Attaining Happiness!
Author's Note:
Sorry people, this is not the final chapter. I created this for a cliffhanger, I think… Nah, that was just an excuse. I have two reasons to post this: (1) I've finished the last chapter but it was too long and (2) I've been itching to post it but I need to restrain myself till May 18!
I hope this will get you excited for the final chap. Thanks for reading and I'll be happy to read your reviews.
Oh, and HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL MOTHERS OUT THERE AND TO THE MOTHERS OF MY DEAR READERS!
Disclaimer: Not mine… T.T
Normal POV (at last!)
It's already midnight when Kira and Lacus finally arrived in Orb, without catching a lot of attention. Both stayed in the orphanage of Rev. Malchio for privacy and safety purposes. It was a long and tiring trip for the couple. They call it a day and both decided to visit the war memorial tomorrow morning.
In the Attha manor, it seems to be that everyone is sleeping peacefully now. Well, it seems like that but not really. Cagalli Yula Attha, the lone owner of the manor is still wide-awake inside her office. Of course, her dashing bodyguard slash boyfriend is with her.
"Cagalli, is there any space for sleeping in that schedule of yours?" Athrun asked while looking really tired and worried. Cagalli looked up then went back to her work. "If you're tired Athrun, you can go to sleep anytime now." She said, obviously not answering his question and took notice his tired expression only. He can only groan while Cagalli took a glance at her watch. "Oh my, it's already 2 in the morning! Athrun, why are you still here? Go to your bed… NOW!" She commanded with a stern look on her face.
Athrun groaned louder then sighed heavily. Is it really no use in convincing her to sleep? Well, that was before but now is different. He came closer to Cagalli's side and leaned close to her face. Cagalli can only show a confuse look in her face.
"I can't do this before but now, it's different. We're official and legal so…" Athrun smirked. "So, what?" Cagalli was anxious. Athrun only smiled and next thing she knows, she was lifted from her chair. Athrun is carrying her in bridal style.
"What the hell! Put me down Zala! I demand you to put me down or else…" As she speak, she kept on punching Athrun's chest while kicking her feet in the air.
"No, my dear Cagalli. You need to sleep now and that's an order, Cagalli HONEY!" Athrun said, emphasizing the pet names and imitating a certain purple haired freak. They are now heading out of the office.
"Aughhh… Stop it, Athrun. It's disgusting! BTW, put me down!" she retorted, continuing her fruitless punching and kicking.
"No and that's final, young lady! I will not leave your room until you have 8 hours of sleep." (A/N: Of course they'll not sleep in the same bed, he'll just watch over her not sleep with her) They're now nearing the stairs that leads to Cagalli's room.
"WHAT! I have a meeting at 8. I still have things to prepare too!" said Cagalli with her endless punches and kicks.
"Then I'll reschedule it because they forgot to put SLEEPING in that long schedule of yours. I'm calling your secretary when we reached your room." Athrun answered coolly, not really budging in punches he's receiving. "Oh, and we'll have a date tomorrow… I mean, later this evening at six with Kira and Lacus." He added as he tucked her to bed.
"Kira and Lacus? They're here?" Cagalli asked excitedly and she received a nod from Athrun. "I'm really excited to tell Kira what happened to me since the war ended!" She giggled as Athrun smiled down at her.
"Yeah, we haven't had a chance to talk to them since then. They will be glad to see us together again." He replied, clearly unaware of what she really meant. He excused himself to talk to Cagalli's secretary. Poor secretary, being called at this time of day.
I want Kira to be the first one to know. Cagalli thought as she fell into a deep slumber. Mother… She smiled at the thought of the said person.
Kira woke up late that day. Lacus greeted him as he left his room.
"Goodmorning Kira"
"Goodmorning Lacus"
They laughed at their greetings because they both knew that it is not morning anymore. Both smiled at each other after the brief laughter and proceeded to the dining room, hand-in-hand. They took their seats beside each other and began to eat their lunch. Yeah, Kira is that late already. Lacus only waited for him so they can have lunch together.
"Athrun called me this morning. He wanted us to have a double date with them this evening at six!" Lacus started the conversation. "And of course, I've agreed. I hope you don't mind." She added gleefully. She looked really excited.
"Sure, it's been a long time anyway. A double date, eh? So who will he bring with him?" Kira asked.
"I don't know. I don't have time to asked because he hanged up already saying he have things to do for a while." Lacus answered.
"I really hope it's Cagalli. But if not, I'm still fine with it." Lacus smiled at Kira's reply. She is also hoping for them to get back together but if not, they'll still accept the new girl in Athrun's life. Kira then spoke again, breaking her train of thoughts. "I'm sorry for waking up late. It ruined our schedule."
"It's alright Kira. I too, just woke up an hour before you do." Lacus lied. She was up early because she helped Mrs. Yamato to cook for breakfast. "It didn't really affect our schedule. We can go to the war memorial after lunch then meet Athrun and his girl in the Sunset Cove. Are you fine with that?" Lacus suggested.
"Good idea. Oh, can we visit Cagalli after the double date?" Kira asked. He wants to surprise Cagalli of his arrival. He got a lot of things to tell.
"Of course! And that is, if and only if… Athrun's date is not our Cagalli." She replied and finished the last of her meal. Kira smiled at her and started gathering their plates. Lacus helped Kira and they both went to the kitchen to wash their dishes.
Of course it will be Cagalli, it must be. Who else could it be? Nah, I know it's not Meyrin. Kira happily thought as he hugged Lacus from behind and watch her wash the dishes. He's in-charge in drying them. Cagalli will be happy when she heard my dream. Right, Father?
Athrun is now driving his way to the Orb war memorial alone. Yup, he's alone! It's already quarter to five in the afternoon when he reached the memorial. He didn't have any flowers with him. Cagalli was supposed to be with him but her meeting took longer than expected. He sighed as he again read her message to him earlier.
From: My Dearest Cagalli
Athrun, I'm sorry this meeting will take a little longer. I'm really sorry I can't come with you in the war memorial as I promised. I really didn't expect this to took that long. I mean, you reschedule this meeting from 8 am to 1 pm. Ha! It's partly your fault. J Just joking there, ok? I'm still sorry for this. I really want to be with you but you know I don't have super powers to make these geezers stop blabbering about this and that. I'll give you a treat that you'll surely like to make it up to you *winks*
Anyways, our break will be over soon. I promise I'll be there before you know it! I'll also bring flowers with me so you don't need to buy one. Please take care… and when I said 'take care', it means no speeding it that kickass car of yours! Oh, and send me a message as soon as you leave the memorial so I will know where to go. That's all for now. Sorry again and umm… I LOVE YOU, Athy-poo… *blush*
- END of message -
Athrun can't help but smile with the message specially the last part. Obviously, this blue-haired prince already forgives the princess. Who can resist the 'ILY' sentence with an 'Athy-poo' in the end anyway? Oh, and don't forget the 'blush' part! Ahh… he can clearly imagine how she looks at that time. Athrun giggled at the thought.
Of course, he was upset when he found out that she couldn't come with him 'for a while'. Yes, 'for a while' because they MUST be together later or else no 'Athy-poo' will forgive her. He went out of his black Lamborghini and started his walk to the memorial alone. (A/N: I can't help but emphasize that his 'alone' that time and not with someone we all know *grins*)
As he was reaching his destination, he can see three silhouettes, a guy and two girls, he presumed. He looked at his surroundings and was sadden by the drastic changes in the once flowery fields. He reached the memorial and was surprised to see Shinn together with the Hawke sisters.
"Look, it's Athrun-sama!" the younger Hawke beamed as he saw the blue-haired prince. Her two companions also smiled at the approaching figure. "Hey, nice seeing you all here and well." He greeted as he approached the trio and smiled at them. He stood in front of the memorial and bowed a little while saying a short prayer. They waited for him to finish before starting a conversation.
"So, you're here all along Athrun." Luna started. It seems that Shinn didn't tell anything to the sisters about their arrival in Orb.
"Yes, I've re-enlisted in the Orb military now as a general officer and also as a bodyguard of the Head Representative." He stated his status with pride and honor. They were surprised at the revelation. Well, except Shinn of course.
"Oh, being back in your old job… that's good for you, Athrun." Luna finally said just to end the awkward silence. "Well, not really. It is not the same as the old one." He corrected. The older Hawke just nodded while the younger one seemed lost or rather lose.
"How about you three? What's up with you guys?" He asked glancing at each of them. To his surprise, Meyrin looked away from his gaze. Luna also noticed this and replied, "We're doing great! We met our parents after the war then Shinn went up in PLANTS three days later. We all have the same jobs and positions, you know what I mean."
"I'm happy for all of you. I'm also glad that you visited here" He glanced at Shinn as if the statement was only meant for him. Silence engulfed them. Again, Luna broke the ice. "I thought they have a grave." She said out-of-blue as she looked down at the memorial with the flowers they brought. All of them followed the suit and just keep on looking at the memorial.
Attaining Happiness!
- FIN -
Yeah! The ending will be my own version of the Final Plus. Will Cagalli be there or not? How will everyone have a happily-ever-after ending? It'll be posted in May 18, I promised!
R&R guys and gals! I will surely appreciate it. I know I'm not a good writer so I hope you can help get better with your reviews.
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