My first fanfic. Woot. Please don't flame. Constructive criticism is welcomed.

Disclaimer: I do not own Gundam Seed. Destiny was...blah.

Illusion - Part One

The war was finally over. Everyone had fought and this was the fruits of our labour.

After the war of Jachin Due a year ago, many things have changed. For one thing, Kira and Lacus were no longer, mere lovers, no, they had married. Kira had proposed to Lacus about 2 months ago and she replied with an excited yes. As I speak, they are out on their honeymoon in the Galapagos Islands.

Meanwhile, Cagalli had taken up the position of Orb's head representative and was working as hard as she could for the country. I, on the other hand, really have nothing to do but to be a bodyguard for her. Not that she really needed it my extra protection, but I guess I really only took up the post to be close to her. Right now, she is still working as I lounge in my room wondering. Wondering about what, you might ask? Well, I'm planning to propose to her. It would be quite fitting for our wedding to be a few days after Kira and Lacus come back. But, I guess I couldn't wait in case I lost my nerve to do it. So I left a note in her room instructing her to meet in my room after she's finished working. So, I'll just wait.

Later

She said yes! I was nervous as hell when I was popping her the question and sliding the ring on her finger, but the end result was that she said yes! I'm so happy that I could burst right now but...of course, I'm always the one who doesn't start prancing around when something good happens so...I'll keep it to myself.

One year later

Cagalli and I have a child. We named her Yuli after her birthflower and we were extremely relieved when she came out alive. We also heard Kira and Lacus have a child too, but we haven't gotten the chance to see them since our wedding, oddly. Well, we can only hope that they're doing well and raising their child accordingly.

The next day

I was outside by the beach. Yuli was with me because Cagalli had duties to attend to and I was to take care of the baby in her absence. Yuli was asleep, but I was fine with the tranquility of the moving waters and the light breeze that came by.

"There you are, Athrun!"

I looked up. And who else but Kira was there to greet me?

"Oi, Kira! I haven't seen you in a while!"

Kira seemed to be eyeing me with a worried look and I was greatly confused. What could be wrong?

"Athrun..." he started, "Are you feeling alright?"

I looked back at him and I grinned.

"Of course I'm alright, Kira! Yuli and I..." I gestured beside me where she was lying asleep on a blanket, "...Are just fine! And don't worry about Cagalli either! She's not overworking herself as long as the baby's here."

But then I changed the subject.

"Kira...why did you never visit us? We would have been happy with you and Lacus as guests and we would've liked to know what you two were doing this past year."

He seemed to hesitate before answering. And his answer was quite unexpected.

"You...and Cagalli...are married?"

I gazed at him with suspicion, even though I tried to not let it show. I answered slowly, carefully.

"Yes...and what is it to you?"

Kira shook his head and answered...

"Nothing...except..."

"Go on," I prompted him.

"She's dead. Cagalli's dead, Athrun, and has been for the past year or so."

My eyes widened. And suddenly, the illusion in front of me shattered.

Owari

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