Chapter 3 – Assassination Attempt

A/N: Revised… There are 3 assassins – A, B & C…

Cagalli showed Athrun to her guest room and gave him a bunch of clothes that can be worn by guys. Athrun looked a bit surprised as he never expected any woman to own any of such shirts that does not cling onto bodies. Most women like to wear tight-fitting clothes just to show off their figure.

"Let me know if you need anything." Cagalli said before leaving.

"Okay." Athrun replied. Cagalli closed her door behind her and sat in front of the window gazing at the stars glowing brightly at her whilst the moon smiled down at her fair-complexioned face.

'What happened? I was too furious to notice the car but… the driver did not seem to have any intention to stop before hitting me…but…why? It must be the other assassins mentioned earlier by Master Yakashi…he would be so ashamed of me if he saw this incident…Shit! If I let Zala stay here then… wouldn't they come here and finish the both of us off? That would be killing two birds with one stone… Urgh! They will not get away with this attempted murder of Cagalli Yula! If they think this little girlie is going to just let them kill me, I'll prove them wrong! I'll show them!' Cagalli thought furiously.

Athrun got very thirsty and could not find his way around

'This place is huge!' he thought, giving, He peeked into Cagalli's room only to find her staring at the sky, her brow knotted.

"Miss Yula, I would like to get a glass of water, could you lead me there?" Athrun asked.

"Sure." Cagalli said snapping out of her thoughts. They walked through the hallways the rays of the moon made shadows that seem like perfect places for people to hide. She helped him to pour a glass of water while Athrun sat on the chair.

"You live in this house alone?" Athrun asked.

"Yes, you want some?" Cagalli asked while walking to the fridge to take some ice cream out.

"Thanks!" Athrun said licking the ice cream happily. Finishing their cold treat, Cagalli took the bowl from Athrun and headed towards the sink.

"Let me do that. I am after all, the guest. Let me." Athrun offered while taking a step towards Cagalli. Something flew towards him, sensing something flying towards with his combat practice kicking in, Athrun leaped. Unfortunately, there was a piece of paper in his way. He stepped on it, causing him to slip and fall.

Athrun rubbed the sore patch on his cheek. 'Geez, that was the second time we…' Athrun thought blushing furiously. He noticed that the night was drenched with tears falling from the cheeks of heaven.

Flashback

Unfortunately, there was a piece of paper and he stepped on it causing him to slip and fall. Cagalli finished washing, turned and…Thump! Both Athrun and Cagalli fell to the ground … with Athrun on top of Cagalli…their lips locked. Eyes widening in surprise as a tint of red appeared over both their faces. Cagalli pushed him away and slapped him hard.

End of Flashback

'Urgh! Why? Why? Why? Why, is this happening to me…AGAIN?' Cagalli thought bitterly. She felt like giving the moronic idiot a piece of her mind! Yes! Yes, that is what she will do! Standing up, Cagalli stormed her way over to his room. Kicking the door open, Cagalli stood there an unmistakably blush still lingering on her cheeks. Athrun looked up at her in surprise the last thing he would expect a girl to do.

"You know you should not barge in like this Miss Yula." Athrun lectured. That did it. That made Cagalli's blood boil to such a high degree, that the top of the thermometer would blow off flying into some other solar system millions of kilometers away.

"Yes, Mr Zala." Cagalli said very calmly. She closed the door and knocked. Hearing a 'Come in', Cagalli came in. Breathing deeply, Cagalli looked at him… then… all hell broke lose….

"AAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH!" Cagalli screamed. Some birds perching on a tree a few kilometers away, flew away violently alarmed by the sudden noise.

"YOU! HOW DARE YOU EVEN LECTURE ME AFTER WHAT YOU HAVE DONE YOU MORONIC IDIOT!" Cagalli yelled. A new glass case purchased by some unfortunate person, cracked and broke to pieces leaving the carriers, puzzled.

"YOU HAVE THE CHEEK TO EVEN LECTURE ME AFTER KISSING ME AGAIN? YOU STOLE MY FIRST AND SECOND KISS! I FEEL LIKE STRANGLING YOU! I HATE YOU!" Cagalli hollered at the top of her voice. Athrun looked at Cagalli, shocked. He less expected any girl to be so unladylike. Nevertheless, she was still blushing. That made her look cute. She turned and stormed away. Athrun rushed outside. Grabbed Cagalli by her wrist he pulled her to an unexpected embrace.

"I'm sorry." He murmured audibly. There was a warm and fuzzy feeling in her chest. Cagalli was about to hug him back when the sudden flash of light made her push him away leading to drastic results. Cagalli felt a sharp blade slash through her arm and the warmth of her blood flowing out of the wound. Athrun looked up in surprise, blood staining Cagalli's shirt.

Three black figures appeared, surrounding the two. Holding short knifes, two ran towards Cagalli while the other one made his way towards Athrun. Cagalli dodged swiftly and tried her best to ignore the pain on her arm. Getting into defence position, Cagalli held up her fists and looked very intimidating with her eyes flashing dangerously. Moving like the rays of the sun making its way to the Earth, Cagalli punched assassin B moving downwards to swat B off his legs. Assassin A, ran to her plunging the knife down.

SLISH!

Specks of blood flew throughout the air staining the face of assassin A. Moaning in pain, assassin B died seconds after the fatal wound was inflicted on his chest, straight in his heart. Tugging the bloody knife out, A advanced towards Cagalli.

Athrun countered all the assassin's attacks. He took the chance of assassin C looking over at his dying comrade. He, karate chopped the hand holding the knife. Dropping the knife, assassin C let out a growl of pain while Athrun threw the knife away. He gave the assassin a series of punches, karate chops and finally a roundhouse kick. Opening his bag, the assassin took out a few sharp blades and threw them at Athrun who dodged all of the deadly blades. Moving swiftly, the assassin overwhelmed the blue-haired coordinator with his ferocious punches and kicks.

SLISH!

Athrun stole a quick glance over at Cagalli noticing that she was slashed once again on the back. The wound looked very deep and blood was staining the tiled floor. Assassin A kicked Cagalli into the rain at the courtyard. The assassin moved sinisterly to Cagalli who was still sprawled on the floor. The raven haired coordinator felt his heart being ripped to pieces as he saw Cagalli being tortured. He felt so helpless and he felt an intense anger rising in him. He looked at assassin C dangerously as he fought. This resulted in assassin C getting several bruises. The assassin proved to be a hard parasite that refused to be killed.

Cagalli heard the footsteps of a person moving in the rain. She looked up and saw assassin A running to her holding the knife in a stabbing position. She mustered all her strength and moved away. She jumped with graceful moves that could make an Olympic gymnast jealous. She saw a shiny object on the floor. It was the knife thrown by Athrun just now. 'Damn! It's too far!' Cagalli cursed. 'It's now or never!' she thought as she made a dash towards the knife. The assassin as if reading her mind all along, the assassin threw the knife in her direction but Cagalli grabbed the knife in time and threw it at the assassin.

SLISH!

"Forgive me, master."

"CAGALLI!" Athrun shouted as he saw her body fall with a thud on the floor. Those were the last words Cagalli heard…

-END OF CHAPTER 3-