Chapter 12- Apologies

Luna's eyes turned wide as she had leaked out her darkest secret. Yzak shook her shoulders, " Tell me the truth." Luna had no choice but to tell Yzak.

As tears rolled down her cheeks, she said, " 2 months ago, I found out I had a blood clot in my brain. This blood clot has been affecting my sight. The doctor advised me to have an operation to remove this blood clot. Just for Shinn's sake, I had agreed. A few more days, I am going to have the operation."

Yzak asked, " What would happen if you don't want to have the operation?" Luna replied, " I will become blind. I don't want to be blind. It's as good as dead."

Yzak said, " Wipe away your tears. Let's go back to the class." Luna smiled, " Yzak, you are a good friend." As they were walking back to the class, they met Athrun on the way.

Athrun said, " Hey Luna, where are you when Shinn needs you? He is crying terribly now." Luna gave a weak smile and just continued walking. Yzak whispered to Athrun, " Tell Dearka, Mir, Lacus, Kira and Cagalli to meet at our house this evening. Tell them it's urgent!"

Athrun nodded his head and rushed back to the class. Athrun sat down beside Cagalli, catching his breath. He passed a note to Cagalli. The note read: Meet me at my house this evening. Pass this note to Kira, Lacus, Dearka and Mir. Don't pass it to Luna and Shinn. From: Athrun."

Cagalli thought, " Is he asking me out on a date? Impossible. If he is, why would he ask Kira and the others to come too?" Cagalli swept away those thoughts and passed the note to Lacus who was walking past her.

At Kira, Dearka, Athrun, Yzak and Shinn's house,

Lacus, Mir and Cagalli knocked on the door. Athrun came to open the door. As Cagalli walked in, he winked at her. Cagalli blushed. Lacus and Mir giggled.

Dearka sat down on the sofa, " Why did you call us to meet here?" Athrun shrugged and pointed to Yzak. Lacus suddenly asked, " Where's Shinn?"

Yzak said, " Kira had a hard time persuading him to go have a walk. How about Luna? How did you all get rid of her?" Cagalli said, " Oh, we put a sleeping pill into her drink. Now, she's sound asleep."

Mir asked, " Why can't Luna and Shinn come to this meeting?" Yzak said, " Listen to me first." And he told them all about Luna and the blood clot. Finally, he ended, " So, let's help her get back Shinn."

The others were crying as they listened to Yzak. They couldn't believe that Luna is going to be blind soon, but they were glad as Luna had agreed to have the operation.

Athrun suggested, " How about just tell Shinn the truth? He would return to Luna that way." Yzak asked, " Who agrees to Athrun's suggestions? Please raise your hand."

Everybody looked around to see who had raised his or her hand. In the end, only Cagalli raised her hand. Everybody looked at her, giggling.

Cagalli began, " I like this suggestion. It's not because of Athrun. Well, we all know that Shinn love Luna. So, if Shinn knew Luna is sick, he would be worried and will soon return to Luna, right?"

The others nodded their head. Suddenly, the door clicked open. Kira whispered, " Shinn's back. Who is going to tell him the truth?" Cagalli whispered back, " You go." Kira shouted, " No!"

Shinn said, " What no?" Kira gave a fake laugh, " Nothing." Kira whispered to Athrun, " You tell him. You know him best."

Athrun nodded his head. He stood up and said, " Shinn." Shinn replied, " Yes, Athrun?" Athrun plucked his courage, " Luna has a blood clot in her brain."

Shinn almost shouted, " What? Is that true?" Athrun nodded his head. Kira stood up, " She is going to have a operation to remove the blood clot. Shinn, Luna needs you."

Shinn cried, " Where's Luna now?" Cagalli replied, " She's at home now. But I think it's better if you go later." Shinn asked, " Why?" Lacus said, " She's sleeping now."

Shinn said, " Oh, could I go back with you later?" Mir said, " Of course!" Just then, the phone rang." Athrun went to pick up the phone, " Hello, Athrun speaking."

Luna said, " Hi, Athrun. Luna here. Is Cagalli over at your house?" Athrun whispered to Kira, " It's Luna." Kira passed the message to the others except for Shinn.

Athrun turned to Cagalli, " For you." Cagalli took the phone receiver from Athrun, " Hello. Cagalli speaking." Luna said, " Cagalli, did you put a sleeping pill in my drink?"

Cagalli said, " No." She mumbled, " How did she know it's a sleeping pill?" Luna asked, " Pardon?" Cagalli said, " Nothing, nothing. I hang up now. Bye."

Lacus said, " Luna's awake. So, I think we should go home now. Bye." Dearka said, " Let's drive you girls home." Mir smiled, " Sure."

At the carpark…

Kira began dividing the people into groups. He ordered, " Lacus, Mir and Dearka in my car. Cagalli, Shinn and Yzak in Athrun's car."

Cagalli hopped onto Athrun's car. Athrun started the car and was on the way to the Clyne Mansion. There was silence until Shinn's handphone rang.

Shinn fished out his handphone from his pocket and began talking to the person who had called him. After about 10 minutes, he put the handphone back into his pocket again.

Shinn said, " That was Meyrin. She said she's at the Clyne Mansion now and hopes we reach there sooner as Luna is really upset." Athrun said, " Gotcha." Athrun stepped on the accelerator and picked up speed.

Within a few minutes, all of them had reached the Clyne Mansion. Shinn was the first to run into the Clyne Mansion.

When all of them except Kira were in the living room, the others saw Shinn kneeling down in front of Luna, begging for forgiveness. Shinn said, " I am sorry to have misunderstood you the last time."

Luna gave a smile, " It's alright." Shinn continued, " So, would you forgive me?" Luna looked directly into Shinn's eyes and nodded her head.

Shinn took her hands and sat down beside her. Shinn said, " Why didn't you tell me…" His sentence was interrupted by Kira's abrupt shout, " Cagalli, help me!"

Everybody rushed out to see Kira being harassed by Fllay. Fllay put her arms around Kira's waist and tried to kiss him on the forehead. Kira pushed her away.

Cagalli was running towards Kira. And within seconds she had reached Kira when Fllay tried another attempt. Cagalli pulled Fllay by the hair, " Excuse me, may I know what you are doing in the Clyne Mansion? I am sure Lacus didn't invite you here."

Fllay struggled and shouted, " Let go of my beautiful and silky hair!" Cagalli sneered, " Beautiful? Silky? Let me tell you something. Lacus is the one who has beautiful and silky hair!"

Fllay shouted, " Meer, help me!" Upon hearing Meer's name being called out, Athrun hid behind Dearka and Yzak. Meer walked out of a car parked outside the Clyne Mansion.

Meer gave a wicked smile and pushed Cagalli to the ground. As Cagalli fell, she let go of Fllay's hair. Fllay said, " Thanks, Meer." Meer asked in a high pitched voice, " Where's Athrun?"

Cagalli muttered under her breath, " That's none of your business." Meer glared at her and said, " Shut up, bitch." When Athrun heard Meer scolding Cagalli, he could no longer stand it. He pushed Dearka and Yzak away and rushed to where Cagalli was.

Meer said, " Hi Athrun. I bet you want to see me, that's why you rushed out." Athrun said, " In your dreams!" Athrun walked towards Meer and gave a tight slap across her face.

Meer cried, " How could you!" After finishing her sentence, she went back to her car with Fllay. Athrun asked Cagalli, " Did she hurt you?" Cagalli shook her head.

Cagalli asked Kira, " How did Fllay find you?" Kira shrugged, " She says she's been following me since we left the house." Athrun said, " Let's go back."

Back in the living room again…

Luna said, " What is it that you want to ask me?" Shinn said, " Well, why didn't you tell me you have a blood clot in your brain?" Luna looked at Yzak. Shinn said, " It's not Yzak's fault."

Luna said, " I don't want to hurt you." Shinn hugged her, " When are you having the operation?" Meyrin said, " Tomorrow."

Mir said, " Tomorrow? That's so fast." Lacus said, " Would you be able to attend the ball?" Luna said, " The ball is in 6 days time. I think I would be able to attend the ball." Meyrin smiled, " That's good."

Yzak asked, " Meyrin?" Meyrin looked at Yzak, " Yes?" Yzak said, " Have you gotten a partner?" Meyrin shook her head dejectedly. Yzak stammered, " Well… Would… would you be my… my part…ner?"

Meyrin smiled and nodded. Dearka said, " Yzak, you like Meyrin?" Yzak said, " Yes, as a friend." Athrun, Kira, Lacus and Cagalli laughed.

Kira said, " It's getting late. Let's go back now."

Back in Kira's house…

Athrun, Dearka, Kira, Yzak and Shinn were watching the television when there was a knock on the door. Yzak grumbled, " Who would be looking for us? It's so late now."

Athrun stood up and went to open the door. A man was standing outside. Athrun asked, " May I know who you are looking for?"

The man introduced himself, " My name is Kisaka. I am looking for Ms Cagalli Yula Athha." Athrun said, " I am really sorry. She has moved out." Kisaka asked, " To where?"

Athrun said, " To the Clyne Mansion. And may I know why you are looking for her?" Kisaka muttered thanks and walked away.

Athrun closed the door and returned to watch the show. Kira asked, " Who's that?" Athrun said, " A guy named Kisaka is looking for Cagalli." Kira said, " Kisaka?" Athrun said, " Yea, you know him?"

Kira shook his head. Kira muttered, " Why did Kisaka come to PLANT?" Athrun said, " I also told him Cagalli has moved to the Clyne Mansion." Kira said, " I see. I will ask Cagalli tomorrow about this." Kira wondered if something had happened in Orb.