The italic part is a part from the song lyrics taken from Gundam Seed Destiny, Fields of Hope by Tanaka Rie. One of my favourites. This story would follow some of the original storyline, with some edited summary. Well… to the story, enjoy urselves.
Disclaimer: None of the Gundam characters belong to me. If they did, I wouldn't have to write this fic! I own only Cher Zephyris and her Gundam Lucifer!
Phase 1 : Cher ZephyrisJunius Seven's orbit has changed. Plant sent out the Jule team to destroy the moving meteorite before it become a menance to the people. Minerva's captain, Talia Gladys and the chairman Gilbert decided to help. Thus Cagalli and Athrun's return to Orb will have to be delayed. Just when they were about to install the meteorbreakers to destroy the meteor, a number of strange modelled Ginns came out and interrupted them. Soon, the Earth Alliance was involved, thinking that Plant had move it, began attacking then Jule team.Athrun requested for a mobile suit as he cannot just sit and watch. The chairman, Gilbert had return first-hand, back to Plant.
In the shadows is a mobile suit, deep indigo in colour, with red eyes and shades of dark grey. A pair of pure black feathered wings sprouted from its back.its pilot, a female with dark violet hair and silver eyes. She had been observing the lot of them for quite a while…intending to see how far they could do. Alert for any changes and unpredicted events that may happen. After observing the Minerva pilots in their battle with the Earth alliance, she had quite of a conclusion. Except the white Zaku, the other two obviously needed more intense training and skills. Frankly speaking, she knew that Yzak and Deakka were out there and Athrun was on board Minerva. Now, the mobile suits from Minerva are coming out.
Soon, a battle started between the 3 sides. It turns out that the Ginns are the old batch of coordinators that still believe in Patrick Zala's ideals. They wanted the naturals to have a taste of their feelings when the nuclear bombs hit Junius 7.
While Deakka tried to defend the meteor breakers with his team, Yzak launched his Gundam. When Chaos, Abyss and Gaia came out, Impulse, red Zaku and Athrun faced them. In a matter of moments, Athrun had disarmed Chaos. Not long after, the Earth alliance finally understood the situation, retreated their Gundams. Minerva also gave their retreat signal. But Athrun stayed to aid in the last part, Shin stubbornly stayed too. Just then, they felt a dead heat. They had entered the Earth's atmosphere.
Just at that time, the winged Gundam emergedfrom its hiding place and flew at lightning speed towards them…
" I can't watch this any longer…" a girl's voice sounded over the intercom channel.
Everyone was stunned…a girl was out there? How? When? Why? And they did not even notice! Little did they know that someone actually knew her.
" That Voice! It couldn't be…" Yzak exclaimed.
" It's been years since we last saw her" Deakka added.
But, everyone saw a dark blur sped to the meteor. The black figure immediate grab hold of both the falling Impulse and Ginn, dragging them away from the meteor while Minerva fired its tanhausier. With a few more blasts, the falling pieces of Junius Seven broke into smaller bits… but still continued their journey to Earth… Minerva prepared itself for the atmosphere.
On the other hand, Shinn and Athrun was rescued by a mysterious Gundam. A figure then appeared in the intercom channel. Dressed in a bluish-green pilot suit.
" Athrun…" a soft melodious voice rang out.
Athrun stilled… that voice… could it be? Then looking at the figure in the intercom, deep violet hair… silver eyes… there's no mistake!
" Cher? Is it really you Cher?" Athrun asked, only to be replied with a grin.
" What's the matter Athrun-san?" Shinn interrupted suddenly.
" Well… talk later, gotta find somewhere or place to land" Cher said to them.
" Eh? What do you…" Shinn began but was interrupted by Athrun, " It seems so"
By then, Shinn had a bewildered look on his face. What are they talking about? Cher, seeing his look, elaborated.
" To your information, we are currently in the middle of the atlantic ocean… are you trying to land here?" she said.
Defeated, Shin did not say another word. Cher then took flight, looking for a place to land. Then they spotted Minerva.
" Minerva!" Shinn exclaimed, relieved.
" Cher, do you suppose you could bring us there?" Athrun asked.
" Of course my friend" Cher replied, moving her black Gundam towards the ship.
When the crew of Minerva saw something approach them… they were shocked and Talia was about to give order to bring it down when Meyrin suddenly exclaimed excitedly.
" It's Impulse! And the Ginn too!" Meyrin said to Talia.
" And…" a voice said, it turns out to be Yzak, " If you do anything to that Gundam…" Deakka finished his sentence for him, " We won't forgive you!"
The scene then changed to the bridge where 3 mobile suits stood. Shin jumped out of Impulse and was surrounded by his friends. Athrun landed, was immediately embraced by a frantic Cagalli, Lunamaria stood pouting a few paces away, clearly unhappy about Cagalli's actions. Finally, the pilot of the mysterious Gundam landed, Athrun move towards the Gundam, Yzak and Deakka stood anxiously and Shinn and the others gathered around curiously.
The figure in bluish-green suit then move towards the group, removing the helmet on the way. Dark deep violet locks fell down the figure's form, shorter locks framing around the face, silver orbs observe the group carefully. The whole of Minerva's crew gasped, it's a girl!
Scanning around, silver orbs found 2 other familiar faces, which, in turn, stare widening at hers.
" Yaa… Yzak, Deakka…" she raise her hand as she said it.
" Cher? Really the Cher we know?" Yzak anxiously asked.
A small smile grace her lips as she soften her gaze.
" It's me alright…" she replied as the 2 rush towards her.
Yzak embraced her unexpectedly, causing them to move a few steps, nearing Athrun. Even Athrun, Cagalli and Deakka, who was his best friend stare at him stunned. Cher stood unmoving, or in other words, stunned, too surprise to do anything.
" Yzak…" Deakka began, finally getting into sense, " I think u should control yourself…"
With a jerk, Yzak pull back, blushing a little. There was a moment of silence before Athrun broke it, pulling Cagalli with him.
" Let me introduce" Athrun said, " This is Cagalli Yula Atha" pointing to Cagalli, " and this…" pointing to Cher, " is Cher Zephyris" the 2 shook hands.
"I've heard about you, the leader of the neutral country who stood by their beliefs" Cher replied, tilting her head to look at Cagalli better.
Cagalli blushed, smiling awkwardly. But she had the feeling that she was a best friend to have. All along the conversation, Shinn scowled at Cagalli. Cher then turn her gaze towards the Minerva crew.
"I suppose ur the captain of this ship…" she said to Talia, who nodded. "Well then, could I have the permission to board?" she asked and saluted to Talia who return the salute, granting permission.
After which, they were given time to rest. Yzak and Deakka led Cher, Athrun and Cagalli to the guest room. The others return to their units to rest. After changing back to their Zaft uniform, Shinn, Lunamaria, Rey, Meyrin and the rest of the crew went to the now 'open space' on the deck. Yzak and co were already there, looking at the vast endless space of the ocean, enjoying the sea breeze. Cher was dressed casually in black pants, a black tight-fit and a sea-green long-sleeved short blouse on top. A red cloth tied around the waist, a silvery item hung from there. A silver circlet around her forehead, choker on neck and her hair flowed about her due to the blowing sea breeze. Shinn found that he couldn't take his eyes off her.
Then they heard Cagalli talking to Athrun, about the aftermath of the meteor storm. This got Shinn agitated. He shouted at Cagalli.
" What do you know? What do you know about the sufferings of the people?! You Athas are only good at saying pretty words!"
Athrun look away and Cagalli had a sorry look on her face. It was then Cher stood out, eyes narrowing.
" Don't judge people by their names" she said as she walk closer, " you had always said that Cagalli knows nothing. What about you? Do you really think that you know everything?" she continue as she walk further away.
Shinn was about to retort when a sudden song rang out. Cher was singing. Singing for the many people who lost their homes, their loved ones. Feeling the sadness from the people, knowing their pain. She sings of sadness…
konna ni tsumetai tobari no fukaku de
anata wa hitori de nemutteru
inori no utagoe sabishii nohara wo
chiisana hikari ga terashiteta
anata no yume wo miteta
kodomo no you ni waratteta
natsukashiku mada tooku
sore wa mirai no yakusoku
itsuka midori no asa ni
itsuka tadori tsukeru to
fuyugareta kono sora wo
shinjite iru kara
fields of hope
As soon as the song ended, Cher walk off, followed by Yzak and Deakka. Athrun and Cagalli followed them after awhile, the rest stood in silence, nobody made a move for some time.
On the other hand, the few went back to their rooms. Athrun stayed with Cagalli, reminded of what the older coordinator whom he fought, said about his father. Cher back to her own guest room. Probably thinking about the past as she sat on a chair near the desk and stare out the window at the sky. Yzak stood outside her room, seemingly in deep thought as he lean on the wall, Deakka laid in his bed. They were all reminded of the past, the nuclear bomb on Junius Seven, the war between coordinators and naturals, and how peace finally was achieved, because of the sacrifice of many loved and dear ones…
This ends the first chapter. How is it?? I'm anxious to know… I would be nice to receive some reviews grins. Thank you to all who read and reviewed!
