The four of them got into Athrun's car. As he drove, he wondered of what was going to happen in the future.
"Where are we headed anyway, Lacus?"asked Kira, who was dying to know.
"There's an orphanage south of here run by a friend of my father."
"What's this place like?"
"It's a great place. The children there are nice."
Kira smiled at the sight of what the place might look like. Lacus was happy to see Kira smiling.
"It's been a long time since we've all driven together. Actually, this is the first time we've all driven together." said Athrun.
Cagalli laughed for no reason. She was happy to see them all, especially Kira, happy after what happened a few days ago. Then, she thought to herself as she was looking at Kira.
'Should he really be this happy. After all, he just lost someone close to him.'
Cagalli turned and stared at the sky. She fell asleep for the rest of the roadtrip. Lacus layed her head on Kira's shoulder for comfort, while he just smiled at her. Athrun was humming the song "Reason" by Nami Tamaki while driving. By the time they arrived, it was already sunset. Kira was amazed at the look of the place.
"This place is just like I imagined it."
He turned to Lacus, only to find her asleep. So he tries to wake her up by shaking her lightly.
He lowered his head to her ear and whispered.
"Lacus...we're here."
She slowly wakes up from her sleep. Kira pulled her up and carried her inside. Lacus just looked up at him and smiled. Athrun went to Cagalli woke her up by whispering into her ear.
"Cagalli...time to get up."
Cagalli woke up and walked inside with Athrun. As soon as they knock on the door, they are greeted by an old man with brown hair, and an olive green robe.Kira and Lacus were happy and surprised to see this man. The man was surprised to see both of them, alive and well.
"Reverend Malchio!"
"Kira, Lacus! It's nice to see you again."
He turned to see Athrun and Cagalli.
"Ah, this must be the son of the famous Patrick and Lenore Zala, Athrun. But who is this lovely young lady?"
"I'm Cagalli Attha Yula, Kira's twin sister. We were separated from eachother."
"I see. Anyway, come on in."
Reverend Malchio shows them inside. He introduces the children to them. Lacus puts her hand on Kira chest.
"Kira..."
Kira was silent for a few seconds. He then snapped back to reality.
"Oh"
Kira put Lacus down, allowing her to stand on her own. She and Cagalli walk into the kitchen to help prepare dinner. Kira just stood there, watching Lacus walk into the kitchen.
Reverend Malchio sat down on his chair while drinking coffee and watching the children play. Kira then walked to the beach. He was staring at the rising moon. The next few moments were silent. Then, he thought to himself.
'Why am I still here? There must be some reason why I'm still alive, but what is the reason?'
His thoughts are soon interrupted as Athrun came by with two cups of coffee. He offered him a cup of coffee.
"Want some coffee?"
Kira took a cup of coffee from Athrun.
"Thanks Athrun."
"No problem."
Kira took a sip of his coffee. The scene was silent. Kira and Athrun stared at the sky.
"It's wierd, isn't it?"asked Athrun.
"Huh?"
"Being alive, I mean."
"...Yeah..."
Athrun took another sip of his coffee.
"Kira, it's okay to miss her."
"What?"
"Just accept the fact that Fllay's gone. That's what I did...when my mother died."
"Hmm"
Kira took another sip of his coffee.
"Just remember Kira, you're not the only one whose lost someone important. Lacus and Cagalli lost their fathers, and I lost my parents."
"I know...I'm sorry..."
"It's okay, man."
They are soon interupted when Cagalli tells them it's dinner time.
"Kira! Athrun! It's time to eat now!"
The two of them follow Cagalli inside to the kitchen. They were having soup for dinner.
The four of them sat at table together. Kira complimented the cooking.
"Looks good."
"Well Lacus did most of the cooking. I just kept the children busy."
Lacus turned red. "W-well I..."
Kira took a taste of his soup, and was amazed at the taste.
"Wow. It is good."
He took another spoonful. Lacus smiled at Kira.
"Well I'm glad you like it."
After they ate, Kira and Lacus said their goodbyes to Athrun and Cagalli.
"Well it's been nice having you two here. What are you going to do now?"asked Lacus
"We're going to return to ORB."said Athrun.
Kira hugged Cagalli and shook hands with Athrun. Then, Athrun whispered into Kira's ear.
"You'll get used to her, like I did, until I broke up with her."
Cagalli whispered to Lacus.
"Take good care of him."
"I will."
Soon after, Athrun and Cagalli left. As they went out the door, Kira and Lacus waved goodbye and they waved back.
Later that night, Kira was asleep in his bed, dreaming a good dream. In his dream, he and Lacus were running through a field. The wind was blowing through their hair. He then stopped running and put his arms around Lacus. As he lifted her, Lacus opened her hands, releasing many cherry blossoms. The dream ended when the two smiled at eachother.
Kira woke up, only to see Lacus smiling before him.
"Good Morning sleepy head."
Kira smiled at her.
'I think I found my reason.'
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