Hi guys. Suprisingly this chapter was 6 pages long my word document and it only took me 2 days to type. I hope you all like it. Looks of emotion in this one.
Discalimer- Don't own Gundam SEED or Gundam SEED Destiny
Chapter 6
Cagalli awoke the morning of her birthday. She shook with happiness as she got dressed in a black tank top and jeans. She was ready for today. She woke early though and went to the living room. Athrun was there though. He was sitting in a chair. His back toward her. She was going to sneak up to him.
"Hey Cagalli." Athrun said turning to her. She pouted at him. "Why can't you let me scare you?" Cagalli asked crossing her arms. "I don't want you scary. I want you lovingly." Athrun said wrapping his arms around her. "Yeah?" she asked with a smile. "Yeah." he said back kissing her tenderly. "Happy birthday." he whispered as he slipped something around her neck.
Cagalli looked down and saw a gold chain that had a heart locket on it. She opened and saw a picture of Athrun and Cagalli in it. "Thankyou Athrun. I love it." Cagalli said smiling returning her arms around his neck. "I'm glad." Athrun said kissing her forehead.
Cagalli and Athrun sat and waited for the others to wake. And when they did Kira gave Cagalli an envelope. "Open it. Happy Birthday." Kira said happily. Cagalli opened it and saw the tickets to the spa. "Oh Kira this is great! I love it!" Cagalli said hugging him. "Cagalli we will give your things now okay? You too Kira." Lacus said with a blush. Kira nodded as he and Cagalli sat down on the couch. Everyone pulled there presents from there hiding places. Cagalli pulled out her gifts for Kira. He was shocked to see them all.
"Cagalli you didn't have to do this much." Kira said almost crying when he saw all the things he asked for in front of him. "Nah Kira. As you buddy, and you being Lacus's boyfriend you have to look good." Cagalli said with a wink. Lacus blushed now and she then handed over her bags to Cagalli. "I wanted to get you more but I couldn't. Milly pulled me away." Lacus said smiling at her. "Wow these are great." Cagalli said looking at the dresses. "I'm glad you like them." Milly said smiling.
The night came fast. "Ready guys?" Cagalli asked. She had her ticket with her. "Yeah, where here." Dearka said as they entered the room. "Cagalli aren't you forgetting something?" Lacus asked with a wink. "No." Cagalli said smiling as she bent over and picked up a box. "What's in there?" Kira asked. "Well in my home you always give back on your birthday. So-" Cagalli said and opened the box showing 8 cell phones. "Ah Cagalli you rock!" Lacus said happily as she gave her the pink flip phone. Cagalli gave the orange one to Milly, Green to Athrun, Red to Kira, Blue to Dearka and the last silver one was for Yzak. Cagalli grabbed the yellow one and a maroon one was left. "Who is that for?" Lacus asked looking at the phone. "A friend for a store." Cagalli replied putting the box down and they all headed out.
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"This is great!" Cagalli said happily sitting in the water. Lacus and Milly sat in with her. Dearka and Kira sat in the other one while Athrun was changing. "Athrun is taking a while." Kira commented as it had been 5 minutes since they got in. "I-I'll go look for him." Cagalli said standing.
When Cagalli got out in the hall she heard Athrun's voice along with another voice. "I still can't believe you fell for Cagalli Yula Attha." the other man said. "I know right." Athrun replied. Cagalli's eyes lowed with pain. "She is hot though." the other voice said. "I know that." Athrun said. "So you slept with her?" the other voice questioned his voice rising. "Nah I didn't sleep with her. We where up all night long." Athrun said laughing. Cagalli's eyes water. She hated him!
Cagalli ran back to her room and threw her self on the bed. "Cagalli?" Lacus questioned hearing Cagalli's sobs. "Cagalli what is wrong?" Lacus said sitting on the bed next to her. "Athrun!" Cagalli shouted. "What is it honey?" Lacus asked petting her head. "He is a sick pervert! He said I slept with him!" Cagalli shouted. Lacus gasped. Athrun entered the room looking solemn and unsure. He saw Cagalli and ran to her side. "Cagalli what is it?" he asked concern shined in his eyes, his voice thick with it. "Why the hell did you say I slept with you!" Cagalli asked shouting. "I what!" Athrun asked shocked. Cagalli didn't know if it was because she had heard the truth or because he was truly shocked.
"Don't lie to me! I heard you!" Cagalli shouted. Tears flooded her eyes. "Cagalli." Athrun said softly. "I-I never said that before. Why would I?" Athrun questioned. Lacus sat quite watching the two. "I-I don't know." Cagalli said softly. "Cagalli I like you a lot. I can't even think about saying that. I know we are just together. And I wouldn't dare push that on you. I would never do that till me and you are ready." Athrun said cupping her cheek. Cagalli leaned into his cheek and only hoped that it was true.
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Kira and Dearka who where worried about there lost friends went looking joining Milly in the hall way. They entered the girl's room and saw Cagalli sleeping in her bed as Athrun sat next to her, his back against the head board. Lacus also asleep on her bed. Milly smiled softly. "I'm glad we got night passes." Milly said. "Now shoo you two. We need sleep." Milly said closing the door. Kira and Dearka backed there way out the door and went to there room. "I guess we will have to ask in the morning." Kira said shocked. Dearka nodded as they both went to there room and slept.
Cagalli turned the next morning. She opened her eyes and saw blue. "Athrun?" she questioned opening an eye wider to see. The blue moved a bit and Cagalli knew it was Athrun. She smiled sadly at him. Cagalli shut her eyes and began to dream.
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"Cagalli what the hell are you doing?" Lacus shouted. "What?" Cagalli asked looking at her hands and saw red. Blood covered them. It was thick between her fingers and dropped heavily on the ground. Kira and Athrun where bleeding. "Oh god. Athrun!" Cagalli shouted and ran to his side. "Cagalli you killed me." the sprit said ghostly and twirled around her.
"No! No I didn't! I couldn't!" Cagalli shouted as Kira's sprit joined in taunting her. "Cagalli how dare you!" Lacus shouted. She pink hair growing longer and longer and it wrapped around Cagalli covering her and strangling her. "No! Lacus I didn't! Lacus! Kira! Milly! Dearka! ATHRUN!" Cagalli shouted.
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Athrun woke up as Cagalli moved around. A sweat covered her face. And she was cold. "Cagalli." Athrun said shaking her shoulder a bit. He hoped it would wake her up. "No! No I didn't I couldn't!" Cagalli muttered shaking. "Cagalli!" Athrun shouted. This woke up Lacus and Milly. They ran to her side. "Cagalli! Cagalli!" Lacus shouted trying to reach her and get her to stop.
Kira and Dearka who were walking to the girl's room anyway ran in when they heard her screaming. "Cagalli!" Kira yelled and ran over. A shocked Dearka followed. "No! Lacus I didn't Lacus! Kira! Milly! Dearka! ATHRUN!" Cagalli shouted. Athrun pulled her into a hug. Everyone stood still watching the two. "Cagalli, Shh. Calm down. Cagalli I'm here. Please wake up." Athrun begged holding her. Cagalli moved, jerking her body every which way. Then she finally settled down.
She opened her eyes and found Athrun holding her. "Athrun?" Cagalli questioned. He pulled back and smiled. "Cagalli!" he said happily and pulled her into another hug.
"God Cagalli you scared us half to death!" Lacus shrieked and threw her self on Cagalli once she sat up. "I-I'm sorry." Cagalli mumbled. Milly wrapped her arms around Cagalli's shoulder. Kira gave her shoulder a reassuring squeeze and Dearka smiled at her. "Was it really that bad?" Milly questioned. Cagalli's eyes water as she nodded. "I won't ask anymore." Milly said resting her head on Cagalli's shoulder. Athrun rubbed her back. He couldn't get to her any other way.
"So are you ready?" Athrun questioned as they got home. "For what?" Cagalli questioned. "My parents are holding a ball or something to night. And I'm bringing you." Athrun said with a smile. Cagalli blushed under his gaze. "Are you sure?" she asked. Athrun nodded. "Of course you all are invited." Athrun said turning to the other. "I would love to go." Lacus said smiling. Milly nodded. Dearka knew if Milly was going then so was he. Kira knew the same for Lacus
Cagalli and the others changed into dresses and tuxes. Cagalli wore her knew dress. The almost black one with the flowers. Lacus pulled Cagalli's hair back a bit, pulled the top half back and clipped it nicely. Milly wore a orange dress that went to her ankle. It had red flowers on the right side and was strap less so wore Dearka's hair clip in her hair and borrowed one of Lacus's red necklaces. Lacus wore a simple pink dress that had lace sleeves. Her hair was pulled into a loose bun. Athrun and Kira wore a black tux. Dearka a red one.
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"I can't get over how pretty you are Cagalli." Athrun said taking her hand and kissing it again. "Athrun the first time you said that is was cute. Now it is just annoying." Dearka said finally saying something to the couple. Cagalli slapped his arm. "Shut up asshole. I love it." Cagalli said turning to Athrun and smiled. "I'm glad." Athrun said kissing her cheek. Cagalli blushed.
The limo stopped and Athrun stepped out. A women with short blue hair pulled Athrun into a hug. "Hello mother." Athrun greeted hugging her back. Cagalli stepped out and Athrun pulled away from his mother and linked arms with Cagalli. "Who's this?" Mrs. Zala asked looking at the blond who was linking arms with her son. "Mom, this is Cagalli Yula Attha, the love of my life." Athrun said looking at Cagalli lovingly. Mrs. Zala gave a gasp and clapped her hands happily. Cagalli blushed a little. Patrick Zala though hear this and glared, he could tell she was a natural.
"Hello father." Athrun greeted sternly. "Athrun." Patrick said with a nod. Lacus and the others stepped out and Athrun introduced them all, except for Kira and Dearka who only gave Mrs. Zala a hug. "So you lovely girls are studying for Orb. That must take a lot of will power." Mrs. Zala said smiling. "How so?" Lacus questioned sipping her soup carefully not to spill it. "Well, to leave all your families just to study is quite a big jump." Mrs. Zala said softly. "I guess it was." Cagalli mumbled swirling her soup. She did not pick up on the glares Patrick would send her sometimes. The music picked up and they all started dancing. Patrick couldn't keep his eyes off Athrun who was smiling and happily dancing with that natural.
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Later the dances got slower and Patrick pulled Cagalli away. "Father daughter dance." he said. Athrun's brows furred together. "What do you think he is doing?" Athrun asked turning to his mother. Her eyes looked troubled as she shook her head. "I don't know." she said sounding troubled.
"Well Ms. Attha. Do you think you are good enough for my son?" Patrick asked as they started dancing. "Well I guess so." Cagalli said feeling insecure. Patrick saw this and dug deeper. "Yes Athrun could find another coordinator. She could be perfect." Patrick said with no emotion, but deep down he was smiling evilly. Cagalli was having trouble keeping up with him, her thoughts slowing her down. "Yes, you will have no idea when he finds her. He would leave you so fast." Patrick said breaking her. She stopped and the music ended. Patrick dropped her hands. Patrick walked back to his family and smiled. Athrun didn't smile, he ran to Cagalli's side.
"Cagalli." Athrun said smiling seeing her. Cagalli looked a bit lost but she smiled to him. Athrun pulled her into the garden. Cagalli bent over and smelled the flowers, and Athrun watched her happily. She turned and placed her head on his shoulder. "What's wrong?" Athrun asked wrapping his arms around her small figure. "C-Can you just hold me?" Cagalli questioned. Athrun was concerned but nodded and held her close.
Patrick saw this and smiled. He could smell her fear of being alone. He crossed the room and found two girls. "Hello ladies. May I ask you to help me with something?" Patrick asked. The two girls smiled and nodded.
"Cagalli?" Athrun questioned when she hadn't said anything. Cagalli made no sounds or movements. "What's wrong?" Athrun asked. Cagalli pulled back and looked up into his eyes. Athrun saw something he had never seen in her eyes before.
Fear.
She was scared.
Oh What? He didn't know. He thought of what his father might have said to her. "Cagalli do you want to go back inside?" Athrun asked, and Cagalli nodded.
"Athrun!" "Oh Athrun!" the two girls called and latched onto his arms. Cagalli's eyes widened at them. They where sure pretty. One had flowing black hair and bright blue eyes, the other had short maroon hair and soft blue eyes. "Excuse me, but do I know you?" Athrun questioned as the girls tried to pull him away from Cagalli. "Oh silly Athrun. Of course you know us. Why are you hanging out with a stupid natural?" the one with long black hair said. "Yeah!", the maroon haired girl cut in "She isn't that pretty. Heck I would even call her ugly. I mean look at that ratty hair." she said. "Yeah and what about that awful eye color. I would kill my self if I had that eye color." the black haired girl said again.
Cagalli had enough. She turned and ran toward Lacus. Lacus who turned and saw her running pulled her into a hug when she came. "Wait! Cagalli!" Athrun shouted. "No come on Athrun!" the black haired girl said as both girls pulled him away from the group.
"Cagalli?" Lacus asked concerned for her friend. "I want to go home." Cagalli mumbled. Lacus looked to Kira for help. "Okay, Cagalli." Kira said. He grabbed there coats and Milly and Dearka came over. "What about Athrun?" he asked simply. Cagalli stiffened at the sound of his name. Lacus saw this and turned to Dearka, "I think we better leave without him." Lacus said and they went to there limo and pulled away from the ball.
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"Father!" Athrun demanded finally shaking the girls from him and slammed his fist on the table where his sat. "What did you say to Cagalli?" Athrun demanded. "I told her nothing she already knew." Patrick said in a solemn tone. "What. Did. You. Say!" Athrun shouted slamming his hands down again. "I told her that you wouldn't last. You will find another coordinator and you will be happy." Patrick said through gritted teeth.
"You crushed that girl." Mrs. Zala finally spoke up shocked. "I told her the truth." Patrick said standing slamming his own hands on the table. "The truth is in Athrun's heart!" Mrs. Zala shouted back shocking Athrun and Patrick. "Weather or not he does love Cagalli. It shouldn't matter! We can not step and interfere in there love!" Mrs. Zala shouted standing.
Patrick turned to Athrun who was thinking deeply. 'Did he love Cagalli?' Athrun questioned himself. All he knew, the one thing that was clear at that moment, was he needed to find her. He had to tell her. He knew, Yes. He loves Cagalli. With all his heart.
"Athrun, go." Mrs. Zala said placing a soft hand on his shoulder. Athrun nodded and ran off to find Cagalli. "But!-" Patrick started to protest but Mrs. Zala slapped his hand. "Hush now Patrick. Lets see what it will lead to." Mrs. Zala said softly watching her son run out of the ball.
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"So what happened?" Lacus questioned as she slowly slid into the water. She and Cagalli had gone to the onsen again. Lacus's hair was pulled up and placed neatly on her head. "It wasn't Athrun, it was father and those girls." Cagalli mumbled, gurgling sounds came because she was so close to the water. Cagalli pulled an end of her hair and examined it. "Do you think my hair looks bad Lacus?" Cagalli asked. "What? Your hair?" Lacus questioned moving behind Cagalli. "No." she said. "I like your hair Cagalli. And plus it suits you well. Along with your eyes." Lacus said playfully tugging at her hair.
"My mom has these colored eyes." Cagalli commented. "And when you look into your mothers eyes what do you remember seeing?" Lacus asked. "My mom is great. Her eyes show beauty, elegance, charm, happiness, and caring." Cagalli said closing her eyes. "Now Cagalli when you look into the mirror what do you see?" Lacus questioned bring over a hand held mirror in her hands. Cagalli took it and looked into her eyes. "Cagalli you have beautiful eyes." Lacus said smiling. Cagalli handed over the mirror and Lacus went to put it back in her bag. Cagalli held her breath and went under the water.
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"Where is she? Where is Cagalli!" Athrun asked frantically. He entered the girls room and found Milly in her orange pj's with Dearka in his green ones on her bed playing cards. "She and Lacus went to the onsen. Cagalli seemed pretty upset." Dearka said glaring at bit at Athrun. "I need to find her." Athrun mumbled and fell onto Cagalli's bed. "Why?" Milly asked standing up and smiled over him. "Because she is a good friend and I don't want to hurt her." Athrun mumbled and sat up. Milly looked a bit disappointed. Athrun ran out of the room and Dearka heard the car drive away.
"Do you think he realizes it yet?" Milly asked looking at the empty door frame. "That idiot has no clue. He has been hopelessly in love with her since he first laid eyes on her." Dearka said putting down his cards and stood near Milly. "Just like I was when I met you." Dearka said pulling her into a hug. Milly blushed but she returned Dearka's kissed when he kissed her. "I love you." Dearka mumbled. "I-I love you too." Milly said with a blush. Dearka kissed her cheek lightly.
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"Can you tell me what room Cagalli Yula Attha and Lacus Clyne are staying in?" Athrun asked the blond from before. "Ms. Cagalli and Ms. Lacus are in room 402." the girl said. Athrun gave her a nod and ran down the hall. "Oh my." the girl said softly.
"Cagalli!" Athrun shouted as he opened the door. But the room was empty. "Athrun?" Lacus questioned. She stood wearing a pink towel with a mirror in hand. "Lacus where is Cagalli?" Athrun asked. "I don't think she wants to see you now, but she is in the bath house." Lacus said placing the mirror back in her bag. "Can you take me to her please. Lacus!" Athrun begged. Lacus couldn't help but say yes, the looking of loss in his eyes was choking her air supply. His need for Cagalli brought tears to her eyes. "Sure. Come on." Lacus said. Athrun smiled. He left his tux jacket in the room though.
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Yzak sat on the bed. A lock of red hair laid on his bare chest. He turned to see Fllay smiling. "I love you." he mumbled holding her locks to his nose. "What?" Fllay asked. "I don't love you Yzak!" Fllay shouted. "Please you know you are the hard core bitch of my dreams and I'm your strong dumb ass boyfriend." Yzak said grabbing her hand as she was going to leave. She turned back to him with soft blue eyes. "Are you for real?" she asked leaning back on his chest. "Of course." Yzak said softly. She felt safe in his arms.
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"Cagalli!" Athrun shouted seeing Cagalli under water bubbled coming from her. He quickly jumped into the water and pulled her up. "What the hell are you doing!" Cagalli shouted gasping for air. Athrun looked down at her, she was simply wrapped up in a green towel. Then he saw her, the true Cagalli. The small and soft girl he had know and came to love. She was human and pure. Lacus came as Athrun got out of the water and wrapped a bathrobe around Cagalli. Athrun blushed a bit.
"What do you want?" Cagalli asked crossing her arms. Athrun ignored her request and pulled into a hug. "I-I'm sorry." Athrun said. Cagalli blushed a deep red. "I-I have something I want to say to you." Athrun said pulling back a bit. "Ath-" she started but Athrun placed a finger on her lips. "Please let me finish." Athrun pleaded. Cagalli could only nodded.
"Where to start?" Athrun questioned searching his head for a good way start. "When I first met you. You were the a person I never thought I could never see my self with. But now I see you here and now. I see something I have yearned for. I-I found love." Athrun mumbled blushed. Cagalli's face blushed more as well.
Lacus on the other hand was smiling happily, almost to the point of tears.
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Kira walked around the house. He was looking for something to do. He eyed his Haro making kit. He smiled and started working. It started to make a light blue one for Lacus. While the pink one came rolling in. "Kira! Love Lacus!" it screeched. Kira only smiled. "Yeah." he mumbled. "Kira loves Lacus!" it shouted rolling around happily.
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"Athrun I don't see how you possibly fell in love with me. I mean my hair and eyes, and-" Cagalli started but Athrun caught her lips to his. "Cagalli how do you feel about your self? Because when I see you I see my love. I see Cagalli." Athrun said simply. "When I look at my self I think. Am I good enough for Athrun. And when I see you holding me in the mirror or feel you kiss me I know my answer." Cagalli said. "The truth is in your eyes. Your eyes hold my answers. Those deep green eyes." Cagalli said letting her hand slip down his face.
Athrun's eyes flashed disappointment but then shined when she smiled. "Athrun you are the greatest man alive. And I would be insane to have anyone other than you. I don't know what the future holds for our feelings, but here and now. . ." Cagalli started as she was held in a lose hug by Athrun. "I-I love you Athrun. I truly and honestly love you, with all my heart." Cagalli said crying. Athrun pulled into her a hug. Cagalli returned it and held him close. Tears of joy dripped down her face. She was he happiest girl in the world.
Lacus who couldn't hold back any longer joined them in a hug. "Oh you guys." Lacus said happily hugging them. Cagalli cried on her shoulder. "I think us cry babies should get going. Home." Athrun said smiling. Cagalli wiped her tears and nodded.
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Cagalli and Lacus entered the house. Everyone was sitting waiting for them. All but Yzak. A light blue haro came around from the couch and jumped into Lacus's hands. "I- umm made it for you." Kira said blushing. "And it, no Mr. Blue." Lacus said happily smiling at the blue ball. "Thankyou Kira. And you missed the greatest love speeches I have ever heard in my life. Lacus said happily running into his arms.
Dearka turned and saw Athrun standing in the door way. "Ah the idiot finally noticed." Dearka smiled. "I am not an idiot." Athrun shouted. "Really then what are you?" Dearka asked. "I'm-" Athrun started but then stopped to think. "He's my love." Cagalli said hugging him. Dearka smiled at them. "Ding ding! Ms. Cagalli had won our grand prize." Dearka said happily. Cagalli blushed up at Athrun who only smiled at her.
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"Patrick. I got a call from Athrun." Mrs. Zala said entering her husbands chambers. "And?" Patrick asked. Mrs. Zala smiled simply. "I cannot let this go unnoticed." Patrick said looking at his wife. "How will the people of the PLANTS see Athrun if he is going to be with a natural." Patrick thought aloud. Mrs. Zala only smiled at a picture of a small Athrun and herself. "My dear Athrun, what problems will besot you." she whispered.
Well I hope you enjoyed this chapter. I haven't updated alot of my stoires so I'm sorry to all the fans who were waiting. I hate waiting for my stories. And it's still not donw yet. (gasp) I plan to have mroe MxD and way more LxK in the future chapters. I wanted to say that. Know I hope you don't another wait while I try to come up with more plot stuffs.
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