Sorry I haven't updated in a long time guys, and I left you at a cliff hanger too! Too much homework and crap, I haven't updated in a year I swear. New chapter, reviews are greatly appreciated! Enjoy! ^^
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Lunamaria woke up and brushed her hair and took a long bath. When she had gotten out of the washroom Meyrin and Stellar had woken up, but Cagalli was tossing and turning in her sleep. Lunamaria shook her shoulders gently.
"Cags wake up, you're having a nightmare." Luna said. Cagalli opened her eyes slowly and wiped them with the palm of her hand. "You have to get ready now."
Cagalli was unhappy. She got off the bed silently and drooped her head as she walked toward Stellar who was browsing the closet for the 'Perfect dress'. She pulled out a green dress with a cream sash.
"This shade of green will look wonderful on you Cags!" Stellar grinned happily.
"Sure… 'wonderful'" Meyrin said sarcastically and jumped back on her bed. Luna threw a pillow that hit her square in the face.
"Mey stop insulting Cags! It's not polite AND you'll get a scolding from commander Athrun!" Luna told her sister sharply. Meyrin mumbled something incomprehensible and dug her face in the pillow. Cagalli pointed an accusing finger at the dress.
"There is no way in HELL I'm wearing that!" Cagalli shouted. She then ran behind one of the couches to hide.
"Cags you should watch your language and-"
"YOU'RE GOING TO WEAR IT IF I HAVE TO FORCE YOU INTO IT!" Stellar finished Luna's sentence except in a slightly harsher tone. She released a war cry and charged after Cagalli. (A/N: Never knew Stellar would ever do that.)
Cagalli let out a squeal as Stellar pinned her to the ground.
"Fine I surrender…" Cagalli said. Stellar did a victory pose while sitting on Cagalli. "You can get OFF of me now!"
"Only if you promise to wear the dress." Luna said and grinned evilly along with Stellar.
"FINE!" Cagalli waved her hands in defeat, grabbed the dress and on the way to the washroom mumbled something along the lines of 'damn friends'. She came out of the washroom looking positively radiant.
"Commander Athrun is going to be speechless when he sees you." Luna smiled. Cagalli blushed but she had no clue why.
"Shut up." She sat on a chair and let Stellar come over and do her hair. Stellar brushed and got rid of all the tangles and put a dazzling white ribbon on each side of her head. Cagalli slipped on a pair of white heels and was on her way down with the three girls following close behind.
"You look radiant Caga-" Lunamaria was almost done her sentence when a loud thump stopped her. Cagalli had walked too fast and stumbled on her heel.
"How do people manage to walk in these…" Cagalli cursed as she got up. They walked a little bit farther and came face to face with a giant oak door. Stellar patted Cagalli's back reassuringly. Cagalli took a deep breath and knocked 3 times on the door. A voice saying 'Come in' answered. She opened the door and entered.
Athrun on a black suit sat in a chair facing what she supposed to be the chairman of Zaft. He didn't look anything like Athrun. She guessed he must have looked like his mother. Unlike Athrun's caring emerald eyes, his were a piercing black. He had grey hair and his ageing lines showed no kindness in his cold face. Athrun stared at her his eyes as wide as saucers, however he quickly composed himself.
"So you are Cagalli Yula Attha, beautiful princess of ORB." Patrick Zala said, voice monotonous.
"Yes sir…" Cagalli bowed lowly, still feeling the gaze of his piercing black eyes, however, she felt some comfort knowing Athrun was there too.
"You three may leave." Patrick gestured toward the door for Stellar, Meyrin and Lunamaria to leave through. The three saluted and left as silently as they had come. "Athrun, you have brought me a good gift."
"Thank you sir." Athrun bowed lowly. Cagalli could sense disappointment in his voice.
"So what should I do with you…" Patrick pondered. Fear came over Cagalli. "I shouldn't let you go, of course."
'I should b strong… No matter what he does to me I will not give i-in…' Cagalli thought, even though fear was taking over her and her voice quavered.
"Athrun," said Patrick demandingly.
"Yes sir."
"I would like to test you," Patrick started.
"What kind of test sir?" Athrun said evenly, even thought his gut instinct told him this wasn't going anywhere good. Cagalli knew this wasn't going anywhere good either.
"Would you do anything for ZAFT?" Patrick asked him, his cold eyes meeting Athrun's emerald ones.
"I would." Athrun said, though on the inside he thought. 'Dad please don't make me do it… I'm not sure if I would be able to fulfill your demand…'
"Well, since we cannot kill Cagalli Yula Attha, I would like you to torture her… Get the information we need." Patrick said. "Shame such a lovely lady had to be the princess of ORB"
Tears gathered in Athrun's eyes and his eyes were glued to his knife. Cagalli was not expecting this, she thought she would just be executed. Cagalli took a deep breath trying to accept whatever her fate might be
Poor Cagalli! After she went through so much too. I wonder what'll happen myself I haven't even started planning yet, all. This one part just came to me though. Athrun's reaction if he has to torture her and be the one causing her pain.