Ok, so here we are with Chapter 6, its a day late. I apologise, don't kill me. Its not very long, understanding of that fact, I've thrown in a little teaser as well.
Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Seed no matter how much I might like to.
After this chapter its back to reality, so I apologise to anyone who has been disappointed by drift into what could've been a side story on its own. I would have done it, only it throws my whole main storyline out of whack if I do, therefore, you need to read this to advance further into it with understanding.
I've also changed the description to show that the story is slightly Alternate Universe.
Athrun's Trial - Chapter 6: Where It All Began, Part 2
Lenore Zala and Patrick Zala in the hospital room...
Lenore sat there staring at her son and his two friends, all of who appeared oblivious to her and her husband's existence at that moment. She was sad, it appeared her son had either forgotten or been forced to forget who he was. Either way, until she knew for sure, she would take no chances with giving away her inner thoughts to her husband.
Outside the hospital room...
"Mrs. Zala," A nurse whispered and beckoned for her to follow.
"Yes," Lenore asked, "What have you got to tell me?"
"The toxicology reports on the children came back," The nurse explained.
"And?" Lenore asked.
"All three children tested positive for a strong dose of sedatives." The nurse answered.
"Anything else?" Lenore asked calmly.
"As a matter of fact, yes," The nurse stuttered, "Both of the boys also tested positive for a chemical used in creating permanent memory loss."
"That bastard," Lenore whispered.
"Is something the matter ma'am?" The nurse worried.
"Nothing at all," Lenore answered cheerfully, "Can you get me documented copies of the toxicology results?"
"Certainly." The nurse replied.
"Thank you," Lenore answered before heading back to the room. It was time to have a heart-to-heart with her husband.
Back in the hospital room...
"You self righteous prick!" Lenore shouted after slapping Patrick, "How dare you drug our son then use drugs to also erase his memories? It was you who wanted to create him like that, you made him and you attempted to destroy him didn't you?"
"It was for the good of our family..." Patrick started before being cut off.
"Was it to Athrun's benefit to be an 'Ultimate Coordinator'" Lenore spoke angrily, "How has it benefited him so far? All it has done is bring sorrow into his life. Thanks to you he no longer even remembers his life."
"Its his fault, that little bastard wouldn't even join the military schools I wanted him to attend." Patrick shouted back.
"Thats because he wanted nothing to do with your war!" Lenore shouted, "You drugged them all didn't you? Put them in the car and attempted to kill them."
"His memories are gone now, there is nothing you can do to bring him back." Patrick stated triumphantly, "The same as the Hibiki's, they're both gone and now their children are suffering memory loss and stuck in a hospital."
"You bastard!" Lenore shook violently.
"If you keep screaming at me," Patrick's tounge was sharp, "I will be forced to take it out on him" Patrick indicated Athrun. Lenore was then silent, but never let her hate stop being aimed at her husband that night.
Later on that week...
After it was determined safe for the children to leave hospital, Lenore wasted no time taking them herself. While she continued to live with Patrick, she refused to have anything to do with him. She eventually arranged for Kira and Cagali's aunt Caridad Yamato to take both Children back to Orb, there wasn't many other choices. Patrick had been seething in anger ever since she bought them home with her.
Before they left however, she decided to have a little talk to Cagali.
"Cagali, I know you haven't forgotten everything like the boys." Lenore spoke softly, "So why didn't you tell the doctors who you all were?"
"I was afraid," Cagali confided, "If they knew what Dad and Uncle Patrick did to Kira and Athrun, what would they do to them? I didn't want them to suffer because of it."
"You're a smart girl Cagali," Lenore spoke soothingly, "I hope they both recover, but somehow I think their memories will never return to them."
"I hope not," Cagali answered, "Some of those memories would be terrifying."
"Indeed," Lenore sighed, "Go on, enjoy your time with your aunty."
"I will," Cagali sounded worried, "Aunty, will you please let me know how Athrun is doing regularly?"
"Of course," Lenore answered, "Can you let me know how Kira is doing as well?"
"Yes Aunty." Cagali answered.
"Good girl, go on, your Aunty Caridad is waiting." Lenore watched her go.
Back in the house of Zala...
So they were finally gone, excellent, Patrick could now focus on reprogramming Athrun's brain with the militaristic views he had. Hopefully this time, the boy wouldn't prove to be such a large failure.
Finale of the Flashback
For many years Patrick Zala continually turned his son into a soldier by bringing him up with a militaristic view, much to the disgust of Lenore, who had tried her best to nurture her son in the hope he may have some of his good memories of life before he was five years old return, but it wasn't to be. They never came. Then, when Junius Seven was annihilated, Athrun's spirit finally broke, he accepted his father's desire for him to join the ZAFT forces and fought to avenge his mother.
Meanwhile, Kira and Cagali were separated not long after Caridad took them back to Orb, it was decided by the Chief Representative of Orb, Izumi Nara Attha, that Cagali would be cared for by him when Caridad couldn't find a better home.
Kira grew up in a pacifist culture and although he was reunited with Athrun at the Copernicus Lunar Prep School, they had no real memory of each other. Athrun did still make him the present of Birdie though, and the friendship rekindled a new.
Now this was a short finish for the chapter, I couldn't find a lot of motivation to write a lot more about it. I coulda dragged that ending out for another 4,000 words if I'd been more motivated, but anyway. So due to my lack of productiveness for this chapter, I've decided to give you all a sneak peak of what happens later on in the story, and show you why this 'Where It All Began' section was necessary for the continuation to this story.
The Sneak Peak:
Eileen Canaver sat in her office chewing her finger nails nervously. She had requested Councilman Joyce retrieve all information held on Athrun Zala in both the legal and less than legal circles. She wanted to know everything about him, she'd even suggested that he examine Patrick Zala's files in his now uninhabited mansion. She was worried, Orb had requested to the highest court in PLANT that all of Patrick Zala's assets be turned over to Athrun Zala as his rightful inheritance, the court had approved it and the order became effective within two days.
Several hours had passed and Eileen was worried even more so, she had nothing on Zala so far and Joyce had yet to get back to her. Then, all of a sudden, a file dropped on her desk with a note attached.
This was the best I could find in Patrick Zala's files, I hope it helps. Joyce.
She proceeded to open the file and read through it, what she read astounded her.
Experiment #3285:
Subject Name: Athrun Zala
Subject Date of Birth: October 29th
Subject Hair Colour: Azure
Subject Eye Colour: Emerald
Subject Blood Type: O
Project Type: Ultimate Coordinator Military Project (Specimen #2)
Modifications: Larger Enhanced Strength (Exceeds Specimen #1), Implanted Knowledge (IQ is unmeasured), Failed Attempt to Recreate Appearance of Father left deep scars in back (beyond healing), Considered to be immune to all types of sickness, Outgoing to all whom he meets, Part of the SEED project.
End of the Sneak Peak!
So yeah, reviews please people. This is where the ball really gets rolling. I want to try and get a few more chapters up soon, preferably I'll write a few so that I can take a few weeks to focus on the stories I've yet to release and stories I haven't updated yet. I look forward to seeing what you all think.
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