Surprise

The dark grey limo driving the Representative of Orb and her bodyguard just arrived at the main entrance of the air force base. There that would meet the new Chairman of the PLANTS. Athrun was the first to exit who held out a hand to help Cagalli out. They were greeted by reporters crowded on the sides trying to ask Cagalli what they were going to do now with all that is happening.

Athrun was walking on Cagalli's left side as well as keeping a close eye on the surrounding area. There still was a chance that a sniper could be around, or others whom he deemed to be a danger. His sunglasses gave him cover so that it hid his true identity, sort of and a way to keep a close eye without others being able to see it.

He felt something and acted on his feelings. He grabbed Cagalli's wrist and moved her quickly out of the way as a bullet grazed his right shoulder. The reporters started to panic and they got down. The gunman was shown and one of the air force's guards tacked him to the ground, disarming him.

"Thanks Alex" Cagalli said as she saw some blood start to seep through were the bullet had gazed. "You're bleeding."

"It's nothing serious. I didn't hurt you did I?" Athrun said as he looked at Cagalli making sure his pull didn't twist her wrist or anything.

"I'm fine"

"Good let's get you into the base were it is more secure."

Athrun got up helping her and they walked into the air force building to go onto the air force's grounds. As Cagalli and Athrun were walking on the air force grounds to where they were to meet the Chairman, they looked up to see the test flyer planes of about five Sky Graspers. They then proceeded on. The finally saw the Chairman whom was in front of the Sky Grasper holding area.

"Chairman of the PLANTS. I am Cagalli Yula Athha, Head Representative of the ORB Union." Cagalli said as she stood about a foot and a half from the Chairman.

"It is a pleasure to meet you Cagalli." The Chairman said then looked at Athrun. Athrun moved so that he was standing next to Cagalli and introduced himself.

"I am Alex Dino, Head of the Security to protect Ms. Athha." Athrun said.

The Chairman smiled and then started talking to Cagalli.

"Ms. Athha, I need to ask how you would do in a situation if a war broke lose right now. Like if the PLANTS people wanted what Patrick Zala was aiming for." Chairman asked Cagalli but looking toward Athrun.

Athrun was feeling uncomfortable with the question and that the Chairman was bringing up. 'Does he know who I am?' Athrun was thinking to himself trying to keep calm even though he was starting to get nervous.

"I would try to have a more peaceful discussion to try and reason with them and see if peace can be obtained instead of fighting." Cagalli said after stealing a quick glance at Athrun.

If it was possible the Chairman smiled even more as if he expected that answer and asked another. "What if words don't reach them?"

These questions were really starting to draw her patients. But she knew getting short-tempered right now would be of no use. After the battles against the Genesis she had calmed down a great amount. "There still has to be a peaceful solution then to just jump into a mobile suit and kill. Killing someone, then being killed because you killed. It would be an endless massacre."

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"Kira are we going to go visit Cagalli and Athrun like we planned tomorrow? The children will be able to come as well right."

"Yeah Lacus, I just have to call Cagalli and tell her what time well be getting there tomorrow and then we can start packing the things we need."

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After the Chairman finished his discussion with Cagalli and they had lunch together, they departed. The dark grey limo drove back to pick up Cagalli and Athrun. It took about a little less than an hour to drive back to the mansion. Since the limo's driver was on the other side of the limo and they were in the back, Cagalli could talk more friend-like with Athrun.

"Hard day huh?" Athrun said grinning.

"No, it was really easy going through all those questioning while almost blowing up." Cagalli leaned her head back and closed her eyes. "How's your shoulder?"

"Huh?" Athrun wasn't paying much attention since he was lost in his own thoughts about the questions the Chairman had asked Cagalli.

"Your shoulder, does it hurt. We didn't get a chance to bandage it up." Cagalli said as she opened her eyes and looked toward Athrun's shoulder.

"It's ok, it doesn't hurt. I'll just bandage it when we get into the mansion."

"You didn't bandage it? It could have gotten infected." Cagalli was starting to talk very loud and it was a good thing the glass that divided the driver and them was sound proof, which was Athrun's idea. Cagalli moved to grab the first aid kit from a compartment on the left side door. She took out the kit and moved closer to Athrun.

"Move your shirt down so I can put some antibiotics on the wound." Cagalli took out a brown bottle with the antibiotics and some cotton.

"I can handle it." Athrun said as he reached over to grab the kits things and the bottle.

"No I'll do it." Cagalli held the bottle away from his reach.

"I said I got it."

"I said I'll do it. It's the least I can do since that shot was supposed to be for me."

Athrun looked at her. There was no way of winning an argument against her now was there. It reminded him of when they were stuck on the island together with almost the same incident. He gave up and tried pulling the collar. The collar wasn't wide enough to show the full wound so he just carelessly took the shirt off and held it in his hands. Hiss sunglasses were already off when they were in the limo since he didn't need them when it was just with his friends. Cagalli on the other hand was trying to control a blush that was starting to form on her cheeks. She moved even closer and started to rub the wound.

Athrun could feel that she was tense while she dressed his wound. She finished with the bandaging and gave him a pat on the shoulder. "All done." He could tell she was trying not to stare and it amused him.

"I think I'll leave my shirt off for a while. It might hurt if I put my shirt on." Athrun said casually as if it was nothing.

Cagalli knew what he was doing and looked away from Athrun as she but the first aid kit away. Then she tried to keep her eyes off of him by looking out the window. This made Athrun grin and he decided to keep playing for more amusement.

"You don't mind right? I mean you don't want your top body guard to be in pain do you?" Athrun moved closer to Cagalli as she was moving closer to the window and as far as she could get from him.

"Of course I wouldn't want you hurt Athrun…but when I was cleaning your wound with the antibiotics that usually made wounds sting and from what I can tell didn't sting for you, you'll live till tomorrow. That is if you get your shirt on and I mean now."

"Yes Princess." Athrun said smirking after he said that name that Cagalli didn't like being called, from him at least. "My shirt has some blood on here. Can't I just keep it off until we exit the vehicle? At least then I can go and get another shirt to change into."

As well as blushing Cagalli's temper was starting to get shorter by the moment. "Athrun!" Cagalli was practically yelling by this point.

"Heh, heh ok I'm putting my shirt on see." Athrun said waiting for Cagalli to turn. And she did. Once she turned around Athrun's face was only an inch away from hers and he stole a quick kiss.

"Athrun. You…you…"

"Yes" Athrun said slyly and he got his shirt on.

"Urg." Cagalli moved at him and tackled him onto the limo's cushions. But once she tackled him, they felt the car stop. Knowing that if anyone and she knew anyone saw them in this position, she would be in so much trouble. She quickly scrambled off of him and he quickly got into a sitting position.

Athrun got out first then held out a hand to help Cagalli but she ignored it and got out by herself. Athrun could hear the curse she whispered to him and started walking into the mansion. He couldn't help but grin before following her inside.

What they were to find inside was going to shock them both especially Cagalli. Who was in their mansion was…

"Yuuna?"

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A/N: I'm going to continue it for now for as long as I can. I'd also like to give a special thanks to all who read my fanfic and to those who reviewed it:

simply-fatal
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Cagalli Yula Athha

I know it's probably kind of boring right now but I'm trying to keep the surprises in the later chapters maybe in chapter 4 or even 3. Well this chapter is sort of longer. Oh and just a little about later on as well without spilling anything, I will write about what was happening during those three years that I skipped in the first chapter. It may be in flashbacks not sure yet. Lastly THANKS SO MUCH for that name Athrun used when he was Cagalli's bodyguard.