At first, this was a little 100-word scrap that was part of the previous chapter. But I felt that is deserved to be a part on its own. It didn't fit in with the other one, and actaully represents a shift in the relationship. As such, it has its own chapter.

There are no potentially ambiguous "he's" and "she's" here, so it should be alright.

Disclaimer: Bandai owns Gundam Seed/Gundam Seed Destiny. I don't own anything in this chapter, not even the cemetery gate.

Outside a cemetery in ORB, a blue-haired young man and a red-haired girl stood at its gates. His fist was closed around an engagement ring while she was clutching a somewhat out-of-date mobile phone.

"Athrun, are you sure you want to go ahead with this? We can wait until you're sure that you're ready." Although he'd agreed to it, she knew that Cagalli had actually loved him, unlike how Shinn had used her. It must have been more difficult for him than it was for her.

"No, Luna, I'm sure we should go ahead with it now. We've let it drag on for a bit too long, don't you think? Are you sure you're ready as well?" He knew Shinn hadn't seen much in her, but it still wouldn't be much easier.

She nodded and took his hand in hers.

They visited Cagalli's grave first. Athrun stared long and hard at the grave, but finally he mustered up the courage to speak.

"I… never really did deserve her."

Luna gripped his hand tightly. "You loved her, and I think that's all that mattered to her. I'm sure she'd be happy for you."

Athrun simply nodded. Just because he'd moved on didn't mean it was easy for him to accept. But deep down he knew Luna was right. Cagalli told him to find someone else, and letting go was the first step.

The pair then moved to Shinn's gravestone. It was interesting because, for once, Luna didn't cry. For some reason, she didn't blame herself anymore. Again, it took a while, but she finally spoke up.

"It's funny, because I never really stopped hating myself. I kept blaming myself for his death. Now, it seems all so silly."

Athrun put a hand on her shoulder. "I know you loved him, regardless of how he felt about you. But I think that it's good you've stopped blaming yourself for what happened."

Luna closed her eyes. Yes, there was a sort of… release, after she'd stopped blaming herself. It was as if someone had lifted a heavy weight from her shoulders.

They stood there, not saying anything. While nothing was said between them, they understood each other perfectly. Somehow, the other person had eased the pain.

"I think we might as well finish it," stated Athrun after a while. Luna nodded.

The two of them walked to the edge of the cliff. She held out Shinn's phone, while he held out Cagalli's engagement ring. She looked at him, and he nodded back.

Both of them let go at the same time.

I will get probably get a bunch of flames for leaving it here and not taking it to their wedding.

R&R please.