Here is Chapter 2, hope you'll like it! Do not own Gundam Seed/ Destiny.
Previous Chapter Review
"Ya, Cagalli is actually quite popular with the kids here. They always ask me when she will come. And every time she comes, the children will swarm towards her immediately." Kira continued, looking at Cagalli teasingly while placing the last dish on the table and sat next to Lacus.
"But, we still love Uncle Kira and Aunt Lacus." Jona chirped happily.
"Hmm…let's start dinner first before we continue the conversation." Lacus smiled warmly, indicating to the food on the table.
"This sure is a great feast." Mr Mwu laughed, looking hungrily at the foods.
Chapter 2: Reminise
During dinner
"Aunt Cagalli, why are you so quiet? Tell us some jokes, please…" Jona looked at Cagalli while cutting the steak on her plate.
Hearing what Jona said, Cagalli smiled at her and turned her plate towards her, helping her cut the steak. " It's dinner now, I'll tell jokes later after dinner, alright? A promise."
"You're too quiet that's why you're scaring the children." Lacus laughed.
"No…" Cagalli tried to rebut but failed knowing that she won't win Lacus.
After dinner
"PLANTS is going to elect a new chairman. Yzak said that maybe Athrun will be elected as the next chairperson, anyway the council seems to talk to Athrun before about it." Dearka started the conversation, taking a sip of coffee from his cup.
"Athrun? Is this true?" Kira asked, disbelieving what he had just heard.
"Ya, the decision of the council will be reported next week." Dearka replied.
"If it's Athrun being elected as chairperson then we don't need to worry. At least we can be sure that Athrun will do his best to keep peace in PLANTS." Lacus assured Kira, watching him.
"Hmm… that is for sure." Miss Murrue claimed.
"Have you all see Cagalli? Kisaka, do you know where is Cagalli?" Kira looked around the room, searching for Cagalli.
"The children dragged her to the beach, pleading her to play with them." Kisaka replied.
"Aunt Lacus, come out and play with us." Jona shouted from the beach, waving to Lacus.
"I think I need to go out and play with them, do all of you want to stay here?" Lacus stood up from her seat and took a last sip of coffee.
"I think we'll go with you." Miriallia answered, pulling Dearka with her.
"We'll sit at the balcony. The night is silent and serene today." Mr Mwu replied, helping Miss Murrue to the balcony.
Lacus smiled and walked away, pulling Kira with her to the beach.
"Hey, Cagalli, still playing?" Lacus reached Cagalli.
"Hi, Lacus, why don't you play with the kids? I think I'll just take a rest first, a stroll at the beach would be nice." Cagalli answered tiredly, walking away.
Seeing Cagalli's tired, petite form walking away, Lacus couldn't help but feel sad.
"She is getting weaker and weaker each day. Her eyes were so dull, it was as if she is lifeless." Lacus talked to Kira who stood just behind her, his arms encircling her waist.
"Yeh. Maybe we should find time to talk to her. Leaving her like this is not a solution. What she is doing now is really unlike her, escaping from the truth which her heart holds. Her lies will only hurt her more if she do not get over it." Kira spoke.
"But how do we talk to her about it, whenever we mentioned him she will… Also the responsibilities and peace of Orb and its people that she is trying to fulfill add to the burden she had on her shoulders." Placing her hands on top of the strong arms which hugs her close.
"Aunt Lacus, Uncle Kira, could you stop it, it's very mushy, come on, let's play with us." Jona laughed, sticking her tongue out.
"Alright." Lacus and Kira said in unison, breaking from each other.
At the balcony
The stars shimmered faintly against the midnight blue sky. The children ran about the beach playing catching, their laughter filling the air, adding a touch of gentleness and happiness to the tranquil surroundings.
"You look, the children are having so much fun. There is nothing more beautiful than the laughter and innocence of the children." Miss Murrue commented, taking a sip of coffee.
"Yay, I also hope that our child will born out to be as beautiful and as innocent. Not like…" Mr Mwu flinched a little.
"Thinking of the past? I understand why you can't let go of the past, they are our memories, even though they are painful. But these memories are part of our life thus we should learn to accept the sorrow and happiness it brought which remind us of our mistakes that should not be repeated."
"Stellar, Sting and Auel could be as innocent as the kids but it's the mistake of us adults that cause them pain and sufferings. Being used as tools of war, it brought nothing to them but sorrow. I hope they can be happy and blissful even though they are in heaven now."
"I'm sure they will be happier then they have ever been. Anyway, death may be better to them than to be haunted by the cruelty of war and the sorrow of being used as a tool…" Miss Murrue took the hands of Mr Mwu in hers, comforting him. Placing his hands on her tummy, she continued, "…I would like to name our child Stella if it's a girl. If it's a boy, we'll name him Sting or Auel. Even though people hated them but I hope they can be remembered in any way, even if it's only the two of us."
"Murrue…" he muttered, hugging her and they reminisced in each other's arms.
At the beach
The gentle night breeze caressed her skin, playing with her golden locks. The crashing of the waves against the shore formed the beautiful natural music as her hair swayed to the beat of it. She closed her amber orbs, feeling the transient bliss as she remembered the past.
Flashback
"Please take care of him…" she told the red haired girl before the Archangel take off, her eyes brimming with tears.
Another Flashback
"Don't you want to go see them, the Archangel just landed, I'm sure Kira and the others would like to meet you, Cagalli." Kisaka questioned, watching Cagalli who was busy typing on her laptop.
"I think I'll pass it. Anyway, I still have this report to finish. Oh, is there a meeting later today, Kisaka?" Cagalli replied, her eyes fixed at the laptop.
"Cagalli, I seriously think that you should go. If you're worried about the report and the meeting, then I'll cover for you if there's a need to. Also, the meeting today isn't about anything important so it can be postponed to a later date." Kisaka said, still looking at her.
"It's all right, I'll stay here."
"Is it because of him? The both of you seriously need to have a talk." Kisaka asked cautiously.
"No…Hmm… Kisaka, could you do me a favour? Go meet them, if they happen to ask about me, then tell them that I'm busy, not able to make it. Thanks." she denied immediately.
"Alright." with that, Kisaka exited the office, taking a quick glance at Cagalli before closing the door behind him.
Tears formed at the corner of her orbs, threatening to spill. She clutched her chest, feeling her heart dripping in blood, the pain is hurting her. She fell onto the ground, crying out loud. Clenching the ring in her hands, she is not willing to let go.
End of flashback
Tears slip down her cheek, she reached for the necklace on her neck which the ring dangled on it. Caressing the necklace in her hand, she held it close to her heart.
What did I do? Am I wrong? she thought.
Kimi no sugata ha boku ni nite iru
Shizuka ni naiteru you ni mune ni hibiku
Nani mo shiranai hou shiawase to iu kedo
Boku ha kitto manzoku shinai hazu dakara
Utsuro ni yoko tawaru yoru demo
Boku ga eranda ima wo ikitai sore dake
You promised you'll never leave me…but why did you leave me alone again? This solitude hurts…
Kimi no hayasa ha boku ni nite iru
Hadome no kikanakunaru sora ga kowaku natte
Boku ha itsu made ganbareba ii no?
Futari nara owaraseru koto ga dekiru
Doushite mo raku ja nai michi wo eranderu
Suna ni mamireta kutsu wo harau koto mo naku
Perhaps you move on…anyway I hope that you'll be happy even if I wanted you back by my side again, to be able to kiss you, to hold you, to feel your warmth again. never
Konna fuu ni shika ikirenai
Waratte unazuite kureru darou kimi nara
Kimi ni boku kara yakusoku shiyou
Itsuka boku ni mukatte hashitte kuru toki ha
Kimi no shisen wo hazusazu ni iyou
Kitto dare yori jouzu ni uketomeru yo
I know it'll never happen, not again…
Kimi no sugata ha boku ni nite iru
Onaji sekai wo miteru kimi ga iru koto de
Saigou ni kokoro nakusu koto mo naku
Boku wo suki de irareru
Boku ha kimi ni ikasareteru
It's time to let go… to move on…
Sorry for the late update. I finally finished writing this chapter. Wow… it seems to take me years to write it since I'm quite busy lately. I'm thinking of ending this story soon as it's not so popular. Maybe a few more chapters to go…Ya, I included a song in this chapter, it's the opening for gundam seed destiny (I hope I'm not wrong), it's called Kimi ha boku ni nite iru. Well, I like the lyrics a lot so hope you like it. Anyway, pls read & review!! Thnx!
Darkzlord
Posted on: 8/3/2007