Just Speaking…
Chapter 2 seems different than the first, isn't it? Well, honestly I had a hard time putting more details on Lacus' character on the other hand; Kira's character is just the same as his character in the series. All I did was putting more drama in it. The 2nd chapter was a miserable one, but everything will be alright in the end. Lacus also has another reason why she needs to stay inside the house, but the secret will only be exposed later on.
Back to regular programming…
Chapter 3: Fate Begins Its Story
"Attention Student Council Officials!" boomed a loud voice through speakers in the school's hallways, "I would like to announce that there will be a meeting after class. Everyone must be present because we are going to discuss some important matters. Thank you."
"Hmm…what does Mr. Le Creuset want now?" Athrun spoke in a low voice just after hearing the broadcast.
"Perhaps another Student Council Project," uttered a voice from behind him.
"Whoa, Yzak, you startled me to death!" Athrun said in surprise.
"Athrun Zala, President of the Student Council, startled just because of the Vice President! This is hilarious!" Yzak chuckled. In the meantime, Athrun blushed deeply in embarrassment.
Ever since Athrun started schooling, he and Yzak had become fierce rivals in everything including the position for President in the Student Council Elections; however, this year was different.
When Athrun decided to run for President in the Student Council Elections, Yzak thought he should run, too. Just before Yzak was about to sign the registration form for the elections, Athrun tapped his shoulder and told him that he wanted to talk to him.
"What do you want, Zala?" Yzak asked in cold tone.
Athrun first took a deep breath and faced Yzak straight to his eyes. "Yzak, you don't need to be my rival anymore. I already chose you as my Vice President."
"What!" Yzak shouted angrily.
"I chose you because I think you would be a great replacement whenever I'm gone," said Athrun.
"I don't want to, Zala! Ever since, I always wanted to beat you, but you are too good. Now, I'm determined that I can win this election as Student Council President!" Yzak yelled loudly.
"But, don't you want to end this competition between us?"
"This competition will only end if I see you lose!" Yzak said stubbornly. He then turned his back walked back to the "Register Area".
"He's even more stubborn than I thought," Athrun sighed.
At the "Register Area", Yzak was signing his name until he saw the paper Athrun filled out. Below Athrun's name was his name for Vice President.
"Miss," he asked, "Can you erase my name on Athrun Zala's form?"
"Well," the lady began to speak, "I think I can't because that is already his decision. But, don't worry, young man, this is only the first registration to see how many students will run. There will be a second registration to see who are the pupils still determined to run in the election."
"Thank you, miss," he replied, "here is my form."
Days after his first registration, Yzak can't stop himself thinking of what Athrun said.
"Don't you want to end this competition between us?" Athrun's voice sounded at the back of his head.
"Why can't I stop thinking of what Zala said?" he thought.
"Possibly, it wouldn't be a bad idea being Vice President," he finally concluded, "He said that I'm perfect for the position. That sounded alright to me. I must apologize to him for yelling at him the other day."
It was a sunny afternoon and while everyone was having their break, Yzak saw Athrun reading a book on one of the school benches.
"Hey, Zala! Mind if I talk to you?" Yzak shouted to catch his attention.
"Sure. What is it that we should talk about?" Athrun asked.
"Umm…I want to apologize about the other day," Yzak said in a low voice.
"What! Yzak Joule, my vicious rival since childhood, is expressing regret to me! Yzak, are you sick?" joked Athrun.
"Hey, I'm serious!" Yzak shouted back in humiliation.
"Alright, alright," spoke Athrun – still trying to catch his breath from laughing, "So have you decided to become my Vice President?"
"Well, yes," he answered plainly.
"Alright, then," Athrun said as he shook his hand.
"So Athrun, are you coming to the meeting later?" a familiar voice shattered his flashback with Yzak.
"Of course, Nicol," he answered his green-haired friend with a smile.
"See you later, Athrun!" waved back both of his friends.
"This day really sucks!" Cagalli said in a very angry voice, "Today is the day my parents are going to meet the principal! Great! Just great!"
After getting so fumed up, she walked towards the gate to wait for her parents to arrive with clenched fists.
At the Student Council Meeting, all ears listened closely to the Student Council Adviser, Mr. Rau Le Creuset.
"The reason I called for this meeting is to discuss our next Student Council Project," he began in a very serious tone.
Meanwhile, at the principal's office where the parents of Cagalli finally arrived, Cagalli couldn't bear the words Mr. Andrew Waltfield is saying to her. She knows what he was saying is true but she couldn't stand it anymore. "I need to control myself," she thought to herself, "I'll just wait for this damn conference to finish."
Finally, after two hours, the Student Council meeting has come to a close. While he closed the door of the room, Athrun breathed out a heavy sigh and checked his sports watch.
"We had the meeting for two hours and it's already five o'clock in the afternoon," he said to himself, "I need to go home."
As he was strolling the vast and empty corridor, he suddenly felt a soft hand grabbing his right wrist. He was about to look to see who the person was but was halted when a pair of soft, rosy lips touched his.
The kiss was then, cut short when Athrun came to his senses and managed to push the person away from his face.
"What the hell do you think you're doing!" he shouted with rage.
"Don't you like it, Athrun?" the girl asked seductively, "I know you got a thing for me."
"No!" he shouted angrily.
"And by the way, Ms. Mia Campbell, I don't like you!" he added.
After picking up all his things, he sauntered his way angrily – wiping his lips with a tissue. When he finally came to a garbage bin, he threw the tissue, landed on the floor, and didn't even bother to pick it up.
"Someday Athrun, you will be mine," Mia thought devilishly as an evil grin formed on her lips.
Back at the principal's office, Mr.Waltfield finally gave out his last remarks to Mr. and Mrs. Attha…and Cagalli as well.
"Ms.Attha, I know you may be angry at me for always calling you to come to my office but I want you to understand I'm doing this for your own future and welfare," he paused for a while to look at the desk clock and then looked at her in a very concerned way, "Cagalli, think about your parents. Don't ever let them down. Now, you may go."
After hearing the principal's last words, Cagalli headed to the door, and as soon as she was outside in the hallway, she suddenly felt a strange pain. Knowing it was guilt, she stubbornly shook her thoughts about it away from her. Suddenly, a raven-haired boy bumped into her.
"Hey!" Cagalli shouted to catch the boy's attention; however, the boy didn't even look back, instead he continued to walk angrily.
"Who was that?" Cagalli thought, "He seems pretty angry."
Just Speaking…
Well, how is it? (Giggles) I'm sure all of you know who the raven-haired boy is. Well, that is it for Chapter 3! Please continue to support my fic by sending in your reviews. Ciao!