Disclaimer: I don't own gundam seed. I don't own Cluedo.

Note: I'm sorry. Been away for what 3 months? Well the important thing is that I'm back right? So let's get on with the story. I expect to finish by the end of the year. Also, since I'm no longer allowed to respond to reviews, just a big THANK YOU to all your reviewers. You guys ROCK. And if you really want me to reply, you can leave your e-mail address and indicate that you want a reply. Or just e-mail me. So ya. Enjoy.

Chapter 19 – fishing trip

It was a horrible feeling. The weight of carrying a secret around, more so when one knew it was the missing key, the missing link.

The joy of having completed the story had evaporated, and now as the three of them made their way to the pier in the morning mists, a strange numbness filled them. The entire group had decided to search for Kira together. However the boat wasn't big enough for all of them, so only Athrun, Cagalli and Sai had gone. The rest of them huddled along the beach, trying to keep the morning chill away.

When the trio came back, they didn't bring any good news with them. Their search had been in vain. There was nothing to be found. The group trouped back to the house and it was only when they returned the fishing gear to the gardening shed did they find Kira's corpse, hung to the ceiling by a fishing line.

They quickly lowered it, but even after combing through the body, they couldn't find anything. Dejected they headed back to the house. Cagalli was in a foul mood, and nothing Athrun did could cheer her up. When she had had enough, she shouted at him to shut up and stormed to her room.

Lacus followed her, trying to clam her down.

"You know, you're not the only one who's worried."

"I didn't mean to snap like that. It's just that…"

"I understand. And I'm sure Athrun understands too. But the important thing now is to keep calm and to work together. I'm sure we'll be able to get Kira back."

"How is it that you can continue to seem so collected even though I know that you're probably more worried than me?"

"Believe in yourself. And believe in him. He'll pull through, and because of that, you must too."

"I'm sorry. I'm acting like such a kid."

"It's okay. We all act like that sometimes." Lacus comforted.

Meanwhile, the rest were deliberating downstairs about what to do next.

"There should be some sort of clue."

"Something's wrong."

"Ya. I think we all can see that."

"Okay guys, now is not the time to fight. We can do that later."

"She's right. We have two choices. Either sit it out, or look around. I'm sure something will turn up."

"And what happens if nothing happens?"

"Then we decide what to do about that later."

"Lacus, you're down. How's she?"

"She seems fine. She fell asleep."

"We were just discussing what would be the best course of action now."

"I think we wait. There has to be a reason for the missing clue, and I'm sure that the game master will reveal it to us in due time."

"By taking away Cagalli as well?"

"What do you mean Athrun?"

"The Haro representing her is missing. I just noticed."

"And you're not going up to check because…"

"I don't want to confirm my fears."

"I'll go." Alyssa said, breaking the awkward silence that had settled in the room.

The grim look on her face as she came back, confirmed Athrun's suspicions. Cagalli was missing.

"Now what?"

"Now we wait."

They couldn't do anything. With no clue as to who Kira's murderer was, and nothing to indicate to them where Cagalli's corpse might be, they were completely and utterly lost.

They sat around; trying to keep their mind's occupied. Helping about around the house, taking long walks on the beach, chatting among themselves, but the feeling of frustration crept into all their hearts. They couldn't stand not being able to do anything. Even through, throughout the game they had never been in control, but now to not be working on any leads was far worse.

Each of them became lost in their own thought. Reliving the horrors of the game, the special moments spent in each other's company. The feelings and memories came flooding back, threatening to overwhelm them, until finally, the clue for Cagalli arrived.

All the note contained was 2 words: distorted reflections.

Note: short. I know. Writer's block and been rather lazy. Please comments are more than welcome. Be honest. If this chapter sucked I can understand. It's been a rather long time after all. So in other words please REVIEW.