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Honorary Stars – Edward Elric Full Metal Alchemist x Kira Yamato Gundam Seed & Gundam Seed Destiny


The legendary blonde alchemist rubbed his head. Where was he? What was he doing? He glanced around him and jumped; startled glancing through the window seemed to be an array of endless stars. "What the hell?" he mumbled as he sat up and leaned against the wall. He blinked and noticed it was just his back on the wall; he wasn't even on the floor. "Gah!" he exclaimed as he pushed himself down and clasped the bar across the sides. This couldn't be happening; he must be dreaming. What was going on!? A strange sound was heard from his right and he could see a boy gliding through the doors gracefully. His eyes were a mesmerizing purple and his hair a beautiful shade of chestnut. The boy paused and looked at Edward confusedly.

"Uh sorry, but would you mind telling me where I am?" he asked shivering at a sudden small chill in the air and pulling his red coat tighter around him.

"Aboard the Arch Angel. If you aren't a crew member then what are you doing here?" asked the brunette looking at him. Though his eyes weren't cold but warm. They weren't irritated like Ed's but confused. Of course he was. Kira knew everyone aboard the Arch Angel. Perhaps not everyone by name though he recognized their faces and this peculiarly dressed boy was not familiar. He was pretty sure he wasn't from one of the enemy battleships either and he didn't know what to do with him and he was still contemplating the speech from Gilbert Durandal. The launching of the Destiny plan. The sound that seemed like an airlock opening came once again and another girl walked through. Her grey eyes filled with sadness and concern and they turned to the brunette; her silken pink hair floating behind her as she stopped and looked at the blonde.

"Oh; are you a new member of the Arch Angel? Though you don't seem to be wearing the correct attire, now we can't have that," she said in a sing song voice a slender finger beneath her chin as she looked at him.

"Look I don't know what I'm doing here either but I'd like to know too!" Edward exclaimed as he slowly began to pull himself down; still feeling more comfortable on the floor. His red jacket seemed to stay in the air along with his thick golden braid. His right sleeve slightly rolled up revealing just a small glint of metal. The young prodigy didn't notice the lilac eyes moving and staring at the small flash before turning back to him.

"Perhaps we should ask Murrue," the brunette suggested turning to the pink haired girl.

"Right Kira; I'll go call her," replied the girl with a small nod and with a small nudge of her right foot she pushed herself towards the door again. Open. Then Close once again.

"Sorry, I'm not really from around here alright so I don't know what's going on," began Edward thinking he should explain as he glanced around him again, his gold silken hair shimmering in the bright light of the ship.

"How do you not? How old are you? You must be old enough for your parents to have told you," replied Kira watching the boy concerned, then a bewildered expression as the blonde's fists tightened with rage. Before he could ask what was the matter the small blonde's mouth opened wide and a loud roar escaped his mouth.

"WHO THE HELL ARE YOU CALLING SMALL!?" he screamed; clearly irritated. The door to his right opened again and this time a brunette came in through the door. She was wearing a uniform; colored with blue yellow and other majestic shades. She seemed to have heard the ending of his outburst and glanced at him then Kira. She didn't know what to do in such a situation. Almost positive that he wasn't with enemy forces she turned to Kira who was looking at the blonde in bewilderment.

"Take him to your room. In such a situation it is hard to tell friend from foe. Your judgment is probably far better than mine Kira," the women said, her hazel eyes softening as she looked at her best pilot. With a small nod she looked at Edward once again hesitantly before gently squeezing Kira's wrist as she passed by heading back to her seat as Captain.

"But Murrue," began Kira as his friend past the sliding doors and disappeared behind them. He turned back to Edward, looked at him with a thoughtful expression before sighing, as if making his decision. He motioned for him to follow, "So where are you from?" asked Kira wanting to know more about this strange boy.

"A place where I touch the ground?" he said weakly as he struggled to follow him just as gracefully. Everything he was wearing seemed so much lighter and his auto mail felt extremely peculiar.

Kira didn't turn to look at him, and Edward guessed that he should continue and perhaps tell him the truth. "From Armestris actually, I supposed it's not around here. But I guess I stowed away here or something," he explained remembering not to say he had suddenly woke up. It sounded insane and he needed this boy to believe him.

"Is it in the plants or on Earth?" asked Kira with growing curiosity as the cold steel bars across the ship lightly brushed his finger tips as he glided across the floor.

"Uh earth," replied Edward struggling to hide his confusion. He was lucky the boy wasn't turned around. After all; what could he be talking about? Where people living in giant flowers these days? 'Well perhaps alchemy has advanced that far' he thought interested. Though before he could ask the boy spoke up again.

"I'm sure you've over heard about the Destiny Plan," Kira said, his voice surprisingly holding slight sadness.

"Destiny Plan…?" Edward asked. This world was so different from his. Wherever he was anyways.

"The Plan just issued by Gilbert Durandal. The leader of the plants," Kira knew this boy wasn't from around here; he couldn't explain why but what else would explain the boy lack of knowledge and strange attire? He paused when he reached the room and Edward could see the worry in the violet eyes before him. " 'The biggest enemy of us humans, is ourselves; nothing but our own ignorance. Mere puppets in the mercy of time. For too long has humanity been kept in the dark unsure of our future,' " Kira quoted looking at the floor; his right hand on the door. "He presented to us this speech today. A plan in which genes would mark our future, and we would no longer blindly leap into battles trying to figure out our purpose. He says this will make us happy; that this way we will know what we are meant to do. Know what is expected and know what we are capable of."

Edward blinked, his golden eyes shining with confusion. Wouldn't it be a good thing? A leader such as that to lead them through everything. No more worry and no more fear. Well of course it was, and he was sure this brunette; Kira was praising this man. Though then why did he hold such a strange look in his eyes? "So this leader guy is he going to be assassinated or something?" asked Edward trying to figure out why this brunette seemed so sad.

"No. We're going to stop him," he said with an air of finality as he held his hand on the door and it slid open. He moved back and allowed Edward to go in first which he did with little grace and seemed to stumble over his own too feet. Finally understanding dawned in his eyes; he was with those bastards who always wanted to kill a great man! He whirled around clapped his hands and slid it across his arms. He waited for the burst of alchemic energy and before he knew it his arm was behind his back being held by a strong hand.

"You bastard! Trying to assassinate someone who's trying to bring peace! What is with you guys anyways!?" Edward exclaimed angrily trying to meet those kind violet eyes once again.

"He's not trying to bring peace! I want it just as much as him but humans can't be controlled like that! After Blue Cosmos was destroyed all that was left in his way was Orb and the Atlantic Federation! After they rejected his order they fired at it and destroyed it with one blast! The Requiem can fire at any spot on Earth; he'll let you live as long as you play the role he tells you to play," exclaimed Kira trying to make the naïve boy understand. After a brief moment Kira seemed to regain his posture and he released his hold, looking at the floor and murmuring a brief apology. Rubbing his wrist and wincing lightly Edward looked at the boy.

"I still don't understand," he said hoping that he would continue. Sure this man fired at them; though some people didn't seem to understand. Perhaps it was taking things a bit far but everyone would do anything for their dreams. It could never be helped that bad things occur from something like that though they just had to learn. Kira turned to him, and once again Edward was astonished by the sadness in his eyes.

"Without being fearful; we won't feel safe. Without sadness we won't be happy. And if we know what's coming for us… What can we do if we don't want that? And even if he did, if you knew that was going to happen what happens to the happiness you feel when you succeed?" Kira asked. Edward nodded, mesmerized by the brunettes infinite knowledge. And then Kira turned and gave him a small smile. It was hesitant and unsure though it was a smile nonetheless. Both serene and warm Edward found himself giving him a reassuring smile in return. And it was at that moment that he decided to tell Kira the truth.

"You know. I don't come from around here," he began as he watched the brunette's lilac eyes spark with interest. "Armestris was from… The other side of the gate; and I know this sounds crazy but I was stuck inside the gate. And where I came from; Alchemy was what succeeded. Everything could be changed from a simple array and if you had the talent. And if you'd seen that gate it would be as simple as," he clapped his hands and looked at Kira who's expression was unreadable. The alchemist couldn't tell if he believed him or not. "I was stuck in the gate after I made this huge transmutation. Because the biggest rule you see is equivalent exchange and I'm guessing that I was in there so long I traveled to a time where… We live on plants. Do you have alchemy here?" asked Edwards remembering his theory about the plants.

"Uhm no; we don't we have spacecrafts. We're in a large ship right now in space an-" Kira was cut off when Miriallia's voice broke through the speakers.

"All pilots stand-by for level two battle stations," came her hasty voice. Kira immediately stiffened and began to make for the door when a cool hand grasped his wrist.

"Where are you going?" asked Edward looking at the brunette confused.

"Battle stations. A Zaft ship has probably found us," replied Kira as he broke from his grasp and began to head for the door. Edward winced from his sudden cold attitude; or perhaps it was just his uneasiness.

"Fighting!? Can I help?" asked Ed fixing his jacket and getting up also. Kira hesitated; in the short time he had known him he had begun to slightly trust this boy, but he didn't want him to die.

"Can you fly anything?" asked Kira, noting the blonde's stubborn expression. Edward nodded determinedly. He didn't know what he meant but he guessed as to what he was talking about. With a curt nod he guided him to the bay. Tall machine's stood and Edward felt his stomach flip as he imagined himself piloting one. Until he was let to a smaller craft. "This is a sky grasper," he said opening the hatch for him and Edward climbed in. Kira quickly showed him the basic controls before hurrying off to his own craft and Edward saw wide eyed that it was the largest machine of all. While it was dull he could see behind it was concealed much machinery and soon the small screen in front of him flashed on. A young girl was displayed at the screen as she nodded at him.

"Be careful," she said and Edward was surprised at how much they trusted him. And of course by the technology they had. Soon he could see the brunette flash across the screen and he could tell that he was uneasy.

"Remember that these are enemy crafts; they'll fire at you and may very well kill you," said Kira urgently as he put a strange helmet on his head. And then he could hear the various voices.

"Athrun Zala, Justice Launching!" cried a velvety voice.

"Kira Yamato, Freedom Let's do it!" exclaimed a familiar voice.

"Edward Elric. Uh Sky Grasper L-" Edward was cut off when he suddenly accelerated and was sent off into space. He could see bright explosions and a majestic machine flying; the Freedom. It seemed to hold blue wings and he could see how perfectly it was controlled. Turning to the other side he saw a green machine like Kira's except it was very different at the same time and it accelerated towards him. Before he could do anything he gasped; sure it was the end as he pushed foreword a control and then. An explosion. A giant blast that seemed almost pink in color and he could see the Freedom with some large machine attached to its back; a meteor; and a laser that had been pointed. Then he noticed that as the smoke cleared the machine was still there and it was merely its arm that was gone. Kira couldn't have missed could he have? Turning his Sky Grasper clumsily he fired at the machine and it exploded; he was sure that the enemy had been destroyed and then he could see a queer helmet just like Kira's. He knew; even without the presence of blood in the endless space that someone was now dead. And not only that; but he had been killed by his hand. He winced his grip loosening on his controls slightly his golden eyes widened with shock and from the horror of what he had just done.

"Try not to aim for the cockpits. That's were the pilots are," informed Kira and he could tell from the way his eyes were scanning across the screen that he was still protecting the Arch Angel. And then another blast in front of him. "Pay attention or you'll be killed! Snap Out of it!"

Edward blinked and turned to the side, his hands shaking now as he aimed for the arm though again he was defended by Kira as he was almost shot. He felt like he was weighing them down and forced himself to snap out of it. He turned and aimed his missile at the next machine and shot it. He had only been able to destroy one and it seemed that the seemingly long fight was over. Of course; then he didn't know that he was in the presence of the legendary winged Gundam, so it was to be expected. It was after this battle that he was explained of everything that was going on.

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"Are you sure you want to go out there?" asked the brunette on the day of the final battle. They had already destroyed the Requiem and now Edward would not stand to let Kira go out to end Gilbert Durandal for good alone. Over the weeks they had bonded. Really bonded. And Edward glared at the screen stubbornly.

"I'm restocked with supplies, I'm ready to head back out," replied Ed ignoring what he had said and already pressing buttons and checking the energy supply of the Sky Grasper.

"You really shouldn't, it's going to get much more dangerous. The Requiem is already destroyed and all that's left is to stop Chairman Durandal," continued Kira, still wanting to stop the blonde. The truth was; Edward had been devastated when he saw the giant laser, and was almost sure that the brunette that had come to haunt his dreams would disappear. That he would never get to see those hauntingly beautiful purple eyes, and that chestnut hair that he always wanted to run his fingers through. Of course; he'd never admit to it but this brunette seemed to be in his every thought and every step. It was hard for him to believe that he'd known him for but a brief few days.

"You have to let me go out there, I'm capable to help defend the Arch Angel and watch your back," replied Edward stubbornly as he prepared to take off. "Edward Elric, Sky Grasper. Taking off!" exclaimed Edward as his machine thrusted forwards.

"Edward!" he exclaimed just as he saw his small machine fly off into space. He winced when he thought about him going out into the battle field. Suddenly he turned the Freedom around just in time to miss a shot. He could see a gundam; the Legend accelerating towards him. It's design eerily familiar to that of the Providence Gundam driven by a Rau Le Creuset. He shook his head and continued to attack him his movements stiff as he fought. His purple eyes were wide as he fought. No. It can't be that's impossible! He can't be he thought over and over. His thoughts drowning out the worried cries of Edward as he called to him.

"You should never have been allowed to exist Kira Yamato! If people learned of your existence they would want to be just as you! A mistake within humanity! You're the reason!" exclaimed a voice. While the voice was unfamiliar; the words spoken sent chills down his spine.

"Who are you!?" screamed Kira, his surprise evident in his voice. And the alchemist could see the fear in his eyes.

"What is it? Kira!?" exclaimed Edward, his slender brows knitted together in worry as he tried to defend himself against numerous Zakus.

"I'm sure that by now you've guessed Kira Yamato!!" exclaimed Rey; his voice seemed to almost slip into insanity.

"Kira!" Edward screamed again worried beyond relief as his whole machine turned to the side.

"No! You can't be alive!" cried Kira his Gundam almost halting its movement as lasers hit him from behind.

"That's right! I am Rau Le Creuset!" screamed Rey determination in his voice as his Gundam flew forwards, sword drawn.

"Kira," Edward shouted through the screen looking at his friend concerned. He was about to cry again when he was hit and a cry escaped his mouth. His left side had been hit and with a large explosion he flew sideways and Kira seemed to snap out of it.

"No!" he cried as Kira shot the Zaku aiming at the blonde before turning again and screaming at Rey. "This is your life your living! Not his! You don't need to listen to him!" The Gundam hesitated, "You don't have to live his life! You only have one chance at living it!" A short gasp was what Kira heard and he quickly glanced at Edward nervously and cast him a small reassuring smile. Though it wasn't too convincing and he flew forwards, "You don't have to listen to the Chairman! Do what you want with your life. You only have one life; live it while you can!" he cried pulling out a laser and dismantling it; careful not to harm him in any way. He turned his machine around to face the sky grasper and flew towards it, gently carrying the plane like craft in his hand and headed towards the Arch Angel. "You need some repairs first alright?" he said hurriedly as he contacted Murrue. After dropped the craft into the landing bay he turned to head towards Gilbert Durandal.

"Stop you bastard! Don't go there alone!" exclaimed Edward as he hoped out of his craft and rushed the mechanics hurriedly. There didn't seem to be any other crafts available and every second felt like years as Edward watched the outside for Kira to return. It felt like years and finally it seemed the mechanics were done.

"It's patched up but we still have to reload some-" they stopped when Edward hopped in and already began to take off.

"Sorry no time," replied Edward already about to take off.

"Hey! Not in here!" cried the mechanics as they ducked and covered their heads. Edward knew generally where Kira would be and headed towards the command centre in Messiah. Just as he arrived it began to explode and he saw vaguely the silhouette of a human jumping into the Freedom. Immediately he contacted him.

"Kira!" he exclaimed relieved to see the face of the man he'd grown to care for.

"What are you doing here!?" he exclaimed as the mobile suit began to ascend towards him and away from the growing explosion. They headed back towards the Arch Angel with Edward behind him as a Zaku seemed to aim at the Freedom and prepare to shoot. Though before it did Edward aimed at the head of the Zaku and fired.

"To watch your back. See you can so trust me," he replied the tension escaping as it seemed the fight had ended. A cocky grin was plastered against the brunette's pink lips. The brunette seemed to give in and gave him a gentle smile back, his lilac eyes glistening with admiration.

"It wasn't about not trusting you. It was about not loosing you," replied Kira and Edward could feel his heart lift and a small red flush rushed to his cheeks.

-THE END-


Author's Note/ I hope you enjoyed this one-shot! More ideas for pairings would be much loved. I know it may be a bit rushed but after all; it was a one-shot so I had to somehow fit in that emotion ;D Had a bit of trouble staying in character but I hope you guys liked it! And that it wasn't too long.

Comments and reviews are much loved!