JC: Chapter 27 finally up! Yes! I've made so many chapters so far. I think I'm planning this up to Chapter 40 or 35. Then after this, I'm going to introduce the sequel to Love Fulfilled. I'm getting excited. Let's get on with this.

Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Seed.

Gundam Seed: Mythical Legends

Phase 27: The Forbidden Rule

On a Saturday morning, Stellar got up bright and early and did thirty minutes of Aerobics before getting ready to visit Shinn. She decided to wear her favorite blue and white dress she had bought when she arrived in the human realm.

On the way to the dining room for breakfast, she bumped into Jean. She smiled when she saw her. "I really love that outfit of yours," Jean said. "It suits you so well."

Stellar blushed a little at her sister's comment as she smiled. She was glad that Jean liked it so much.

Stellar took a sandwich from the table and started eating it. As soon as she finished it, she drank milk and went to the living room. There, she saw her eldest sister, Miriallia, watching television.

"Hi," Miriallia said, noticing Stellar's presence. She looked at Stellar cheerfully. "You're all dressed up. What's the occasion?" She gazed at Stellar from head to toe, thinking how hot and sexy her little sister looked. Miriallia always knew that Stellar had a great fashion sense—even for human clothes.

Stellar sat down beside Miriallia on the couch and said, "I'm going to Shinn's house. He called me last night and asked me out." Her cheeks turned slightly red as she mentioned Shinn's name. She was awfully excited for the day because of Shinn.

Miriallia smothered a smile. It suddenly occurred to her that Stellar was going on a date with Shinn. Though Stellar said Shinn had asked her out, it obviously meant something else. Miriallia was completely happy for her little sister. All her life, she had known that Stellar had a big crush on Shinn. "I'm sure you two are going to have fun."

Stellar giggled. "Yes, I'm pretty sure too." She switched her gaze to the television that was showing an anime. "What are you watching, Onee-sama?" she asked.

"It's an anime called Chrno Crusade. It has a good plot and characters. I especially like Rosette Christopher and that little demon Chrno." Miriallia spoke like a true fan of the show but actually she was just watching it to kill some time. Nevertheless, she had to admit that watching anime was very intriguing and fun.

"Rosette is a nun with guns?" Stellar pointed out, looking intensely at the screen. She had known that nuns are religious people who pray loyally to God, but what she was seeing in the anime was different.

"Anything is possible in an anime. Demons can be good and nuns can carry guns."

"It's pretty amazing," Stellar concluded, sounding very interested.

"And did you know Rosette and Chrno are in love with each other?" Miriallia closed her eyes as she imagined the previous episodes of the anime. It was interesting to see how a demon and human love each other. She knew it was forbidden in their real world, but she wished it could be possible.

And Stellar does too. "You could compare this to the love of a god and a mortal." She spoke in a deep tone as she grimaced. She remembered how she set up Athrun and Cagalli at school and she felt terribly happy for them. But one thing concerned her so far. The forbidden love of two different beings from different realms was not to be taken lightly. "Cagalli-san is a goddess and Athrun-san is a mortal. How can they…?"

From what Stellar had told her yesterday, Miriallia was also happy for Athrun and Cagalli. But she also thought of the same thing as Stellar did. "Asgard forbids it." She sighed.

"Isn't there anyway?" Stellar asked, holding her sister's shoulders. "I haven't told this to Cagalli-san and Athrun-san yet. I hesitated because I didn't want them to be troubled." Stellar only thought what was best for the couple, though she knew they will have to know sooner or later.

Sadly, Miriallia shook her head. Stellar had suggested looking for a solution. Miriallia thought it would be a good idea, but she also doubts it. She was fully aware of the strict rules bestowed on gods and goddesses. If anyone disobeys it then they will be severely punished by the heavens.

Stellar glanced at the clock to check the time. "I have to go, Onee-sama. I bet Shinn is already waiting for me at his house." She stood and bowed respectfully at her older sister. A frown was still on her face as she thought about Athrun and Cagalli. It would be very impossible for them. What should I do? She thought quietly as she excited through the main door.

Shinn's house

When Stellar arrived at Shinn's house, Fllay complimented her on her dress. It was such a shocker to find Fllay actually admiring a dress she wore. They rarely get along for some reason.

"Thank you," Stellar told Fllay, smiling, as she sat down on the couch. "Where's Shinn?" She hoped Shinn would like her dress as well.

"Oto-sama is still getting ready. He woke a little late and now he's rushing." Fllay plastered a mischievous smile on her face, giving Stellar the case of the shivers. Stellar was fully aware Fllay had some screwy idea on her mind. "You know what, Stellar?" She sat down beside Stellar and held her hands.

Stellar felt a little nervous, as Fllay looked straight at her. "What is it, Fllay?" she gulped.

"He beamed with happiness after you said yes to him at the phone yesterday." Fllay kinda eavesdropped on the phone conversation. She was usually overprotective when it comes to her father, but the idea of him and Stellar going out on a date was just too good! "Oto-sama planned this date very well. You guys are going to have a great time!" Fllay said as she grinned.

"Date!" uttered Stellar, growing more nervous. "My sister also told me this was a date, but I didn't want to believe it. I thought Shinn was just asking me out for a walk or just to hang out."

"Stellar…" Fllay shook her head and looked disappointedly at Stellar. She couldn't believe how naïve Stellar was when it came to things like dating. Carefully but surely, she explained what goes on in a date and how would it feel like in the end.

If she had a notebook in her palm, Stellar would've written everything Fllay said. For once, Fllay was giving a lot of useful advices to her. It wasn't like Fllay to be nice to her and she had a hunch that Fllay had a hidden agenda. "Why are you telling me all this?" she asked, crossing her arms.

"It's because you don't know the first thing about dating in this realm." Actually, that wasn't the real reason at all. Truth to be known, she was jealous of Stellar at first. She called it a daughter's defensive mechanism. She had hated Stellar for being such close friends with Shinn. Since she was the goddess of death, she had to stay and guard Niffleheim, the underworld, so she doesn't see her father often. She sometime wished she was in Stellar's place instead. But now she was totally fine with Stellar going out with her father.

Before Fllay could think of any more comments to say to Stellar, she suddenly remembered of the two new couple in school. "Hey, have you heard about Athrun and Cagalli?" Fllay asked, giggling.

"Those two?" replied Stellar, blinking twice as she remembered her plan to set Athrun and Cagalli up. "Yeah, I've heard. I'm actually happy for them." She had wished for someone who would do the same to her. She had been crushing on Shinn for so long but he doesn't seem to notice her feelings. She thought maybe Shinn had feelings for Cagalli, but Fllay had specifically said they were just friends. Well, it would still be nice for Shinn to like her more than a friend.

Fllay still went on talking about how cute and compatible Athrun and Cagalli were. Nevertheless, she was also aware of the forbidden rule. "No gods or goddesses are allowed to have a relationship with a mortal." Fllay looked up seriously.

"The rule… We can't do much about it." Stellar deeply sighed as she stood and went to the window. She saw some big oak trees surrounding beautiful rose garden. The birds and butterflies were in perfect harmony that seemed to give her a soothing feeling. She was reminded how it was back in Asgard. Everything there was beautiful, especially the endless fields of flowers where she would usually play as a child. As she drifted into her thoughts, her eyes caught sight of a silhouette lurking around behind one of the oak trees. "Who could that be?" she asked aloud.

"Is there someone out there?" Fllay asked in response to her question. She approached the window, stared at the direction where Stellar was addressing, and saw no one.

"I bet he's hiding behind the tree. Let's go check it out." Stellar opened the window and jumped out. Slowly, she walked towards the certain tree, hoping she could give the unknown bystander a surprise. Fllay wasn't about to follow her, but she was also curious whether or not someone was hiding there. She swiftly jumped out and went to Stellar's side silently.

When they neared the tree, a guy with sky-blue hair came out and smiled at the girls. "Hey there!" he greeted, gesturing his hand in a fashionably manner. "It's so nice to see you again, Skuld, Hel." He particularly glanced at Fllay in a spiteful manner.

Fllay felt chills going up to her spine as her hands trembled in fear. "W-what are you doing here, Tyr?" stuttered Fllay, trying to suppress her nervousness. She stayed close to Stellar and held her hand.

"Don't be afraid, Fllay, I'm here," assured Stellar as she smiled. Stellar knew what happened between Fllay and Tyr, and it wasn't a very pretty one. She glanced at Tyr and told him to go away.

But judging from the look of Tyr's face, he wasn't about to leave without talking to them.

"Just go away, Tyr! Oto-sama!" shouted Fllay, desperate for the protection of her father. She couldn't stand being just a few inches away from Tyr. She wanted him out of her sight.

"Fllay…" Stellar held her tight as she whispered words of assurance to her.

Tyr started laughing. "I can't believe you, Hel." He shook his head and sighed. "It was a long time ago and yet you're still traumatized. You better get over it." Though he was telling her this, he felt kind of sorry for Fllay. Yet, he couldn't possibly let her know that since he was an enemy.

Stellar had no longer the patience to withstand Tyr, so she recited an incantation and threw an energy sphere engulfed with blue aura towards him. Tyr evaded just in time by jumping upwards and landing on the branch of the oak tree. He looked down and showed thumbs down to Stellar. Stellar turned to Fllay and let her sit down on the patch of grass. "I'll take care of Tyr for you," the blonde goddess said, her eyes filled with concern. Once Fllay was settled, Stellar flew up and started attacking Tyr.

To be continued…

JC: End of chapter 27. I promise some Athrun and Cagalli moments in the next chapter. Until then, well, just stay tuned... Hehe. Please review okay?