Sorry, Sorry, Sorry!
I feel so horrible for leaving you all out there without any knowledge of why I haven't updated since October! The case is, I have been in the hospital off and on and just recently got back to my computer. I was down at the coast for almost two months! My teachers were furious with all my missing of school, but I had to leave.
Glad to say, I am now in good health; no serious death looming over me at the moment. And very happy to say that I have began to type again! I can use my hand! Yes! Bonus!
So...for all my horrible horrible leavingness on all of you, I have provided a little more of my story for you all to read, because I have yet to finish the chapter as I have just returned yesterday. So I hope you can all find it in your hearts to forgive me and not throw pickles and tomatoes at me ((cowers))
Here is a little more dialogue from the Chapter Kidnapped.
Cagalli rushed towards the door, flinging it open. Athrun followed closely behind, his helmet clasped tightly in his gloved hand. They both looked around the kitchen and a sigh of relief and happiness escaped Cagalli's lips as she saw Syiria sitting, cross-legged, on the island table. Syiria looked up, her midnight blue hair covering half her face. A smile lit up her face as she jumped down from the table and into her parent's waiting arms.
"Mom! Dad!" she cried out in happiness, hugging them tightly. She then pulled away, looking behind them. "Jadein?" she questioned.
"He had to stay behind for a few days. He was hurt in the battle. He'll return to us soon, though. Don't worry," explained Cagalli, pulling her daughter to her again. She hugged her tight and then looked her over.
"Where are Lacus and the twins?" asked Athrun, taking a long drink of the water he had just poured.
"Aunt Lacus and the twins are down by the beach. The twins wanted to try something. Come on, I'll show you!" exclaimed Syiria, flying out the door. She felt full of energy and she desperately wanted to spend it somehow.
Cagalli laughed as she followed her daughter, her happiness limitless. She felt as if she could swim a thousand miles; fight a thousand battles. Everything seemed perfect in her world once more, and she couldn't help but show it.
Syiria was already at the beach, talking to the bubblegum haired ex-singer and the twins. Cagalli caught up with them and Athrun soon followed, his pilot suit gone and dressed in simple shorts and a T-shirt. Cagalli hugged Lacus and laughed as tears ran down her cheeks. She just couldn't contain it.
"Where is Jadein? I wish to see him now more than ever!" exclaimed Lacus, smiling at Cagalli.
"He's still at the PLANTs. He was injured during our battle. Kira will bring him back here, along with a few other people. Seems like it's going to be a very interesting," smiled Cagalli, wrapping her arms around Athrun's waist. He smiled down at her and kissed her forehead.
"We might have a chance to be a normal family now. Well, hopefully…"
"Knowing how Kira and your luck is, I doubt anything will be normal," frowned Lacus, glancing to the sea. She sighed. Something told her everything wasn't perfect, and would never be.
Syiria laughed as she played with the twins, splashing water. She looked up and saw Aunt Lacus looking out at the sea, a frown on her lips. She glanced over as well, and her brow creased. She hadn't noticed the black cloud that hung over the western horizon two seconds ago.
She stepped forward, deeper into the water. The dark cloud seemed to grow, along with deep rivets of red and blue.
The water around her ankles sloshed against them, signalling something large had sent out waves. Her frown deepened and she took another step, wading deeper into the blue water. She heard splashing behind her and risked a glance. Her family had noted the clouds and had joined her in the water.
"Inside," commanded Athrun suddenly, grabbing hold of Syiria's wrist. He pulled her back. "Something's wrong."
"But it's just a simple storm, dad!" protested Syiria, trying to wretch her arm free. "Nothing to worry over."
"Do as your father says, Sy. I don't like it either," Cagalli waded closer and gave her daughter a look. "This is not time to be stubborn. Now."
Syiria glowered at the two before trekking out of the chilled water and followed Lacus and the twins back to the house. The pink haired wife glanced once at the two, her usual baby blue eyes stone cold, before leading the children up the slopes.
A gust of icy cold wind blasted through the trees, sweeping down the hills and twirling itself around the couple, chilling them deep to the bone. Cagalli shuddered and looked out over the ocean, at the impending cloud that grew closer and closer, seeming to mould itself to the land and water.
"You know just as well as I do what that cloud truly is," whispered Cagalli, her usual calm demeanour cracking. Athrun nodded gravely and watched as she searched for the words she was desperate to say.
"I…I know why they come. They want something from you, and me, and I believe it may be our daughter. Jadein is safe in the PLANTs with Kira and everyone else watching over. But only you and I watch over Syiria," explained Cagalli in a shivering voice. She glanced back at him, her eyes a haunting glow. "Lacus cannot protect the twins and Syiria, so it is up to us. And I fear they plan something, they same why Clive had when he came here ten years before. They want her Athrun, and I can't stop it…"
Her eyes welled as he wrapped her in his arms, shielding her from harm. He hated seeing her coming apart at the seams. And he hated it even more that he knew she was right. They had to either stay and fight, or they would need to take Syiria someone safe, somewhere nothing would touch her or harm her like it had her mother.
The two stood in the shallow water, eyes closed and holding one and other. The waves lapped against their knees but they didn't notice the cold. All that was going through their minds was what to do next, what path to chose. How would they get away without any more scars?
Mm...I have practically given you most of the chapter! ((watches as you all gasp in horror)) Kidding! Jeez ((rolls eyes)) Anymahootz, I will update twice within this month so be sure to look out for it. In case I am hospitalized again, I will write another author's note all right? Look forward to the two upcoming chapters!