A/N: Please read and review. Sorry for the late update. Hope you like the ending.
Summary: Let's just move on.
Main Paring: Dearka X Miriallia.
Disclaimers: I do not own Gundam Seed or Seed Destiny.
Epilogue
Two weeks have gone by since Dearka departed from Orb Union. Miriallia was getting worried about his situation since there wasn't any news from him. Kira, who was also involved in his court martial, contacted her and explained about his current situation. Dearka's appealed was approved by the juries and he was announced innocent.
But due to his unapproved work in the Orb Union's Morgenroete, he was charged with breaching Military regulation and was then sentences to House arrest for two months. Kira has assured her that it was only an act on the Supreme Councilor's part to remain the order within the ZAFT Military ranks.
"So that was the reason why he could not contact anyone while he's serving his time, Miri", Kira said through their phone calls.
Miriallia sighed relief when she heard about this. She thought that something has happened since he has not contacted her for two weeks.
"Don't worry too much Miri. Yzak and I will look after him while he's doing his times. He told me to pass a message to you, 'Please wait for me a while longer, my love'."
The brunette blushed. "Tell that idiot to stop with his embarrassing messages", she bellowed but smiled. She was glad that she and Kira were speaking through the phone or else he would be able to see her blushed like a ripe tomato. Kira laughed from the other side of the line. "What are you laughing at Kira?" she asked in a low tone.
"Nothing that you should concern yourself with", he assured her. Miriallia pouted at his answer. She wanted to counter him back but Kira beats her to it. "I have to go already Miri. I'll keep you updated whenever I can".
Miriallia nodded and was the first to end the call. She breathes out tiredly and she lay down on her soft bed. "What am I going to do with your aloofness Dearka?" she asked while looking at the ceiling. There were countless of times when his frivolous personalities have caused her to worry about him, even though it was something pointless.
Subconsciously, she went to fiddle the amethyst pendant that was around her neck. She has never taken the pendant down since the night he gave her his promise, not even when she was taking her shower. She closed her eyes and muttered, "Please comes back safely Dearka".
Then a knock on her room's door snapped her out from her thought. "Come in", she said, as she sat back up.
The door swung opened and a middle age brunette woman with baby eyes walked in. "Do you want me to pack your breakfast for your Miriallia?" her mother asked. Miriallia gave her a puzzled look. "You are seeing your manager off right?"
The brunette's eyes widen in shock when she remembers about Kristy's flight. "Why did you not remind me earlier mother?" she cried. Miriallia bolted up from her bed, grabbed some clothes from her wardrobe and ran into her bathroom. "I'm going to be late for sure".
Mrs. Haw sighs. "Grab something to eat before rushing out alright", she said before leaving the room.
Miriallia came bursting out from her bathroom, grabbed her bag and rushed down the flight of stairs into the dining room. "I'm leaving now mother", she said and grabbed her packed lunch that was already on the dining table. "Don't wait up tonight; I'll most probably home late tonight".
"Be careful while driving alright?" Mrs. Haw came out from the kitchen only to hear the front door closing after her daughter rushed out.
The brunette climbed into her new black sedan and drove out of her family home's driveway. A week ago, she has received a call from her property agency stating that someone has offered a good price for her current condominium unit. She had thought of selling it since she's only using as a spare storage for her tools. So without a second thought, she quickly accepted the offer.
With her current pay, Miriallia could offer a much bigger unit compare to her current one. She even managed to purchase a new black sedan since her previous car was destroyed in a bombing accident. With most of her things store in the warehouse, Miriallia just bought what she needed and moved back to her family's home until she could find a new dream home.
The brunette driver did a right turn and into Orb's International Space Port Parking lot. She quickly heads towards the departure area and checked on her ex-manager's flight and smiled when her flight has just began boarding. The brunette ran towards the departure gate and saw her blonde manager was already lining up to get on board.
"Kristy", Miriallia shouted. The blond female looked on her right and smiled widely as she came out from her line and hugs the brunette. "I'm so glad you haven't board yet Kristy."
"Took you long enough in getting here Miri", Kristy said. She was the first to break their embrace and was the first to shred tears. "Now see what you made me do Miri".
Miriallia's baby blue eyes were getting wet as well. "You are not the only one Kristy", she cried.
Even though she had repeatedly told herself that she must not cry today but she still did. Both women ended up in another round of embrace as they cried their hearts out. Words were not exchange for they know what either will say when either one of them start.
"Flight 369, destination Copernicus City, is now ready for final boarding. May all passengers please make their way to the boarding gate, I repeat…"
Kristy broke their embrace and looked at the brunette with a war smile. "This is definitely not goodbye Miriallia. I'm sure we will meet again in the near future", she said.
Miriallia laughed. "Like having my first Photo Exhibition in Copernicus right?" she asked. Both of them laughed. "I'll try my best in working my way up and I hope we can meet up some times in the future".
Kristy nodded. She picked up her briefcase and walked through the gate. She gave Miriallia one last smile before boarding her flight. Miriallia too gave her a warm slime in return. Have a safe trip Kristy Hong.
The brunette was able to see her ex-manager off with a smile and the following morning she begins her new career as a Celebrity Photographer, Miriallia Haw. Her following weeks and months were line with publicizing and repackaging herself that she's beginning to think when she's allowed to pick up her camera again.
Two months and a half has already flown by without her realizing it and her schedule is still being packed with interviews and variety shows' appearance. With the need to hold onto her camera, Miriallia bulked up her courage and asked her new Manager.
"When will I be able to start my photography work?" she asked.
"Soon, very soon Miri", she replied while looking through her star photographer's schedule. "In fact today will be your last day with publicity work". Miriallia quickly brightens up when she heard it. Her new manager gave her some files and said, "I have also lined up some photography work for you so I hope you will look through them and give me your answer by next week. I have also taken the liberty to hire assistance for you in your line of work as well".
The brunette paled when she heard what her manager did for her. She had never though that her new manager would be this extreme in her work, even worse than Kristy. Her manager was anticipating her answer and Miriallia just gave her a nod.
"When will I be able to meet this new assistance?" she asked and breathes out tiredly.
Her manager looked at her watch and ushered her up from her chair. "You will be able to meet him next week when you come in for your first report. Now let's get you towards your last radio show of the day", she said.
The brunette sighed tiredly as she allowed her orange hair manager pull her away from the comfort of her chair. This is going to be a long and tiring relationship, she thought.
Miriallia was finally allowed to leave when her time was over. She took her car and instead of heading home, she heads towards the beachside manor where Mwu, Murrue and the Malchio Orphanage's children were currently staying. Caridad Yamato, Kira's adoptive mother, has also decided to move in with them to look after the children.
Tonight was the engagement party for both Mwu and Murrue since Mwu has successfully proposed to the brunette woman. The couple had only invited a small group of people to this party, and since Andrew Waltfeld and Martin Dacostais present, the small group somehow turns into a big crowd.
Kira and Lacus were also present at the party since they came back to Orb for Lacus's Duty as the PLANTs Deputy. Athrun has managed to pull Cagalli out from her office for a little breather of her work as the Head Representative of the country.
Miriallia was amazed that the blue hair coordinator was able to coax the feisty blonde out of her office since she had cooped herself up for three days. Since her kidnapped incident three months ago, both Cagalli and Athrun have been working their butt out in locating the people that was involved in this incident. But the search came out zero and Cagalli has been cooped up in her office since then, trying her best to cover the mess from the media. Though it was not within her job list but it was easier for her and Athrun to deal with them since they have inside connection wi=hen it comes to this sort of things. And she was thankful for her friend's help.
"…Miriallia?" Miriallia snapped out from her thought when she heard Cagalli's voice. She faced the blond woman and saw the concern look on her face. "Are you feeling alright Miriallia?"
"You are not overworking yourself again, are you Miriallia?" Murrue asked, worried about the brunette's health. Miriallia gave them a smile and assured them that she's tired from her hectic schedule. "Please take care of yourself and don't over do it alright? You can always asked for our help if you need them".
"Thank you Murrue, Cagalli", Miriallia said and thanked them for their concern. She then gave the older brunette woman a stern look. "But what is the guest of honor doing here?" she asked and the older brunette woman averted her gaze. "You and Mwu should be the center of attention for tonight's party since it's yours and Mwu's Engagement Party."
Murrue has wanted to answer her question but she was silence when Mwu surprised her and held by her waist. "So this is where my bride went", he said with a sly smile. He gave Miriallia a wink and said, "Miriallia is right. Tonight is our night so please don't leave me with the guys out there Murrue". The younger brunette gave the older blond man a smile before he pulled his bride back into the crowd before she could run away yet again.
While everyone was paying their attention on Mwu and Murrue's act, Miriallia took her chance and leave her seat. She sighed tiredly when she stepped out onto the balcony and shivers slightly when the night breeze touches her warm skin. "Should have brought a jacket with me", she said while rubbing her arms.
She walks towards the end and rest her arms on tops of the balcony's railing before looking up at the star-filled sky. It has been two months since she last heard of Dearka's case and she had wanted to ask Kira about it on this party. But she had failed to find the right opportunity to ask the question and decided that she could wait for a little longer. While she was thinking about his current situation up on the PLANTs, her fingers automatically went to play with the amethyst pendant around her neck.
"I wonder how you are doing right now", Miriallia mumbled. "How I you were with us tonight Dearka".
"I am here Miriallia". The brunette flinched upon hearing the familiar voice behind her. "Will you turn around and look at me?"
Miriallia was rooted to her position and was afraid to turned around to face him. She was afraid that it would turn out to be one of her hallucinations from thinking about him too much. "Ar…are you su…sure you are real?" she asked in a trembling voice.
She heard him sighs and heard footsteps approaching her. She could feel him behind her but she was still unable to turned and face him until she felt his strong arms embracing her petite figure.
"Do you think I am the real deal now Miriallia Haw Elsman?" he whispered to her ears. Tears were streaming down as Miriallia cupped her mouth from her silent sobs. "Though I wish you would not cry like this every time I comes home".
"Dearka!" Miriallia turned and embraced him as she cried on his chest. "What took you so long? Dearka Elsman", she cried while hammering his chest.
"There are some things I need to deal with before coming back my love", he said. He then broke the embrace and looks right into her baby blue eyes. "But from today onwards, I will be with you till death do us apart", he said and present to her something she never dream of seeing.
Miriallia was surprised to see the Co and Ed Enterprise nametag on his hand. She looks at him then back at the nametag again was even more surprised to see what title he was currently holding within the company.
Dearka Elsman: Junior Photographer
Assistance to Miriallia Haw, Celebrity Photographer
Co and Ed Enterprise, Magazine Department
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX X
"This is the last of the boxes mate", the mover said as he placed the cardboard box by the door.
"Thank for the help man", Dearka said as he came running out from his new room.
"Pleasure doing business with you mate", the mover said while flicking his cap. "My men and I will be taking our leave then".
Dearka thanked them again before closing the door behind him. He turned around and faced the cardboard boxes that were place right at the hallway of his and Miriallia new penthouse.
The blond coordinator sighed as he scratches the back of his head. "Where do you want these boxes to go Miriallia?" he asked.
"You can leave the small ones there but the three big boxes are going into the studio", she shouted from her room. "They are the new tools for the upcoming Model Photo-shoot".
Dearka sighed once more before carrying the boxes, one by one, into the studio. Today will definitely going to be a long day, he thought.
Three months after Dearka has taken his role as Miriallia Haw's photography assistance, he was also abled to rent the company's car for their convenience. That means the brunette's black sedan will only be of personal used. With their combined salaries, both Miriallia and Dearka were able to afford to purchase a three bedroom, two bathroom, one kitchen and living penthouse mansion in the suburban outside of the city.
Both owners claimed one bedroom each and agreed to make the last bedroom as their studio or a place to put their equipment. They have also saved a lot by reusing the furniture in Miriallia's previous condominium. They also received house-warming gifts from their friend's gifts on the day they moved in.
Dearka has finished moving the boxes into the studio and he walks into his room to clear the empty boxes. He, who does not have much to begin with, completed his unpacking way before the mover arrived with their furniture. He walked out of his room, after placing the last of his clothing into his wardrobe.
"I'm going to make lunch soon Miriallia", he said as he steps into the kitchen. He opened the fridge door and began to bring some raw ingredient out for a simple lunch. He speaks again when he hears no answer from her; "Are you alright having sandwich for lunch. Do you have any request?" He began to worry when he did not hear anything from her the second time. "Miriallia?"
He stepped out from the kitchen and peered into the brunette's room, which the door is still wide opened, and was surprised to see the room was in an uttered mess. "And Yzak said I was a unkempt person", he mumbled in a flat tone. "Miriallia, do you need any help in here?" he asked carefully as she stepped into her room.
Dearka's heart nearly jumped out when the brunette popped her head up from her pile of laundry. He blinked a few time before burst out laughing when saw her messed up look. "You…your hair, it…its…" he could not stop himself from laughing.
The brunette gave him a confused look before walking towards the mirror. She was shocked when she saw her messed up hair, disarranged might be the best word to describe her current look.
She tried to fix it but failed miserably and sighed in defeat. She glared at Dearka, who was still laughing, before an evil smile appeared on her face. Slowly and cautiously, she approached her blond hair coordinator boyfriend.
Dearka stop his laughing when saw a shadow was looming over him. He instantly paled when he saw her evil smile. "Wh-what's the ma-matter Miriallia?" Miriallia instantly pounced on the coordinator and pinned him down. Dearka looked at her with uttered fear and whimpered, "Mi-Miriallia?!"
The brunette's smiled grew wider as she began to ruffle and played with his curly locks. "You are going down with me if I'm to suffer a bad hair day Dearka", she said.
"Please spare me of this my princess", Dearka pleaded as he struggled under her hold. Even though he knows he could push her off easily, he did not do so cause he was afraid of hurting her. So he just played along, which he was sure she knew about. "Please spare me of the humiliation".
"Not a chance", Miriallia laughed.
The both of them were enjoying the closeness they were experiencing but have to stop when they heard an unfamiliar ring tone from outside of her room. They gave each other an odd look, understanding what the other is thinking, and then the brunette shook her head.
"I guess its mind", he said. "You mind letting me go this time my love?"
Miriallia blushed before getting off. "So much for some private time" she said rather irritatingly.
Dearka chuckled nervously and left Miriallia's room for his own. He closes the door behind him and looked at his mobile on his bed before digging out his other mobile from his pants' pocket. His expression turned grim when he answers the call, "Dearka Elsman speaking! Please tell me this is important or else I'll turn your head into Swiss cheese".
"That's rather an inconvenient act Elsman", the man said and laughed frivolously. "I hope I'm not bothering you in something important man."
A vein popped up on the side of his forehead. "Get to your point Blood Dupre', he said angrily.
"I guess I did step on your tail", the man named Blood Dupre laughed. "Our lord has saw a new light and wishes to see its new star."
Dearka notice a change on the man's tone and knows this is serious. Have I hit the jackpot? He took a deep breath and asked, "Immediately or momentarily?"
"The former Elsman", he said.
For some bizarre reason, the blond man sort of saw a smirked on the man's face. "Understood!" he answered and cut the line. Dearka hand limped to his side and a moment later, he was clutching his mobile till his knuckles turned white. Sweats were also forming from the side of his head as the corner of his lips twitched into a smile. "I have finally arrived at the leprechaun's gold", he mumbled.
After the works he had done for the last three months, he is finally reaching his first destination and that is to meet the head of the organization. The only problem now is how to approached them with letting them know who he really was.
"Dearka", Miriallia's voice snapped him out from his thought. "What are you doing locking yourself in your room?"
"I'm changing my clothes. Give me a minute Miriallia", he said and quickly grabbed a change of clothes from his wardrobe.
He put on his bulletproof vest then new shirt and a pair of pants. He also put on a jacket to hide the chest holster with his gun in it. Dearka check himself out in front of the mirror before agreeing with his outfit. He took his bag before exiting his room.
He approached Miriallia who is currently sitting in front of the television. "Miriallia, the office just called and they want me back in immediately", he said. The brunette gave him a confused look before she pouted angrily. He started to panic after seeing sudden change of expression. "It's just a small job. I promised to take you out for dinner alright?" he said.
Miriallia was really unhappy with him but she understood the reason behind his action. She nodded and sends him off with a forced smiled on her face. Dearka sighed and kissed her forehead, which made her blushed slight pink.
"I promised to come home as soon as I can alright?" Miriallia nodded. "I'll see you in a bit", he said and left the brunette.
Dearka took the company's car and drove it out of the parking lot. He heads towards the city and turned into the Co and Ed Enterprise parking valet. After leaving the keys to the Valet services he head towards the elevator where he will finally be entering the lion's den. He knocked on the double wooden door.
"Enter", a woman's voice said from inside the room. Dearka gulped before pushing open the door and walks into the dimply-lit room. He could see nothing the moment he walked in except for three figures at the far end of the room. One was sitting down while two others were standing on both side. The blond coordinator stops when he was standing just right in front of them. "I presume you are Dearka Elsman", the figure in the center asked.
A woman?! He thought.
"Well?" the woman asked again.
Dearka flinched upon her cold tone and bow slightly above his waist. "Yes my lord!" he answered. He tried his best to hide his trembling voice. "To what honor does my lord calls for me?"
The woman smiled, seemingly to acknowledge his way of addressing her. "Very well done Elsman, very well done indeed", she said amusingly. "Raised you're head and welcome to the dark side of the Enterprise".
Dearka rose his head and look at the female right into her deep blue eyes. He could sense no other emotion other then a murderous and malice intend and a single cold sweat slid down from the side of his face. I guess this is not as easy as I thought it would be.
"But before you are formally accepted, you will be tested for your loyalty Elsman". She looked at the file in between them. "We will be conducting a project soon and I would wish for your participation. Please take a look at the content before you."
Dearka opened the file and he was stunned to see who the picture was in the file.
"Our next target is…"
The man who he has been calling as his best friend since before their ZAFT academy days, who he had been through life and death situation with, who he would trust his life with, has platinum silver hair and blue eyes.
"Yzak Joule".
== The End ==
A/N: Thank you all for reading this far and thanks to all for your reviews. I hope you like this suspending ending. The third installments will mainly centered Yzak and Shiho with mild AthrunXCagalli, KiraXLacus, and maybe more DearkaXMiriallia. Hope to see you in the third installment of this Chronicles, Fate or Destiny.