Mobile Suit Gundam:

As Dawn Breaks

Prologue

The Kingdom of Avalon was a peacful country. The people loved and adored their King, Siegel Clyne, who was fair and just. He cared for the people and called for peace. The kingdom was centered in England and branched out as far as Germany and other neighboring states. It stood as a world power, toe to toe with ORB, the United States of America, the Kingdom of Russia and the Chinese Union of Divine Power.

While space was being colonized by the different powers, it was still young and considered a frontier. Outposts designated certain areas of space as their own. The space race created a general cease fire and people kept their attention on building and edifying. Some created innovative and constructive deivces and machines; others had a darker purpose in mind.

Of course all of this was far from the pink haired teenager's mind. Lacus Clyne, the first princess of the Kingdom, wanted nothing to do with History or world events at the moment. She focused her attention on the garden in front of her, and the boy next to her. She blushed as she thought about her Knight. Athrun Zala was given the privilege to be Lacus' knight, having the duty to protect her with his life. He was handsome, kind, intelligent and strong willed. Her crystal blue eyes gazed deeply into his emerald ones, which were focused on the sky above. His hair was a dark blue and came a little past his chin in length. He was tall and slim, yet sinewy. His light skin shone brightly in the sun's warm rays. He was gorgeous to her and she had developed deep feelings for him, not only because he was easy on the eyes, but because he was a good person as well.

"What are you thinking Lacus?" Athrun smiled sweetly as he looked over to her, having caught her staring at him. He then proceeded in studying her. Lacus was perhaps the most beautiful girl in the Kingdom. She had long Pink flowing hair that reched down past her waist. A simple butterfly clip held her bangs out of her eyes. She was shorter than Athrun, and her crystal blue eyes met around his mouth. Her skin was fair but still had a nice amount of color to it. And, well, no one could beat her petite form.

Lacus instantly blushed a deep scarlet having realized she was found out and even more so because he was staring back at her. She managed a stutter, "I- I was just thinking about how long we've known eachother! You've been such a great friend to me!"

Athrun smiled again, "Thank you Princess. That's sweet of you to say."

Lacus felt her color returning to normal, "So Athrun?"

"Yes, your Highness?"

"Have you ever thought of marriage?"

It was now Athrun's turn to blush furiously,"I- Uh-, well about that... I... no. Not really."

Lacus frowned. It wasn't what she had hoped to hear. "Well, you are a Duke's son... that makes you nobility."

Athrun gulped, his adam's apple bobbing up and down. He changed subject, "You know, I'm sure that Lady Murrue is upset that you keep avoiding her class."

Lacus frowned again, "Well, I dislike learning about history and current events... it's all so... sad. Besides," a grin stealing across her face, "I'm sure Lady Murrue doesn't appreciate my Knight and her student, Sir Athrun Zala, helping me to ditch her class."

Athrun was trapped and he knew it. He gulped again. Then the two teenagers fell into silence and both looked to the sky. After a few minutes of just sitting in silence Lacus stood and stretched her arms out skyward, taking in a deep breath and letting it out in a great gasp. "Athrun! I love the sky... It's so peaceful! So open and bright! I hope it always stay like this!" She giggled and started to skip along the pathway of the garden.

Athrun followed her with his eyes. He let out a breath, "I hope so too... Lady Lacus."


As the two teenagers returned they were met by Lacus' twin sister Meer. Unlike Lacus, Meer was more loud and didn't get embarrassed easily. Her form was more... how could Athrun describe it? Voluptuous. Her style of clothing... Less modest. Athrun couldn't say he dislike Meer, they were friends and she could be very sweet, but, she wasn't Lacus.

Meer glared at the two as she saw them returning from the garden, "There you are! I can't believe you both left me there!!! I mean gosh! I was all alone in some dingy old classroom with Lady Murrue ranting on about how you two weren't in class!!!"

Lacus gave a sheepish look, "I'm sorry sis, you know how much I dislike being in confined spaces."

Meer grinned evilly, "Yeah the only exception is when Atrhun is with you!"

Lacus turned scarlett again, "That's not true!!! Do not say such rude things sister! You know Athrun and I are not like that!"

Meer kept up her evil tactic, grinning madly, "Oh ho ho! If that's the case then I'm a toad!"

Athrun got tired of the foray quickly, "Your Highness Meer, you must realize that as Lady Lacus' knight it would be improper for such a relationship, now if you'll excuse me I have business to attend to."

With that Athrun left bowing to Lady Lacus as he left. Lacus frowned as she watched him walk away...Athrun...

Lacus then pouted as she turned to Meer who had looked as if she had been slapped. As Lacus walked past Meer she whispered, "I hope you're happy sister..."

Meer turned a beet red, "This isn't my fault!"

As Lacus walked away without saying anything more, Meer felt very sad that she had done what she had.


"Your Majesty, I don't think you understand the situation clearly... This threat could be very real! We have heard that this man named Akira is very dangerous. He controls what is called the Shadow Legion! The infamous terrorist group!"

Siegel Clyne sat across the table from his advisors. Sir Liam was had just shown him a message that was sent; it was a threat on his life and his kingdom. Siegel simply gazed across the table. "Do we have any intelligence on any hostile movements, in or outside the country?"

Sir Liam gulped, "Well, no, but we should at least treat this threat seriously! Your life may be in danger!"

Clyne simply turned to his Knight, Mwu La Flagga,"Sir La Flagga, please look into the matter and strenghten security around the palace, I do not want my daughters harmed." He then turned to his other Knight Andrew Waltfeld, "Please, Sir Waltfeld, I would like you to strengthen national security. Just make sure the boys and girls are not falling asleep at their posts."

Andrew seemed less enthused about his assignment, "Yes, sire."

After the two knights left the room Clyne turned to the rest of his advisors, "I will not back down from this and the Peace Convention will continue."

There was a silence in the room as the advisors all understood, though some had their own misgivings.


After the advisors had left, Siegel Clyne sat alone in his room. He picked up the picture of his first Queen, Lady Rose Vallian...

Why did you have to pass away... I promised I would take care of the girls... but it's been so hard by myself. I have to worry about terrorists, occupations for my citizens, my daughters' welfare... Oh Rose... If only you were still here. You always gave me the comfort I needed. I know the Peace convention is the right thing to do. It is the only way to stop the wars that keep cropping up on our borders. Countries being swallowed by the Russians, or falling under the Chinese Emperess... Our borders may be in danger soon... this Convention should stop the fighting and create balance on this continent... Oh Rose...


Athrun was walking about the Capital when he spotted someone he had not expected to see, "Hey, Kira!"

Kira Yamato was Athrun's bestfriend though they had not seen eachother in three years, since Athrun had left to become a Knight. Kira had brown hair that was styled short, but his bangs were long and got in his eyes some times. His amethyst color eyes lit up as he turned and saw Athrun; he could tell that Kira was just as suprised to see him as he was to see Kira. Kira was about the same height and build as Athrun except Kira had a light tan color to his skin. Kira was more withdrawn and shy, yet intellgent and kind.

"Athrun!" Kira smiled as he made his way quickly to his long lost friend, "What are you doing here?"

Athrun chuckled, "I live here you goofball! The question is what are you doing here?"

Kira smiled, "I'm here on a field trip. My class is doing a research study so we were all going to go to the Labratory they have here in the capital."

"Kira! Where are you!"

Kira turned, "I'm over here guys! Come over here! I want you to meet someone!"

A group of teenagers emerged. They were Kira's classmates, Sai, Tolle, Mirriallia, and Fllay. Sai had short blond hair and always wore cool sunglasses, Tolle had curly brown hair and dark eyes. Mirriallia had orange hair with freckles and blue eyes. Fllay was a red head and also the most popular girl at Kira's school; she had a thing for Sai.

Kira introduced his friends to Athrun and vice versa.

"Whoah! So cool!" Exclaimed Tolle, "You're a real knight! Does that mean you know how to pilot a mobile suit?!"

Athrun smiled, "I sure do. I pilot a Zaku Warrior."

Sai stepped in, "Oh, the new mobile suit that came out recently. Impressive."

Athrun just smiled. Kira was just standing and taking in his surroundings. Who would have thought I would run into Athrun here... It's been so long.

Kira's thoughts were interrupted by his mechanical bird named, 'Birdy', as it flew and landed on Kira's shoulder. It chirped, "Birdie"

Athrun smiled, "You still have it huh?"

Kira smiled, "Yep."

Birdie had been a gift to Kira from Athrun. Athrun had made it for him.

The others started to feel uneasy with the silence between the two old friends so Mirriallia jumped in, "Hey Kira! The class is leaving soon! We should get back!"

"Oh! Yeah I guess we have to."

Athrun and Kira had not been uncomfortable with the silence. It had been so long and their friendship was very strong. It felt... right to be with eachother again. Athrun smiled, "Maybe I'll see you around Kira. We should hang out some time."

"Yeah! That would be great!"

"Good it's a promise then."

"Right!"

Sai and Fllay walked back to the class. Miriallia and Tolle stayed behind a little longer, "Okay, well hurry up Kira! You don't want to be left behind."

"I'll be right there."

Athrun was still smiling, "It was good seeing you again. Say hi to Cagalli for me later, won't you?"

Cagalli was Kira's forternal twin sister, "Of course I will. We have tomorrow to check out the town on our own. Can you hang out then?"

Athrun remembered how he had duties and class tomorrow, but shrugged it aside, "Of course. At least for a little while anyways."

Kira smiled, "Great! I'll meet you here at..."

"How's two o' clock sound?"

Kira's smile turned into a grin, "Sounds great. I've got to go!" He started to run away but then turned for a moment, "Good to see you Athrun!"

Athrun waved after him, "I'll see you tomorrow!"

And with that the brunette ran off and disappeared in the crowd.