Chapter 8
Kira (re-written)
Summary- What if Kira was a girl?
Disclaimer- I don't own Gundam Seed/Destiny
A/N ok just so you know yes this is going to be a Kira and Athrun fic…..but that may change as I am a very cruel person. Muwahahaha (evil laugh)
Kiras P.O.V
"Tori!" I called, racing after the small mechanical bird. I had left my work on the Strike to search for him as he left the hanger.
I found myself outside. No one was around which was very surprising. I was half expecting to be scolded for not finishing my work and be shod back inside. I was fortunate though.
"Where did he go?" I asked myself pushing my hair behind my ear as it got caught in a light breeze. I had cut it not to long ago. My once very long hair that went down to the small of my back was now at my shoulders. I was almost petrified at how much I resembled Cagalli when I looked in the mirror for the first time. I didn't want to cut it but it was starting to become a hassle. I didn't have the time like I use to too take care of it, plus it was constantly getting in the way of my helmet.
I walked along the concrete ground in search of the only possession I had to remind me of my childhood with my best friend. I sighed.
I still felt guilty about leaving the island. Not because I didn't tell him, sense we are at war and I don't have to tell him everything, but because I wasn't sure if he was rescued or not. It was silly I know sense I had seen the ZAFT forces enter the area, but I couldn't help but worry for my old friend.
I continued until I was in a fairly open area. I was able to see the rode of the city from my post. I looked over to where only a metal fence separated me from the city, soldiers from civilians, war from peace. A metal fence that wasn't even that strong was the only boundary of two separate worlds. I hoped my birdie didn't fly over the fence.
I was about to move on when I notice four figures on the other side leaning against a railing. I looked closer, allowing my perfect coordinator vision to august. I notice that they seemed to be wearing military uniforms, one similar to mine. Only in a light blue and not orange (A/N Kira is wearing the mechanic uniform as or the others) I notice one of them heading towards the fence. I started to go as well to see what the other wanted. I was shocked still when I soon recognized the face of the other. I was hesitant on wither I should proceed or not.
'Should I go?' I asked myself. I looked again not moving a millimeter from my spot to see Tori perched on the others hand.
"Great." I murmured. I knew that if I wanted my bird back that I would have to go. I told myself that it was just to get Tori. I would get him back and then leave. No talking, and defiantly no letting my emotions get the better of me!
My mind was frustrated and perplexed. My heart though was practically leaping for joy though and was beating rapidly. I groaned mentally. It's hard to understand anything when your brain is telling you one thing and your heart is demanding another.
Finally my legs responded and I walked over to the fence.
Athruns P.O.V
I leaned against the rail behind me contently. Yzak and Dearka were talking about something I had no idea about and wasn't interested enough to find out. Nicol was at my right fiddling with an electronic device of some sort as well. I wasn't too interested of finding out if the Archangel was here or not. I was pretty sure that they were here still since they wouldn't have been able to leave port without ZAFTS notice.
My thoughts soon drifted back to the Archangel and Strike. Well…more of the pilot of the Strike.
I was beyond furious when I awoke that fateful morning to find out that Kira was gone. I had exited the cave to see an EA aircraft leaving the area. I was certain that Kira was in that aircraft and was prepared to take the Aegis and shoot them down out of anger. Not long after wards though I was picked up by ZAFT. I was tormented for days by Yzak for getting shot down, but eventually it subsided……..for the most part.
I looked over at the Orb base. We weren't able to enter with out and id pass. We had considered taking another officers pass instead but the opportunity never came.
"This is ridiculous" Yzak snorted impatient as always.
"Yzak…." Nicol said indefinitely.
Yzak said nothing but sent a nasty glare at Nicol.
I sighed. I was about to suggest that we go leave but my train of thought was interrupted by a flash of yellow and green.
I looked up to see a very familiar robotic green bird souring down towards me. I held out my hand to allow the creature to perch on my hand.
I stared blankly at the bird as the others crowded around me.
"What is it?" I heard Yzak asked.
"It looks like a robotic bird?" Nicol stated staring intently at the small robot.
"Where did it come from?" It was Dearkas turn to ask.
I said nothing. I merely stared at the small bird I made for Kira when we were still young, it was a gift and a promise that we would see one another again.
I blinked. I was dumbfounded. I wasn't expecting to see this bird again after all that I and Kira went through. I had expected Kira to have dismantled the thing by now.
I allowed my eyes wonder up even though I was begging them to remain on the small bird. My mind ignored my request as it seemed to be more fixated on the realization that if Tori were here then Kira was also.
I couldn't contain my shock even if I wanted to, or even though I knew what I was going to see.
My eyes widen and my mouth was agar slightly as my eyes met with violet ones from across the rode and through the fence.
"Do you think it belongs to her?" Nicol asked, as he noticed Kira as well.
I didn't say anything. I started forward not giving an indication of what I was doing but the others were smart enough to figure it out. I made my way over to the fence and I felt my heart drop to my stomach. Kira looked hesitant, almost scared to come any closer.
I continued my way over, Tori still perched on my hand. I saw Kira take on a more confident pose as though she just made reconciliation to herself. She came over her pace calm and graceful like she was walking over to a good friend, which was true….in a way.
'A good friend wouldn't be fighting his best friend.' I reminded myself but shook it off. I was not the one at fault here. Kira was fighting against me, she was coordinator. But I still felt the guilt knowing that I could and most likely did injure her in some way or another during our grueling battles.
Normal P.O.V
Kira and Athrun both made their way to the fence only stopping when they were face to face.
Kira blinked and shifted her eyes nervously. She was quite sure what to do or say. She knew that with her in an Orb base when anyone who could come out and see her talking with a supposed enemy, it wouldn't be good for her nor Athrun. Plus she was certain that the four other soldiers were from ZAFT as well.
Luckily Athrun broke the silence first.
"Yours?" He asked holding his arm out so that Kira could retrieve the bird through the fence.
Kira gasped in surprise.
"Um yes thank you." Kira said in a small voice.
Athrun smiled faintly but then frowned, this was to taboo for him. As he looked at Kira he could see her as she was in there days in school. Shaking his head slightly he tried to focus more on his objective.
'Give her the bird, walk a way, give her the bird, walk a way, give her the bird, walk a way, give her the bird, walk a way…..' Athrun repeated inside his head.
Kira looked at Athrun in a confused matter for a moment.
'What's wrong?' Kira thought as Athrun face twisted into an emotional façade for one moment then to one of utter confusion and perplexity the next.
Athrun finally got himself under control as he saw Kira giving him a strange look.
"Hey! Athrun!" Nicol shouted from across the street.
"Let's GO!" Yzak snapped irritably.
Athrun mentally groaned. He gave Kira one last look and turned, but before he could take a step Kiras voice stopped him.
"Uh it was a gift!" Kira blurted out. She had panicked when she saw Athrun walking away.
Athrun stopped and turned slightly to look at Kira from the corner if his eyes.
Kira took a subconscious step back. "A gift. From a very precious friend." Kira ended and felt a wave of un-word able sadness come over her for a moment.
Athrun smiled. "Is that right?" And walked away without looking back.
Kira was shocked but didn't say anymore. She merely turned and walked back towards the building placing Tori on her shoulder.
Two tears fell to the ground. Kira wiped her eyes with her figures. She wasn't aware that she was even crying even if it was only a few tears.
She held her head back up to see Cagalli running towards her.
"Kira!" The blonde shouted.
"Cagalli….." Kira said as the shorter female approached.
"Who was that?" Cagalli asked catching her breath and gesturing towards the fence.
Kira didn't bother to look. "No one." She replied in monotone.
"Kira? Is something wrong?" Cagalli asked as she saw that Kira seemed very uncomfortable.
"No, no, nothing is wrong. In fact I'm great!" Kira said smiling though anyone could tell it was fake.
Cagalli narrowed her eyes slightly.
"Come with me." She said and grabbed the others hand before Kira had a chance to protest.
"Cagalli?" Kira questioned but didn't pull away.
Cagalli practically dragged Kira to a secluded spot in the building. It was an unused room. Its contents were a small sofa, a few shelves, and chairs and a computer and desk.
"What's going on?" Cagalli asked once the room was locked.
"I-I don't know what you mean Cagalli." Kira said not wanting to talk to anyone.
"I think you do. You have been acting strange ever since you got back from the island." Cagalli said a bit more harshly than she would have liked.
Kira frowned "It's really none of your business or concern."
Cagalli sighed and sat next to Kira on the small sofa.
"Listen….I-I don't know what's going on with you, but I would like to know." Cagalli said her voice showing worry.
Kira just looked at her.
"I really don't know how to explain it but I feel something with you. I feel a connection. I know it sounds dumb but I feel like I have known you all my life, but at the same time its scary since I know I have only known you for only a few months. Does that sound strange?" Cagalli asked.
"No it doesn't sound strange at all. I feel the same." Kira said in a small voice.
"I really do worry about you." Cagalli said then smirked. "Even if you are a coordinator."
Kira laughed slightly.
"So you going to tell me what's going on?" Cagalli asked again.
"I would if I could. But at the moment I think it's better for everyone if I just kept this to myself. A lot of people might no think to kindly to what I have to say." Kira said her voice dropping to an almost bitter tone.
Cagalli on looked at Kira with an indescribable emotion.
Kira smiled and stood up.
"Listen I better get back to work." Kira said standing up.
"Hey Kira wait." Cagalli called.
"Yes?"
"Why don't you visit your parents? I'm sure they would be trilled to see you." Cagalli asked.
"I can't do that…..not now or I may end up asking." Kira said her head bowed and eyes covered by her bangs.
"Ask what?" Cagalli asked curious.
"Why the hell would they make me a coordinator?" Kira said bitterly.
Cagalli was shocked but said nothing. She knew it mustn't be easy fighting along side with naturals when she was a coordinator.
"I'll see you later Cagalli." Kira said and was about to walk out when she was suddenly pulled back.
Cagalli turned Kira around and gave her a hug.
"Take care of yourself out there." Cagalli said.
Kira smiled and returned the hug.
"You too."
Cagalli couldn't help but feel worried. She felt like something terrible was going to happen but she couldn't figure out what.
Kira felt the same but pushed it away.
'I have nothing less to lose.' She thought and released Cagalli from her hug and went back to the Strike.
With Athrun
"Hey Athrun you ok?" Dearka asked noticing the slightly depressed look on Athruns face.
"What?" Athrun asked slightly dazed as his thought were elsewhere.
"Well your sitting there all quiet with that stupid look on your face what are we suppose to ask?" Yzak asked hotly.
"Nothing is wrong just worried I guess."
"About what?" Nicol asked.
"The Strike and the "Legged Ship". I am beginning to wonder if we should be set on destroying it." Athrun said coming up with an idea.
"Huh?" Was the unionize answer between the three.
"I mean the Strike would be and asset, along with its pilot if we could convince him or her to change sides." Athrun said serious and calm as always.
"Athrun I think you have finally snapped, a natural wouldn't be an asset." Dearka said laughing a bit.
"Hump some natural. If I didn't know better I would swear that the pilot was a coordinator." Yzak growled tracing his scar with a finger.
"Yzak?" Dearka said.
"I agree with Yzak. That pilot was able to defeat four trained Elite pilots of ZAFT as well as the commander. I doubt even a highly trained natural would be capable of such a thing." Nicol said.
Athrun was inconspicuous. 'Did they figure it out?'
"Don't be ridiculous Nicol I never said that the pilot was a coordinator because I don't think he is. I mean yeah it would make more since for that to be true but come on….what kind of a person would go against there own kind?" Yzak asked. No one answered for no one knew the answer.
'A very good friend that's who.' Athrun added in his head.
To b continued……….
A/N Alright well here is another one all done. I am sorry if it took awhile and it wasn't even that long. Like I have said before I hate the English language and I hate the English dictionary even more! I don't know the correct spell and grammar uses for many words so I am terribly sorry for any mistakes. I have had several people look it over but with the March Break and all I wasn't able to get any of my friends in time so my brother read it over. Yeah he is better in English than me but he is still only so so.
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I don't know when the next chapter will be up but I will try to get it up before the weekend.
