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WARNING: Text and all related materials are rated PG13/T and may mild strong language and suggestive adult themes unless otherwise stated. Please do not read if you are underage or maybe offended by such material. Spoilers for Gundam Seed.

NOTE: This fanfiction disregards the plotline of the original series' sequel Gundam Seed Destiny.

GSEED Singles Series
Mr. and Mrs. Jule
a hermit junction project

Chapter 2: An Even Game

What's the point in me having faith,
When it's clear that you will never look back, even once?

'How long?' Ewan, one of the maids in the Jule Manor asked while polishing some silver wear in the dining room.

Pavana, another maid shrugged. 'I don't know.'

'I'd give it six months max.' Anouck, the valet cut in, a box in his arms.

'Six months?' Ewan raised her eyebrows. 'You're giving them too much credit. Have you read the latest edition of Maygen? I mean, come on, the master has no feeling for this woman at all.'

'Is it because you have a crush on him that's why you're being so pessimistic?' Pavana asked.

Ewan eyed her. 'No, but even so, I don't think that our new lady can live up to being the Mrs. Jule anyways.'

Anouck rolled his eyes. 'Come on, Miss Shiho's from a political family too, that's why they married in the first place.'

'Have you seen her being totally pushed down?' Ewan asked, waving the goblet in her hand. 'I mean, hello, watching her newlywed husband walk out on her on her wedding night and later finding out that he hooked up with his lover? She didn't even say anything.'

'Who didn't say anything?' Another cheerful voice asked from the entrance of the dining room.

'Miss Lois!' Pavana exclaimed. 'It's good to see you!'

'Good to see you too!' Lois Law, the daughter of the Jule's long time neighbours smiled. 'What's up?'

Anouck shrugged. 'Nothing, Ewan was just trying to prove that our new Mrs. Jule's is a total push over.'

'Shiho Hahnenfuss?' Lois raised her eyebrows. 'Isn't she a ZAFT soldier?'

Pavana turned and sneered at Ewan. 'I really doubt that she's a push over now.'

Ewan shrugged. 'Hey, I'm not the one who watched her husband hook up with another woman.'

'Yeah, she's a wuss, isn't she? A total push over.' Anouck said in an exaggerated voice.

'I'm sensing sarcasm.' Ewan said flatly.

Lois just laughed. 'So, have you guys seen…'

'The young master?' Anouck asked, eyeing Lois. 'No, not since that little door breaking incident where the other master had to ground him. But hey, you're the only one who can make him remotely human.'

Pavana nodded and gave a blank Lois a sympathetic pat. 'Good luck, he should be in the shed.'

Ewan shrugged uncertainly. 'I don't know, sending her to him now? I mean, wouldn't that be a little too dangerous – '

'Let go of me you bitch! Who the hell do you think you are?' a voice shouted from the foyer. The foursome all froze for a moment before making a dash, only to find Shiho hauling their other young master into the foyer with both hands.

'Mrs. Jule, what on earth is going on?' Niolava exclaimed, watching as the boy tried to shrug away from Shiho's strong grip.

'Maybe you tell me!' Shiho seethed, glaring down at the boy. 'Who the hell are you?'

'Why should I tell you who I am?' He spat, gripping her wrists.

'Mrs. Jule,' Vuit stepped forward, 'this is Azuiles, Yzak's brother.'

'You hear that!' Azuiles Jule sneered. 'I'm the other master of this fucking house so back off!'

Pausing, Shiho narrowed her eyes. 'Well, no such luck, because I'm the new mistress of this house now.'

Azuiles snickered. 'So you're the one my fucking brother abandoned. I can see why – '

The crowd gathered at the foyer gasped when Azuiles suddenly doubled over at Shiho's clean and very unexpected punch in the stomach.

'What the fuck…' Azuiles collapsed on the floor with Lois rushing up to him.

'I usually don't use violence,' Shiho whispered in a low voice, 'but I felt that it was the only thing that'll work for you.'

'Bitch.' Azuiles groaned, holding onto his stomach.

'Why are you punching him?' Lois cried, holding onto Azuiles' arm.

'Because of this.' Shiho held up the weed in between her fingers. 'He's been smoking marijuana and has a box stashed in the shed. How do you explain this?'

'Master Azuiles!' Niolava put her hands over her hips. 'How could you do this?'

Vuit, on the other hand, shook his head. 'If Yzak or your mother finds out, you'll be in big trouble.'

'To hell with them.' Azuiles muttered.

'Azuiles!' Lois nudged him the ribs.

'Get out of my way.' Azuiles snarled while trying to stand up.

'You are not going anywhere Azuiles Jule.' Shiho said flatly.

'Oh, and who do you think you are?' Azuiles spat. 'Get off my case, you don't even belong here.'

Gritting her teeth, Shiho charged forward and grabbed him by the collar again.

'Let go of me!' Azuiles shouted.

'Get me the keys to the basement.' Shiho demanded, casting a glare at Vuit. 'I'm going to lock this kid up until I've talked with Yzak. I refuse to let this political union of mine go down the drain because of your pot smoking.'

'Yes!' Vuit turned and dashed to the kitchen.

'And you, Azuiles, will stay there, until I've talked to your brother about this.' Shiho said in a dangerously low voice. 'Mark my words, I'm not trained in military for nothing.'

'A push over?' Anouck nudged an awed Ewan in the ribs while they watched Shiho haul a thrashing Azuiles down the stairs.

Pavana tried to refrain from giggling while Ewan seethed. 'I have new respect for our new missus.'


Hearing the annoying ring of his cell phone, Yzak flipped it open and answered it absently while scribbling some memos away, his eyes darting across the report he was scanning through.

'Yzak Jule.'

'Hey honey, miss me?' a familiar voice purred on the other line.

Frowning, Yzak closed the file shut and tossed it aside before grabbing another one. 'I thought I told you not to call me during work.'

'I'm bored.' Gazelle Wyleed protested. 'It's already been two days and – '

'It's has only been two days.' Yzak interrupted dryly.

'That just proves that I really miss you!' Gazelle argued. 'When are you coming over? Tonight?'

'I can't.' Yzak said, leaning back.

'Why?' Gazelle pursed her lips.

Yzak sighed and turned in his chair. 'I have to go home today, I have to go home some time. I've been away for almost two weeks, I don't want Azuiles to tear down the house while I'm gone.'

Gazelle snorted. 'Are you sure it's not because of your new wife?'

Yzak narrowed his eyes. 'Her too, she is my wife.'

'Then why did you come to me?' Gazelle asked quietly. 'When you could have spent your honeymoon with her?'

'It's not for you to know what is going on between me and my wife Gazelle.' Yzak said sharply.

At that, Gazelle knew that she had pushed it a little bit too far. She couldn't risk angering Yzak, not at this sensitive time where he had just acquired himself a wife. She should be grateful that Yzak abandoned Shiho Hahnenfuss for her, it just meant he still had lingering feelings for her, or at least she hoped so.

'Have you received the council's dinner invitation?' Gazelle asked, changing the subject quickly.

'Just got it this morning.' Yzak said, shooting a glance at the elegant beige envelope sitting at the far corner of his mahogany black work desk.

'Are you going with your wife?' Gazelle asked carefully.

'No.' Yzak said promptly, much to Gazelle's satisfaction. 'I'm going alone, just like every year.'

'So?' Gazelle smirked. 'Do you have anything to do after the stupid dinner? We can make a night out of it.'

Pausing, Yzak turned at the knock on his door. 'We'll talk about this later, I need to get to work.'

Gazelle pouted. 'Fine.'

Slapping the phone shut, Yzak turned in his seat while reaching for another file. 'Come in.'

'Commander Jule.' Lyn Stera saluted sharply before closing the door behind him.

'Right on time.' Yzak motioned for him to sit down. 'How's work going on with you? Are you picking up okay?'

'I have to say I have new respect for Major Hahnenfuss.' Lyn said, sitting down, crossing his legs. 'How she manages everything is beyond me.'

Yzak frowned. 'Is it really that bad?'

Lyn shrugged. 'I'll catch up with the work, Elthman has been giving me a lot of help and pointers. It'll work out fine, just give me a few more days and everything will be on track for me. I do want you to know that you've made the right decision in promoting me Commander.'

Yzak nodded. 'I do. If you could have eased it in from Hahnenfuss then things would be better for you, I'm only sorry she had to make such an abrupt transfer.'

'Everyone is.' Lyn said quietly.

Yzak just raised his eyebrows. 'Come again?'

Lyn looked at Yzak in the eye. 'Major Hahnenfuss has been the soul of our team, all the other team members were pretty bummed out when we knew that she was leaving. You have no idea what an effect she has on her subordinates, we all respect her and want her to be here.'

Yzak narrowed his eyes. 'Are you blaming me?'

Lyn shook his head. 'We will never dream of blaming you Commander, I'm just stating the fact here. It's true that Major Hahnenfuss won't be our superior forever, that's reality.'

Yzak shrugged. 'True, she'll be moved sooner or later, people move around here all the time.'

'Where is she being transferred?' Lyn asked.

Yzak sighed. 'Her transfer won't be confirmed for a while, personnel has been having some trouble putting her in the right position.'

'I'm sure.' Lyn muttered.

It was a universal fact that Yzak married Shiho because of political reasons, so it was obvious that personnel had to be really careful about Shiho's transfer, making sure that she was not to be put in a controversial position.

'If everything's cool, then you can leave Stera, I just wanted to make sure that you were okay with handling Hahnenfuss' work, prove that my promotion was worthwhile.' Yzak shot Lyn a glance.

'I will Commander.' Standing up, he gave him a sharp salute before turning on his heel. He was about to walk out of the door when he suddenly remembered something and turned around. 'Commander.'

'Yes?' Yzak looked up again. 'Is something wrong.'

Lyn shook his head. 'It's nothing, I just told Hahnenfuss to come and collect her personal belonging today, I hope that's okay with you.'

Yzak raised his eyebrows. 'Why wouldn't that be okay with me?'

Lyn just smirked at him. 'I don't know, maybe because you don't seem to like her all that much? See you Commander.'

Yzak could only watch the door close behind Lyn before he could initially react. Closing his eyes, he counted to ten while digging his nails into his palm. When he opened his eyes again he turned on the intercom and sent for his secretary to get him a cup of espresso. He needed it.

After draining down the bitter liquid, he went straight to work and only stopped when Dearka came into his room without even knocking at eight.

'What did I tell you about knocking Major Elthman?' Yzak asked, glaring up at him.

'Cut me some slack Commander, you're relying on me to give you a ride since your pathetic little car broke down.' Dearka sneered, throwing himself onto the chair across from his desk.

'Right.' Yzak muttered, scribbling away quickly before slamming the file shut.

'We're leaving now?' Dearka asked, watching as Yzak made a grab for his coat from the coat tree at the corner of his office while undoing his collar.

'You have any other suggestions?' Yzak snarled, 'I've been working since eight thirty, I need a break.'

Dearka shrugged and stood up, tossing his car keys in the air. 'Fair enough.'

'You got that CSL report filed in yet?' Yzak asked as they walked across the parking lot.

'Done it ages ago.' Dearka rolled his eyes. 'Don't be such a paranoid, just because I'm not Shiho doesn't mean I can't do things on time.'

'Shut up.' Was all Yzak said.

Sighing, Dearka unlocked the door and they both climbed in. 'Where do you want me to drop you off? Not my place because I have a date.'

Yzak snorted. 'Like I'd ever want to hang out in your dump Elthman.'

Dearka shrugged. 'It's pretty appealing sometimes.'

Sighing loudly, Yzak leaned back. 'Take me back to the Jule Manor.'

Dearka turned and stared at him in disbelief. 'Who came in and knocked some sense into you?'

Yzak eyed him sideways. 'My car broke down, I need to get another one from the shed.'

Dearka raised his eyebrows as he gunned the engine. 'Is that really the only reason Jule?'

'I need to see that the Manor is still in one place. With that brat being the only person there, I can only pray that the LF hasn't raided it yet.'

'Are you forgetting another someone in the house?' Dearka asked.

'Don't test my patience Elthman.' Yzak warned.

'I'm just saying – '

'Shut up Dearka!' Yzak snapped.

'Fine!' Dearka shot back, growling at him. 'God you're worse than before.

'The war has done me good.' Was all Yzak said before closing his eyes. It wasn't until after thirty minutes did Yzak open his eyes again and find Dearka pull in front of the Jule Manor.

'Weird.' Dearka's eyebrows furrowed. 'It's only eight thirty and the lights are all out.'

'So?' Yzak gave him a weird look.

'Just pointing out the unusual.' Dearka muttered as Yzak climbed out of the car. 'See you tomorrow at work.'

'Yeah, see you.' With that, Yzak slammed the door shut and watched as Dearka steered out of the manor, disappearing into the night. Turning, he stared at the door. Something was wrong, there were usually lights on twenty four seven in the foyer. Did Vuit decide to save electricity or something?

Shrugging, Yzak rang the doorbell and couldn't help but frown when no one answered. He started fumbling for his keys when the door suddenly opened with Niolava standing there, staring at Yzak in disbelief.

'Young master! Where have you been?' Niolava exclaimed, pulling a confused Yzak into the foyer. 'It's been over two weeks!'

'What? Has Azuiles managed to tear down the house? Or just the shed?' Yzak asked dryly while taking off his coat.

'He would have if it weren't for the new lady.' Vuit said, coming out of the kitchen while flipping on the lights in the foyer.'

Yzak frowned. 'What?'

Niolava sighed while hanging up Yzak's coat. 'The young lady found out about Azuiles in the roughest fashion.'

Yzak rolled his eyes. 'Shit, what in the world did that little brat do this time? Where the hell is he anyway?'

'You better ask the lady Yzak.' Vuit shook his head. 'We've been ordered to say nothing until she has talked with you.'

Yzak frowned. 'Since when did the household take orders from her?'

'Since the day you married her.' Vuit said dryly.

'The lady is in the study room, you might want to talk to her, especially about Azuiles.' Niolava said, giving him a light push. 'Go on, you can't hide from her forever.'

'Who said I was hiding from her?' Yzak asked, throwing a glance over his shoulder. 'I was just busy.'

'Right.' Vuit sneered. 'You need to learn how to lie better young master.'

'Shut up.' Was all Yzak said before he jumped up the stairs two at a time.

'He's still a little boy inside.' Niolava sighed. 'When will he see the beauty inside Shiho?'

'Who knows?' Vuit shrugged and took Niolava's hand. 'He'll learn in time, he's old enough to make decisions on his own and figure out what's best for him, even if we don't think it is.'

'That's true.'

When Yzak reached the study room that used to be his Father's at the end of the hall, he couldn't help but deepen his frown, wishing he had just sneaked into the shed and grabbed a car. Not forgetting his manners, he knocked on the door briefly before entering and found Shiho with her back to him, a leather bound photo album in her arms, half sitting on the red wood desk with all the lights on.

It seemed like she lost some weight, was it because of the stress?

Looking over her shoulder briefly, Shiho raised her eyebrows at a stiff Yzak. 'Welcome home.'

'Who let you in? And why are you looking at my family albums?' Yzak demanded, marching forward.

Shiho eyed him briefly before looking down at the album again. 'Since you weren't around for the past week, there was no one to tell me what I could touch and where I could go in this house, so I'm assuming I can go anywhere I want and touch anything I wish.' She snapped the album shut and turned around fully. 'I had no idea you were bald when you were a baby.'

Yzak raised his eyebrows. 'So you do have a sense of humor.'

Shiho just shrugged. 'I believe so.' Pushing the heavy album back into the shelf, she turned and leaned against it, crossing her arms. 'So? What brings you here?'

'What? I'm not allowed in my own house?' Yzak snarled.

Shiho just stared at him. At that, Yzak couldn't help but shift weight. Smirking, Shiho shook her head. 'You need to learn how to lie better Commander Jule.'

'Why would I be lying?' Yzak snorted.

Shiho narrowed her eyes slightly. 'Because Lyn told me your car broke down and I saw Dearka's outside in the lane.'

'So I see you haven't lost your touch yet.' Yzak muttered, racking one hand through his hair.

'Your car broke down, it's only fair that you come back and get another one.' Shiho shrugged again. 'Don't take the white Sedan though, I've become rather found of it.'

'Take whatever you want.' Yzak muttered.

'So, 'Shiho gave Yzak a small smile, 'are you planning on leaving tonight?'

Yzak stared at her, one hand still dug into his silky hair. 'What?'

Shiho blinked innocently and flipped over the magazine that was lying face down on the huge desk. 'I'm thinking you wouldn't want to sleep in the same room with me, let alone the same bed after our wedding night.'

Yzak's eyebrows furrowed. 'Are you trying some weird sarcasm thing? Because I don't really get it.'

'No.' Shiho shook her head and picked up the magazine, flipping through it casually. 'I'm being totally serious, though I do have to thank the maids around here for being so honest, they did give me some sympathy.'

Yzak gritted his teeth in frustration. 'Look – '

'Oh no.' Shiho raised her hand up. 'Don't start your sentence with the 'look', I don't need it, I'm as pathetic as it is.' With that, she tossed the magazine into the trash can. 'I'm sorry if you felt obvious sarcasm, but the truth is, I can't care less.'

Yzak narrowed his eyes. 'What?'

Shiho turned sideways and looked out the window. 'I can't care less Jule. I figured I'd either live with the situation in misery or deal with it like a pro. I like being a pro, and I like calculating your debts.'

'My debt?' Yzak scowled. 'How is it my debt?'

Shiho looked at him sideways. 'You owe me a lot Yzak Jule. You are right in saying that you're the biggest winner and I'm the loser here. You're going to pay me big time Jule, trust me on that.'

'Well, I'm glad you're finding some way to vent your frustration.' Yzak couldn't help but sneer. 'Or I'd have to call you a saint for doing all this.'

'Thank you.' Shiho bowed her head. 'I do have to give you credit for not sneaking into the shed and just grab a car.'

Yzak just stared at her. 'I'm not that bad.'

Shiho sneered back at him. 'Again, you suck at lying Jule.'

'Shut up Hahnenfuss.' Yzak retorted. Taking a deep breath, he threw himself into the leather couch at the far end of the study. 'What did you want to talk to me about?'

'You never told me you had a little brother.' Shiho frowned.

Yzak shot her a glance. 'You never asked.'

Shiho's frown deepened. 'And you never told me he smoked pot.'

Yzak sat straight in the couch and stared at her. 'What?'

Shiho raised her eyebrows. 'So you don't know this little detail of your precious little brother Azuiles. Yes, I caught him smoking pot and he had weed stashed in the shed.'

Yzak sprang up and started pacing the room. 'That son of a bitch… like he hasn't given me enough trouble. I am so going to teach him a lesson.'

'Punching him?' Shiho suggested.

Yzak glared at her. 'Do I look like a violent person?'

'I don't know, but I punched him today.' Shiho smirked while Yzak stared at her in disbelief. 'Yes, I punched him and locked him up in the basement.'

'That's a start.' Yzak muttered.

'So,' Shiho started casually, sitting down, 'what's the deal with the two of you? He is one seriously troubled boy.'

'The usual cheesy stuff.' Yzak sighed and sat down as well. 'He's actually my half brother, my Father had an affair when I was three and the other woman died when he was six so my Father took him back to live with us.'

'Why am I not surprised?' Shiho muttered.

Yzak glared at her. 'What do you mean?'

'Like Father like son.' Shiho said shortly.

At that, Yzak couldn't help but seethe. 'Look, we're a totally different situation here, I don't even – '

'I get it!' Shiho cried, throwing her hands up in the air. 'Our so called marriage is based on anything but emotion! You don't have to remind of that Yzak Jule!'

Yzak paused at Shiho suddenly outburst. 'You're the one who brought it up.'

Taking a deep breath, Shiho stood up. 'Since I have nothing to do, you won't mind if I kill my time on teaching your little half brother a lesson, would you?'

Yzak snorted. 'Be my guest.'

'Fine.' With that, Shiho started for the door.

'Where are you going?' Yzak stood up. 'Is that all you wanted to ask me?'

'Yes.' Shiho said curtly, throwing the door open. 'So you can grab a car and head back to your lover's bed.' Taking one step, she looked over her shoulder. 'I take that you won't mind if I have a few affairs of my own too, right?'

Yzak could only stare in awe as the door slammed shut. Gritting his teeth, Yzak cursed under his breath at the abrupt end of their conversation and her little comment.

'Like hell I'd care.'


When the white curtains before were pulled aside by the nurse, Shiho looked up from the mechanics magazine she was browsing through.

'Miss Hahnenfuss.' Dr. Lazensky, Geherin's doctor greeted.

'It's not Miss Hahnenfuss!' Geherin corrected weakly from the bed. 'She's Mrs. Jule now.'

'Oh yes.' Dr Lazensky smiled as Shiho stood up. 'I haven't had the chance to congratulate you.'

'Thank you.' Shiho smiled, shaking his hand. 'How's my sister?'

Dr. Lazensky shot a glance at Geherin. 'She's okay, for now. But it would be wise if she were to stay here, just precaution for now. We still need to do some observation.'

'I understand.' Shiho nodded. 'Thank you so much.'

'Come visit her more often, it will help.' With that, Dr. Lazensky nodded and left the room with his nurse.

'See, I told you I'd get better.' Geherin muttered. 'You were worried for nothing.'

Shaking her head, Shiho reached into the bag she brought and took out a thermos. 'I stopped by the house before I came, Mrs. Skloff told me to give you this.'

'Did you bring tequila?' Geherin asked as Shiho set it down on the table before her.

Shiho just turned and stared at her twin dryly. 'Tequila?'

Geherin rolled her eyes. 'I guess not.'

Shiho just laughed. 'Eat.'

'I miss her food.' Geherin said.

'And they all miss you.' Shiho said absently, handing her a spoon. Sitting back, she watched as Geherin started eating slowly. Her eyes wandering, she caught sight of a vase at the nightstand with red roses. 'Who gave you that? Don't tell me it's Father, he never gives anyone flowers, not even our Mother.'

Geherin gave Shiho a mysterious smile. 'Make a guess.'

Shiho frowned. 'How many people do you actually know Geherin? Just tell me.'

'You are no fun at all Shiho.' Geherin muttered, setting the spoon down. 'It's Alden.'

Shiho blinked at her in surprise. 'Alden? Alden Tayne? He's back?'

Geherin nodded. 'Yup, he's back from Earth.'

Shiho shook her head. 'I thought he'd never graduate. When did he come?"

'A few days ago.' Geherin said absently. 'Apparently right after he got off the shuttle.'

'Wow, have you guys been in contact for the past few years?' Shiho asked.

Geherin shook her head. 'Not really, so I was a little surprised too when I saw him.'

Shiho shrugged 'Maybe he has a thing for you Geherin.'

Geherin snorted. 'I highly doubt that possibility. I mean, hey, Alden, would you like to go out with a stick like me? Ha ha.'

Shiho sighed. 'Come on Geherin, stop that inferiority complex thing.'

Geherin shook her head. 'It's never going to happen.' Sitting back, she looked at Shiho. 'So? How's married life?'

Shiho rolled her eyes. 'You ask me that every time.'

'I'm your twin sister.' Geherin reminded. 'I'm just looking out for you, just making sure that you're okay and everything. Look, you can't blame for worrying, you married Yzak Jule.'

Shiho exhaled loudly. 'We're fine.'

'Fine as in what?' Geherin narrowed her eyes. 'The guy didn't even go on the honeymoon with you – '

'Yeah, that makes me feel so much better.' Shiho snapped. 'Look, it's been a month, thing's are going to way they are, naturally. For all I know, I actually have free time now to visit you.'

Sighing, Geherin decided not to push the subject. She wasn't ignorant of her sister's situation, but she figured making her talk about it would only add to the pain she already suffered. She didn't want her to feel worse than she already was.

'How's the relocation going?' Geherin asked, changing the subject.

Shiho shrugged. 'I don't know, haven't really asked. They'll notify me when they've made their decision.'

'Can't you request for anything?' Geherin asked.

'Yeah,' Shiho crossed her legs, 'but it's not that big a deal, I don't really have a preference at all. It'll take some time, but I'm happy with not working now. Yzak Jule owes me it.'

Geherin rolled her eyes at the ceiling. 'Please tell me as a superior and not as a husband.'

Shiho frowned and stood up. 'I don't even want to know what you meant by that.'

'What?' Geherin smiled. 'It meant nothing!'

'Yeah, right.' Snorting, Shiho shrugged her coat on.

'Where are you going?' Geherin asked, sitting up straight.

'Yeah, where are you going?' Another voice asked from the door before Shiho had a chance to open her mouth.

'Oh my God! Alden!' Shiho cried. Stepping over the chair, she rushed forward and gave him a hug.

'It's been a while Shiho.' Alden Tayne returned the embrace. Pulling away, he stared down at her. 'Still the same Shiho, hasn't changed much!'

'Have you grown taller?' Shiho asked, cocking her head. 'You most certainly have.'

Alden shrugged. 'What can I say? We were the same height when I left three years ago. We're only eighteen.

'I'm still seventeen.' Shiho pouted.

'But we're turning eighteen at the end of the year.' Geherin added.

'So…' Alden held up her left hand.

Shiho nodded her head. 'Yeah.'

'I'm really sorry I couldn't come to the wedding.' Alden murmured, still staring down at her hand.

'That's okay, your Father did.' Shiho smiled up at him.

Alden shot her a meaning full glance before letting go of her hand. 'Geherin, you mind if I steal her for a second?'

Geherin shrugged. 'Why would I?'

'Actually,' Shiho cut in, 'I have go now.'

Alden raised his eyebrows. 'Why? We haven't caught up with our lives yet!'

'I would love to have coffee with you or something, but I really have to head back home. I have to check on my project.' Shiho gave him an apologetic smile.

Alden frowned. 'What project?'

'Her brother-in-law.' Geherin answered for her.

Shiho looked over her shoulder. 'Thank you.' Turning back to Alden, she reached into his blazer and found his cell phone. 'Yzak's brother has some problems and I'm trying to fix them.'

'Juvenile problems?' Alden asked as he watched Shiho punch in her own cell phone number.

Shiho nodded and handed him his cellphone again. 'Yeah, family problems. Anyway, call me when you have the time, we definitely should go out and have some coffee or something.'

Alden stared down at her silently before taking his phone, brushing his fingers over hers. 'I'll call you.'

'Deal!' Turning, Shiho gave her sister a kiss on the forehead. 'I'll see later then sis.'

'Yeah…' Geherin gave her a brief hug before Shiho turned.

'So, what's the deal with her and Jule?' Alden asked, watching as the door closed behind her.

'Huh?' Geherin stared up at him. 'You're not…'

Alden shrugged and sat down with her legs crossed. 'Why not? I'm willing to bet a million dollars that Shiho did not marry Jule out of love.'

Geherin looked at him briefly before sighing. 'Look, Alden – '

'Geherin,' Alden interrupted her, leaning forward, 'it's been three years, I've waited for three years. You know exactly how I felt about her since we were kids.'

Exhaling loudly, Geherin placed one hand on his arm. 'Shiho is my sister, a sister who has sacrificed almost everything for her family. I know she deserves happiness, but she does not, in anyway, deserve the guilt of cheating on her husband.'

Alden's eyebrows furrowed. 'I know that Geherin.'

Looking into his bright hazel eyes, Geherin sighed. 'Why didn't you come back earlier?'

Alden sighed and racked his fingers through his hair. 'Believe me, I ask myself the same question.'


When Shiho stepped into the Jule Manor, the first thing she saw was Lois dashing up to her.

'Don't you have school or something?' Shiho asked.

'It's a Saturday!' Lois said quickly, grabbing her arm. 'Are you sure this is the right way to get him clean? I mean, it's just brutal!'

Shiho shrugged. 'I don't know, it's one of the DIY methods I found in "Getting Clean for Morons".'

Lois pouted. 'That is not funny! I mean, he can just die down there! Have you heard him screaming and shouting in pain?'

Rolling her eyes, Shiho shrugged her arm away from Lois' strong grip. 'Look, it's not the nicest way to do it, it can almost be considered the roughest way, but only through this way will he actually learn a lesson Lois. Trust me.'

'It's just, I'm so worried.' Lois bit her lip, her hands together.

Shiho eyed her. 'I better check on him now.'

'I'll come with you!' Lois said quickly.

'Aren't your parent's worried?' Shiho asked as they headed down the basement stairs.

'About me?' Lois rolled her eyes. 'They're barely at home.'

'Oh.' Was Shiho's simple response as she turned on the naked bulb in the basement. At the click, the bathroom door opened and Vuit came out.

'I thought I heard someone coming down.' Vuit said.

'He's still alive isn't he?' Shiho asked, staring at the cell before her.

'I guess so, he was just swearing a few minutes ago.' Vuit replied.

'Open it.' Shiho instructed.

Vuit widened his eyes. 'Are you sure?'

Shiho nodded. 'It's been a week and a half, it should be okay.'

'If you say so.' Reaching into his pocket, he grabbed his keys and unlocked it. Opening the door, Azuiles was seen restrained in a straight jacket. At the sight of Shiho, he made an immediate move to spit and seeing this, Shiho jumped aside.

'Still have my soldier reflects.' Shiho muttered. 'I so saw that come buddy.'

'Get out of my sight.' Azuiles growled. He turned and glared at Lois. 'You too.'

Biting her lip, Lois turned away and flew up the stairs two at a time.

'Well, you're still the same rude ass, but to the looks of it, you are clean.' Sitting on the stairs, Shiho turned to Vuit. 'Get him out of that straight jacket.'

'Yes ma'am.'

'You bitch…' When Azuiles got out of the straight jacket, he made a move to lung forward but only fell to his knees in front of Shiho who had her chin resting on her palm.

'Yeah, I am a bitch for making you clean.' Shiho raised her eyebrows. 'But you know what, you're going to thank me in the future, especially when I leave.'

Vuit looked up. 'You're leaving Mrs. Jule?'

Shiho shrugged. 'You never know, it's just a hypothesis.'

'You should, since my brother doesn't give a damn about you.' Azuiles sneered. 'I bet you're still a fucking virgin.'

'Azuiles!' Vuit helped him up. 'You will not talk to the young lady like that.'

'Shut up!' Azuiles snarled.

Standing up, Shiho took a step up the stairs. 'I have to say, I feel bad for anyone who ends up with you, or anyone who likes you.'

Azuiles stared at her briefly before turning his head away. 'Mind your own business.'

'Too bad, your brother allowed me to make you my project, so you're stuck with me until you're completely clean.' Shiho leaned down and gave him a bright smile. 'You're detoxicated now, but you still have a long way to go. And you are out of your mind to even think I'll let you out of this basement.'

Azuiles widened his eyes. 'What?'

'You'll start physical training tomorrow.' With that, Shiho turned and headed up the stairs with Vuit following her. Ignoring Azuiles protests, she slammed the door right in his face and locked it.

'Are you sure this is going to work?' Vuit asked, frowning.

'Yeah, only physical training will do the trick.' Shiho replied. 'I've seen drug addicts turn into topguns during my ZAFT training, it's possible.'

'If you say so.'

Entering the den, Shiho found Lois sitting on the couch with her knees pulled to her chest. Sighing, she sat down quietly on the easy chair across from her.

'You're a nice girl Lois, why you fell for a guy like Azuiles is beyond me.' Shiho murmured.

Lois stared at the empty fire place. 'He wasn't like that Shiho, he wasn't like that before the war, before his brother left for training and eventually to battle.'

Shiho raised her eyebrows. 'Oh?'

'They were really good brothers Shiho.' Lois looked up at her.

Leaning back, Shiho crossed her arms. 'Tell me more.'

Sighing, Lois sat back, sliding her hands to her ankles. 'I've known them forever, our family has been neighbours before we were even born. I remember hearing the fights between Mr. and Mrs. Jule over Azuiles when I was little, yet in the end, it was Yzak who insisted that Azuiles stay.'

Yzak made him stay? Shiho thought, adverting her eyes.

'I asked Yzak before why he wanted Azuiles to stay.' Lois continued, sighing deeply. 'Yzak had always been like a brother to me and when we were little, I'd tell him everything. I told him I was really lonely, being an only child and my parents being away all the time. When Azuiles came to this family, I was only six and Yzak was eight. Yzak told me he found a playmate for me.'

Shiho choked. 'For you?'

Lois gave her a small smile. 'I had the same reaction too, but it wasn't just for me. Before Yzak enlisted, I asked him again. He told me Azuiles was lonely, and he needed a family.'

'A family huh?' Shiho looked up at the ceiling. 'Everyone needs one.'

'You're probably wondering now why Azuiles ended up being a complete rebel.' Lois said dryly.

'Enlighten me.' Shiho said shortly.

'Well…' Lois' voice trailed. 'When Yzak enlisted, Azuiles was left alone in the Jule Manor. I myself was sent to Sextilis 2 because of the war. I guess it's because no one was around anymore, it went back to how it was before he came to the Jule family, before their Father died and Yzak enlistment. Before his birth Mom died, he basically lived alone and her Mom was a drug dealer. I guess that's probably why he started smoking pot and all.'

Shiho stared at Lois. 'How about now?'

Lois shook her head. 'Yzak was shocked at how Azuiles had turned out to be. When he came back, they had a lot of arguments and I guess Yzak gave up in the end.' She couldn't help but grit her teeth. 'How could he just give up? He's his brother!"

Shiho stared down. 'He too has his own problems Lois. He's a soldier who fought in the war, they all have their personal problems after all the chaos they've been through.' She looked up at Lois. 'Especially Yzak who had gone through so much betrayal during the war.'

Lois just sighed. 'I guess.'

'Well,' standing up, Shiho stretched, 'at least I'm here now to set things straight, and believe me, I'm going to make him a better person, you just wait and see.'

Lois stood up as well. 'Are you sure? I really… I'm really worried about him, I – '

'I can tell that you're hurt.' Shiho said, eyeing her. 'I take that he used to be really gentle with you, huh?'

Lois looked down, blushing slightly. 'Not as rough as now.'

Smiling, Shiho patted Lois on the shoulders. 'Give it time, he's not a bad person, just needs some tuning and a nudge to get back on track. Don't give up on him like Yzak.'

'I won't!' Lois declared, biting her lip. 'I will not give up on him, never!'

Smiling flashed her a bright smile. 'Good to hear.' Looking down at her watch, she widened her eyes. 'Wow, it's already noon, want to grab a bite in the kitchen?'

Lois nodded. 'Sure, I'm starving! We might want to get Azuiles something as well.'

Shiho winced as they stepped out of the den. 'You do that, he has a tendency to spit at me.'

Lois laughed. 'But you dodge it anyway!'

'I know, but he's aiming better each time.' Shiho scowled, holding her fist up.

'Lady Jule!' Niolava rushed into the kitchen from foyer.

'What's the rush Niolava? Come have something to eat.' Shiho said pleasantly as she opened the fridge.

'Someone's here!' Niolava said breathlessly.

Shiho cocked her head. 'Who?'

'A dashing young man with black hair and hazel eyes.' Ewan replied, entering the kitchen with a vase. 'I wonder who he is.'

'Who is he Shiho?' Lois turned to Shiho.

Shaking her head, Shiho closed the refridgerator. 'Excuse me.' Was all she said before leaving the kitchen.

'What's going on?' Lois asked, glancing at Ewan.

'Who knows? Maybe our lady wants to have an affair too.'


'We'll, we're here.' Sitting herself down on a red easy chair in a cozy coffee house downtown Aprillius One, Shiho raised her eyebrows at Alden who sat himself in an identical chair across from her at the corner.

'We sure are.' Looking around, Alden sighed. 'This place hasn't changed much, I have to say.'

'We use to hang out here all day.' Shiho laughed.

'Especially when my Mom told me to study.' Alden wrinkled his nose in disgust.

'You still got good grades.' Shiho countered as the waitress handed them a menu.

'Wow, the menu's still the same one.' Alden commented as he scanned through it. 'Cinnemon latte with extra foam please.'

'Hazel nut latte for me.' Shiho said, handing her the menu.

'Get we get some scones and brownies as well?' Alden added.

'Will come up quickly.'

'We just had lunch in the Manor Alden.' Shiho said, leaning back.

Alden shrugged. 'We might be here for hours.'

Shiho raised her eyebrows. 'Hours? What do you plan doing with me?'

'We have a lot to catch up dear.' Alden leaned forward.

'Yes indeed.' Shiho agreed. 'So, how's the family?'

'They're okay.' Alden leaned back into his chair. 'My Mom is still working at the church, just to kill time, that sort of thing. My sister's pregnant – '

'Oh my God, Narlea's pregnant?' Shiho gasped.

Alden rolled his eyes. 'She got married before the war, if she still didn't, I'd think she was barren.'

Shiho shook her head. 'No, I mean, I thought she didn't want to get pregnant at all, she didn't want babies! That's what she kept telling me, or telling people.' Alden gave her a meaningful look. At that, Shiho's hand threw to her mouth. 'It was an accident.'

Alden tried to laugh as the waitress set down their coffees. When she left, he burst into laughter. 'She said she wanted to cut off Charlea's balls when she found out about it.'

Shiho could help but laugh along with him. 'I can imagine, your sister has always been pretty volatile.'

Alden took a deep breath. 'I know. At one point, she serious considered abortion.'

Shiho widened her eyes. 'You're not serious are you?'

Alden shrugged. 'My parents talked her out of it, and of course Charlea.'

'Does Charlea want kids?' Shiho asked, taking a sip from her latte.

'He doesn't hate them like my sister.' Alden replied. 'But they're both very career driven, I really hope it's going to work out for them. My Mom has promised to help them out.'

'When's she due?' Shiho asked, setting her coffee down and reaching for a brownie.

'End of this month I believe.' Alden rolled his eyes. 'Her mood swings are crazy. I got thrown out of the house when I visited her two days ago.'

'Ouch.' Shiho winced. 'I don't think I'm going to find her until well after the baby's born.'

Alden nodded deeply. 'Yeah, that's a good plan.' Setting his coffee mug down, he looked at Shiho. 'So, ask me what I've been up to.'

Shiho smiled brightly. 'What have you been up to Mr. Tayne.'

Alden stared at her briefly before returning the smile. 'I'm taking my Father's place in the Senior Council.'

Shiho couldn't help but stare at him. 'What?'

Alden nodded. 'Yeah, I'm entering Aprillius One politics. My Father's retiring after this term and I'm going to take his place the following term. I'm staying in Aprillius One for hopefully good.'

'Oh my God!' Shiho exclaimed. 'Congratulations!'

'Are you happy for me?' Alden asked, looking into her beautiful amethyst eyes.

'Of course I am!' Shiho cried. 'You're one of my best friends! I'm really happy for you, you can finally settle down and do what you've been longing to do.'

'Yeah, I am one of your best friends aren't I?' Alden said with a small smile. Pausing, he took a sip from his mug. 'So, what have you been up to?'

'Huh?' Shiho stared at him.

'What have you been up to.' Alden repeated his question, looking at her straight in the eye. 'You know, since you enlisted.' His hazel eyes softened. 'You must have gone through a lot during the bloody war.'

'Everyone who fought in the war has gone through a lot.' Shiho said quietly, looking out the window into the busy street for them. 'I'm only lucky to have survived. I was assigned great technicians, a great crew, great team members…' she paused, 'and I had a great Captain.'

'Yzak Jule?' Alden asked quietly.

Lowering her eyes, Shiho turned to him and smiled. 'Yes, Yzak Jule, my husband.'

The words stung in Alden's ears.

'Are you happy Shiho?' Alden asked narrowing his eyes.

Shiho looked back at him. 'You obviously know something.' Sighing, she shook her head. 'The whole public knows what you know.'

Alden narrowed his eyes. 'It was a political union, right? You don't love him.'

Shiho couldn't help but snort. 'What is love anyways? Do you honestly believe that two people can be happily married for life without any party having the slightest chance of cheating?'

'I do Shiho.' Alden said promptly. 'I do believe there are some people who will be physically and mentally faithful to their spouse, forever.' He paused, staring into her eyes intently. 'I can.'

Shiho couldn't help but feel her heart pound in her ears as she looked away abruptly. Taking a deep breath, she smiled back at him. 'Then whoever becomes your bride will certainly be very happy.'

Exhaling loudly, Alden nodded and leaned back.

Watching as he took a bite into his scone, Shiho sunk deeper into the easy chair. 'So, tell me what you've done in school.'

Knowing that Shiho wanted to change the subject desperately, Alden complied. 'Well…'

As Alden predicted, they ended up in the coffee house until four. A two full hours later, they had gone through two plates of brownies, three scones and three cups of coffee each while catching up on each others lives and reminiscing the past.

'This place sure is comfortable.' Shiho said as they walked out of the door.

'So, where do you want to go?' Alden asked, unlocking his car which was at a parking meter just outside the coffee house.

'Actually, I have to pick up something for Geherin.' Shiho said.

'I'll come with you.' Alden said.

'Actually…' Shiho shifted her foot uncomfortable, 'it's something personal, I'd rather go by myself.'

'Oh.' Nodding understandingly, Alden gave Shiho a smile. 'Well…'

'I'll see you sometime later.' Shiho said quickly. 'Now that you're staying in Aprillius One, we'll have plenty of opportunity to meet, provided that the council doesn't load you up with work.'

'Yeah,' Alden sighed, 'that's is one thing I am not looking forward to.'

'Well,' Shiho shrugged, 'I'll see you then.'

'Wait.' Alden grabbed her wrist. 'I want to give you something.'

Shiho blinked and watched as Alden opened the trunk of his red coupe and took out a white box in a black paper bag with the elegant logo of Reva printed on.

'What's this?' Shiho asked curiously as Alden handed it to her.

'It's an evening gown.' Alden replied.

Shiho frowned. 'Why are you giving me an evening gown?'

'I want you to come to the council dinner with me.' Alden said.

'What?' Shiho looked up abruptly. 'Alden, you know I can't. I'm a married woman, I'm Mrs. Jule now…'

'Are you?' Alden narrowed his eyes. 'Are you really Mrs. Jule? Do you really want to be Mrs. Jule?'

Shiho shook her head. 'Don't start that with me. I have my reasons. If I went to this dinner with you, people will stay things and it'll ruin everything.'

'Did Jule at least mention the dinner ball? Did he plan on taking you?' Alden asked.

At that, Shiho gulped nervously and looked down.

Sighing, Alden shook his head, forcing the black paper bag into her arms. 'I want you to take this, I want you to be there in a dress I bought for you, even if you don't come with me.'

'Alden – ' Shiho watched as he turned and took out a bouquet of champagne colored roses from the trunk. She could only stare at them wide eye. 'You still remembered…'

'How could I forget?' Alden's eyes softened as he handed it to her. 'Just promise me you'll think about it.'

'Alden – '

'Just think about it.' With that, Alden leaned down and kissed her on the cheek. 'Consider these gifts from me to you.'

Shiho could only stare up at him in silence until a familiar voice rang from behind her.

'Well, well, if it isn't Shiho Hahnenfuss!'

Whirling around, Shiho found Dearka standing behind her with his hands in his pockets. 'Dearka!'

'It's been some time pal, I can't believe we haven't seen each other for four whole weeks man!' Dearka smiled and wrapped one arm around her shoulders. 'Missed you champ.'

Over his shoulder, Shiho found that Dearka was not alone. Behind him, Yzak was standing there with Gazelle Wyleed and another man she did not recognize. She could only freeze as Dearka let go of her.

'What's with the flowers and the bag Shiho? I never knew you were the type to shop.' Dearka paused and looked up at Alden. 'Who the hell is he?'

Shiho took a deep breath, telling herself to stay cool. 'This is my childhood friend, Alden Tayne. He just came back from school, I met him at the hospital when I was visiting my sister.'

'Ah, Tayne's son.' Dearka looked over his shoulder and threw Yzak a glance. 'You guy's are going to be work buddies.'

'Shut up Dearka.' Yzak scowled, glaring at him.

Dearka just shrugged. 'Stating the facts dude.'

'Well, I must say the missus does look different without a wedding gown on.' Iwen Cavicog smirked, looking up and down at Shiho, making her really uncomfortable.

'She does look a bit casual.' Gazelle said lightly, but Shiho could feel her eyes burning holes into her.

'This is my husband, Yzak Jule.' Shiho said quickly, turning to Alden who had his eyes trained on Yzak the whole time.

'We'll be formally introduced when the new term starts.' Alden said tightly. 'Till then Mr. Jule.'

'Likewise.' Yzak retorted.

'I'll see you later Shiho.' Leaning down, Alden gave her another kiss on the cheek before stepping into the car.

'You two look more like former lovers.' Cavicog muttered.

'Shut it.' Dearka hissed, nudging him in the ribs when Shiho turned and glared at him.

Walking up to Yzak, Shiho gave him a smile. 'I'll be running some errands for my sister, hope to see you at home sometime.'

Yzak could only frown at her words. Before he had a chance to open his mouth, Shiho leaned up and gave him a brief but firm kiss on the lips, much to his surprise.

'See you honey.' Throwing a glare at Gazelle, Shiho turned and walked down the street.

'How brazen.' Gazelle seethed, tapping her heels on the ground.

'She is his wife.' Dearka muttered while Gazelle threw dagger glares at him.

'That is the truth man.' Cavicog shrugged.

'Shut it.'

Glaring at Shiho's back, Yzak couldn't help but grit his teeth, trying not to focus on his lips. Turning on his heel, he flounced down the street in the opposite direction.

'Dude, where you going?' Dearka asked as they followed him quickly.

'I guess you won't mind if I had an affair of my own.'

Shaking his head, he stopped for the others to catch up.

'Jeez, the guy just gave her a kiss on the cheek, big deal.' Cavicog muttered.

'Like hell I'd care.' Was all Yzak said, his eyes trained on a flash of light on the other side of the street.

'Yzak's cooler than that.' Gazelle sneered, trying to hook her arm over his but he snatched it away before she had a chance.

'Looks like you're on the cold side too Wyleed.' Cavicog sneered.

'Shut up.' Gazelle seethed.

Shaking his head, Dearka walked up to Yzak. 'You're playing a dangerous game Yzak, you sure you have enough to lose?'

'The higher the stakes are the better.' Yzak turned and stared at Dearka. 'I have time to play this game. If she wants to play, then I'll play.'

'Let's go Elthman.' Giving Dearka a pat on the shoulder, Cavicog followed Yzak.

Watching them walk down the street, Dearka couldn't help but sigh. 'You're going to lose buddy, believe me.'


End of Chapter 2
Next Update: 21st April, 2006

A/N: This can be a little bit confusing, considering I have the history of linking different stories together. However, Mr. and Mrs. Jule is a completely different story from GSA, I made that pretty clear actually with the dates and when you read it, you just don't see a link at all, I mean, the Yzak here and the Yzak in GSA are like two different people. I make him a really big bastard, but you'll feel better when the story moves on, hopefully.

You'd wonder why I'd use recurring characters from GSA, well... I just like the names, and it would be fun to like bring back but in a completely different light. To minimize confusion, I'll try to list some of the original characters that have appeared. Of course, as you see, there are original characters that are made specifically for Mr. and Mrs. Jule, Azuiles Jule and Lois Law. I love Azuiles, I really do.

Lyn Stera: One of the team members in GSA, under Dearka, was fooling around with the prostitutes... Now in Mr. and Mrs. Jule, promoted to Shiho's position.

Iwen Cavicog: Another ZAFT team member in GSA, now he's just a spoiled rich brat.

Narlea: Miriallia's sister in GSA I, now she's just a person mentioned as Alden Tayne's sister.

Charlea: Shiho's teammate during Jakin Due in GSA, now he's just another guy mentioned as Narlea's husband.

Alden Tayne: He was briefly mentioned in GSA III, the guy who was dancing with Shiho at the ball and wanted to take her out but Yzak dragged her away. Anyway, he has much bigger part now, and he's going to be Yzak's rival, both in work and with Shiho.

That sums it up. Thank you so much for the reviews, they were great. And by the way, if you have to say my story's bad, use real English, what do you mean by 'sux' anyway? I know you're not going to read it again, but seriously, you suck, butchering the language.

Stay tuned for the next chapters, it's going to be a while because each chapter on average is about 8000 words. Yikes.