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.
For those who are confused, the Cagalli is using the character Akira Hibiki as a coverup to stay in the army.
Also new characters now enter the story.
Bombs, Bullets and Love
Chapter 2: Steps in Life
"Hello to you too, sweet heart" said Cagalli, leaning her head up and giving Athrun a small kiss on the lips.
"This isn't a dream is it" asked Athrun. Responding to the kiss with more passion than a man could give.
"Well if it's a dream, then I suppose this wouldn't hurt right" said Cagalli, whacking Athrun on the head.
"Oww, hey watch it, well it's not a dream, happy?" smiled Athrun, picking himself and the blonde off the ground.
"You bet I am, you don't know what I went through without you around" whined Cagalli hugging the male at the same time.
"Aww, really? You don't know how much I would give to be with you again" smiled Athrun causing a small blush to appear on the girls cheeks.
"Anyways what have you been doing for the past 2 months without me" said Cagalli hoping to change the subject. The red cheeks almost made her look like a tomato.
Sensing the girls embarrassment, Athrun decided to add fuel to the fire "Oh nothing just thinking off my future wife" teased Athrun.
"Really?" perked Cagalli, giving Athrun another passionate kiss.
Athrun complied by deepening the loving gesture and making it last for a good 5 minutes.
Meanwhile in a secret EAF science facility.
Total chaos was brewing about, the alarms all going off and security was so confused even a dog would be able to penetrate it.
"Quickly inform Lord Djibril, the test subject number 3 has escaped, I repeat, test subject 3 has escaped" a scientist said into the intercom.
"Seal off all exits and entrances to this facility, she won't be getting away that easily" a commanding officer barked to his soldiers.
"Sir!"
"Sir this is section 3, the target is…..ARGHHH…."
"Ahh, enemy attack I repeat ene…my….ZAFT…..static
"Lord Djibril, the base is under attack"
"WHAT! How come you idiots didn't detect them earlier" Yelled Djibril.
"Sir….they took out the radar…and the outpost…before we could detect them..." stuttered the soldier in fear.
"Argh, useless all of you" Djibril growled in frustration. "That's it, we are abandoning this facility, I want all data from here removed and erased, don't leave a single bit of detail".
"Sir"
"Damn you Patrick Zala!"
During the assault on the laboratory (ZAFT forces)
"Commander Joule!" a soldier shouted in the midst of battle.
"Yes what is it?" asked Yzak
"The facility is secured as ordered but it seems that all the data was erased during our attack" the soldier replied.
"I see, how is commander Elsman's assault unit coming along?" asked Yzak.
"Sir his unit has completed his task of taking out all primary and secondary defences as well as the main gate"
"Good and lastly what about Lieutenant Asuka unit?" asked Yzak who was curious to see how the young soldier was improving so quickly in ranks.
"Lieutenant Asuka's unit has already reached the heart of the laboratory, however he says that Djibril is no where to be found" the soldier replied.
"I see, well that's disappointing Djibril was able to escape through our fingers again, but I suppose it can't be helped" Yzak sighed.
"Very well, go inform the other commanding officers to cease their operations and regroup back at quadrant B4, codename is Dragon head"
"Sir!" the soldier saluted and then left to carry out his orders.
Currently with Shinn Asuka
"Pathetic all of them, didn't even put up a challenge, even commander Elsman's unit wouldn't have needed to waste his ammunition on these insects" Shinn Asuka said to himself as he looked at the artwork his unit created.
"Sir, commander Yzak has issued all forces retreat back to quadrant B4" said one of Shinn's soldiers.
"Is that right? Hmph, guess Djibril must have escaped again, that bastard" growled Shinn.
"EVERYONE, WE'RE HEADING OUT!" Shinn barked to the others who more or less were constantly aiming their weapons in case of an ambush, even though the possibility of one was less than one.
They complied but kept on constant alert no matter what order was given; Shinn practically ordered them to do it.
Either Shinn was dreaming or paranoid but he kept hearing a person crying not far from their position. Taking the risk, telling the rest of his unit to regroup at the rendezvous point, Shinn quietly walked down the blood stained corridor towards the source of noise.
The whimper seemed to get louder as he walked near to a corner, taking out his pistol, readily to defend himself. When he reached it, using his quick reflexes and turning around the corner, his eyes went as big as dinner plates.
A girl with beautiful blonde hair, dressed in what looked like a white shirt and pants sat there curled up in a ball, hugging her legs to her chest, her magenta eyes had tears falling like a waterfall.
As soon as the young girl noticed Shinn, she immediately saw his firearm and began shaking her head and crying "…..no…..Stellar….don't want to…die…"
"Shh, calm down, I not going to hurt you, I here to help you" Shinn said in a calm voice hoping to calm the frightened blonde down.
It seemed to work for a moment until the dead or was believed dead scientist moved, trying to get his own gun aimed at Stellar.
The next moment a gunshot rang through the halls of the abandoned facility, and a sound of a body collapsed to the ground. The enemy was dead.
Putting away his weapon, Shinn went to eye level with Stellar and tried to gain her trust, however as soon as she heard the gunshot she lost all strength and quickly fell unconscious.
Shinn sighed and suddenly noticed what looked like a computer disk, curiosity got the best of him and he quickly pocketed it before picking the unconscious girl off the floor, bridal style, and walking towards the exit.
Back with Athrun and Cagalli
After their "little" make out session, Cagalli asked Athrun "Are you hungry?" as her stomach began to grumble.
"You mean if I am hungry for you? Then yes I am" teased Athrun.
"You so dirty minded Zala" Cagalli grinned. "But I'm serious Athrun, I'm starting to get really hungry"
Seeing the puppy look on Cagalli's face, Athrun could only sigh; his heart melted everytime.
Defeated, Athrun said "Alright lets go, I'm sure there's something in the cafeteria that would fit a princess"
"Well it better be worth it or….HEY! You called my princess again didn't you?" snapped Cagalli, her brain finally registering what Athrun said.
When the two finally reached the cafeteria, Cagalli could only wonder what prepared Coordinators food looked like. However much to her curiosity, it was much more than she expected.
It was the same as normal food except all were packed in rations.
Walking back to Athrun's quarters, Cagalli said "This sure feels familiar" remembering how they first met.
"Well what did you expect; we don't have enough time to grow normal foods like Naturals" Athrun said, with a hint of anger in his voice.
"Hey, watch the discrimination there Zala, I am your future wife you know" said a hurt Cagalli.
"I sorry, guess its my fathers trait" apologized Athrun, cursing himself to say such words.
"I forgive you" said Cagalli and leaning up for a quick kiss.
"I love it when you do that" smiled Athrun.
"Do what?" asked Cagalli, trying to play dumb.
"Doing this" said Athrun, grabbing the blonde's waist and pulling her into him and giving her yet another passionate kiss.
Cagalli responded as usual and consequently, lunch was all forgotten.
Back in ORB
The young brunette currently stayed in his room, lying on his bed and playing around with a certain object. His mind could only ponder on what would happen in the future.
"I was going to give Lacus this, but after what she asked me, I don't think I would be able to now" Kira said to himself.
"Yes, I said I won't fight anymore but, I don't think I will be able to keep that promise, the winds of change are blowing now after all"
Walking to the balcony, he gazed upon the moon; it was a full moon tonight, and its luminous glow greatly calmed the young boy.
His eyes drifted towards the beach, where the pink haired beauty was with the children they helped to orphan; playing around, the pink haro making the children smile and laugh.
However this only made Kira frown, as a small tear slid down his face. He hated crying, he even promised himself not to cry, yet it was natural for a person to cry and he had no control on these emotions.
"Kira what's wrong?" Kira's foster mother asked out of the blue, but also noticing the tear drop.
"It's nothing mother" replied Kira, even though she wasn't his real mom, he would always look to her as one.
"No Kira, tell me whats bothering you, you can't lie to me you know, I know when a person is sad, so tell me whats wrong" said Caridad Yamato (A/N I found her name on Anime Network).
Kira was silent as a rock, he didn't want make it bothersome for his mother, who was already busy enough helping the children.
Noticing a specific red box in his hand, Mrs Yamato smiled and asked "You're planning to marry her is that right Kira?"
Kira nodded but the sad frown remained glued to his face. "You're afraid of her rejection"
"No, that's not what I'm afraid off" said Kira.
"Then whats with the gloom face?" asked Caridad.
"I was going to propse to her but I was stopped when she asked me if I needed to fight once more" said Kira, the tears threatening to fall again.
"I promised her I would'nt but I'm not sure if I can keep that promise now" cried Kira. "I don't want to loose her but I don't think I can stop it now"
"I'm just afraid of losing her" sobbed Kira.
"Kira, I'm sure Lacus will understand" said Caridad in a calm voice hoping to make the young boy stop crying.
"I hope so, because I don't know what I would do without her" said Kira, his voice a little cracked.
"There, There" said Caridad as she pulled her son in a warm embrace. "I'm sure she will never leave you, no matter what happens"
"And besides I want to see some grandchildren" Caridad said, trying to lighten the mood.
Kira smiled "Thank you mom, for everything" returning the embrace.
In another EAF facility
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN SHE'S VANISHED?" yelled Djibril.
"Sir…our men were….killed…before…they could…reach her" the young soldier stuttered in fear.
"ARGH, damn it, Djibril slammed his fist on his desk causing the table to shake.
A scientist then entered the room "Sir, I don't believe she is any use to us anyways"
"Why is that?" asked Djibril.
"She has only started the level one reconstruction process, where her abilities will be as good as coordinators, however…"
"However?"
"She is still human"
I like to thank r, Sunflower Seeds, Cari-Akira, Freedom ZGMF-X10A, WolfRider 87, KiraTatashi and for reviewing the first
chapter, thanks a lot, it means a lot to me.
A/N: Well there you go, my next chapter, hopefully you enjoyed it, I'll try to update again as soon as possible.
SacredBlade