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Author's note: Finally update…… T-T Happy new year to all! XD
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SPINNING A DREAM
Part seven: Shinn
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"There's no need to call me that, Shinn," Athrun replied him. "I'm not a commander anymore."
Shinn smiled awkwardly.
"Uhh……I'm sorry," he answered while scratching his head.
Athrun smiled. Suddenly, the little boy between them voiced.
"Father, can I go there?" he asked while pointing to a group of kids, including Athrun's daughter that was playing with each other.
"Yeah, sure, Shiomi," Shinn nodded. "But make sure you behave yourself and be a good boy."
With a nodded and a 'yes', the little black haired boy ran off to join the other kids. Shinn stared at his son for a while before Athrun call him.
"Shinn?"
"Uhh…..What was that? Sorry, I wasn't paying attention," Shinn replied.
Athrun smiled.
"Is that your son?" he repeated his question.
"Um….yeah….," Shinn answered, blushing.
"Who's his mother? If you don't mind I'm asking…..," Athrun asked again.
"Stellar. Stellar Loussier," Shinn replied. "But now she is referred to Stellar Asuka….."
Athrun laughed a little. Shinn stared at him with a what-so-funny look.
"Uh…no…nothing," Athrun stopped laughing. "It's a surprise for you to be with her. But I guessed that can't be help. I knew that you have something towards her ever since you saved her from drowning."
Shinn blushed and this makes Athrun chuckled.
"Say, Shinn, where are you living now?" Athrun continue.
"Here, of course," Shinn answered, trying to throw his blush away.
"Here…..ORB?"
"Yeah. What's wrong with that?"
"Eh…..nothing….."
Shinn smiled.
"I know," he said. "I've said it before that I hated this country and also the Athha family…."
Athrun stared at Shinn. Shinn sat down on a nearest bench.
"But I can't lied to myself anymore," he continued. "I loved this country. No matter how hard or sad my past is, I just can't hate it. Even when I'm in PLANT….I missed this country so much."
Athrun sat beside Shinn.
"You knew that you're happy living here," he said.
Shinn turned at him.
"Yeah, I guess so……," he replied. "What about you, Athrun?"
"Hm? What about me? What do you mean?" Athrun raised an eyebrow.
"I've heard from Mr. Kira that Princess Athha had lost her memory."
"Kira?"
Shinn nodded.
"After the wars ended and I've made a decision to marry Stellar and to stay in ORB, I went to meet him," Shinn added. "I felt so bad for trying to kill him and the Princess and also blaming them for the lost of my family. That's why I met them, to apologize and to ask whether I can stay here or not."
"What did Kira answer you?" Athrun asked.
"He told me that it's okay, for it's not my fault to get angry and all since its war and everyone can get confused easily. Plus, he said that the Princess can no longer remember about my past hatred towards her, for she can't even remember her past or me because of the accident."
"He told you about the accident too…..," Athrun replied.
Shinn nodded.
"And also the story about your child," Shinn added.
Athrun was surprised by Shinn's words.
"Yes," Shinn nodded again. "That's her, right? The girl that was playing with Shiomi."
Athrun turned to where Shinn pointed out at his son. He can see a blonde haired girl playing with him.
"Ah……Hm…..," Athrun answered. "Actually, I was also surprised with that too….About Cagalli….and our child..."
"Never thought that the Princess were pregnant the day you're leaving ORB with Miss Lacus, right?"
Athrun let out a weak smile.
"Can't blame you either," Shinn added. "Mr. Kira and the Princess did hide the truth from both you and Miss Lacus."
Athrun's eyes found interest on the ground.
"I guess so….," he replied weakly.
Shinn stared at the ex-top ZAFT soldier and his ex-commander. There's a pause for a moment.
"You should talk it with her," Shinn broke the silent.
Athrun looked up and stared at Shinn.
"Tell her about her past and who exactly are you."
"And what would that do?" Athrun asked. "It'll only mess up thing. I don't think that she'll believe my story that easy."
"At least you have talked about it with her face to face," Shinn added.
Athrun giggled. Shinn frowned.
"What's so funny?" he asked.
"I can't believe that you're giving me an advice," Athrun smiled.
Shinn's frown deepened.
"Is that wrong?"
Athrun laughed a little.
"You've became mature compared to yourself six years ago," he teased him.
Shinn's cheek turned red. Athrun laughed again. Suddenly, they heard someone calling Shinn's name from behind. They turned to see who the owner of the voice is.
"Stellar!" Shinn voiced and rose from his seat.
A blonde haired with violet eyes woman waved her right hand at Shinn. Athrun stared at her. She looked a lot like Cagalli, except that her hair is much brighter and shorter than Cagalli's.
"Wait there! I'll take Shiomi first!" Shinn replied her.
"She came to fetch you two?" Athrun asked.
"Nope," Shinn shook his head. "We're the one who's waiting for her. If you don't mind, I'm going to take my son."
"Yeah, sure," Athrun nodded.
Shinn smiled.
"It's such a pleasure talking with you again on this peaceful day, Athrun."
Athrun smiled at him back. 6 years ago, it's hard to see him smiling happily like that. He must be having a wonderful life with his family, Athrun thought. Shinn waved his hand at him and walked towards his son. Athrun stared at Rie who was waving goodbye at her new friend. After that, Shinn left the park with his family and Rie ran towards Athrun.
"Uncle, I've got a new friend today! His name is Shiomi!" Rie told him cheerfully.
Athrun smiled at her. Its nice if I, Cagalli and Rie to be like Shinn and his family……, he thought.
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Lacus was washing the dishes when the phone rang. She quickly went to pick it up.
"Hello?"
"Lacus, it's me," a male voice was heard.
"Athrun! How are you doing? How's Kira, Cagalli and ORB?" she asked.
"I'm doing fine. So does Kira and ORB but Cagalli…..She's not really in good condition...," Athrun answered.
Lacus frowned.
"Why? Is she hurt?"
"No, no," Athrun replied her. "It's more serious than getting hurt. She had lost her memory."
Lacus gasped.
"Oh, my goodness! That's terrible! But….why….what had happened?"
"I'll tell you when I come back tomorrow," Athrun said. "But I'm bringing someone else. Is that okay for the guest to stay in the house?"
"Who is it?"
"Rie."
Lacus raised an eyebrow.
"Rie?"
"Yes. She's…….my daughter…."
Lacus almost drop the blue towel she's holding.
"Your….Your daughter? You and Cagalli……?"
"Yes. I didn't know that she's pregnant six years ago."
Lacus's face brightened.
"Congratulations, Athrun!"
"It's too early for you to congratulate me, Lacus," Athrun replied with a weak voice. "Both Cagalli and my daughter doesn't know who I am."
"Well, it's not too late for you to tell her that you're her father and to Cagalli that you two were once…….lover," Lacus answered him.
"I sure hope so. That's why I wanted them to come over to the house. Maybe Cagalli will remember something when she sees you," Athrun said.
"Why, sure," Lacus smiled. "I'm more than happy to help both of you. I'll pray for that to happen so that you and Cagalli can start a new life."
"Thanks, Lacus," Athrun thanked his friend.
Lacus smiled again.
"Don't mention it, Athrun. I am your friend anyway. By the way, do you want me to wait for you at the airport tomorrow?"
"No, it's okay. I'll come by myself. Besides, Cagalli have a meeting to attend."
"Well, fine then. Take care of yourself. Don't forget to call me if you've arrive in PLANT."
"I will. Oh!I have to go now. I'll call you tomorrow.Bye."
"Bye," Lacus said and hung up.
She smiled. She was very happy when she knows that Athrun and Cagalli had a daughter together. She's always been hoping for both of her best friends to work out on their relationship again, since she loved to see them together as a lover.
"They were made for each other," she whispered softly and looked up at the sky outside the kitchen's window. "Don't you think so, Kira?"
To be continue……
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Author's note: Hope you like that!
