The next day was the official start for decoration. I woke up and felt fresh and was freezing. I had an urge to go skiing, and then I decided maybe tomorrow. I walked to the washroom thinking, what was left to do for the wedding. We had finalized the flowers, hall, cake, tuxedos, my dress, food, music, photographer, media, guest and we only had to decorate, choose bridesmaids dresses, get the hairstylist and make-up person, and…that was about it. If we could finish all that this week then we could go skiing. Perfect.' I thought

Changing and doing my regular routine I walked to the trusty closet of clothes, took about 15 minutes to choose a top. Grumpily I wore a Shirred Halter top with a denim guancho. I wore some sneakers and tied my hair up, and found Luna in the hallway just waking up and going to her fiancée's room. I smiled and remembered how I used to do that. I walked down and noticed how the house was unusually quiet. Confused I went downstairs and entered a ghost town. Not seeing anyone I checked outside to see them just relaxing and having morning coffee I the sun. I joined them.

"Hey, a change in the day today," I said

"Yes, we believe coffee in outside gets us more awake," Stellar said

"Anyways when do you people want to decorate," I asked

"We'll leave a bit after breakfast." Meyrin said.

"Everyone else said they'd meet us at the place by ten," Athrun said greeting me with a morning kiss.

I drank some juice and lay down on the grass. I heard everyone talk and Luna and Rey came down a while later. Observing my surrounding and breathing the air inside my lungs, I was told to come inside and eat.

There was a lot to eat, and I filled my stomach greatly. Yesterday's picnic was scrumptious and I enjoyed my time with the children. We made cupcakes and I got to decorate them. I remembered it clearly, a lot of icing and one m&m. I smiled and fished off the breakfast. We took a break before heading out.

We took two cars, and I sat in the passenger seat beside Athrun. We reached there in half an hour and I noticed how beautiful it looked in the morning. A truck came that had all the decorations inside, that had all the table cloths, banners, the altar, everything. We went and met Lacus and Kira who were waiting patiently. After a while Dearka, Mir, Yzak and Shiho came. It was a good thing I wore sneaker because I knew I would be running around all day.

We started by doing the reception. There were close to 800 tables in there, and we had to do each table in the same way as the other. I showed them what I wanted for each table. First a bordered blue table cloth that feature a blue print, then I took an aquatic garden vase, which had sea shell and blue gems inside to the middle and told them that this was the center piece, the flower would go in later. Then came the three candle holder and reached to the height of the vase, but would be shorter because of the long-stemmed flowers that would be going inside the vase. Them came the plates; it was clear white, with a blue border and had a sandy texture, in the middle was a heart shaped as a sea shell that said 'Athrun and Cagalli'. I told them there very five plates to be placed on each table and on top was a wire snowflake napkin ring, with the cutlery beside wrapped in a ribbon that came already prepared. The party favours were next a seashell votive candle in a box, an Adirondack chair cardholder which had the planning of the evening. On top of that rhinestone treasure chest favour box that held green and blue flip-flop sandal candles, seaside jewel pen set and a gift bath. I told them the night before we would sprinkle blue rose petals on the table and do the flowers and stuff. I requested the chair to be blue and wrapped with a ribbon, and on the back held a species of fish. The table was also decorated with seashells, gems and other miscellaneous items.

We finished the tables in a matter of 5 hours, while the electricians did the light and placed the ribbons of wonder. We replaced the curtains with streams of seashells and opened them so you could see the coral reef outside it, and the fish living in there.

The banners were placed and I finished all the major stuff by early evening. I sat down on the ground, exhausted. My hands felt like jelly. I did close to two hundred table and we still had to do the hall itself. I got up and walked and saw that the reception hall was officially complete, expect for the flowers. I looked for everyone and realized they went to get a bite to eat; I was stubborn and said I wanted to stay and continue. 'I should have gone.' I thought. They took Athrun forcefully with them. There were four thousands seats in front of me and they were ready, just everything else wasn't. I had a cramp at that moment for over operating myself. I sat and tired to take it away. I didn't work so I decided to walk a little. I went to the shore outside the wedding hall. The sun settled and I went to the end of a harbour, missing a sign that read 'Beast lie here at night, take caution and stay AWAY'. I sat down, the water touching my now bare feet; the cramp was going away slowly. I knew that just underneath me a whole colony of life was there and I wished I could see it. All those colours I saw before captivated me.

I lay on the wet harbour; I felt something touch my feet. Opening my closed eyes I looked down to see a fish swimming between my toes. I smiled at the little clown fish. They were usually shy of human of bid creature. I heard a rumble of the clouds and it started raining lightly, mist the place. I lay back down enjoying the sensation of the mist. I heard the engine of three cars and I saw the group holding umbrellas. They didn't notice me because of my location. My feet were still dangling, and the water rose to my knees. I heard them talking, I sat up and waved at them. I heard Athrun scream "Cagalli you're going to be sick at this rate," and walk towards me and reached the entrance of the harbour, with Kira and Shinn.

"Wait, I'm coming," I said steeping up and just missing being the lunch of a viscous animal.

I walked and I force pushed the harbour and made me fall onto the slippery wood harbour. I saw something bite into the wood, and it wasn't your average beast. There was a hammer sharp ripping the wood and spitting it out. I froze at its sight. I moved back to the other side and saw a looked back to see a great white behind me. I screamed in fight. I saw my distance to the shoreline, which wasn't far. I crawled and the two beasts started beating into the wood, loosening its hold that was connected to the entrance. I screamed as I was knocked down again. I pulled my hand away quickly as I saw one of the sharks try to bite me. I heard people walking onto the harbour; I looked up with my scared eyes to see a dreary Athrun. He reached his hand out to me and pleaded for me the grab on. I reached and just as we were about to connected the whole harbour capsized. I was flushed underneath water, and saw the two beasts at me. I let go of all my breath and was hit on the head hardly and lost my consciousness.

I woke up spluttering out water and salt. I spat out the yucky taste and met amethyst eyes. I hugged my brother and shivered in fright and trying to regain the red in my body.

I was inside the hall, and noticed that Athrun was nowhere to be seen.

"Oh my god Cagalli," I heard Kira say in total relief

"Wh-ere iss Athhhruunn?" I asked.

"He's getting cleaned up, the sharks kind of bit him," he said nervously

My eyes widened in worry and I got and looked for him, even though I was supposed to be lying. I found that they had taken him home. I told everyone if they could do the all pf the hall, and that I was fine. Shiho drove me home and I was anxious to see his face. I ran inside and went upstairs to our room and saw a doctor just finishing up on Athrun. I sighed in relief and he she told me how a shark tore off a part of his side torso and said that after all the stitches it'll look just as new, with a tiny scar. She noticed that I was still blue and said that I should change into warm clothes and rest tomorrow. The doctor said before leaving "He'll wake up tomorrow because of the medicine, sleep well."

I held my head in frustration and changed thinking 'How could I have been so stupid.'

I walked towards him, sort of angry that he had to come after me. Getting myself injured would have been much better than him. I sighed and saw his torso wrapped tightly around in layers of bandages that was when I started crying. "Athrun how could you have been so stupid, you idiot, it's my fault. I was supposed to get hurt not you." I yelled at his sleeping form. I heard the phone ring and I answered "Hello."

"You okay?" asked Meyrin on the other side.

"Just great," I said sarcastically.

"Hey you know it not your fault," She said

"It is and you of all people know it, if I wasn't stubborn and just went with you guys, then maybe…maybe he wouldn't be here right now. He looks so pale Mey. I just want to jump back and grate those stupid sharks bit by bit." I said incensed

"Well that isn't a good idea, and it's not your fault, how would you know that there were sharks there," She said

"There was a sign," I said

"Come on, you couldn't have expected to see it in dark skies," She said

I sighed defeated and replied, "It won't take away the pain he's been through."

"What about all the pain you've been in," She said

I paused and she hung up. I turned back to Athrun mumbling my name in his sleep, calling me, to reassure him that I was alright. I held his hand and whispered "I'm okay," in his fragile sleep. It calmed him down and I gently placed him on my lap, which brought him back to sleep. I heard some noises in the hallways. A knock on the door came to my ears, and I said quietly for them to enter. Everyone came in to see if Athrun was alright. I said he was and them they told me that they fished all the decorating, beside the flowers. I gratefully thanked them and told them that, both Athrun and I had to be in bed all day tomorrow. I asked the girls if they could choose their bridesmaid dresses, to which they happily agreed to. They said goodnight and left.

I bobbed me head and fell asleep, but the dream of Athrun in pain kept on disturbing my sleep. I restlessly woke up and remained awake. The sun came out later on and I felt shuffling in my lap. I heard Athrun groan in ache. I brushed his hair with my hand and he nestled into me more.

He let out a breath and tuned to meet my eyes.

"So, you're awake?" I asked

He looked at me innocently and nodded. He sat up with a bit of difficulty and noticed the bandages around him

"One of them got me I guess," He spoke

I looked at him in surprise and said "It's my entire fault isn't it."

I felt his gaze on me and he leaned in to give me and embrace, but I pushed him away.

"Don't do that, you know for a fact that those wounds were for me, not you." I said whispering the last bit.

"Do you remember our promise?" he asked

I sighed and nodded. He said "Then it's not your fault, now are you going to give me a hug or what."

I looked at him and cried I his embrace, yelling out at him as well. I broke and he kissed my temple soothing my worry for his injuries away, like a current itself. I told him he was strictly supposed to be bed rested today and he quietly agreed, reminding me of the same. I cursed and took a hot shower, before returning. I wore a comfy pair of Sassy short shorts that had a military camouflage design on it, a scoop neck tank and a military camouflage hooded sweater. I came back and noticed Athrun staring off into space. I walked up to him and told him I had to bandage him. He looked down my long legs being shown to him and nodded his head.

I took off all the icky bandages and looked at the bite the vicious shark gave him. There we also several teeth mark on him as well, that were fading away. I frowned at the opened gash and touched it gently. He winced and I carefully placed some medicine on top of the wound. He stiffened at my touch and relaxed. I carefully tide a long bandage around him, covering him in several layers and he sat back down and I lay my head on his legs.

"Does it hurt?" I asked

"Not anymore," he replied

Breakfast was served in our room later on and we ate it in peace. Everyone came up a while later to see and awake Athrun who happily met them. They left with the girls to do the shopping and he lay back down and started reading a book.

I just stared at him and got a few hours of finally sleep.

I woke up to an empty bed. I heard the shower going, which simmered my anger, because Athrun was supposed to be in bed. I got up and went to get some chocolate. Sitting down I opened and 140g of candy coated coca goodies. Munching on them happily I heard Athrun groan. Curious, I opened the door to see Athrun that he forgot he towel. I blushed at his nude form and tossed one over to him. He looked up at my face and said "Like what you see."

I shut the down quickly and walked downstairs, I felt so misrepresented. I then remembered that I like my beloved chocolate in the room, so charging back up I opened the room to our room and sneaked inside. I walked my feet touching the cold floor until I reached the bag. Grabbing a hold on it I began to walk back downstairs, until a green-eyed person blocked my way.

"You're supposed to be resting, go and rest." I said

"I would if I could tie bandages," He said

I flushed and we sat down so I could again bandage him. Finishing off, I looked proud at my work. I stood up to leave again when Athrun pulled me down, wrapping his arms around my waist and kissed me, pouring every solitary feeling he felt for me, in the past, present and future into that affectionate contact of my lip on his. I replied with equal, if not more force, but we were quickly interrupted by screams coming form downstairs. We looked at each other and smiled.

We broke apart and walked downstairs together to meet several eyes. Mir came up with Stellar and they ripped me from my treasured Athrun to show their dress. It was a fabulous halter silhouette in satin, featuring scalloped detailing on the both side splits as well as along the empire waistline. The halter neckline is also delicately embellished with crystals and beads.

"There perfect," I said to them

"And guess what, we found matching dress shirts for the boys and for Lacus the colour will be a bit lighter and the dress shirt for Kira is the same." Mir said

"You guys are the best," I said giving them each a hug. The males joined us later on in the den and spoke again "I am thinking, if we finish all the work this week, then we can spend a two day stay at the mountains going skiing and snowboarding,"

"That's a good idea, what's left to do anyways?" Stellar asked

"Well we have the hairstylist and make-up person to get and I think that's about it, beside the touch ups for the hall and the flowers." I said recollecting.

I heard them all yell in excitement because the plan had been finalized. The rest of the week was official appointing all the people and finalizing the date they were suppose to come and the specific time, and the hall was lighted, furnished, decorated and done.

We packed the night before getting everything ready for the nice break ahead. I felt so exited that night I could barely fall asleep. I looked at Athrun who was only wearing boxer and noticed that his wound was only a scar now. I touched it gently and he wrapped his arms my waist, my head chest against his and his head hiding in my neck, kissing it gently before falling back asleep. I unperturbed and feel asleep, unknown to me, a new bite mark on my neck forming. The next morning was the start of another adventure, there was only one problem…I didn't know how to ski…how did I some up with a break like that. There was one thing I could do, watch Athrun and skate.