Disclaimer: Everyone knows what's supposed to be put here, ne? Gundam Seed ain't mine. Period. Oh, and the song "Wherever You Will Go" isn't mine either. It's The Calling's.

a/n: Oh look it's an early update. Looks like I've lost my lazy streak. For now. By the way, starting from this chapter I'm going to answer your reviews in my Livejournal, which is in my profile. Clicky on the homepage button, kay? And now it's time for…

Chapter 7: Wherever You Will Go

December 7 CE 77 12: 01 am

"Can you tell me, Miss Clyne? Can you tell me why I dream of you every night?" Shawn asked, rather politely.

Lacus couldn't say anything. After a few seconds, Shawn walked. Lacus fell in step with him.

"I… didn't know… that you…"

"Here," Shawn said, handing Lacus the ring she'd been looking for. "This must be yours."

"Thank you," she replied. "I really thought I lost it."

"It must be special."

"Yes… yes it is," Lacus said, glad with the change of topic.

Both of them were walking along one of the wooden docks where small boats were kept in place by ropes tied to pegs. When Shawn reached the edge, he sat. Lacus followed, deciding that it would be awkward for her to remain standing.

"I can see why you like it here, Mister Frost."

"I'm glad I discovered this place when I came here, Miss Clyne."

"You know, I've noticed that only a few people call me that anymore," Lacus said, a sad smile on her face.

"What do most people call you?" Shawn said.

"Mrs. Zala."

"I never knew you were married."

"It was… arranged after me and Athrun were born," she explained. "And my father told me about it only the night before graduation day. And the night before…" she trailed off.

"The night before what?" Shawn prodded.

"The night before Kira died," Lacus finished.

Shawn wasn't expecting to hear what he just heard. So her life isn't just a nice fairy tale, is it? He thought.

"But you told him, didn't you?" Shawn asked. "You told him about it. Before he died."

Lacus shook her head. "No. And that's why I feel guilty, even now. Especially now."

"Because I remind you of him."

Lacus looked away from the lake and into Shawn's amethyst eyes. He knew he had guessed correctly.

"Yes. You do. Very much, in fact," Lacus answered. "But I know you and Kira are different."

"How different?"

"Well, Kira was gentle, caring, loving. But he never could really express himself in front of me," Lacus said. "Unlike you. You seem to be a frank and honest person who can be rude whenever you want to."

Shawn had to smile. Everything she'd said about him was indeed true.

So lately, I've been wonderin' who will be there to take my place

"What are you smiling about, Mister Frost?"

"Please, call me Shawn, okay?" he said, not wanting formality at that moment. "And I was just thinking… you described me perfectly, did you know that?"

"Really?" Lacus said, a smile playing on her lips. Shawn realized she had a great smile.

When I'm gone you'll need love to light the shadows of your face

What was he thinking? He mentally punched himself. I can't fall for her, he thought. I can't!

Lacus looked back at the lake, the moon casting a warm glow on the water.

If a great wave shall fall, it would fall upon us all

"I don't think I want to go home yet, Shawn," she said.

"Me neither," Shawn replied, his previous thoughts evaporated upon hearing the pink-haired girl's voice. "I'm glad you like it here, Lacus."

The pink-haired princess tried not to act stunned, but she was. Shawn had said her name, for the first time since they met.

And between the sand and stone, could you make it on your own

She looked at him again. His brown hair was untidy, as usual. His lavender eyes reflected the moonlight.

At that moment, she finally knew. She accepted the fact that she was looking at another person, not at Kira Yamato. If she only knew that Kira and Shawn were just one person.

If I could, then I would, I'd go wherever you will go

Shawn felt something hit his shoulder. He looked at his right and saw Lacus's temple resting on it. He didn't know what to do other than watch her sleep.

Way up high, or down low, I'll go wherever you will go

So he did.


12: 05 am

"Athrun, where are we going? It's twelve o' clock midnight!" Cagalli said. Athrun kept walking.

"Please, Cagalli, can you just follow me, for once?"

"Not without an explanation."

Athrun stopped walking. Cagalli was too busy trying to get a word out of Athrun that she didn't notice that he had led her to the city playground.

"Athrun, why are we here?" Cagalli asked, sounding afraid, almost. Who knew what could happen at this time of night? She seated herself on one of the small swings.

"Have you forgotten, Cagalli?" Athrun said, sitting beside her. "This was where we first met."

The blond-haired girl realized what he said was true. They did meet here. Right at this spot.

Flashback…

January 2 CE 58 5:12 pm

Cagalli was three years old. Her amber eyes scanned the playground. She saw her brother, Kira, playing with some guy with blue hair. She was just about to march over to the sandbox when she tripped.

"Ahh!"

Cagalli's yell caused Kira's little head to turn. "Cagalli!"

The child with blue hair followed Kira's gaze. "Ca-gal-li? What's that?"

"That's my sister!" Kira answered. "Come on, let's go save her."

"But she's not my sister."

"Okay, you stay here, Athrun," Kira said, running to where his sister was sitting. She was crying and clutching her right knee at the same time.

"Hey, I'll come!" Athrun said, changing his mind.

Kira reached Cagalli after a few seconds. "Cagalli? Are you okay?" He held out his hand.

"I don't need your help," Cagalli said childishly. Wait, she was a child. She stood up. She winced because of the pain in her knee.

"Ow!"

"So that's Ca… Ca…what's her name again?"

"Cagalli, Athrun. Cagalli," Kira said seriously, shaking his head in an almost parental way.

"Ca…ga…lli. Ugh, it's so hard!"

"Why can you say my name and Athrun can't?" Cagalli wondered.

Kira shrugged. "I don't know."

"Wait, I think I got it!" Athrun said, determined. "Caga…Caga…Cagalli!"

"You did it!" Kira cheered.

"I did it! I did it, Cagalli!"

"Of course I remember, Athrun," Cagalli said. "Funny, wasn't it?"

Athrun smiled, remembering again. "Yeah. I couldn't get your name right, the first time."

Cagalli knew there was more than one reason Athrun brought her here. "Athrun? There's more to this right? You didn't bring me here just to remind me of how we first met."

"You're right," Athrun said, a wry smile on his face. "I actually thought we wouldn't be able to celebrate this day."

This day? Cagalli thought. What's so special about this day? Today'sDecember 7.So…?

"Cagalli-,"

"Athrun?" the blond-haired princess of Orb said, finally realizing it. "Happy anniversary."

"You remembered."

"I'm not that old, stupid."

"I love you, Cagalli," Athrun said, moving in to kiss her. His position was kind of awkward, seeing as he was sitting on a swing. Just when he was really close, he fell off.

"Ow," Athrun said, rubbing his head.

Cagalli laughed. Athrun stood up.

"Hey, you still owe me a kiss."

"Not if you don't catch me!" Cagalli challenged, suddenly standing up and running.

"Aw come on!" Athrun said, running after her.

I know now just quite how my life and love might still go on

Athrun sped up his run and caught up. He grabbed Cagalli's hand, which caused her to stop abruptly. Athrun was still running though, and her girlfriend's sudden stop yanked him back. They both stumbled on the ground. Athrun found himself on top of Cagalli.

In your heart, in your mind

"Athrun?"

"Um… yeah?"

"About that… kiss…"

"Thank you for reminding me," Athrun said softly, before he planted a kiss on Cagalli's lips.

I'll stay with you for all of time


12:12 am

Shawn carried Lacus back to his car and laid her in the back seat. He looked at her sleeping form. It brought a smile to his face, seeing how peaceful she slept.

If I could, then I would, I'll go wherever you will go

And before he knew what he was doing, he kissed the sleeping girl. It only lasted for a second, but for Shawn it was enough.

Way up high, or down low, I'll go wherever you will go

He hopped in the front seat of the car. He'd wait till Lacus would wake up, then he would bring her home.

If I could turn back time, I'll go wherever you will go

Shawn had only met her a day ago, but he couldn't deny it now. He had feelings for her. And he knew it.

But Lacus was married. And he had a fiancée. He knew he had to suppress his emotions, so that no one would get hurt.

If I could make you mine

Yet Shawn would treasure this memory. He would remember every detail. For the sake of a love that could never be born.

I'll go wherever you will go


a/n: I really wanted to put in the whole song. But I guess I'm just too lazy. (sigh) Well, folks, that's chapter 7. Oh, yeah, other characters will be joining this fic at around chappie 9 or so. So stay tuned!