Gundam SEED Dark Destiny
A/N: Lets begin Dark Destiny! For those who haven't read Prelude to Dark Destiny, I suggest you read it for the main overview how this story has started. I would like to thank those who have read the Prelude and I hope you enjoy this!
Opening Theme : Sixth of June – It Dies Today
Phase 1 – Desperate Actions
September 24th C.E.73, 1232 Hours - Outside ZAFT Space Territory, Orb Escort Fleet, Archangel
Space was quiet as usual when there was no one fighting in the dark abyss. It was perfect for the Orb escort to reach the PLANT's, without an outbreak of violence. Cagalli knew that best, she had been hassled by the Earth Alliance to try make an alliance with them, and she knew not to take sides to protect her country. The Seirans were the worst as they with her every time she was at work. She just wished that people wouldn't be like this, hating each other just because they are better than others at some abilities. Then she thought of her brother who seemed to be good at everything, yet he harboured no hate to any criticizing him before he went to this military organisation, the Fallen Angels. He became more aggressive, stronger and skilful in attacking his enemies when the terrorists attacked the summit last year.
She didn't like this new Kira. And it has been a year she last saw him, she couldn't imagine what he was up to now. She could only guess that he was killing people, like his old self but with the sense that he wants to now.
She looked to her left as Athrun was talking to Mu about the situation of meeting the ZAFT escort that would take them to Armoury One, which they knew was a large ZAFT military base inside but didn't know what it held. Athrun quickly felt like being watched so he turned to see Cagalli looking at him. She smiles which he smiles back, all were uneasy as they had the sneaky feeling that they would be meeting their old comrade and friend. Cagalli then looked to Lacus who was starring out of the bridge re-enforced glass. Cagalli was more concerned about Lacus as she was in a bad state since Kira last left her.
Lacus was more quiet and withdrawn than usual. Cagalli wished she had back the old Lacus that always had a sweet smile and always remained strong, and yet now she was weak. Her spirit was pierced and damaged. Cagalli only wished she knew what was going on in her mind, only that it must be battling something of her past and her lost soul mate.
Miriallia Haw looked at her radar and detected three vessels coming inbound. Then the vessels were identified as three Nazca class ships. "Captain, three Nazca class Destroyers are inbound. They are flying the flag of ZAFT"
"Our escort?" asked Murrue.
"I'm not sure, but they are now trying pass communications with us, shall I patch it through?"
"Punch it up" asked Murrue. Which Miriallia placed it up on the big screen.
The transmission came through which shows the captain of the Nazca class and a woman about Athrun's age, lush green hair, hazel eyes, pale skin and purple lips, indicating she wears lipstick, stood behind the captain looking away. "Lady Cagalli Yula Athha, me and the rest of my team will be your escort to Armoury One" said the captain
"Understood, thank you captain" replied Murrue.
Athrun however looked at the woman in the background, she wore a black uniform with white gaters and golden wings on her shoulders. "Excuse me, you lady in the back" The woman looked at Athrun. "...Who's your Commander?" asked Athrun to the pilot.
"If you must know its Saint Commander Yamato" she replied, "Why you ask?"
"Just wondering. And is his first name Kira?" asked Athrun again.
"Yes...and I will ask how do you know?"
The bridge was silent, they haven't heard about Kira for sometime and yet he now sends an escort for them. It was very suspicious and strange but they didn't have a choice at the moment. "Okay we accept captain" said Athrun, positive to find out what is the true purpose of the Fallen Angels role inside ZAFT.
"Thank you Admiral. Please follow us. I advise that the Orb escort remain at the boarder Representative" said the captain.
Cagalli nodded and informed the ships to remain. The Archangel followed the battleships in the direction towards the PLANT's. After hearing the mention of Kira, Athrun knew that they might be meeting their old friend once again.
Armoury One Base Port
Kira had placed his Strike Freedom in the secret dock on the other side of the PLANT and left it quickly. He rushed himself to the changing room holding onto his bag which carried his new Fallen Angel officers uniform. He changed quickly and got into his uniform, along with the alternations to the golden wings on his shoulders which were now four pairs, and the insignia of the Fallen Angels. The golden sword vertically running down with the wings attached to the sides. However they showed to be a white outline of the wings and black filled. Showing he was part of the Dark Angels and then had the golden crossed daggers above his badges, meaning he was in charge of the Dark Angels.
He placed his military headgear on and pulled on his officers coat with same wings and insignia on it. Its length went to his knee's and it had two belts. He looked at himself in the mirror one last time before closing the locker door. Time was of the essence and he needed to hurry. He made his way out and stood outside the PLANT's port entrance. A military car was waiting for him with some of his loyal soldiers waiting too. As he approached they saluted him and he saluted back before getting into the car.
Kira sat back relaxing on the leather seat, 'What a day...First met my so called team, then Gilbert, and then help Cristen the Minerva. I don't need this today, I need to help prep our plan. But at least it keeps Gilbert off our backs for a while' The whole journey was quiet until he got to the ZAFT Military Training Facility where he was to pick his team. Kira got out with some of his guards stepping out as well. They waited for about a minute until Kira saw sights of Luna and Rey running to him in their red coats. He was relieved at first then got annoyed as there was no sign of Shinn.
"What's wrong sir?" asked Luna, as she noticed Kira's expression wasn't pleased.
"Where the fuck is Shinn Asuka?!" barked Kira at Luna making her jump.
"Um...I...don't know sir" she replied. But it was a bad move.
"What the fuck do you mean you don't know! Find him now!"
"Yes sir" said Rey coolly as ever, he saluted and went off for his comrade.
Luna stayed behind and looked at her Commander, she noticed the new set of wings on his shoulders, she opened her mouth to ask the question but stopped as she could tell he wasn't in the mood to talk. Kira noticed this in the corner of his eye. Because of being a Newtype Kira could sense various people's emotions depending how strong their spirit is, that is. "Ask what you want to Luna" said Kira in a calmer voice.
"Well sir I noticed that you have a new set of wings on your shoulders. And I was asking what rank is that now?"
Kira didn't want to talk about it and decided to change the subject. He smiled and walked in front of her which he stroked her face, "My, my. Your perfume is quite strong. And your wearing a little more makeup? Isn't that against some regulations in ZAFT?...tch tch. You know the rules Luna" he said.
Luna didn't know what to say at first as Kira's hand was smooth and warm. Like it was his personality but under the darkness that shelled it. "Umm, I'm sorry sir" she moped.
"Don't fray Luna. I ain't gonna say anything or care. Just make sure you don't get caught okay?"
"Yes sir" said Luna happily.
"Are you trying to impress someone today Luna?" teased Kira which made the girl blush. "Who are you trying to impress?" Kira begged to ask, but she remained silent. Kira sensed it was someone who she worked close with but that was how far he could figure out. He then looked at his watch realising that they were wasting time. "Now if Shinn could hurry up..."
"He's not here sir" said Rey as he returned behind him. And Kira spun around to see Rey calm as usual. Kira narrowed his eyes expecting an explanation as he lowered his head. Rey spoke up. "He was being held back by the instructors sir. But he left early as they secured him early. Most apologizes"
"Its not you that should be apologizing" said Kira raising his head. "I'll sort him out later. Now come on get in the car or we'll be late"
Armoury One's Military Port
The Archangel finally docked and then was secured, ready for Cagalli, Lacus, Athrun, and Mue to disembark for their meeting with Gilbert. The stepped into the light inside the colony, there was already an escort to the base. And they stepped into the vehicle and when everyone was ready. The journey was quiet as they were nervous, meeting the Chairman and maybe Kira. As they passed the main street, looking at the luxurious shops at the people walking around minding their own business. Expect one person who was running in a ZAFT redcoat uniform down the street in such a hurry.
"Looks like someone is going to late" said Athrun seeing the redcoat.
The Main Street
Much to Shinn's displeasure he had decided to run to the where Kira was going to take them to HQ. He thought he would make it, that was until he went into the busy street. "I don't fucking believe this!" shouted Shinn, extremely pissed off about this. He looked at his watch, he had an hour to get there, and he couldn't waste any more time. He went into a full on sprint to make up time, as he pushed past every person that was in his way.
Until he ran into a blonde haired girl spinning around as if she was dancing. "Oh crap!" he yelped as he crashed into her. Both of them fell to the floor which Shinn laid on top of her. "You should watch where you going" said Shinn with annoyed tone.
"Stella...sorry" she muttered, meaning her words to him in her eyes.
Shinn felt terrible, it was him who ran into her. "No. I'm sorry" he said, then he looked to where his right hand was, unlike the other hand, it was touching hard ground, his right was feeling something soft. His eyes widened as his hand was firmly on her left breast. "Ah! I'm so sorry!" pleaded Shinn standing up bowing.
"...Why?" she asked.
Shinn raised an eyebrow to why she asked that. He shrugged it off and offered her a hand. She was about to take it then looked at his uniform, she was shocked as by Shinn could tell by the expression on her face. It then twisted in anger, and then looked away.
"...Stella doesn't want you're help"
Shinn sighed in annoyance. "Look I ain't going to hurt you. I want to help you"
Stella looked at Shinn with another shocked look. "You...want to help Stella?"
"Yes...now come on" Stella's hand was shaking violently as it looked as if she was scarred. Then she placed her hand on his, although she was uncomfortable about his uniform she felt more comfortable as she touched his hand. She felt his warmth, which enlightened her.
Once helping her up, Stella asked him another question. "What's your name?"
Shinn looked surprised, at first he was knocked off balance by her question, then regained himself. "Um, Shinn. Shinn Asuka"
"Oi! Stella! What ya doing now?" said someone from the crowd. The two turned to see two boys about their age, one had blue hair the other had messy green. The two walked to them. "Stella what problems have you caused now?" said the green haired man.
"Its nothing" said Shinn defending her. "I ran into her. Its my fault"
"Looks like it" said the blue haired boy. Shinn could already taste the sense of distaste to him from this guy.
"Auel! Enough! My apologizes, we didn't mean to disrupt you" said the green haired boy.
"Its no problem but..." Shinn looked at his watch and realised he lingered too long. "Shit! I'm sorry I got to go. Nice meeting you" said Shinn before he ran off. He looked at Stella one last time before he disappeared into the crowd.
"Man, he's in a hurry" said the green haired boy.
"Sting we're wasting time. Come on lets go!" said Auel eager to go.
"Alright. Come on Stella lets go" said Sting as he turned around and walked away, with Auel following close behind and then Stella. "Such a nice guy for a Coordinator"
1438 Hours - Armoury One, Outside HQ
Kira stood near the door entrance to Headquarters waiting impatiently for his last member of the team to arrive. He looked at his watch for the time. "He's almost late" said Kira, with a hint of annoyance.
"He'll be here sir. Just wait a bit longer" pegged Luna.
"...All right"
They waited for another two minutes until they saw Shinn running full speed towards them. "Well, its about time" said Kira looking at his watch again.
Shinn ran up the stairs and came to stop in front of his Commander. He saluted and inhaled air rapidly as his lungs were burning. "I'm terribly sorry! I...I..."
"Explain later. Come on we're almost late" said Kira not interested in his excuse. They followed their Commander into the large building. In which several soldiers in dark navy blue Fallen Angel uniform came to salute their officer and Kira returned their salute by giving his. They took the elevator to main office in building in which two ZAFT guards at the door to salute to Kira.
"Good afternoon sir. You are expected" said the soldier.
"Very good. Let us pass"
"As you wish sir" And the guard swiped his security card on the door's card reader. The door opened in which the four Mobile Suit pilots stepped in.
The room was large which the three younger pilots noticed there were four Fallen Angel soldiers positioned in the room with their AKS assault rifles. Then their attention came to when Kira came to a salute to the man sitting on one of the chairs in the room. He was a long wavy blonde haired, blue eyed man in his thirties. He looked like to Shinn, the big cheese of the squadron Kira was in.
"Good afternoon sir. Saint Yamato and his team are here as requested by your orders" said Kira with such military like voice.
"Very good" said Rau. He looked at the other three pilots in which he saw only Rey salute the other two stood there as if he wasn't important. "Well?" said Rau at the two pilots. As soon as he said that the two pilots noticed Kira and Rey, so they copied them. "At ease" ordered Rau, which they complied. "Now its good to see all of you here. Today is the day that we Christine theChairman's battleship. So its very important, that nothing intervenes with this. Understand?"
"Yes sir!" they replied.
"Excellent. Now we wait for the Chairman and his 'visitors' to arrive"
"Excuse me sir" queried Luna to the officer. Rau looked at the young female to carry on her question. "Who are the chairman's visitors?"
Rau smiled, "His visitors are the Chief Representative of Orb, Admiral Athrun Zala, Lacus Clyne, and...Mu La Flaga" Rau said the last name with dislike to it.
Both Rey and Kira understood why, except Luna and Shinn. The two pilots felt left out as Kira and Rey where aware of everything. Although Shinn felt like he didn't know something, he was more focused on about the Chief Representative. Her family alone was the reason for his families death. His rage and hatred for them was unjustified, because of them he wouldn't forgive. As Shinn's anger swelled, Kira, Rau and Rey sensed his emotions which they all smirked.
"Sir did you say Admiral Athrun Zala?" asked Luna.
"Indeed"
Luna lightened up at the sound of meeting Athrun. Again the three Newtype's sensed her emotions, something like a fling for him. They frowned and Kira sighed, because he knew that Athrun was in love with his sister.
"And Kira I would find it exciting for you to met your old love, right?" said Rau having the feeling to tease his subordinate.
"...Yes sir"
Everyone looked at the Commander and was puzzled. Then Luna clicked in. "You were in love with Miss Clyne!?"
Shocked expressions where all in the room, while Kira remained at his calm posture. "Yes"
The Fallen Angel soldier in the room looked out the large glass window and noticed the Chairman walking with his own guards, as well as having a conversion with Cagalli with Athrun and the rest of the crew that left the Archangel following close behind with some Orb soldiers. The guard walked up to the Deity Commander and whispered to him what he saw.
"It seems that they entering the building. Prepare for their welcoming"
1443 Hours - Headquarters Lobby
"I see where you're coming from Miss Athha but-"
"Please Chairman you can call me Cagalli" asked Cagalli, getting tired of being called something so formal.
"I will, as long as you call me Gilbert"
"Agreed"
"Well that was a quick settlement. I hope our other issues could be solved just as easily as that" joked Gilbert. Cagalli let out a small laugh. "Anyway, the issue of weapons being built in the PLANT's is only for our safety Cagalli"
"But it seems like your preparing for war" shot back Cagalli.
"I'm sorry Cagalli but doesn't the Atlantic Federation seem like they're preparing for war? After all they were the first ones to rearm"
"That's true but..."
"You were also approached by them to make an alliance correct?"
"...Yes" replied Cagalli ashamed to admit it.
"Doesn't that make it look strange?" said Gilbert looking back at her before they approached the elevator which the ZAFT guard opened it for them. "That the Atlantic Federation is making alliances. They also approached the Kingdom of Scandinavian, but as they are like your nation, neutral, they see no reason to join. But they are under pressure. Remember last time they rejected to join them in the last war"
Cagalli tilted her head down slightly, "Yes I remember"
"All of us don't want to repeat that, but if it does come to it. We would have no choice even though I wish it was avoided"
The lift moved gently up to their designated floor. Athrun turned to look at Gilbert, there was something about him that spooked Athrun but didn't know what. Then he decided to ask the question everyone was dying to know.
"Chairman Dullindal" spoke up Athrun, keeping his emerald eyes on the chairman. The man looked at him with his usual small smile. "How well is Kira?"
Lacus looked desperately at the men wanting some answer of Kira. But the question was answered when the lift doors opened. There stood Kira behind in a military stand at ease position, and in front of him a blonde Fallen Angel officer sitting cool and calm. Oblivious to everyone except Kira, Rey and Gilbert. That it was Commander Rau Le Creuset. Mu however knew this person, that face. How could he forget that face? The face of his cloned father, his brother of some sort.
"Creuset!" spat Mu in anger and he rushed hastily towards him, until he heard the Fallen Angel soldiers, cocking their rifles and taking aim at him.
"Careful Mu. I don't think we should be spilling blood today" said Rau seeing as the peacekeeper here.
"You bastard! Don't get me started about spilling blood you fucking psychopath!"
"Mu..." said Kira with such a fearful voice, "Please be calm. I too don't find it appropriate to fight here, unless you want to die here"
The Orb gang couldn't believe Kira's words nor his tone he used on them.
"Shall we sit?" asked Gilbert as if that outburst never happened.
Cagalli sat down with Lacus next to her, they sat opposite to Rau and Gilbert. Which they decided to discuss matters regarding the situation on Earth. Even though Gilbert was engaging them in a strong conversion about it the two females minds were slightly else where, more of Lacus's. They were focused on the man that stood behind Rau.
Gilbert noticed this and smiled. Their once loyal friend was now a soldier working for Rau Le Creuset, the man seen responsible for the end results of the war. Creuset was also enjoying the faces what the Orb Representative and Lacus Clyne were showing, the face that showed the upsetting one from Lacus and the angry expression from Cagalli.
As the two high ranked men in front of Kira saw their faces, so did he. He saw the hurt and pain in Lacus's eyes, as well as the stern look he got from his sister and the slight anger from Athrun. Kira didn't want to look at them any more, it annoyed him and he yet had much to do.
"Excuse me Chairman, Deity Commander Creuset. I must take my leave, there are matters I must attend to" said Kira saluting the two men.
"Understood, please go ahead" said Creuset, giving him back a salute.
"Shinn, you are needed in this matter too" said Kira looking at the young elite pilot.
Shinn was puzzled to what Kira meant by this, but he thought it was better than staying in the same room as Cagalli. "Understood sir"
And Kira began to leave with Shinn following, the four Fallen Angel guards saluted the Saint Commander as he left. Lacus looked on at the man she still loved deep down, there was still the same Kira Yamato in there, but she had to search for it. She clenched her hands as she was telling herself to go after him, but her muscles weren't moving.
Cagalli saw how she was clenching her hands and she was battling with herself. Cagalli leaned into her ear, and whispered, "Go after him" Lacus taking that as a favour she stood up and excused herself. The two men looked at Cagalli for an excuse, "She has matters too that she must attend. For her place Athrun Zala will assist in the talk"
Outside Headquarters
Shinn was glad that they were outside, and yet he didn't know why. "Sir..."
"Call me Kira, Shinn. But around the other officers please address as sir" interrupted Kira, annoyed by the events in the building.
"Umm Kira, why did you take me out?"
"Because of two reasons, one I sort of guessed that you were not impressed to see Cagalli Yula Athha. So I brought you out as well as I need you to do me a job"
"That is?"
"I want you to go to the Minerva and stand by on the Impulse, for you to show off the Gundam when the ship is unveiled. Understood?"
"Umm, yes Kira" and Shinn made his way to the ship.
Kira went on the opposite direction as he felt uncomfortable today, as something was to happen, that was the main reason why he placed Shinn on stand by. He was walking on his way to the hangers when he heard the sound of heels clicking on the concrete floor. He spun around knowing full aware that it was Lacus. "Why are you following me?"
1452 Hours - While inside one of the Hangers
Sting cocked his two sub machine guns quietly as he, Auel and Stellar were eager to begin their mission, to hit the Coordinator's where it hurt, from the inside of the bases. Stellar drew her combat knife and looked dazzled at then she narrowed her eyes as she felt the sensation of rage. Auel sniggered as he was going to have some violent fun with the Coordinator's.
Outside
"What do you mean why am I? You should already know that Kira" said Lacus annoyed to Kira's attitude already, it was quite rare to show this to people.
"Whatever you do is not of my concern" he replied coldly.
Lacus couldn't believe the treatment she was getting from him. "I want to know, was she better than me" said Lacus, which Kira obviously knew she was talking about Meer. "So...you're still seeing her?"
Kira looked away. "Honestly...no"
Though those words were like music to Lacus, she couldn't help but tell that his voice sounded as if it was hurt.
"Look Lacus...I think you should forget about me. I have my responsibilities with the Fallen Angels now" Kira turned and walked to her, he reached into his jacket and pulled out the ring she gave him. He grabbed her hand and opened it, placing the ring in her hand before looking at her one more time and walked off.
"Wait Kira!"
Then an explosion shock the grounds of the base as a hanger was blown apart showing three machines standing as the ones in crime surrounded by fire. "The Chaos, Abyss, Gaia. What the fuck is going on?!"
Back in Headquarters
The explosion also gained the attention of the ones inside. Gil looked in horror as he saw his machines attacking adjacent Mobile Suits. "What is going on?!"
"It seems we're under attack Chairman" said Rau in a cool manner but you could sense his anger. "Rey! Lunamaria! Get to some Mobile Suits"
"But sir, we don't have our own Mobile Suits yet" said Luna as she thought it was an impossible request.
"I don't care! Get into any Mobile Suit now!" he barked and the two ran off. Creuset then pulled out his communicator and linked up to Kira. "Kira where are you?"
"Sir, I'm not far from the machines. I think its them" replied Kira as Creuset knew what he meant.
"Get to your machine quickly and destroy them ASAP!"
"Creuset, I want to recapture those machines" said Gilbert annoyed that Rau made the judgement on his units before asking.
Creuset looked at him. "Kira change of plans, capture them on the Chairman's orders"
"Understood" Then a scream was heard, "Lacus get down!" Then silence from Kira, all they could hear was the sound of fire and people shouting. Everyone nervously waited for a reply, until. "I'm alright sir. I took a bump to the head but fine"
"Kira get to your machine quickly" repeated Creuset with order relieved that he was okay.
"As you wish" Then silence came from it, which Kira was now on his way.
"Wait! What about Lacus?" asked Cagalli for her friends safety.
"I'm sure my Commander will take perfect care of her Representative. There is no need to worry. But Chairman I suggest we head to safe location"
"Understood. I will go to the Minerva" said the Gilbert.
"Are you sure sir?"
"Definitely. I would also suggest that the representative and the rest follow me to the battleship for their safety" He then turned to them "That is until you can board onto your own ship" suggested Gilbert.
Cagalli and the others had no other choice. "We'll take that offer" said Cagalli.
Back Outside
Kira was holding Lacus's hand and running with her away from the battle that had formed behind them. Lacus was shocked still that Kira dived in and took part of that debris to the head. He was bleeding from the wound but he didn't care as he had to destroy these beings he despised.
"Wait Kira! Your wound!"
"That doesn't matter now! I need to get you to a safe spot while I go and fight these thieves!" shouted back Kira.
"No I want to go with you!" Kira stopped and gave her a glare and from this she could tell it was a no, however Lacus didn't care. "If you get me to a safe spot now and then headed to your machine, you would be wasting time"
Though Kira hated to admit it, she was right. "Alright" said Kira as he ran with Lacus in hand again. Kira got his communicator out again and called the Minerva.
"Yes, how may I help you sir?" said the voice which Kira recognised to be Meyrin.
"Meyrin! Tell Shinn to launch immediately!"
"Understood sir"
Minerva Hanger
Shinn had stood next to his machine as ordered by Kira. He heard the explosions which it didn't take a genius to know that someone was attacking them. Then he heard Meyrin on the main broadcast. "Shinn Asuka. Prep your Mobile Suit for battle on Saint Commander Yamato's orders. Launch ASAP"
Shinn wasted no time as he went up the zip wire into his cockpit and started his machine. He looks at the system screen which flashes up, "Generation Unrestricted Network Drive Assault Module". "Gundam" said Shinn quietly, "Shinn Asuka, Impulse, Launching!"
With the Chaos and Abyss
Auel as they would say was having a blast with his stolen unit. He laughed as he blasted the motionless Mobile Suits to pieces. "This is so much fun!" sniggered Auel. He then fired all his beam weaponry at the ceremonial GINN's, taking them out of commission.
"Don't have too much fun! Otherwise we'll be wasting time!" said Sting, who was having fun too, but thought of the time they had. Then an out-dated DINN started hailing rounds towards the Chaos, which did little effect to the phase shift armour. "Such a pest!" Sting rose his rifle and took a shot into the cockpit of DINN, wasting no time.
Stellar was quiet as ever but she had death written on her face. "Kill, kill, kill" she muttered as she switched her Gaia to Mobile Armour mode and leaped at the other DINN that was pestering her. She drove her beams through it. Which the damaged DINN fell onto a hanger, exploding on impact.
Outside the Minerva
As Gilbert with his aides were making their way to the ship, Rau stops and looks at the battle developing. He sighs as he knew that ordinary ZAFT pilots didn't stand a chance against these pilots. Cagalli, Athrun and Mu walked past noticing this. Rau then turned and went up the gangway to the newly built ship for lift off.
Back with the Extended Pilots
The three pilots were so busy that they almost didn't notice the alarm indicating something was above them. It was Stellar's that beeped off first as the approaching target was coming at her fast. She moved her unit out of the way of the two anti-ship beam swords clashing down towards her. She looked in awe at the machine as did Sting and Auel.
The Impulse had finally arrived and Shinn was pissed at the handiwork of the thieves. "You bastards come to cause pain and suffering?!" he roared. "I won't allow it!" He connected the two anti ship swords together and spun them around his unit's head. Before charging towards the black Gundam.
"It's fast!" cried Stellar as she didn't have time to fully evade it, she ducked the first attack before the the second one had clashed at her shield. Throwing her off balance. She leapt up and fired her CIWS at him, but it did little damage. Then Shinn pulled one beam boomerang out and threw one at the Gaia. It had little time to react so it raised its shield again only to knocked off balance again. "Dammit!" Stellar cursed as she took that hit and then avoided a beam shot from the Sword Impulse's beam rifle.
Shinn then took another shot at the Gaia as it landed. Which he then got communications from his mothership. "Shinn you're meant to capture the machines! Not destroy them!" Arthur shouted down the link.
"I know! But under these circumstances!" he shouted back.
"Shinn, you have my permission to destroy them!" said Kira on the link.
"Sir?"
"You have it! Now do what you need to do now!"
Shinn wasn't going to waste time on that order, he happily obliged to it. The Gaia drew its beam sabre and charged at the Impulse with Stellar screaming out in anger. Shinn disconnected the two swords and and duelled with the enemy. The swords clashed with the sabre and shield. "You don't give up do ya?!"
Minerva Bridge
Captain Talia Gladys, stood up frustrated at the situation in front of them but knew they couldn't do anything until the warship was powered up. Then the Chairman with Creuset entered the bridge which everyone turned and saluted both men. "Chairman? Why are you-" began Talia but Gilbert interrupted her.
"We need to launch now. We need to secure the outside to prevent them escaping"
"...Understood sir" Talia looked at Creuset who had a small smile on his face. It made her shiver at the sight. The man seemed to produce a dark aura and the look in his eyes showed murder.
"Captain Gladys" began Creuset, "I want to know how is our pilot doing"
"He's currently battling the stolen units sir" she replied.
"Alone? He's already starting to show much promise to us" replied Creuset.
"Where is Commander Yamato?" asked Gilbert.
"Unknown sir" said Meyrin as she tried to contact the Commander but she was blocked somehow.
"Regardless, we need to secure outside the colony" Talia picked up her own communicator and contacted the Nazca ships outside. "We have hostile's stealing our Mobile Suits! You are to prevent any of their reinforcements or escape routes that they may have out there"
Outside Armoury One Colony
While the two Nazca's where in comms with the Minerva, they searched for any backup that the thieves might have outside, but they couldn't detect any.
The Girty Lue, loomed near the Nazca class ships with its Mirage Colloid still active. On its bridge the captain Ian Lee, looks at the ZAFT vessels. "They are oblivious to our whereabouts" he said.
"Indeed" said his senior officer next to him, Willard Badgiruel.
"Shall we begin?" asked Lee.
"Of course. Aim Gottfrieds at the nearest Nazca class and prepare the Corinthos missiles for an attack on the second Nazca vessel. Afterwards turn to Port and aim the Gottfrieds again at the vessel" said the Commander giving out his orders. "After destroying the first ship send out two GAT-SO2R N Dagger N's to destroy the military port and send a further four out as protection from other Mobile Suits"
"Yes sir!" replied the bridge crew as they prepared their attack.
The Nazca class ship didn't know what hit them before it was too late. The exact orders that Willard had placed were carried out by the destruction of the first Nazca. The missiles were launched and the surviving Nazca class tried to intercept them. They sent out their ZGMF-601R GuAIZ R's and ZGMF-515 CGUE to engage the attacker, that was if they could find it.
The Girty Lue had launched its six N Daggers all equipped with high explosive bazooka's. The mobile suits didn't what struck them as they appeared out of nowhere and destroyed them without a reaction from the ZAFT pilots.
The other two N Dagger's made it to the military port and began its destruction. Shooting the bridges of the vessels causing them to collide with other ships, blocking the entrance to it. The job was done yet they were recalled as their Commander wanted a turn to fight the enemy.
"You sure sir?" asked Lee as he looked at his Commander as he was leaving the bridge.
"Yes. It seems that those kids are taking their time to get here" he replied looking at his watch. "Definitely late" he growled. As he left he went to the hanger and looked at his Mobile Armor. "Its time to see if he's here" he muttered devilish before drinking his Extended enhancement drug. He walked to his Mobile Armor which stood there proud, TS-MA4F Exus.
Back inside the PLANT
Shinn had thought he could handle it, until the other two Mobile Suits got involved. "Fuck! This is insane!" he screamed as he was knocked back by a kick to the chest of his Impulse by Gaia.
Auel smirked as he prepared to fire his beam cannons at the idle Impulse. Then his warning alarm rang in his cockpit. He swerved around to see two ZAKU models heading his way, ZGMF-1001 ZAKU Phantom and ZGMF-1000 ZAKU Warrior. "Yeah right!" laughed Auel as he took aim and fired at the Mobile Suits. "...They evaded it" said Auel disappointed.
Rey smirked as now was the time to show Rau he's capable to battle the Extended. "I hope that wasn't it?" mocked Rey.
"What the hell did you mean by that?!" screamed Luna as she seemed panicked, by the attack she barely missed.
"DIE!" screamed Auel as he fired again but yet again they evaded.
It was Rey's turn now to attack. He aimed his Beam Carbine and fired at Auel, he rose his shoulder mounted shields to block it, just barely. Rey then fired multiple shots at it driving it back knowing this wasn't an ordinary ZAFT pilot.
"God damn elite!" he cursed as he knew they would be at a slight disadvantage if they carried on. The ZAKU Warrior engaged the Abyss while Phantom took on the Chaos.
"Take this!" shouted Sting as he released his remote pods, they chased the Phantom but their attacks were clumsy to hit it as it kept moving. "Well, he's quite good...or he's one of them..." Sting didn't want to take his chances as he knew they had to withdraw as they were wasn't time now. "Auel! Stellar! We're leaving!"
"Shame...I wanted to take them on too" said Auel as he disliked the idea but it was true, they had to go. The ZAKU fired its beam rifle at him again and he blocked it.
"Stellar!" shouted Sting to get through to Stellar as she was still engaged in a heated battle with the Impulse.
Stellar gritted her teeth as she wanted to slaughter this pilot who stood in her way. She swung again at the chest of the Impulse which Shinn ducked at and kicked the Gaia to the chest driving her back.
"Stellar!" shouted Sting again but louder, but to no avail, all he could hear was Stellar's battle cry.
Auel just had enough of waiting for her to respond, and he smiled evilly as he knew what could snap her out of her trance. "I'll tell Willard that you died foolishly without listening to orders...he'll be so sad"
All went quiet for a bit even the movement between the Gundam's. Then a frightening scream was heard as the Gaia took into flight. "Oh no you don't!" shouted Shinn determined to take down the stolen weapon. He aimed his beam rifle but the Chaos covered it's flee by firing volleys of beams at Shinn, which caused him to rise his small shield.
"Auel! Why the fuck did you say that!" demanded Sting as he was started to fall back.
"Well she wasn't gonna listen to your orders!" shot back Auel.
"You were told not to use her block word!" said Sting as he was heading to catch up with the fleeing Gaia.
Shinn took out two beam boomerangs and lunged them at the fleeing Gaia. "Dammit!" said Auel as he saw them and fired his shoulder beam cannons at them destroying the weapons in mid air.
Stellar was a complete wreak, she wanted to get out and back into the ship ASAP. She fired her beam weapons at the wall of the PLANT, which after the first few hits made no effect on it. Then Sting and Auel combined their Gundam's weapons with the Gaia's making a explosion on the wall.
It felt like to the pilots, they were being sucked out by a giant vacuum cleaner. The three stolen Gundam's then fled through into space, which the Impulse and the ZAKU's decided to give chase.
"Meyrin send out a Force Silhouette!" shouted Shinn as he knew that would be better to handle the three Gundam's.
"Roger!"
The Silhouette flew out the Minerva and arrived a few seconds later, which Shinn disconnected the sword and placed the force on. Now he was ready to give chase on the stolen units. As he went in pursue the two ZAKU's flew with him for assistance. But what they didn't know was what was waiting for them outside.
Outside the Colony
Sting, Auel and Stellar made their way to their mothership and boarded it. They saw their Commander's Mobile Armor ready for launch, which Auel sighed, "Great now he's gonna have all the fun!"
Willard couldn't help but notice the mood of his young squad which something had gone wrong. However he shook it out of his head and he agreed he will find out later. He stood his unit on the catapult and waited for the all green. Willard then saw the all clear and he launched with full intention of taking on the ZAFT forces and see if his intel was correct.
As soon as he entered the dark space he released his 4 wire-guided gunbarrels and engaged and destroyed the ZAFT units that gave chase to his squad, they didn't last more than a few seconds after the gunbarrels were released.
"I hope I do get a challenge" laughed Willard at his defeated foes.
Then he felt a presence unlike any other he felt before, before long he saw a Gundam and two ZAFT units heading towards him. "This should be fun"
In the Secret Port
Kira and Lacus had arrived at the locker room where Kira had no time to change but collect his kit and then grabbing Lacus again leading her to a to his Gundam where he planned to use his powers on the Extended.
"Where are we going?" asked Lacus.
"To my unit" replied Kira without looking at her. He swiped his card and entered it. With Lacus by his side. She then looked in awe at the weapon Kira planned to use.
"Is...is this the Freedom?"
"Sort of. Its a modified version of the Freedom. The Strike Freedom"
Lacus quickly turned and looked at Kira who had a large evil grin on his face. "Kira?"
"Shall we take it for a test drive?" he said taking her hand.
Outside the PLANT
The Impulse and two ZAKU units were having a tough time against one simple Mobile Armour. But the pilot was not so simple. He had placed the Impulse and Luna's ZAKU unit in terrible positions of attack. But Rey had always managed to beat back the Mobile Armour. Though he too was finding it difficult despite his Newtype abilities, trying to evade the attacks and cover his comrades was a bit too much.
"That damn pilot...always getting in the way" cursed Willard as he tried to shot the white ZAKU down with two gunbarrels, but he yet again evaded their attacks and shot at the main body of the Mobile Armour, but it moved quickly. "Well...I didn't expect this"
Inside the PLANT, Minerva
"Captain Gladys" began Gilbert. Which she swerved her captains chair to face the man. "How long till we launch?"
"Not long sir" she replied, knowing the Chairman was starting to get impatient.
"Ma'am!" shouted Arthur.
"Yes Arthur, and don't shout I can hear you fine"
"We're now ready" he said lowering his tone.
"Roger. Begin the launch sequence!"
The power cables to the large battleship disconnected and the ships support were released. Then the platform started to drop with the battleship. Inside Athrun, Cagalli, and Mue sat in the pilots accommodation, waiting for news of the battle.
Other PLANT port, Archangel
Murrue sat impatiently for orders from Cagalli or Athrun or even Mu. But they had none and the situation they figured so far was that the PLANT was under attack and they couldn't just sit there and wait any longer. Murrue looked at her pilot of the warship, "Prepare for launch"
Arnold Neumann looked at his captain with slight shocked face. "But with haven't received any orders to launch ma'am"
"If we linger here any longer with the PLANT under attack than we won't have anymore orders" said Andrew as he knew they had to get out there and help.
"True" admitted Neumann, as he too knew that waiting here was not a option. "Preparing Archangel for launch ma'am!"
"Very good" Murrue replied looking at the status of the ship through her terminal. 'I wished that this ship wouldn't engage in an other battle, but I guess its unavoidable. Its like this ship is destined to be in battle as it was built for'
Outside the PLANT
The Minerva sprung into action as it fired its engines into space to locate the stolen Mobile Suits and theirs. While the Archangel had left the port. The two ships located the small battle that occurred between the three Mobile Suits and the Mobile Armor, on their radars. Shocked to see one Mobile Armor taking on three Mobile Suits.
Creuset looked at it with interest, as if there seemed to be something out of place. But nevertheless, he would find out.
Willard grew massively impatient, and he noticed two warships heading towards him. "The Archangel!" spat Willard as he saw the large white warship. But then he turned to the other one, "I wonder what is that?" He then shrug it off and concentrated on the Mobile Suits in front of him. Then he saw an opening on the Impulse. "This is the end Coordinator!"
The two gunbarrels engaged the Gundam. One shot rapid shots at his shield distracting him, while the other appeared beneath him and fired. Time seemingly went slow for Shinn as the green flash meant that death was near. He could hear the screams of his comrades from their ZAKU's and the Minerva. It seemed to end so soon.
Then the two ships detected a fast moving Mobile Suit with a heat signature. Then another green flash appeared in front the Impulse, but it blocked the gunbarrels and a small explosion erupted in front of Shinn. The Minerva wasn't as fast as identifying the contact that fired as fast as the Archangel. "It's the Freedom!" shouted Miriallia which the bridge's attention was gained at the former ally.
The Minerva finally identified the Mobile Suit to the Freedom. "Its..." began Meyrin.
But Creuset cut her off. "So Commander Yamato shows up at last. Lets hope he puts on a good show" His words shook the bridge crew as if he wanted some bloodshed and he was going to enjoy it.
"Let's just hope Creuset that he doesn't disappoint me again" said Gilbert sternly.
"Disappoint you again? My Chairman, I believe that he was capable for the job. Its what he was made for" Creuset turned slightly away from the Chairman to ponder in his own thoughts. Fool, it was you gave him a job not worth anything.
Cagalli, Athrun and Mu saw the weapon that was once used for peace now probably used to destroy, was there with their old comrade and... "Lacus might be in there!" hissed Cagalli to Athrun.
"I know" he whispered not wanting everyone to know if Lacus was in that Gundam.
As everyone looked at the Gundam they noticed its different appearance, its black and white features, different design of wings, and a multi-phase beam cannon fixed in the torso of the main body. Its eyes were also different, they shone blood red as if rage of the machine had awakened inside.
"So the pilot of the Freedom has shown himself" said Willard amused as it was now starting to get interesting.
In the Cockpit, Lacus was holding onto Kira from behind his seat while Kira let a small smile creep on his face and his flexed his hands on the controls. The machine did indeed needed a test drive of its capabilities. And Kira knew who to use it on.
The wound on Kira's head was still bleeding, but not bad anymore. 'How could he consider fighting with a wound like that?' "Kira.." asked Lacus.
"...Yes" he replied emotionless.
"Are you going to be alright fighting with that injury?"
"Yes... Because I must strike him down. I advise you to hold on, this is gonna to get bumpy" he said as he pushed the controls forward and rose the thrusters at the Mobile Armor. "To protect the future...Show me the powers of a high level Extended you bastard!"
Ending Theme : Shadow of the Day – Linkin Park
A/N: Okay how was it? A bit slow to begin with but we will get there.
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