In the Spotlight
Disclaimer: Standard Disclaimer Apply, I don't own Gundam Seed/Destiny, if I did, Meyrin would still be in ZAFT and not on the Archangel.
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Chapter 3: ...And ACTION!
Athrun Zala gaped at his best friend in surprise. Had he just said twin? Emerald eyes moving back and forth between the two siblings searching for any similarity. Besides the fact that both had Eurasian features, nothing would have given away the fact that they were related. Both had different hair and eye colouring.
Mwu himself was speechless and to break the relative silence caused by the sudden revelation, he patted Kira on the back.
"Right, anyway, this is Fllay Allster," continued Mwu.
A snooty redhead with pearl grey eyes gave a curt nod in acknowledgement.
"She'll be the lead female's cousin, and prima donna. Meyrin Hawke here is the younger sister. Yzak Joule, Dearka Elthman, Shinn Asuka-" rambled Mwu.
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Athrun caught Kira's eye as the rest of the crew continued to listen to Mwu introduce each and every one.
"I thought your name was Yamato, Kira?"
Kira gave a helpless shrug. "Well, actually it's Hibiki. Yamato is just my stage name. Just as how Yula Attha is Cagalli's. Both of us never really realized who each of us were because of that."
"Ah-"
"Anyway, you better watch out Athrun, I saw Cagalli giving you the evil eye."
"Wha-?"
"I believe we've yet to be introduced, Kira Yamato, Miss Clyne." greeted Kira as he turned his attention to the pink-haired songstress standing beside them.
"Kira, what-" tried Athrun.
"Just Lacus, please." smiled Lacus sweetly.
Both ignored poor Athrun.
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Three hours and a few pounds of make up later, the first scene of 'Desert Rose' was on schedule to be filmed.
"Alright people, our first scene for the day is Scene 4, the first meeting between Haedren (Athrun) and Arene (Cagalli). Places people, time is money! Get those lights over there," exclaimed Mwu.
Cagalli glared at Athrun.
Uncomfortable with the daggers being glared into his head, Athrun sighed. "What?"
"Alex Deno? What kind of name was THAT, Mister Zala?"
"Look, no offence, but that's what I go by when I'm out in public. It's easier not to get mauled by crazed fans," retorted Athrun.
"Oh right, how could I forget. You're England's most popular male bachelor." sneered Cagalli.
"Layoff, it's not like you remembered to mention who you were, Miss Hibiki." replied Athrun sarcastically.
Kira who was standing by Athrun rolled his eyes. "You two can stop flirting any time now. I believe Mwu's about to start the rehearsal soon."
"WHO'S FLIRTING?" snapped both of them.
"Alright, ACTORS, READY!"
"Whatever." shrugged Kira, a smile playing on his lips as he shook his head at their synchronized reply.
"Oh, shut up." said Athrun.
"ACTION!"
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'CRASH!'
"Ow!"
"Are you hurt?" exclaimed Haedren worriedly, pulling Arene's hand. "You didn't get scalded did you?"
"I'm fine."
"It's not too bad, some ointment should fix that up just fine." smiled Haedren relieved.
"Thank you." replied Arene.
"CUT!" yelled Mwu.
The amber eyed blonde looked up and scowled in Mwu's direction while the emerald eyed brunette released the hand he held with a sigh.
"Cagalli, you're not putting enough feel into the 'Thank you'. You're supposed to act shy and reply in a sweet voice. Not a dead pan of the Wizard of Oz Tin Man!" groaned Mwu.
"I'm sorry, Mwu. I'll try harder."
"Once again from the scene Naethan (Kira) bumps into Arene! PLACES!"
Cagalli took a deep breath and groaned deeply. How in the world was she going to complete this role? She just wasn't cut out for this!
"Stop panicking!" whispered Athrun.
"I can't help it! This romantic stuff just isn't my cup of tea."
"ACTORS IN POSITION!"
"You're trying too hard. I noticed you keep staring over my shoulder when I take your hand. Stop doing that. You're supposed to be looking at me!"
"Then I might forget we're trying to do a romance movie, and just kill you, Zala." hissed Cagalli in a hushed tone, as she got into place.
"Scene 4, Take 10!"
"Trust me, just follow my lead."
"AND... ACTION!"
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A body bumped into her, and the cup she had been holding, tipped and broke. The beverage spilled over her hand. A cry of pain that erupted from her lips caught somebody's attention.
Her hand was immediately claimed by the man. Apparently, he was a friend of the klutz.
Gentle fingers examined her injured hand.
"It's not too bad, some ointment should fix that up just fine." said the stranger with dark hair.
His head lifted and he smiled.
She froze at the warm smile, a blush beginning to bloom on her face as their eyes met each other.
"Th-Thank..you.." she managed to stutter out, her face immediately turning downwards, studying the 'interesting' specimens of pebbles.
"We have to go Haedren. I'm sorry for bumping into you, Miss." said the other man.
Looking up, she blinked in confusion.
"Take care of your hand." smiled the man as he released her hand.
The blush that had been fading from her face, returned with full force. She could only nod in reply. Her hands covering her heated face, she watched the two men walk away, the man named Haedren suddenly turned, their eyes locking with each other from across the street.
And all time stopped.
Silence.
"AND...CUT! Good take people!" called Mwu as he gave the thumbs up. "Next scene in 10, get going!"
Cagalli still had her hands to her cheeks as the blush refused to die down. Her feet carried her towards her dressing room, eager to escape before 'anyone' could catch up to her. Anyone being either Kira or Athrun.
'What's wrong with me? Dammit.' groaned Cagalli as Mwu caught up with her.
"Good scene, Cagalli! I knew you could do it." grinned Mwu as he hurried off, his assistant tagging along behind him, clipboard in hand.
Cagalli shivered, remembering the jolt she had felt when her eyes had made contact with Athrun's in the scene. Reaching her room, she slammed the door and leaned back with a sigh.
This was going to be a very long 6 months.
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The scene ended with both glaring at each other.
"And that's a wrap for today, folks! Tomorrow, bright and early, we begin shooting with scene 20. So, Athrun, Kira and...uh- Asuga?...Asuka! I need the three of you here at 5am. Got that?"
The three actors nodded.
With that, the crew busied themselves with the equipment while others slowly filed off the set, and the actors retired to their dressing rooms.
Kira gave a look round but did not see Cagalli. He caught sight of Athrun heading towards his room and called out to him.
"Athrun! Free for a late lunch?"
"Sorry, Kira! I've got an interview scheduled in an hour at Heliopolis Studios. See you later tonight." replied Athrun rushing out, pulling his black jacket over the green turtle neck he was wearing. his manager trailing behind him.
"Uh... right." mumbled Kira before he could reply to Athrun's already disappearing form.
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Exiting the lobby, Athrun was suddenly ambushed by a group of fans, hands flailing in front of him.
"Whoa!"
"It's Athrun Zala! Quick, pinch me to make sure I'm not dreaming!" screamed a woman.
"I love your movies, Athrun! Sign my purse!"
"Will you date me?" squealed another.
"I LOVE YOU!"
"Damn." mumbled Athrun. In his haste, he had forgotten all about disguising himself. If he could just get to his car.
"Hey! Hands off girlie!"
"You let go, bitch!"
If he could just slip past the mad women...
"Hey! He's trying to get away! JUMP HIM!"
"I WANT HIS JACKET!"
"Oh crap." groaned Athrun as the dozen ladies dove at him.
"Run Zala!" shouted his manager.
"Where?" replied Athrun ducking the grabbing hands.
"HEY!"
Everybody stopped.
"Move! You're BLOCKING the GODDAMN BLOODY WAY!" came a familiar voice.
"It's Cagalli Yula Attha!" exclaimed one fan.
"Is it really her?"
"Huh! She's not so pretty." sneered a woman.
"Shut up lady! 'Least she's prettier than you."
"Say that to my face, hag!"
Athrun blinked and caught Cagalli's eye. "Well, that didn't help." he sighed, shaking his head at the squabbling fans.
"I know." groaned Cagalli.
A minute later, a limo pulled up and the chauffer ran about the ridiculously long car to open the passenger door. None of the squabbling fans or the two actors in the middle of the whole squabble noticed the figure stepping out of the car.
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Athrun and Cagalli blinked in surprise when suddenly, four men dressed like candidates for the MIB swept the fans aside, much to their protest.
"Hey! Get in line, buddy!"
"What do you think you're doing!"
Cagalli jumped when a bouquet of roses was suddenly swept underneath her nose, right in front of her face. She mentally groaned in despair when she realized who it was.
"My sweet lovely goddess! My darling honey! O' brilliant sun in the sky-" rambled the man who was holding the bouquet.
Yuuna.
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To be continued...
Hahahaha! I just had to end it with the appearance of the purple haired idiot! Until next time, thanks for all the reviews! So glad you guys enjoy it. I'll be heading back to college on the 5th, so we'll see when the next update is. (Whenever inspiration strikes)
To daisy31- Ah well... what happened in Phase 45? -Spoiler alert- Only sad to say that Cagalli won't be joining Athrun in space, that's what. With Destiny nearly at an end, I doubt we'll be seeing her up in space, but who knows? ( I'm trying to be optimistic, Cagalli deserves better than this lousy role she's been playing in Destiny. Bah! )
3/9/05