A/N: WARNING! Here comes the LEMON. Please be kind to me... It's one of my firsts. Hope you guys like it...the story, not the lemon...MWAHAHAH! Okay, please R&R so that I'll know if I'll continue this one! Ciao! Here goes...
Chapter Three
SEPARATION
JUPITER AIRFIELD
"You are risking a lot here, Yzak." Dearka reasoned as they entered the airport. "Remember, the Orb military is strict about soldiers nowadays since the news broke."
"I know that, Dearka." Yzak answered, annoyed. "For the hundredth time, just drop this argument because you know and I know that I am not listening to you." He paused. "Tell anyone who asks that I am visiting my mother. That will shut them up." He sighed and left.
When he entered the gate, he looked about. Hundreds of Naturals were lining up for inspection. He, traveling in his other identity as Miguel Whelm has a pass as a military adviser and will be seated in a private compartment in the jet where no one will be able to disturb him. In minutes, they were called to board the jet. He immediately boarded and seated himself comfortably. He decided to sleep.
They both entered his room. He was roughly kissing her – sucking the life out of her. His left hand locked the door as his right supported her limp body – clutching her close to him as they continued kissing. In a heartbeat, he has taken off her jacket. He led them to his bed where he slowly laid her down. His hands were everywhere. He took off her pants and laid her in the center of the bed. He took off his jacket hurriedly and looked at her flushed face lovingly. He trailed soft kisses on her slender neck then – licking and nipping once in a while. He groaned as his chest connected with her full round breasts. "Xeth…" He whispered. He was thinking of doing this to her from the moment he met her 6 months ago. And those where hard days for him… As a commander, it is forbidden. Slowly, he unhooked her bra and gazed at her blushing face. He kissed her once again and feels her return the passion. Her moaning is driving him mad. He leisurely massaged the two perfect orbs and heard her moan even louder. "Yzak…" She called out breathlessly. Her hands were clasped around his neck and tangling in his silver tresses. He slowly moved his head down to her breasts and took one nipple into his hot mouth, sucking ever so slowly and biting once in a while. "Y-zak…ah…" She hissed his name. As his right hand supported the small of her back, his left hand slowly glided down her body and clutched her firm bottom. He was surprised to know that she wears a thong…that nearly drove him mad. His hands slowly went to the place he so wanted to touch. She was so wet for him…that it tested his control. He kissed her in utter passion as he gently took off her laced thong and touched her intimately. "Yzak…" She called out but it was more of a cry of pleasure as she felt him insert a finger. He observed her, hovering just inches above her. The look on her face made him want to drive into her full force…but then again he doesn't want to pleasure himself alone. "Xeth? Oh God..." He asked softly, his breath on her lips. She opened her passion-fogged emerald eyes and looked at him. He suddenly felt hot – too hot he lost all sanity. He immediately pried her legs apart and stroked them gently. He entered her sharply but stopped when he realized she cried his name. "Xeth? Are you okay?" He asked, a bit worried. He felt her hand on his face. "It's nothing…uh…" She moaned as he began pushing. He felt so good. He doesn't know why. "Xeth…Xeth…" He chanted in breathless anticipation.
Yzak woke up immediately. He noticed he's been sweating a lot. Not that dream again… He muttered to himself. He looked out of the window to see the Orb Airfield. He has arrived.
ATTHA MANSION 1530H
Athrun entered the house and saw the butler coming up to him. "Yes, Walter? What is it? I could see that you're anxious…" He smiled as he took his coat off.
"Sir…there is someone from…" He walked closer and whispered, "Zaft… Here to see you…" He took Athrun's jacket and bowed low. "He's in the lounge, sir."
Athrun became confused for a while then nods, "Thank you, Walter. Has Cagalli left any messages so far?"
"None, sir." Walter answered. "She's having a meeting with the Emirs…still. You know how they are sir…"
"That's all, Walter." Athrun hurried towards the lounge leaving the old man. Who could be… When he entered, the first thing he saw is silver. "Yzak?!"
Yzak turned and stared at his former comrade. "Athrun." The name sounded bizarre in his tongue.
He motioned for Yzak to sit down. "What are you doing here?" Athrun asked as he sat opposite to his friend.
"Well, I'm happy to see you too…" Yzak replied sarcastically. "Look, Athrun. I'm here to settle this little misunderstanding. The men I've seen in the video tape you sent Zaft are not my men or any Zaft soldier."
"Wait a minute, Yzak. I think I'm not the one you should be talking with and just because you talked to me… Don't expect things to change. You know how crucial the subject of peace is to the people. And with it in the line, we have to tread carefully…" Athrun explained. "I know how you feel and I believe you. The question is, who did it…"
Yzak sighed and went silent for a moment. "Zaft has no idea. I'm here to ask if you have…"
"Obviously…I don't." Athrun sighed. "Cagalli has been pulling the strings to stop the war but it's going to be hard keeping it that way…" Athrun leaned closer. "Look. I know you didn't do it but we don't have a choice in this. I can't testify against a recorded theft…you know that. I have been finding ways to try and turn the table but…I can't see any way out, Yzak."
"Are you saying that we should just let it be then?" Yzak scowled.
"No." Athrun grunted. "For the moment, we can't do anything. But I'm sure we'll find out something…somehow. It's too early in the game to catch the mouse. We have to wait a while longer for him to show up."
Yzak smiled. "I'm glad to hear that you have a plan. I was worried your little princess is letting things slip…"
"Cagalli is experienced in the politics, Yzak. She has learned through the years…and it's in her blood." Athrun said proudly. "Of course, she made some hard mistakes in the past but…I'm confident about her knowledge now…"
"I guess so…but she's still a Natural, Athrun." Yzak answered blatantly.
"Athrun?!"
The voice took Yzak's attention. It sounds familiar…
Athrun stood up. "Wait here, Yzak. I have to talk with someone…" Then, Athrun stopped. "Hey…on second thought… You both know each other anyway…" He called out to the person looking for him, "Over here!"
"Chairman Zala…" Eric entered the lounge with Xeth in his arms. "Xeth got a little accident with the –" He stopped as soon as he saw the Zaft Commander. "What a surprise… Commander Joule…"
Yzak stood up. His blood boiled as he saw Xeth…'his' Xeth' in the arms of Commander Raize. He stood and gave a quick nod to acknowledge the presence of the other.
Xeth slowly got herself down from the commander's arms. "Thank you, sir. Um… Athrun…I got into a little accident." She explained.
"She fell from her cockpit, chairman." Eric answered, smiling and laughing a bit.
Xeth blushed and looked away from the men, especially away from Yzak. "I was careless. Commander Raize helped me get home as you can see…"
"Thank you, Eric." Athrun grinned. He slowly supported Xeth in his arms.
"I better go, chairman. I have lots of things to attend to. Please do take care, Xeth." Eric bowed and left immediately.
Athrun chuckled as he heard the girl curse. "You don't have to be ashamed at all. Things happen…" He helped her sit on the couch opposite the Zaft commander. "I do believe you two have met, of course! Ahaha! Well, Xeth… Yzak decided to visit…"
Yzak breathed in and said in his most business-like tone, "I've heard it was your men on guard that night, Major Cobalt… Is this true?"
Xeth's insides immediately convulsed. "Yes, sir."
"But you weren't present… You just trained them?" Yzak asked once again.
"Yes, sir." Xeth answered yet again.
Athrun stared at the two soldiers who seemed to be in a lot of tension. "Yzak…you don't have to be too formal to Xeth… She's Cagalli's cousin… We're like family." Athrun wanted to laugh but stopped when he saw Yzak's distressed face.
Great…they're family… Yzak said to himself.
That night, Xeth felt a little thirsty. As she was about to go down the stairs, she saw a figure standing in the hallways. She immediately knew who it is. The moonlight played with his silver tresses. Yzak... She looked away and was about to step down when two hands helped her. She looked up and saw his sad face. "Yzak…"
"Yes, major?" Yzak asked. "I see you need help walking down…"
Xeth cursed inside. He's angry at what he saw this afternoon? Oh hell! Who does he think he is?! What am I, your possession?! She stood still, refusing to step down with him. "Why are you here?"
"Don't flatter yourself, Cobalt." Yzak answered coldly.
"I don't need your help, commander. I can go downstairs just fine." She slowly stepped down as she clutched the banister.
"Oh yes… I forgot. Only Commander Raize can help you now, huh?" Yzak asked bitterly.
Xeth glared back. "There is nothing going on with me and Commander Raize…commander. And if there is, it's none of your business." She hissed.
Yzak clenched his fists. He so wanted to hug her and tell her he loves her but with what she said, he'd rather push her down the stairs. "I see… So there is something going on…" Yzak muttered.
Xeth continued walking down slowly. "Think what you like, commander." She replied as she took the last step.
Yzak walked down and took her by the arm immediately. He can't stand it any longer. "What do you want me to do? You know I'm angry…" He said in an almost desperate tone – so unlike who he is. "You think I'd just let that pass?! He was holding you, touching you!" He shouted.
Xeth looked about immediately. "Are you mad? Stop shouting." She shushed. "People are sleeping."
Yzak gritted his teeth in anger and looked away as if he doesn't know what to do with his controlled anger. He looks back at her. "Is this because of my answer to your question that day?"
Xeth, despite the fast beating of her heart at how desperate Yzak looked, wanted to laugh. She contained it. "No." She answered with a straight face. She could see it now. Yzak is actually desperate. This is…new… She sighed. "Look… What we had, was great. But…"
At her words, Yzak's face fell. "But what?"
"But… Like what you've said before, commander…" Xeth looked up. "It was all just a fling… I'm a Natural…you're a Coordinator. I saw that now… And with this war that's about to start, I think it's inevitable."
Yzak angrily shook her arm. "Athrun and the others are trying to stop it and you're telling me it's inevitable?! Who the heck told you that?!"
Xeth smiled. Somehow, she feels a lot stronger. "Even Athrun knows that they have to start the war to know who's responsible for it… You can't catch a mouse when it's hiding, commander. You told me that yourself." She shook herself free from his grasp. "Besides, it's my men in the line. I think I trust them more that I trust someone…no offense." She walked off towards the kitchen.
Yzak walked briskly towards her. He immediately hugged her from the back. "Xeth…please don't…do this…" It was like a drug to him – her scent. He breathed in deeply. Tell her you love her, idiot! Something scolded him inside.
Xeth's eyes watered. Don't get into this again, idiot. Sweet nothings…don't fall for it! She herself breathed in sharply and said, "Yzak…we're over, remember? It was wonderful and I enjoyed it. There's going to be a war. Weren't you the one who taught me to not let your feelings stand when there's war?" She was about to say something else when the lights turned on. She looked about and found Cagalli staring at them from the kitchen door.
"Woow…am I disturbing –" Cagalli looked away. This has got to be a dream… Yzak hugging a girl?! Impossible! And my cousin! Double Impossible! She turned off the lights and walked away towards her room where Athrun woke up.
"Cagalli?" Athrun asked in the darkness.
Cagalli immediately joined him in bed. "It's me…" They stayed silent for a while as Athrun held her to him. "Um…Athrun?"
"Hmm?" Athrun asked sleepily.
"I have a question…" Cagalli started, still looking up at the ceiling.
"Hmm?" Athrun sighed tiredly. "Go ahead…" He mumbled.
Cagalli looked at her fiancé. "What will you do if you find out Yzak hugging a girl?"
Athrun chuckled. "Yeah right! I'd bet my life on it! He'd never do that." He kissed Cagalli's forehead.
"Well… You shouldn't." Cagalli answered. "Coz I found him hugging my cousin downstairs."
Athrun immediately sat up. "No way!"
Cagalli could only nod in answer.
Next day
Xeth woke up early and went to Morganrate with her friend Jesse. They were called to test flight the newly readjusted sequence of their mobile suits. Xeth and Jesse took flight and maneuvered the machines easily. They both looked down from where they are and they saw the whole of Orb.
"Beautiful, huh?" Jesse asked in a mesmerized tone.
"Yeah…" Xeth sighed. "Pretty soon…it'll all burn… You know, with the war that's about to start…"
"You shouldn't be too pessimistic, Xeth." Jesse grinned. "I heard loverboy is in your family mansion…"
"Loverboy is no longer…loverboy." Xeth shouted from her mobile suit. "And shut up! Jesse, our cockpit sessions are recorded… Don't start with me." Xeth snorted as she directed her mobile suit's sword at the Tempo.
"Cool down…" Jesse laughed. "I didn't say a name…" She paused and looked back at Orb. "You know…I wonder what will happen now that Zaft is denying everything…"
"Yeah... I bet Cagalli is now having a hard time talking the old gulls…" Xeth sniggered. "Got to hand it to her…she's one tough cousin…" She looked about and saw Zaft jets landing on the airfield below. "Pulse to tower 1… Do you copy?"
"Go ahead, Pulse." The radio replied.
"May I ask what the status down there is? A Zaft jet just landed." Xeth asked.
"It's the Ambassador's jet, ma'am. Chairman Joule's private jet. They're here to talk with Chairman Zala." The tower responded.
"Woow…" Jesse smiled.
"Do we have any orders from Commander Raize so far, tower?" Xeth asked, a bit worried. She saw several Zaku's walking out of the large jet.
"None, major. You are free to land as you please."
Xeth looked at the Tempo beside her. "Let's land, Jesse. I need a bath…"
Hours later, a message was delivered to both of the pilots about a dinner they should attend. Jesse decided to go with Xeth in picking up a formal attire for the night. The dinner is to celebrate that the Zaft found the three mobile suits that were stolen. This proved it they don't have anything to do with it. The night became even more joyous when the famous celebrity, Elisa Maxwell.
Xeth sat with Jesse and Andrew. She was introduced to several Zaft mobile suit pilots who gave her lots of their attention. But Xeth's eyes weren't with any of them. She stared at the 'happy' couple, Yzak Joule and Elisa Maxwell. Their engagement was announced earlier in the party. She saw Yzak staring at her more than a couple of times. She knew then that he's marrying for convenience. But it didn't help. Once again, she saw Yzak staring at her. She gritted her teeth, stood up and walked out of the party. Cagalli has been asking her about her respond to a 2-year volunteer work with the lunar base refugees. Guess I know what the answer to that question is…
To Be Conitnued...
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