Chapter 14 (A boy with Orange hair)
Freedom9217: Starting another chapter, whew, hard work. But I kind of enjoy it. I know the title is pretty weird but I couldn't think of anything else, this chapter is mixed up with different things. I'm finally doing some staff about Shinn and Stellar now. I've been ignoring them for so long. Hehe. Actually SxS is my favorite couple in Gundam Seed/Seed Destiny. (Don't know why.) It may not be that good because I'm fresh out of ideas, but I tried. Hope you guys like it. (Not the entire chapter is about SxS.)
Cagalli returned to school from the weekends and now are pacing back and forth in her room that she shared with Stellar. Keep wondering if she should and how to tell Kira about their now hold sibling hood. "How can Kira be my brother?" She questioned, trying to find an answer.No matter how hard she tried to find one, there simply wasn't any logical explanation. Stellar just lied on her bed, eyes following Cagalli's every move. She knows not to ask Cagalli about her recent behavior because Cagalli seems unwilling to tell her. For about another half an hour, Cagalli's been doing the exact same things: Pacing back and forth, mouth silently mumbling something that Stellar can't make out. Finally, Stellar lost her patience and stepped up to Cagalli.
"What's wrong Cagalli?" Stellar asked while shaking Cagalli's shoulders.
"It's nothing." Cagalli answered.
"C'mon, do you think what you've been doing for the last half an hour are normal actions. Just tell me what's wrong and I'll help you." Stellar told her.
"I told you, it's nothing." Cagalli yelled, then felt something wet on her cheeks. She realized that she is crying.
"Cagalli please! I just want to help you, tell me your problem and I'll give you some advice." Stellar said. "At least tell me what happened when you went to talk to Mia." She added.
Cagalli's face frowned even more. Stellar knew she shouldn't have brought it up. She watched as Cagalli wiped away her tears calmly and began to speak.
"It didn't go so well." Cagalli said.
"What happened?" Stellar asked. "Did she say something worse than Friday at the cafeteria?"
"Yeah, she did. She said she didn't want to be my friend anymore. And she accused me of wanting to steal her fiancé Athrun away."
"She really said she didn't want to be your friend anymore?" Stellar asked. Not believing that this is the same Mia they're talking about. And Athrun? So this is about Athrun?" Stellar asked.
"Yeah, you already know that Athrun and Mia are engaged, right?"
"Yeah. And I also know that you were engaged with the guy Yunna you told me about." Stellar answered.
"You're right. I saw Yunna again. Last Thursday, I was jogging in the park. And he found me and said he wants to continue our relationship. I called him a dreamer than ran away." Cagalli said.
"So now you're afraid he's gonna do something worse to get your engagement back." Stellar said for her.
"Yeah. And now I've also got this Mia's problem to deal with." Cagalli said. "And something else too." She mumbled quietly. But Stellar still heard it.
"What do you mean something else?" Stellar asked, demanding an answer.
"I told you it's nothing."
"C'mon, is this really a big secret that you can tell no one about. We've been friends for a long time, and I really want to help you on this one."
"Alright, I'll tell you. But you must promise not to tell anyone else, especially Kira." Cagalli said.
"Okay, I promise." Stellar said, smiling.
Cagalli started hesitantly, unsure if she's doing the right thing. "It all started on Saturday. I, Kira and Lacus went home for the weekends. I brought them both to my house to visit my parents. And my parents seemed surprise to see Kira. After Kira and Lacus left, I went through the kitchen and found my parents talking about Kira. They said Kira was my long-lost twin brother."
The secret shocked Stellar. Her eyes widen, she opened her mouth and let out a few words. "Really? Kira really is your twin brother?"
"Yes, I heard them say and I confronted them. My father told me to bring Kira there and then he'll tell me about my real parents." "But I don't know how to tell Kira. What if he won't accept it? I'm so afraid."
"I understand." "It's not an easy thing to get past. But you will, your strong Cagalli. I know you will think of something. I will also help you." Stellar comforted.
"You're under a lot of pressure right, Cagalli? You've got Yunna, Mia and your twin brother to deal with. I think it's better if you tell Kira. He should know, and also try and get some rest, than you will think of something." Stellar said.
"Thanks Stellar." Cagalli said than went to sleep.
Shinn's house
Stellar came to Shinn's house again to baby sit Mayu. She has been coming a lot recently since Shinn's parent had been busy for the last month. Shinn enjoyed Stellar coming, though most of the time he's at school. He always tried to rush back home in time to catch Stellar and spends the rest of the day with her. Along with Mayu there teasing him about liking Stellar.
The doorbell ringed and Mayu opened the door. Stellar was in sight, as usual, Stellar greeted her and came into the house. One thing shocked her as she saw Shinn on the coach, watching the TV. Shinn spotted Stellar and insist stood up, slightly blushing.
"Hi, Stellar." Shinn bid.
"Hello, Shinn. How come you're here today?" Stellar asked.
"I just came back for a break. I want to spend a bit of time with Mayu." Shinn told an obvious lie. He would never want to spend time with Mayu if he was not forced.
Stellar giggled and went in the kitchen to cook something for Mayu to eat. Shinn sit back down on the coach and started watching TV again, constantly looking at Stellar's direction. Mayu came and jumped on the sofa.
"Hey, Shinn." Mayu said. "Getting nervous, huh?" She teased.
"Shut up, Mayu." He said.
Mayu grunted and ran to Stellar in the kitchen. Minutes later, Stellar brought something for Mayu to eat and sat down on the coach next to Shinn.
"So Shinn. Do you want something to eat?" Stellar asked.
"No, it's okay." Shinn answered.
Shinn blushed slightly, unable to find a suitable subject to talk about. After much consideration, he thought about saying Cagalli and Mia's problem.
"How's Cagalli?" Shinn asked. "You two share a room, right?"
"Yeah, she's not doing so well. I think she's under a lot of pressure."
"Of what?"
"She and Mia had a big argument. And her ex-fiancé has come back to maintain their engagement."
"Sure does sound like a lot of pressure?" Shinn said.
"And there's also Kir-" Stellar stopped. The secret almost escaped her mouth.
"What did you say?" Shinn asked. "Something about Kira?"
"No, it's nothing."
"Stellar c'mon. I can keep a secret. Does Cagalli and Kira have a secret relationship?" Shinn guess.
"No … I promised Cagalli not to tell anyone."
"C'mon, I won't tell anyone." Shinn pursued. "I promise. Tell me, please."
"Alright!" Stellar couldn't take it anymore. "Kira … and Cagalli are actually twins." Stellar forced it out.
"Re…ally?" Shinn was shocked. "How?" He asked.
"I don't know, they just are."
"I see, so Cagalli's wondering if she should tell Kira."
"Yeah, she's under a lot of stress, I want to help her but don't know how."
"It's okay, we'll think of something." Shinn comforted.
"Thanks, Shinn. Please don't tell anyone." Stellar told.
"I won't. I promise."
Schoolyard
Cagalli walked into the schoolyard. Preparing to go to the park and sort out her chaotic thoughts. Cagalli looked around cautiously; making sure no one's following her. After making sure, she left for the park. But she missed one shadow moving behind the tress. A silky blue-haired boy with emerald green eyes followed her slowly.
Park
Cagalli arrived at park and is now sitting on a bench, eyes seeing nothing, her mind elsewhere. She moved her hand through her soft and short hair and sighed like an adult. For the first time in her life, she's experienced some huge problems. She never really had to handle something this big before, especially with her past and brother in the scene. This makes all her pervious problems seem like child play. Her life is just heading to the complicated role.
"Why did this have to happen to me?" She questioned herself again. She found herself doing a lot of questioning recently. "I don't get it? What have I done to deserve all this?" She bowed her head down in disguise and closed her eyes. The cool sound of cool wind and leaves shaking made her calm. Suddenly, she felt two hands touching her shoulders. In shock, she quickly turned around and saw a blue-haired boy.
"Athrun? What are you doing here?" Cagalli asked.
"I followed you." Athrun admitted.
"What! Why did you follow me?" Cagalli turned furious.
"I need to know why you said I cause too much trouble." Athrun demanded.
Cagalli's anger faded away and turned her head away from Athrun, blushing in front of her secret love interest. How could she know why she had said that Athrun caused too much trouble, it's not like Cagalli means it, it came out in a hurry, she didn't even realize what she was doing. Now thinking back, she realized how much trouble she's been causing just because of Athrun. Despite everything, Athrun had always been nice to her. In fact, he was one of the few people who actually didn't mind her overtly tomboyish and brash behavior. Unknowing how to reply, she simply faced Athrun again. Looking into his emerald green eyes she felt like she should tell the truth. Athrun is trustworthy, at least to her. Somewhat alarmed by the unexpected path her mind had taken, Cagalli rubbed her face roughly, and forced herself to focus on the issue.
"It's all just a misunderstanding, don't worry about it." Cagalli answered. Then she turned away and made her leave.
Before she could move, Athrun had grabbed her and pulled her back to her original position. "No, I need the truth, those words came from somewhere!" Athrun yelled. His usual calm personality shattered. "It's Mia, isn't it?" He asked.
Cagalli stared at Athrun, not sure what to say, she told the truth. "Yes, it's Mia. She used to be a very good friend of mine. But now that she's engaged with you, she completely changed. She said she's going to be my enemy from now on, and it's all because of you!"
Athrun's eyes widened and he let go of Cagalli. "Mia … doesn't want to be your friend anymore?" His voice shattered.
"Yeah, but it doesn't bother me anymore." Cagalli said with a smile which shocked Athrun.
"Now I understand that things are forever changing, no matter how much I want them to stay in one time, things change." She paused, letting the words sink in. "Maybe this was destined to happen when you came into our lives. I don't blame you, not at all. If Mia doesn't want to be my friend, then I won't force her. We'll just go our separate ways."
A few minutes passed with Athrun still shocked, not understanding what Cagalli said. Moments later a smile appeared on his face. "You're right Cagalli. I shouldn't spend so much time blaming myself. You really have grown, Cagalli." Athrun said, suddenly he pulled Cagalli into a warm embrace.
Cagalli smiled and closed her eyes. A small tear ran down her face. Finally, she sorted things out with Athrun. The embrace seemed to go on forever, neither wants to come out and face reality.
Finally, Cagalli came out of the embrace and smiled at Athrun. She felt like telling him everything in her heart. Despite her attempt to stop herself, she told Athrun all about her sibling hood with Kira. His words were met with a long silence as Athrun stared at her in disbelief. Athrun felt shocked but not that much, he always thought Cagalli and Kira had a connection, not just because of their looks, also how they talk and act. Athrun encouraged Cagalli to tell Kira and they hugged again.
Their actions did not escape the person who's been hiding on the street close to them. This time, instead of Mia who had spied on them, it's Yunna. From across the street, underneath the canopy of trees, Yunna watched with mild anger at the domestic drama unfolding before his eyes. He lowered his binoculars and leaned against the tree trunk. A hint of jealousy crossed him face. "So that's the guy Cagalli likes. I finally figure it out. I'll get rid of him along with all the feelings Cagalli has for him." Yunna thought.
School (Next day)
Kira entered the schoolyard with mild happiness as he prepared for the wonderful day with his friends. As he entered the school, he felt the tension in the atmosphere totally different from before, some of his friends, staring at him strangely, everyone acted awkward around him.
"Hey, guys. What's up?" Kira greeted.
"Oh nothing." Everyone said, trying to avoid looking at Kira.
"Is everyone okay?" Kira asked.
"Yah, we're all fine."
"Alright then."
As the day went on, Kira felt more and more uncomfortable. Shinn always looks at him weirdly like he's got some ugly things on his face. And Athrun too, always seems like he's hiding something. It got up to a point where Kira just couldn't take it anymore and he questioned Cagalli about their strange behaviors.
"Cagalli, what's going on?" Kira asked, catching Cagalli briefly during their switch class time.
"What do you mean?"
"Why is everyone acting so strange around me, are you guys trying to pull a prank on me or something?"
"No, we're not trying to do anything."
"Then why is everyone acting so strange around me?"
"I don't know." Cagalli answered, she told the truth. Of course she knows why Athrun acts that way, but what about Shinn and Stellar, why are they acting strange? Cagalli is a smart girl, it doesn't take too long until she guessed that Stellar told Shinn about their sibling hood. It didn't bother her; she knew Stellar and Shinn is very close.
Kira was about to say something else until the bell ringed which lets them hurried to class. "Save by the bell." Cagalli thought.
After school
Shinn waited at the school gate for Stellar to come out. He planed to go to a fast food restaurant with Stellar, ready to admit to his true feelings. A while past, Stellar still didn't come out; she's sure taking her time. Shinn knew Stellar had a habit of taking a long time at the locker so he didn't bother to go in. Glancing impatiently at the front door Stellar is taking way too long. Shinn reentered the school and saw Cagalli packing her bag, ready to go back to her dorm. He approached her and asked about Stellar. Cagalli told him Stellar got a call from her mom and went home long ago. Shinn sighed disappointedly and went to his dorm.
After Shinn left, Cagalli stayed behind to get an extra booklet from the teacher. After that's done, she left the building in a hurry in attempt to get away from this boring place. Just then, she heard someone yelling "wait up!" She turned around and a blond hair guy running towards her. He came close up and she recognized the blond boy, it was the person who she bumped into a few days ago.
"Hello, Rey." She greeted.
"Hi." Rey said, trying to catch his breath from the running. "You still remember me." He said. "How do you know my name?" He asked.
"Easy, you're one of the most popular guys at school." Cagalli answered.
"Don't mention it; I hate those girls, always driving me crazy." Rey said. "What's your name?"
"I'm Cagalli, Cagalli Yula Athha." She answered.
"Well, my full name is Rey Za Burrel, nice to meet you." He extended a hand. Cagalli shook his hand and smiled. "I believe we've already met." She said.
"Yeah, well I just like to make a proper introduction." Rey said. Cagalli just smiled.
"How would you like to grab a bite with me? There's a fast food restaurant just down this street." Rey asked.
"Sure. I have nothing to do anyway."
At the end of the day, the two of them became official friends and they even chatted about their hobbies, likes and dislikes. Rey was really interested in Cagalli that seemed to amaze him. Cagalli also found Rey interesting and sweet, Rey seems like the only person who could take her mind off Athrun.
School dorms (Boys)
Rey arrived at room 6 which he shared with another guy. He entered the room and found his best friend also roommate lying on the bed, listening to music.
"Where have you been?" The guy asked. He has orange hair and emerald green eyes just like Athrun's. This guy is also one of the popular guys at school and is a good student. He gets good marks and is good at every subject, quite a talented boy.
"I've been chatting with Cagalli." Rey answered.
"You mean that blonde girl you bumped into the other day and couldn't stop talking about her?" The orange hair guy said.
"Yeah, that's the one. She really is something. I think I'm falling for her." Rey said.
"Good for you. Too bad she's already with someone else." The orange hair boy said.
"What do you mean? Who is she with?" Rey asked urgently.
"I think she's with that guy Athrun."
"You mean that blue hair boy with eyes like yours?"
"Yeah, I saw them together the other day."
"Are you sure about this Heine?" Rey asked, finally mentioning the guy's name.
"Not sure, but positive." Heine answered.
"Well, no worries, I'll have her fall for me in no time." Rey said.
Yap, it's Heine all right. He's pretty cool in Destiny, so I thought about bring him into the story, and I came up with him being roommates and best friends with Rey. I know it's pretty funny, but I think they make good friends. I'll probably hook him up with someone at the end, still not sure who yet, but for sure. Are there any other girls in Gundam Seed/Seed Destiny that I haven't mentioned? If there is, please tell me through reviews. I'll update again soon, probably next week, until then, see you guys.