Author's notes: Finally an update!

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Chapter 2: All Set

A large contingent consisting of armed bodyguards and the entire Orb Cabinet was outside the Attha mansion. Cagalli was standing right in front, dressed smartly in the Cabinet's attire. Athrun was beside her, taking his place as her personal bodyguard.

Just then, a car pulled into the driveway followed by a black limousine. Many police motorbikes and cars trailed behind. The limousine stopped. Cagalli and the Cabinet members went over to it.

A man dressed smartly in a black tuxedo and black sunglasses came out from the front seat of the car and went over to the back car door. He bent to open the door. As the door was opened, a lady stepped out of it.

It was a beautiful lady. She looked approximately twenty-seven in age. Her long, light brown hair was combed back skilfully to a bun. She was tall and slender and wore a light-blue dress which gave her an air of elegance. She put on a necklace which matched her earrings and it made her aura of elegance grow. She had put on simple makeup on her face but it had enhanced her flawless features by a great extent. One could tell she was no ordinary person and was from royal descent, if not from a respectable family.

Cagalli stepped forward and reached her right hand out. "Welcome to Orb Princess Feravina of Avernia. I am the Representative of Orb, Cagalli Yula Attha. I am truly honoured to have your presence here in Orb." She smiled. The Cabinet as well as Athrun bowed in respect.

A kind smile graced her features. "Feravina will do Miss Cagalli. You are the Princess of Orb aren't you? You must know that princesses like us do not like to be called princesses at all!"

Cagalli took to Princess Feravina immediately and smiled back. "Shall we go in?" she asked politely. Princess Feravina nodded in response and guards made a clear path for the two important figures to walk.

A meeting was held in the conference room. The two princesses spoke about various matters, including peace efforts as well as bilateral ties.

"I really hope you enjoy your stay here in Orb." Cagalli said to Princess Feravina as the meeting came to a conclusion.

"I hope so too." Princess Feravina smiled a warm smile. "By the way Cagalli," she continued. "Isn't the Sapphire of Glaucus going to be exhibition here?"

"Huh? Er…yes!" Cagalli answered.

"I was wondering if I could go and see it too." Princess Feravina said. "It was rumoured to be absolutely beautiful. Since I am here in Orb, I'm hoping I could take the chance to view this precious jewel." She added.

"No problem Feravina! I will try to make the arrangements." Cagalli answered.

"I also heard something else." Feravina continued. "There were reports about a phantom thief named Shadow who posted a warning letter to steal the sapphire on its exhibition day. Is it true?"

Cagalli wanted to deny it but felt bad to do so. Princess Feravina was such a nice person and keeping such things from her would not be very nice.

"Yes it's true." Cagalli answered. "However, we have deployed the Orb Police Force to guard the jewel at all times. Mr William Kruzor also has his personal guards and both they and the police force are working together to prevent thefts of any sort, especially those of a childish phantom thief." She scoffed. "Therefore you do not need to worry Feravina. The jewel will be on for everyone to view!" she assured.

"I believe in the ability of your nation." Princess Feravina smiled. "However if you need more help, do not hesitate to ask!"

"Thank you." Cagalli replied.

Outside the conference room, there were several bodyguards. One of them stood out for he was not in a black tuxedo. Athrun leaned against the wall. With his superb Coordinator hearing, he missed nothing, even beyond the walls. He crossed his arms and gave a little smile.

The doors of the conference room opened and Princess Feravina came out first, followed by Cagalli. Athrun bowed respectfully as did the rest of the people there.

Princess Feravina gave Cagalli a smile and said to her. "I will be meeting you for dinner right? I would love to have another conversation with you."

Cagalli nodded. "It's my pleasure to have dinner with you." She smiled.

Princess Feravina gave a little bow. "I'll take my leave then." She said and walked off with her escorts.

As soon as the princess was gone, Athrun went over to Cagalli.

"So how did it go?" he asked.

"Everything went just fine! The Princess was a really nice person!" Cagalli commented, and then sighed. "However she wants to see the jewel just as I had expected."

"So what's the problem?" Athrun asked again.

"Have you forgotten about the stupid phantom thief Shadow?" Cagalli raised her voice a little. "He definitely won't succeed, but I'm not going to let him do any single thing to jeopardise the visit of an important figure!" with that Cagalli walked off, plans forming in her head on how to increase security.

Athrun watched as Cagalli walked off and gave a little smirk.

"Oh we shall see if the theft of the Sapphire of Glaucus really jeopardises the visit of Princess Feravina…" he said in a low voice.

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