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Special Thanks to Kandida and Rubenz
Secret Love
Chapter 3 – Jealousy between two
-------At the King's Chamber
Shortly after Athrun and Cagalli left the kings chamber, King Gilbert was curious about his son's reaction, eying on Cagalli without blinking his eyes, "Son, what are you thinking about? Looking at that maiden without even blinking your eyes." King Glibert asked Prince Shinn as he got up from his throne. "Her long silky hair, her beautiful amber eyes and her luscious lips….I just love them. I think I have found the woman of my dreams, father." Shinn said as he thought of a certain blonde maiden that came to his mind. "Well if you want her to be your mistress, it's fine with me. She is a very beautiful maiden." King Glibert said looking at Shinn. "But there's one problem father." Shinn said sadly. "And what's that problem son?" King Glibert's eyes still not leaving his gaze at his son. "Maiden's can't be married." Shinn said as he looked at his father. "Ha, that is just a small case. I can change the maiden rules as I wish, I am the King in every way, everywhere, everytime." King Glibert said with a proud grin.
-------Back to Athrun and Cagalli
"This is the Royal Library, Her Grace; Queen Talia always comes here to read when she has spare time." Athrun said as he pointed to his left where the library is located. Then he pushed the door open, reveal all the humongous bookshelf have carries almost all kinds of book all around the world. "It's huge! I have never seen a library so big before." Cagalli said as she went to one of the bookshelf and took one book to read. "Yes, Queen Talia loves to read, so his majesty gets a lot of books for her, from all over the kingdoms. Queen Talia is indeed a good and kind queen." Athrun said as he looked at the portrait of Queen Talia on top on the Library's entrance. "Let's get going, there still many things to see in the castle, like the Antic room, the beautiful lake garden behind the palace and much more. So let's get going." Athrun said as he looked at Cagalli. "Okay, let's get going then." She said as she smiled at him. They then leave the library, on their way to the antic room, they bumped to Prince Shinn himself,
"Why, hello Athrun and Milady." Prince Shinn said as he looked at Cagalli.
"Good day your majesty." Athrun and Cagalli said as they bowed to him. "Get up, enough of those silly bows, call me Shinn, there's no need to call me Prince." Shinn said as he took Cagalli hand and kissed it, somehow….Athrun felt really jealous, 'What is wrong with me….why do I feel so…jealous?' Athrun thought to himself, while looking at Shinn and Cagalli talked and laughed, god he couldn't stand it. "Athrun," Shinn suddenly spoke looking at Athrun, "I am sure you have some duties to fulfill why don't you just go do it and I will show Cagalli around the castle?" Shinn then smiled at Cagalli. "It's alright your highness, your father the king asked me to do this, and I will do as he pleases. Thank you for your kindness." Athrun said coldly. "Seriously it's not necessary, I can do it." Shinn spoke as he eyed Athrun with his angered red eyes. "It's necessary, your highness, this is a commend given by my father and I shall fulfill it." Athrun spat at Shinn even colder then before. Cagalli was surprised of both of their convocation, so she spoke out, "It's alright, your highness. You have your work do to; Athrun shall show me around the castle. Thank you for your kindness, I really appreciated it." Cagalli said as she bowed to Shinn, "Let's go then Cagalli."
Athrun then lead her away from Shinn. 'Athrun Zala, a very good competitor, I shall see who will win her heart….and even though you do….I will snatch her out of your bare hands.' Shinn though as he smiled proudly and walked into the library.
-------In the Antic Room
"This is the King's favorite Oak Wood Cabinet." Athrun said as he pointed to the elegant Oak Wood Cabinet on his right. "It's a gift from middle kingdom." Cagalli walked over to it and touch the smooth wood surface. "It's really nice, the wood is so smooth."
Then Athrun continued, "This Moose head over here, it's been shot down by Prince Shinn himself. So he decided to hang it here to-" Athrun was cut off by Cagalli. "Why were you so angry back then...when your with Prince Shinn?" Thrum blinked at his sudden question, "Well...his father, The King told me to do it so...I respect his commend...and...I...and...I...did it! Like his command." Athrun said as he chuckled nervously and then he blushed. All Cagalli do was giggled at him 'I never thought that he would be embarrassed, and he looks so innocent when his blushing'. Boy...Athrun was embarrassed like hell. Athrun clears his throat, "Let's continue, shall we?" Athrun said sweetly as he offered her his hand. She took his hand and smiled as Athrun continued to show her around the castle.
------In the King Chamber
"Meyrin, Lunamaria, prepare a deluxe room for Lady Cagalli. And make sure everything is in order." Patrick Zala commended both of the servants. "Yes, my lord." They both bowed and left to prepare Cagalli's room for her. "Tomorrow is the goddess ceremony right?" King Gilbert suddenly questioned Patrick. "Yes, your highness." Patrick Said with a nod. "Well, tell your son and his other comrades to be her guard for the whole day, I wouldn't want the maiden to be attacked or hurt." King Glibert said as he remembered they enemy who nearly killed the last maiden who came here. "Yes your highness. I will tell Kira and the others." Patrick bowed and left the King Chamber to the knights' lounge to look for Kira and the other knights.
------The Knights' Lounge
"WHAT! BODYGUARD! You're kidding! Athrun can take care of her! She only one person!" Yzak protested. "Yzak, calm down! Lord Patrick we will do it, just ignored Yzak." Kira said calmly. "I didn't accept the offer! So don't count me in!" Yzak said angrily and looked away. "Lord Patrick nothing to worry about we will take care of him. Anway….is that maiden pretty?" Everybody then turned and looked at Dearka. "What! Is there a problem asking?" Dearka said as he shot back a glare at everybody in the room. Patrick cleared his throat. 'Ok gentleman make sure you all guard her. If anything goes wrong, Yzak you'll be the first to get blamed." Patrick then walked out of that place. Then Yzak groaned.
"Aw…come on Yzak…maybe the maiden will fall for you how would you know…or maybe me?"Yzak shot Dearka a death glare. "Dearka! Why are you so woman crazy! She is Athrun's woman! You dim wit!" Yzak yelled at Dearka. Kira blinked and said "Athrun's woman? She only here for the first day and she already became 'His' woman?" Yzak looked at Kira with a frustrated face, "Yamato you're as clueless as always aren't you? Do you know why did I called her Athrun's woman? Well let me tell you, when I passed by the library I saw him and Prince Shinn together, confronting each other, over who should show the maiden around the castle, Prince Shinn was very free so he said he wanted to so her around, but you know what? The maiden didn't say anything but Athrun, and he looked so darn jealous when Prince Shinn kissed her hand."
Flashback
"Why, hello Athrun and Milady." Prince Shinn as he looked at Cagalli. "Good day your majesty." Athrun and Cagalli said as they bowed to him. "Get up, enough of those silly bows, call me Shinn, there's no need to call me Prince." Shinn said as he took Cagalli hand and kissed it, somehow….Athrun felt really jealous, 'What is wrong with me….why do I feel so…jealous?' Athrun thought to himself, while looking at Shinn and Cagalli talked and laughed, god he couldn't stand it. "Athrun," Shinn suddenly spoke looking at Athrun, "I am sure you have some duties to fulfill why don't you just go do it and I will show Cagalli around the castle?" Shinn then smiled at Cagalli. "It's alright your highness, your father the king asked me to do this, and I will do as he pleases. Thank you for your kindness." Athrun said coldly. "Seriously it's not necessary, I can do it." Shinn spoke as he eyed Athrun with his angered red eyes. "It's necessary, your highness, this is a commend given by my father and I shall fulfill it." Athrun spat at Shinn even colder then before. Cagalli was surprised of both of their convocation, so she spoke out, "It's alright, your highness. You have your work do to; Athrun shall show me around the castle. Thank you for your kindness, I really appreciated it." Cagalli said as she bowed to Shinn, "Let's go then Cagalli." Athrun then lead her away from Shinn.
End of flashback
"So…that's the reason why…." Dearka said as he started chuckling. "She must be very attractive to him then, I have never in my life seen Athrun like that before!" He laughed even louder. "He is one useless fool!" Yzak yelled. "I heard that." That voice…everybody turned and looked at the familiar figure. "Ah Athrun my man." Dearka chuckled nervously. Cagalli just giggled, "This is the knights' lounge," Athrun then pointed to Kira, Dearka and Yzak, "Those are my childhood best friends, Kira, Dearka and Yzak." Kira was the first to stand up and shook hands with Cagalli, "Pleasure to meet you milady." Kira said as he shook her hand, "My man we need to talk." He then pulled Athrun one side. "Hi, I am Dearka, and that is Yzak." Dearka then stood up and bowed at her. "Nice to meet you, Sir Dearka." Cagalli then smiled sweetly at them. 'I guesss she not so bad after all.' Yzak thought to himself then he stood up and shook hands with Cagalli.
------Back to Kira and Athrun
"Hey, we got a mission," Kira said as he looked at Athrun, then he pointed at Cagalli. "We have to protect her, just in case anyone is planning to attack her." Athrun nodded "Alright.". Then they both walked back to the gang and walked to the kitchen to grab some food.
To be continued...
Authors Note: This is the longest chapter i have wrote..i think...XP. Thankew to all the reviewers i really appreciate your reviews. I will update maybe next week for chapter 4.