Ahh, another chap... guess you people know this story is about to end. Just one more chap, and I'll begin to write an/someother story/ies. Thanks to thus who gave reviews to this short-minded lazy author! Nyah, wishI could write better story/ies then. Jaa ne!
Wait, disclaimer: Although the scientists find a way to prevent doomsday and people all 'round the world stop their stupid war, I don't and I guess will never own Gundam SEED/Destiny
Theory of Conspiracy: The Incident
Kira's violet eyes stabbed the TV monitor motionlessly. Another report on Cagalli. She finally agreed with the development of Orb's new research center, obviously caused by the effect of her father. Uzumi really supported the development as he used 'we-need-power-to-protect-the-people' thingy for the reason why Orb needed the research center.
"She seems very happy," Lacus sat beside Kira.
"Indeed," Kira murmured.
Cagalli walked behind the microphones, she was about to give a speech. Uzumi was there too, he sat next to Cagalli's side. The old face of his looked oddly cautious. Athrun was a little behind them, stood defensively as he played the part of her bodyguard. The ex-soldier of ZAFT had not given Kira any sign whether he had found something weird on Uzumi or not yet.
"…for the future of Orb! Therefore…" Cagalli's speech suddenly interrupted as a gunshot heard. Kira's face turned in horror when he saw his sister fell behind.
Everyone in the place went panic. Athrun quickly rushed to see if Cagalli was alright. She was still conscious, but her frowning face showed how much pain she felt. Cagalli hissed when Athrun checked her wound. The bullet missed its target, but the blood gushed out like it would never stop.
"Somebody call the paramedic! I need a stretcher, now! Representative Athha is injured!" Athrun shouted to anyone near. Why does a thing like this must happen! He groaned inside his mind.
"Ath…run," Cagalli whispered, her face began to look very pale and her fingers were as cold as ice cubes.
"Hush, it's okay. I'll get you right away," Athrun coaxed her with a smile.
Cagalli shook her head. "My father…" she said before she lost her consciousness.
"Glad to see you're all right, sis," Kira wrapped his arms around her carefully.
"Kira, you're hurting me!" she scowled.
"Oops, sorry," Kira release his arms.
"Are you really okay, Cagalli?" asked Lacus concernedly.
"I'm fine, really. One of my ribs is broken and my body hurt when I move, but other than that I'm just fine. Thanks for the blood, bro," she beamed on Kira. Yes, since Cagalli had lost quite much blood, Kira gave her his own so that she could be operated (A/N: Well, they're twins! And I think twins have the same blood type;).
"That what siblings are for, right?" Kira returned Cagalli's word which she said earlier. Cagalli forced herself not to laugh because her left side would be hurt if she did so.
"Where is Athrun? I haven't seen him since last night," Lacus wondered.
"He's here," Athrun closed the door and sat on the chair beside Cagalli's bed. "Sorry, I left. Got some errands to be done," he apologized. Athrun's face looked a bit worn out. He must be tired for all the things that had happened. First, taking care of Cagalli. Then, facing a furious Kira. Third, searched and caught the assassin who shot Cagalli. Finally, facing the media. The last part was the most tiring one.
"How about my father? Is he all right?" Cagalli asked Athrun. She was surprised when she saw the hesitant look on Athrun's face. "Hey, what's wrong?" she tugged the end of his sleeve.
"Well…"Athrun change a look with Kira, and then with Lacus. There was something she must hear, and the thing wouldn't be pleasant.
"He's not injured, right?" Cagalli began to worry.
Athrun shook his head. "No, he's not."
"Thank God…" the Princess of Orb leaned her back to the mountain of pillow behind her. "You're expression told me the opposite, you know that? Why do your faces all seem bothered? Did something happen when I was unconscious?" she asked. Athrun embraced her unexpectedly.
"I'm sorry. I really am sorry," he whispered with husky voice.
"Athrun? Oh!" Cagalli pushed her boyfriend away. "Quit acting weird and tell me what happened!" she demanded with the sound that could send all the other representatives to fulfill her orders in instant.
"This is about Uzumi-sama," Lacus said, her voice as gentle as usual but there was a hint of sadness inside.
"What happened? What's wrong with my father?" Cagalli snapped. A giddy feeling tickled her stomach.
"The wrong thing is… we found out that he's not your father," Athrun turned his face to another direction, he couldn't stand to see Cagalli's face. A pang of guilt pierced his heart.
Cagalli's mind blanked out for a few second. Slowly she processed the information which she had just received from Athrun. The blonde stared at Athrun, hoping to get any sign that he was only joking. But he was not joking.
"Your joke is not funny, Zala," she murmured in denial. The eyes of the coordinator showed nothing but honesty. "You're lying!" she yelled not wanting to believe his words.
"I wish I am, Cagalli! But I'm not. That person is not your father, he's not Uzumi Nala Athha!" Athrun shouted in frustration.
"This is not funny, Athrun. Why do you say such a mean thing? He's my father, I know that," Cagalli began to cry. But no matter how hard she tried to refuse it, her heart could feel the truth in what he said.
"We all wish he is your father," Kira whispered softly. "But, sis…"
Cagalli threw a pillow to him. "Don't you dare to say that! I know you're jealous, but don't do this to me! I'll do anything for you, but Father, he… he…" she buried her face in her hands, her cry grew even louder. Kira was very shocked to hear the thing she said.
"Cagalli, get a grip of yourself. None of us are lying. That person was paid by the people who wanted the new research center. Please, trust us. We don't want to see you hurt either," Lacus tried to explain.
"No! I don't believe you! He IS my father, I know it!" Cagalli screamed and shooed her friends. "Leave me alone… please, leave me," she begged while crying.
"Come on, Kira. Let Athrun handle this," Lacus put a hand on Kira's shoulder and lead him out of the room. Poor Kira, Cagalli's word wounded him quite bad. The two went out of the room and searched for a place to talk together.
Athrun stared at Cagalli who was still crying while burying her face in hands.
"Cagalli…"
"I said get out!"
Athrun pulled her between his arms and held her tight. Cagalli yelled and shouted and begged him to let her go, she hit his chest hard several time before finally gave up and cried in his warm embrace. She started to curse and asked Athrun why such a thing must happen. It was just too much for her to lose her 'father' again. She thought she found someone to look up to. She thought she found someone who will lead her, will guide her. Then suddenly all the thought was taken away. The pain was unbearable even for a strong person like her. She sobbed like it was the end of the world. Athrun stroke her hair gently, he knew it was a hard thing to be accepted. But ones who had died could never return.
They could never.
Kira: Come here you censored censored censored author!
Me: Did I do anything wrong?
Kira: This is for making a story that makes my sister suffers! (gone SEED mode and aims at me with Archangels' Lohengrin)
Me: Hey, this is not a happy story! What do you expect! (uses Athrun as a shield)
Athrun: (Yelled panickly) Kira, STOP! For the sake of Orb and PLANT, Kiraaaa...!
Lacus: Kira, do you realize that ifshedies no one will give this story an end?
Kira: (back to normal mode) You're right...
Me: Nah, that's better. Thank you, Lacus
Lacus: No problem
Athrun: (still shaking as the effect of being aimed by the Lohengrin) Ple, ple, please revieww...