Gundam SEED: To Rebuild From Ashes
Chapter I
Disclaimer: I don't own anything, blah blah blah.
Note: I'm not very good with writing, and I am not a 100 percent sure about the plots involved with Gundam SEED. So spare me the ridiculing because I already know. However if you know something that is wrong and know why it is wrong, and can help me correct it I will be grateful.
Deep in the heart of space, away from the beautiful and yet tainted Earth, a teenager woke in a small and dreary room. He woke from a well needed sleep that was laced in exhaustion and grief. For the teenager, sleep was one of the only places for him to find happiness. For it was the only place for dreams to become temporary reality. He dreamed often of the war that had taken place to have never happened. And for a few hours it was real. However as he woke he was once again consumed with grief at knowing that his imagination was just that, an imagination and nothing more. The teenager was somewhat relieved however of the current situation of the war, for at the moment the fighting had stopped.
For the moment there was peace for a hasty cease-fire was called upon by both sides. It wasn't clear if this temporary cease fire would be able to be lengthened to an uneasy peace or if the battle would soon start, again. However for the young man it was a relief none the less. He got up and changed from his civilian clothes to the required clothes of the ship. The young man that was adorned currently in his Earth Alliance military standard outfit with the nametag "Kira Yamato" was all but a passive participant of the war almost a year ago. He was in a war, but at the time not of it. However an attack at his home colony, Heliopolis changed that in a matter of minutes.
'How pointless this war is. How many have died at my hands? How many have suffered for my sins? How many have killed in retaliation for my sins, therefore making others want to retaliate for their sins?' Kira thought.
Kira would have broaded more if not for a faint knocking on the door to his compartment.
A soft and soothing voice spoke, "Kira it's time to get up, we have to report to the bridge for the peace-talk."
Kira knew by the serenity of the voice that it had to be the beautiful siren formerly of ZAFT, better known as Lacus Klein. She was the former pop star of the PLANT's and now the leader of the ship that Kira was currently on. It was strange how fate changed people's lives. From one moment she was one of the most revered person on the PLANT colonies, and the next an outcast deemed traitor. She was now with a faction of her own, the Klein Faction, with neither being an ally of the Earth Alliance or the ZAFT organization.
Kira got up as if in a daze and walked towards the door. Upon reaching the door a green mechanical bird flew towards Kira and stood on his shoulder. Kira smiled remembering how the bird was the reason for his survival. Even now thinking about it, Kira didn't understand how the neo-bird found him in the depths of space. It was considered that when a human being was separated from their mobile suit or space ship they were all but lost to anyone and everyone. And by some miracle he was here, still alive.
Kira opened the door revealing the leader of the Klein Faction and the owner of the ship Eternal. She was adorned in her usual clothing in this ship, what looked to be like a while sleeveless coat with golden edges, with a purple kimono-like dress. Her pink hair was up and in a ponytail- like fashion. Behind her was Athrun. He was also in his military suit, the ZAFT maroon issued attire. Athrun seemed tired and depressed and it showed with his usual well kept dark blue hair had strands here and there, and also his eyes green eyes seemed darker then usual.
Kira guessed it was because of the fact that his father died, dying in front of his eyes. Kira didn't know the full story but he heard bits here and there from Cagalli. Even she wasn't sure for she wasn't actually there. Kira's heart went out to Athrun however, because of the fact that he himself never went through what Athrun had; he could never truly help him out in his time of pain.
"Ready." Lacus said.
"Yeah let's go." Kira said putting up false bravado that both saw past.
The three had an uneasy silence on their way to command room of the Eternal. All three were within their own thoughts and no one wanted to break the other's thought.
They soon reached the command room where most of the crew were already there waiting for the commander to arrive. Andrew turned around from his seat as they entered and briefed Lacus on what was currently happening.
"The EA and the ZAFT organization wants to speak with the Klein Faction and Orb Union in order to negotiate peace." Spoke Andrew.
It was clear to everyone in the room that the Klein Faction/Orb Union was supposed to be the mediators in the talk, because at least one captain of the ships within the faction had the support of one side or another, Lacus Klein with ZAFT and Captain Ramius with the EA.
Andrew told Lacus, "Ms Klein we are receiving transmission from the Archangel and the Kusanagi."
"Transmit them through screen A & B." Lacus requested.
On what Kira guessed was screen A & B, Captain Ramius and Cagalli appeared in their respective military attire. To him, Captain Ramius seemed to have aged 10 years in the last day alone with the lose of her lover, Mwu. She seemed ready cry but was putting up a valiant fight to not seem weak in front of others. Cagalli on the other hand seemed somewhat pleased. She seemed to have the horrors of war shadowing her face, but rarely could anyone can be seen without that, so in all things considered, she seemed alright.
In a tired voice Captain Ramius said, "Good morning Ms. Klein, and good morning Ms. Attha."
"Good morning captain, good morning Ms.Attha." Spoke Lacus.
"Good morning all." Spoke Cagalli with the energy of both Lacus and the Captain combined.
Kira had to fight down a smile at Cagalli's usual lack of formalities. It was good for them to know that some things never changed. He looked towards Athrun and it seemed that he too was trying not to smile.
"Does anyone know the extent that this negotiation will cover. I mean are they gonna just cover their peace talk or on to other matters." Cagalli asked in confusion.
He knew that Cagalli was never good with politics, and from the looks of it she won't be anytime soon.
"I'm pretty sure they will only go for the peace talk, for the moment Ms. Attha. The two groups want more then anything to end the fighting... for the moment." Lacus responded in a polite term.
"Yes, I agree with Ms. Klein, it seems likely that they will push for peace talk because they are in such a rush to get this negotiation underway." Spoke Ramius.
For a while the three captains of their individual ships traded questions on what would happen at the negotiation. Obviously the loudest voice was Cagalli, what with the Orb Union now in ruins they would need rebuilding.
"Why do they want to do this under video communication instead of in person, wouldn't the agreements made in person with like a contract and such signed be better?" Asked Cagalli.
The Captain sighed while responding. "It is that neither side trusts each other or us for that matter. Also the communication for each of the ships will be broadcasted to make everything that is said under this negotiation legal. The real question is would making it legal matter or not in the long run."
"What do you mean?"
"Well many times in the past agreements between nations and organization have been broken." Lacus clarified.
"Yeah, I see what you mean." Realization dawned on Cagalli.
It was obvious to Kira that she was remembering the neutrality status of the Orb Union with agreements made on both sides that they won't be attacked as long as they were neutral. Of course in the end it didn't matter for the EA still attacked Orb.
"We are receiving transmission from the vessel "Luggernaut" and "Cancer" of the EA and the "Justice" and "Liberty" from the ZAFT. It seems that this is it." Andrew said.
"Transmit it through." Lacus replied.
From what Kira could see from the screens the other captains received the same message from their co-captains.
Screens C-F lit up with faces.
"This is Joseph Johnson aboard the Earth Alliance vessel Luggernaut. I have been appointed along with another colleague to be advisor for the Earth Alliance." Said Joseph.
"And I am Hovsep Jorge aboard Cancer with the Earth Alliance."
"This is Lance Krop with the ZAFT organization aboard Liberty."
"I am Bruce Freeman from the battleship Justice, and I am also with the ZAFT."
"Now formost I would like to thank everyone for responding to this call for peace. I understand that everyone here has experienced the hardships of the war, or else I am sure that you would not be here trying to negotiate for peace..." Spoke Hovsep.
To Kira the negotiations were mostly pointless, with more pointing fingers and putting up a professional front then getting anything done. Neither side wanted to accept the fault of the war, nor while Kira agreed that no one side was responsible they blamed the other and only the other although they did it tactfully. Not wanting to embarrass themselves over what would be broadcasted with "minor" edits here and there. Kira admired Lacus and Captain Ramius' political abilities, and was even amazed by Cagalli's sudden change in character.
She seemed to be calm herself while constantly yet seemingly gently remind the Earth Alliance of their wrong doing to the Orb Union. She seemed to portray herself calm and only seeking help yet slandering the Earth Alliance at the same time. Even the Earth Alliance official senator/spokesman could not argue with her cases. Not while trying to sustain their image.
At the end the Earth Alliance agreed to fund repairs to the Orb Union and ZAFT and the EA seemed to have made an agreement to "Sustain peace between what are both human beings and not let past prejudices rule ours lives ever again." It seemed formal enough and more then vague to allow leg room for just about anything. However it was a start.
The negotiation was called to a break, which was to take place again tomorrow at 10 AM, Space Standard Time. Kira noticed that Lacus was tired, for the negotiation took 2 hours long. It was now close to 11 AM and many were feeling the pains of hunger. Kira and Athrun waited for Lacus before exiting the main bridge to the mess hall. There they picked up there trays of ration and sat down.
Athrun was the first to speak after picking at his food for the most part.
"So what do you think about this peace talk Lacus?" Athrun asked tiredly.
"I'm not quite sure, it seems that the two sides want to end the fighting but they can't stand the idea of being more then civil to each other." Lacus replied honestly.
"Too many scars." Kira added in, suprising both of then for his usual nature was more quiet nowadays.
The two nodded and went back to eating their food. They continued their broodings in silence. None of the three were very optimistic of how stable the peace that they were trying to form was going to be. They sat there for a while seeing many soldiers come and go, lost in there own thoughts.
Kira suddenly got up and carried his tray towards the kitchen. He deposited the trash and exited the mess hall with the eyes of both his friends trailing behind him. His body seemed to know where to go without any instructions leading him, and Kira soon found himself in the hangers.
"What'd ya want?" One of the technicians asked him.
"I need to borrow a spare ship." Kira replied.
"HAHAHA, all the spare ships are either out in space or in here as chunks." The technician replied.
Just then a ship flew in the hanger. The pilot exited revealing herself to be Cagalli. Kira rushed to Cagalli.
"Cagalli I need to use your ship."
"Ok... why?" She asked.
"To check up on something." Kira replied vaguely.
"Alright, when will you be back?" Cagalli asked.
"I'm not a hundred percent sure, but I say in a day, give or take a few hours."
"Why that long, and besides how am I gonna get back to my ship for tomorrow's negotiations?" Cagalli asked suspicious of Kira's motives.
"The thing I need to check up on is a good distance away, and you can use one of the spare ships that will return later." Kira said hurredly.
"Okay just make sure you come back safe and sound." Cagalli replied knowing that she won't get the answers she wanted.
"Okay, thanks." With that Kira rushed off to the technicians to tell them to fill the ships with fuel. He rushed into the changing room to put on his space suit when a voice startled him.
"Are you okay?" Lacus interrupted.
"Uh... yeah I'm fine, just gotta do something for the peace of mind." Kira replied continuing to change into his space suit.
"You will be alright Kira?"
"Yeah sure, I'll be fine."
"May I go with you?" Lacus asked.
"No where I'm going for the moment is far away, you won't be able to return for the negotiations." Kira replied.
"Oh, okay..." Lacus answered feeling a bit down.
"Stay safe Kira."
"I will, after all I have your ring still." With that Kira exited the locker rooms and to the hangers, where the techs were done with their refueling. He entered the cockpit and readied for take off. Soon the techs gave the permission to launch.
"Kira Yamato, launching!"
The ship flew out of hanger of Eternal and Kira directed the coordinates of the place for Mendel colony. From his calculations Kira estimated that it would take 8 hours of drift with a short thruster to the Mendel colony. It would save fuel to allow for the trip back and to search around the colony for what Kira needed.
Cagalli watched Kira leave from one of the windows of the Eternal. It saddened her to see that he didn't rest and enjoy the peace. However in her heart she knew that no one would ever truly be able to distance themselves from the war. It would always haunt them.
She shook her head of this thought and walked on towards what she presumed was Athrun's living quarters. On the way she saw a little girl curled up on a bench. She walked up hesitantly noticing as she got closer she noticed it was not a little girl at all, but it was Lacus Klein. It should have been a dead give away that it was her just by the fact that she was the only one on this entire ship and presumably the world to have natural pink hair. She was shaking every now and then in her curled up position.
Cagalli hesitantly reached her hand towards Lacus in fear or doing something wrong. She called out Lacus' name gently as to not startle her. However her hopes were in vain for Lacus snapped her head to look at Cagalli. Cagalli noticed her face racked with tears, however Lacus hastily wiped them away.
Lacus stood up quickly and put on a smile on her face. It was more forced then usual, which didn't say much for she rarely smiled for the joy of it, however learning early on to put up a fake face in front of people. It was easy for Cagalli to notice that it was fake.
"You don't have to keep putting up a brave front you know. You don't have to seem strong in front of everyone, your human and everyone will understand when you show your true emotions." Cagalli tried to reason with Lacus.
Lacus didn't seem to hear her, for she kept up her façade, even after Cagalli's speech. And although she didn't take Cagalli's word at heart she was touched by the concern of the tom-boyish girl.
"I don't understand what you mean Ms. Attha, however I am grateful that you would care enough to try and help." Lacus replied formerly.
Cagalli sighed, and accepted that Lacus did not want to talk about it, obviously she wasn't in Lacus' trust high enough to get to know her that well. Cagalli watched as Lacus walked away with a sad, morbid look and continued unward to Athrun's living quarters.
She got there soon enough, and knocked on the door. The door opened relatively quickly. On the other side was the man that she believed that she loved, the man that helped her through hardships in her time of need. She truly did have strong feelings for him but didn't truly know if she loved him though.
Athrun opened the door to his room and was surprised to see that it was Cagalli on the other side. He moved aside to let her in and she walked in. He sensed that she was somewhat depressed about something, and it was unusual to see the girl that acted so tough to be depressed about something.
Of course there was the time where her father died and he did comfort her from that. However even then she tried to act strong. He wondered what could make such a person of the caliber be down.
"Athrun, I'm worried about Lacus." She was blunt and straight to the point, as usual.
"What? Why?" Athrun replied.
"I'm worried that she's bottling all her emotions in. I think she needs to talk to someone. Someone she trusts."
Athrun knew who she was implying, but didn't think it was wise that he be the one to talk to Lacus.
"Why Kira, he and Lacus seems close enough."
"I would, but Kira isn't here-"
"What! Where is he?"
"Stop interrupting and I'll tell you!" Cagalli replied in a upfronted voice.
Athrun smiled to see that she was acting her usual self again.
"Okay, okay, I'm sorry." Athrun replied sheepishly.
"Well, he took my ship and flew off somewhere, I'm not exactly sure, but he flew to what I'm guessing is the Zeta 3-C section of space. I don't know more then that but he said that he'll be back in a day. So you see you have to talk to her. You really should before she goes more into depression."
"I don't know her that well. I truly believe Kira will be the best to talk to her."
"How can you not know her that well! You have been engaged to her for freaking sake. You have been chosen to marry her at like what, 2?" Cagalli asked in disbelief.
"I have been engaged to her, however Lacus and I rarely saw each other even back when we were engaged. It seemed as if fate were against our marriage from the start. Also everytime she and I talked it was formal, rarely close. We both knew that we were to marry each other, and we had no choice in the matter. However I think even then I saw her as of my friend or something."
"There! At least you know her that well, you should talk to her. And besides even if Kira was here, he would only have met her for what 4 times?" Cagalli said seemingly proud of the fact that she got Athrun cornered.
"I'm ashamed to say that it seems as if within that 4 times of meeting, they bonded closer then my 14 years of knowing her." Athrun replied.
"It doesn't matter Athrun, Kira isn't here, and for sure won't be for at least a day. You need to talk to her."
"Look, I'm sorry, but I won't talk to her. She will just put up her wall that she puts up for everyone. It seems that she only shows her true self to Kira. So all in all it would be pointless even if I talk to her." Athrun replied tired of the conversation.
"But-"
"But nothing Cagalli, was there anything else you came to visit me for?" Athrun said, trying to steer the conversation to somewhere less morbid.
"Yes, but we do that later, right now-"
"Do what later?"
"Nothing if you keep interrupting me!" Cagalli said being really annoyed for his interruptions.
The argument could have lasted for what could have been all day and night if there wasn't a knock on the door. It gave Athrun a hasty excuse to cut off the conversation. He opened the door to find one of the ship lackeys in front of him.
"Message from Lieutenant Bartfield, Pilot Zala sir. He requested your presence in the command room."
"Understood, I will go there as soon as possible."
"Affirmative." The lackey walked off having his duty done.
'I hope what I did was right. You better come back safe Kira, or I'll hurt you myself for all the crap your causing me right now.' Athrun thought as he said goodbye to Cagalli and walked towards the command room.
I'm not pro at writing fanfictions. This has taken me about two days to write, and I'm not hundred percent clear about the Gundam SEED universe, so constructive criticism will be appreciative.
Chapter I
Disclaimer: I don't own anything, blah blah blah.
Note: I'm not very good with writing, and I am not a 100 percent sure about the plots involved with Gundam SEED. So spare me the ridiculing because I already know. However if you know something that is wrong and know why it is wrong, and can help me correct it I will be grateful.
Deep in the heart of space, away from the beautiful and yet tainted Earth, a teenager woke in a small and dreary room. He woke from a well needed sleep that was laced in exhaustion and grief. For the teenager, sleep was one of the only places for him to find happiness. For it was the only place for dreams to become temporary reality. He dreamed often of the war that had taken place to have never happened. And for a few hours it was real. However as he woke he was once again consumed with grief at knowing that his imagination was just that, an imagination and nothing more. The teenager was somewhat relieved however of the current situation of the war, for at the moment the fighting had stopped.
For the moment there was peace for a hasty cease-fire was called upon by both sides. It wasn't clear if this temporary cease fire would be able to be lengthened to an uneasy peace or if the battle would soon start, again. However for the young man it was a relief none the less. He got up and changed from his civilian clothes to the required clothes of the ship. The young man that was adorned currently in his Earth Alliance military standard outfit with the nametag "Kira Yamato" was all but a passive participant of the war almost a year ago. He was in a war, but at the time not of it. However an attack at his home colony, Heliopolis changed that in a matter of minutes.
'How pointless this war is. How many have died at my hands? How many have suffered for my sins? How many have killed in retaliation for my sins, therefore making others want to retaliate for their sins?' Kira thought.
Kira would have broaded more if not for a faint knocking on the door to his compartment.
A soft and soothing voice spoke, "Kira it's time to get up, we have to report to the bridge for the peace-talk."
Kira knew by the serenity of the voice that it had to be the beautiful siren formerly of ZAFT, better known as Lacus Klein. She was the former pop star of the PLANT's and now the leader of the ship that Kira was currently on. It was strange how fate changed people's lives. From one moment she was one of the most revered person on the PLANT colonies, and the next an outcast deemed traitor. She was now with a faction of her own, the Klein Faction, with neither being an ally of the Earth Alliance or the ZAFT organization.
Kira got up as if in a daze and walked towards the door. Upon reaching the door a green mechanical bird flew towards Kira and stood on his shoulder. Kira smiled remembering how the bird was the reason for his survival. Even now thinking about it, Kira didn't understand how the neo-bird found him in the depths of space. It was considered that when a human being was separated from their mobile suit or space ship they were all but lost to anyone and everyone. And by some miracle he was here, still alive.
Kira opened the door revealing the leader of the Klein Faction and the owner of the ship Eternal. She was adorned in her usual clothing in this ship, what looked to be like a while sleeveless coat with golden edges, with a purple kimono-like dress. Her pink hair was up and in a ponytail- like fashion. Behind her was Athrun. He was also in his military suit, the ZAFT maroon issued attire. Athrun seemed tired and depressed and it showed with his usual well kept dark blue hair had strands here and there, and also his eyes green eyes seemed darker then usual.
Kira guessed it was because of the fact that his father died, dying in front of his eyes. Kira didn't know the full story but he heard bits here and there from Cagalli. Even she wasn't sure for she wasn't actually there. Kira's heart went out to Athrun however, because of the fact that he himself never went through what Athrun had; he could never truly help him out in his time of pain.
"Ready." Lacus said.
"Yeah let's go." Kira said putting up false bravado that both saw past.
The three had an uneasy silence on their way to command room of the Eternal. All three were within their own thoughts and no one wanted to break the other's thought.
They soon reached the command room where most of the crew were already there waiting for the commander to arrive. Andrew turned around from his seat as they entered and briefed Lacus on what was currently happening.
"The EA and the ZAFT organization wants to speak with the Klein Faction and Orb Union in order to negotiate peace." Spoke Andrew.
It was clear to everyone in the room that the Klein Faction/Orb Union was supposed to be the mediators in the talk, because at least one captain of the ships within the faction had the support of one side or another, Lacus Klein with ZAFT and Captain Ramius with the EA.
Andrew told Lacus, "Ms Klein we are receiving transmission from the Archangel and the Kusanagi."
"Transmit them through screen A & B." Lacus requested.
On what Kira guessed was screen A & B, Captain Ramius and Cagalli appeared in their respective military attire. To him, Captain Ramius seemed to have aged 10 years in the last day alone with the lose of her lover, Mwu. She seemed ready cry but was putting up a valiant fight to not seem weak in front of others. Cagalli on the other hand seemed somewhat pleased. She seemed to have the horrors of war shadowing her face, but rarely could anyone can be seen without that, so in all things considered, she seemed alright.
In a tired voice Captain Ramius said, "Good morning Ms. Klein, and good morning Ms. Attha."
"Good morning captain, good morning Ms.Attha." Spoke Lacus.
"Good morning all." Spoke Cagalli with the energy of both Lacus and the Captain combined.
Kira had to fight down a smile at Cagalli's usual lack of formalities. It was good for them to know that some things never changed. He looked towards Athrun and it seemed that he too was trying not to smile.
"Does anyone know the extent that this negotiation will cover. I mean are they gonna just cover their peace talk or on to other matters." Cagalli asked in confusion.
He knew that Cagalli was never good with politics, and from the looks of it she won't be anytime soon.
"I'm pretty sure they will only go for the peace talk, for the moment Ms. Attha. The two groups want more then anything to end the fighting... for the moment." Lacus responded in a polite term.
"Yes, I agree with Ms. Klein, it seems likely that they will push for peace talk because they are in such a rush to get this negotiation underway." Spoke Ramius.
For a while the three captains of their individual ships traded questions on what would happen at the negotiation. Obviously the loudest voice was Cagalli, what with the Orb Union now in ruins they would need rebuilding.
"Why do they want to do this under video communication instead of in person, wouldn't the agreements made in person with like a contract and such signed be better?" Asked Cagalli.
The Captain sighed while responding. "It is that neither side trusts each other or us for that matter. Also the communication for each of the ships will be broadcasted to make everything that is said under this negotiation legal. The real question is would making it legal matter or not in the long run."
"What do you mean?"
"Well many times in the past agreements between nations and organization have been broken." Lacus clarified.
"Yeah, I see what you mean." Realization dawned on Cagalli.
It was obvious to Kira that she was remembering the neutrality status of the Orb Union with agreements made on both sides that they won't be attacked as long as they were neutral. Of course in the end it didn't matter for the EA still attacked Orb.
"We are receiving transmission from the vessel "Luggernaut" and "Cancer" of the EA and the "Justice" and "Liberty" from the ZAFT. It seems that this is it." Andrew said.
"Transmit it through." Lacus replied.
From what Kira could see from the screens the other captains received the same message from their co-captains.
Screens C-F lit up with faces.
"This is Joseph Johnson aboard the Earth Alliance vessel Luggernaut. I have been appointed along with another colleague to be advisor for the Earth Alliance." Said Joseph.
"And I am Hovsep Jorge aboard Cancer with the Earth Alliance."
"This is Lance Krop with the ZAFT organization aboard Liberty."
"I am Bruce Freeman from the battleship Justice, and I am also with the ZAFT."
"Now formost I would like to thank everyone for responding to this call for peace. I understand that everyone here has experienced the hardships of the war, or else I am sure that you would not be here trying to negotiate for peace..." Spoke Hovsep.
To Kira the negotiations were mostly pointless, with more pointing fingers and putting up a professional front then getting anything done. Neither side wanted to accept the fault of the war, nor while Kira agreed that no one side was responsible they blamed the other and only the other although they did it tactfully. Not wanting to embarrass themselves over what would be broadcasted with "minor" edits here and there. Kira admired Lacus and Captain Ramius' political abilities, and was even amazed by Cagalli's sudden change in character.
She seemed to be calm herself while constantly yet seemingly gently remind the Earth Alliance of their wrong doing to the Orb Union. She seemed to portray herself calm and only seeking help yet slandering the Earth Alliance at the same time. Even the Earth Alliance official senator/spokesman could not argue with her cases. Not while trying to sustain their image.
At the end the Earth Alliance agreed to fund repairs to the Orb Union and ZAFT and the EA seemed to have made an agreement to "Sustain peace between what are both human beings and not let past prejudices rule ours lives ever again." It seemed formal enough and more then vague to allow leg room for just about anything. However it was a start.
The negotiation was called to a break, which was to take place again tomorrow at 10 AM, Space Standard Time. Kira noticed that Lacus was tired, for the negotiation took 2 hours long. It was now close to 11 AM and many were feeling the pains of hunger. Kira and Athrun waited for Lacus before exiting the main bridge to the mess hall. There they picked up there trays of ration and sat down.
Athrun was the first to speak after picking at his food for the most part.
"So what do you think about this peace talk Lacus?" Athrun asked tiredly.
"I'm not quite sure, it seems that the two sides want to end the fighting but they can't stand the idea of being more then civil to each other." Lacus replied honestly.
"Too many scars." Kira added in, suprising both of then for his usual nature was more quiet nowadays.
The two nodded and went back to eating their food. They continued their broodings in silence. None of the three were very optimistic of how stable the peace that they were trying to form was going to be. They sat there for a while seeing many soldiers come and go, lost in there own thoughts.
Kira suddenly got up and carried his tray towards the kitchen. He deposited the trash and exited the mess hall with the eyes of both his friends trailing behind him. His body seemed to know where to go without any instructions leading him, and Kira soon found himself in the hangers.
"What'd ya want?" One of the technicians asked him.
"I need to borrow a spare ship." Kira replied.
"HAHAHA, all the spare ships are either out in space or in here as chunks." The technician replied.
Just then a ship flew in the hanger. The pilot exited revealing herself to be Cagalli. Kira rushed to Cagalli.
"Cagalli I need to use your ship."
"Ok... why?" She asked.
"To check up on something." Kira replied vaguely.
"Alright, when will you be back?" Cagalli asked.
"I'm not a hundred percent sure, but I say in a day, give or take a few hours."
"Why that long, and besides how am I gonna get back to my ship for tomorrow's negotiations?" Cagalli asked suspicious of Kira's motives.
"The thing I need to check up on is a good distance away, and you can use one of the spare ships that will return later." Kira said hurredly.
"Okay just make sure you come back safe and sound." Cagalli replied knowing that she won't get the answers she wanted.
"Okay, thanks." With that Kira rushed off to the technicians to tell them to fill the ships with fuel. He rushed into the changing room to put on his space suit when a voice startled him.
"Are you okay?" Lacus interrupted.
"Uh... yeah I'm fine, just gotta do something for the peace of mind." Kira replied continuing to change into his space suit.
"You will be alright Kira?"
"Yeah sure, I'll be fine."
"May I go with you?" Lacus asked.
"No where I'm going for the moment is far away, you won't be able to return for the negotiations." Kira replied.
"Oh, okay..." Lacus answered feeling a bit down.
"Stay safe Kira."
"I will, after all I have your ring still." With that Kira exited the locker rooms and to the hangers, where the techs were done with their refueling. He entered the cockpit and readied for take off. Soon the techs gave the permission to launch.
"Kira Yamato, launching!"
The ship flew out of hanger of Eternal and Kira directed the coordinates of the place for Mendel colony. From his calculations Kira estimated that it would take 8 hours of drift with a short thruster to the Mendel colony. It would save fuel to allow for the trip back and to search around the colony for what Kira needed.
Cagalli watched Kira leave from one of the windows of the Eternal. It saddened her to see that he didn't rest and enjoy the peace. However in her heart she knew that no one would ever truly be able to distance themselves from the war. It would always haunt them.
She shook her head of this thought and walked on towards what she presumed was Athrun's living quarters. On the way she saw a little girl curled up on a bench. She walked up hesitantly noticing as she got closer she noticed it was not a little girl at all, but it was Lacus Klein. It should have been a dead give away that it was her just by the fact that she was the only one on this entire ship and presumably the world to have natural pink hair. She was shaking every now and then in her curled up position.
Cagalli hesitantly reached her hand towards Lacus in fear or doing something wrong. She called out Lacus' name gently as to not startle her. However her hopes were in vain for Lacus snapped her head to look at Cagalli. Cagalli noticed her face racked with tears, however Lacus hastily wiped them away.
Lacus stood up quickly and put on a smile on her face. It was more forced then usual, which didn't say much for she rarely smiled for the joy of it, however learning early on to put up a fake face in front of people. It was easy for Cagalli to notice that it was fake.
"You don't have to keep putting up a brave front you know. You don't have to seem strong in front of everyone, your human and everyone will understand when you show your true emotions." Cagalli tried to reason with Lacus.
Lacus didn't seem to hear her, for she kept up her façade, even after Cagalli's speech. And although she didn't take Cagalli's word at heart she was touched by the concern of the tom-boyish girl.
"I don't understand what you mean Ms. Attha, however I am grateful that you would care enough to try and help." Lacus replied formerly.
Cagalli sighed, and accepted that Lacus did not want to talk about it, obviously she wasn't in Lacus' trust high enough to get to know her that well. Cagalli watched as Lacus walked away with a sad, morbid look and continued unward to Athrun's living quarters.
She got there soon enough, and knocked on the door. The door opened relatively quickly. On the other side was the man that she believed that she loved, the man that helped her through hardships in her time of need. She truly did have strong feelings for him but didn't truly know if she loved him though.
Athrun opened the door to his room and was surprised to see that it was Cagalli on the other side. He moved aside to let her in and she walked in. He sensed that she was somewhat depressed about something, and it was unusual to see the girl that acted so tough to be depressed about something.
Of course there was the time where her father died and he did comfort her from that. However even then she tried to act strong. He wondered what could make such a person of the caliber be down.
"Athrun, I'm worried about Lacus." She was blunt and straight to the point, as usual.
"What? Why?" Athrun replied.
"I'm worried that she's bottling all her emotions in. I think she needs to talk to someone. Someone she trusts."
Athrun knew who she was implying, but didn't think it was wise that he be the one to talk to Lacus.
"Why Kira, he and Lacus seems close enough."
"I would, but Kira isn't here-"
"What! Where is he?"
"Stop interrupting and I'll tell you!" Cagalli replied in a upfronted voice.
Athrun smiled to see that she was acting her usual self again.
"Okay, okay, I'm sorry." Athrun replied sheepishly.
"Well, he took my ship and flew off somewhere, I'm not exactly sure, but he flew to what I'm guessing is the Zeta 3-C section of space. I don't know more then that but he said that he'll be back in a day. So you see you have to talk to her. You really should before she goes more into depression."
"I don't know her that well. I truly believe Kira will be the best to talk to her."
"How can you not know her that well! You have been engaged to her for freaking sake. You have been chosen to marry her at like what, 2?" Cagalli asked in disbelief.
"I have been engaged to her, however Lacus and I rarely saw each other even back when we were engaged. It seemed as if fate were against our marriage from the start. Also everytime she and I talked it was formal, rarely close. We both knew that we were to marry each other, and we had no choice in the matter. However I think even then I saw her as of my friend or something."
"There! At least you know her that well, you should talk to her. And besides even if Kira was here, he would only have met her for what 4 times?" Cagalli said seemingly proud of the fact that she got Athrun cornered.
"I'm ashamed to say that it seems as if within that 4 times of meeting, they bonded closer then my 14 years of knowing her." Athrun replied.
"It doesn't matter Athrun, Kira isn't here, and for sure won't be for at least a day. You need to talk to her."
"Look, I'm sorry, but I won't talk to her. She will just put up her wall that she puts up for everyone. It seems that she only shows her true self to Kira. So all in all it would be pointless even if I talk to her." Athrun replied tired of the conversation.
"But-"
"But nothing Cagalli, was there anything else you came to visit me for?" Athrun said, trying to steer the conversation to somewhere less morbid.
"Yes, but we do that later, right now-"
"Do what later?"
"Nothing if you keep interrupting me!" Cagalli said being really annoyed for his interruptions.
The argument could have lasted for what could have been all day and night if there wasn't a knock on the door. It gave Athrun a hasty excuse to cut off the conversation. He opened the door to find one of the ship lackeys in front of him.
"Message from Lieutenant Bartfield, Pilot Zala sir. He requested your presence in the command room."
"Understood, I will go there as soon as possible."
"Affirmative." The lackey walked off having his duty done.
'I hope what I did was right. You better come back safe Kira, or I'll hurt you myself for all the crap your causing me right now.' Athrun thought as he said goodbye to Cagalli and walked towards the command room.
I'm not pro at writing fanfictions. This has taken me about two days to write, and I'm not hundred percent clear about the Gundam SEED universe, so constructive criticism will be appreciative.