Count to Ten
Disclaimer: I do not own Gundam Seed... Only the characters I add and the plot.
Summary: Kira is haunted by the dead. He doesn't know why they are but he has learned to live with it. How will meeting a new girl help his little problem? And why are all his friends still looking for him three years after he disappeared? Kira OOC.
(A/N)- Author's Notes
(Lalala)- Ghost Speaking
Last Time:
"Where is Athrun?" Jasmine asked.
"I believe he is in New York City." Kira answered.
So after they paid there bill they walked away from the restaurant holding hands. Mean while a pair of eyes watched them darkly.
Chapter Eight: Zala Manor
Kira and Jasmine raced to New York City. Each filled with a silent dread. Something looming over them like a plague. Each held fear in there heart. The night before after the restaurant they had gone to hotel. Kira had a horrible dream in which Tolle killed Athrun and all his other friends. After waking for the dream and telling Jasmine they both hopped onto Kira's motorcycle and sped off into the night.
They finally arrived just as the sun began to rise over the horizon. They pull over to ask for directions to Zala Manor which is where all his friends have been staying or at least that's what the media has said. After getting directions to a huge house just outside the city they begin there quest.
Kira had been silent ever since he told Jasmine about his dream. They found the right place around noon. Kira still in disguise walked up to the gate just outside the Manor. Everything is very still as he looks around. He then walks over to a vid screen attached to the brick wall. As he hit the button a man in his early twenties answered.
"Hello who is this?" The young man asked.
"Who are you?" Kira asked in surprise.
"I'm Dearka." The man replied.
Kira thought back to the final battles and remembered a young blonde haired guy who fought along side him. He is a coordinator and had been with Zaft but was captured by the Archangel. Kira nodded his head in acceptance.
"I'm here to see Mister Zala." Kira announced.
"What's your name kid?" Dearka asked in annoyance.
Kira grew angry at being called a kid but hid it well. He studied the man before him for a long time. Wondering if he should trust him with the knowledge of his existence. He debated for a full minute before he decided on a half truth.
"I'm Flame Gold and I have information about the whereabouts of Mr. Yamato." Flame announced.
Dearka looked surprised that a man claiming to know where Kira was, was standing outside. Usually they would just call or something.
"Why should I trust you?" Dearka demanded.
"May I speak to Mr. Zala." Kira seethed.
"Very well you may enter." Dearka sighed but then put on a cheerful expression.
Kira very confused now made his way onto the property with Jasmine. Kira guided his motorcycle to the other side of gate. The gate closed behind them with a loud thump which made them jump. They both got back on the motorcycle and rode to the entrance of the house. It looked more like a military base with some flashy things added to it.
The building is long and three stories tall and is a metallic gray. There are many windows facing the city. The landscape was tastefully done in an old colonial kind of way but also modern. Large trees lined the long driveway. In front of the entrance to the building is a large circle driveway so that cars can come and go without much trouble.
A fountain sits in its center with a beautiful angel that looks like Lacus with wings open and mouth singing with water coming out of her mouth. Her hair is running down her back just how Lacus used to wear it and hands open in welcome. A small round thing sat in its palm. Kira recognized it as being Mr Pink. Lacus' favorite Haro to which Athrun had made for her many years ago.
Kira and Jasmine walked up to the doors a bit nervously. The door opened and there stood Dearka with Mir standing next to him. Both dressed in casual clothes. Kira wanted to run and hug Mir. One of his only friends to remain alive after the war.
"Welcome to Zala Manor."
(A/N I hope you all like the chapter. Short I know... but I got to where I wanted to go for this chapter. Next chapter another tragedy! And Kira's meeting with Athrun. Well maybe. I dunno I haven't really thought what would be next. Any ways please review. I need reviews! Thank you to those who have reviewed. I love you guys! Lol. It's a bit suspenseful eh? What will Athrun say? What happened while Kira was gone? All coming up next in the next few chapter!)