CHAPTER TWO
JUPITER AIRFIELD 1300H
“Eagle one is boarding in gate 5, Xeth. We need to hurry.” Jesse fixed her uniform before taking her suitcase with her and charging towards the direction of the gate. “Where were you last night? I was looking for you in the party. You weren’t in your room too.”
Xeth grinned at the puzzled comrade. ‘Hey! I was looking around the ship… You know, in case I miss it. We stayed here for 6 months after all…” She followed behind her friend.
“You’re right… My gosh! And in those 6 months, we never got to have a boyfriend! Oh my! Rica will be laughing at us when we get back!” Jesse shook her head in worry. “Hey…we still have the plane ride…” She wiggled her eyebrows at her friend and superior officer. “What do you say we check out the cabin attendants, huh? I bet some of them are hot enough for us, mobile suit pilots…”
Xeth chuckled at the suggestion. “I’m sorry. But I’d rather date a pilot…or someone who knows how to fly, that is…” She joined in.
“So you want the pilot, eh?” Jesse gave off a mischievous look.
“Hey! That was a joke!” Xeth replied laughing.
“Jokes are half-meant… Besides, you should look around more often!” Jesse said, exasperated. “I mean, you never get to appreciate guys, you know… Get your heart caught once in a while will you?”
Xeth stopped laughing at that. I already did… And it did me no good… They both entered the gate and waited for their seat number to be called out.
“Hey, is something wrong?” Jesse looks at her friend. She smiled. “You’re tired, huh? I know how hard you worked since the beginning of the training. In fact, I think Commander Joule was impressed.”
Xeth smiled ruefully and remembered something. You’ve already showed him you love him and he didn’t want any of you! Wake up! Stop living around him! She faced Jesse with a large smile. “Of course! Hey! You also showed him, huh?!”
Jesse laughed. “Yeah… He is really what Chairman Zala said… Arrogant to the core! Ahahaha!” As their seat numbers were called, they both walked towards the gate and into the plane. “Once we arrived in Orb, it will be home sweet home!”
“You must miss Andrew…” Xeth gave off a knowing smile at her friend.
“OW! You keep that up and I’ll really get angry…” Jesse pouted. “Don’t bring his name up yet… I’m still going to flirt with the cabin attendants remember?” She winked as they seated themselves.
“Isn’t that cheating?” Xeth asked.
“No, no and NO!” Jesse shook her index finger in front of Xeth. “It’s what you call scooping.”
“Scooping?” Xeth gave off a confused look as she took a newspaper in the back pocket of the seat in front of her.
“Scooping is checking out and nothing more. It is definitely different from cheating.” Jesse explained a matter-of-factly. “It’s just like looking at a menu or a brochure… Besides, Andrew does that too. It’s not fair. So...there. I’m not guilty at all. You don’t have to worry. Most couples do that. It actually makes you aware of your competition…therefore, healthy in a relationship.” She added.
Xeth was listening but looking outside the window where she can see the ship they lived for 6 months, the Sovereign. Does Yzak scoop? She immediately shook the thought off and concentrated on the paper in hand.
“Aren’t you excited to be meeting with your cousin once more?” Jesse asked.
“Cagalli is busy. You know how she is…” Xeth answered smiling. “Even Athrun carries a copy of her schedule with him…or else he’ll be obliged to make an appointment.”
“They’re funny, huh?” Jesse’s brows furrowed. “But I do admire them for keeping their relationship intact. Most people connected to politics usually stay away from relationships.”
“They’re both strong… So it’s not a problem for them.” Xeth explains. “Anyway, what about your Andrew? Don’t you think you must be proud of him? He’s the ambassador of Athrun. He’s risking a lot having a relationship with you and here you are…scooping.” Xeth giggled.
Jesse frowned. “Hey… That’s not fair at all…”
ORB, ATTHA MANSION 2000H
Xeth entered to be greeted by Andrew Flagone. “Andrew.” She reached out to shake the man’s hand. “Have you seen Jesse yet?”
“Not yet, Xeth.” Andrew answered weakly.
Xeth immediately sensed trouble. “What’s the matter? Is something wrong?”
Andrew sighed. “I’m sorry, Xeth. I can’t tell you for now. But be assured that I will when the decision is final… You will be the first one to know.” He straightened and walked out of the house.
Xeth continued towards the main hall where she saw Athrun Zala, her soon to be cousin-in-law with Mu Laflaga, the now retired commander acting as adviser for the OIT. She immediately saluted. “Xeth Cobalt reporting, sir.”
“Don’t be too formal, Xeth!” Mu laughed. “Come sit with us… How’s space?”
Xeth smiled. She likes Mu a lot. He’s the only one who seems to feel happy everyday. “Pretty good.”
“Ah, Xeth… Yzak told me you’re very good and scored the highest in the training program.” Athrun grinned. “You showed them, eh?”
Xeth nodded in reply. It’s nice to be back where she could hear compliments and feel accepted once more. “It was as you’ve said, Athrun. Yza - I mean, Commander Joule is a good tactical officer. I’ve learned a lot.” She scolded herself for nearly calling the commander casually.
“Jesse was praised too. I can’t believe you two topped the program.” Mu smiled widely as he stood up from his seat. “You should be tired…”
Xeth immediately posed the question. “What’s happening?”
“Huh?” Athrun asked innocently.
“Don’t play with me, you two… I know something’s happening…” Xeth glared at them.
Athrun sighed. Just like her cousin… He thought remembering his fiancé. “We are not sure yet, Xeth.”
“Well…just tell me then.” Xeth answered. “I won’t jump into conclusions…”
FLAGONE RESIDENCE 2200H
“WHAT?!” Jesse shouted. “That’s impossible!”
“I told you to be quiet, Jesse.” Andrew covered his fiancés mouth as he saw some housemaids look their way. “This is not proven yet. But I’m sure we’ll have answers tomorrow.”
“How can that be?” Jesse looked at the tall man in front of her. “ZAFT can’t possibly be responsible for it…”
“We can’t do anything, Jesse. The Emirs were shocked at the news. Even if the ZAFT denies the theft, it was recorded. ZAFT forces took several GUNDAMs from Morganrate 7 days ago.” He paused. “We all know it’s hard to believe since ZAFT has already sworn peace and even placed an embassy here under the management of Athrun… But, it can’t be helped.” He explained further. “You know how touchy these topics can get. So please…don’t tell anyone yet. I’m sure Xeth knows about it now. You know her…” He held the young woman in his arms.
One week later…
SOVEREIGN
“Commander?” A soldier asked him. But Yzak continued to stare into nothingness. He does hear the voice of course…but he’d rather not confuse his mind for now. His brains chose something else that what’s happening in the present. There have been a lot of distractions but one keeps on appearing almost everyday. Xeth Cobalt. “Leave me. Tell everyone I’ll answer their questions tomorrow.”
“Of course, commander…” The soldier answered reluctantly.
As soon as the soldier got out of his room, he took his phone and view several pictures. They are pictures taken when Xeth was still on board. He has taken pictures of her without her knowledge. He smiled when he saw a picture of her pointing out something from afar. They were visiting the PLANTS that time. It was so…peaceful… He was disturbed by a knock on the door. “Who is it?! Didn’t I tell you to not disturb – “
“What’s the matter with you, Yzal?!” A tall blonde man with the same rank as his entered the room.
“Dearka?” Yzak stood up immediately as he closed his phone and placed it on his desk. “Why are you here?!”
“Why AM I HERE?! Orb is about to declare war and you’re here sitting in your office…having a nice time?!” Dearka shouted. “Have you gone mad?!”
“WHAT!?” Yzak stood frozen. “When did this happen?!” He immediately buttoned his loosened jacket and went for the door. ‘Walk with me to the bridge, Dearka.”
“ZAFT soldiers were caught stealing several mobile suits from Morganrate last week. We denied this of course…but they have hard evidence, Yzak.” Dearka explained. “If this goes on, we’ll be having another war…and this time, it won’t be pretty, believe me... I have seen those new prototypes, Yzak. We better put a stop to this.”
When they arrived in the bridge, Yzak ordered, “Connect us to the Orb Infiltration Unit immediately!”
Orb Infiltration Unit 1400H
“Commander Raize, there is a message from the ZAFT ship, Sovereign. Shall I put it on screen?” A soldier informed.
“Who is it from?” Eric looked at the soldier.
“Commander Yzak Joule, sir.”
Eric Raize faced the large monitor and nodded.
“Commander Raize… I am contacting you now since there has been no order prohibiting this yet. Can I speak with Chairman Zala?” Yzak asked.
“Chairman Zala is not present. I am the only commanding officer in charge of the bridge and an officer from the mobile suit OIT unit.” Eric answered. “What do you want, Commander Joule?”
“I do not see why I should explain. How dare you blame us of stealing your mobile suits?!” Yzak lost control of his rage. He could hear Dearka’s warning from behind him. “We have accepted your request to train soldiers and to give them special coordination skills and this happens? Just what are you Naturals playing on?”
Xeth entered the bridge and immediately saw Commander Raize speaking with Commander Joule.
Eric took notice of the new comer. He turned and motioned for her to come close. “We are not playing anything, Commander Joule.”
At the mention of the name, Xeth looked at the monitor to see a very enraged Yzak.
Yzak was surprised to see Xeth’s face on the monitor. He immediately lost the fury. He stared at the screen for several seconds until he saw Commander Raize looking at him. He clenched his fists.
“Major Xeth is one of the delegates we sent to you to train. I believe you know each other?” Commander Raize asked. “Her team found the theft. She’s in charge of the Guard Units placed in Morganrate. As you can see, Major Xeth’s men can’t be wrong. You have seen her skills.”
Yzak gritted his teeth. Of course, you bastard! It’s her team? He looks worriedly at Xeth and then back at Raize. “It doesn’t mean that if the Major is a good soldier, her subordinate are the same… Besides, no one is perfect. Have you checked the data again? There might be something amiss.” He saw the hurt in Xeth’s eyes but he didn’t flinch. “I expect to talk with Chairman Zala the next time. I will not talk with anyone else. Please inform him of this.” Yzak cut off the communication.
“Bastard!” Eric shouted. He turned to the woman beside her. “Is he that arrogant up close?”
Xeth is still at boiling point at how Yzak insulted her tactics. “What you see is what you get… That’s what they say… But in Commander Joule’s case, it more than what you see…sir.” She snorted in disgust.
Eric laughed and places a hand on the woman shoulder. “Come on; let me treat you to lunch. This might be the last lunch outside since the war is about to begin…”
“Who say’s a war is about to begin, sir?” Xeth looked curiously at the commander.
Eric laughed even louder. “Major…don’t tell me you’re blind? Everything is in chaos right now… Even the ZAFT forces are in chaos… They are beginning to point fingers. It won’t be long until the government declares war…” He paused and looked at Xeth carefully. “Or are you unaware that except for the Tempo and Pulse, the three GUNDAMS; Rage, Venom and Storm were some of the mobile suits stolen?”
They both entered the nearby restraurant. Xeth feeling a bit embarrassed that she is going out with the commander looks about for people she know. And of all the people to be there…
“Xeth!”
She turned to see who it is and was surprised to see Mu Laflaga grinning. I know that smile…oh noh… “Mu… I never thought I’d find you here…” She laughed nervously.
“Former Commander La Flaga…” Eric reached out to shake hands with the older man. “It’s nice to see you here, sir.”
“Commander Raine…well, well… Xeth never cease to amaze me…” Mu winked at the young girl. “Well…I have to leave the both of you…as I see that I am intruding…” He passed by Xeth and whispered, “Nice catch…” He winked and left.
Xeth reddened. Commander Eric Raine never did make his intentions clear to her. She noticed his actions changed a year ago. Eric seems to be nicer and more consid
erate than when she was just a junior officer.
“So you know Commander LaFlaga…” Eric smiled as he offered a seat for Xeth. “Here…”
Xeth nodded as she seated herself. “A family friend…”
“I see. He must be a very good friend of Mr. Yamato?” Eric asked as he browsed through the menu.
“Yes.” Xeth answered. She looks about to make sure no ones around. It’s not that she’s embarrassed or anything…it’s just that she doesn’t really feel comfortable with a superior officer as a date. Yzak was different… She thought to herself. She leisurely stared at the glass of water in front of her.
“Hey…is there something wrong? You seem to be a little off since you got back from space.” Eric cocked his head to the sides as he asked the question. They have finished ordering.
Xeth blinked at the question. What? He’s observing me now? She looks closely at the commander. He isn’t bad looking… I mean, a lot of girls go for him… Not a lot… A girl must be stupid to turn him down! She shook her head. “Jetlag or something, I guess…”
Eric smiled as he looks at the girl. ”You heard what Commander Joule said, right? I’m sorry about that…but the team you trained are the ones who saw the incident. I know it’s unbelievable. But who are you going to trust? Your team or the ZAFT soldiers?” He paused as he sipped his wine. “It’s good that they weren’t able to take the Pulse and the Tempo with them. It will be the send of us if they took your machine.”
Xeth nods. She knows that the most important and lethal weapon Morganrate created is the Pulse – her machine. It has the same fire power as of the Aegis GUNDAM that the legendary Athrun Zala used to maneuver. But its special ability is that it could terminate nuclear power for about a mile rendering any GUNDAM present, immobile.
“Mark my words, Xeth. War will be upon us in no time…” Eric added as their orders arrived.
MORGANRATE HANGAR 1800H
Xeth walked towards the hangar and found her friend sitting in front of the two GUNDAMs. “Jesse!”
Jesse immediately stood up. “We’re the only ones left, Xeth. These two…are the only high-powered GUNDAMs left here. Of course…unless Athrun and the others are willing to power theirs…” Jesse sighed and walked towards her GUNDAM, the Tempo. “I need to readjust the settings… I mean, there’s bound to be chaos now…” She rode on the lifter and saw her friend do the same. “Got the same idea, huh?”
“Yeah…” Xeth smiled. “Let’s just put it this way… Now, we can’t complain and go guilty about not having to do anything but reports…” She got off her lifter and entered the Pulse’s cockpit.
“I agree… Totally!” Jesse shouted the answer from her own cockpit.
“HEY! LITTLE MISSUS! WE’RE GOING TO HAVE DINNER! WILL YOU TWO BE OKAY THERE?” The chief mechanic shouted.
“Don’t worry, Mr. T! We got this one!” Jesse shouted back. “We’ll be here a bit though…”
“NO PROBLEM! JUST LEAVE A NOTE IF YOU WANT ANYTHING CHANGED! We’re leaving now…”
Xeth watched as all the mechanics left them alone. Then, silence came. Only the clicking sound of the keyboards in their cockpits can be heard. Urgh… She can’t help but feel guilty. “Hey Jesse?”
“Yeah?” Jesse replied as she kept on typing something.
“I got to tell you something…” She said in a softer tone.
“WHAT?!” Jesse asked back. “Can’t hear you! Don’t you realize we’re in our cockpits? Shout it out!”
Xeth snorted and poked her head out of her cockpit. “OKAY! NOW LISTEN!” She saw Jesse’s head poke out from the Tempo’s cockpit. “I…well…” She looks around.
“This has got to be important. You look like you’re hiding something. Murdered anyone lately?” Jesse asked jokingly. “Coz you look like you did.”
“No…” Xeth scratched her head and said in a low tone, “Worst… My virginity’s gone.”
“What was that?” Jesse strained her ears to hear.
“I said… My virginity’s gone.” Xeth answered in a louder tone.
“What?” Jesse asked again.
Xeth got irritated and shouted, “I said, I’m not a virgin anymore! Got that?!”
Jesse was shocked. She stared at her friend for a whole minute and made a snorting sound.
“What? Can you please say something? I feel like a total fool right now…” Xeth stared back. Then she heard Jesse laugh. “Now what’s so funny?”
“Oh My Gosh! You lost it?! Really?!” Jesse asked in total excitement. “Wait! With who?!”
Xeth reddened at the question. “I…”
“Don’t tell me you didn’t know!” Jesse said in utter shock.
“IDIOT! Of course I know!” Xeth shouted back. “It’s…well…it’s Commander- “
“NO WAY! Not Commander Raize!” Jesse shouted.
“NO!” Xeth retorted. “Stop filling in the blanks!”
“Oh my god! Commander Joule…” Jesse now looks like she saw a ghost. Suddenly, all that happened the last night they were aboard the Sovereign added up. “You two were…”
Xeth nodded silently. “We were dating for five months… Then when I found out it was his birthday, I decided to go with it…you know…” She wanted to cry.
“But…” Jesse got confused. “He let you go? Did you two break up after that night?! Oh no… That is just way too cold…” Jesse saw her friend’s reaction. Her confused look turned to anger. “That BASTARD!”
“It wasn’t his fault…” Xeth sighed.
“Goddamn it’s not!” Jesse stood up. “What an arrogant bastard! You gave him your first time and he treats you like that?! He lets you go without anything at all?! Screw him!”
Xeth laughed bitterly. “I already did, silly!” She feels a lot better now that her best friend knows about the incident. Now, she could go on. “Don’t worry… I’m okay now. At least, I learned a lesson… To hell with him!” Xeth stood up too.
Jesse smiled. “I’m glad you’re alright, girl…” She then wore her mischievous face. “Tell me… Is he good?”
“Good in what?” Xeth asked, confused.
“Sex, stupid!” Jesse rolled her eyes.
Xeth blushed.
Jesse shook her head slowly. “That good, huh? Wow…wish I could have spied on your first time…” She sighed. “Like what did he do? Give you multiple orgasms?”
Xeth blushed even more.
Jesse closed her eyes. “I don’t even want to ask about positions…let’s just stay with the basic news. With that, let’s go back to working.” She entered her cockpit.
Xeth thank God that it was over – the interrogation. She’s glad that it was over. Now I could start anew. There will be no stopping me… The past is the past… She went back to working.
Jesse poked out her cockpit. “Really though… Is he that good? Coz it’s unfair! How can one person have everything?!”
NOTE: hmm..people...i'm about to post a LEMON next. Can I??
CHAPTER ONE
Yzak Joule watched the young women cross the empty space between them. He has been waiting for the Orb Infiltration Team to arrive. Athrun Zala, his old comrade-in-arms and now the chairman of the independent country, Orb got him to receive two talented pilots for the new program the Attha Family is planning on. He was hesitant at first given that he doesn’t really want to take in naturals given that they are...not talented enough, according to him. He slowly raised his head even more. The woman with long raven hair and sparkling emerald eyes took his attention. There is something about the woman that makes him put up extra walls of intimidation.
“Commander, this is Col. Major Xeph Cobalt and 2nd Lt. Jesse Arden of the OIT. Major, this is Lt. Commander Yzak Joule.” The soldier who is leading the group introduced. “As you know, sir… Major Cobalt and Lt. Arden are the –“
“I know. What do you take me for?! Leave us.” Yzak barked. When they’re all alone, Yzak sized up the two woman soldiers. “I have read your profiles, ladies… Lt. Arden, you served Morganrate for two years?”
“Yes, sir.” Jesse, an 18-year old GUNDAM pilot with long auburn hair answered.
“How are things over there?” Yzak took several files on his desk.
“Everything is going well, sir.” Jesse answered, smiling. “We are rounding up the last of the Blue Cosmos and some of the Rogue GUNDAMs that were made a few years back, sir.”
“That is good to hear…” Yzak turned to the woman that caught his eyes earlier. “Major… I’ve heard you were part of the evacuated people from Junius 7? How did you end up in Orb then?”
Xeph smiled. “I was saved by you, commander. You might not remember it anymore… But at that time I was just ten years of age, sir. You placed me in a life pod that got disoriented as the war worsen. I was then rescued by the ship, Archangel.” She paused and saluted. “Thank you once again, Commander Joule.”
No wonder she looks so familiar… He nods in reply. “You two will be living in this ship for 6 months. If there is anything you need, do not hesitate to inform me. Chairman Zala specially recommended the two of you. I trust you know the mission?”
“Yes, sir. We have been briefed before we left Orb.” Xeth answered smartly.
“That is settled then.” Yzak answered. “Follow me. I will lead you to your quarters.”
One year later…
SOVEREIGN 0800H
Xeth slowly opened her eyes. She moved a bit and realized there is something that’s preventing her movements. She looks down at her body, saw silver hair spread over her chest and realized strong arms around her waist. She blushed. Someone… She corrected. She recalled what happened the night before and blushed furiously. The recent movements made the figure on her move and sigh contentedly. “Yzak…” She whispered as she slowly brushed the stray tresses from the man’s face. She traced the scar on his face lovingly. “Yzak?”
“What?” The man asked in a slightly annoyed tone.
Xeth pushed herself up a bit and found it hard since Yzak doesn’t want to move – not to say that they are both naked. “Yzak…” She laughed a bit since the latter’s hair is tickling her.
“Just say it already.” Yzak said in a muffled voice as he turned his head to the other side.
“I’m not a pillow, you know…” Xeth pouted affectionately.
Yzak slowly pushed himself up and looked at his subordinate. God! I can’t believe I slept with her… He thought. He wasn’t able to sleep after making love to this woman. He spent the whole night pondering on what to do next. He does love her. I do love her, right? He asked himself as his blue eyes met with Xeth’s emerald ones.
“What?” Xeth smiled shyly as Yzak gazed at her.
He smiled a bit. “Nothing…” He kissed her forehead and laid himself down, bringing her with him in his embrace. “I’m sorry I slept on you…” He leisurely stroked her long raven hair.
Xeth placed a hand on Yzak’s broad chest. “I’ve been through worst.” She grinned.
Yzak immediately raised an eyebrow. “What does that mean?” He asked with a bit of anger. He hates to think that Xeth is sleeping with someone else.
“Hey…” Xeth giggled. “Calm down… Don’t you trust me?”
Yzak looked away.
Xeth’s smile dropped. She was about to push herself up to take a better look at Yzak when she felt a sharp pain in her lower body. “Aw!” She was supported by Yzak on both shoulders.
“Are you okay?” Yzak asked in all concern – the arrogance all gone. He looks at the mattress and was surprised to find blood. A virgin?! He looks back at Xeth who is smiling sweetly.
It was his 26th birthday last night. So this is the present she was telling me about… He was dating Major Xeth Cobalt for about five months now. Of course, it is all a secret. No one, not even Dearka knows about his hidden affair. Commander Yzak Joule, the ice prince was never to be thought as caring or anything close to loving. His cravings for war and military tactics are well known in ZAFT. But this young woman challenged him back then. She was never afraid of me…not once. Maybe it was because I saved her…and she knew that I won’t harm anyone except if needed…
“You should trust me sometimes…” Xeth smiled sadly at her lover as she traced the scar on his face. It was hard for her. Yzak never wanted to let anyone know. Everytime she meets with him in the bridge of the ship, it’s as if he’s a different person – she, the subordinate, he, the commander. Of course, Xeth understands this completely. It would be the end of Commander Yzak Joule’s military career if someone would find out that he’s got a lover from Orb. Everybody knows he’s betrothed to Elisa Maxwell, a celebrity in the PLANTS. But then again, it was okay. Xeth knew this. She’s no fool. Maybe it all started when he saved me… Admiration. And after that…something else… And even if he does not acknowledge this…it will be okay. At least, I told him I love him…
Yzak sighed and held her tight. “I do… I’m sorry I doubted…” He looked at her intently. “I’m sorry I was rough last night. I didn’t think you’re – “
Xeth blushed lightly. “Stop it… You’re embarrassing me…” She chuckled and stopped as she looked into his eyes. “Tell me, Yzak Joule… Do you love me?”
Yzak was taken by surprise. He never thought she’d ask. “Um…well…” He faltered. How can I know?! Shit! This is just the type of situation I’m not good at! He smiled a bit. “Maybe…I do?”
It was like a knife through the heart but Xeth smiled. She slowly got out of the large bed. So he doesn’t… She took a blanket and covered herself. “I should take a bath and change…” She stood up and looked at Yzak who is staring at her…a bit confused at the sudden change in the atmosphere. “Our ship leaves in two hours. I still need to pack my things you know…” She said with a smile.
“Wait. Are you angry at my answer?” Yzak sat at the edge of the bed.
“No. Not at all.” Xeth answered happily as she entered the bathroom. As the shower cleanses her she remembered his words. Maybe…I do? Suddenly, she feels dirty. When she went out after a few minutes, she’s already in her uniform, slowly setting her hair. She saw Yzak wearing his pajamas in front of the computer, researching something. Maybe no one could really take him off what he loves the most… She stared at him for a while until he faced her. War.
Yzak smiled. There is nothing in the world that could take his attention except for Xeth in her uniform. Of course, he memorized every curve of her body and every muscle… Xeth in her uniform, she’s the hottest thing I’ve ever laid eyes on… He mused. He stood up and went to her. Slowly, he held her close and kissed her every so slowly. This will be the last time he’ll be seeing her. The 6 month training program of the OIT is finished. Xeth will be going back to earth in two hours. Somehow, he doesn’t want to think of it. He broke the kiss and looked into her eyes. “Xeth…you know…you don’t really –“
“- I want to… I need to go back to Orb.” Xeth cut in. She looks away. “I’m a soldier, Yzak. Even though there’s no war, I need to attend my duty to my country.” She walked towards the door. Before she could open it, she looks back at the man she loves and smiled ruefully. “See you again…sometime, commander.” She then left.
Yzak stood there, alone.
A/N: This post is a Fanfiction of GUNDAM SEED. I love Yzak Joule...so please be gentle with the comments. Warning: Loads of OCs here. Thank you guys!
Chapter One: Fate
Yzak Joule watched the young women cross the empty space between them. He has been waiting for the Orb Infiltration Team to arrive. Athrun Zala, his old comrade-in-arms and now the chairman of the independent country, Orb got him to receive two talented pilots for the new program the Attha Family is planning on. He was hesitant at first given that he doesn’t really want to take in naturals given that they are...not talented enough, according to him. He slowly raised his head even more. The woman with long raven hair and sparkling emerald eyes took his attention. There is something about the woman that makes him put up extra walls of intimidation.
“Commander, this is Col. Major Xeph Cobalt and 2nd Lt. Jesse Arden of the OIT. Major, this is Lt. Commander Yzak Joule.” The soldier who is leading the group introduced. “As you know, sir… Major Cobalt and Lt. Arden are the –“
“I know. What do you take me for?! Leave us.” Yzak barked. When they’re all alone, Yzak sized up the two woman soldiers. “I have read your profiles, ladies… Lt. Arden, you served Morganrate for two years?”
“Yes, sir.” Jesse, an 18-year old GUNDAM pilot with long auburn hair answered.
“How are things over there?” Yzak took several files on his desk.
“Everything is going well, sir.” Jesse answered, smiling. “We are rounding up the last of the Blue Cosmos and some of the Rogue GUNDAMs that were made a few years back, sir.”
“That is good to hear…” Yzak turned to the woman that caught his eyes earlier. “Major… I’ve heard you were part of the evacuated people from Junius 7? How did you end up in Orb then?”
Xeph smiled. “I was saved by you, commander. You might not remember it anymore… But at that time I was just ten years of age, sir. You placed me in a life pod that got disoriented as the war worsen. I was then rescued by the ship, Archangel.” She paused and saluted. “Thank you once again, Commander Joule.”
No wonder she looks so familiar… He nods in reply. “You two will be living in this ship for 6 months. If there is anything you need, do not hesitate to inform me. Chairman Zala specially recommended the two of you. I trust you know the mission?”
“Yes, sir. We have been briefed before we left Orb.” Xeth answered smartly.
“That is settled then.” Yzak answered. “Follow me. I will lead you to your quarters.”
One Year Late...
Xeth slowly opened her eyes. She moved a bit and realized there is something that’s preventing her movements. She looks down at her body, saw silver hair spread over her chest and realized strong arms around her waist. She blushed. Someone… She corrected. She recalled what happened the night before and blushed furiously. The recent movements made the figure on her move and sigh contentedly. “Yzak…” She whispered as she slowly brushed the stray tresses from the man’s face. She traced the scar on his face lovingly. “Yzak?”
“What?” The man asked in a slightly annoyed tone.
Xeth pushed herself up a bit and found it hard since Yzak doesn’t want to move – not to say that they are both naked. “Yzak…” She laughed a bit since the latter’s hair is tickling her.
“Just say it already.” Yzak said in a muffled voice as he turned his head to the other side.
“I’m not a pillow, you know…” Xeth pouted affectionately.
Yzak slowly pushed himself up and looked at his subordinate. God! I can’t believe I slept with her… He thought. He wasn’t able to sleep after making love to this woman. He spent the whole night pondering on what to do next. He does love her. I do love her, right? He asked himself as his blue eyes met with Xeth’s emerald ones.
“What?” Xeth smiled shyly as Yzak gazed at her.
He smiled a bit. “Nothing…” He kissed her forehead and laid himself down, bringing her with him in his embrace. “I’m sorry I slept on you…” He leisurely stroked her long raven hair.
Xeth placed a hand on Yzak’s broad chest. “I’ve been through worst.” She grinned.
Yzak immediately raised an eyebrow. “What does that mean?” He asked with a bit of anger. He hates to think that Xeth is sleeping with someone else.
“Hey…” Xeth giggled. “Calm down… Don’t you trust me?”
Yzak looked away.
Xeth’s smile dropped. She was about to push herself up to take a better look at Yzak when she felt a sharp pain in her lower body. “Aw!” She was supported by Yzak on both shoulders.
“Are you okay?” Yzak asked in all concern – the arrogance all gone. He looks at the mattress and was surprised to find blood. A virgin?! He looks back at Xeth who is smiling sweetly.
It was his 26th birthday last night. So this is the present she was telling me about… He was dating Major Xeth Cobalt for about five months now. Of course, it is all a secret. No one, not even Dearka knows about his hidden affair. Commander Yzak Joule, the ice prince was never to be thought as caring or anything close to loving. His cravings for war and military tactics are well known in ZAFT. But this young woman challenged him back then. She was never afraid of me…not once. Maybe it was because I saved her…and she knew that I won’t harm anyone except if needed…
“You should trust me sometimes…” Xeth smiled sadly at her lover as she traced the scar on his face. It was hard for her. Yzak never wanted to let anyone know. Everytime she meets with him in the bridge of the ship, it’s as if he’s a different person – she, the subordinate, he, the commander. Of course, Xeth understands this completely. It would be the end of Commander Yzak Joule’s military career if someone would find out that he’s got a lover from Orb. Everybody knows he’s betrothed to Elisa Maxwell, a celebrity in the PLANTS. But then again, it was okay. Xeth knew this. She’s no fool. Maybe it all started when he saved me… Admiration. And after that…something else… And even if he does not acknowledge this…it will be okay. At least, I told him I love him…
Yzak sighed and held her tight. “I do… I’m sorry I doubted…” He looked at her intently. “I’m sorry I was rough last night. I didn’t think you’re – “
Xeth blushed lightly. “Stop it… You’re embarrassing me…” She chuckled and stopped as she looked into his eyes. “Tell me, Yzak Joule… Do you love me?”
Yzak was taken by surprise. He never thought she’d ask. “Um…well…” He faltered. How can I know?! Shit! This is just the type of situation I’m not good at! He smiled a bit. “Maybe…I do?”
It was like a knife through the heart but Xeth smiled. She slowly got out of the large bed. So he doesn’t… She took a blanket and covered herself. “I should take a bath and change…” She stood up and looked at Yzak who is staring at her…a bit confused at the sudden change in the atmosphere. “Our ship leaves in two hours. I still need to pack my things you know…” She said with a smile.
“Wait. Are you angry at my answer?” Yzak sat at the edge of the bed.
“No. Not at all.” Xeth answered happily as she entered the bathroom. As the shower cleanses her she remembered his words. Maybe…I do? Suddenly, she feels dirty. When she went out after a few minutes, she’s already in her uniform, slowly setting her hair. She saw Yzak wearing his pajamas in front of the computer, researching something. Maybe no one could really take him off what he loves the most… She stared at him for a while until he faced her. War.
Yzak smiled. There is nothing in the world that could take his attention except for Xeth in her uniform. Of course, he memorized every curve of her body and every muscle… Xeth in her uniform, she’s the hottest thing I’ve ever laid eyes on… He mused. He stood up and went to her. Slowly, he held her close and kissed her every so slowly. This will be the last time he’ll be seeing her. The 6 month training program of the OIT is finished. Xeth will be going back to earth in two hours. Somehow, he doesn’t want to think of it. He broke the kiss and looked into her eyes. “Xeth…you know…you don’t really –“
“- I want to… I need to go back to Orb.” Xeth cut in. She looks away. “I’m a soldier, Yzak. Even though there’s no war, I need to attend my duty to my country.” She walked towards the door. Before she could open it, she looks back at the man she loves and smiled ruefully. “See you again…sometime, commander.” She then left.
Yzak stood there, alone.
To be continued. . .
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