JC: Shinn got in trouble in the last chapter? Wonder what's Gilbert's plan? Hehe! I won't reveal that just yet.

Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Seed.

Gundam Seed: Mythical Legends

Phase 21: Impending Dilemma

Making his way into the principal's office, he took a seat beside a table. He began thinking for a logical explanation to give to the principal and teacher for his actions. But surely he knew they wouldn't believe Rey would try to kill him.

"In short, I'm dead…" He sighed in frustration.

Not another minute, his teacher and principal entered the office, both wearing a frown. "What did he do this time?" the principal questioned the teacher seriously. The teacher folded her arms and casually explained the whole happening to the principal.

"He did what?!" uttered the principal, eyes widening in surprise.

"He attacked a boy, who isn't even a student of this school."

"Hmph! I shouldn't be surprised anyway. Shinn is known for this kind of devious act." The principal narrowed her eyes at Shinn, thinking how absurd he was.

"What kind of punishment would be suitable for a delinquent like him?" The teacher curled her lips up as she slowly rubbed her hands together in a sinister manner.

"Suspension won't do the trick, so it's got to be expulsion." The principal sounded firm.

Shinn bolted up from his seat as he stared at the principal in disbelief. "You must be joking? You can't expel me!" he yelled.

"And why not?" retorted the principal.

"Because I didn't start the fight!"

"How can you prove this, Shinn Asuka?!"

"Well… I… That guy is actually… Um…" Shinn hesitated to tell them the whole truth, because it was hard to believe. Clearly he understood that the true identity of the gods must be kept a secret—though he wanted to tell so badly.

"You see." The teacher laughed. "You don't have any proof. Consider yourself a drop out, Asuka."

"Please give me another chance, Principal," begged Shinn, clasping his hands together. "Don't expel me."

The principal slowly shook her head. "I'm sorry but I can't do that. A rule's a rule, you know." She pointed at the door and said, "Now if you don't mind, Shinn Asuka, you may leave now."

"Principal…"

"As of this moment, you're not a student of this school anymore."

He paled visibly at what the principal said.

"Shinn Asuka, the most delinquent student of this school, has finally been expelled," the teacher said, her smirk widened.

With nothing else to do, Shinn slowly exited the room and stood in silence in the hallways. He stared hard at the floor as he started thinking of a way to explain his situation to Cagalli. "But if I tell her then she would probably confront the principal and it would lead her to trouble." He shook his head and mumbled, "I should keep this a secret."

Hallways

Kira was trying to find his sister, since she wasn't in her classroom anymore. He tried looking for her in the library, the computer lab and even the school laboratories. "Where could she be?" Kira muttered, turning his head from left to right. He kept on walking and searching until he came across a beautiful voice.

In the cold depths behind the curtain,
You sleep alone.

He followed the voice which eventually led him to the Music Room, the place where the choir and the band members practice. He stood before the door, thinking whether or not to open it.

The melodious voices of prayer,
Shines a tiny light onto the lonely fields.

But the voice was so alluring yet so familiar. I've heard this voice somewhere before, he told himself as he reached out for the door. Taking a deep breath, he slid open the door.

I had a dream of you,
You were laughing like a child.
Familiar yet still distant, that is the future's promise.

"Lacus Clyne?" he said softly as he saw the pink-haired girl singing to her heart's desire.

Someday on a green morning, someday I will get there,
Because I believe in this desolate winter sky.
Fields of hope

Amazed, he clapped his hands and said, "You have an angelic voice."

Lacus quickly spun on her heels and faced the brown-haired god standing at the entrance. She turned red in embarrassment as she acknowledged his compliment. "My, do you really think so?" she asked, placing a hand on her cheek.

Kira nodded his head. "You didn't tell me you're a singer, Clyne-san." He leaned his back against the wall and folded his arms before his chest.

"Well, I don't boast my talent unlike my sister, Meer."

"You have a sister?"

"Yes. My sister's name is Meer, who is actually my identical twin."

"So, you two must look exactly alike. How can I tell the difference if ever I'll see you two together?" Kira looked pretty interested as he approached Lacus.

Lacus' face flushed up a little, but her calm smile hid all her expression. And she was quite thankful for having complete control of her emotions. "Yamato-kun, it's quite easy to tell us apart." She pointed her finger at her curved hairclip. "This hairclip of mine is actually my trademark. I have a curved hairclip while Meer has a star-shaped one."

"Really? Is that all?" His voice sounded apathetic.

"There's more. Let me see…" She tapped her finger on her cheek. "Oh, my hair color is light pink and Meer's is dark pink." She stroked her long silky pink hair with her fingers.

"But pink is still pink."

"I guess you are right, Yamato-kun. Hmm… Well, my hair is wavy and Meer's hair is straight."

"What else?"

"Um… I don't know how to say this…" She felt hesitant telling a boy about a girl thing. But as she can see Kira wanted some more comparisons. "Oh my, please don't be shock if I'll tell you this, Yamato-kun," she said politely, pasting a faint smile on her face.

"What's there to be shocked about?"

"You see, Meer has a bigger chest than mine." Lacus felt her face heating up as her heart pounded like a big drum in a marching band. She could've sworn Kira heard it.

Kira, though, was a bit shocked to hear such thing from a girl. "I wouldn't bother listing that up on my checklist." His lips curled into a smile.

"I'm terribly sorry. I had no other descriptions to say to you." Lacus bowed her head slightly. "I hope you understand," she said, raising her head to look at him.

"It's all right. You don't have to be sorry."

"I'm grateful to hear that," she once again spoke in her naïve tune. Okay, she had to admit that her way of speech was unusual, but her singing voice was outstanding. She could be the next singing sensation.

"By the way, Yamato-kun, what brings you here? Did you just happen to pass by?" she asked, thinking or did he come to see me? I really do hope so…

"Actually I was looking for someone," Kira replied.

"Someone? A girl perhaps?" Lacus showed a hint of sadness when she said 'girl'.

"Yeah… Do you know Cagalli Yula Athha?" he asked, adding a light tone to his voice.

Lacus tried her best to keep smiling. "Cagalli Yula Athha, the declared princess of sports, is the one you're looking for?" Her voice started to sound firm.

Kira nodded his head slowly. "Have you seen her?"

"No, I haven't," she replied, lowering her head. "Please tell me, is she your girlfriend?"

Kira almost squealed. My sister, my girlfriend? That could never happen! But I can't tell Clyne-san about my real relationship with Cagalli. Unfortunately, he had no choice but make up something. "Cagalli is actually my most precious person," he said casually. "She's the best friend a guy could ever have."

"I see." Lacus grimaced.

"Well, I better go now." Kira turned around and walked to the door. "I'll see you around, Clyne-san," he said, raising his right hand slightly in the air.

"Take care…" She waved him bye as she heaved a sigh. When he was gone, Lacus sat down and grasped her skirt with both hands. "Cagalli-san is the most precious person to Yamato-kun… From his way of speaking about Cagalli, he's surely in love with her." Once again she sighed.

Room 3-A

"I almost forgot something," muttered Cagalli as she entered the classroom. She went straight to her desk and pulled out her history book underneath. "I can't do my homework without this." She hid the book inside her bag and exited the room.

"Going home, Athha-san?"

The voice completely startled her. She wasn't about to turn around and face the person until her guts kicked in. "Odin, what do you want?" Cagalli questioned with a stern look.

"You already know the answer to that question," Odin replied, his face plastered with an evil grin. "All I ever wanted was you, my dear Freya."

Cagalli quickly backed away from him. "Don't come near me!"

"Please don't be alarmed by me. I'm just going to bring back your memories." Odin reached out and grabbed Cagalli's shoulders. "Just hold still, Freya…" he whispered.

Cagalli felt a huge and massive aura oozing from him. Not only was it sucking the life force out of her, it was also hurting her. "Stop… Stop it!" she screamed as she struggled.

"Be patient. I'm almost done restoring your memories." Odin soothed her hair gently. His face was showing nothing but concern despite the pain he was causing her. As much as he wanted to stop the restoration of her memories, he couldn't possibly waste the opportunity.

Cagalli kept screaming, struggling, and wincing in pain. She didn't know how much she could take of the torture. She wished someone would save her from her predicament… But she remembered telling herself to be strong… I said that I would train myself to control my powers so I won't depend on others to protect me. She clenched her fists and smirked at Odin.

"What's this? What's with the smirk, my dear Freya?" Odin humbly asked, feeling suspicious about her.

"Let go of me this instant, Odin," Cagalli demanded, her aura rising to maximum level. She glared at Odin, showing the fierceness she possesses.

Something wasn't right, Odin thought. He knew he shouldn't be afraid of anything, but the way he felt her aura was nothing he ever felt before. As the goddess ordered, he released her from his grasps.

Cagalli had never expected Odin to be obedient just because of her aura. But then again, she was completely glad that she was in control. "You know, you messed with my head for the last time!" she yelled. Extending her arm, she released an energy sphere powerful enough to injure Odin's ribs.

Odin dropped to his knees as he rubbed the sore parts of his body. He looked up at Cagalli and said, "So, you've learned how to use your powers conveniently. It's only a matter of time until you side with me again, Freya." Despite his injury, he still had the strength to laugh.

"Side with you again? Look, I don't know what happened in the past but I'm not going to side with you ever!" Cagalli made it loud and clear to him. "So, why don't you get it straight and leave me alone!" Cagalli spun on her heels and walked off as fast as she could.

Shaking in joy, Odin assured himself of his victory. Everything will be clear soon, Freya. You will join me and we'll rule the realms together. He let out a sinister laugh.

To be continued...

JC: Okay that's it for this chapter. Gil is pretty darn obsessed with Cagalli. Major thing here is Cagalli can use her powers now. Cool, right? Well, I'll be back with a next chapter soon. I'm sorry for taking so long with the updates. School is rather harsh for a nursing student like me. Oh, please review and no flaming.