Summary: Please read the top description.
Main Paring: Dearka X Miriallia.
Disclaimers: I do not own Gundam Seed or Seed Destiny.
Chapter 16
"Are you sure they will be alright with you Mother?" Yzak asked. "I'm sure she will be fine but I'm still kind of worried about her health".
"She will be alright while she's staying with me in the Junius Manor", Ezalia smiled as she held onto her son's hands and continued, "I promised you that I will protect them as long as they are under my care, didn't I?"
"Yes mother. You did promise", Yzak smiled and nodded upon hearing his mother's reply. "Well, I'm sure Basil will be able to take care of herself. I did train her since she was a pup so I'm sure she will be all right in the manor. But-"
"And I'm sure Basil will also keep her company while she's staying in the manor. You really have to stop worrying about unnecessary things or your head will explodes", Ezalia joked. Yzak was surprised by his mother's reaction and she snickers as her reply. Ezalia tugged on her son's collar as she smooth out any freckle on his uniform, "You are on a mission right now so you have to keep in mind about your status. Leave everything here to me alright dear?"
Yzak smiled and answer, "Alright mother. Please take care of her while I'm away".
I hope that she will be all right while staying in the Joule Manor, Yzak thought as look absentmindedly look through the document he was holding.
"…der, Commander? Commander Joule!" his lieutenant called.
Yzak was pulled back from his train of thought. "Yes, yes! What is it lieutenant?"
"We will be reaching the Copernicus in a short while for your transfer flight into the Orb Union", his lieutenant said. "We would like to know if the Voltaire will be station on the Moon's orbit or should we resume our usual route back to the PLANTs sir?"
"Hand me the current route of both Rousseur and Voltaire", Yzak said as he folded his document in hand and place it beside him on his table.
He and his second lieutenant are currently inside the Commander's quarters in Voltaire, discussion some last minute changes of route for both Voltaire and Rousseur before he depart to the Nation of Orb. The lieutenant gave him the document. Yzak open the folder and read it through.
"We will send the Voltaire back to the PLANTs' orbit while having the Rousseur station around the Moon's orbit. Have my machine transfer to Rousseur before Voltaire leave the area", he ordered. "The PLANTs must be protected at all time so its Vanguard must have enough power to do so. Informed Captain Shawn of Voltaire and Captain Andrew of Rousseur about the changes of both ships' route".
"As you command, Commander", the lieutenant said and took the document back. "Is there anything I could help you with before your transfer sir?" Yzak shook his head as his answer. "I'll come by in thirty minutes to escort you towards your transfer flight". The lieutenant bowed and left the room.
Yzak rest on the armchair's back rest and breathes out heavily. He cursed his luck when he thought back what happened a few days ago. He has received Representative Attha's invitation to Miriallia Haw's Photo Exhibition pre-opening and ending party. He has concluded it to be a troublesome invitation for him and had full intention of rejecting the invitation until the pink slip drop out from the invitation envelope.
Deputy Clyne has put in her "Favor Pink Slip" in the invitation, making his presence is a compulsory in these events. He nearly blows his top when he saw the pink slip. And his office and crew were thrown in a chaotic manner in order for him to finished one week's worth of work to attend these parties. Plus with Shiho gone for the few days, Yzak has to work overtime to get all his work sorted out and now, he is finally off to the Orb Union.
He grumbled when he thought about his chaotic times. "I am definitely going to get that Yamato for being a busybody again". At least he could finally get some quiet time once he calms down before his transfer.
Just before he boarded the Voltaire from Junius One Station, Yzak received an urgent report from Lieutenant Steven about the things he and his team found on Junius Five. The silver hair commander looks at the folder beside him again before picking it up and read it through once more. Yzak was dumfounded, shocked and surprised at the discovery his lieutenant has found in Junius Five.
He stood up from his seat and quickly dialed to the bridge. "Have Captain Shawn changed the Voltaire's course immediately to Junius Five's spaceport".
"But commander, your transfer flight is just ten minutes away. I don't think it's a wise decision to do so", Captain Shawn replied. "And also the invi-"
"I received urgent report from Lieutenant Steven about a certain matter in Junius Five. If the Voltaire is not changing course then prepare my machine. I'll get there myself if I have to", Yzak said furiously as he straightens his collar.
"But commander, Deputy Clyne's order was for you to attend the parties in the Orb", Captain Shawn replied.
Yzak realize what he was about to do would ended him in a court Martial. He clenches his teeth and said, "Forget what I just said then Captain. Resume the route to Copernicus".
"Understood Comm-", he cut the line off immediately allowing his hand to fall to his sides as he clench his knuckles till white.
"KIRA YAMATOOO!" Yzak shouted. "YOU BASTARD!"
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At-choo! Kira rubbed his nose from the itchiness.
"Are you alright Kira?" Dearka asked as he gave a piece of tissue to Kira, who is now driving.
Kira took the tissue from and wipe his nose with it. "Thanks!" Currently, both Dearka and Kira are on their way back to Miriallia's home. Both of them did stop by to pick up Miriallia's remaining photos on their way there.
"Thank you Dearka. I'm fine! My nose is just itchy that's all or maybe is just Yzak cursing behind my back", he laughed. Dearka was puzzled at Kira's words. "You know about the invitation Cagalli sent to Yzak, don't you?" Dearka nodded. "Well, I sort of asked Lacus to put in her "Favor Pink Slip" for Yzak's presence for the parties".
Dearka blinked a few times before he burst out laughing. "You really did pull one big one on him, Kira", he said while wiping a tear. "You do know that he will come after you when he arrived at Orb, don't you?"
Kira smiled nervously and answered, "I know that much. What Yzak needs now is some relaxing time or he will destroy himself from the stress of his work".
Dearka laughed at Kira's comment. "So true Kira, so true".
Throb
Dearka message his head from the pain he is feeling. What is it this time? OUCH!
Kira notice the pain look on his face. "Are you having a headache again?" he asked.
He nodded. "But it's no biggie. It's just a mild attack", he answered while messaging his head. "Don't worry man. I still have some painkillers in my room. I'll just take in a few later when we get back". Dearka look at the time on the radio's displayed and noticed how late it is. "Hey Kira, mind we stop by the café by the corner? Its way passes dinner. Why don't we get something for the guys to eat as well? I'm sure everyone could use a break, especially the girls".
Kira smiled and nodded.
A few weeks ago, Miriallia and Dearka began collecting the pictures for Miriallia's final photo exhibition in her "After War" collection. Both of them were able access unauthorized areas for their photo collection and as able to enter freely to any countries they chooses for their starting of her collection thanks to both Athrun's and Kira's help. Miriallia has planned to collect about 500 to 1000 photo pieces but she had managed to go beyond her target amount due to the free access of these areas.
Both Miriallia and Dearka came back from their world tour three days ago and are now currently busy with their photo selection for the Photo Exhibition. The brunette still have roughly three days to go before her deadline to submit the photos she wanted to showcase for the exhibition. Although, to some professionals, three days is more than enough for them to get the selection ready but for Miriallia, it was a living hell.
In order to not overwork her health, Dearka had enlisted a few helping hands to help her out. And in the process of repaying them, she got them tickets to her pre-opening celebration, a three-day pass for the Exhibition and the ending celebration. It is a small price to pay but she was happy that her friends are here to help her out.
Dearka had managed to recruited Athrun, Kira, and Lacus, even the all busy Cagalli was able to come and help for the night. So while Kira and Dearka were taking their time in getting dinner, Miriallia and her group is facing hell while sorting the printed photos for the exhibition and also the photo book. But it seems that Miriallia is the only demon of the group. With the brunette taking charge nothing seems to be easy and fine and with her second helper being her younger sister, Carla Haw, everything seems to be topsy-turvy.
"CARLA THIS SECTION ISN'T FOR PHOTOS 246 AND PHOTO 259", Miriallia screamed, as she took the two photos down. Then she places it back with two entire different photos.
Carla, who used to help Miriallia is reaching her deadline, is used to what she must and mustn't do. But then there were times when Carla could not stand her sister's complaining about the photos arrangement since she always change them when she sees them on the wall.
"But you stated here is for your second showcase pictures sis", Carla said, pointing at the piece of paper with Miriallia's instruction on it. "Right here, second showcase, photo number 240 to 260".
And so begin their twenty minutes of arguing before the matter is settled. And after a while, another mistakes appeared with Carla's arrangement on Miriallia planning. Also in the middle of the sister's argument, either Cagalli or Lacus will suddenly jump-in to ask question.
"Miriallia, could I know where are these 'Pre-determined' photos are supposed to go?" Lacus asked, holding onto a brown envelope.
Miriallia scratched her head and answered, "These are going into the 'Back-up' basket and the 'Sample' photos are going into the 'Postcards' basket". Then she looks at Athrun, who is helping Lacus with sorting the photos into the album basket. "Athrun look out for some photos that are marked with an 'X'. Those photos are to be in the 'Calendar' basket".
"Then where do I put the one with the 'Hiphen' marks?" Athrun asked.
"You can chuck them into the rubbish bin", she answered.
"Miriallia, we are out of sticky tack and tapes", Cagalli said, from the kitchen. She is helping Carla by sticking tapes and sticky tack on the pre-chosen photos. "Miriallia, the tapes".
"They are in the second drawer from the sink", Miriallia answered.
Once the minor problems were sorted out, the brunette moved on to her next duty in sorting out the photos for the re-release of her previous photo-books and the latest limited edition photo-book. Miriallia quickly took her seat in front of Athrun and took the nearest basket on her left.
"Lacus, will you be alright if you were to sort out the remaining photos alone?" Miriallia asked. Lacus nodded with a smile. "Thank you. Athrun," Athrun flinched upon hearing Miriallia's 'superior's' tone, "I need you to stop what you are doing and follow my instruction. Can you do that, former ace pilot and present admiral?"
Athrun look at her with a challenge look and answer, "Bring it on Miriallia".
Miriallia grinned. "That what I want to hear. Bring me the 'Book One' envelope and arranged the selection basket alphabetically then place the basket on my right", Athrun stoop up from his seat and began going through his orders. Halfway through, Miriallia's new ordered comes again, "Bring me my micro-lens, a multi-marker and the 1-inch, perforated masking tape that are all in first drawer of my study table in my room. Don't you dare look into anything else Zala".
"H-Hai!" Athrun answered and went into get the things.
He returned seconds later with the things and placed them in front of Miriallia. Before he could sit down, new orders come again. "I need these to be arranged numerically and put them into a new brown envelope once you're done. Then name the envelop 'Book One' and placed it in front of my computer desk. Before that, hand me 'Book Two's envelope and a new basket", she said, holding onto the basket filled with photos.
Athrun nodded and went on his duties. This routine went on for about thirty minutes and both Cagalli and Carla look at Athrun as he runs around the rooms going through his orders. Cagalli snickers a few times seeing how flushed Athrun look.
"I hope the admiral won't get any body aches by tomorrow morning", Carla said, while getting the pictures from the kitchen counter. She saw Cagalli's confused look and answered, "The last person being ordered by my sister like this ended up being bed-ridden for a week before he could work again. And that was supposed to be her new, or should I say fourth assistant in six month".
"Does that mean she changes her assistant every one and a half month?" Cagalli exclaimed.
"That's how it was until the fourth one quit. Since then, no one want to take up the job so I filled it whenever she needs help and mom would be the delivery-woman bring us our dinner and cleaning after us", she said with a laugh. "With the sitting and getting up motion every three seconds, his hip will definitely feel like hell tomorrow morning. Will you hand me the next batch of photos Ms. Cagalli?" Cagalli gave her the photos and look at Athrun with a concerned.
Dearka and Kira arrived home fifteen minutes later with dinner and the photos Miriallia ordered. Everyone stopped what they were doing the moment they smelled the fragrance of the food. Lacus, Athrun and Carla quickly went to clear the messy coffee table while Miriallia and Cagalli went into the kitchen for the plates and silverwares.
There is enough for everyone and they have their own packed dinner with tit-bits and side dishes for everyone to share. All of them sit around the coffee table and enjoy the little break and have their dinner. Often they will chat and talk about stuff like Lacus and Kira schedule and how much longer with they be staying in Orb and also about everyone's past that Carla has never heard about.
"So you are saying that the first Valentine War was actually started by us Naturals when they destroyed Junius Seven", Carla said. Then she looks at Athrun and continued, "And Athrun's mother was in there when it was destroyed?" Athrun nodded. "Then, you join the military with vengeance in mind and nearly killed your best friend, Kira in a fight", Kira nodded as she turn to look at him. "Then… then…"
Athrun smiled and continue, "After confirming what my father's, the ex-chairman, motive was to destroy the whole of the naturals, I join forced with Kira and Lacus stop him. But who would have thought that he would be killed by his own subordinator. It was already too late when I got there".
"And that's how the first Valentine War comes to an end. Now you understand how one can get twisted when their love ones was killed, don't you?" Miriallia asked. Carla did not answer her sister's question as she gave her an odd look. "What is it that's going through that mind of yours Carla?"
"Hmm! I sort of understand how the first war started and how it ends but what I don't get is", she turn to look at both Cagalli and Athrun, "Athrun and Cagalli meet each other and being all lovey-dovey. I mean, you guys were in that sort of situation".
The couple began to blushed upon hear what Carla said. And they began to either fidget or concentrate on their food.
Both Lacus and Kira saw their sudden change of behavior. Lacus just laugh upon seeing her friends act like this but Kira has other plan in mind, seeing that it's a golden opportunity to tease his childhood friend for once.
"I wonder about that as well. Ah! Didn't Cagalli saved you after your Aegis exploded? I wonder if that's when…"
Athrun blushed and said, "Th-that time I was saved and treated as a patient. Also, the PLANT and Orb was still on bad terms around that time. So how could I-" he stop what he was saying when he saw Cagalli's look at him, the look of hurt. He quickly cleared his throat and look at Dearka, "Then how about Dearka then? He was freed before the battle with Blue Cosmos but he decides to come back and help ArchAngel in their battle".
Dearka look confused and scratches his head. "I'm not all that sure even if you ask the current me. There's still something that I have yet to recall", he laughed nervously. Then he gave Athrun a look that he feared the most. Dearka is planning to a counter attack, "Though I do remember hearing a rumor that Athrun has managed to steal a kiss from Ms. Cagalli before a certain fight".
The atmosphere suddenly turned chilled when everyone eyes turn to look at Kira, who somehow has a black shadow appearing from his back. The brunette stood up from his seat, with a smile on his face and a knuckle on his right hand, and look at his childhood friend. "Athrun, you do have a reason for that act right?"
Athrun sweatdrops when he saw how Kira was acting. "You misunderstood Kira. That was, well-" He quickly stood up with both his hand in front of him ready to defend himself if anything were to happen. "At that time, I was on an emotional rollercoaster and Cagalli was there to comfort me. So I-"
"So you took the change and steal my sister's kiss?" a vain popped up on Kira's forehead.
"Kira please, hear me out. I-"
"What the big deal of a kiss or two?" Cagalli cut Athrun out before he could explain anything. Everyone turn to look at the blond princess and Athrun has a worried look on his face. "I'm maybe your twin sister but I'm not a little girl anymore Kira. I have my own life and love life".
Athrun was relief with Cagalli backing him up. He could also see that Kira was calming down from what his twin had said. But then, everything went wrong with just once sentence from Cagalli's mouth.
"Besides, that wasn't the only kiss I shared with him anyway".
A bigger vein popped up, replacing the previous one. Athrun laughed nervously as he tried his best to calm his best friend down. Worst comes to worst, the admiral has to prepare for a beating.
"Kira please, let me explain", Athrun tried but failed.
"You do know what I'm going to do right Athrun Zala?" Kira said angrily. Kira has his hand spread out to catch him, but he failed. Athrun quickly run for his life the moment he saw Kira move his hand.
The group laughed at their behavior as Cagalli tried her best to calm her brother down before she would lose her lover.
Although everyone was enjoying this moment of peace, Dearka wasn't. He was feeling insecure with more and more of his memories returning to him and also he was unable to recall that one person who always appearing in his memories or in his dreams. The harder he tried the painful his headache gets. Even without trying to remember any of his lost memories, the blond man was having more frequent headache then he first arrived.
Could the source be the box I received from Liam? He thought. But how could I confirm about it? I have look through the content but there was nothing in particular about them. So what is it that's causing these headaches?
"How are you feeling now days Dearka?" Lacus asked.
Dearka's chain of thoughts was broken when he heard Lacus's voice. He looks at Lacus who was smiling at him. "I'm fine really. Although I am having some mild headache but I fine", he replied. He knows that the pink songstress has saw through his lie but if he stood firm on his words, she could not ask further. "I'm really fine Lacus. I think you should worry about Athrun before it's too late".
Lacus turned to look at Kira and was surprised at what he was doing to her ex-fiance.
Kira has caught hold of Athrun and is currently head-locking him. Lacus just laughed when she saw Cagalli yelling at Kira to let Athrun go. And with that Lacus attention was no long with Dearka.
I better solved this problem before it gets worst. I have to get rid of this insecurity before it's too late,he thought. He looks up at his friends and sighs. "First things first. I better get this mess cleared up before the situation gets any worst", he said. He gave Miriallia and look and she smiled, understanding what his look means.
"Alright people, let's quickly finished up these mess so we could all get a good night sleep and get my deadline over with", the brunette said. Everyone look at her and agrees to Miriallia's deal.
With dinner settled and dishes in the dish washing machine, everyone went back to their own working station for the rest of the night. Miriallia is trying her best in finishing her sorting and not sound so bossy while ordering Athrun around. Dearka saw the situation and decided to jump in and gave the both of them a helping hand. Two pairs of hand is better than one, was his sole reason to convince the photographer.
When the clock strikes midnight, Lacus and Kira announce that it is time for them to leave for the night since the both of them will be catching an early flight the following morning. Athrun was surprised to hear about the sudden change of their schedule. He asked for their reason and Kira answered that is was just a minor problem with the union about the disarming. Kira also said that the PLANTs have interest in cultivation on the Earth and is willing to send professional farmers for assisting with the project.
Before the two leave for the night, Lacus assured Miriallia that the both of them will be able to attend the pre-opening party of her exhibition. Miriallia smiled and gave Lacus a hug before she and Kira leave her apartment.
Now there's only one problem left. Who is going to deal with Yzak when he lands in Orb the day after tomorrow? He looks at Athrun for some clue but what he gets was the of-course-it-you look. He's really in deep waters now.
Cagalli has finally dozed off in Miriallia's room while the rest of them were trying their best to finish the remaining sorting of the photos for the exhibition's deadline. Miriallia was trying her best to stay awake as she was sending her last list of photos that are to be published. She was rubbing her eyes as she types out the list and checking for any errors between the written list and the one in her laptop. No matter how hard she tries to stay awake, her body refuses to listen to her mind.
Dearka, who was pealing down the photos from the wall noticed Miriallia's situation. He kept a close watch of the brunette and what he saw next surprised him. Dearka has managed to hold onto Miriallia's head before she crashes down on her laptop. It all happens in a blink of an eye and Dearka was surprised at how fast he was able to reach the brunette. He sighs in relief that no one got hurt.
Athrun, who was watching the whole time, whistle in awe. Dearka gave him an annoyed look to bug him off.
"Ms. Miriallia it would be the best if you were to rest for the night. It's not good for you to stay up for more than thirty six hour continuously", he said. Miriallia mumbled some protest but Dearka stop her with a concern smile. "I'm worried that you might collapse before your exhibition. I promised you that I will finish up with the list while you get some sleep, alright?"
Mirialliia, who was already half-asleep, nodded. She wobbles her way into Dearka's room and closes the door behind her. Dearka smiled as he took his seat in front of the laptop and began his hyper speed typing while checking through the list beside him.
The blond hair coordinator has finished his task as dawn breaks and he sigh is relief. He pressed the send button before logging off the laptop and stretches his body.
"Thanks for the hard work Dearka", Athrun said, placing a cup of coffee beside him.
"Thank man!" Dearka said.
Throb!
He took a sip of his coffee and gave Athrun a bitter look. "You gave me a Short Black, Athrun. Where's the sugar and cream?"
Athrun gave him a confused look as he drinks his coffee. "I thought you like them straight?"
"That's Yzak and Miguel. I usually go for a decaf latte", he said.
Throb!
Dearka gimmick at the pain and quickly stood up from his seat. He hopes his friend did not notice his expression as make his way towards the balcony for a little fresh air. He turn and looks as Athrun and ask, "Feel like getting some fresh air?"
Athrun smiled and answer, "Why not". He joins his blond hair friend onto the balcony as both of then leans on the railing, enjoying the morning breeze. Dearka smiled, seeing the Athrun having a calm look.
"The morning breeze is always the best to cool your mind", Dearka said. He took another sip from his cup - Throb!- and again, makes a bitter look.
"Is my Short Black that bitter?" Athrun asked angrily.
"It's not your Short Black Athrun. I'm just not used to it yet", he answered with a smile. Dearka look at his coffee before moving his cup a little and look at the moving liquid with a sad look. "Now I know why Miguel likes Short black so much", he said, with a sad tone.
Athrun was surprised that Dearka would suddenly brought Miguel up. "Miguel always said that the Short Black was always his body's battery charger", he chuckled. "Although none of us newbie would understand the bitter taste no matter how many times we were force to drink it".
Dearka chuckled at the memory. "Whenever he brought us the coffee, you and Nicol would always finished them in one gulp then made a mad dashed to the water dispenser", he said.
Athrun laughed as he too remembers those moments. "And you would always sneakily dispose of the liquid in whatever places you can".
"Geh! You saw it?" Dearka asked, looking guilty.
Throb!
Dearka quickly look down, masking his painful expression.
"Of course! Yzak on the other hand, would always refuse to drink it wholeheartedly while you tried to force-feed him in drinking", Athrun said and laughed.
"And I would always end up with a bump on my head after", Dearka said. The both of them laughed as they remember the look on Yzak's face. "Those were truly the peaceful time on Vesalius", Dearka sighed, "And who would thought that the War would bring both Nicol and Miguel away from us".
"Dearka". Athrun place a comforting hand on his friend shoulders.
Dearka look up into the orange sky and ask, "I wonder if the both of them are enjoying their coffee right now?" Athrun squeeze slightly on Dearka's shoulder and gave him a worried look. "Athrun?"
"Are you having those headaches again Dearka?" he asked.
Ah! I guess he noticed after all. "When did you notice it?" Dearka asked with a guilty look.
"When you first asked about the coffee", Athrun asked, looking at Dearka with an angry and concern look. "When did it started and how long has the headache been going on?"
Dearka smiled and reply, "The headache happens recently. Look Athrun, they were just mild attack so there's no need to make a big fuss about them. Besides, I still have some painkillers with me so I'm fine with it".
"It's not good for your health if you just rely on painkillers", Athrun said. He smiled when he saw the troubled look on Dearka's face and continues, "But, as long as you know what you were doing, I guess there no need for me to further question you about them". Athrun drink's his coffee, as he lean his back on the railing.
Dearka look confused, and then asked, "Aren't you going to ask anything else?"
"Is there a need to? You are a grown man after all and you have recovered most of your memories, haven't you?" Dearka nodded and smiled. "But I do have my assumption that you haven't taken your painkillers for a while now".
Dearka chocked from his coffee. "H-how?" he asked.
"I have been looking at your facial expression for quite some time so I know", he said. Dearka sweatdrop and began to move further away from him. Athrun gave him a confused look, "What?"
"Are you a stalker or a homo by any chance?" Dearka asked, with a joking expression.
A vain popped on Athrun's temples. "I am really going to knock some screws into your skull Dearka Elsman".
Athrun was ready to attack the blond hair man when Dearka raised his hand on defense, "Joke man, its all a joke. I'm sorry if I went too far though but thank for worrying. I guess it isn't too bad if I tell you the reason".
"Does it have anything to do with your missing memories?" Athrun asked.
"I can't really said that it has and hasn't", Athrun look confused. "You still remember when I first got to Orb; I was in the state of amnesia right? And I begin to recall my memories after I met Ms. Miriallia right?" Athrun nodded. "Usually, before my memories flashes before me, I would either be in a daydreaming state or that I was having a headache or a migraine".
"That's when you fainted in the stimulation capsule right?" Dearka nodded. "You nearly gave me a heart attack there when you were grumbling and gasping that time".
"Well, I was recalling a lot of thing back then so there's that", Dearka said, taking a sip of his coffee.
"So, what's the difference between this time's headache and the previous ones?" Athrun asked.
"There wasn't any flashback before or after the headache or the migraine", Dearka said. Athrun was surprised and wanted to ask why, when Dearka stop him. "I know you will be surprised when you heard this but let me finish. Yes, you heard right when I said 'I couldn't recall any of my memories' and no, I don't know why. But there is one thing I know and that is the insecurity feeling I have been having since I met that guy".
"Who? Miriallia's friend?" Athrun asked.
"I think he was her colleagues in the Magazine Company, his name is Pedro Roussier", Athrun was surprised to hear the name of the guy that he was still tailing on. "He doesn't seem like a bad guy but my instinct tells me that he's not to be trusted. That's when the insecurity feeling begins. To top it off, I would always feel anxious whenever I have the headache that I could not recall any memories of, and this Pedro guy is the first thing that pops up in my mind". Dearka clench his fist when he continues, "I felt like I'm about to get a hold on something big, or bad, if I were to allow this headache continues". He notices Athrun's silence when he did not say anything. "Athrun?"
Athrun look at Dearka and said, "I'm sorry, I was thinking about something. Are you sure you could handle these migraines? Don't push yourself too far in order to remember something all right? I'm sure Miriallia would not like it if something were to happen to you just by trying to regain your memories"
"Ms. Miriallia! Please, you must not tell her any of these or she would start to think of unnecessary things again", Dearka pleaded.
"Unnecessary? You do know that-" Athrun stop when he remember Cagalli telling him that Dearka needs to remember things on his own. Dearka gave him a confused look. "Well, if you are sure what you are doing is right; I would help you with just this time".
Dearka smiled. "Thanks man! There is something I am worried about though"
"What is it?" Athrun asked.
"Who is going to deal with Yzak when he found out that Kira is not here for him to strangle?" Athrun paled upon hearing this question. The look that he is giving Dearka said it all. Dearka sighs in defeat. "I knew that it's going to be me again", he said.
"Sorry Dearka, but you were the only one I could thought of at that time", Athrun said.
"I will think of something", he said. Dearka finished up with his coffee and make his way back into the apartment. He turns to look at Athrun and grinned, "But I'll be sure to pull you down with me when the time comes Athrun".
Athrun paled once again. "Please spare me with his dilemma".
Truth to his words, Dearka really dragged Athrun down to Yzak's hell of complain when he arrived to Orb.
== Continue in chapter 17 ==
A/N: I hope you like this chapter and I'm really sorry for the late update. Lacus and Cagalli appeared briefly in this chapter and I will be bringing them in more frequently for the next few chapters. Thank you for your reviews and hope you would continue to support this story till the end. Thank you!