We spent the rest of the week in the PLANTs enjoying the scenery. From watching movies and checking the military base where Athrun joined and learned all of his skills.
I was amazed at how astounding the PLANTs were. I asked Athrun how the PLANTs were created, at which he gave me the most methodical, scientific and extended answer I had ever heard in my life. I punched him on shoulder with an angry look on my face, standing up and walking away. I looked back to see Athrun chuckling.
"Trying to make me feel stupid eh, I'll show him what Cagalli can do when sees angry." I mumbled.
I saw him walking towards him and I quickened my pace stomping my feet in the process and yelling out "You stupid jerk."
I could feel him smirk behind me as I quicken my pace even more seeing a deserted park, in the evening sky. I remembered that tomorrow we were going back home…home. I sat down on a swing the wind slightly pushing me forward. Now here's a thought was I taking Athrun from the home he felt at peace in or was he okay in Orb? I'd ask him later, but for now he's in going to be sweet.
I felt someone push swing moving me forward. I held on tight to the rope, as he push me higher. The creaking sound of the swing was heard each time I was lifted up towards the sky. I knew I couldn't stay angry a him for long, so I decided not to. Timing correctly I jumped forward and landed on the sand feet on the ground. I walked toward a water fountain there and took some sips from it. I turned back to see him gone. He sure has a knack of disappearing. Sighing, I went to go look for him around the unknown place I still hadn't been familiar with even I stayed in it for a week. There was a path up ahead so I decided to discover what would be there on the other side. Looking back to see if Athrun came back from what ever universe he went, no he didn't come back yet. I moved my feet forward taking greater into the unknown. It was a clear path. Footprints showed that people had been here before. I kept on waking. I heard a strange noise something between a howl and a hoot. Breaking my thoughts of it being a flesh-eating creature I kept on moving, this time in a quick jog. I was going downhill all of a sudden. Confused I kept on walking. I heard footsteps behind me, I turned to physically abuse whoever was there and jumped on him my mind just scared and using self-defense.
It turned out to be nothing more than my worried Athrun,
I clutched my heart and said "God Athrun you said the living daylights out of me,"
"Where did you go? I leave to get a nice treat for you, and when I come back you disappear into thin air," He said exasperated
"Where did I go, I should be the one asking that question," Poking him on the chest.
"Really now," he said overpowering me with his height.
"You know what, how about you go this way and I'll go that, I need to cool down from you," I said frustrated
"Okay," I said walking the way I came from or where he came from, without letting him answer.
I stopped 'What was I doing' I thought 'he just went to get me something,'
Walking back to Athrun I noticed he started pacing forward not really looking where he was going.
I almost reached him, and called out "Athrun,"
He turned with a sad look on his face, he moved his feet back and slipped into an unnoticed river.
"ATHRUN!" I screamed running to where he fell. I saw him swirling in curves of shallow water downhill. I cautiously walked along the slippery side of the river, tears leaking down my cheek.
Crack.
I heard something behind and I saw red eyes. Shrieking I lost my footing and fell backwards not far behind Athrun. I screamed louder than the time Athrun almost killed me when we first. I felt someone grab my hand as I crashed into the side of the little river, soaking as each second passed.
I looked up to meet Emerald eyes. I hauled myself onto his chest
"Hold on," He struggled to say holding onto a branch
"Athrun," I spluttered out "I need to tell you something,"
"I to have to tell you something," He said looking back onto what he was holding
"Let me tell you first," I said again
"My talking is more important," He argued
"If I don't say it now, then I won't talk to you for the rest of my life." I argued back
"If I don't talk now then we'll never be able to tell each other," He said looking back again.
"What do you mean?" I asked.
"What I mean is, the branch we are both hanging on the BRAANNCH…" He stopped as the branch broke loose and we started down the stream. I screamed as he protected me from whenever we were about to crash into a side. I saw a little waterfall in front of us as we fell into the shallow water. I pulled away from Athrun as we fell off the waterfall, the branch we were leaning on behind us. I resurfaced yelling for Athrun.
"Hey Cagalli," I heard a whisper.
I laughed seeing Athrun's state, the braches apparently fell on top him as he fell giving him a hat, hiding him underneath. I walked to in the water, pulling the huge leaves of his head. He looked at me slyly he said "So what did you what to tell me?"
"Oh that I…am going," I said walking away only to be pulled into Athrun's arms
"I'm sorry," He said
I softened "It wasn't your fault. It was mine. I hope I didn't hurt your feelings. You know me and my temper."
"It's a good thing I do. Don't change." he said
"Why?" I asked
"Because that's the Cagalli I fell in love with," He said
He brought me close to his body, and brought his lips down to mine and met in a tepid, obsessive kiss. It was just like our first kiss in the Archangel, neither of us discerned how long it had lasted.
We broke apart the water from the fall sprinkling down on us, making us glow in the mist produced. I sneezed.
"Seems like someone is getting a cold," He laughed hugging me to keep me warm.
I laughed snuggling into him. I looked to the side and saw the same red eyes that made me fall. I let go of Athrun terrified and fell into the water. Shocked Athrun pulled me into him. I just pointed. He didn't see anything. Frowning I looked, it disappeared. Letting go of my held breath I looked just to relieve myself. I saw it again and this time it was moving towards my. I screamed against Athrun, hiding. He was worried this time. I looked with him and this time he saw it too.
It came closer and Athrun wasn't doing anything to stop it. I looked at him and he just smirked. I looked at the eyes as it came closer. It moved in front of my face and did something Athrun would regret ever being born. It spat ash on me just like a familiar dragon I knew. I turned towards Athrun, clearly reading that he was about to burst. I grabbed the little robot and made it spit on Athrun, annoyed at the moment he splat water onto my face. I glared at him and broke his dragon in half; furious he splattered some more water onto my face. We broke into a water fight. We tied.
"Do…I still…get my…treat?" I said tired.
"Yes, come on I'll give a treat you'll never forget," he said with a seduced voice, lifting my feathery body in his arms and headed towards the car.
I laughed as we buckled into the car. We headed home, and I fell asleep in the car, missing the treat he planned.
I woke to the misty breeze of departure. I was up early and Athrun was still snoozing. I kissed him on the cheek and went to look at this again before we left, but this wasn't going to be my last visit. I would keep on coming to this home and visit. I know that is what Athrun would want too. I visited the family room and took a look at the family tree. Sometime during the week Athrun must have added the Child of Future Mr. and Mrs. Zala. I smiled and walked to the garden taking in a look, the shuttle was for noon, and the drive was long.
I sat and I heard the shower run on. Athrun must have woken. I was already ready to leave. My brother and sister-in-law weren't due for another two weeks and I missed them greatly. I thoughts went back to the plaque. I couldn't imagine having a child with another person but Athrun. In as many years as I knew him for, he became my secret of happiness in my life. I clung onto to him, because I never wanted him to leave me, or my side. I felt selfish at that moment. Athrun wasn't a property that you should on; he was the person who loved my life more than anything. I brought an album with me, an album of memories. It was digital so I could update it anywhere. I placed it in the family room in the pocket behind my name on the family tree. (Remember the album, it plays a huge role in the story)
I found Athrun inside his room, refreshing memories before leaving. I hugged him from behind.
"Ready to go," I asked
"Just seeing for the last…"He stopped as I placed a finger on his lips.
"Not the last time Athrun, we'll visit frequently. I don't think I can stay apart from this house for too long." I said my cheek pressing against his back.
He held my hands as he twirled me into his arms.
"How about as soon as we get home, we go and dance." He suggested
"I'd love that." I said murmuring against his ear.
We left for the long drive ahead of us.
We ate breakfast along the way andI quickly grabbed a souveinir for Miriallia and Shiho, even thugh she lived in the PLANTs.
We arrived and paced ourselves to the shuttle knowing we had spare time. After treating my to ice cream we boarded. After about half a day we came back home. The drive to the manor was short and thank goodness for that. I collasped onto my bedan selpt knowing tomorrow I had to be faced by a lot of catching up on Orb, meeting and tons of paperwork. However for now I am going to sleep my cold and adventure off.