Hey Everyone,

Yes i know i have updated very late, very very late, and i'm SOOO SORRRYY! I've just had such a busy weekend and this week i have a lot of stuff to do as well. I was planning on finishing the sotry by the end of June and i would have, if my mind didn't die suddenly. I should update another chapter this week, but not sure if i'll finsih teh sotry this week as well. Lots of guest coming over on sunday and we need to preapre. Plus i've got a lot going on in my head, Plus i still promise to finish this story and i will, not doubt about that, it's just going to take a little longer than i had expected, but for now enjoy

"A thing," I said

"But your son, he's could be great like you," Manes said surrounded by guns.

"No," I said

"You can see it Cagalli, you know what I am talking about, you've been given a body to make your exterior seem normal, but once someone looks on the inside, they'll know you were different. Your son has your blood and the blood of a Coordinator's fused inside him, making him surpass that level of the Ultimate Coordinator, like your brother. Of course your brother's been given an identity, what about you," Mane said, filling my thoughts.

"I'm not," I said

"Denying anything won't let the facts escape. Because of your blood you almost died giving birth to Aiden, all those problems you faced, they weren't normal, didn't you doctor tell you that," Manes said laughing.

"You better shut your mouth," Athrun said grabbing onto the Manes' collar, "She has an identity and so does my son. They have their names and that is good enough for everyone. We all are ranked as one species and that is the human race, no matter how we change it, it will always be the same, for Coordinators, Naturals, Halves, Kira, my family, and to my distaste even you."

"Then you don't know the truth as well, how you're beloved was just as old as Aiden, when people thought it would be nice to change her a bit. One change lead to another and see her now," Manes said

"What difference do you see between me and her," Athrun said

Manes smirked in reply

"You don't have an answer, because you can see no difference," Athrun said, "The only difference I can see is her heart, which is so pure, a few changes could never taint it."

Manes frowned

"But, when I looked at you Manes, I see a devil, a real thing, a monster, and it's not because of changes, it because of what you have done to yourself," Athrun said letting him go and walking towards me.

"When I look into Cagalli's eyes, they only difference I see that hers shine out light, but yours are void," Athrun said

I looked up to him as he walked towards me, I could feel myself being lifted from my nightmare.

"Even a thousand deaths wouldn't let go of the thirst you're thirsting for, but you see the difference between Cagalli and everyone else is that, even after this she'll let go. It was a mistake those people did, and they'll be punished for it by the right authorities," Athrun said kneeling down in front.

I was sitting against a wall, hearing all the words Athrun was saying. They were all true.

"You okay," he asked

I looked up in his eyes and said, "I'm a freak?"

H embraced me and said, "No, you're my Cagalli."

I nodded and said, "I want to go back home."

He nodded and said, "I have no clue really what kind of death I should give you Manes."

"Who says I'm going to die today," Manes, "Or by the hands of you."

"I do," Athrun said

"What makes you think I can't kill everyone before you?" Manes said, "After I'm through with all you people, it'll just be me and Cagalli, my heir and that kid."

Athrun smirked saying, "You think so highly of yourself, but what do you have."

"I have a lot of stuff," he said, "I'll chain all of you up to watch Cagalli give into my whim and your son chopped up in front of your eyes."

"No you won't" I said standing strongly.

"Oh if it isn't Ms. Cagalli, what do you think of Mrs. Manes, afterwards," Manes said

"Sorry to disappoint you, but I'm happily married," I said, "Couldn't manage even catching a single girl, so you go after the married ones."

He frowned and said, "I'll show you what I can catch," shooting out a chain, wrapping it on one of my legs and pulling me at him. That happened so fast, that the next thing I knew was that a gun had locked onto my head.

"Oh, I managed to get a diamond," he said laughing, "Now Mr. Zala, what are you going to do now."

I looked to Athrun's worried eyes.

"What no speech, no differences," Manes said, "She feels soft,"

Anger surged Athrun's veins and he said, "Shoot her."

I looked dumbstruck.

"Given up on her already, Mr. Zala?" Manes asked

"That's what you think," Athrun said as Kira shot the gun out of his hand.

I was still frozen, I felt some on sting my leg and I felt paralyzed. I knew this was my cue to run, but I couldn't move.

"Athrun," I said, fear written on my face

"Let her go," Athrun said

"I did, she just doesn't want to go," Manes said slyly

"Don't listen to him," I said

"You're going to die," Manes said into my ear

I opened my mouth and he stuck his on mine, I couldn't move and felt like crying. I was knocked into the ground and saw Athrun blazing face.

He picked me up and held me close and I let out a cry.

Athrun kicked Manes in the gut nice and hard, and he I saw his face in void of emotions.

"You're still human," Athrun said

"That was disgusting," I said finally feelings a bit of warmth spread within my body.

"I think it's time for you to go," Athrun said, "For good."

"That's what you think, I still have my own secret weapons," Manes said

"You really need to accept that it's over," Dearka said

"And don't expect to be spared," Kira said, "A thing like you, whether human or not, doesn't deserve to live," shooting him in gut.

"This is for all the Halves you destroyed," Shiho said shooting him in the chest

"This is for all the memories and lives you've taken away," Yzak said shooting him in the liver

"This is for all the damage you've done to the Earth," Shinn said shooting his jewels

"This is for bombing Januarius City," Luna said shooting in his stomach

"This is for trying to kill Aiden," Auel said shooting in his lung

"This is for hurting and destroying innocent people," Rey said shooting in his other lung

"And this is for trying to taint the world's peace, taking Cagalli away from me and living in this world," Athrun said shooting his heart and head.

Manes laughed bitterly and fell to the ground lifeless.

I saw his eyes close and breathe his last breath. He was gone. I felt a tug on my knees and saw Aiden reaching out for me. I could feel movement once more and I picked Aiden up in my arms and cuddled him, saying how happy I was to have my baby back. I kissed his forehead and hugged him tightly as laughed at all the love I showered on him. I even let out a few tears, which he noticed and brushed off. I looked up at Athrun who ruffled his messy hair and held Aiden after me, while I walked to Jack.

He looked up and me and stood up since he was sitting on the ground. I noticed that he was a bit shy seeing me after all these years.

"How are you feeling?" I asked

"Fine, Cagalli," he said

"Are you going to give me a hug or not," I said and embraced the little brother I never had.

"I missed you lots, and so did mom," Jack said

"Me too, who knew we would meet up here of all places," I said

"We were heading to Orb, when a ship attacked our plane and the next thing I knew was that I was trapped in a cell," Jack said

"You've been through so much, but I can here as fast as I could," I said

He nodded and said, "Is mother alright?"

"She's just fine, kept on asking about you?" I said

"I missed her," Jack said

"Let's go back to her than, it's time for all of us to go home," I said

He hugged me and I said, "Anyways you have the rest of the family to meet as well."

I saw his eyes shine and he said, "I never had a family before."

"You have one now," I said, "Come," held his hand and walked up to Athrun who was amazed at my action.

He nodded and said, "I'm your brother-in-law and this is your nephew."

I smiled at what Athrun said and kissed him on the cheek, whispering, "You're sweet."

I passed Jack to Kira and held Aiden and said, "How about we go home."

Athrun was looking at the body of Manes; I touched his shoulder and said, "He's gone."

Athrun nodded and I saw a strange concern in his eyes. I said, "Athrun, do you want to tell me something?"

Athrun said, "Let's go home."

I nodded, and walked up to the door. I grabbed his hands and kissed him on the lips. We walked through the hallways and Athrun said, "Where is Vera?"

"Right here," Vera said, "I was tied up and managed to get out," panting

"It's nice to finally meet you personally," I said bringing a hand out

"Same to finally meet Cagalli Zala," Vera said shaking my hand, and looking at Athrun, "And Athrun Zala," taking his hand out to Athrun.

"Pleasure," Athrun said shaking his hand, "I really to thank you for all that you have done for Cagalli and Aiden."

"It was no problem, Mr. Zala after all these worlds need you three," Vera said

"You're free," I said

"And I have to honestly thank you all for this, I know I could not have taken him on alone, when I tried to prevent him from taking these to boys, he like I said before tied me up," Vera said

"You did you could have and were grateful for that," Athrun said

"And I'm grateful for you," I said

Aiden called us and said the same in his baby language, which made us all laugh.

"Quite the little kid, laughed in his bungee jumping ride," Vera said, "I would have been terrified, but I must say he's a wonderful child, full of life."

"No kidding, he's the child of my sister and best friend, what do you expect," Kira said

"Let's go now," I said happily, "I'm dying to get everyone back to normal, right Vera?"

"Yes, I have managed to release all the people here, no the only people left are the people on the ship and the ship that attacked Orb," Vera said

"That's good," I said, "I've gotten all of my memories now, nothing can stop me."

I turned to see Athrun leaning against a wall. I saw him looking down and I started to walk towards him. He coughed out something and I froze. He was coughing out blood.

He gripped his hands tightly and sat against the wall. I ran up calling him name and he smiled at me.

"What happening?" I said hold Athrun in my arms.

He opened his mouth and said, "I love you."

"Athrun," I said as he slipped into unconsciousness. Kira rushed over and quickly inquired about Athrun. Blood was slipped out of his mouth and Aiden called for Athrun as well. I was already crying as Kira and Yzak held Athrun and ran through the hallways to get back on the ship. I held Aiden and followed as well. We rushed through the dimmed hallways quickly returning to the Archangel which was docked onto the meteor. They brought Athrun inside and Vera asked if he could look at him. He checked his plus and veins in front of my eyes and his eyes were downcast.

"He's bleeding internally," Vera said, "But I don't know from where, something's wrong."

I was shaking in fear and said, "Will he make it?"

Athrun was pushed into an operating room with a phrase left behind, "I'm not sure."

I sat down on a chair just paralyzed. Everything had just gotten normal and this happened and of all people to Athrun. Was this what he was hiding? This was his secret. How could he not tell me of all people me? He never hid anything from me, then why now. When was going to be up he was going to have some answers to give? I knew in my heart that Athrun would never leave me. He promised he wouldn't let go and he wasn't going to now, so why was I worried. Why is my heart dying of a strange loss.

I was jolted by our baby who called me and I looked into his emerald eyes and saw Athrun. He looked so much like him: the same sapphire hair, smooth and sleek, but messy, same ears, always perked up and listening.

I let out a sigh and said, "He still is an idiot, for keeping such important news from me. Oh how could he be so damned quiet about these things, hiding them? Like that would solve everything. You hid your pain about your mother for years, and told me of all people, then why couldn't your father tell me this?"

"Mama," Aiden said, "Dada booboo?"

"Yes," I said, "He's hurt, let's go for a walk."

Aiden apprehensively nodded and I stood up with him in my arms and walked around the ship. My gundam was docked and so was everyone else's. I was told that the body was kept in the ice room of the Archangel so we could properly bury it or throw it away in the ocean. I didn't care just as long as he disappeared from my life for good. Aiden laid his head on my shoulder as I walked him around the Archangel. Eventually I came to a place which held the most beautiful memory I had of Athrun. When we first kissed, I knew right now I was blushing at the memory. It was one of the most perfect moments of my life, aside from him proposing to me, our wedding, and Aiden. This ship held so much of us in here. Coming back after destroying genesis, Athrun and I were so close to each other. I didn't want him to leave my side. Things settled down and by chance Athrun became my body guard. He was a pretty good one as well, but I didn't like the name of our relationship. I wanted it to be true to the world, but of course at that time, I was still trying to confess.

Then he happened, Yuna Roman Seiran. We had an arranged marriage, agreed by my father and I learned about it as soon as I came back to Orb. My world just fell apart from there. It was work, meeting, dealing with that retard, or trying to talk to Athrun. He wasn't much of a fan of the marriage, and so wasn't I. I'd usually fall asleep on my table of paper work, and magically end up on my bed in the morning. It didn't take long for me to figure out who that person was? Athrun of course, he'd leave trying to convince me to go to bed, but since I was so stubborn, I was given five minutes which end up till late in the night and I feel asleep from lack of energy. Athrun would let out a breath and pick my sleeping form and place me on my bed, pecking my temple before leaving. He'd arrange the papers and finish them, before heading off to sleep as well. And he said I needed sleep.

The war came and went away and that was when my life was set, with Athrun. That proclamation of our love was a bit painful, but at least it brought us closer.

My thoughts were again interrupted by Mir coming in and asking me what was going on. I bit my tongue and said, "Athrun…bleeding internally and Manes dead though."

Mir came to me and said, "You okay?"

I nodded and said, "I'm great, Athrun's will be alright, or else I'll follow him."

"You know you won't," Mir said looking at Aiden

I felt water swirl in my eyes and said, "I can't go on without him, no matter how much I try."

"It's always been you," Mir said, "Getting hurt, now for once your in the same shoes as Athrun's been in twice. It hurts to see your loved ones in pain. Athrun was hurt as well."

I knew she was right, "Yeah and I asked so much out of him."

She walked away saying, "Everything will be alright."

I nodded as she left and decided to go back to where Athrun currently was. I needed to see his face. I kind of ran along the way and finally reached the closed door, where Athrun was in. I went inside and saw him laid on the bed and Vera walking up to me and said, "He's okay thankfully, he was stabbed earlier right, well he was bleeding internally from that, because they didn't heal fully yet. From the outside they seemed fine, but he's had a lot of action toady, so mended areas burst, he need a couple of days of bed rest and should be fine, as for me I have other people to get back to normal."

I just to punch Athrun at that moment, how could he not tell me that he wounds were that serious. I thanked Vera and sat down on a chair near Athrun. Aiden was sitting on top of Athrun's legs. I knew that Aiden knew that Athrun was alright. However I was still ablaze with all this. I sighed knowing that Athrun had good intentions, but he could have died from lack of blood. And I might not have had a chance to say good bye.

I was starting to fell tired from all of today's action. At least I knew Athrun was alright and we would be together once more. I smiled knowing that our future was clear of any uneven paths, and if there were we'd face them together, with our son.

Most people didn't want this story to end, and i would have loved to go on and on and on, but unfortunatelty this story's almost done

Or is it...

Hmm i could add some nice little tricks before ending

Or not

Well see

Thank you all for the reivews

I expect some for this chapter

Oh yes MANES IS DEAD YAY YAY YAY!

But eww he kissed cagalli, yuck yuck yuck

And Athrun's all good, i didn't want to leave a cliffie, becuase the wait would be long

We'll see what happens next time

on Memories

till next time

Samera