Violin + Piano

Chapter 9: THE farewell gift.
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Cagalli smiled at Athrun, but suddenly, blood started to drip down from Cagalli’s eyes. Shocked, Athrun clobbered back till he hit something soft and damp. He turned around and saw Kioku with a stab wound

“CAGALLI!” Athrun yelled as he sat up on his bed panting. His bed was damp from his sweat. Athrun ran his slender fingers through his midnight blue hair

“What on Earth happened?” Athrun thought, his heart still racing. Suddenly, he heard a knock; he turned and saw the face that assured him.

“Athrun, are you alright?” Cagalli asked him, her voice full of concern. Athrun quickly assured her that he was fine.

“Thank God…” Cagalli whispered as she pressed her head on his shoulder.

“But… what happened?” Athrun asked his mind blank.

“Well… when you saw me at the door, you rushed forward, tripped over the rug and fell head on. And when we flipped you over, you are already unconscious.” Cagalli recounted.

“I was so scared…” Cagalli whispered her amber orbs flooded with beady tears. Athrun brought Cagalli into his embrace and patted her head.

“There… it’s okay…” He assured. Cagalli nodded and pulled away. She stood up and turned to leave

“Well, its getting dark, and I still haven’t prepare dinner for my little rascal. I guess this is farewell.” Cagalli smiled. Athrun nodded and stared as he saw Cagalli left the room. He bent his head over, his bangs covering his eyes.

“Why now?” Athrun pondered his heart crying in pain.

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“Okay people, rehearsals start today, please do not be late.” Monoki informed the bustling class.

“And Stella” Monoki added. “You’re out of the performance.” Monoki said sarcastically. When Kira heard it, he immediately stood up. Stella glared at Monoki, tears threatening to fall.

“I’m sorry, but that’s impossible.” Kyuu stood up as he pulled Stella towards him.

“Wh…what?!” Monoki sputtered. “How dare you go against the class committee’s decision?” Monoki challenged angrily.

“Is that the committee’s decision or your own selfish decision?” Kyuu quipped.

“Further more, I’m needing a pianist as an accompanist. There, you just solved my problem. Why, thank you” Kyuu smiled slyly. Monoki huffed. Her face red with fury. She turned and stormed out. Stella looked up and saw Kira looking at her, his eyes full of concern. Startled that their gaze met, Kira immediately bowed and left to wherever Monoki have ran to. Stella gazed at where Kira last stood in a state of lost. Fuyume and Harume seeing that Stella was in this state went forward to comfort her. She whispered assurance in sheer hope that they will leave her alone, but they still remained around her. Unable to control her emotions, she broke down into tears on Fuyume’s shoulder. Sobbing, Stella unveiled her secret. Harume – who was beside Kyuu – leaned on Kyuu as she looked dazingly at the sobbing Stella. A soft word could only be found on her lips.

“Why…?”

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“So… have you prepared your piece?” Kyuu asked as he saw Stella walking through the aisles of the library where on both sides music sheets could be seen in paper folders arranged neatly in alphabetical order.

“Remember the song that my dad played that day?” Stella asked as she traced her finger over the files.

“You’re going to play that. But you don’t know the name. And the notes, further more the rehersal is today, how are you going to rush that piece out?”

“Oh well… the most I will just be your accompanist for today.” Stella uttered as she searched desperately for the piece. Then, her eyes lit up as a sad smile spread across her face. Kyuu walked towards her as she pulled the folder out from the rest.

“May this be our farewell gift.” Stella mumbled as she rested her head on Kyuu’s chest as tears subconsciously welled up in her eyes.

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A/N: End of chapter 9. :D TO NOTE: chapter 9 is the last of my pre prepared chapters. So my typing may change and become different from the front few due to the time in between. But I will still hope that WHOEVER out there reading this chapter likes it, enjoys it and would find a pull in your heart to continue and follow this story. Merci. Please review~ Merci Beaucoup.