My Sweetest Downfall
You are my sweetest downfall… I loved you first.
He was looking at the mirror. Blinked at the image staring back at him.
He was ready…
The doctor told them that it wouldn't take long before Cagalli gave in to her sickness.
" About a month…"
Cagalli wasn't as bad as she looks before. But it's still the same… she will die- sooner.
A lot of changes had taken place. She wasn't speaking to anyone… just staring blankly at a distance- on the other side perhaps. Her skin was pale- it's like she had no blood. Her lips lost its color. Her eyes were lifeless… long before her own body.
Kira watch her fade like a silk being blown away. He let it loose.
He decided that she spend her last days at a house near the ocean.
One day, he was taking her for a stroll along the shores. She was riding a wheelchair.
The wind was silent… the waves were low. Kira was holding the arm of her wheelchair- firm. He was staring at the same scene as her…
The fading horizon.
The evening birds were flying… singing the blues of an unhappy ending… of the fading sun…
Autumn's ending…
He closed his eyes. Last summer, she was still alive- as lovely as the sun.
Soon, she will be gone- like the season.
He wasn't able to notice a shadow approaching.
He opened his eyes and saw the person right beside him.
Athrun.
"You've returned," he said with a weak voice. He bowed his head.
Athrun bit his lip...unable to start his words.
" It's been a while," Kira once more spoke.
"Yeah."
Silence.
"Don't… worry. She… will recover…" Athrun suddenly said.
Kira looked at him- confused.
"I'm not lying."
"How…"
"Just… give me a chance."
Kira felt something different about his best friend.
"I don't know what you're up to…"
"Just… trust me."
His words echoed and the wind heared it.
"I'm sorry…" Athrun whispered.
"No, it was I who must…"
"Just take care of her, please…" Athrun said. His voice was sad and painful.
"She's my sister. I will…"
"Thank you."
The sun sank through the waters. The glow was gone.
Kira left the two of them.
Athrun ran his hands through Cagalli's shoulders- to her palms. And held it. She was cold. Her hand wrinkled.
His eyes met hers. He was still holding her hand…
The waves disappeared. He knelt in front of her and kissed her forehead.
Their last kiss…The moon stared at the two people that were once one… warm like the sun.
The ancient bruise was there. He felt it.
Kira went to the house. Saw Lacus sitting all by herself- staring at the cup of coffee.
He sat beside her. Reached for another cup.
"You can take mine… though it's already cold."
She looked at him. Her eyes with salty water in them. He wasn't able to ask for the reason. She cried. He held her. He sobs were getting louder as she held him for balance. Kira soothed her with his words…
"I'm sorry. I'm here…"
"N…No. You don't understand…"
Kira dried her tears with his hand.
He gave her a questioning look.
"I… I can't… tell…"
She wrapped her hands around her.
She knows something, but she doesn't want him to find out.
She silenced herself. Tried not to cry anymore.
(Flashback)
She saw Athrun from the balcony as he approaches the house. She went outside to anticipate him.
"What happened to you?"
"Are they here?"
"Kira took her to the shore…"
" Can I talk to you?"
"Sure."
They had coffee. She noticed something different about Athrun. He's thinner… and something more.
"Please talk to Cagalli's doctor. I have a special team of scientists and surgeons. I'd like him to hand over Cagalli's case to them."
"What?"
"Convince Kira, please."
"What are you going to do? The doctor said…"
"I have another option. The last one."
"Care to discuss about it? If that's possible, it's a good news!"
Athrun just smiled.
"What is it?"
"Cerebral transplant- a live donor," Athrun simply said.
I'm not feeling well. I've updated earlier than expected. So this chapter is a revelation…Got the first verse from my favorite song nowadays.