Hiya guys! I'm just sayin' thanks to the reviewers, especially Blue Moon Wolf. Thank you all so much! Sorry about the long wait! So, here's Chapter 6!

'Uh, when I said sneak in, I didn't mean we go in swimming!' Jo muttered, pulling on the rubbery wetsuit. 'Aww, it's alright, little lady. No big mean fishy is gonna hurt ya.' Dearka joked. Jo glared at him.

Athrun shook his head at them. 'All right, I'm going.' He shouted over the fight starting between Dearka and Jo. Jo looked round at the sound of the splash. Yzak pushed past her, and disappeared into the water as well, followed by Nicol. She fixed her mask, and jumped into the cold water. Darkness almost consumed her. God, why did some people go diving for fun? She kicked out and swam towards the outlines of her commrads.

They traveled in a tight group, their small lamps doing little in the smothering blackness. Jo's muscles were cramping with cold. Suddenly, Nicol slammed into her, almost knocking her oxygen mask off. She shrugged at him, 'What?'. Nicol pointed left, at a large black shape moving towards them. She felt her breath catch in her throat. She didn't know anything about underwater creatures on earth. She grabbed Nicol and swam up to Athrun. His eyes flooded with panic and he signaled them to move faster.

They still couldn't out run it, it moved by in front of them. Jo would've screamed, but instead pushed backwards, crashing into the person behind her. The black...thing didn't seem to notice them, it just stayed going. Once it was gone, she turned to the person she'd crashed into. Yzak glared at her through his goggles. Her face turned scarlet. Why am I blushing? It's not like I've got a crush on him. I can't have. Oh sure, he's cute, but still... Yzak pushed her forward, she turned even redder at his touch. I'm not falling for him! God Jo, stop blushing!

The rest of the trip passed without great incident. The minute their spies pulled them out of the water in Orb, she swore never to go swimming again. Looking at the ocean was fine, but being in it, no way!

After a not-so-detailed briefing, they were ordered to go to bed. Dinner was delivered on trays and soon after, it was lights out. The boy's face was back. He was crying, his messy brown hair clinging damply to his forehead. She sighed and climbed out of bed. Who the hell was that kid? Sleeping was hard enough without him. Softly, she opened the door and walked down to the beach.

Note to self: next time you're going for a night time stroll, bring a jacket! She sighed, stupid light pajamas! She grumbled for a while, until BANG! She staggered backwards, and fell. 'We've got to stop meeting like this.' Yzak's voice sounded. 'Uh-huh, now be a gentleman and help me up!' she replyed, annoyed. Smirking, he grabbed her wrist and yanked her to her feet, a little too roughly. She ended up in his arms, her head against his chest. They both went an impossible shade of red.

'We've really got to stop meeting like this.' she muttered. He grunted in reply. She straightened, staring stubbornly at her feet. Yzak looked at her. She looked really cute when embarrassed. The moonlight caused her hair to shine even more. Slowly, he pinched her chin, lifting her head so their eyes met. He leaned forward, catching her lips in a hesitant kiss. She froze, but then leaned into him, returning the kiss.

They stayed like that until both were reminded that they needed oxygen. They pulled apart, staring at each other in a daze for the bones of five minutes. The sound of a particularly large wave caused him to push her away in shock. I...I just...I just kissed her! Why the hell did I KISS her? He turned and fled back to the dorms. He heard her start to run after him. 'Yzak, wait up!' No way, I might kiss you again! 'Yzak, please! Lets talk about this!' No, we're not talking about THAT! 'At least say why you kissed me!'

He dove into his room, banging the door in her face. Dearka was still asleep, thank God. 'Why the hell did I kiss her?'

Jo spent the next morning walking through one of Orb's main cities with Athrun and Nicol. Dearka had wanted her to come with him and Yzak, but Yzak had said no. Clearly, that kiss last night was un-nerving him. She sighed, Orb seemed strangely peacefull. What a strange place this was.

By midday, she was exhausted. Their search so far had turned up nothing. With a groan, she flopped down on a bench. 'Wake me up when we're heading back to the ship.' she moaned. The other two sighed, and sat down as well. 'Is that stupid ship even here?' she asked. Athrun shrugged. 'I want proof either way.'

'See, I told you I'd find them!' came Dearka's voice. Jo glanced up. 'I take you meant us and not the Legged ship.' she asked. Dearka shrugged, 'Sorry, Little Lady. Budge up Zala!' Athrun smirked and stayed where he was. 'I was here first!' he whined. Dearka grabbed Athrun and attempted to pull him off the bench. Athrun swung his foot out and tripped him. With a grunt, Dearka fell, pulling Athrun down on top of him.

The five teens stayed silent for about five minutes, then burst out laughing. Jo got up and helped Athrun to his feet. The boys ran past her, jumping onto the bench. 'Alright then.' she growled and sat on Athrun's lap, putting her feet up on Dearka. 'Awww, get off Little Lady!' they both whined. 'You steal my space, you pay the price.' she answered, smirking. 'Right, you've had your fun, now get off!' Athrun said, pushing her. Caught by surprise, she fell. Someone caught her before she hit the ground. She found herself staring into Yzak's icey blues. Their lips were inchs apart. On impulse, she made to close the distance between them. He made no attempt to stop her.

Dearka's long, low wolf whistle caused them both to start. 'Nothing happened!' They both cried, going scarlet. Jo was stunned, Why do I want to kiss him, AGAIN? I am not falling for Yzak Jule! I am not! Yzak seemed to be thinking along the same lines. The others were smirking at them. Oh, let them think what they want. They're not going to believe there's nothing between us. She straightened up and started walking away. 'We're not going to find the Legged Ship by just sitting here. Come on, we've got work to do.' Their stomachs chose that moment to growl loudly. 'We'll look after we eat.' Nicol said, walking in the direction of a restaurant. She shrugged and followed.

Athrun sighed, searching on a full stomach was no better than searching on an empty one. It was starting to get dark and they still hadn't found anything. Kira, where are you? Why aren't you here, searching with us? Why did you betray your people? Why... 'Birdee!' Athrun blinked. 'Birdee!' The little green and yellow bird flew down and landed on his wrist. The others gathered round, staring at it. 'What the hell is that?' Yzak asked. Jo giggled, 'Aww, it's so cute!' Again with that word. 'It looks kinda like Luch.'

'Birdee! Birdee where are you!' Athrun froze, that voice... Kira ran out of a building franticly calling Birdee's name. No, please, not here! He cleared his throat, 'Is this yours?' Kira nodded. Typical Kira, he looks ready to cry. He walked to the fence and let Birdee hop onto Kira's wrist. 'Th...thank you.' Jo ran up to him. 'Zala, we ain't got time to...' she trailed off, staring at Kira. Does she know? God, please don't let her know! 'Zala, we gotta go. You, don't lose that bird again. It's too cute.' Jo continued, recovering herself. Athrun sighed and followed her back to their car.

'This bird was given to me by my best friend. Thank you for giving it back, it's very special to me!' Kira blurted out. Jo flashed him a smile and hopped into the backseat. Athrun sighed again, Kira cries and Jo smiles when they're angry or confused. She hides it, he shows it. God, why are all my friends weird? He didn't reply to Kira, just climbed into the passenger seat.

So that's who that boy is. But, when I see him, he's wearing an EA flight suit. So, why is he in Orb? Is he on the Legged Ship? Could he be...Strikes pilot? She was jerked out of her thoughts as Dearka stopped the car. 'Huh, this isn't our ship.' Dearka raised his eyebrows. 'We need to get supplies.' She shrugged and poked Nicol and Yzak. 'Wake up, Dearka says we gotta get supplies.' The two boys made sure to poke her back before climbing out of the car. She pouted, 'I had to wake you somehow.' Athrun and Dearka climbed out of the front seats and they walked towards the shop.

'Woof!' Jo froze and then moved closer to Yzak. He looked down at her. 'What's...'

'Woof!' A huge black dog ran across the road, straight at them. Jo shrieked and grabbed Yzak's arm. Athrun grabbed a stick and swung it at the dog. It caught the dog across the jaw. The animal snapped at him, biting his arm. Dearka grabbed another stick and hit it across the head. Jo seemed to be having a panic attack in Yzak's arms. The animal was mad, it didn't seem to feel the blows Dearka dealt it, it clung onto Athrun's arm.

'Yzak, keep her breathing! Nicol, help me!' Dearka shouted, trying to pry the dog off Athrun. Nicol oblidged, and hit the dog across the snout. Finaly, Dearka felt its jaws loosen. He pried the open, letting Athrun scoot backwards. Nicol hit it once more, killing it. 'Guys, Jo can't breath!' Yzak shouted, 'Someone get me a paper bag!' 'A paper bag? What good will that do?' Nicol yelled, getting the first aid kit out of the car, and tending to Athrun's arm. 'Just do it!' Shrugging, Dearka pulled one out of the car and handed it to him. He placed it over her nose and mouth. Her breating easied and she passed out

'Jo, just keep running! I won't let them catch you!' Zach yelled. 'Zach, they've got dogs! I don't like dogs!' He pushed her along the road, shouts and barks only minutes behind them. 'Don't worry, I won't let the dogs hurt you!' Her eyes filled with tears. 'But you don't like dogs either!' Suddenly, a huge dog jumped out at them, latching onto her leg. She shrieked and fell. 'JO!' Zach yelled, prying it off her and dragging her away. Panting, she ran as well, the dogs barking sounding only seconds behind them.

Jo groaned, opening her eye. Her head was resting against Yzak's shoulder. There was a strange weight against her shoulder. She glanced down, and saw Athrun sleeping against her shoulder. Their was a bandage on his right arm. She smiled softly and shifted into a more comfortable position to go back to sleep. It was nice to sleep at night again.

OK, so there were lots of things added in, but what do you think. Oh ya, next chapter, ep 29 doesn'twork out the same way.