Orb Union High
Session 5
Preparing for the Himalayas

Summary: Cagalli met Athrun 4 years ago. His fiance only regards him as a close friend, but nothing more. Her brother, Kira is coming to Orb to spend his last year of high school and is Athrun's childhood friend. He has been acting strange lately and who knows what's going on? AC, KL, YS, DM, SF and SS.

Disclaimer: Gundam Seed/Destiny belongs to Sunrise, not me .

Warning: contains mild swearing

Spoilers: some

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"Cagalli...winter break starts tomorrow. Mom and Dad said that we could go anywhere we wanted. I was thinking about the mountains or some place with a lot snow." Kira suggested. His breathes were visible in the wintry weather.

The two siblings were sitting against the fence on the roof, both eating their own custard bread. The others were too cold to go outside. Cagalli could make out thin snowflakes descending to her palm, "Sure, I love snow. It brings back a lot of memories. Try to book a lodge in the Himalayas for about 10; I've been watching to go skiing there for some time."

Kira turned to face her his sister, "How come I'm always doing all the work? Planning, packing, paying. It's not as if you can't do it; if you don't have the experience, how are you going to plan your honeymoon and wedding?"

Cagalli frowned, "Fine then, I'll pack. And besides, the unlucky guy that marries me will do it. No need to worry."Kira continued looked at her, as if expecting something more, "Godamnit, I'll do the invitations. Happy?"

Kira smiled, "Fine with me. Let's go in now, it's getting chilly out here and if you get sick, that'll ruin the entire point of this conversation."

Next Day, around 12am...

Cagalli was up late, making a list of necessities for their trip. She was typing furiously, pounding on the keys with her fingers. She was finally finished and her fingers ached like hell. Not being able to sleep, she draped a coat over her pjs and stepped out onto the balcony. She gazed down at the street and sidewalk.

She froze when she noticed a figure exiting the house across and getting into the car. The engine started and the car quickly drove off the driveway and on the street. Cagalli wouldn't have been curious, but that person was her one and only twin brother. And that blue Rolls-Royce was one of his cars.

'I wonder what he would be doing this late. He doesn't have a girlfriend, so what else is there to do at 1am?' Many thoughts ran through her head. Knowing that it was no use to stay up any later, she yawned and slipped under the covers.

Later, 9am...

Kira picked his cellphone up from the table, "Hello?"
"Good morning. Does Kira have time?"
"Oh, good morning Stellar. I'll pick you up in 30 minutes then."

Kira went down one of the garages and got into his silver Porsche. Stellar was waiting in front of her manor when he came. "So let's go to the cafe near hear and then Kira and Stellar can talk."

She sat in the front seat and directed them to the Archangel Cafe. A female waitress with chestnut hair and an excessively large chest came by and handed them each a menu. "May I take your orders?"

She was smirking at Kira and leaning towards him, trying to attract attention. "I'll get large slice of coffee cake with a strawberry on top and a medium coffee, extra strong please and a strawberry frappe for Stellar." He didn't seem to notice what the waitress was trying to do.

She frowned at walked away, looking back a few times at the cousins. "So, umm." Stellar rested her hands on her lap.
"Is this about tomorrow?"
"Well yes, but is it okay if Kira reserves two more spots? Stellar wants Shinn and Auel to come as well since Stellar doesn't know Kira's friends very well."

Another waitress came back with their orders and placed it on the table. "Can I get another fork?" Kira requested. She nodded and took a plastic fork out of one of her apron pockets, handed it to Kira. "Anything else?"

"We're good. Thank you." Kira took the fork out of the plastic cover and handed it to Stellar. "It brings back memories when we and Cagalli used to eat pastries together. You could never finish a muffin by yourself..."

"Arigato." She stuck her fork into the cake stuffed the chunk into her mouth.

"So Shinn's the one with black hair, red eyes and the conceited attitude and Auel has light blue hair and the 'cool' character."He sipped his coffee.

"Pretty much." There was a comfortable silence. "Can I ask you for advice on something?" Stellar turned to Kira with a serious face.

"Sure."

"So if someone can't decide between two people, how will he or she pick the correct one?"

Kira tapped his chin,"Follow your heart. Pick the one who will love you more and never break your if they're equally matched, I'll help you pick. And trust me, I'm very experienced with doing the right thing."

Stella smiled, "Thanks, you're the best."

Kira left a twenty(USD) on the table and drove her home. He gave her a hug in front of the gates, "Are you sure that you don't want me to walk you in?"

"Positive. And thanks for the advice." She skipped happily inside.

Kira stood there and smirked, "Eavesdropping isn't a really nice thing, you know. She'll be so pissed when she finds out that you were invading her privacy." The figure behind the tree winced.

"How did you know I was here? I didn't even move a centimeter and I'm completely unseeable from your spot!" Auel stepped out and into Kira's view.

"Don't worry, I wont tell. You both deserve a fair chance of winning her heart. We're meeting up at the City Central Airport tomorrow at 5:30 in the morning. Ask them where Sector 1981 Yamato is; you can park your car there too. Bring a week's worth of clothes meant for the snow, your passport and whatever you'd need. Don't be late!" Kira stated, completely avoiding the question. He got into his car and drove back to his house.

Next Day, 4am...

-ring-ring-ring-ring- Cagalli snatched her cellphone, glaring at the screen. This person had been calling for five minutes and woken her from her slumber. Breaks were meant to let the students get their rest, right?

"Kiraa!!! You've going to regret this!!"

"Oh, sorry. I'm picking you up in less than an hour though, so you'd better be ready!!!" He hung up before Cagalli could say any more.

So within one hour, Cagalli was seated next to her brother, munching on a croissant wearing her traveling clothes. Auel, Athrun, Shinn, Lacus and Shiho were already there, next to their cars. The guys were examining Kira's airplanes.

In all, there were 4; the Strike, Freedom, Strike Freedom and Liberty. The Liberty wasn't exactly finished yet, but you would still be able to tell that it was the most advanced of them all. Cagalli got the luggage loaded on the Strike Freedom and Kira went to the cockpit to check on the system.

"Whatcha got there?" A voice said from behind him.

Kira continued to type in codes and all that stuff. He didn't even turn around, "Oh hey Lacus, I'm just making sure that she'll be set to go when everyone gets here."

"Where's the pilot? Why isn't he doing this instead of you?"

"I am the pilot and I'm right in front of you," Kira chuckled, "And I don't like other people messing with my machines."

Lacus's eyes widened, "Don't you need a license?"

"I have plenty." He took out his wallet and handed it to Lacus who was behind him. She opened it and two tabs of pictures and ID cards unfolded and stopped an inch above the floor.

"Whoa. It would take a person more than three lifetimes to even get this much accomplished. Tell me Kira, how many times have you completed college?" Kira spun his chair around and she gave him the wallet back.

"Only twice. I have a Habilitation in programming and Doctorate in business." Lacus stared at him in disbelief. "All areas. I'm almost finished with a Master in engineering and architecture." Kira tried his best not to sound as if he was bragging.

Lacus's mouth started to hang open, "Then what are you doing here, in high-school? What's the point of going here if you already know everything?"

Kira sighed, "I have a sister. She goes to Orb Union. We were separated since birth and I just wanted to live a normal life with her. And like any other 17 year-old."

Lacus not knowing of what to do stepped forward and wrapped her arms around him. "I'm so sorry, I don't know what it feels like since I'm an only child. And I would like to request one more answer from you, if that's alright..."

Kira nodded, "Sure."

Lacus sat down in the co-pilot's chair, "Well, a normal person wouldn't be able to dent a car without breaking a bone or at least bleed. Well, you're already above normal with your acedemic skills. But you were uninjured, as if you just pushed away a teddy bear!"

"Mhmmm, a teddy bear and a car. What a unique comparison. Well, it's like you said. I'm not normal. I'm sort of like Spiderman, but I was born with the ability." Kira paused and looked down.

Lacus frowned in disbelief, "So you're like a superhero?"

"This isn't a joke, I thought you'd be different from the other girls. A kind, caring, gentle person who would accept me despite my differences and believe what I'd say about myself. I guess I overestimated you."He stood up and walked away.

Lacus reached out and grabbed his hand, "Wait, I'm sorry okay? What else would you expect a person who was saved by some guy with super knowledge and strength?" She stared into his eyes, "Forgive me?"

Kira smirked a pulled her into their second kiss. He was unsurprised when she pulled him closer and returned the kiss. -cough- "Sorry, was I interrupting something?" The two apparently didn't hear her. "Get a room will you??!" Cagalli disappeared, leaving the two alone again.

The two blushed and took a step back, "Sorry, I just felt like doing that." He tugged on her sleeve, "let's go before people think we're missing." She nodded and they both walked out to the stairs.

Cagalli was taking the attendance while the passengers got on. "Yup, everyone's here. Pick a seat, make yourself comfortable and we'll be ascending in 5 minutes. Snacks, drinks and other food are in the kitchen. The bathrooms are near the back and if you get lost, use the maps on the walls."

The intercom button was pressed, "Good morning everyone. This is pilot Kira Yamato speaking. We will arrive at our destination in aprrox. 17 hours, 11 minutes and 47 seconds. There are earplugs under the seats in case if you need them. Prepare for take off in 3...2...1!!!"

The gate was lifted and the plane rolled forward onto the runway. They were up in the air shortly afterword. Athrun was in the kitchen, making himself a cup of coffee. "Hey Athrun," Cagalli greeted.

"Good morning." He pushed the button on the machine and dark brown liquid came pouring out into his cup.

"You do know that that's the soy sauce dispenser right?" She tried not to laugh.

"Mhmm...Wait, what!!??!?" He looked and the sign above his head labeled: "Sushi Bar".

"And why don't get yourself some mint ice-cream to go along with that 'coffee'? She handed him a bowl of the green ice cream.

"Thanks." He sniffed it, "What is this, wasabi??"

Cagalli laughed and clutched her stomach and she fell to the floor, "A-Athrun-n, y-you'-re f-freak-king-g hil-larious-s!!!"

"Umm, Stellar needs space. Stellar can't breathe." Stellar gasped for air when the two boys leaned back onto their seats.

"Well, I wouldn't be so close if Shinny-winny hadn't challenged me to a staring contest!!!" Auel crossed his arms and placed them on his chest.

"You idiot! It was to see who would be able to kiss Stellar first!" Stellar looked innocently at Shinn who blushed madly. "Whoops, forget I said that but..."

The two guys pointed at each other, "IT'S ALL HIS FAULT!!!"

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TBC

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