Genki desu ka, minna-san? I'm sorry for the long update, something went wrong with my computer (I was surfing on the web when it suddenly made a very horrible beeping sound before finally went dead.I really thought it would explode!). And all those freaking homeworks, teachers could be really mean sometimes, eh? Well, enough with the stupid chat. My other job's calling!

Enjoy the fic!

Ehm, disclaimer: Even if the Pluto melts and the sun freezes, I don't and I think will never own Gundam SEED/Destiny

Theory of Conspiracy: The Suspicion

Athrun stole a look at Cagalli who was talking with Uzumi. Her face seemed very happy every time she had a time near her father. But Athrun felt the opposite. There was something about Uzumi that bothered him, although he couldn't find out why. Athrun was really keen to seek for the reason, but he didn't want to hurt Cagalli's feeling. She was very proud of her father and to meet him again was one of her biggest happiness. And Athrun afraid if he found something wrong with her father, she would break down.

"…thrun? Athrun!" Cagalli waved a hand in front of his face.

"Yes?" Athrun turned his face to see her.

"What do you think about building a new research center?" she asked as they walked to the garden.

"A new research center? I think you opposed the plan," Athrun took her left hand and held it gently.

"Yes, I did," she sighed heavily. "But my father disagreed with my action. He said having a research center is important to help protecting the country."

"May be, but it's not always like that, right?" Athrun said calmly. Again, a weird feeling kicked his nerve. "Your father said he trusted this country to you, so just do everything the way you want."

"I know," Cagalli leaned her head to his shoulder. "But my father… he was the former leader, therefore I think I need to listen to his opinion," she closed her eyes, letting Athrun to lead the way. Sometimes it's good to have someone to guide you, even if it's only for a small thing.

Athrun brought Cagalli to a bench and they sat there together. He stroke her blonde hair while wondering why he always had those uncomfortable feeling around Uzumi. He was confused to decide whether he must do an investigation on Uzumi or not. One suspicious move Athrun said to himself. And he would find one coherent reason to do a search on Uzumi. It didn't take a long time for Athrun to get the chance.

It was two days after his talk with Cagalli when he found something strange with Uzumi. Athrun stayed at the Athha mansion because Cagalli asked him to help her with her computer. At the middle of the night, the blue haired coordinator who had just finished reprogramming her computer went out of the work room to get some drink. But when he was walking to the kitchen, he saw someone standing in the library (A/N: I don't really know if there's a library at the Athha mansion, but I think a house that big should have one). Athrun stole a look and his heart almost stopped when he recognized it was Uzumi. The man stood right next to his wheelchair, he was making a phone call.

Athrun quickly hid himself and tried to listen to the conversation. Unfortunately, he could only catch a few words. Research center, the Princess, and… annihilate? He gulped quietly. Something wrong was about to happen.

"Understood. I'll call you again later," Uzumi hung the phone up. He sat on his wheelchair, an evil smirk appeared on his old face.

"I know that there's something wrong with that old man!" Kira shouted after he heard Athrun's report. He slammed his fist on the table, his face was so scary that the kids quickly ran away to save themselves. Lacus put a hand on Kira's shoulder.

"Calm down, Kira. You're scaring the kids," she said.

"Aaaaargh! I know, I know, sorry… But to think something bad is going to happen to my sister…"Kira clenched his fists. He felt disgusted at himself for not sensing such a big trouble. "I should've known there's something wrong. One who had died could never return. Damn it, why didn't I realize it from the start?" the brunette started to curse. And all I did was worrying about our bond, I can't believe myself Kira's eyes burned in anger.

"We must tell Cagalli," decided Kira.

"Not so fast," Athrun shook his head. "If we do it, she might be hurt. Didn't you see her face every time she spent her time with Uzumi-sama?"

Kira whined out loud. Athrun was right, there was a possibility that Cagalli would be hurt. And a wound in the heart always stays longer than the ones you get on your body. He didn't want to see her cry again. He wanted his sister to be happy.

"Listen, Kira. I understand your feeling. I'm also upset for being stupid and not able to protect Cagalli. But we need to find a gentle way to tell her," Athrun said wisely.

"But how?" Kira ran his finger between his hair.

The three coordinators started to think one good way to tell Cagalli. It won't be an easy matter since she was a very stubborn person and none of them wanted Cagalli to be hurt again.

"I think we need some proof," Lacus who had been silent suddenly spoke.

"Great idea. But who will search for it?" asked Kira again.

"I think I can do it," Athrun shrugged. Since he was the only one who could reach the Athhas easily, the task seemed to could only be done by him.

"Okay, we're counting on you," Lacus smiled.

Athrun: So long to update and it's only a short chap

Solid: I know. Don't blame me, blame my teachers. Those stupid homeworks... Eureka! Why don't you help me to do it?

Athrun: Me?

Solid: No. Of course yes! You're the only coordinator around, my homework's like a piece of cake to you!

Athrun: I suppose...

Cagali: Say yes and sign your deathnote, Zala

Athrun: Uhmm...(sweating under Cagalli's icy glare)

Solid: Say no and say goodbye to your peaceful days (fingers threatening aroung the keyboard)

Athrun: (sweating until his shirt soaked)...

Lacus: Poor Athrun

Kira: (sighed happily) At least I'm safe... Please review!