Author's Note: The epilouge. Enjoy. Just a lead,

Meyrin had Yunna's child, as disturbing as it sounds, and as many people are cringing at the thought, it is true. Yunna was the one who hurt Cagalli, because he wanted Cagalli for himself, and was FURIOUS (oh, purple ape's furious. Scream?) when he found out that Athrun didn't sign the papers.

Disclaimer: I do not own Gundam Seed/Destiny or the song mentioned below.

Song: Imagine Me Without You by Jaci Velasquez

Athrun grinned to himself. It was just another day, another day with his beloved wife, and his two little angels.

" Daddy…" Aaron mumbled in his sleep. " I love you and mummy…"

Athrun looked down at his blue-haired look-alike he was cradling in his lap, snoozing ever so peacefully.

A smile.

Cagalli walked in carrying the other Zala twin, smiling motherly towards her husband and two kids.

" Hey." She said, planting a kiss on Athrun's lips.

Athrun returned the kiss and sighed.

" What's wrong?" Cagalli enquired.

" I don't know…I somehow just feel…like I really let you and the kids down…" Athrun said, looking down.

" Hey…" Cagalli tilted his chin up to face her. " To me, you're perfect. I love you so much." And gently squeezed his hand.

Athrun nodded, feeling slightly better.

Cagalli sighed contentedly, and started to talk.

" I was thinking we bring the little devils out to the beach when they wake up…" She said.

" I'll leave it to you."

Just at that moment, Aaron and Natalie stirred in their sleep, a soft smile gracing their beautiful features.

At the beach

Aaron and Natalie struggled out of Athrun's and Cagalli's arms on seeing the beach. Their eyes glistened with anticipation and mischief, whether it was good or bad.

" Yay!" Aaron shouted, running down to the waters.

" Ahhh…." Natalie said gently as she settled down on the soft sand, letting the waves sweep past her feet.

Cagalli huddled close to Athrun on higher land, snuggling into his chest.

" You know, its really been a long journey for us…I'm so glad we're back together… At one point, I thought that I would lose you forever." Athrun sighed, the despair on his face dropping by a notch.

Cagalli nodded and huddled closer to him, while Athrun just hugged her tightly, never wanting to leave each other's side once again.

The pain.

The sorrow.

The agony.

The misinterpretations.

The love.

" Cagalli?" Athrun said, leaning down to her face.

" Mmm?"

"…Could I ask you something, and could you reply me honestly?" Athrun asked, his voice displaying uncertainty.

" What's wrong?" Cagalli looked up worriedly. Athrun was not acting himself today.

"…Did…Did you ever love Shinn?"

Cagalli frowned and turned away. She didn't want to be reminded of what happened to him.

" Stop it, Athrun."

Athrun looked down, and tears dripped onto the dry sand.

" So…I'm just like a spare tyre to you…A mere replacement. "

" Athrun! I never said that!"

" That's what you're implying, Cagalli. I know the only reason why you ever got back with me in the first place was because of the twins!" Athrun turned away, not wanting Cagalli to leave him because of his insecurities.

Cagalli looked away. She didn't want to hurt Athrun. She didn't want to lie to herself. She didn't want her family to be destroyed. She didn't want the twins to be without their father. Most importantly, she didn't want to let Shinn down.

" Can we stop this conversation?" Cagalli glared at him.

" You love him, Cagalli…Stop denying it…" Athrun closed his eyes, accepting the truth. He calmed down, stood up and walked in the direction of the twins.

As he walked about ten feet away from Cagalli, he stopped and muttered.

" If you don't want me in your life, just…just tell me…don't lie to me… what you are doing is hurting me beyond comparison…"

Aaron turned around excitedly, seeing his daddy approach him, smiling. He ran towards Athrun, stretching his arms out for Athrun to catch him and throw him in the air. He loved that, it was just a special thing they both shared, and Athrun did just that. Aaron played with Athrun's blue hair, and twirled it in his fingers.

" Daddy?"

" Mmm?"

" Did Mommy say something to hurt you again?"

Silence.

" Daddy?"

Athrun looked down to see Natalie tugging at his pants.

He smiled, and suddenly, tears welled up in Natalie's eyes, and tears flowed down her cheeks.

" Natalie? What's wrong?" He said as he bent down and hugged his daughter.

" Daddy…please don't leave me and Aaron or Mommy again…I don't want you to go…" Natalie said as she held on tight to Athrun's shirt, not wanting to let go.

Athrun smiled. He didn't try holding back the tears he wanted so much to cry, because he knew that his children loved him, and that was all that mattered.

Cagalli looked from a distance, feeling guilty. She hurt him.

You hurt him, Cagalli. He's doing his best to be a good father and husband, and yet, here you are not taking into consideration his feelings.

" Athrun…"

Athrun looked at his twins, crying and hugging him tightly. He just couldn't bear to leave and let them cry. Suddenly, he was enveloped in a warm hug, with slender arms, holding him so tightly.

Cagalli.

" I'm sorry…Don't leave me again, Athrun… I never loved Shinn…He was just like a brother to me, nothing more…I loved you." He felt her tears wetting his back.

He turned around and held her and the twins tightly. There was no need for words, all was understood.

They just sat there, holding each other.

I just want to stay like this forever.

I want everything to stay this way.

I will protect you.

Forever.

Author's Note: Heh. Hope you liked it.

Lol. I don't know whether I want to make it a one-shot or a long story.

Yes, I've announced in my LJ that I Hate You 2 will be my second last angst fic. (;

I need a break. XD Angst takes the life out of me. My last fic will be something special, relating and dedicated specially to asucaga and some people. It won't be as angsty as I Hate You 2, but I decided to end it with a bang. (; There might not be a happy ending. xD

I'd probably try to touch on humor, if I do write other stories.

I won't write anymore angsty fics, unless I feel that I honestly have a great idea. Sighs.

Other than that, I honestly don't think I'd continue writing anymore. I'd probably just go around reviewing fics again.

Thanks for the reviews, though it wasn't that fantastic. (; I guess it's the after-effects of deleting my fanficiton. XD

Well. I don't mind. As long as I know you enjoy it, I'm fine with it. (;

Till the time when I upload I Hate You 2. (; Soon, very soon. Very very very soon. (X

-the very busy author.

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