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Chapter 4

It has been a week since the incident happened. Cagalli was still ignoring Athrun, even when they are in the same room, she treats him just like she would to other fellow leaders and officers, with formalities. She would only talk to him about military and things related to their duties, but they talk only in meetings, they never talk in private unlike before, he would visit her in her office to try to get her to have a break and eat, but now he can't.

Cagalli still seems angry, it's been like for the past days she throws her fits more often than usual. She's more stubborn than usual. She keeps on skipping her meals and such. Athrun on the other hand even though he wants to approach her, he hesitates cause no matter how much he tries she would always find a way to avoid him.

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"You guys we have to finally commence our plan before we leave Orb." Meyrin said

"You're right but it will be hard, I mean this could cause us trouble. When I mean trouble it will be big trouble." Lunamaria replied

"How about we inform that guy, you know the former bodyguard of Attha. Was it Kisaka or something?" Shinn suggested

"You mean inform him ahead of time, so people wouldn't get worried?" Lunamaria said with an arched eyebrow

"But how do we contact him? Do any of you know him personally?" Meyrin asked

Luna shook her head, while Shinn said "I think I have the Attha's phone number. Athrun gave me a number if I remember he said if he can't be contacted personally, I should try this number. He just said it's the Attha's personal landline."

"Well, try to contact him using that number, and try to explain to him the details of the plan. Oh, and yeah ask him if we could borrow that place for a couple of days, and if it has cctv cameras, though it probably has those." Lunamaria instructed him

"I hope our plan works though, we only have until Monday to stay here, we've been busy that last couple of days so we can't really do the plan, so hopefully it would be a huge success." Meyrin prayed

The other two nodded in agreement.

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Athrun after having a hectic day finally was able to relax, Cagalli have been indirectly torturing him by giving him more assignments to do. I guess that's her way of payback or something. After heading home and changing into his polo shirt and jeans, he decided to walk around the busy streets of Onogoro. He, went walking around the shops and just thinking about how Cagalli could forgive him, that is if he would be able to talk to her.

As he was walking around all he sees were couples enjoying their fun night by going out on dates or eating dinner with their children. He noticed he was the only one flying solo tonight. He then decided to eat dinner, he went to Pizza Hut to eat some pasta and pizza. Though it was lonely he didn't mind, and just enjoyed his meal. After eating his dinner he decided to go to the nearby park, once again it was just full of couples, well what would you expect in a Friday night of course it's the perfect day to go out and have fun. Inside the park, were a bunch of different couples. One couple were a bunch of high school students, on a date still on their uniforms. He then wondered that what if both he and Cagalli were just a bunch of normal high school students back then when they were 16 or 18, would it be different? Rather than a soldier and a rebellious princess, who were fighting in a war, maybe they could've done such things like just worrying about assignments and not obligations to both of their nations. Another was a couple who both looked like young professionals, he again wondered what if both of them are just like the two, just your average employees, and not leaders of a nation maybe life would've been simpler and they don't have to hide their relationship in secret so much. There was also a married couple, the father was playing with his children while the mother was just sitting watching over her family. He was thinking maybe they would be like that too if they were settled down with each other and have children,

"I wonder how many will we make?" He thought, Athrun suddenly blushed

While looking at the peaceful family, "I'm sure that if we do have children, it's not Cagalli watching over the children, it would be the opposite. I'll be the one watching over her and the kids, while they run around and play." He said to himself, with a chuckle. Lastly, there was an old couple sitting beside each other holding hands just staring blankly at the stars above them, he thought that it was a sweet sight, seeing two people who have been together for years but still love the other, he thought would he and Cagalli be the same once they reach that age, would they be together till the end. While thinking of such thoughts a smile escaped from his lips.

"However, right now I don't think it would be possible unless we talk and figure things out." The smile then turned into a frown. He then stood up, and decided to go back.

While walking back, he decided to use a different route, he was looking around the shops that he passes by, when he saw a bridal shop, he stopped for awhile looking at the gown on display, it was a beautiful white tube gown, it was simple but very elegant. He imagined what Cagalli might look like in one, that is if she would be willing to wear it, knowing how much she despises girly stuff.

He imagined the day of their wedding, he was waiting for his bride to walk down the aisle, while he was waiting nervously for her. Kira, his best friend and best man, by his side calming him down. The bridemaids slowly walking, until finally she arrives with Kisaka to be the one beside her, walking her to him. It would a scene like a movie, it would be the most memorable day in both of their lives. He kept on imagining while staring at the dress, when a shop clerk came up to him.

"Excuse me sir, but would you look at our other designs?" The clerk asked

"Oh, no I'm not, I was just passing by when I saw your shop. But, would you happen to know a nearby jewelry shop?" He asked

"Well there is one in next street, but they might be closed by now. However, you could still check if they are open." She suggested

"Ah, okay thanks." He waved goodbye and run fast hoping to still catch it open.

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Cagalli who just finished her last meeting for the day, but that doesn't mean she could finally rest, she still had papers to sign and to look at, before her day finally ends.

She was massaging her temples, while walking the long corridor to her office. She saw Kisaka who seemed to be talking with someone in the telephone.

"Oh, I see, no it's okay she really needs a vacation and they both need to talk things thoroughly. All the work needed is practically done anyways so no need to worry. I'll tell everyone some excuses. And yeah, we have those in all colonies, to check for intruders and such. No, problem." He hangs up the phone

Cagalli approached Kisaka and called him out "Kisaka?"

Kisaka suddenly felt a shiver down his spine, he slowly turned around, seeing the person he didn't want to see at the moment. "Oh Cagalli since when have you been here?" He asked trying not to look her in the eyes.

"Just a while ago, who were you talking to?" She asked

"Oh, just some staff." He said still not looking

"Really? Then what did you talk about?" She said with an arched eyebrow

"Just stuff." He told her

"Are you sure you're not trying to hide something from me, Kisaka?" She said glaring at him

"Oh, don't you have other work to do? And have you eaten dinner? How was the meeting?" He kept on asking questions trying to beat around the bush

"I haven't eaten, the meeting was fine and yes, I still have work." She said with a sigh. "My head hurts, and so is my back."

"Do you wanna rest first or eat dinner?" He asked

"I'm fine I have to finish the document before resting, but tell Myrna to bring me food in my office. I'm feeling famished. Well excuse me I still have work to do." And she continued her walk

Kisaka then let out a sigh of relief, and while swiping the sweat the formed on his forehead.

Cagalli was now inside her office, sitting checking papers. In front of her were a pile of documents that needed approval or needed to be revised.

"This is never ending." She sighed

Still massaging her temples, she then grabbed the ring that was in a chain that she still wears. It was the promise ring Athrun gave her before he left for Plants. She was thinking about him again. The whole week, every time they have to see each other she has to suppress her emotions in order for her to focus on work. It was hard for her to avoid him, to talk to him with formalities. It was hard to face him, for she was afraid to hear out whatever he has to say, she feels that once they things through all her kept emotions will all just flow out. Oh how much she misses him, the time they have their private conversations, their secret dates. Everything about him she misses so dearly. Small drops of tears started from her eyes.

"This isn't the time to think about this Cagalli. You still have work to do." She said to herself while wiping the tears that formed in her eyes.

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The next day, both Cagalli and Athrun woke up, but not in their respective rooms but in an island. Cagalli was in the other end of the island, it was the same with Athrun both of them just wearing their pajamas.

Cagalli who woke up found herself suddenly stranded in a deserted island.

"Where the heck am I?" She was in panic.

"Hello? Is anybody there?" She kept on shouting and walking around.

She was too shock by the sudden abduction, was she kidnapped. But how can she, when the security in the manor was too tight and it would be impossible for any kidnapper to just easily get in, unless there was a spy working inside the manor. It could be possible, but why didn't they tie her? Or why was there no guard to check on her? It was so weird. The only thing she remembered was she was sleeping soundly in her room and the next she was in an island.

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Athrun was the same he woke up by the sound of the waves. He was first thought he was just dreaming, so he was rubbing both of his eyes, but after that he realized it wasn't a dream but he really was in the beach or an island. So, he was walking trying to find someone. He didn't bring any weapons to protect himself. It didn't seem to be kidnap or something cause there was no one to look at him. He was trying to recall how he got here, surely enough all he remembered was when he was sleeping someone went inside his place, so he got up but before he could turn around to see the intruder, he was knocked off. The place he was hit still hurts, but there was no blood.

While he was walking around he saw another person, he tried to hide so that he won't be noticed by the enemy. So, before jumping to pin down the person, he got a rock for protection.

"In the count of three 1, 2, 3. Jump!" He thought

As he jumped to pin down the enemy, he was shocked because it was a girl and the girl was none other than "Cagalli!" he shouted with surprise.

A/N Hope you guys enjoyed the chapter. Please do leave some reviews. Next chapter might be the last so see you guys on the possible last chapter. Thankies!