Author's Note- I've turned this into a compilation to house Gundam Seed/Destiny ficlets that don't fall into the Courage and Justice or Our Song collections.
This Moment is Everything
Ficlet #2- Ready To Go
(Meer and her Haro- Written for Soraphilia on Livejournal's Birthday)
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Meer Campbell placed her pointer finger on top of the miniature round robot and rolled it back and forth across the table. Oddly, she had been thrilled to receive the little robo-pet.
Her very own haro.
She remembered how quite often, even during the interviews, photographs, and performances of Lacus Clyne, she'd carry her pink haro as if it were a constant companion. It was a gift from her fiancé, Athrun Zala. Lacus had revealed during an interview, her features brightening. "His name is Pink-chan!"
Her own smile widening at the thought, Meer tapped the haro and was delighted to see small fisted arms emerge from its sides. "Are you okay?" It asked in a mechanical, yet comedic voice.
"I'm good!" The pink-haired girl exclaimed, marveling at the toy.
"Excuse me!" It continued, and Meer swore she caught a bit of a smart aleck tone from the haro.
Lips tightening into a pout, she firmly placed her finger on the haro. Leveling her gaze with it, she reiterated. "I said I was good!"
The haro struggled to roll under her touch, and Meer removed her hand. "You understand."
"Ehh! Of course I understand… you asked if I was okay and I told you…"
"Hey hey. Hello, Goodbye!" It interrupted, flapping and lighting up.
Meer tapped her chin, somewhat exasperated by the little pet she'd been given for her role as Lacus. "I guess you don't understand me," the pout returned.
"Haro Haro," the red robot leapt into her lap and bounced up and down, little arms retracting. In spite of her momentary vexation, Meer couldn't help but let a light laugh escape.
"But you're still cute. Lacus-sama was right about that." She held the haro to her chest. "And I suppose… you'll be very good company."
"Hey, ready to go!"
Realization striking her, Meer nodded.
"That's right, we have to meet up with the Chairman now," she tapped the little companion between the two lights on its front, grateful despite knowing that the haro didn't understand her. "Thanks for reminding me… ahh," she paused in contemplation, "Red-chan. I'll call you Red-chan."
"Haro wow wow!" Red-chan shouted, and Meer would make believe that meant he approved.