Hey everyone. This will be my first chapter of this story. Before I forget, this fanfic is dedicated to all of my friends, especially my boyfriend who is always there for me. Thanks everyone. Now, on to the story:

Chapter 1- Time To Go

"Cagalli, WAKE UP. We are going to miss the plane," complained the pink hair princess. "And we still have to pick up Mirry too." There was no response after all of her pleading. Knowing Cagalli wasn't exactly what you would call a 'morning person', so she decided to enter. To her surprise, her feisty friend was nowhere in the room.

"Hello? Cags? Are you hiding?" Looking for the golden hotheaded girl, she finds instead a small little note on her dresser.

Lacus,

Don't be worried. I'm fine. I just wanted to say goodbye to my parents before we leave Orb. I should be back around 5:45. Cags.

It was only 5:07. Wow, she's up early today. I guess I'll drive there and meet her so she won't have to walk back.

As Lacus quietly left the room, she stared at a small little picture on the nightstand. At first glimpse, a person wouldn't think much of it, rather just an old piece of paper. The picture was just a simple photo of a family of four. It was washed out with many rips and burn marks. In the picture, there stood the parents, with two smiling, little kids around the age of three at their sides. Those kids were of course Cagalli and her long lost twin Kira. Yet the photo did not bring happiness, but the time to remember.

Lacus smiled a sad smiled. Cagalli has been through so much. She's been through more pain and stress than what it seemed. She was always strong and high-spirited.

Finally walking out the room, Lacus headed downstairs.

"Good morning Lacus," greeted Uzumi Nara Attha.

"Oh, good morning," replied Lacus. She as well was surprised that Cagalli's uncle was up as well.

"If you are going after Cagalli, I suggest that you hurry up. You don't want to miss her."

A faint smile could be seen on his face.

"Arigatou," Lacus thanked the man as she briskly walked to her car.

Cemetery with Cagalli

It had been a quiet morning. The sun slowly broke through the clouds and began to shine. Gentle winds blew, passing by the falling leaves. As it sweeps up the leaves with one gust, everything flows along with the wind. If you had listened very closely, you could hear the whispering of animals and the songs of nature.

Cagalli enjoyed times like this. As she walked along the stone path, she gazed around the area. It was an empty graveyard loosing its spirit and color as time passes. Under her arm was a bouquet of flowers.

Soon, she arrived to confront two gravestones. Standing erect side beside, the stones shone in the awakening sun. Cagalli began to smile, as she slowly bowed her head in respect. Placing the flowers in front of the stones, she slowly lifted her hear. Crystal tears formed at the side of her eyes.

"H-hi Mother, Father. It is your daughter Cagalli. It has been a while since the last time I visited you, and I have missed you ever so dearly," Cagalli starts and looks up. "Later today, I am going to be off to college. I'm going, as well as Miriallia and Lacus. Do you remember them? Well, the three of us have become great friends and have grown very close to one another. They are like my sisters, always here to help me, especially Lacus. I hope you can see her now. She is open hearted and has not changed much since the last time you saw her. She is just as nice, kind, and giving as she was years ago. Nothing really changed, except for the fact she has become exceptionally beautiful with the warmest smile anyone could give…"

Standing behind a nearby tree, Lacus watched and listened to her friend's sad words. Everything she had said had been so kind hearted and happy, even though she could tell Cagalli was in deep pain.

"…I love them all so much…"

Tears as well filled Lacus' sky blue eyes. Even when Cagalli felt hurt, she never showed it in public. She remained light-hearted, never thinking about herself.

As Lacus continued to listen, she suddenly became so touched by her words. Everything her best friend said came from her heart. Then, she saw something that she had never seen before. Cagalli was on her knees, weeping.

"…M-mother, Father, I wish that you could be here with us now."

She had seen enough. Coming out of her hiding place, Lacus slowly walked to her distressed friend and placed her hand on Cagalli's shoulder.

Cagalli was surprised to feel such a warm touch. She wiped her tears away and looked at the person above her. I should have known.

"L-lacus, what are you doing here?" Cagalli.

Lacus tried to make her friend smile and placed a sweet, innocent smile on her face. "Looking for you of course, silly."

Lacus thought that she could see a little change in Cagalli. Her friend gave her a warm look.

"T-thanks."

"No problem," responds Lacus, as she gives Cagalli a reassuring embrace. "You know that I, as long as everyone else, am always here for you. You are never alone."

A short moment of silence fell upon the two. Cagalli seemed to be in deep thought, and Lacus knew that would be best for her right now.

"Now common silly, before we miss the plane…All because of YOU," said Lacus gleefully.

"HEY! It's not MY fault that you came out here to find me. I could be home by the time we've wasted our time here," retorted Cagalli, she temper was gradually rising.

Lacus was giggling. That was the Cagalli that she knew.

Back at Cagalli's House

"ARRRGH!!! DO I REALLY HAVE TO!" screamed Cagalli at Lacus, who just chucked uncontrollably.

"But Cagalli, you would look so cute and attractive if you wear dresses," started Lacus. "Don't you want to impress the guys at college," she teasingly added in.

"WHAT!!" Lacus had hit her weak point. "WHY THE HELL WOULD I IMPRESS THEM!" Cagalli continued.

Lacus was on the ground laughing hysterically now. She loved teasing Cagalli like that. Finally, after more shouting of Cagalli, Lacus had finally calmed down. They were both packing up their belongings.

Cagalli neatly packed up her belongings, keeping the photo right beside her. That was the last thing to be packed. Lacus meaning while was singing as she worked. She had a beautiful voice. Within an hour, the two of them were ready. It was finally time for the girls to leave.

"Girls, let's get going now. Miriallia just called and she is waiting for us," called Ms. Attha.

"Alright!" the two friends called back.

"Last one down is a rotten egg," declared Cagalli as she sprinted down the stairs.

"Hey wait. That's not fair. You have a heads start," replied Lacus childishly.

"Not my problem sister." Cagalli leaped down and landed on her two feet with perfect balance and poise.

Lacus stopped and admitted defeat. Marching her way down, she playfully poked Cagalli. Annoyed, she walked out of the room and into the car, slamming the door as loudly as she could. Mr. Attha followed her.

Lacus sighed. One day you'll find the guy you love Cagalli. He'll be perfect for you, considering how hardheaded you can be when it comes to guys. Well, I can't wait until the time comes. Haha. He'll be the only that could control you and to forever protect you and your heart, something that you are missing right now.

Miriallia's House

"MIRRY!" shouted Cagalli cheerfully as she was waving her hand. Before the car had even stopped, she raced out and hugged her auburn haired friend.

Mirry only looked up to see her eager friend racing up to her. Cagalli, after forgetting to stop running, crashed right into her.

"Owww," whined Mirry. "What was that for?" She got up and tried to massage her arm.

"Sorry," apologized Cagalli, slightly embarrassed.

Inside the car, Cagalli's uncle and Lacus couldn't help but chuckle. To them, it was always a funny sight to see Cags make mistakes. As soon as the car was parked in front of the Mirry's house, both were still laughing recklessly at the sight. Cagalli was pouting and arguing with Miriallia, while hopeless Mirry was trying to get her numb arm to move again.

Cagalli turned bright red and became even more abashed.

While giggling, Lacus managed to say, "Common you two. Settle your pity problems and let's move out. We can't miss the plane."

Although the two were still a little upset, both had joked around in the car until they had reached the airport.

"Thanks Uncle," Cagalli said.

"Thanks Ms. Attha," chimed in the other two girls.

"No problem. I hope you girls have a great time there. Don't forget about me and coming back," replied Mr. Attha, giving each girl a warm embrace, Cagalli especially.

"We won't…" started the girls at the same time.

Flight Departure to PLANTS will be boarding in 40 minutes.

"Ahh!" the girls had screamed.

"Bye. You better hustle so you won't miss the flight," Mr. Attha sadly smiled at the girls. I will miss them.

"Thank! BYE!!"

Cagalli, Mirry, and Lacus rushed into the building.

On deck waiting

"Whew," Lacus sighed in relief. Since they had not brought too many things with them, they were able to check in their luggage, making record time of five minutes.

Mirry looked exhausted while Cagalli was just grinning.

"You two look like you are really out of shape," teased Cagalli. Unlike Mirry and Lacus, not a single sweat drop fell on her face. She was perfectly fine and relax.

"DO YOU CALL RUNNING THE ENTIRE WAY IS EASY!" complained Mirry.

Lacus of course just stared at her two best friends, not wanting to be part of the fight. After a couple of minutes, people began staring at the hotheaded girls and Lacus managed to calm them down.

"Hush you guys. You are disturbing all of the other passengers," Lacus coolly advised. Of course, Cagalli wanted to continue, but she listened to her friend.

"Fine. Fine." Cagalli said. She had slumped and sat crossing her arms. Her blonde bangs covering her face.

Finally within ten minutes, they were able to go onto the plane, and Cagalli had finally went back to normal.

"So, what are your seats?" questioned Cagalli.

"9C"

"9D"

"Yay! I have 9E," Cagalli happily responded.

As the girls took their seats, they had been thinking during the time of take off. Lacus was happy. She was finally returning home. She hasn't been there in a while and she thought it would be great to visit her father again. Cagalli was also really happy. Her supposing older twin brother lived in Plants as well. It had been years since they had last seen each other. They had only talked on the phone and sent letters on a regularly basis. For Mirry, she had been anxious for this day. Although she knew no one there, she hoped to make a lot of new friends.

Soon, Cagalli fell asleep, making up the time spent on the morning. "Hey Lacus, are you excited of going back home?" questioned Mirry.

"Yeah. I miss everything there."

"So why did you leave Plants and lived with us in Orb?"

"Well, things are just more peaceful there. Also, why would I leave my two best friends behind?"

"Oh," said Mirry, satisfied with the answer.

Suddenly, they both heard a rather loud snore coming from the seat next to them. Both have giggled.

"You and Cags will love Plant. You two will probably attract a lot of guys too," told Lacus.

"Nah, there is a correction needed to be made. YOU, Lacus Clyne, will attract all of them," stated Mirry as Lacus just blushed. This will be a fun year.

We will be approaching Plants in the next 10 minutes. Please fasten your seatbelts.

Mirry and Lacus looked up from the books they were reading to Cagalli, who was still sleeping.

"I'll wake her up," offered Lacus. Mirry only nodded.

"Cags, we are there. You better wake up now."

Cagalli groaned. "One more minute…Please."

Lacus knew this was going to hopeless. "Cags, there's a guy staring at your…" and whispered the last word.

Cagalli got up and was wide-awake. She was looking for that guy Lacus had mentioned.

Mirry was confused until Lacus put in, "That was only a joke Cags. Well, at least you are awake now."

"LACUS!!" screamed the annoyed girl.

After that, Mirry knew what Lacus had said and chuckled to herself.

We have now approached the Plants' Airport and now landing.

As the plane hit the ground, everything shook. The girls, amidst their conversation looked up to the seatbelt sign. The light had gone off.

"We are there," they said unanimously.

Ok, there's chapter 1. I hoped you enjoyed it. Please comment. I'll be posting the next chapter soon. .