Kira's Change of Heart
By: Scarlett Skylar (Formerly Blood Scarlet Dark)
Disclaimer: I do not own Gundam Seed.
Chapter 5
Finally, it was over, and people were starting to leave. Athrun's hand was sitting on my knee, and it felt like you could cut the tension with a knife. We were still sitting and we were waiting for the majority of the people to leave. After a few moments of silence, I felt Athrun tighten his grip on my knee. I turned to look at him, and he just gave me a strange look before standing and offering me his hand. I took it and he pulled me to my feet before dragging me in the opposite direction of everyone else. I could tell he was upset, so I just followed him.
After a few minutes, he dragged me into what seemed like a random room. He slammed the door and spun to look at me. "Kira… what the fuck!?"
"Calm down Athrun."
"Calm down?! You have a twin sister in Orb? You… are the ultimate coordinator? Your parents are the Hibiki's?!" He looked shocked, almost afraid. But there was an underlying current of anger mixed in.
Kira smiled weakly, and set his hand on his shoulder. "Relax. Please. I'm sorry I didn't tell you before… I didn't mean for you to find out like this. I never meant for that to happen."
"Why didn't you tell me?"
"I'm still getting used to it myself. I just found out about a year ago."
"Why'd you hesitate before saying where your sister was?"
"Uhm… Well… you see… about that…" Kira scratched a spot on the back of his head, in what Athrun believed was a nervous gesture, and Athrun's glare darkened; and Kira laughed nervously.
"Kira? What is it?"
"Well… about my sister… she…uhm…" Kira paused, fidgeting. Athrun frowned, before taking Kira by the shoulders and walking him backwards so he was leaning a table, and before Kira really knew what Athrun was doing, Athrun had slid his hands under Kira's thighs, and picked him up. Kira was surprised and grabbed Athrun's shoulders so he wouldn't lose his balance, which Athrun chuckled at before setting him down on the table.
"Was that necessary?" he asked the bluenette, who just grinned at him in response.
"No, but I wanted to do it, and you know you aren't really upset about it." Was his only response to Kira's annoyed question.
"So… about your sister?" Athrun prompted after a few minutes of silence.
"Oh, right, her name's Cagalli. And she… well. She's…" Kira paused and frowned, "Athrun, do you know Orb's Representative Attha?"
"You mean Orb's Chief Representative, Uzumi Nara Attha?"
"Uh… ya. Okay, so you do know who he is."
"Kira, what does this have to do with your sister?"
"Well… she's… his daughter."
There was a long pause, before Athrun laughed. "I'm sorry Kira, I must have misheard you, I could have sworn you just said that your sister is the daughter of Orb's chief representative!" Athrun was laughing, and Kira frowned. Is it really that shocking to him that he thinks he's misunderstood me?
"Athrun." Kira called out quietly, getting the others attention, "Yes Kira?"
"You didn't misunderstand me. That is what I said. Cagalli is Chief Representative Attha's daughter. Cagalli Yula Attha."
Athrun just stared at him for a minute, "You're serious aren't you?"
"Yes, I am."
Athrun moved and jumped up on the table, sitting next to Kira. "This is insane."
"I know… I'm sorry you had to find out like this Athrun."
"It's alright… I'm more shocked about the Hibiki's than anything else… Nasty surpise, ya know?"
"Ya, I know. It was a shock to me too. Well… if it's any consolation to you… Patrick and Lenore knew… I don't know how long they've known… or how in the world they found out… but they know."
"How do you know that?" Athrun asked Kira, startled. They knew and never said a word to me? They KNOW how important Kira is to me!
"Just… I looked at mom and dad when I started talking about it. Patrick's expression alone… told me enough. I dunno how long they've know, or how they even found out. I'll have to remember to ask him about that later…." Kira left that thought at that, and Athrun frowned. They knew?!
Kira smiled at Athrun before saying they probably should be getting back because they had been gone for awhile, and they had left rather quickly.
Athrun frowned, but nodded. He jumped off the table, before taking Kira's hand in a gentle manner, tugging on it, before gently pulling Kira off the table, but Kira landed off balance and fell into Athrun. When Kira fell into Athrun it caused him to lost balance and they both went crashing to the floor, Kira's leg landing in a very awkward position; with Athrun on top.
"Yo! Athrun! I'm coming in!" Athrun startled when he heard Dearka yell from outside the door, and heard the door knob turn.
"Ow!" Kira muttered, wincing. Athrun glanced down at him, because when they fell Kira landed on the floor, with Athrun on top of him.
"Kira? You ok?" Athrun asked as Dearka walked in. "Uhm…" Dearka paused, and turned red.
"What Dearka?" Athrun asked, noticing that Dearka was frozen in the doorway. It took Athrun a moment for it to dawn on him that his and Kira's clothes were slightly messed up because of the way Athrun had pulled Kira around and picked him up. And that Athrun was laying on top of Kira in what could be mistaken for a suggestive position.
"It's not what it looks like!" Athrun said, turning red, when he fully realized what it must look like to Dearka, especially with Kira hiding his face in Athrun's chest.
"Ow…" Kira muttered softly against Athrun's chest. Athrun glanced down at him again, worried; forgetting about Dearka for the moment.
"Kira are you okay?"
"I think I twisted my ankle…" Kira muttered, he sounded annoyed, but there was an underlying note of pain in his voice that had Athrun worried. Kira hardly ever admitted to being in pain, which made Athrun think it was more than just a twisted ankle. Athrun frowned before putting his hand on Kira's hips and pulling him up as he stood. Kira swayed and fell into Athrun's chest, and when Athrun tried to look at Kira, he wouldn't quite meet his eyes, which led Athrun to his next decision.
In the next blink of an eye, Athrun had swopped Kira up into his arms and Kira let out a startled squawk/screech and started squirming. "Put me down Athrun!"
Athrun just laughed and adjusted Kira so he wouldn't drop him, even with all his squirming, before walking out the door with Dearka following.
"No, Kira, I will not put you down until you get your ankle checked."
"Why?!" Kira demanded, he sounded annoyed, and Dearka wondered briefly if Athrun had some sort of death wish, since Kira was the ultimate coordinator and all. He was fairly sure that Kira could, and would, kick Zala's ass.
"Because I know you. And for you to actually admit it hurts means it is pretty severe. I think it's more than just a twisted ankle."
Kira frowned and squirmed, "Let me go." He said quietly.
Athrun chuckled, and smiled at Kira. "Would you just hold still? We're almost back."
"No. Put me down." Athrun just shook his head, and Dearka continued to follow at what he considered a safe distance.
After a few minutes they arrived back to where the others were.
"Uhmm… Athrun? Why are you carrying Kira?" Lenore asked softly, looking concerned.
"I just twisted my ankle. I'm fine, he just won't let me go." Kira said sounding annoyed, and continued squirming.
"I won't put you down, because I know it's more than a twisted ankle."
"I'm being held hostage!" Kira protested, and they all ignored his annoyed protests.
"What makes you say that son?" Patrick looked amused by the situation.
"You know as well as I do, dad, that for Kira to admit something is painful it has got to be pretty bad. I don't think it is merely a twisted ankle; which is why I'm not letting him walk on it. I don't want it to get any worse than it already is."
Patrick nodded in understanding and Kira squirmed more, "Would you put me down, Zala?! I'm fine!"
"No, I am not putting you down."
Kira growled at Athrun, annoyed. "Well, let's go ahead and take Kira to the infirmary, and find out what exactly it is." Commander Cruset suggested calmly.
Athrun felt Kira tense, but ignored it and followed the Commander to the base's infirmary. When they arrived there was a doctor there, already waiting for them.
"Mr. Yamato, let's take a look at that ankle." The doctor said in a kind, warm voice. Athrun carried Kira over to one of the beds, and Athrun felt Kira grip his arm in a tense grip for a split second before Kira was set gently on the bed.
Kira sighed, and gave Athrun an annoyed look. "Mr. Yamato, my name is Doctor Ootori. Can you please take off your shoes and socks so I can see your ankle." Doctor Ootori asked kindly.
Kira nodded before untying his shoes, and pulling off his socks. He set them in a small pile next to him, and stretched his legs out in front of him. Athrun stood next to Kira, and watched the doctor carefully. The doctor started his examination and it was rather obvious in the beginning that there was some severe swelling. Athrun frowned and shifted guiltily. If I hadn't pulled him, maybe he wouldn't have hurt his ankle… but at least I can carry him around instead of letting him aggravate it.
After a few minutes, Doctor Ootori started turning Kira's foot in different directions, and asking what hurt and how bad. The other pilots and the Council had stepped out of the room because it was crowded with everyone in there, Athrun stayed because he was there when Kira got hurt and because Athrun and Kira were so close.
After a few minutes Doctor Ootori sighed and looked at Kira, then looked at Athrun. "I need to have some x-rays done, Mr. Yamato. And an MRI I think." Kira sighed and fell backwards on the bed; before laying his arm over him eyes and muttering something under his breath about stupid injuries and x-rays.
Doctor Ootori went and got the form for the x-rays and the MRI, and Athrun looked at Kira. "You okay?"
"I told you I was fine, but you dragged me here anyway. You're all fussing over nothing."
"Better safe than sorry Kira. I feel bad, this is my fault."
"No, it's not. It could have happened from anything."
Athrun frowned but didn't argue. Doctor Ootori returned shortly after and handed the papers to Athrun. "Kira? You ready?"
"I guess…" he muttered, still obviously annoyed about the whole thing.
"Okay."
Kira slid off the bed, and the doctor grabbed his arm, stopping him before he stepped on his foot.
"You'll aggravate it worse if you walk on it, please, either use a wheelchair or let your friend carry you."
Kira sighed and glanced at Athrun, who before Kira could respond stepped over to Kira, and picked him up and carried him piggy back style. "Gah! Put me down!" Kira yelled startled.
Patrick, Lenore, Dearka, Nicol, and Miguel were waiting outside the room, everyone else left so it would be less crowded. They heard Kira's yell from where they were and all looked at the door startled, a moment later Athrun came out carrying Kira.
"Well? What did they say?" Lenore asked her son, worried.
"They're doing an MRI and some x-rays, they don't think anything is broken, he thinks it might be a torn ligament." Athrun said with a frown, and adjusted Kira's weight so he wouldn't drop him, and Kira wrapped his arms around Athrun's neck so he wouldn't fall.
"I got you Kira." He said softly, grinning over his shoulder at Kira. Kira frowned and made a face at him, but when Kira shifted to settle his weight better his ankle brushed against Athrun's side roughly, and Kira inhaled sharply. Athrun knew it hurt, and he was worried about Kira.
An MRI, three x-rays, and four hours later; it was decided that Kira had a torn ligament, and some muscle strain and Kira was told not to walk on it, and was given a pair of crutches and told to come back in a week to check his progress.
Kira sighed totally depressed as he got into the passenger seat of Athrun's car. Lenore had picked it up, and Patrick had driven her home. Dearka had left a few minutes ago, when he found out Kira was okay. Nicol set the crutches in the back and climbed in the seat behind Kira, because he was spending the night. Miguel pulled up then to pick up Rusty, they waved goodbye and left. "You know, I was planning on staying at a hotel." Kira spoke up annoyed.
Athrun turned to Kira, "You can't do that!"
"And why not?" Kira asked with a raised eyebrow.
"It'd break mom's heart, and I don't want you to make it worse." Kira sighed and stopped arguing, settling in his seat.
Athrun glanced at Kira out of the corner of his eye, I'm so glad you're okay, Kira… He thought briefly before setting his hand on top of Kira's and starting the car. Kira glanced at Athrun surprised and smiled after a moment, squeezing his hand before relaxing; and looking over the instructions and pain medication the doctor had given him It was a pleasant ride home.
End chapter 5~
