Chapter 14- Appointment of a bodyguard

Cagalli was sleeping soundly, when she woke up with a start. She shouted, " My luggage!" As she had been tired the previous night, she had forgotten to pack her luggage.

Lacus came in and smiled, " Don't worry. I have already help you packed." Cagalli heaved a sigh of relief and said, " Thanks."

Cagalli looked up at the clock and shouted, " Oh no! I have to rush now!" Lacus said calmly, " Get dressed and have your breakfast. Athrun's waiting for you." Cagalli grabbed some clothes and went into the bathroom.

Cagalli walked out of her room and quickly rushed down the stairs. Athrun was on the sofa, reading the newspaper. Athrun looked up from the newspaper and smiled. Cagalli smiled back at him.

Lacus shouted from the dining room, " Come over here, Cagalli." Cagalli walked into the dining room and sat down on a chair. She gobbled down her toast and milk as she was in a hurry.

When she walked out of the dining room, Athrun was already at the door with her luggage. She walked towards him and said, " Hi." Athrun smiled and dragged her luggage. Cagalli followed him.

She turned back and shouted, " Goodbye! I will be back soon!" Lacus waved to her. Cagalli hopped into Athrun's car and asked, " Have you booked a ticket?" Athrun shook his head dejectedly.

Cagalli placed her hands on his shoulder, " Don't worry. I have a pass that allows me priority in the plane. Athrun smiled and started the car.

After 10 minutes, they had reached the PLANTS International airport. Athrun looked at his watch and said, " Just in time for the plane to Orb." Cagalli proceeded to the counter and flashed a pass at a lady at the counter.

The lady said, " Ms Athha! Welcome!" Cagalli snapped, " I have to rush back to Orb. Give me two seats." The lady replied, " Ok." The lady handed her two passes.

Cagalli handed Athrun a pass. Cagalli said, " Just show the guard the pass." Cagalli dragged her luggage and flashed her pass. Athrun followed her.

Cagalli and Athrun went aboard the plane and requested for two seats. The air hostess looked at their pass and arranged two seats for them immediately.

After a few minutes, the plane finally took off. Cagalli sat at the window seat. Cagalli, within minutes, had dozed off. Her head leaned on Athrun's shoulder. Athrun looked down at her and stroked her blonde hair.

After two hours, Cagalli woke up and looked up at Athrun. Cagalli asked, " Are we reaching Orb?" Athrun shook his head, " Soon." Cagalli looked out of the window, and saw that they were reaching Orb International Airport.

The plane landed and Cagalli alighted from the plane. On the way into the departure hall, she bumped into Kisaka. She exclaimed, " Kisaka! I almost forgot that you were coming!"

Athrun was behind Cagalli. He was shocked that Cagalli knew Kisaka. Cagalli turned around and pulled Athrun beside her. She said, " Kisaka, this is Athrun." Kisaka looked at him and smiled.

She went on, " Athrun, this is Kisaka. He is my personal bodyguard." Athrun held out his hands, " Hi." Kisaka shook hands with Athrun and gave a smile.

Kisaka began, " Princess, your father is waiting for you outside the airport." Cagalli took Athrun's hand and followed Kisaka. Athrun looked down at his hands and blushed.

Outside the airport…

Cagalli and Athrun hopped into a brand white car. Kisaka was in the front seat with the chauffeur. Cagalli sat beside her father. Her father looked at Athrun and said, " Isn't this Patrick Zala's son?"

Athrun smiled at him, " Yes, I am. My name is Athrun Zala." Cagalli looked at Athrun and pointed at her father, " This is my father. His name is Uzumi Nara Athha."

Athrun looked at Cagalli's father, " Glad to meet you, Lord Uzumi." Cagalli's father smiled, " Your father has taught you good manners."

Cagalli took Lord Uzumi's hand and asked, " Where are we going, Father?" Lord Uzumi looked at her and said, " You will know later. By the way, how was it in PLANT?"

Cagalli laughed, " Quite fun." The car suddenly jerked to a stop in front of a magnificent hotel. Kisaka looked at the chauffeur and scolded, " Do you want to be fired? You are endangering Lord Uzumi's and the Princess's life!"

Cagalli motioned Kisaka to stop scolding the chauffeur. She said, " Be careful next time." The chauffeur said, " Thank you, Lady Cagalli."

Lord Uzumi, Cagalli, Athrun and Kisaka alighted from the car. Lord Uzumi led Cagalli, Athrun and Kisaka into a hotel room. A man of Cagalli's age with purple hair was in the room.

When Lord Uzumi and Cagalli entered the room, the man immediately stood up and tried to hug Cagalli. Cagalli kicked him, and he immediately let out a scream. He said, " That hurts."

Then he glanced at Athrun and pointed at him, " Who is he?" Lord Uzumi said, " That is Athrun Zala." He went on, " And this is Yuuna Roma Seiran."

Yuuna said, " So, he is Patrick Zala's son." Athrun nodded his head. Cagalli said, " Father, why is Yuuna here?"

Lord Uzumi explained, " Cagalli, I want you to marry Yuuna. It's for the interests of Orb."

Cagalli protested, " I don't want to marry that freak!" Lord Uzumi reminded Cagalli, " Manners." Cagalli ignored that reminder and went on, " And besides, I don't even know him well!"

Lord Uzumi said, " It's ok if you don't want to marry him." Cagalli smiled, " Thanks, Father." Lord Uzumi continued, " But you have to find a boyfriend by November."

Cagalli nodded her head. Yuuna shouted, " I don't want to wait anymore! I have waited for 2 years." Athrun stepped forward, " Yuuna, what's your will be yours one day."

Yuuna glared at him, " Shut up!" Cagalli shouted at Yuuna, " How could you shout at him! He has more rights than you!"

Lord Uzumi went out of the room with Kisaka. Yuuna shouted, " Cagalli, do you like him?" Cagalli shouted back, " So what if I do?" Athrun's heart thumped very fast and he felt his face turned red.

Yuuna shouted at Athrun, " Love rival! How dare you fight with me for Cagalli!" Athrun took hold of Cagalli's hands and walked out of the room.

Athrun said, " Let's stay in Orb for a few more days." Cagalli nodded, " Come and live in the Athha Mansion." Athrun smiled.

In the Athha Mansion…

Cagalli led Athrun into the guest room. Athrun exclaimed, " Wow, the rooms are big!" Cagalli laughed, " As big as yours?" Athrun said, " Yea! How big is this mansion?"

Cagalli scratched her head, " I don't know." Athrun laughed, " Never mind. But I could see that it's as big as mine." Cagalli laughed, " Are you going to be online later?"

Athrun nodded. Cagalli smiled, " Talk to you later." She returned to her room. Once reaching her room, she booted up her laptop and quickly signed in. She saw that Athrun was already online.

Princess Of Orb (Cagalli): Hi, Athrun!

Prince Zala (Athrun): Hello!

Princess Of Orb (Cagalli): Ur display name is very funi. Haha

Prince Zala (Athrun): Isit? w8w8.

Prince Zala (Athrun) has changed his display name to Justice (Athrun).

Princess Of Orb (Cagalli): Haha!

Princess Of Orb (Cagalli) is offline now.

Cagalli signed out and rushed to Athrun's room. On the way, she bumped into Athrun. Athrun panted, " I thought something happened to you." Cagalli laughed.

Cagalli said, " I think it's a waste of electricity since we are living under the same roof." Athrun laughed, " Yea!" Athrun said, " Cagalli, mind if you tell me more about that Yuuna?"

Cagalli replied, " I don't know much about him. But, I am certain he doesn't like me. I think he only want my rights, so he can rule Orb."

Athrun nodded his head, " I see." Cagalli suggested, " Let's go for a walk, shall we?" Athrun said, " Ok." Cagalli reminded, " Remember to wear something that will conceal your identity."

Athrun, puzzled, asked, " Why?" Cagalli laughed, " Some of the girls in Orb like you. So, do you want them to harass you?" Athrun shook his head, " How about you?"

Cagalli said, " Don't worry." She rushed back to her room to change. After a few minutes, Athrun and Cagalli were in the hall. Cagalli pointed at Athrun, " Why didn't you wear glasses or hats?"

Athrun laughed, " I am sure you will help me if such situation happens." Cagalli said, " Maybe not." Cagalli pushed the main door open and walked towards the gate. Athrun followed her, looking at the scenery around the Mansion.

Cagalli told the guard at the gate, " Sir Athrun and I are going for a walk. We will be back at about 8pm. Please tell Kisaka." The guard replied, " Yes, Lady Cagalli. Have a nice walk, Lady Cagalli and Sir Athrun."

The gate opened, and Cagalli ran out. Athrun ran after her, shouting, " Wait for me!" Cagalli stopped and laughed. Athrun panted, " You are a fast runner."

Cagalli said, " Thanks for the compliment. But, you are quite fast too." Athrun asked, " Why do people call you Lady Cagalli instead of Princess?"

Cagalli replied, " My father want them to call me that, except for Kisaka. He's my personal bodyguard."

Athrun nodded, " I see. Where shall we go?" Cagalli pondered for a moment, " How about the park? The park here is very clean." Athrun nodded, " Let's go now."

Cagalli led the way to the park. Upon reaching the park, Athrun hid behind Cagalli. Cagalli asked, " What's wrong?" Athrun whispered, " Meer."

Cagalli looked in front and saw that Meer was sitting on a bench. Cagalli whispered back, " Come out. I will help you." Athrun walked out slowly. Then, Cagalli shouted to Meer, " What are you doing here?"

Meer turned to face Cagalli, " And what are you doing here?" Suddenly, Meer spotted Athrun. She said, " Athrun, you are here too!" Athrun said with a serious tone, " Reply her!"

Meer said, " I am here for a holiday. I just came last night. And, how about you? What are you doing with Athrun?" Cagalli walked towards her, " I am here because my father requested me to. Athrun is here to accompany me."

Meer gritted her teeth and tried to slap Cagalli. But, as her hand was on the way to Cagalli's face, somebody grabbed her hand. Cagalli turned and said, " Kisaka!"

Kisaka said, " Do you know we can report you for trying to assassinate the Princess of Orb?" Meer gave a laugh, " Princess? Who's the Princess?"

Kisaka replied, " Ms Cagalli Yula Athha." Meer shouted, " She's the Princess of Orb?" All the passers-by said, " Yea." Cagalli said, " Kisaka, let go of her hand."

Kisaka let go of Meer's hand and said, " Say thanks to the Princess." Meer was so shocked that she could only mumbled, " Thank you, Princess." Cagalli nodded her head slightly.

Just then, some of the passers-by realized that Athrun was with Cagalli. They screamed, " Athrun Zala!" Athrun slapped his forehead, " Oh no!" Cagalli said calmly, " Kisaka, you will handle this for me."

Kisaka said, " Yes, Princess." Cagalli whispered, " Let's run back to the Mansion. Kisaka will handle this."

As Athrun and Cagalli ran, all the fan-girls of Athrun began chasing after him. Kisaka blocked their path. The fan-girls said, " Let us go!"

Kisaka said, " Sir Athrun can report you for harassing him if you chase him." Kisaka turned to follow Cagalli.

Back in the Athha Mansion…

Cagalli sat down at the dining table. Athrun and Yuuna were on either sides of her. Cagalli complained, " Father, why is Yuuna here?"

Lord Uzumi said, " Don't talk while you are having your dinner." Yuuna wrapped his arms around Cagalli's waist. Cagalli stood up and looked furiously at Yuuna, Don't touch me!"

Lord Uzumi said, " Cagalli, sit down." Cagalli protested, " But…" Lord Uzumi said, " No buts." Athrun ate quickly and soon finished his dinner. He stood up and said, " I have finished my dinner. Thank you for your great hospitality, Lord Uzumi."

Lord Uzumi smiled. Athrun said, " I shall return to my room now." As he walked back, Cagalli said, " Athrun, sit down." Athrun turned back and sat down.

Cagalli stood up and said, " I have something to announce." Lord Uzumi asked, " What is it?" Cagalli announced, " I shall appoint Athrun as my bodyguard." Lord Uzumi said, " Isn't 1 bodyguard enough?"

Cagalli said, " Father, Kisaka can't follow me everywhere. Please agree to my appointment." Athrun turned to look at Lord Uzumi as Lord Uzumi pondered over the appointment.