JC: Before I made this chapter, I went all the trouble to look for ideas and inspiration. I've watched Gundam Seed again especially episode 24. I got motivated and many ideas came into my head. By the way, thanks for the reviews!!

Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Seed. Don't you dare and try to sue me! I'm innocent!!

Love Fulfilled

Phase 05: Nice to meet you

Kai Kazuya was helping out with the technicians in the Mobile Suit Hangar. He was overwriting the operating systems of some Astray Mobile Suits. When he was done, he immediately got out of the cockpit to stretch. "Glad that's done," he said. He turned to the chief technician and asked him if there was anything else for him to do.

The technician promptly saluted and said, "That would be all. Thank you, sir, for your help."

Kai smiled and nodded. "Okay then, see you." He saluted before he walked away. He went out of the hangar to catch some fresh air. There, he saw a white limo pulling over. The limo was awfully familiar to him. He watched it carefully and saw the ORB Insignia on it. "That's Princess Cagalli's limo." He got excited. "I can't believe it!"

Before running off to the limo, he paused as he saw a familiar blue-haired coordinator stepping out. "Athrun Zala?" Kai murmured, raising an eyebrow. "B-But why?"

Athrun got off the car first and he was shortly followed by Cagalli. Kai greatly gasped at this. He looked completely dumbfounded. He wondered why Athrun and Cagalli were together. He clenched his fist hard. "I'm not going to let him have the princess all to himself!" he exclaimed, jealousy written all over his handsome face.

"Kai?" a female voice called him.

Kai turned around and saw a red-head girl wearing a nurse's outfit. She was one of his closest friends, Jean Zala. "Jean, what do you want?" he asked.

"I was just wondering if you're goofing off again," Jean replied, chuckling.

"No," Kai answered roughly. "I'm just cooling my head, Jean-san." He crossed his arms in front of his chest, looking so pissed. "Why are you here?" he then asked her.

Jean smirked. "I was heading towards the clinic when..." Jean paused when she saw her brother and the blonde princess. "Oh...my...gosh..."

"So you finally noticed them," Kai said as he glanced at Athrun and Cagalli. "Why don't you go over there?" By the time he looked back, Jean had already disappeared. Much to his surprise, he saw Jean running towards Athrun and Cagalli. He touched his temple and sighed. "That girl sure acts quickly when it comes to Princess Cagalli."

Meanwhile, Cagalli was instructing her driver to wait for her while she goes off to see Athrun's sister. "Just go park the car," she told the driver. "I won't be long."

The driver nodded his head in reply. He started the car and went to park it.

Cagalli turned to Athrun and smiled. "Let's go." But she noticed that Athrun wasn't even looking at her. "Athrun?"

"Don't look now…" He pointed at a certain direction. "But my sister is coming."

The blonde looked at the direction to where he was pointing at. She saw a red-head girl approaching them while waving her hand. "So, that's your sister?" she asked, turning back at Athrun.

Athrun nodded. "Yup, the one and only," he said in an exasperated tone.

All of a sudden, Jean pounced on him, almost making him fall. She hugged him tightly around her arms, or more like choking him to death. "I'm so glad to see you, Nii-san," she said.

Well, Athrun couldn't reply since he couldn't even breathe. His lungs were screaming for air. His face turned a little red, which made Cagalli laughed a little. She figured that he needed some help. "Um," started Cagalli, "Zala-san, you're killing your brother."

Jean slowly turned her head to Cagalli. She blinked several times before she realized what she was doing. "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!" she yelled out loud. She released Athrun right away. "Nii-san, I'm so sorry!"

Athrun dropped to his knees, trying to regain his breath and composure. He stood up after a few seconds and gave Jean a death glare.

The younger Zala clasped her hands together as she profusely apologized to the older Zala.

"I'm sure she didn't mean too," Cagalli said as she placed a hand on Athrun's shoulder.

Athrun glanced at Cagalli, who was looking at him with soft and kind eyes. He simply blushed at this. "I know, Cagalli, but I should warn you, my sister is wild."

When Jean heard Athrun saying Cagalli's name, she got pretty restless. She dragged Athrun over to her side and pulled her ear nearer to her lips. "You just called the princess by her first name," she whispered loudly. "What's up with that?!"

"Well... uh... It's like this..." Athrun tried to explain.

"I told him to call me by my first name," Cagalli suddenly answered for Athrun.

"What?!" Jean exclaimed. "That means you two are pretty close now..."

"You could say that," Cagalli replied. "Athrun and I are good friends."

Jean grinned. "That's good to hear." She slightly lifted her hand in front of Cagalli. "Let me start over again. I'm Jean Zala," Jean introduced herself promptly. "I'm Athrun's younger sister."

Cagalli gladly took her hand and shook hands with her. "It's nice to meet you, Jean," she said. "From now on let's be friends."

Jean could only just jump for joy after hearing that. Imagine, her, being friends with the princess, the person that she admired so much, was wonderful for her. "Of course!" she answered. "I would love that. We can be friends forever and ever if you want." Her fan girl mode has just kicked up to hyper mode. She took out her handy digital camera from her pocket and took a picture of Cagalli on the spot.

The princess was a bit startled at her actions. She was speechless yet comfortable around the red-head. She could tell that Jean was nothing like Athrun because of her personality. She was spunky, easy-going, and cheerful. But one trait that made Jean and Athrun the same was their emerald-green eyes. Their eyes had the same kind of aura inside of them. Ever since the day she met Athrun, she had grown to admire his eyes. There was something in them that made her feel so comfortable and warm. While her own eyes turned to the siblings, she saw that they were arguing about something. Seeing them like that reminded her of Kira and herself.

Thinking of Kira, she just remembered that she has to go back to the mansion before Kira wakes up. "Athrun, we have to back now," she told him while looking at her wristwatch. "Kira's going to kill me."

"I thought Representative Yamato had already given you the freedom?" Athrun asked.

"Yeah, but only if I ask permission first," Cagalli replied. "Gosh, you know Kira always act like he's father or someone."

"Too bad..." Jean sighed in disappointment. "But come and visit me if you have the time, princess." She told this to Cagalli with a cute puppy dog expression on her face.

Who couldn't resist that adorable face?! Well, not Cagalli, so she instantly agreed to visit her sometime.

"That's great! I'll be expecting that," Jean said.

Kai eyed the group from a certain distance. He was hidden behind a tree as he spied on them through his binoculars. "Jean is having a good time talking to the princess," he muttered. "But the fact Athrun is with her is really bugging me." His fists were now clenched. He suddenly punched the bark of the tree real hard. "I'm not going to let Athrun have all the fun." He smirked as he locked his crystal blue-eyes on Athrun.

Unexpectedly, he was pulled by someone by the collar. "Hey, what the?!" he yelled. He looked behind him and saw Miriallia. He narrowed his eyes at her. "What's the big idea Hawe?! Can't you see I'm busy here?" He reprimanded Milly.

Countering his actions, she also narrowed her eyes and crossed her arms in front of her chest. She let out a mischievous smile, which made Kai feel nervous. "Busy?!" she said, "on what?"

"Um... It's nothing!" Kai answered. "Anyway, what do you want?" he asked again, but this time in a low tone.

"You're wanted at the hanger again, Kazuya!" Miriallia told him.

"Again?" Kai groaned. He scratched his head in frustration. "I'm really getting tired of this, but it can't be helped." He quickly ran off to the hangar again.

"He's weird yet skillful," Miriallia murmured. She then noticed three people talking together. She recognized all three of them as her friends, since they were Athrun, Cagalli, and Jean. She wanted to approach them and greet them, but she was needed in the Archangel as soon as possible. It was too bad that she wasn't going to have any free time for the whole day. It would be nice to chat with her friends. However, she can't neglect her work. She turned around and walked back to the hangar.

Kira's room

The head representative had just woken up from his peaceful slumber. He stretched out his arms and let out a small yawn. He jumped off his bed and went to the terrace. The fresh scent of the flowers entered his nose and gave him a great feeling. The morning breeze was cool and the weather was fine. He sensed that the day was going to be good for him.

"I wonder if Cagalli's awake already?" he muttered to himself. "Well, I wouldn't dare to wake her up, considering that I almost got killed the last time..." He sighed and then laughed at the mere thought of it. His sister was so violent. She has the tendency to act rough, but she can be vulnerable at times.

He went back to his room, sat down on the bed and stretched out his arms again. "I better get ready for work," he said to himself. But before he stood, he briefly glanced at the portrait of Cagalli on the wall. She was wearing an elegant green dress, with her hair tied up neatly. "She looks so cute."

RING! RING! RING! The telephone suddenly rang. Kira picked up the phone right away. "Hello, Yamato here. Who is this?"

"It's good to hear your voice again, Kira-sama," a male voice spoke from the other end of the line.

"Rey?!" Kira exclaimed. "Is that really you?"

"Yes, it is me, Kira-sama."

"It's been a while since you last called. How are you?"

"I'm fine and I'm sure you're doing well as the Head Representative."

"It's a tough job, but it's okay."

"How's Cagalli-san?" Rey questioned with enthusiasm. "Can I speak to her?"

"I think my sister is still sleeping," Kira answered. "I don't want to wake her up since..."

"She gets really cranky when you do that," Rey continued for Kira. He seemed to know Cagalli well. "And when she's cranky, she's dangerous. Cagalli-san is always like that."

"I know."

"Kira-sama, I'm going to visit ORB two days from now."

"That's great!" Kira said excitedly. "Cagalli is going to be so happy to see you again."

"I'm sure of it," Rey replied. "I think I hear my uncle calling. I better go now. I'll call you again if I have the time."

"Okay, later Rey!" Kira said. He placed the phone down and dropped himself on his bed. He stared at the ceiling and smiled contentedly. "It's been a long time since I last saw Rey. I better prepare for his arrival and I should tell Cagalli."

To be continued...

JC: I know some/most of you hate Rey, but please bear with me. Okay, you guys must be wondering what Rey's role here. Just find out in the next chapter. He will be one of the essential characters in this story. Don't forget to review. No flaming please!