Chapter 14 – Resolutions

A/N: REVISED...

Closing the door behind her, Cagalli collapsed in a heap on the floor. She was so sure that Miriallia was going to interrogate her! Screw this! Damn you Ath… Zala! If only you trusted me! But I have to thank you for letting me see you true colors! Cagalli was sure that the little performance out there had a purpose. Miriallia is up to something and it is not a pretty thing. Cagalli grimaced. She was sure that her acting skills had improved. Hell! Her drama classes were not a drag after all. If her teacher were here she would have shed tears of joy. All these years, Cagalli had refused to like acting. She had always tried to change her point of view. Maybe after this I should consider going into the movie business?

Cagalli slumped to the floor. At her sanctuary, she let all her barriers down. Her emotions get into her brain and affect her. Cagalli broke down. She was not sure if she could keep up with this façade. Tears streamed down her cheeks as she slid down. She poured her soul out. Her sadness, dismay, depression, anger. She remembered all those happy moments of truth. Her smiles to him were genuine and sincere. Her tears flowed on, sadness shone in her glassy eyes. Her show to the world was all a charade. He caught her in a vulnerable state. Her secret was with him. He could blackmail her. If only she remembered her Master's teachings. Maybe she could ask for forgiveness? Relearn the ways of having a 'Still heart'…… Ha-ha… What a joke… Who was she kidding? She was a disgrace. A humiliation. An outcast…

White hot tears that could have outmatched the Colorado River found their way down the familiar path of out of her almond-shaped eyes, high cheekbones, rosy cheeks and off her firm chin. Those lively russet eyes that appeared during his stay were gone. The callous shells came back; void of emotions. Eyes were the windows of a person's souls. You can tell what a person is feeling through their eyes. Her eyes were cold like Antarctica, emotionless.

Athrun had crushed her dignity and made her swallow her pride then walked all over her. Her throat constricted tightly, her heart gave her a dull empty ache all over her body. Her world was black, a nice dark shade of black.

Were those times they spent false? A hoax? Did he know of her when he said he loves her? Did he do that to mock her? Was all these a LIE? Slowly a red mist invaded her senses and let her see the truth of his actions. His stares of adoration, her blushes, it was all a nice fat joke to find some entertainment. If not why would he be dating so fast after the 'Dark Incident'?

So that was it! He was seeking some fun out of her! As a kunoichi… No… Ex-kunoichi of the Purple Blossoms, she vows to take revenge… Goodbye, to crybaby Cagalli and Hello, to Cagalli the toughie. Cagalli feeling disgusted to what she found out, decided to take a hot bath to relax.

Black hair whipped around her face as she looked at the newspaper. A frown found its way up to her face. Grey eyes skimmed the newspaper quickly, highlighting several points that she has to take care of.

"Nagase… Azurite… What is going on?" she mumbled.

"It has to be connected… Both of you were kunoichis like me… But what? What connect the both of you?" she wondered to herself. Grabbing a piece of paper, she scribbled down a heading:

Similarities

Nagase: Naginata trainer. Rank 9; senior kunoichi.

Azurite: Acupuncture teacher. Rank 9; senior kunoichi

Cases worked together: Pink Flamingo case, Musical Wonder case, High Mighty Case, Project Elimination, Project TBW

Emery Anon NEVER GIVES UP! She thought with valor. Elegant black eyebrows met at a frown once again before her cell rang.

"Emery speaking."

"I'm watching you Anon."

"Wh… Who are you?"

"Hahahahahaha!"

"Wait who are you?"

"Duuuuuuuu."

"Whoever you are, you will never scare one of the Purple Blossoms!" Emery said quietly.

"I am going to find out the connection. If not this nagging feeling in my guts would never stop!" she said, her eyes full of determination.

Neon green eyes stared at a blonde who was currently wolfing down her lunch quickly.

"Don't you think we should give them a sign or something?" she sighed.

"You know the rules, Azurite. No helping the mortals." Nagase replied annoyed. A small red glow approached them. Azurite reached her pale hand over to it and it exploded a parchment with neat handwriting scribbled on it.

Azurite-san… Nagase-san… I will remember you always. Don't worry I will avenge you! I never had the chance to say it to you because I was just too stubborn and hard-headed. Thank you Azurite-san for you dedication in teaching me acupuncture even when I'm a total dunce when it comes to this and you know I hate to admit that I suck in this! Nagase-san although I never told you so, you are one of those people whom I admire because you take life as it comes not to mention your constant drilling… I hated it… But I thank you for it… Please bless me the power to kill off the jackass who killed you both… Oh and remember to let me have a piece of Ath… Zala when I'm done. Arigato!

Azurite, Nagase where ever you are heaven or hell. I promise you this; I will find out about your death and let justice be served. Kunoichi Style. Let me solve this quickly! I know cannot stand life without your annoying and crappy speech about some stuff Nagase, I swear will listen to it attentively without snoring… Azurite I promise I will eat all your horrible cooking in heaven when I go there myself. Is it nice up there?

Please let her heart be healed. Though I cannot deny that I will inflict worse damage to her than anything. Please let her find love again. Let me have the strength to protect her the way she did way back. Bless me from above sensei Nagase, Azurite…

"What the hell did you mean by boring and crappy speech? I swear I'll strangle you when you're up here Emery." Nagase hissed as her ruby eyes narrowed.

"Oh Nagase-chan, don't get upset. I'm not even upset about her thoughts on my cooking even though it's heavenly." Azurite said.

"It parallels with a garbage mountain." Nagase muttered.

"What? Anyway… Shouldn't we help them? Give them something? Anything?" Azurite asked, her eyes brimming with tears.

"What about the rules………" Nagase said

"But Nagase-chan! They are good people they don't deserve it! I've seen it in the Hall of Living Light." Azurite said, tears falling from her soft green eyes.

"Well the rule did state that: None is allowed to have any direct form of communication with mortals. That includes dreams, notes and speech." Nagase said deep in thought.

"We could send a messenger! We aren't communicating directly right?" Azurite asked.

"They listed it down here too: Don't even think about messengers! Their banned……… SCREW THAT! I GIVE A DAMN! OKAY SO WE ARE GOING TO DO THIS!" Nagase said, angrily. She clapped her hands together and muttered an incantation under her breath.

A dim glow of gold erupted from the darkness. As fast as it appeared, it went away. There lying on the table is a………

-END OF CHAPTER 14-