23Disclaimer: I don't own anything of Gundam Seed related i.e Gundam Seed Destiny, Gundam Seed Astray,etc If I did, I would make it even more exciting and I would be filthy rich, but I don't, all is the property of Mitsuo Fukuda. (sigh)
A/N: Summary
Based in the modern world, where war still rages on between the Earth Alliance and the PLANTS, Athrun Zala is called to war by his father but he must leave everything behind, even the girl of his dreams, but Cagalli Yula Athha isn't going to just sit around and wait. With the help of her tomboy looks, she enlists just to be with him, even if it meant facing the danger head on.
Pairings: As mich as I can fit in, but mainly Athrun & Cagalli and bit off Kira & Lacus.
This is my second Gundam Seed Fic, if you want, the first is on my profile under the name "Broken Promises" short one-shot fic Kira & Lacus pairing there.
Bombs, Bullets and Love
Chapter 1: The Beginning
Athrun Zala, currently commander of the 2nd line defense forces of Carpentaria sat in his quarters, thinking of a particular blonde girl with bright amber eyes.
Flashback
It was an autumn night and two lone figures lay below a tall sakura tree.
"Athrun" said the girl with blonde hair and amber eye named Cagalli.
"Hmm" responded Athrun.
"Do you ever think about the future?" Asked Cagalli.
"Why do you ask that?" Asked Athrun
"Oh just something on my mind" said Cagalli resting her head on the blue haired man's chest listening to his heartbeat.
A gentle breeze fell upon the two occupants as they watched the sunset bestowed upon them. Its beautiful rays giving everything it could touch an extra glow.
"I wonder how Lacus and my little brother are doing" said Cagalli.
"You still think that Kira is younger than you" Laughed Athrun.
"Damn right he is" snapped Cagalli and playfully punching Athrun's shoulder.
"Oww, you know Cagalli, you could probably join the army with that much strength" Athrun Joked rubbing his arm.
"Are you calling me a boy?" asked Cagalli and grinning like a madman or should I say madwoman.
"What would you do if I said you are" smiled Athrun.
"I would do…THIS" and with that the blonde haired beauty pounced onto the defenceless green eyed male.
The two began wrestling with each other, rolling all over the place only to have Athrun on top in the end. Their faces only an inch apart and already their faces were blushing the colour crimson red.
'Am I in heaven already?' thought Athrun, the blonde scent exciting him bit by bit. The female lost in the green orbs of the young man.
A minute went by, and Athrun closed off their distance by placing his lips onto hers with a gentle kiss.
'This is must be a dream' thought Cagalli, feeling the pair of soft, gentle lips and responded in kissing back closing her eyes, enjoying the feeling of the man lips.
If it were possible to stay like that forever the two would but however both had to break apart for air. As soon as they did, their lips found each other again but more passionate this time.
When they broke away, Athrun dug into his pocket revealing a small silver ring with a purple gem.
"Cagalli, don't get the wrong idea, I know our relationship is going to quick, but promise me this, promise me you will remain mine not matter what happens as long as you wear this ring" said Athrun, slipping the jewelry onto the female's hand.
"Has the mighty Athrun Zala lost his himself because of me?" giggled Cagalli. Grabbing his neck and placing another kiss, "I was yours to begin with Zala" smiled Cagalli.
Scene change
Months later, two occupants now stood in one of Orb's military airport, everything around them were completely unnoticed as they focused on each other.
"Why Athrun, why do you have to go fight again? Why do you have to leave me again" cried Cagalli, fighting the tears which were about to fall any moment.
"It can't be helped; if I don't go then the world will never be at peace, you must understand this Cagalli" said Athrun.
"But…" the blonde protested, letting the tears drop down her botchy red cheeks.
"Don't cry, I'll be back as soon as I can, promise me you will wait for me till then ok" said Athrun wiping away the tears and bringing the girl into a tight embrace and kissing her forehead.
"….Ok" agreed Cagalli, tears still falling but returned the hug nonetheless.
End Flashback
Athrun smiled at those wonderful memories, as they brought back a bit of comfort from the stress of war.
"I wonder what your doing now Cagalli" thought Athrun and drifting off into a chain of possible assumptions, only to be broken when someone knocked on his door.
"Who is it and what do you want?"
"Ensign Harajima sir, I was ordered to inform you that Chairman Zala requests all commanding officers to attend a meeting at 0900 hours"
"Very well, thank you, continue your order"
"Sir"
And with a salute, the soldier left.
"I wonder what you want this time, father" said Athrun to no one in particular. Looking at the clock and noticing there was at least 5 hours before the meeting. Athrun climbed onto his bed, trying to get some shuteye only to think off a blonde haired beauty before falling asleep.
Meanwhile on the other side of Orb
Another couple watched the ocean from their new home, the water crashing against the shore then drifting away again. A continuous cycle as is the cycle of life.
"Kira…." one of the couple with pink hair and baby blue eyes said.
"Yes, what is it Lacus?" asked the male named Kira whose violet eyes found the pink haired princess more interesting than anything else.
"Will you need to fight again?" asked Lacus with a sad smile.
The brown haired male stared into the deep ocean blue eyes, only to find hurt and sadness. Not wanting to see this, he brought the pink haired beauty in a warm embrace.
"No, I said before that I won't fight again" replied Kira. "I promised you that I would stay with you, no matter what happens" The words calming the pink haired female.
"Thank you, Kira" said Lacus, then tilting her head up and bringing her lips onto the soft ones she enjoyed touching. Kira responded with a stronger kiss, one with more passion in it.
When they broke for air, both still stood in their embrace, watching the sunset before them and enjoying every bit of it.
"I wonder how Athrun and my sister are doing" asked Kira never letting his eyes go off the beauty before him.
"I'm sure their alright, Cagalli's a strong girl and Athrun won't let a best friend down" smiled Lacus.
"I believe your right" smiled Kira and placing a kiss on the girl's forehead.
At the very same moment just outside the Carpentaria command center
"I see, so you're the new recruit, Akira Hibiki, am I correct?" a commanding officer asked the new recruit, who had blonde hair, and dressed in a green ZAFT uniform.
"Yes Sir" replied Akira.
"Well I'm commander Oda, 1st line defence forces, but I suppose it doesn't matter to you since your assigned to the 2nd line defence with commander Zala." explained Oda while looking into Akira's profile.
"Yes Sir" said the blonde.
"One question though, what made you join the army?" questioned Oda who was curious about many things.
"Sir, I joined the army because I believe it's my duty to protect my family and friends no matter what will happen" replied Akira.
"Well then, I expect to see you with outstanding performance no matter which position you're in" saluted Oda.
"Yes Sir" saluted Akira back.
When the commander left, the young blonde chuckled to himself at how easy the test was apply. "And I thought coordinators were supposed to be smart"
"It won't be long now….Athrun Zala" Akira said to himself. Grinning like a madman which was not noticed by anyone.
Hours later, a meeting took place and the poor blue haired boy had listen to old geezers rambling about more defence and other stuff which always lead to a point where they would say "Damn naturals".
After the meeting.
"Athrun wait, I need to speak with you for a moment" Said Patrick Zala.
Following the chairman into his office, Athrun could only shiver at the sight of that room. There was barely any light only a few from the windows and the blue outline on the wall made it look like an ice cave or a dark hole, every bit of happiness would be drowned in that room.
"What is the matter father?" asked Athrun.
"Athrun, remember that you are my son, and as a father I love you very much, yet still why do you insist on keeping your men like their your best buddies, I mean the security around here is so weak, a natural spy would easily be able to penetrate the defences and assassinate you on the spot" snapped Patrick going into his cold tone of voice.
"Father, as I have said it in the past, I will say it again. These are lives we are talking about, I have no right in this world to use them as pawns, ready to be knocked down by a single bullet" said Athrun.
Getting angry, Patrick Zala snapped "Athrun, you do remember that this is war, no matter what you are, you either kill or get killed"
Athrun remained silent, not wanting his emotions get the best of him.
The chairman smiled "Well then, that all I need to say, return to your post, commander"
"Sir" and with a salute he left.
"Athrun, what am I going to do with you? You know your mother would want nothing more than see you happy, and yet when I'm fighting for your happiness, this is how you repay me" Patrick said to himself. His eyes focusing onto a photo of his deceased wife with his son.
When Athrun returned to his room, he was more than angry, his father had become the monster, no the devil himself. He remembered how kind and loving he was when his mother was still alive but now, the kind and gentle man died, resurrected by one who only seeks revenge.
His eyes then went to a picture of his loving mother, how he wished to be held by a gentle loving mother again. "Mother…." Said Athrun as he wandered into the world of thought not noticing that someone was already inside waiting for him.
Click
Blinking, his eyes went wide, that was no ordinary click, it was the sound of a gun. Turning around, his eyes focused onto his assassin, wearing a pair of shades, dressed in a green military uniform and his blonde hair just in the mist of the shadows.
"Who are you and what do you want?" asked Athrun.
"Now isn't that a funny question, Athrun Zala. My name is Akira Hibiki, but why bother knowing it when you are going to die anyway" snickered Akira.
"Well then shoot already" snapped Athrun.
"What?"
"If you are going to do it, shoot already" growled Athrun.
However the blonde stood still, his grip on the firearm looked like it was slipping. Taking the initiative, Athrun did the dumbest thing a man would do against an armed enemy; he tackled the blonde, only to have him land two soft moulds.
"Since when did males have breasts" Athun asked himself.
"My, my, this sure brings back a few memories" the blondes voice suddenly changing from a male to a melodious female.
"A….a girl?" Athrun managed to blurt out.
"WHAT DID YOU THINK I WAS DUMBASS!" the female shouted. Removing the shades, revealing two bright amber orbs, ones Athrun would give anything to see.
"Ca….Cagalli?"
"Hello to you too, sweet heart" said Cagalli, leaning her head up and giving Athrun a small kiss on the lips.
A/N: Well there you go, my second Gundam Seed Fic, How do you think? I'm going to write my second chapter as soon as I can. In my story I'm going to remove the mobile suits in it, so when I said modern world, I meant as in military weapons, tanks, fighter jets, battleships, etc. Until then give me a review ok!
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