As I read all the reviews, it seemed as though Nicol had won the votes, but then Yzak votes started flying in and he won. So, sorry to everyone who wanted Nicol as the next date but, the votes choose Yzak.
Chap. 5 Yzak Joule
8:15pm AZ Cuisine
Cagalli ate quietly as she looked at her date that sat opposite her and secretly examined him. He wore a black tux with a back shirt, a black tie and black shoes to match. "Where's the funeral?" Cagalli thought in her mind as she took a drink from her apple martini. He had a strong build like Dearka' and Cagalli would have thought he was handsome, if not for his scowl like face. "He looks like he's constantly got a stick up his ass." Tonight, she wore brown dinner gown that had silver patterns on the bottom of the dress. She wore brown slippers to match and left her blonde hair down.
After sitting there in silence for a few more minutes, Cagalli decided to strike up a conversation in hopes of making the night more "bearable."
"Have you seen the Orb army sector yet during your visit here in Orb?" She asked with a small smile. He looked up and nodded his head and continued to eat.
"And what do you think of it?" She questioned again. He looked at her with his usual cold eyes before answering.
"The technologies of the mobile suits are impressive and very advanced; they could even rival those of the Zaft Armies. Though, I couldn't help but notice that there were many female pilots." Cagalli felt a twinge in her stomach as she heard the last part.
"What do you mean 'many female pilots'?" She questioned and narrowed her eyes slightly. He looked at her at waved a hand.
"Forget about it, you women wouldn't understand." Another twinge erupted in her stomach as she stared at the silver haired boy. She decided to brush this off and continued on with the conversation.
Athrun sat in his office chair looking down over his customers that dined in his restaurant. Staring at one couple particular couple, he couldn't help but feel a little lonely and jealous. His thoughts wandered off to the previous date that Cagalli had and how the night ended.
Flashback
"Cagalli!" She turned to see Athrun walking up to her with a small smile on his face.
"Is there a problem, Athrun?" She asked as he stopped in front of her. His eyes fixed into hers again.
"No, I just wanted to say…" He took her right hand and slowly brought it to his lips. Kissing her hand and holding her gaze with his eyes. "…Thank you for the dance." He gave her a breath-taking smile and walked back towards his office leaving Cagalli more confused and stunned.
End of Flashback
He hit his forehead with the palm of his hand and blushed. "What was I thinking doing something as corny as that?! She must thing I'm like Dearka for being a notorious flirt!!" He sighed and looked back at the couple who looked as though they were in a heated conversation. "She probably didn't even like me to begin with and now I'm looking like a right jackass in her eyes."Her eyes. He remembered how deep they were, like amber jewels that held a fire within. He could stare at them for hours, if only he had hours with her. The blush continued on shine on his pale cheeks as he thought about the blonde and continued to stare at her, fascinated by her beauty.
His thoughts were diminished as he saw the princess stand up and slam her palms down on the table and began to yell at the man who sat across her. "What' going on down there?" Getting up from his office chair, he rushed out of his office and towards the quarrelling couple.
"What did you say?!? I dare you to say that again!" Cagalli hissed as her eyes narrowed.
Athrun had arrived at the scene to see Cagalli still standing and leaning on the table, glaring at Yzak, whilst he leaned back on his chair, smirking at the fuming blonde. He looked around the room to see many people looking at the commotion and a frightened Lacus, whom was clutching on a serving tray like her life depended on it with wide eyes. Kira was walking towards the scene with an emotionless face and nodded to Athrun to signal that if anything would happen, he would help him stop the trouble.
"You heard what I said, woman" He smirked even more when he saw Cagalli' hands ball themselves into fists.
"Men like you are despicable! You underestimate woman way too much for your own good! One day, a female will come along and beat you at your own game!"
"I highly doubt that." He counted dryly. "Woman these days tend to act like useless damsels in distress, and just like the fairy tale, who has to come and rescue them? The men." He stated as if it were the law.
Well, guess what Grandpatimes change and you, my friend, are stuck in the past. Woman these days are more independent and they don't need men like you- or should I say Old Grippers?" Yzak' eyebrow twitched at "Old grippers." He sat up straight and slammed his palm down on the table.
"You dare to talk to me like that?" He growled and leaned forward, as if challenging her.
"Yes, I do." She answered venomously. "What are you gonna say now,Grandpa? Respect your elders??" Something inside Yzak' head snapped. He stood up causing the chair that he was sitting on to topple and glared at the girl standing opposite him.
"You women think you're all so tough don't you? But when the real fighting starts you all cry and tremble with fear. Pathetic!" He spat. "To prove you're weak, I could probably pin you to the floor in 2 seconds and have you cry out for mercy." His sharp blue eyes were narrowed dangerously at Cagalli as she reflected the same look towards him.
"I'dlove to see you try and pin me. I may be a princess but that does not mean I cannot fight to protect my life or my country."
"Oh, so you'd like to challenge me to see how weak you actually are??"
"Just name the time and place, Grandpa and I'll be there."
Yzak smirked and grabbed one of the sides off the table and threw it away clearing a nice patch of floor space. Cagalli did not even flinch or blink at his actions. Both kept a firm staring contest, none daring to look away in fear of losing the unconditional contest.
"How about right here, then I know you can't run away in fear or do you need time to prepare? A.k.a. Chicken out and hide." He smirked
"Right here is fine." She took a defensive stance and smirked. "I'll try not to break your frail bones, Grandpa. Just try not to have a heart attack once I beat you."
"I'll make you regret your every word." He stepped forward delivering a punch to the right side of her head and followed through with his right hand to punch the other side. Cagalli smoothly dodged the punches and kept ducking, dodging and blocking his kicks and punches. "Is that all you can do? Dodge and block? Or is it because you've realised that your strength is so weak that it would barely make me wince?"
Cagalli gritted her teeth and continued to defend "Calm yourself, Cagalli. Patients is the key…" Her old fighting coach's voice drifted through her mind. "Wait for an opening and then it is your turn to strike…" He punched using his right arm which Cagalli stopped by raising her left arm and pushed it away with all her might. Cagalli' eyes widened. "THERE!" Her mind screamed. She balled her right fist tighter and punched him in the gut making him keel over and take a few steps back.
Gasps were heard after she had made a direct hit on his stomach. Athrun' eyes widened as he realised what was going on. He looked at Kira who was just as stunned at the princess' actions. "Kira!" he called out to the frozen bartender, who immediately looked at Athrun and knew what they were meant to do and they both started to walk towards the fight scene.
"What did you say about my strength being so weak that it wouldn't make you flinch?" Cagalli mocked
"Lucky shot that's all." Cagalli scoffed and smirked.
"Lucky shot my ass. You threw all those punches and kicks and not one landed. And yet my first and only punch makes a direct hit and causes you to stumble backwards. That's not luck, Grandpa, that's called skill these days. But I forgot, you're not exactlyup-to-date are you?" She smirked triumphantly and his red angered/embarrassed face and took up another defensive stance.
"That's it! You're dead meat!" They both charged at each other with fury and determination burning in their eyes. They were a meter apart until Yzak' arms were restrained and was held back and Cagalli was grabbed by the waist and pulled back until her back came into contact with a firm chest.
"What the hell?!? Let me go right now! I'm gonna teach this snot-nosed brat that men are and always will be better than women!" Yzak yelled whilst thrashing around trying to release himself.
"CALM DOWN!!" Kira shouted whilst trying to restrain a fuming Yzak. "If you continue to persist and harm the princess, I will not be held responsible for the actions I take to stop you!" Yzak relaxed and glared at Cagalli.
"See, damsel in distress, men coming to your aid to rescue and protect you." He smirked. He shrugged Kira off and started to walk towards the restaurant doors. Cagalli' eyes widened at his words and tried to release herself.
"Come back here! We are not done with this argument or fight! LET GO OF ME!" She screamed. Yet, the person who restrained her brought her closer into his chest and held her tighter.
"Calm down, Cagalli. He's not worth it." Her eyes widened again. That voice. She slowly turned her head to look straight into emerald pools. They stared at each other for a few more seconds in Athrun' strong arms before she came back to reality and looked towards the figure nearing the restaurant doors.
"You're not going to let me go, even if I ask you calmly, are you?" He smiled and tightened his hold on her.
"Not a chance in hell." He chuckled. "I know for a fact that if I let you go, you'll run right through those doors and end up killing the poor man." Closing her eyes she smiled and hung her head. "Come on, let's go get ourselves a drink." He proposed. She looked up still smiling and nodded her head.
He released his hold on her but kept a hand on her lower back, leading her to the bar area.
"Apple Martini and a glass of the usual wine please, Kira. Oh, and thanks for helping me earlier." Kira nodded and started to make the drinks.
"No problem. Any time you need help, you have my number." He smiled serving the drinks.
"So…" Athrun started. Cagalli moved her gaze from her martini to Athrun and waited for him to continue. "How do think this date went then? In my opinion, I think it was the best yet." He smirked towards the blonde. Cagalli shot a death glare at the boy and took a gulp out of her martini. "I surprised though, I can't believe how well you fought against him though."
"That's because no-one messes with Cagalli Yula Atha and gets away with it!" She stated with pride.
"But," He started "I think I could pin you easily." He smirked towards the blond whilst she narrowed her eyes and scowled at him.
"Don't tell me your one of those egoistic bastards who thinks males are better than females, are you?" He waved his hands in front of him defensively.
"No, no, no. I could read your technique and see your weaknesses easily."
"Oh really?" She raised an eyebrow and smirked. "Then why don't we go over to the new sparring area and find out?" He drunk the last of his wine, took her hand and lead her to the so-called new-sparring-area.
"Do your best, princess and let me warn you too, I have no intention of losing to you." He took of his shoes and socks and threw them to the side.
"This, I have to see." Said a smirking Kira. He stood on the invisible sidelines arms folded on his chest.
"What's going on, Kira" Lacus asked and looked at Cagalli and Athrun. Kira' smirk widened as he answered.
"Athrun Zala Vs. Cagalli Yula Atha."
I'm soo sorry for taking so long!! I had what they call writers blank for a few weeks and then I had my Exams in school. Anyways I hope you liked this chapter and I'm sorry to all the Yzak fans who think I made him out to be a real jerk here. Any ideas for future dates or events are most welcome. If you have any questions just ask. Good luck to everyone who' doing their exams and I know it's hard but try to THINK POSITIVE!!!
Mage666 :D
Next Chapter : Sparring Showdown: Athrun Vs. Cagalli!!!