TAUJI'S POV

I didn't sleep that night. I had to many things to worry a bout, if my plan was going to work; I had a lot of…glitches, to say the least, to work out. My number one problem…her damn son. I've heard rumors a bout him, being protective of his mother and that he had a bitchy attitude. Who knew it could be this bad…

I sigh in anger, mumbling "Where the hell is he now?" continuing to question myself. Thunder rumbles in the distance, and there is a small hint of a smirk beginning to show. "He's probably dead by now"

Good thing to that. Running a hand through my hair I glance down to the watch on my wrist. As soon as he's out of the picture, my plan will be full proof. I rest my head back on the couch, placing my hand behind them for support. This was all going as planned, just a minor glitch. I can't help but chuckle softly, closing my eyes.

Pulling out a paper from my back pocket, I stare at it. My plans. Of course, the shortened version. The full length was to long to carry around in a pocket or my briefcase. I scan it over, reading my rather messy handwriting (I can't help it…I was in a hurry) aloud.

"1. Play Mr. Charming, seduce Ezaria into trusting me.
2. Meet her son, make him trust me-"

I cut myself off right then and there, pulling out a pen from a pocket, and erasing Number Two. Rewriting it. "2. Kill Yzak Joule." I smirk, letting out a soft laugh. "3. When he's dead, and Ezaria is at her lowest point…take over her job on the Supreme Council…To make my face known to the PLANTs…4. Trash Ezaria." I sigh. Easier said then done…

END OF TAUJI'S POV

Back At Athrun's Home

There was a light knocking on the door to Yzak's bedroom. The said male turned slowly, awaking from his peaceful slumber. "Mmm…Who is it?" he questioned, forgetting where he was. "It's Athrun…" the voice on the other side of the door spoke up.

"Athrun? What're you doing here?" "I'm coming in…and this is my house." the door opened slowly, and Athrun stood in the dimly lit hallway. "…Why am I in your house?" he questioned shifting a bit so he could sit up the rest of the way, completely oblivious to everything.

"Don't you remember? Last night…look at your chest." Yzak did as he was told, though reluctantly. And as he seen his bandaged chest, it hit him. Images of the night before flooded through his mind as he let out a soft cry. Trying to make it as inaudible as possible.

Athrun, with his expertise hearing, heard this and slowly started over. "Yzak…don't worry so much," he murmured sitting on the edge of the bed, slightly turning his face to look upon Yzak. He nodded softly. "I just can't help it…all of a sudden, my life seems to be slipping away from me…I've got no control over anything…My Dad…Dearka…My mom and her new damn boyfriend! I can't take anymore of this…it hurts…it really…hurts…" he whimpered, hanging his head, incase tears were to appear. He couldn't let his rival see his weakness…though; he knew Athrun wouldn't do anything like that.

He felt un-familiar arms tie around him, but this time he didn't fight against them. Athrun sighed softly, running his hands through the others messy hair. "You've got to learn your not alone…Yzak, remember that…you might not care, but I'm here for you…and just because your mom has a new boyfriend…doesn't mean your not her first priority…Dearka wouldn't want you to feel this way…"

Yzak hid his face in the other shoulder. It all made sense. But there was still the matter of his father, and Tauji… "Athrun…will you…come with me back home?" he murmured pulling away and looking up at the male before him. "Of course I will…just get changed alright? I'll be downstairs, you can eat if you want then we'll leave…" with a soft smile, Athrun stood, ruffling Yzak's hair before disappearing out the door.

He muttered under his breath at this, before standing. Now noticing Athrun had laid out a pair of clean clothes for him. All he could do was smile, getting ready to change…

Twenty Minutes Later

Once Yzak had finished changing, he had hurried downstairs, not as fast as he would like, due to his injuries, and tried to eat. It wasn't exactly easy, and after a few small bites, he could feel his stomach churning and ended eating right then and there. Athrun was fully clothed, waiting at the door.

Outside it was raining slightly. The 'pitter-patter' of droplets on the roof soothed him as he went to catch up with Athrun. "Alright…I'm ready." Yzak informed, though it was rather obvious. "Then c'mon lets go…its not all that far, just tell me if it hurts…" "You can stop mothering me now, Zala…" Athrun didn't respond to this, just smiled and walked on…

At the Joule's Home

Ezaria hadn't slept much at all that night, and currently was rustling around the room preparing breakfast for herself, Tauji had said he wasn't hungry, and would take a shower. She sighed softly. "…Where is he now…" she murmured beginning to wash a clean pan. When a knock on the door startled her. "Hm? Oh…I'm coming…" she staggered over towards the door. Opening it a bit. Until she was standing face to face with Yzak, and just behind him, Athrun.

Her deep blue eyes widened. Loosing her voice. "Y…" Not being able to prononce his name. It took a few moments to get it right. "Yzak!" she pulled him into a hug. Yzak winced but shook it off, pushing himself closer to his mother.

Athrun's right…I'm not alone…

Authors Notes; Ack...! I'm sorry its taken me so long to update...I've been so busy...As I stated in my other 'Fic's. I'll write more soon...! Please RxR!