Hello there, ladies and gentleman *bows*. I am cooooomiiinnnngggggg~~ again. Here it is , next chapter of this story. I hope this is not boring you. I managed to write another chapter after my update yesterday. Applause, applause, thank you, thank you, lol XDD

I realize it very well if my story is far from perfect. Too many wrong grammar and maybe a boring scene or etc. But that's how it is. Thank you for read and still bear it until now. I hope I can finish this story until THE END words written at the end of the page. I just loves Cagalli and Athrun very much.

Well then, here we go for another chapter! ENJOY! CHEERSSSSS!

PS : I AM SORRY FOR WRONG GRAMMAR, SENTENCE AND ETC. I DON'T OWN GUNDAM SEED AND GUNDAM SEED DESTINY AS WELL. But I love it very much, especially Athrun and Cagalli,hahahaha.

Who Am I?

CHAPTER 8

Flashback :

"I wonder what did you had in mind before lost conscious. You know, whenever your mind accept or tried to remember something, it will cause incredible pain at your head. That's why you lost conscious last time."

"I-Is that so?" Her face turned red because she remember clearly what came in her mind that time. That flash of memories of her and this guy.

"Your face turned red, you know. Then,may I assume it's about...me?" He hoped so and can't help but smiles a bit to her.

"Y-you! Why you assumed like that?" Now she wondering if he can read her mind.

"Because I won't allow anyone or any guys make you blushing red like this, except me." With that, he lean forward and kiss her nose and cheeks quickly before he turn around and moves to the door. "I will go for call the doctor awhile for check up on you. Please behave, Princess. And, you may remember everything I said and do." He smirking to her and close the door, leaving behind his red face wife who's screaming and yelling some "pervert" and "jerks" words to him.

...

It's sunny day. A fine weather. But somehow, it's not such a sunny mood for Cagalli. There she is, amber eyes glaring and her hand curled into fist. Seriously, she dislike this kind of things which held in front of her by Myrna. Since first Myrna dragged her and showed that things to her, she dislike it immediately. A dress. Yes, it is a freaking dress. Whatever her condition, she always have the urge to rip that kind of clothes into pieces. Myrna smiles wholeheartedly to her. Maybe this time, she can persuade this young lady into dress. Yes, maybe this time. But, she is wrong. Cagalli growled.

"Why the hell I have to wear that kind of things eh, ?" her voice trembling with the urge for shouting. She tries to held her emotion, at least in front of a elder woman.

"Didn't Master Athrun told you already, Milady?" Myrna look at her.

Cagalli minds wondering at some time ago.

"A ball?" she asked him confusedly.

Athrun smiled to her. No, smirked. Ahh...the chance again, he thought.

"Yes, the ball. I believe you knew it, right? We got an invitation for the ball tonight. As the leader of this nation, we have to come to show our respect." He smiles to her. Maybe this is too fast asked her to join such activities as Representative since she is still not in stable condition. But this is not about handle document of report or whatsoever. This is just a ball and she just have to accompany him. No way in hell he come alone without a date. He is married man after all. And he gonna bring his wife along with him to this event. He will.

"But,but...the ball...uhh" Cagalli stammered.

"Please, come with me to the ball. We are husband and wife after all."

Cagalli cheeks turned a bit red hear that. She still not used about their status as married couple.

"But, can't you go with Lacus?" she tried to refuse. Well, she feels anxious about meet many people with her current condition. How if someone greet her and she even doesn't remember who it is. The person will be dissapointed. She doesn't want to dissapoint people. That's her nature.

"No way. Why I have to go with the other woman as my date if I have a wife already?"

"But-"

No way Athrun Zala will back off. He will get what he want. It's time to use some dirty persuading. He stepped closer to her. Cagalli frowned.

"Well, you can refuse it. But, there will be a punishment for it." He is standing right in front of her now.

Cagalli sense a danger and tried to backwards. But, he's not gonna let her go easily. He catched her body before she can escape and put his arms around her waist. Cagalli tries to struggle.

"Hey, where the hell you put your damn-"

"You may refuse it. But the punishment is, I won't let you go for tonight. No matter how desperately you want to escape from me, I won't let you. You have to sleep in my arms tonight and act as my bolster all the night. Understand hmm, my dear wife?" he whispered huskily at her ears.

Cagalli face shows her horror. Although they are married, but when she is in current condition, they never sleep that close like embrace each other. Or, do any 'activities'. Athrun, being a gentleman, restrain himself for to do so. He can't lie he want to touch her, but he won't do something against her will. But a little threatening won't hurt, right?

"Y-You won't dare..." she stopped struggle and look at him with horror.

"And, why I won't dare to?" he tightened his grip around her waist. Bringing her closer to him.

"B-Because..."

"Because you are my wife. And I have my very right to touch you, my dear wife..." with that, Athrun kissed her neck lightly.

Cagalli blushing hardly and scream her usual words about Athrun. But Athrun knows if he is win.

Cagalli gritted her teeth and growled. At last, she agreed about Athrun proposal. Well, it's better than have to be lock in Athrun arms all the night. No way.

"But, should I wear that kind of clothes?" she pointing at the dress at Myrna hands.

Myrna sigh heavily. She thought she can make her wear a dress easily if this young lady lost her memories about her hatred towards dress, but it's wrong.

"What kind a ball if you don't wear a dress, Milady. You may not wear any casual clothes for the event like this." Myrna step forward towards her.

"But-" Cagalli tries to protest.

"No buts, Princess. Now just behave and let me give some magic to you!"

The maids around that room can hear some shriek and yelling from inside.

...

Athrun tapping his foot impatiently. He is waiting for Cagalli to come down from upstairs. The ball will start in a hour. Not include the ride to there. He decide to go upstairs and get her, but stopped. He held his breath at the sight upstairs. Cagalli step down from upstairs with Myrna trailing behind her smiling contently. She looks so beautiful. Her body wrapped in blue and green dress perfectly. Her hair fixed with white ribbon a bit. She walking down slowly to him. Careful at each step, afraid she will tripped at this kind of high heels. Knowing how Cagalli hated high heels, Myrna prepared some shoes with not so high at the heels. Somehow she managed to make Cagalli agreed wear that kind of shoes. Well, as long as it's not that HIGH high heels. A natural make up can't hide her natural beauty. He offered his hands. Cagalli put her hands to him and blushing a bit. He looks so handsome at black suit. His young features and his glowing emerald eyes make everything fit so perfect. Cagalli shook her head about the thought. Get a hold of yourself, Cagalli!

Athrun kissed her hand and smiles at her,

"You looks very beautiful and perfect, my Princess."

Cagalli rolled her eyes. But can't hide her nervousness about Athrun act.

Frowning, she ask Athrun,

"What should I do if someone talk to me? You know if I..."

"Then, don't let go of me. Don't be apart from me until the ball finish. I will cover for you." He reassure her.

Cagalli just nodded.

"Then, shall we go Princess?"

Cagalli glare at him.

"Don't Princess me, Zala!"

"Yes, yes, Mrs. Zala." He laughing and escort her outside. Whispering a thank you to Myrna before take off for the night.

She can't hide her nervousness. So much people around her. She tightens her grip at Athrun arms. He greetings some people and introduce her as his wife. She just will smiles and nodded to them. And answer a bit if they ask her some question. She let Athrun handle most of their question. Her eyes wondering around the hall. Many man and woman dance and greeting each other. With many kind of dress and tuxedo and suit.

"Shall we dance?"

She turn her attention to Athrun. Did she hear him right? He asked for dance?

"Uhm...but I am not sure if I can-"

"That's okay. I will guide you like usual."

Cagalli frowned but she nodded. Athrun lead her to the dance floor and pur his hands around her waist. They dance slowly and quietly. Athrun stare at her and mesmerize her beauty. He caught some insecure expression and frown,

"What's wrong?"

She looks at him.

"No. It's nothing, really."

"Feel tired already?"

"It's not. Just, well..."

"Let's get some drink then. We can rest for awhile."

He drag her to the other side and before he leave her, he assure her he will be back before she know it. Cagalli sighing and sit down. Her eyes scanning around the hall. Actually, she feels a bit dizzy. Somehow this kind of situation seems familiar to her. She ever in this kind of event before. She knew it. Just when and how or with who, she can't remember. She close her eyes and tries to relax. But her peace state disturbed when she feels someone tapping her. She open her eyes and see a black haired guy smiling at her. She stand up and look at him.

"Yes? May I help you,uhm..."

"Joshua. It's Joshua Wilbert from Scandinavia, my Princess. Forgive my rudeness, but do you mind have some dance with me, Princess Cagalli of ORB?" he offer his hand to her.

She just look at his gesture, not sure what to do. She don't feels like wanna have a dance with another person. And where the hell that blue haired guy who'd suggested her to not leave his side before they took off to this place anyway. Now it's him who leave her for Godness sake.

"Uhm...you see, . It's my honor, but actually I don't feel like-"

"One dance I believe it's not hurt, Princess. I just want to be friendly with you. Although unfortunately you are married already."

She dislike his tone and his smirking lips. She is definitely dislike this guy from Scandinavia.

"Look,mister. It's not like I am rude or what. But I really-"

"Is something wrong here?"

Joshua turn his body and find Athrun standing behind him. His expression shows a bit anger. He hear and know very well this guy tries to force his wife for a dance with him.

"Well well. If it's not Athrun Zala of Orb. I guess you mind if I ask your lovely wife to dance with me?" he smiles to Athrun.

"Just if she willing to." He staring at Cagalli.

"No. I feels tired already. Forgive my rudeness." She mumble quietly.

"You hear that, Joshua. Now if you please excuse us. We will retire for this night." He caught Cagalli wrist and bring her back home.

"But, the ball-"

"We are finish here." He answer quickly and lead her to the parking lot outside.

Actually, he accept some information from her secret bodyguard who guard her secretly. There's some guy who keep their eyes to her. Hear that, Athrun worriedness increase if it's some member of crazy group who targeting Cagalli. His hand grip his gun inside his jacket and his other hand wrapped around her protectively. He hopes they don't make their moves, not in this kind of place.

"Athrun, what's wrong? You seems weird."

"Nothing. Just walk have to go back home quickly."

"Why's that? Is something wrong?"

He doesn't reply her question. His eyes scanning around. Their bodyguard still guard them secretly in safe distance. He did instructed them to keep eyes at mysterious people, and take some action if there's some clear moves from them. They reach the car and Athrun eyes not stop looking around. He open front door for her when some gunshots hear. Athrun cursing and take his gun immediately, shoving Cagalli inside the car and turn around for counter attack them. Cagalli eyes wide in terror upon hearing the gunshots. She tries to figure out what's happen but Athrun lock her inside the car.

"Athrun! What's happen? Who's them?Hey!" she tries to open the door but it doesn't budge. She saw Athrun took out the gun from his jacket and shot at something or someone outside. She can hear some curse and some gunshots from far behind them.

Athrun tries to counter attack them. But they hide their existence goodly. Then he hears some other gunshots behind. It must be their bodyguard take some action as well. Taking the chance, he open the front door of their car and hopping inside. Starting the key, he drive quickly from that place. Some people and security start to gathering and screaming. Damn that mysterious people.

"Who are they? Why they shot us? Are you okay?" Cagalli asking beside him. A worry expression showed at her beautiful features. Athrun smiles a bit knowing she is worried about him and reassure her if he is alright. They don't speak until reach their mansion later. Athrun know they start to make their move. And he better prepare about it if he doesn't want any bad happen to Cagalli. He won't let that happen to her. He won't.

To be Continue

There! Chapter 8 finish! Don't forget to leave a review after read this pleaseeeeeeeeee. I love you all guys! HAVE A HAPPY SUNDAY!

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AZMARIA EVE