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This is my first story and it takes place after Gundam Seed Destiny but seeing as how I have only seen half of Destiny I'm there will be mistakes. Please if I have made any and please review.

The Flame That Never Goes Out

Washington D.C, Earth Alliance HQ

4:47 p.m

"Damn those coordinators, they will never stop looking down at us like vermin," one minister exclaimed.

"How do we know that a new nuclear satellite isn't already under construction?"

"The treaty does designate that neutron jammer cancellers can only be used for non-military purposes."

"That hasn't stopped them before now has it?"

The ministers of the Earth Alliance were in heated debate as the question of the next course of action lingered in the air. Many believed that they should accept the offer offer peace indefinatly and never even think about attacking the PLANT's again. Unforunatly, not enough people were ready to set aside thier hatred for the coordinators, and thier special abilities, to close discussion. Although both nations had signed the new treaty and the PLANT's were now lead by Lacus Clyne, the two groups were still uncomfortable about abandoning all military activity.

Finally Adml. Asera, the new Minister of Defense spoke, "Its not like that treaty hasn't stopped us in the past either."

"But that was the work of Lord Djbril and the other members of Blue Cosmos" Miss. Suna, head of foriegn relations rebutled, " not to mention that the PLANT Supreme Council cannot hope to influence their people into another war if they don't detect any acts of aggression on our side first."

"But Clyne has always influenced the eyes of the public a great deal. And it would be easy for her to persuade the public into the false belief that we were gearing up for another attack on the PLANT's."

Suna was not easily wavered from her strong desires for peace, "But Lacus Clyne has always favoured peace between the PLANT's and Earth and I cannot see her influencing an attack against us for any reason."

"This is true but the fact still remains that coordinators have much more sophisicated technology and if we cease all military action, they would hardly have to break a sweat to wipe out any opposition against their rule over us."

"Although I am able to see your point, I cannot help but notice that your thoughts are corrupted by paranoia. I agree that we should not drop all military activity but I think we should at least cut the militaries budget."

Enraged by this last statement from the Foriegn Minister, Asera nearly exploded. "How dare you say that I'm paranoid about what the PLANT's are capable of. We've both seen first hand the shear power they have at their disposal. And I am certainly not corrupted but rather I am cautious of what those damn space invaders might do to us if they dicovered a weakness in our defenses!"

"And just what do think they would do if launched another attack on them for no apparent reason?"

"If we attack full force without warning then they would have no time to react, and we will have defeated them with ease!"

" I have heard these claims in the past admiral, but the last time we launched a preemptive strike, it was us that ran away in defeat. As well we were saved from total innaliation thanks to the efforts of Lacus Clyne and the Archangel on several seperate occasions. And I am not sure if they would protect us from another threat again if we were the ones who were trying to kill innocent people."

" Innocent, innocent? A single coordinator is a potential threat to our very survival. And as for Miss Clyne and the Archangel, damn them! We would have destoryed the PLANT's years ago if they hadn't destoryed our nuclear missiles!"

"That's is enough out of you Admiral Asera, your last few comments were out of line. I think we should end our debate here, we will continue this discussion tomarrow when the ambassadors from Orb and the PLANT's arrive." The ministers rose and began to file out of the conference room, talking amongst themselves.

"Why do continue to ignore the fact that the majority of our people have voted against any hostile acts against the coordinators" Miss Suna pointed out to the Admiral.

"It's because they don't know just what the coordinators are capable of."

"If you continue to make these outrages claims throughout these discussions you may very well be voted off the council."

"Is that a threat?"

"Good night Minister," and with that Suna turned and followed the other members of the council out the door.

Asera breathed deeply before packing up his papers into his breifcase and heading outside. Once through the doors he let up a cigerette and began to walk towards the elevator. "Please put that out sir, there is no smoking allowed in this facility" said a lady has he passed by the front desk. Reluctantly Asera rolled his eyes, put out his cigerette and tossed it in the garbage.

"Happy now?" he sneered at the woman before continuing his walk towards the elevator. Pressed the down button and looked back at the secretary who was busy talking on the phone, bitch he thought to himself. He turned back and was delighted when the elevators doors swung open. He strolled inside and waited for the doors to close. Pulling out another cigerette and callled out, "Parking Garage" recorded voice answered with a thank you.

The garage was mostly empty already because the meeting had ran on longer than usual and everyone else was already off. Damn that Suna, she will have to be taken care of, it's a pity that he will have to get rid of her, he did like her a little bit. Well that couldn't be helped, she poses too much of a threat against his campaign for the destruction of the PLANT's and the coordinators. He got into his sports car and sighed. Grabbing the phone he dialed an old friend (for lack of a better term) and told him about the job that needed taking care of. "Yes, of course, you can trust me. Just have my money ready," a raspy voice replied. I will miss her.

Later that evening...

That night Suna walked into her pent house apartment and went to the kitchen. She was starving, she hadn't eaten since before the council came into session, and that was over eight hours ago! Grabbing the phone she called the chinese resturant and ordered a few things and hung up. Tired, she fished into her purse and pulled out some money for when the delivary boy arrivied. Turning on the television and tuning into the six o'clock news she liad down on the couch and slowly fell to sleep.

Her sleep was soon interrupted by a knock at the door. That was fast she thought as she got up from the couch. There was another knock at the door so she called "Coming!" She just began to open the door when it was shoved into her face,making her stumble onto the floor. The last thing she saw was a dis-figured man silhouetted against the bright colours of the hallway.

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