Topsy-turvy

By: Nareiya

Summary:

Athrun Zala is just the typical kind of dad that is such a workaholic and never attends in any of her daughter's school activities. One day, a fairy cursed him and he turns back into his 18-year-old self. What will he do? Please R and R!

Disclaimer: I do not own GS or GSD.

Chapter Twenty-Four: Great Day?

Great.

Was just the perfect word that can describe the condition of Alex. She was just merely smiling for her she wished her dream would become reality.

"And so what happened in the dream of yours?" Jen, her friend and the daughter of the Elsman's asked her.

She smiled, "Well, I'm just happy because we have along break now…I mean, we can do whatever we want this winter break! Once more…my dream," a light tint of blush was visible on her face, "Is…so great!" she exclaimed as she narrated it to her friend over the phone.

Oh brother! Jen exclaimed to herself knowing that it would take a long time for her to tell her dream.

Start of Alex's Dream

It was so crowded. The snow was so thick that you can't even leave the window shield not functioning for a second or two. Though the weather conditions are like this, life was so sweet for the blue-haired princess.

She can't help but to smile as her Antoine tell her his misadventures as a kid.

"Because I fought with that platinum blonde idiot, I fell off the tree and was sent to the hospital for a month!" he shared to her and she laughed aloud forgetting to act lady-like.

She tried to contain her unstoppable laughter, "What did your parents do?" she asked him and he took a sip in his hot coffee.

"Well," he said, "My mother was concerned for my speedy recovery because I'll miss my chess championships while my father…he sort of got…how do I say this…he acted like a person who came out from the mental institute and in the end, he told me to pretend to be soft spoken."

"Really?" she rubbed her hands together to make them warm, "Gosh! It's getting colder and colder here!' she hugged herself and felt something covered or rather, someone hugged her to make her fell warm.

He looked at her lovely eyes, "Is this warm enough?"

All she can do is nod.

He held her chin and tilted it in order to give her a passionate kiss but…

Antoine's mouth moved but it wasn't his voice wasn't the one that was coming out.

"Wake up!" she saw his mouth move but it wasn't his voice, "WAKE UP I SAY!"

She then snapped back at reality.

End of Alex's Dream

"And what happened after?" Jen inquired as she cleaned her finger nails by using the nail clipper.

She sighed, "Then it was mom who was waking me up and not Antoine. When I woke up, I wished I closed the door so that mom didn't barge in and I had that kiss!"

"That's sad!" he friend feigned her sympathy, "Next time tell me if you have that dream so that I can come too." There was a hint of sarcasm in her voice but Alex wasn't able to see it though (and she is called a coordinator!)

"But I need to wake up and that great dream would end!" she reasoned out.

"And I won't be finishing catching a shark in the Pacific Ocean." Jen sighed and saw the time and it was very late, "Sorry, got to go. I can already hear dad's pleading voice!" she then hung up the phone.

Alex sighed yet still smiled, "At least I got to tell her!" she then placed the phone back at its place and laid on her bed, "Good night…my friend."

If only she knew that he wasn't having a great night at all.

The next day, in the Campbell Manor…

She smiled.

She just received news that the school that Athrun was attending had just started their break so it means no one will notice his disappearance.

She placed her cell phone inside her bag and her gaze shifted to the handsome blue-haired prince. Whether he is old or young, he seems to look forever dashing. She let her hands ran through his shiny blue hair and it leaded to his soft face.

She slowly bowed her head to reach his level. When she was about to close the gap between them a thunder-like pain struck her and made her stop this act. She slowly stood and rubbed her temples over and over again.

"Wh-What…is…th-this!" she heard a voice telling her to stop but of course, she tried to resist it.

"NNNNNOOOOO!" she screamed as she ran outside the room.

A smile was seen in the gentle and handsome face of the blue-haired prince.

With Cagalli…

Cagalli was about to reach for the door knob, turn it and ran fast outside of the house but…

"Today is Sunday and where do you think you are going old lady?" said by no one other than her own daughter, Alex.

"Um…" Cagalli tried to think a lie to tell, "I was just going to visit—"

"Your beloved little brother? But you just saw him yesterday!" Alex told her as she placed her hands in her hips.

"It's just that…HEY!" Cagalli suddenly snapped at Alex, "I'm your mother and you're my daughter. I'm older and you're younger. I have the authority and you don't." she yelled at her, "And why did you addressed me as an old lady? Huh? Tell me!"

Alex seemed spaced out, "Got to go and make breakfast!" she then speeded to the kitchen.

Cagalli closed the door and sat on the chair in the dinner table, You get smarter through the years of experiences, she told herself, And you get out of work as long as—

"Hey!" Alex ran to the dining area and pointed the spatula to her mother, "It's your turn to cook and you lured me in doing your work! You're a cheat!" she shouted louder, "A cheat I tell yo-"

Cagalli covered her mouth, "I got it," she whispered, "You don't need to announce tat it the whole neighborhood, do you?"

Alex sighed and gave in. she gave her the spatula, "Now, go there and do your work."

Cagalli nodded, "Yes my daughter." She then went to the kitchen while Alex began to snicker.

She grinned, "She fell for it again!" she told herself and tried to stop her laughter.

In the Yamato Residence…

"Are you sure he's fine, Kira?" Lacus asked him as she dried the dishes by using the old cloth.

Kira sighed for the third time, "Yes, I am. Besides, I know it's not a big deal and it won't be a hassle…I think so."

Lacus placed the dishes inside the cabinet, "I hope you're right, Kira."

Ezrael continued to stare blankly on the floor while thinking deeply about something.

Why?

Was the only word in his mind. He tried to remember what she said.

Start of flashback

Alex entered his room. Once that she closed the door shut, her usual cheerful face became impassive. She slowly walked around his room and sat on the couch.

"What's up?" he asked as he was busy chatting with the other gang leaders of each district.

She sighed and let removed her shoes. She flexed both her fingers and feet, "Nothing much."

That response made him stop chatting. He immediately closed his computer and sat beside her. As far as he knows, whenever her response is like that, she has a big predicament at hand. He flexed his fingers and clasped it together as he faced he with a concerned look glued on his face.

"What's the problem, Alexandra?" he never uses her full name in simple conversations with her, "Tell me." He said in a serious tone.

She sighed and faced him but she didn't looked at him directly, "Antoine is missing."

He felt his mouth go dry.

"I don't know exactly who but if I may ask," she held her hands together, "Have you told this to another gang leaders or asked for support?"

Ezrael shook his head, "My only back-up is Mark." Was his response.

"I get it now." She stood and began to walk away, "Thanks but I really need him. I want to know who and I think…" She stopped walking, "Mom has something for Antoine." She then twisted the knob of the door and left his room.

What does his aunty got to do with that guy?

Why is he so important all of a sudden?

End of flashback

Ezrael sighed and hugged his knees closer to himself.

What will he do? Was the question in his mind.

In the Park…

It was snowing already.

Most of the people that Yzak Joule has seen are happy. They were happy because they have someone to be with. Children are happy because has stopped for awhile and they can now play for some extra hours more. Couples are happy to spend some time with their partners while families are happy to be together.

He sighed as he sat on the snowy bench. He didn't mind if it was partially covered with snow.

Shiho…

Was all he can think about. The beautiful lady wasn't really the most beautiful but her determination and great personality is the one that makes her stand out from the rest of the women population. She wasn't the type of girl who likes to wear dresses. And heels? Oh forget it! Lacus had a hard time convincing her to wear one of those three inches tall. She's somewhat a Cagalli junior.

Yzak slumped. Why is his life like this?

Yzak stood and began to make his way towards the parking. He was about to reach for his keys and open the door but the key slipped from his hand. He quickly bends down and reaches for it but as he was about to come up, someone hit the back of his knees which caused him fall.

"I'm sorry Ms…REY!" he said in disbelief. Sometimes its hard to distinguish if it's Rey or a girl with the same color of eyes and length of hair, "Nice to see you!" Rey extended his hand and he took it in order to pick himself up.

"Same." Was all he said.

Yzak got in the driver's seat and began to start the engine, "Who are you with, by the way?" he inquired to the blonde.

"I'm with—"

"REY!" a female voice called out and now stood beside Rey.

Yzak's eyes widen in shock.

"Shiho, Yzak's here." Said Rey and Shiho's eyes widen as well.

"YOU!" the two of them said at the same time.

End of Chapter

Author's Note:

Sorry for the long update! School work got in the way.

Hope you guys like the chapter! BTW, I have an LJ in live journal, my pen name is Nareiya.

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Nareiya