Past, Present, and Future: Chapter 7
Cagalli was having another one of her fits. "Athrun, why is my brother so frustrating!" yelled Cagalli angrily, slamming her fist into his dashboard. Athrun was wincing at the abuse his car was taking.
"Cagalli, calm down you know Kira explained everything. He had good reasons for leaving. He was right when he said that we'd probably try and stop him." Responded Athrun levelheaded as always. "You of all people should understand him, you are his twin after all."
"Actually, I think Lacus understands him better than all of us." Smirked Cagalli devilishly. Athrun looked a little scared, but Cagalli just kept on smirking. "Holy shit you moron! Look where you're driving! I thought you were supposed to be my bodyguard!" screamed Cagalli as they narrowly avoided another car, due to Athrun's negligence towards the road.
"Sorry." Apologized Athrun. "We still haven't decided where to go yet." Said Athrun as he activated is list of establishments on Onogoro. Cagalli began to scroll down the list when she came across the movie theater.
"How about the movies. I haven't been to one in ages." Replied Cagalli as she selected it triggering the navigation system.
"Sure which movie, Princess?" Remarked Athrun sarcastically as they continued along the set path. Cagalli was stumped she hadn't watched television except to keep up with the news.
"How the hell should I know? I spend all my time working." Replied Cagalli. For a second Athrun looked puzzled, then he brought up another list on his in-car system showing movies currently playing. They were organized according to their ranking.
"Let's see, how about a documentary on the war." Chuckled Athrun already knowing Cagalli's reaction to this.
"Hell no! Are you crazy? I would be bored to death! What is it with you?" yelled Cagalli much like the first time she met Athrun on that island.
"All right, how about—" began Athrun who was cut off in mid sentence. Cagalli had taken control of the screen and began to scroll down.
"Hmm, let's see romantic comedies. Possibly. Action films. More likely. Horror films. Yes." Smirked Cagalli as thoughts of Athrun squealing like a girl filled her mind. 'Oh, I am so going to enjoy making him squirm. Thought Cagalli as Athrun pulled up in front of the movie theater.
"So what movie did you decide on?" asked Athrun. He helped Cagalli out of the car and took her hand as they strode over to the ticket booth.
"I want to see the movie The Ring it's an older 21st century movie but it's supposedly very scary." Said Cagalli.
"Okay. Two for The Ring. Does the princess get in free?" asked Athrun. The ticket booth attendant's eyes widened and quickly ushered them in free of charge.
"Athrun I want popcorn and lots of candy." Smiled Cagalli enjoying the look of utter horror on Athrun's face. He was remembering the time that Kisaka had convinced Athrun to take Cagalli to a candy shop for her birthday. He had literally bought out the entire store. He didn't sleep that night. Cagalli had eaten all of the candy by nine at night and was wreaking havoc in the palace. Athrun groaned at the thought.
"I'll buy you popcorn and one bag of candy. That's it no more than that. You can definitely have less candy if you want." Stated Athrun before running off buy their refreshments. As the movie started Athrun was fine. Cagalli was sitting there waiting for Athrun to get scared. The first time the zombie-like girl appeared even Cagalli was afraid. That thing was creepy and hauntingly realistic for a 21st century movie. Little did she know it was not Athrun that was clinging to her, but it was she that was hanging onto Athrun's arm for dear life.
"Cagalli you know it's not real, right?" asked Athrun concerned that the normally tough Cagalli was acting like a scared little girl.
"Shut up you idiot." Whispered Cagalli while blushing madly as she shoved Athrun away. Athrun just smiled and continued to watch the movie. Later on Cagalli started to whimper and cringe at the horror in the movie. Athrun was concerned so he placed an arm around Cagalli's shoulders, and she rested her head in the crook of his neck.
"Thank you." Cagalli whispered to her boyfriend as she sighed peacefully in spite of the movie they were watching.
"You're welcome my princess." Replied Athrun hotly into her ear making her senses tingle with excitement. Not long after the movie ended and the two stepped back into broad daylight. They misjudged the situation and as they emerged they were holding hands. As soon as they walked out the door cameras began to flash and there were dozens upon dozens of reporters there to interview the supposed Athrun and Princess Cagalli Yula Attha. Immediately Athrun dislodged his hand from Cagalli and stood in front of her his eyes narrowed staring down every reporter on the sidewalk. "The Princess is tired. She will not answer any questions at this time, if you want an interview then try and book an appointment and we will try to fit you into her schedule." Stated Athrun plainly.
A voice came from towards the back asking, "What is the relationship between you and the Princess? Are you just her bodyguard or are you something more?"
"Did you not hear me. I said the Princess will not answer any FUCKING questions at this time. Do not force me to call palace security because I will not hesitate. Now if you will excuse us we will be leaving now." Growled Athrun as he grabbed Cagalli's hand, leading her towards the black Ferrari. "Damned reporters." Grunted Athrun as he helped Cagalli into the car, knowing that this would be all over the tabloids tomorrow.
"Athrun are you okay?" asked Cagalli her tone worried and her beautiful face creased with a frown.
"I'm fine. I just don't want those idiotic reporters all over you like you were an inanimate object." Responded Athrun saddened that Cagalli looked worried, especially because of him. He was supposed to make her happy not sad.
Athrun ignored the journalists as he drove his car straight past the them heading out towards the coastline.
"Athrun why are we headed out this way? Aren't we supposed to go back to the Palace? I do have some paperwork to do you know." Interrogated Cagalli, knowing that she should not ignore her job.
"You're supposed to take the day off. You can take care of it tomorrow, and I'm not going to allow you to work during your two-week vacation that's coming up. The country will be fine with Kisaka substituting for you." Replied Athrun still heading away from the palace.
"You still haven't answered my first question. Where are we going?" asked Cagalli again, getting annoyed. Athrun was taking joy in torturing her and he wasn't about to stop.
"You'll see. I think you'll like it." Smiled Athrun, refusing to tell Cagalli any more than he already had.
"Arrgh. Fine be that way." Pouted Cagalli, slumping back into her seat. 'Oh, two can play at this game. Heh. I'm going to deprive him of what he'll be desperate for once I start to ignore him. Maybe I can even make him jealous by hitting on Yuuna.' Thought Cagalli evilly, but those thoughts all evaporated never to return as she saw where Athrun had taken her.
"So do you like the view." Asked Athrun helping Cagalli out of the car. She was too awed to speak as she strode down to the beach.
"It-it's so beautiful." Gawked Cagalli as she looked out and saw the setting sun reflecting off the water, glistening with orange light. This awakened a deeply locked memory within her. A time she chose not to remember because of the day the original Onogoro went up in flames. Her childhood.
Flashback
"Daddy, why are we here?" asked a young Cagalli to her father, Uzumi Nara Attha. They were standing on the beach of Onogoro.
"Do you remember your mother?" countered Orb's leader. His adopted daughter's face was contorted with deep thought as her mind conjured up her mind's image of her mother.
"Yes, I do." Replied Cagalli.
"Good. Did you know that if you never forget her you can always see her if you look out this way?" soothed her father knowing he had brought up an uncomfortable subject.
"How come we can see her here?" asked Cagalli, as her six-year-old mind could not grasp the concept.
"You see, Cagalli, I come here when I am unsure of the future. And when I am unsure, I think of your mother. She was always confident and kind. And she always loved the setting sun, so whenever I look out this way I can see your mother." Explained Cagalli's father.
"Okay daddy, can we come here every day?" asked Cagalli eager to see her mother.
"Well, let's see if you can see her now." Smiled Uzumi, seeing his daughter's eager look.
"Daddy, I can't see her. Why can't I see her? You said you could see her then why can't I?" asked Cagalli exasperatedly because of her inability to realize her father's metaphor.
"Cagalli, someday you will understand, but for now keep this picture of your mother with you." Said Uzumi as he handed her a small picture of her mother.
End Flashback
Tears streamed down Cagalli's face as she realized what her late father meant when he said she could see her mother. Now she realized that she could see both of them. Their memory was with her and in her heart as well. Upon seeing her crying Athrun had quietly stepped behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist. He felt Cagalli relax although tears were still streaming down her face.
"What's wrong?" asked Athrun. He had brought her here to make her happy, but so far she was crying. Cagalli did not answer, but he could hear her whispering into the wind.
"I finally see her. Thanks dad." Whispered Cagalli almost silently before wiping the tears out of her eyes, and turning to look at Athrun. "Thank you for bringing me here, Athrun." Said Cagalli smiling widely because for the first time in years she understood that her father was a good man.
"Sure, Cagalli. I love you, and if you're happy then so am I." whispered Athrun. Suddenly Athrun's watch started to beep signaling that it was six thirty and time to head back to the palace. Athrun just groaned, too content with holding Cagalli,
"What a great way to spoil the moment." said Cagalli sarcastically while giving Athrun a light punch in the arm before walking off to his black Ferrari and getting in. "Are you coming or not?" yelled Cagalli her usual 'tough' demeanor back in place.
Athrun inwardly sighed and began to trudge back to his car. "I'm coming." He replied nearing the car.
"You move slower than my grandfather, and I don't even have one!" yelled Cagalli once more. Athrun picked up the pace jogging the remaining distance between him and the driver's seat.
"Sorry about being so slow. I'm just getting old." chuckled Athrun as he started the powerful engine.
"No biggie." shrugged Cagalli. They were driving back in silence until, suddenly Cagalli's cell phone rang.
Phone Call
Cagalli: Hello?
Secretary: Hello Representative.
Cagalli: What is it?
Secretary: Sorry to bother you, but Mr. and Mrs. Yamato are here to meet with their son. Is there any way to contact him?
Cagalli: I apologize, but I do not know his number. Please tell them that I will have Kira talk to them as fast as possible, but for now tell them I'm sorry and have them leave.
Secretary: Yes, representative. I am terribly sorry to disturb your day off.
Cagalli: It was no problem.
End phone call
"Who was that?" asked Athrun as his car sped along the highway.
"It was my secretary. Kira's parents showed up to see him. Probably heard about it on the news." replied Cagalli calmly before sighing and leaning her head on his shoulder. Cagalli didn't know what was in store for them, but for now, she was content.
A/N: Sorry it took so long to update, but it's the holiday season and you know how busy it is. Anyways thanks to those who reviewed.
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