He was walking along the beach… the others were busy doing some cooking- he doesn't know how to cook…

The waves were bigger this time of the year, and the season's definitely hotter.

Not long after, he saw a figure, a few steps away from him.

A girl wearing a green dress, with honey-colored hair- walking with eyes closed, and arms stretches on her side- as if embracing the world before her.

Was it a dream- had it happened before?

He remembered saving a girl from drowning back then. Also had a blonde hair.

"No," he thought. This girl, in front of him, was the one he considered as an enemy- back then.

He wasn't finished contemplating with the sight when her sudden panic-stricken face surprised him

She opened her eyes and as he saw those orbs, she began to gasp, as if she couldn't breath.

She couldn't breathe… and it was real.

He ran to her as she collapses. Got her just in time for her to hit the earth.

He was shaking her to wake up- she's not asleep. Her eyes were wide open, but they were locked to the skies- the color was gone.

He panicked. He felt her pulse. It was weak. He tried to revive her. He covered her mouth with his- giving some air. Nothing changed.

He ran towards the house, carrying her fragile body.

"Damn it! Why does she always have to be this way when she sees me!"

He was trembling as he appeared to the others.

"She- collapsed. I don't know why."

Athrun rushed forward and took her from Shinn.

"Cagalli!" He shook her. Felt her pulse.

Yzak and Dearka helped Athrun as he laid her on the wooden sofa.

"Do you have her doctor's number?" Mir asked.

"It's on my phone…"

"I'll get it…" Luna said as she searched for the phone.

"She's still breathing," Shinn said.

"Are you sure you didn't do anything?" Athrun said to Shinn.

"I didn't! I saw her… and then she's like that."

"Here's your phone…" Luna gave the cell phone to Athrun.

He called the doctor, and told him about the attack. The doctor said that if she doesn't 'come-back' in ten minutes, they have to take her to the hospital.

"Why should we wait… we'll take her now!" Athrun replied.

The doctor said that the respiratory arrest was reversible- it only meant that something had gone wrong in her parasympathetic nervous system. But if it continues then she needs medical assistance.

The others were also worried. They were studying her panic-stricken face.

Miriallia was on the verge of crying.

"I couldn't take it- is she always like this?" she asked Athrun.

"Panic attacks- yes, but this one- is the first time."

"I'll call Kira…" Mir said as she sniffs.

Meyrin was there, but she doesn't want to come close.

She looked at her sister. Luna approached her. Shook her head.

"Let's leave them for a while," Luna whispered to her.

Dearka and Yzak also left.

It was Athrun and Shinn that were watching over her. Waiting for her to come back to consciousness.

(End of scene)

The sisters went to the kitchen.

Meyrin sat on the chair- back to where she's been. The odor of mint, basil and chyme was beginning to fill the place. Luna was washing the meat.

"Luna…" it was Meyrin who first spoke.

"I know what you're thinking."

"I… I feel bad for her. She isn't like this. A strong girl- I used to admire her for that."

Meyrin was chopping the pieces of basil on the chopping board.

"Me too…"

"Did they do the right thing?"

"I honestly don't know," Luna answered.

(End of scene)

Dearka was with Yzak outside the house, tending to the burning coals for the barbecue.

"Man, I don't know…I just don't get it," Dearka said.

"What is it?" Yzak had spoken.

"She… She's like that ever since her coma… nothing changed."
"She was conscious…" Yzak said as he fans the smoke away.

"That's the only thing that happened. She's conscious. All else… I don't know…"

The coals were beginning to turn amber- a sign that its time to cook the meat.

Athrun was holding Cagalli's hand- waiting for her to 'wake up'. Shinn was sitting on the other sofa, staring blankly at the window.

Then, a deep gasp came out from her still mouth. Her eyes revived their color. She raised herself up and coughed continuously. Athrun was so relieved- Shin too.

Miriallia rushed forward to see her.

"Oh my, you got us all worried!" She touched Cagalli's forehead.

Cagalli was still catching her breath. Mir said she already called Kira.

"He was also in the state of panic after hearing what happened. He'll be here anytime."

" I thought he had to be with Lacus?" Athrun asked.

"He has to accompany her to a conference, but after hearing this, he said he'll pass."

Luna called out to Mir, saying she needs some help with the meat.

Mir went to the kitchen. The sisters were already placing the thin slices of meat on the barbecue sticks.

"How is she?" Meyrin asked.

"She's okay. Kira will be here tonight."

"You want to rest?" Athrun asked Cagalli. Her faced was filled with sweat.

She shook her head, and looked at the person sitting on the other sofa. Shinn on the other hand was thinking- of Stellar.

"Y…you…" she pointed towards him.

Athrun was a little bothered. He remembered what happened when she saw Shinn back at the mansion.

It was different this time.

Shinn, who was once lost within his thoughts turned to meet her gaze.

"I…saw…you."

Shinn didn't blink.

"What happened?" Athrun asked as he brushes away the hair hovering on her face.

" He…" then she touched her lips.

Shinn realized that she knew what he did back at the beach. He just wanted to revive her, that's why he did it- or was it his only intention? - He wasn't sure.

He was blushing. He immediately stood… went to the others in the kitchen.

"He…gave…me… a kiss." Cagalli continued.

Athrun froze- so did Shinn.