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Chapter 3: I really hate you, you know.
A/N: Akihiko is what people call a prodigy. He is only turning three, but his speech is like a 6 year old. Bring the "prince" of Orb, he got special education.

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Athrun was currently in his room at ZAFT, sulking. Durandel said he planned to attack Orb in the and see if they could kidnap Akihiko.

'Damn it Cagalli, who the hell is the father.' Athrun cursed.

Athrun knew he shouldn't care about it. He was part of ZAFT now, he couldn't have feelings for her again. But, just with knowing that she had a child made his blood boil. He felt the need to punch whoever the father was.

Then he heard a knock on his door.

"Come in." He managed to say, though still mad.

"You okay Athrun?" Athrun looked up to see Shinn who looked worried.

"Yeah, why wouldn't I be?" Athrun lied.

"You seemed pretty mad at the meeting." Shinn admitted.

"Well, I just don't like the idea of attacking Orb for no reason." Athrun replied.

"Is that really it?" Shinn asked quietly.

"Now what the hell are you talking about?" Athrun asked.

"Well, earlier when Ms. Athha was here, "Athrun's mouth twitched into a frown, "You seemed mad to see her kid." Shinn said.

"Did I?"

"Yes, now I have a question." Shinn said.

"What is it?" Athrun really didn't want to talk to Shinn at the moment.

"Is it true that…That you and her used to be lovers?" Shinn blurted out.

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"NO." Cagalli yelled.

"Princess, you have too." One of her maids pleaded.

"NO MEANS NO." Cagalli yelled again.

"Please Cagalli?" Lacus pleaded.

"NO. NO. NO." Cagalli made an 'X' with her arms to exaggerate.

"But it's only ONE party. And you need to be there!" Lacus said.

"There is NO WAY you can get me to go in that…thing." Cagalli glared at the dress on the bed.

It was a beautiful dress indeed. It went down to about her knees and exposed her back and a bit of cleavage. It was a sweet emerald color, with a gold bow at her waist. To go with the dress, Cagalli would wear gold flats and her hair would be curly, half of it would be up and held with a gold ribbon.

"Please Cagalli, it's the only thing I need you to do! Remember, it's a political party!" Lacus was practically at her knees, begging.

"That's exactly why I'm not going! It means I have to see that bastard Durandel." Cagalli said.

"PLEASE?!" Lacus yelled, which surprised Cagalli. Lacus never yelled…ever.

"Ugh…FINE." Cagalli gave up, it was no use to argue with the songstress.

"Thank you. Thank you. Thank you." Lacus smiled.

"Yeah. Just…don't make me ever wear a dress again." Cagalli sighed.

"No problem. Now let's get you into the dress!" Lacus chimed.

'Damn it all to hell.' Cagalli thought while getting pulled by Lacus.

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"Sir, do we really have to come with you?" Shinn whined.

"Yes, remember the plan?" Durandel said to the younger man.

"Yeah, yeah. In the middle of the party, sneak in and 'injure' Ms. Athha." Shinn groaned.

"But is this really necessary?" Luna asked.

"Don't ever question my plan. Orb is in the way for everything." Durandel growled.

"Y-yes sir." Luna said.

"Good, now go get ready."

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'I hate this. I hate this. I hate this.' Cagalli thought with a frown on her face. She was waiting outside of her limo, for Kira and Lacus. They decided to go together to "have bonding time" as Lacus put it.

"C'mon Princess. It won't be that bad." Her bodyguard, Maika, said. He had medium length black hair, with sparkling blue eyes. He had known Cagalli since birth, and they were as close as siblings.

"Shut it Maika." Cagalli glared at him.

"Don't worry. I'm sure you might even find a boyfriend." Maika laughed.

"Maika, you're an ass." Cagalli bluntly said.

"Oh Princess, you break my poor heart." Maika said with his hand over his heart.

Cagalli only glared at him again, causing him to laugh again.

"Cagalli, you look amazing!" She turned to face Kira who was wearing black dress pants, a white dress shirt, and black jacket.

"You don't look too bad yourself. Trying to impress Lacus?" Cagalli smirked at her brother's blush.

"N-no!" Her brother denied.

"Wait for me!" Lacus said running to them. She was wearing a pink dress, which went down to her knees. It had a red sash going from her shoulder and tied to her hip. Her hair was up in a high pony tail, with red clips in her hair.

"No problem, we weren't going to leave." Kira smiled down at her.

"We should probably get going now…The party starts soon." Maika called.

"Let's go!" Lacus grabbed the twins' hands and dragged them to the car.

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Athrun walked with Durandel to the party hall. He was nervous, now that was rare. He knew Cagalli was going to be at this Political Party. He knew that Durandel hated her with a passion. So what was he going to do?

Nothing.

He couldn't do anything. He was being a coward again. All he could do was look forward, and watch what was going to happen to his…"friend".

"Are you okay Athrun?" Durandel hissed.

"Yes sir, I'm fine." Athrun automatically responded.

"Good, I don't want you failing me today, just because of your past."

"It will be no problem sir." Athrun replied.

Durandel didn't respond. He only proceeded to walk faster. This party would have an ugly ending.

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Cagalli entered the party hall with Maika right behind her.

"Presenting the representative of Orb, Cagalli Yula Athha!"

She gracefully walked into the party hall, her eyes searching for anyone she knew. She sighed realizing she did not see anyone familiar.

"Something wrong Princess?" A voice called.

"I know that voice…Yzak!" Cagalli turned to see him and a woman with long brown hair with him.

"You guesses right, that's surprising." Yzak smirked.

"Yzak, must you be so rude?" The woman beside him spoke.

"Ah, it's no problem uhm,-"

"My name is Shiho, I am this man's girlfriend." The girl presented her hand, which Cagalli shook.

"It's nice to meet you." Cagalli smiled.

"It was good seeing you again Cagalli. Now we must go see other people." Yzak said, and then he and Shiho left.

"Well that was lucky." She told Maika, who was silently following her.

"Do you see anyone else you know?" He asked.

"No, but that's okay. I don't feel like talking to anyone today." Cagalli said sitting down on a chair at a random table.

"You have seemed like that lately, something on your mind?" Maika asked.

"I'm worried about Akihiko." Cagalli admitted.

"Akihiko? Why, what's wrong?"

"Something just doesn't feel right. I think he's in danger." Cagalli continued.

"I'm sure he's fine. Don't worry too much, you might get wrinkles." Maika said poking Cagalli's forehead.

"I'm only twenty for Pete's sake." Cagalli swatted his finger away.

"Well no one said you can't get wrinkles at twenty."

"Whatever." Cagalli smiled.

"Now presenting, Chairman Gilbert Durandel!"

When Cagalli heard that, she tried to stay calm. Maika saw that and placed his hand on her shoulder, quietly telling her to relax.

'That damn bastard.' Cagalli's hand made a fist, trying to hold back her anger.

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Durandel walked in, with Athrun following suit.

"Athrun, spot the Princess." Durandel said 'Princess' with hatred.

"Yes sir." Athrun looked around the room, trying to find Cagalli. He found her sitting next to a standing man, who had his hand on her shoulder. Athrun glared at the man, feeling a bit jealous.

"She's by the tables sir." Athrun spoke.

"Good, tell Shinn and the others to come in approximately five minutes." Durandel ordered.

Athrun hesitated for a second, but none the less agreed.

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Cagalli was currently sipping on her water, she couldn't wait until this party was over. Maika was talking with Kira about something she couldn't hear. So she was by herself, well, not really. Kira and Maika were right there, but she didn't want to talk to them. All she wanted was to see her baby, his smiling face with his big emerald eyes and blond hair. She gave a sad smile, knowing she wouldn't see him for a while.

"You should go out and talk to other people." She heard a voice; she turned and saw Lacus smiling at her.

"I really don't know anyone here." The blond replied.

"Then make new friends!" Cagalli always loved the other girl's innocence.

"I think I'll be okay for now." Cagalli said smiling.

"That smile isn't real." Lacus spoke quietly.

"I know, but its good enough for most people." Cagalli sighed.

Lacus frowned, but left her alone to talk with Kira to someone else. Maika proceeded to get her more water. She was left alone. Then, suddenly, she heard three gunshots ring in the air. And before she could react, she felt something go straight through her. She saw Maika, Kira, and Lacus run to her and someone with blue hair with a guilty look on his face, before her world went black.

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OMG.
CAGALLI!!!
i never thought that would happen D:
review please?
they give me butterflies(:

peace out :D