Heavenly
Chapter 6: Wings
"Who… who are you?"
"Sister, don't you remember them?" asked Meyrin innocently. Lunamaria stared at them once again and nodded her head negatively
"Don't you remember me, Luna? It's me, Shinn" said Shinn as he smiled down at Luna, hoping that what she said earlier isn't real.
"Shinn…" she murmured and tried hard to remember. But she felt a sudden head ache and clutched her head tightly with her hands.
"Everyone, please leave" said the doctor as he approached his patient. Everyone did as they were told to and waited patiently outside the infirmary.
After a few minutes the doctor came out. You could tell from his face that something bad happened.
"Doctor, how is my sister?" asked Meyrin worriedly
"I hate to say this, but because of the serious head injc*ury that she sustained from the last battle she seems to have amnesia" replied the doctor in his usual serious tone
"WHAT!?!?!" Meyrin, Shinn, Athrun, Captain Gladys and Rey said out loud in unison
"She has anterograde amnesia. The only memories that she can remember are her childhood. She can't remember anything after that" said the doctor then noticed their sad expressions.
"But her amnesia seems to be a minor one. It will take only a few months for her to regain her memories altogether. Let's be happy with that" he continued
"What about her injuries?" asked Captain Gladys
"Her injuries are healing but it will take quite a long time before she can get back on her feet again. For the time being, I suggest that she use a wheel chair" said the doctor then left with Captain Gladys to discuss some important matters. Athrun and Rey went to their rooms. Meyrin and Shinn went back to the infirmary.
"Shinn, I'll just go get something. I'll be right back" said Meyrin then left. Shinn brought a chair beside the bed and sat on it. He held her hand and stared at her peaceful, sleeping face.
"How are you, Luna? It's still hard to believe that you lost your memories and the only thing you can remember is your childhood. But I promise, I'll always be beside you, just like what you used to do to me" he said softly then he felt her hand move a little. Slowly, she opened her eyes
"Good morning, Luna" he greeted cheerfully
"Who are you?" she asked as she stared deeply at him through her blurred vision
"I'm Shinn, Shinn Asuka" he replied happily. She just nodded and looked around
"Where's Meyrin?" she asked quite nervously when she noticed her sister isn't there
"She went to get something. She'll be back soon"
"Shinn, why are you here?"
"Because I promised that I will always be by your side"
"Really?"
"Yes"
"Why?"
"Because you're important to me. And you also promised me that you'll always be by my side"
"Very important that it hurts so much to see you in a situation like this…"
"Then you must be important to me too"
"I'm back" said Meyrin as she entered the infirmary. Shinn stood up and let Meyrin sit on the chair
"Onee-chan, how are you feeling?" she asked cheerfully, although deep inside she felt like crying
"I… I don't know… I can't feel anything…" she replied weakly. Then silence filled the room
"Uhm… Onee-chan, why don't you rest for a while? I'm sure you're still tired" said Meyrin as she pulled the white blanket up to Luna's shoulders and tucked her in.
Luna nodded weakly and stared at Shinn before drifting off to sleep. Then silent tears started to come out of Meyrin's eyes. Shinn quickly noticed it and gave her a tissue. Meyrin accepted it with trembling hands.
"It hurts so much to see her like this…" she said in between sobs. Shinn decided to give Meyrin some privacy and left.
~~~*~~~
Three days later…
"Good morning, Luna" greeted Shinn as he saw Luna already awake in the infirmary
"Good morning too, Shinn" she greeted him back as she tried to sit up but failed. Shinn quickly went to her and helped lie down again.
"Luna, don't do things like that again. You might open your wounds" he said worriedly as he laid her down on her bed. Luna, sensing his worry, grasped his hands tightly
"Sorry for making you worry" she said as she smiled apologetically. Shinn, absorbed by her sweet smile, smiled back at her.
"Just don't do that ever again, okay? At least not when you're all by yourself" he said as he sat down on the chair beside the bed
"Okay. Shinn, can I ask you a favor?" she asked quite nervously
"Sure. What is it?" he asked innocently
"I-I want to-"
"Announcing Condition Yellow. Announcing Condition Yellow. All pilots, please proceed to the briefing room immediately" said Meyrin through the speaker.
Luna got scared and tightened her grasp on Shinn's hand
"What's going on?" she asked nervously
"I'm sorry, Luna. But I have to go, I have to do something important" he said as he smiled reassuringly at her
"I'm scared" she said, not letting go of his hand
"Don't worry, I'll protect you. But in order to do that, I must go" he said as he grasped both of her hands
"Okay then. But promise me you'll come back, okay?" she said as she let go of his hand
"I promise" he said then left. Shortly after that, a nurse came and checked on her.
~~~*~~~
Athrun entered the briefing room followed by Arthur. Shinn, Rey and the other green coat soldiers saluted at them and sat back on their seats.
"We've detected some EAF activity off the coast of South China Sea. It seems like the EAF are recruiting civilians for their factory, again" said Athrun as he points the location on the screen
"Rey, you will lead a platoon of Zakus and eliminate enemy mobile suits on air. Shinn, you and I will lead a platoon of Goufs and eliminate enemy mobile suits on land and destroy their factory" said Athrun as he looked straight into Shinn's eyes, as if asking him if he's up for it. Shinn looked at him with determination in his eyes, answering his silent question.
"Okay then. The briefing is over. All pilots, get ready to launch" said Athrun as he gave a salute before leaving. All the pilots saluted back to him then left.
~~~*~~~
"Shinn, remember our mission is to destroy the factory. Don't do unnecessary things like you did last time" said Athrun through the screen of Destiny
"Yeah, yeah…" replied Shinn in a carefree tone as he gets ready to launch. You could see Athrun's semi-pissed off face on the screen.
"Athrun Zala. Savior. Launching"
"Shinn Asuka. Destiny. Launching"
"Rey Za Burrel. Legend. Launching"
The three went to their positions and started to do their task.
As usual, Shinn flew before Athrun and the rest of their platoon. It seems like he wants the task to be done as soon as possible
"Shinn, what are you doing? Wait for us" said Athrun through the screen.
"Oh… sorry…" he mumbled. Athrun smirked
"Don't do that again" he said as he went ahead of Shinn.
Their mission went as planned and the factory was destroyed, probably because Shinn obeyed Athrun's orders and didn't do anything unnecessary.
~~~*~~~
Shinn entered the infirmary and saw Luna sleeping with tears flowing from her eyes.
"What happened?" he asked worriedly
"The ship started shaking because of the attacks outside. She got really scared and started crying and trembling. We didn't have a choice but to make her sleep. She might cause her wounds to open if that continues" replied the nurse then went outside to give them some privacy.
Shinn sat on the chair and wipe the tears away from her smooth face. She awoke from his touch
"Shinn…" she whispered as she opened her eyes
"Don't worry Luna, I'm here" he said as he grasped her hands tightly, assuring her that there's nothing to be scared of.
"I'm really happy that you're here"
"Why were you crying?"
"I got scared…"
"What were you scared of?"
"Everything…"
"There's nothing to be scared of, I'll always be here by your side"
"Shinn…"
"Yeah?"
"Even though I can't remember… I feel like there's a special connection between us…"
"You don't have to rush things… You'll remember everything eventually…"
"I hope that day will come soon…"
A few hours later…
"Hey, it's getting late. Aren't you sleepy?" asked Shinn as he looked at wall clock, it's already 9 pm
"I… I don't want to sleep…" she said quite sadly
"Why?" he asked curiously, noticing her sudden change of tone
"Because… I'm afraid…" she said as she stared at him
"Afraid of what?" he asked
"Afraid that when I wake up in the morning… I might not remember again…" she said as she clung to Shinn's hand. Shinn patted her head gently
"I know! Luna, wait right there, I'll be right back" he said as he stood up
"Where are you going?" she asked, not letting go of his hand
"I'm just going to get something. I'll be right back, I promise" he said as he smiled at her
"Okay. Be quick, okay?" she said as she returned the smile
"Okay" said Shinn and left. He went to his room and saw Rey, doing something on the computer. Shinn opened his drawer in search for a certain box.
"How's Luna doing?" asked Rey, not minding to look at Shinn at all
"She's getting better now. And her injuries are healing but the doctor said that it will take a while before she fully recovers" replied Shinn as he pulled out what he's looking for
"Shinn…" said Rey as he looked at him
"Yes?" asked Shinn as he looked closely to the box he's holding
"Help her remember… You're the only one who can…" said Rey then resumed to his computer work. Shinn looked at him, trying to absorb his words.
"I will" he said then left.
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"I'm back" said Shinn as he entered the infirmary. There lay Luna on the bed, just like he left her.
"What's that you're holding?" she asked curiously
"It's a music box" he replied as he sat on the chair next to the bed and opened the said box. It played Mozart's Pachabel Cannon.
"It's my sister's actually. I was surprised one day when I found it on my belongings" he continued
"Where's your sister?" she asked quite sleepily
"She's gone together with my family. They're off to a better place now" he said in a gentle tone
"I'm sorry… for your loss…" she said sadly
"It's okay. It happened long ago. You can have this music box" he said as he handed the box to her
"Is it okay? I mean, it's your late sister's, right? Is it okay to take som-" she was stopped when Shinn put a finger on her lips
"It's okay, Luna. I'm sure Mayu will be more than happy to give this music box to you" he said as Luna accepted the music box
"Besides, you already gave me something much more important than that music box…"
"Thank you very much, Shinn…" she said as she rubbed her eyes and yawned
"Anyway, what were you trying to say to me just before we were called to the briefing room?" he asked. It took a while for Luna to answer his question
"Oh, that. I'm really bored in this room, so if it won't cause any trouble at all I really like to go out and explore this ship" she said as she tried to convince Shinn with her smile.
"But your injuries are not yet healed" reasoned Shinn
"Please?" she said as she smiled tenderly at Shinn. Shinn, feeling weak because of her smile, finally gave in.
"Okay. I'll ask the doctor and the captain first thing in the morning" he said as he smiled at her sleepy face. He turned on again the music box
"Shinn, you're tired right? Why don't you go and sleep?" she asked sleepily
"I'll stay right here by your side until you fall asleep" he said as he held her hand
"I'm not afraid anymore… Because I know that whatever happens, you'll always be here by my side…" she said then closed her eyes.
Shinn watched her as she dreamed peacefully. As her chest rise and fall back in short breaths. Only the sound of her soft breath and the sound of the machine measuring her heart beat can be heard. How he wished that time could stop just to always be where he is now, right beside her.
Luna, you gave me something very important just when I needed it the most. You gave me, a lone wanderer searching for something that even I don't know, a reason for living, a reason to look forward to tomorrow whatever it may bring. You taught me not to be afraid of the past. You helped me become a better person. And now that you've forgotten most of your memories, I will help you and I will always be by your side. I will become your wings and fly you off to a place where no one can hurt you… A place where we can live happily together in each other's arms…
Author's Notes: Thanks for waiting!!!
Now I'm worried that this story is starting to sound like Tsubasa Chronicles. But I will really do my best in writing the next chapters. And I really feel bad for not writing anything good this week. Well, that's because I was busy studying for exams. And I'm really thankful that exams are over. So now I can have time to write heehee... ^_^
And this week I only have two days of classes (Monday and Tuesday) because it's a holiday on Wednesday and Friday (Quezon City Day and Ninoy Aquino Day) and I don't have classes on Thursdays. More time for writing! Yesh!!!! Heehee...
And a friend of mine suggested that we cosplay GSD in their flight suit. I'm not really against the idea but I have to see one done first before I agree. Our Kira, Shinn and Cagalli agreed but I think it will be done next year. Well, we're still planning about it so there's no assurance or whatsoever.
Oooohhh.... What did Rey just said? It's like he's saying that nobody else can help Luna except for Shinn. Well, I have plans about Rey. Just wait and see. Thanks to Sony Ninja for giving me an idea on what to do with Rey!!!!
Anyway, forgive me for my drabbles heehee... I just want to share a little about my life heehee...
Thanks again for the reviews and support! I promise that I will do my best!!!
(*^o^*) Peace out! (*^o^*)
Kaycee