First off, I do not own Mobile Suit Gundam Seed. All rights and properties belong to their respective owners.

This story takes place several months after and is consistent with the events of MSGS Destiny, specifically the Special Edition movie epilogue. If you haven't watched it (or the original, in which case: what are you even doing here?) get out of here and watch them. Then come back and read this. A whole lot of things won't make sense unless you do. Plus there will be massive spoilers and I'm trying to avoid recapping the shows if possible.

While there are original characters, this is in no way a self-insert fic. I've tried very hard to make any OCs distinctive and deep enough to compare with the show's characters. This is all my own interpretation anyway.

Finally, I apologize in advance for any military, scientific, etc. inaccuracies. I'm mostly going off what works dramatically and what works on the page. I'll do what research I can but I'm not going on archive dives. Drop me a line if there are any glaring issues and I'll fix them in the next edit, and I'm open to advice and constructive criticism. I accept reviews, PMs, suggestions, graphic charts, or whatever.

This is at least a T rated story. There are points of major violence and strong language. And maybe a little romance, if you're squeamish. You are warned.

Shall we begin?