Chapter 9- Birthday Preparation

More than a month has passed since Athrun left Orb. He is now busy in checking the preparation for a festival that will happen on the week of Athrunette's birthday.

"I wish Athrunette could come to the festival. I'll make sure that she'll have fun if she comes."

Just in time Kira called him.

"Athrun are you busy at the moment?"

"No, why?"

"Athrunette wants to talk to you."

Athrun felt happy. He is surprised that Athrunette wanted to talk to him."

"Athrun-ojiki, are you busy on the third week of September?"

"Why did you ask?"

"Third week of September, that's the week of her birthday and the festival." Athrun thought.

"I'm planning to celebrate my birthday there, in PLANT. Please keep it private."

"Sure. Just in time, we will have a festival around that time."

"Really?"

"Yes! I'll show you around. Does your mother know about your plan?"

"Yes, she knows my plan."

"It's settled then."

"Thank you very much Athrun-ojiki."

"You're welcome. Good-bye."

"I wish she could finally call me Otou-sama, but still I'm still happy that she'll celebrate her birthday with me."

Dearka and Yzak went inside Athrun's office. As usual they are here to report.

"Who are you talking to back then?"

"My daughter. She's celebrating her birthday here. You better tighten the security."

"It's pointless telling us that, Athrun. We are planning to do that whether your daughter will come or not. You've been receiving death threats than you ever had before."

"Do the letters have the same sender?"

"Yes. For this past six years nothing dangerous happened to you yet, but I think this time something will already happen."

"Yzak even though I'm the Chairman now, that doesn't deny the fact that I've been a soldier. I could protect my self. We must prioritize the safety of our citizens."

Meyrin knew that Athrun had been receiving death threats ever since she became his secretary. Hearing these kinds of conversation in his office is not something new to her.

Meanwhile in Orb…

Cagalli and Athrunette are having lunch together. Cagalli noticed that Athrunette kept smiling since this morning.

"You've been smiling since this morning, what my cute daughter could be so happy about?"

"Athrun-ojiki agreed that I will celebrate my birthday in PLANT! He said that there will be a festival on that week. I'm so excited!"

Cagalli felt happy for her daughter even though that meeting him again is not something to be happy about.

"Do you want to visit Shinn and Lunamaria's baby?"

"Yes!"

"We'll go later after you eat."

"Okay mom."

Athrunette and her mom visited, who just gave birth about a month ago.

"Shinn-ojiki! Lunamaria-obasama!"

"Athrunette! How are you these past few days?"

"I met Kira-ojiki's best friend, Athrun-ojiki!"

Lunamaria and Shinn somewhat surprised on what Athrunette just said. To give Lunamaria and Cagalli some time to talk, Shinn asked Athrunette if she wants to see the baby.

"So Athrunette met his father. Does Athrun know that she is his daughter?"

"Yes."

"When are you planning to tell her that?"

"I'm not yet ready Lunamaria."

"When will you be ready? When her father is already dead?"

"Lunamaria that's not it… I'm somewhat feeling guilty that I didn't tell him before."

Shinn left Athrunette and the baby sleeping in the room. He joined Cagalli and Lunamaria after making the baby sleep.

"Cagalli I think you should tell Athrunette who her father is while they still have the time to know each other." Shinn butt in.

"When Athrun was here, he used to play with Athrunette most of the time. They have a good time when they are playing together."

"That's good then. At least Athrunette won't be that shocked when she knows who her father is."

"Maybe you should use Athrunette's birthday to tell her since she will be with Athrun."

"I'll try to follow your advice."

"Don't be scared Cagalli. I'm sure that she'll understand why you didn't tell her. She is Athrun's child after all."

"Believe in Shinn, Cagalli. Athrun was able to stand Shinn's naughty attitude I'm sure it's going to be fine."

"I wish."


At last I was able to post something already I'm very sorry for the long wait...=)