Chapter 21
Not yet Confirmed
Summary- What if Kira was a girl?
Disclaimer- I don't won Gundam Seed/Destiny
Cagalli sighed deeply as she boarded the Eternal. She had just received her new Gundam and was determined to bring it to the Eternal so that she would be able to go over preparations for the final battle properly with Kira, Athrun and Lacus.
Cagalli had come alone much to the disagreement of her bodyguard. However she was determined to come on her own.
Kira was after all her sister.
Though they never confirmed it and most likely never will without a DNA test, she believed with all her heart that the brunette was indeed her twin sister. The resemblance was only part of it. Surely two people who never met each other and looked to alike could not be a mere coincidence. Plus they were coordinator and natural which only complicated things even further with the resemblance.
True she had blonde hair and Kira had brown. Her eyes were amber and Kiras were amethyst. She was hot-headed and had a very short temper while Kira was calm and patient.
Still give Kira a blonde wig and color contacts they would be almost identical.
Cagalli made her way to the locker room and changed out of her flight suit. She put on a red jacket and white pants.
She pulled out the picture that confirmed her suspicions of her blood relation to Kira. She felt tears prick at the corner of her eyes as she gazed at it.
The woman (who she assumed was their mother) looked so happy in the picture holding the infants. Cagalli felt pain in her chest knowing that she would not have memories of a loving mother such as this and a twin sister.
However she was determined to bring the war to a quick end and get to know her only family better.
Cagalli wiped her eyes almost harshly and made her way down the corridors. She didn't know which room Kira was in but she was sure some else did.
"Excuse me!" Cagalli called to a lower ranking officer.
"Yes?" The woman asked.
"I was wondering if you happened to know where Kiras room is." Cagalli asked but felt stupid for asking. This woman was a low rank and most likely only knew the basics of the ship…also she seemed shy and didn't seem to be the type to talk to superior officers let alone Kira who was a pilot.
"Um…n-no I don't…I am sorry" the woman said blushing that she was of no help.
Cagalli didn't say a word. She wasn't too concerned if she seemed rude or not. She merely left with a slight nod and continued on her way.
Cagalli turned the corner and saw someone she least expected. Though she could only see the persons back she knew who it was.
"Athrun?" Cagalli said just a bit louder than a whisper.
The cobalt coordinator didn't seem to hear her. Cagalli stared in confusion.
Athrun seemed to be holding something. His arms where wrapped around something she could not see for his body was blocking it. His head was titled down ward and he seemed to be very relaxed, which was a slight surprise to her for whenever she was in his presents he seemed stiffer.
"Athrun." Cagalli called again a little louder and walked towards the taller man.
Apparently Athrun had heard her and his head snapped up and turned to look at her from the side. Athrun face seemed flushed.
Cagalli frowned. What was the matter?
Cagalli stepped more to the side and walked closer. She gasped.
Apparently Athrun was indeed holding something.
Cagalli stared wide-eyed at Kira. Kira had her head down in embarrassment and looked up at Cagalli from under her fringe shyly. Kira was still in the hold Athrun had on her, with his arms tightly secured around her waist.
"C-Cagalli…what brings you here?" Kira stammered shyly.
Cagalli did not know why Kira and Athrun seemed so embarrassed…but she had an idea. If Kiras slightly swollen lips and both their disheveled appearance was any indication on what activities that had taken place.
Cagalli cleared her throat and tried smiling at the two but it came out in a smirk. "I wanted to talk to you about something Kira, but I can come by later…I wouldn't want to interrupt anything." Cagalli spoke with the slyness of a fox but she was also blushing.
Athrun seemed all for the idea of Cagalli leaving as he tightened his grip on Kira. However Kira was far to embarrassed to continue.
"No, no that's alright." Kira said tugging at Athrun's arms slightly indicating that she wished to be released.
Athrun obliged.
Cagalli gave Athrun a wink before turning to Kira again. "Well I wanted to talk to you about the photo."
Kira nodded. She understood what Cagalli meant and was glad that she brought it up. She too wanted to set things straight.
Athrun however was confused. "Photo? What photo?" Athrun asked politely.
Cagalli glanced at Kira. She wasn't sure if Kira wanted to explain or she should.
Kira looked at Athrun and smiled. "The photo of Cagalli and me when we were little."
Athrun still didn't understand and frowned.
Kira sighed. "It is not for certain but Cagalli and I may be sisters."
Athrun eyes widen like two dinner plates.
Cagalli nodded her head in agreement.
Kira looked at Cagalli again. "I really do want to believe that you are my sister Cagalli. I would love to know that I have some real family somewhere…but I think it is best that we don't get our hopes up."
Cagalli nodded but then gave Kira a confused look.
Kira seemed to sense the other girls' confusion. "I have already figured out that I'm adopted. It makes perfect sense really and if you are my sister that would only confirm it." Kira spoke with sadness in her voice but their also was acceptance.
Cagalli frowned. "I don't care I think that you are my twin."
Kira was about to say something when Athrun cut her off.
"I'm no expert but I do see a resemblance between you two. You have similar bone structure in the face. Plus you are both as stubborn as can be." Athrun said and laughed nervously at the glares he got for the last comment.
Kira smiled. "It is nice to know that I have a sister."
Cagalli smiled also. "Nothing is confirmed but I do concern you a great friend and my sister."
Kira nodded in approval.
Cagalli then looked at Athrun. "On to different matters when do suppose the next battle will be?"
Athrun and Kira both shrugged.
"I could be any day now. We have to be prepared for anything." Athrun said in a stern voice.
Kira nodded in agreement.
Cagalli looked at Kira. "I still don't know how you became a soldier."
Kira looked at Cagalli in shock. "I really don't know myself."
Soundly they heard a familiar voice call out to them.
They all turned to see the Pink Princess herself.
"Hello everyone. I would like it you could come with me to the bridge. We must go over some things so that the next battle will be our last." Lacus said as she walked up to them.
They all nodded and followed.
After a grueling three hours of talking and sharing ideas the time finally came.
Much sooner than expected the alarms went off and radars picked up EA and ZAFT ships as they approached one another.
Kira and Athrun shared a quick peck before Kira left to leave with Lacus. Leaving Cagalli and Athrun alone to head to the hanger on their own.
"Are you sure you want to fight Cagalli?" Athrun asked. He wasn't too worried for the natural. He knew that she could handle herself…but then again she was a natural.
Cagalli turned sharply to glare at Athrun. "All I want is to end the war! I'm not going to let anyone else die! Not you or that girl that could be my little sister." Cagalli stated firmly.
Athrun cocked an eyebrow at this. "Little…? Couldn't she be your older sister?" Athrun asked with amusement.
Cagalli sent a nasty glare towards Athrun. "NO WAY! She is defiantly the younger one!"
Athrun laughed well heartedly. "Yeah, I guess your right."
Athrun and Cagalli made their way towards the hanger to see Kira just climbing into the Freedom.
"Hurry up!" came a loud call from one of the mechanics.
Athrun gave Cagalli a mock salute and headed towards the Justice.
"Kira Yamato, Freedom Launching!"
"Athrun Zala, Justice Launching!"
"Mwu La Fllage, Strike lets go!"
"Cagalli Yula Atha, Strike Rouge Launching!"
Then they were there. Out in the star lit sky that seemed to promise the death of many but the end result of peace. No one was for certain of what would happen and who would be coming back, but all knew what they wanted to achieve….
Peace.
A/N I am so sorry for the short chapter! I really needed to get the whole Sister thing out of the way though. I know that the story is not following the original time-line as much as I said it would. I keep changing on how many more chapters I will do! I can't decide! Anyways I hope that you liked it. I couldn't really think of what to put in for the battle discussion so I left it for you to decide.
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