JC: I'm sorry for the late update. I was really busy with schoolwork and my mom doesn't want me to use the computer anymore. I managed to finish this on a weekend. Before proceeding, I would like to inform you about the sequel of Love Fulfilled. I said that it was going to be posted on February but it's already March. I'm sorry if I wasn't been able to post it on the right month. I was concentrating my time and effort on this story first.

Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Seed Destiny.

Gundam Seed: Mythical Legends

Phase 08: Revelation

Shinn cried after hearing Cagalli's words. Her words made him realize how important life was, and how important he was to her. They were best friends after all. They've known each other since they were kids. If he were to die, what would become of Cagalli? Of course, she would be depressed and he didn't want that.

I mustn't run away. I have to be strong... for her... He thought with a weak smile. He looked up at Cagalli, with tear-stained eyes. "I'm sorry," he said in a low voice.

Cagalli knelt down before him and handed her handkerchief to him. "Here, wipe your tears. It's really strange to see a guy cry. I guess guys have their soft spots too." She chuckled.

Shinn wiped away his tears with the handkerchief. He handed it back to Cagalli, as he muttered, "Thank you..." He stood and turned to Hel. "Did you find Stellar yet?" he calmly asked.

Hel's aura vanished. She looked at her father and smiled. "Yes," she said, "I have found her."

"That's great!" uttered Cagalli.

"Take us to Stellar," Shinn told his daughter.

Hel nodded her head in silence.

Old Mansion

When they reached the mansion, they entered it without hesitation.

Shinn went into the living room where he saw the dismantled furniture and the dusty figurines. Cobwebs filled the ceiling and rodents roamed the floor. The place was repulsive.

"Hel, are you sure that Stellar's here?" Shinn turned to her daughter who just entered the room.

"There's no doubt about it," Hel answered.

She walked around the room and found a large portrait on the floor. It was covered with dust, so she wiped it off with her magic. She leaned down to get a closer look at it.

"This girl," she murmured, "she looks kind of familiar."

The portrait was about a blonde girl wearing a beautiful green gown. She was seated elegantly under a tree, with a smile on her face. Her long silky hair was tied in a ponytail while orange flowers decorated her head. Golden bracelets on her wrists and a necklace on her neck couldn't even compare to shine that she held in her golden-brown eyes.

"She's beautiful," Hel added.

Hel touched it, and suddenly it glowed. The portrait of the girl turned into a black hole that was starting to pull Hel in.

"What's this?!" Hel shrieked, as she tried pulling her hand away. "Oto-sama, Cagalli-san, help!" she shouted.

In an instant, Shinn and Cagalli came rushing towards her. When they saw the predicament Hel was in, they immediately tried to pull her away. But the black hole was too strong for them.

"What are we going to do?" Cagalli calmly asked Shinn.

Before Shinn could answer, the black hole pulled them all in. The portrait returned to its original form, as the glow slowly faded away.

Gaining Consciousness, Shinn found himself in a field of red roses. He slowly stood up, while massaging his temple. He then looked around to find Hel and Cagalli, but they were nowhere to be found.

"Cagalli, Hel," he yelled out, "where are you?!"

Nobody answered him.

Suddenly, a slight wind blew through his hair, bringing with it the red petals of the roses. At that moment, he felt a familiar aura rising. His eyes narrowed in anger. His aura grew strong. He called out the Norns' names, telling them to face him now.

With that, the two Norns appeared before him. They stood composedly with a smirk on their faces.

"Where are they?" questioned Shinn, sounding impatient.

"Where's who?" Urd replied.

"Don't play dumb with me," Shinn retorted, "if anything happens to my daughter and my friend, I'm going to kill you!"

"Rest assured," said Verdandi, "for they are safe."

"Skuld too." added Urd.

Shinn felt relief after hearing that. Well, he almost forgot that the Norns wouldn't hurt immortals and other gods unless Odin tells them to do. That gave him less problems to worry about. Now, he need to concentrate on the challenge he was about to face.

"Okay, let's get this started." Shinn boldly said. He extended his arm, pointing it at the Norns. He grinned mischievously at them. "You wanna kill me, right? Bring it on."

The Norns face expression changed into a serious one. Verdandi stepped forward, preparing herself to attack Shinn. Meanwhile, Urd hovered through the air, as she summoned the Shadow Creatures.

Not a moment to spare, the battle between Loki and the Norns started.

Basement of the Old Mansion

Presently, Hel and Cagalli were locked in a sealed cage. The seal was so powerful that not even Hel could break it.

"How can we get out of here?" Cagalli mumbled, while kicking the bars. She growled, as she leaned against the bars. She crossed her arms, looking irritated, as she tried thinking of a plan. "Hel's magic won't work against this, but there's probably another way." She turned to Hel to ask her out. "Hey, can you..." She stopped when she saw Hel shivering.

Hel dropped to her knees, as she trembled in fear. She was sensing the aura of her father and the Norns. Because of that, she knew that they were fighting.

"Hel, what's wrong?" Cagalli asked her, worriedly. She knelt down beside her and placed a hand on her shoulder.

Hel faced Cagalli, looking anxious, as tears formed in her eyes. "Cagalli-san, Oto-sama is in trouble. I'm afraid. If something happens to him, I just don't know what to do."

"Hel, it's going to be all right. Shinn will be fine. He's pretty strong you know." Cagalli told her that to calm her down.

"I know Oto-sama is strong, but I still wanna help him."

"All you can do now is to believe in him. That's what I'm doing right now."

"Cagalli-san..."

"I believe that he can defeat those Norns," Cagalli said with a smile.

"Thank you," Hel replied.

Cagalli's smile soothed Hel's mind and heart. At the same time, she felt like seeing that smile somewhere before. She just couldn't remember it clearly.

"My, my, how touchy..." A voice coming from the darkness spoke to them.

Hel quickly stood up, because she knew that voice belonged to Heimdall. Of course, as Loki's daughter, she hates anyone who tries to kill her father, namely Heimdall.

Heimdall appeared and approached the cage. He looked at Hel seriously, as if he wanted to kill her at that very moment.

"What do you want, Heimdall?" Hel started, looking pissed off.

"Hmph, I didn't expect to see the goddess of Niflheim in a cage." Heimdall mocked her.

"You just shut up!"

"You don't have any right to talk to me like that, Hel."

Heimdall shifted his eyes on Cagalli. He smiled at the blonde in a friendly way, which was rather unusual. He slightly bowed his head like a gentleman. He was totally acting differently to her.

"What's your game?" Cagalli asked him, sounding cold.

"I am just happy to see you again, Athha-san." Heimdall faced her again, with a kind look in his crystal blue eyes.

"Are you drunk or something?" Cagalli raised an eyebrow at him.

"You must think that I'm pretty absurd," said Heimdall, "but I am not."

"What do you mean by that?"

"You see, I'm pretty interested in you."

"What?!" gasped Cagalli. She was so shocked to hear him say that.

"Do not believe him, Cagalli-san. He's just playing you." Hel told her.

"I know and it's giving me the creeps." Cagalli pretended to be shaking, just to tease Heimdall.

"I am not lying so you better shut up, Hel." Heimdall remarked, as he turned around. "I have deep feelings for you, Athha-san." After saying that, he took his leave.

He's serious. Cagalli could tell from the sound of his voice and the look on his eyes that he was telling the truth. He left a great impression on her that really bothered her heart. Things are getting out of hand. First, I found out that my best friend is a god. Now, I just found out that a god loves me!

"I have deep feelings for you, Athha-san." Heimdall's words played back in her mind. She swiftly shook her head, trying to get rid of those words in her mind.

"Um... Cagalli-san, are you all right?" Hel asked, noticing how troubled she looked.

"That Heimdall... He was really..." Before Cagalli could finish, she was cut off by Hel.

"Lying!" bellowed Hel. "He's nothing but a big liar. Don't tell me you believe him?"

Cagalli shook her head. "No, I don't. What makes you say that?" She lightly laughed.

"Well, that's good to hear."

To be continued...

JC: Sorry for the short chapter. I'm planning to save my ideas for the next one. Please review and no flames!

Attention: The sequel of Love Fulfilled, Entwined Hearts, will be posted after I finish Gundam Seed: Mythical Legends. I'm sorry for the delay.