Chapter 2: Friend or Foe?
"You. . . What are you doing here?" Kira said.
"Is that how you greet an old friend Kira?" The man said.
"What do you want? Do you want to disturbed my peaceful life again? When you always showed up to me there is a bad thing that will happen." Kira said.
"It hurts you know. . . All things you've said it seems that I am a jinx." The man said.
"Well you better tell me what you want or else - - " Kira said.
"Umm you know I've come back for good Kira and you better believe me." The man said.
"Why must I believe you? All things you've done to me, I can't simply put aside all of it." Kira said.
"Whether you like it or not you have to believe me Kira. For it is really important and you, yourself will not believe of what I've heard." The man said.
"If that's the case why don't you tell it to me first so that I may change my mind and believe in you." Kira stated.
"It goes like this…" the man said as tell the story to Kira.
After a few minutes of discussing Kira can't believe that it happen for it is unbelievable and why didn't he know it earlier. Because if it really happens the news will spread very fast but until now no one expect him and the man knows about in their place.
"Th. . .That can't be! He can't die just like that and considering it is a public meeting many people will talk about what happen! But why people here in Orb don't know anything about it?" Kira said in disbelief.
"The answer to your question is those people who meet with him don't want the news to be spread all over the place. They kept it secret and planned how to put remedy in it but they seem unsuccessful that's why they gather information and look for a person who can help them." The man said
"And that person is. . .?" Kira asked.
"No other than you Kira." The man said.
"But why me? I don't know anything about it! And who are they anyway?" Kira said in frustration.
"They want you for you are the ultimate coordinator. They know that your genes can help them. And that's why I'm here to tell you to be careful in everything you do. After all I still have some rights to protect you for I am your father." Ulen said.
"Yeah my father that created me as the ultimate coordinator that I didn't wish of." Kira said.
"Well yeah and I'm proud of what it resulted. And you must know there are other three chosen ones. But of course you're the most important for you are the Ultimate coordinator." Ulen said.
"Other three. . . ?" Kira said.
"Yes there four chosen ones I used in my experiment including you." Ulen said.
"And I don't too much of it. For I can see that you are all together now." Ulen smiled.
"Together but. . how? Kira said in surprise.
"Ulen. . .? Where . . . have . . . you . . . gone?" Kira said.
Ulen disappear from nowhere and cannot be found now. He comes and disappears immediately without warning. Kira goes straight home and still thinks of all things Ulen had said to him. But it just all confused ad bother him. He goes to his room and recalls all things Ulen told him a while ago. But still he couldn't understand.
Flashback:
"A while ago there was a meeting in the Zaft community. Almost all leaders attended it.
And of course I am one of them and Seigel Clyne." Ulen said.
"What does Lacus' father have to do with it?" Kira asked.
"Err. . . You know him?" Ulen said.
"He was Lacus' father and of course I know him." Kira said.
"As I was saying, the meeting goes well until. . ." Ulen said.
"Until. . . ? What?" Kira asked.
"Uhmmm, until the chairman of Zaft talks to Seigel Clyne. He asked him to be engage to his daughter. . ." Ulen said.
"And?!?!?!" Kira said in pain.
"Hey, why have a long face? Don't tell you and his daughter have something. . . like a relation?" Ulen asked slyly.
"Would you just continue your story!!!" Kira said in avoidance.
"Very well even though I know your just avoiding me to ask. . ." Ulen said.
"Just continue!" Kira cut.
"Okay, okay just listen carefully" Ulen continue. "Seigel Clyne refused to give his daughter's hand to that man. For he said he had already set an engagement for his daughter to someone. He didn't really tell us who it is. But as he refuses the chairman became furious and threatened him. The other leaders also asked him to change his mind because the chairman might do something terrible."
"And then?" Kira said in relief.
"And then, the chairman loses his temper and the next thing we know is that Seigel Clyne is shot." Ulen said.
"S-shot?" Kira said in disbelief.
"Yeah he was shot. But don't worry too much for he is still alive. Or it's better to say barely alive. The chairman threatened the leaders that will something terrible will happen if they let it out to the public. He said that there is still one hope to bring Seidel Clyne to normal." Ulen said.
"And what is his last hope?" Kira asked.
"He said if he could only find the person whose genes are different from others, then all things could go back to normal." Ulen said.
"And that person is . . .?" Kira asked.
"No other than you Kira, the ultimate coordinator" Ulen said.
End of Flashback
Kira still can't believe in what Ulen said to him. Even though he recall it again and again. But the most confusing part is what Ulen said before he is gone."
"There are four chosen ones including you. And I don't worry too much. For I can see that you are all together now."
"That's what he said." Kira said to himself.
Kira relax himself for a while and then fell asleep.
The next day. . .
"Hey Kira will yah woke up now? It's already 6:30 am! You might go to school late again!" Cagalli shouted.
"ZzZzZz" Kira snorted.
"Kira, I'm getting angry now! Don't let my temper goes to my head! If you don't wake up, I'll wake you up in my way!!!" Cagalli threatened.
As Cagalli threatened Kira immediately wakes up and greeted his sister a good morning.
"Ohayou!(good morning) Lil' sis!" Kira yawn.
"Remember what I will say! I AM THE OLDER ONE!" Cagalli yelled.
"Yeah, yeah, whatever you say. . . By the way what time is it?" Kira asked.
"It's already 6:35 am sleepy head." Cagalli said in reply.
"6:35am!!! Why didn't you wake up me earlier??? Oh no! I'm getting late!" Kira rushed.
"What's the rush, Kira? You know our class will start at . . . okay he's gone." Cagalli said.
Kira rushed for he thought he was late. But actually he will drop by Lacus' place first.
"Good morning Kira, your early today." Lacus said.
"What do you mean by early???" Kira asked.
"I take it, that you forgot that our class will start at 8:00 am." Lacus smiled.
"What! So it means that I'm rushing for nothing." Kira said in annoyance.
"So . . . let's get going now? So that we could go to school early." Lacus said.
The two walk towards their school the Archlement. Suddenly a car passed by them. But what caught their attention is the two students inside of it.
"Hey Lacus, Did you see what see?" Kira asked.
"Cagalli and Athrun? Yes, why you asked?" Lacus said.
"Don't you think it's weird that they are together NOT arguing?" Kira said.
"Now that you say, I noticed that too. Don't you think they are falling for each other?" Lacus said.
"I didn't imagine that my best friend could be my future brother-in-law." Kira sighed.
"But don't you think that they look cute together?" Lacus said.
"Uhmmm . . . maybe?" Kira said.
After a few minutes they arrived at their school.
"Oh great! We still have 10 minutes before the class starts!" Kira said happily.
"Yeah your right. It means we still have more time to chat with others." Lacus said.
"There you two!" Athrun said as he and Cagalli approaches.
"What's up Athrun?" Kira asked.
"Have you heard about the exchange students that will arrive today?" Athrun said.
"Not yet. How many are they?" Kira asked.
"They say its 6 students. But there is a rumor that another four will go here as well" Athrun said
"Where are they studying previously?" Lacus asked.
"In Silver Phoenix Academy." Athrun said.
"Really?!?! They studied in that school?!" Kira said.
"Yeah lil' bro they studied there. But they will graduate here." Cagalli said.
"Oh . . ." Kira said.
The rest of the class talks about the exchange students.
"I heard that both girls and boys of the exchange students are coo, smart, rich, handsome and beautiful!" someone said.
"Oh! This is our chance!" another said.
"Our teacher is coming!" one their classmate yelled.
The teacher entered while the exchange student stayed outside.
"Okay class, I know that most of you heard the news about the exchange students. They are from Silver Phoenix Academy. However the true number of exchange students that is in our class is 6 students but the other two still doesn't show up." Their teacher said.
"OH!!!!" the class said in disappointment.
"Please come in!" Their teacher said to the exchange students.
The four exchange students entered the classroom. Most of the students locked their looks on the four, some howled and yelled. Most of them had loved them already.
"Okay class, calmed down. They will study here until graduation. It only means that they will graduate here in our school." Their teacher said to the class. "You may now introduce yourselves to the class." He said to the four students.
The exchange students nodded.
"Watashi no namae wa Yuri Kalinyte desu. (My name is Yuri Kalinyte.) You can call me Yuri. If you have questions about I would gladly answer it." Yuri said.
"If he only knew what they will ask from him. He would regret what he said." Athrun whispered to Kira.
"I agree to you, Athrun. Poor Yuri." Kira said.
"Do have a girlfriend?" someone asked.
"None, as of now." Yuri replied.
"What are the qualities you like in a girl?" another one asked.
"Definitely a long haired, kind and friendly." Yuri said.
"Then do have any love interest today?" someone asked.
"To tell you the truth, yeah I have. But I don't know if she likes me or not." Yuri said while stealing a glance to someone.
"OHHHHH. . . !!!" his classmates said in regret.
"Watashi no namae wa Reverie Ethime desu. (My name is Reverie Ethime.) I'm please to meet you all. Rev is my nickname." Rev said.
"Rev! do you have a boyfriend now?" someone asked.
"None." Rev said.
"Then can you be my girlfriend?!?!" someone said.
"Uhmm. . . " Rev said.
"Cut it out class! Don't ask to personal things to them!" their teacher yelled.
"Sorry, sir." The class said.
"Watashi no namae wa Cyril Haruda desu. (My name is Cyril Haruda.)Nice to yah all! If you'll ask me what you asked to Yuri and Rev, I'll yah now that I have already a girlfriend! And that is Ciry!" Cyril said while grabbing Ciry.
"Owwww!" the class said in defeat.
"Watashi no namae wa Ciry Akiyama desu. (My name is Ciry Akiyama.) I'm happy to meet you" Ciry smiled.
"Okay, class that's all for today. You may now sit in the vacant seats at the back." Their teacher said.