Fandom: Gundam Seed
Genre: Romance/General
Rating: PG-13
Type: Multi-part, chapter 1a/???
Pairings: Nicol/Melody (OC), Athrun/Cagalli, Kira/Lacus
Disclaimer: No, I do not own Gundam Seed
Author's notes: My first official Gundam Seed fic, this fic is set in the Alternate universe with some linkage to the original fandom in the beginning. This is not related nor does it consist of Gundam Seed Destiny events.
Summary: What happens if Mirialla Haw's family members, except for her parents, were all situated on Heliopolis when Zaft attacked? What happened if two of her sisters were taken back to Zaft by respective Zaft pilots during the chaotic situation, whereas she had been situated with the Earth Alliances forces on board of Archangel?
Prologue - Part 2
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Meanwhile, some distance away from them. A girl was tending to Murrae Ramius, one of the female crew member of the Earth Alliance forces. That girl was none other than Mirialla Haw, the elder sister of Melody and Michelle Haw. However, at this point of time, neither one of them knew -- they will reunite with one another on a battlefield.
Kira Yamato, the only Coordinator among the teenagers have been trying to achieve communications with the Earth Alliance Force when Zaft arrived for a second round of attack.
That was when Archangel responded, and hence Natarlie ordered for Archangel to set off. Their arrival seems to stun the Zaft cohort as they decided to retreat for the time being, the fact that GAT-X105 Strike was aiming its weapon at them was a bonus to their weakness.
Mirialla sighed, she had no idea what she was going to do while on board of the Archangel. Honest to speak, she was frightened out of her wits. This was the first time she ever experience the impact of war on the frontline, not to mention, her sisters were currently still missing in action. She could only hoped that they had escaped unharmed, otherwise, she do not know how to answer to her parents.
Her sigh seemed to have caught her boyfriend attention, as Tolle turned to her and asked. "Mir, don't worry...I'm sure they'll be fine."
Mirialla smiled tiredly at Tolle, grateful for his concern. Somehow, she have a bad feeling about the war. She do not know why, but somehow she felt as if Tolle was going to leave her side forever. Shaking her head, she told herself firmly. 'No, I'm not going to think about such things now. The most important thing now is how we are going to escape.'
She was draw back into reality when the alarm sound, the whole ship is going on 'red alert' mode. She sighed, knowing deep in her heart that the battle had begun. Sharing a look with Tolle, they both glanced over to Kira with concern. No doubt, Kira will have to be involve in the battle since he is the only one who can pilot Strike.
Eventually, the latest battle had been the one that Kira had slained Miguel Ayman in-evidently. However, Mirialla had no idea of the fact until later on in time -- when Michelle and Melody let her in on the news.
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Sometime later, Mirialla could not help but noticed the ship filling up with civilians. Turning towards the others, she asked. "Ne, do you have any idea what's going on?"
Kuzzey and Sai shook their head in response, indicating that they have no idea on the latest happenings. That was until Kira appeared with Fllay Alaster in tow.
"Fllay?" Sai started as Fllay flung herself into Sai's embrace.
They were talking among themselves when Mwu La Fllaga appeared in front of Kira, asking him to help out Archangel on defence.
Fllay appeared stunned by the information, turning to Sai; she asked. "What is going on here? What are they talking about?"
Everyone shifted uncomfortably, wondering if they should tell. After all, it was not their place to do so. However, with Fllay's persistent urging and Kira heading off to the hangar, Sai softened.
"Fllay, did you see the robot-like thing when you first came in? The pilot of that thing is Kira."
Fllay blinked. "Eh? How could someone like him pilot that thing?"
"That's because Kira's a Coordinator." Kuzzey responded automatically, ignoring Tolle's warning look.
"Eh? Kira's a Coordinator?" Fllay was shocked, she have no idea about Kira's background. Therefore the information came as a shock to her as she have always assume Kira to be a Natural.
"I wonder how Kira is dealing with all these events, despite being a Coordinator. He's still a civilian but he's fighting out there protecting us, I wonder if there's anything we can do to help." Mirialla sighed.
They pondered over the matter in silence, before Sai spoke up. "Well... I believe there must be something we can do, didn't you heard what the litneuntant said? They're short of crew members here, maybe we could help."
The four of them shared a look before heading out, leaving Fllay behind looking absolutely bewildered.
They managed to talk the captain of Archangel into allowing them to help out on the bridge, they were just heading over to the bridge after changing into the crew uniforms when they met Kira. Kira was staring at their attire with an unreadable expression, Sai said.
"We decided to volunteer ourselves for helping the ship out, cause' it's only fair since you are fighting outside with the enemies for our sakes. There's no way we are just going to sit back and let you do the job alone."
With that said, the four of them bid Kira farewell and followed the person leading them towards the bridge to report for duty.
They had only just settled down in their position, when they spotted ZAFT Forces surrounding them. Upon closer inspection, they found themselves facing the four Mobile Suits that initially belongs to the Earth Alliance.
It was a good thing that Artemis, one of the colony which belongs with the Earth Alliance forces decided to let them into the base, thus helping them to escape from Zaft attack temporarily.
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Meanwhile, Melody and Michelle were hanging around in Athrun and Nicol's shared room. Partly because Athrun and the Commander in charge of the team, Rau Le Cruez, was heading back off to Plants for a meeting. Therefore, Michelle had taken the chance to visit her sister who's rooming with Nicol and Athrun.
Turning to Athrun, Michelle asked. "Since you're not going to be here tonight, can I sleep over?"
Athrun arched an eyebrow graciously at Michelle and answered. "Well, it's your choice. I'm pretty much fine with it, how was last night with Yzak and Dearka? I hope you are not too upset about Rusty and Miguel ... "
Athrun suddenly stopped talking, instead was observing Michelle's reaction closely. Noticing the look in Athrun's eyes, Michelle merely patted the former on the shoulder in understanding.
"Don't worry, I am not really upset. I was very well expecting that to happen, after all -- the opponent was 'Strike' and it could jolly well be Kira; who's piloting the Mobile Suit. You did your best, but honestly -- I am not expecting you to kil Kira for me.
After all, Miguel and I was not really close, as well -- so ... I guess, I'm just a little bit depressed. Nonetheless, you should not be blaming yourself for Rusty and Miguel's misfortune. I had already warned him in prior, it was his own recklessness that resulted in such a situation. "
"You knew Kira? " Athrun blinked, a little shock by Michelle's response. Michelle, meanwhile -- merely smiled.
"Yeah, he was my elder sister's classmate -- so if he was the pilot of 'Strike' and he was telling you about him fighting to save his friends who's on board the Archangel -- I had a pretty much guess about whom was on board. "
"Anyway, to answer your earlier question with regards to Yzak and Dearka... Well... it was so and so, it's not as bad as I'd predicted -- in prior. Honestly, Dearka and Yzak's room was so messy that I have to tidy up the room myself just to find somewhere to sleep."
The sheer notion of her tidying up the place, and annoying Yzak in the process was too amusing for Michelle. She ended up having a big roll with the silver-haired pilot, the previous night and ended up getting yelled at by Dearka -- whom was trying to sleep.
Somehow, she eventually slept in Yzak's bed; since Dearka refused to let her near his place. The Silver-haired pilot ended up sleeping his night away in the working chair, situated near the working desk.
"Aa... well, I'll leave you alone with your sister, then. It's time for me to go off anyway." Athrun responded with a smile.
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Sometime later after the battle that took place near the colony of Artemis, Michelle examined Yzak's wound with a frown.
"I only have one thing to say, whoever pilot the 'Strike' as you guys called it. The person was really good at his aiming."
Dearka's eyebrow shot up at her statement, but Yzak was faster. Eyeing Michelle strangely, he asked. "How did you know this was a direct result of the pilot's attack? How do you even know that the pilot was a guy? "
Michelle stared at Yzak as if the latter was stupid, and answered. "Well... I'm not going to say anything else. All I can reveal is that I'm not as naive as you guys thought me to be. After all, I'm educated in such areas.
Well, that and the fact that -- there would be no way a female pilot would be able to hurt you... Hell, even while I am confident about my skills at aiming -- I could never defeat a Coordinator like you. "
Turning to Melody, she said. "Come on, let's go and find Nicol."
Dearka and Yzak stared at the back of the two girls with a look of bewilderment on their faces, before shrugging and returning to their task on hand.
"Women ... could never understand them... " Dearka muttered under his breath, as he patted Yzak in sympathy.
They were now heading towards the washroom to clean up the wounds, before the doctors on duty could patched Yzak's injuries up. It took them quite some time to remove the residue of the helmet cover from Yzak's wound.
The two pilots entered the medic wing only to find the doctor on duty missing, and Yzak was already pissed enough at his injury -- and to find the doctor whom was supposed to be on duty missing, was his last straw.
Muttering and cursing under his breath, he nearly took the hydrogen-peroxide from the medication rack and applied on his wound, himself. Thankfully, Michelle had seen his actions and stopped him in time.
"Wait! Are you brainless, I understand the logic behind dis-infecting the wound with antiseptic lotion. However, this was no minor cuts -- using the 'Hydrogen Peroxide' without diluting it with water -- could results in extreme allergy reactions. Regardless of your Coordinators' genes in your body, I hardly think -- the body cells could tolerate that much chemicals in your body. "
With that, Michelle snatched the bottle of dis-infectant lotion from Yzak's hands. Gesturing to the bed, Michelle ordered the silver-haired teen to sit down. Bustling around the medic wing, Michelle hurried to search for cotton buds and bandages.
"Next time, think before you attack. The 'Strike' was no small fry... he could easily kill you like he did with Miguel... Honestly, I still want to see you in one piece; so do me a favor -- think before you act, the next time around. Alright? " Michelle stared Yzak in the eyes, as she bandaged the wound with the bandages.
"There, done! Careful, try not to soak the wound with water. Otherwise, it might get infected. " Michelle told Yzak, as she dragged the former out of the medic wing -- towards the former's room.
Entering the pin code, Michelle told the silver-haired teen to get some rest -- while she headed off to locate Dearka, and asked the blond to take the night shift of watch duty for the night.
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Michelle entered the pilots' lounge to find Dearka flirting with Melody, irritation was her first reaction but a look at Nicol -- told her all that she need to know. Nicol Amalfi, was staring at her younger sister as well -- immediately, her irritation cleared as she stepped through the door.
/So Dearka was not the only one being attracted to my baby sister, eh... / Michelle thought, a mischievious smile lit up on her face.
"Dearka, I'm done with the dressing of Yzak's wound. I need you to take the night shift of watch duty tonight. I do not want that idiot to strain his eyes too much tonight, since his other eye was hidden under thick layers of bandages. " Michelle announced.
"What? No fair, why was the task not given to Nicol? " Dearka protested.
"He took the whole morning shift -- covering for Athrun, so its' only fair that you took over Yzak's shift. That is, unless -- you want either myself or Melody to take up the shift and risked being discovered by the rest of the crew members? " Michelle challenged.
Upon receiving a death 'glare' that promised agony, Dearka cowered and nodded in agreement. Michelle smirked, "Good! If I see you back in the room before seven tomorrow morning, I will hunt you down personally and make your life a living nightmare! "
With that, Michelle left the lounge and headed for the cafeteria. She had not had lunch earlier on, and was going to snoop around and see if she could get a sandwich from the cook on board. After all, there are benefits of being on good terms with Athrun Zala and Nicol Amalfi.
That and the fact, that Miguel Ayman -- whom perished in the previous battle with the 'Strike' within 'Heliopolis' was her cousin; allows her room for freedom on board. Not even Rau Le Cruez, would say anything about her -- so long she does not overstep her boundary.
On her way back to the room which she was sharing with Yzak and Dearka, Michelle visited the washroom to make a quick call to Mirialla's cell phone. However, it seems like her elder sister's phone was flat on battery and had neglected to re-charge.
Then again, wherever her sister was situated -- the other party might not have any charger around. Michelle and Melody had had access to phone charger -- because, they knew Miguel had one in his personal belongings. Thus, they were given access to it -- due to their relationship with Miguel; after his unfortunate death.
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Meanwhile, over at the Archangel -- it seems like Kira Yamato had saved the safety pod which contains Lacus Clyne; the daughter of the Siegel Clyne. While, Athrun Zala whom returned back to the Plants -- was surprised by the news that Lacus was missing in action. Therefore, Athrun's latest mission was to re-cover his fiancee -- Lacus Clyne.
Somehow, Lacus Clyne had managed to fall in love with Kira Yamato -- at first sight. Kira Yamato, had also felt somewhat of an attraction to the pink-haired songstress. However, due to the fact that Lacus Clyne was the fiancee of Athrun Zala -- and Kira was unhappy with the way Nartarle was handling matters. Kira decided to take matters in his own hands and returned Lacus to Athrun -- by himself.
However, due to the fact that the Archangel was defenceless -- if Kira was not around. The punishments would have to wait until they arrived back at Alaska, Headquarters of the Earth Alliance Forces.
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Athrun arrived back at the ZAFT Laurasia Class Battlefleet -- several hours later; looking extremely exhausted. However, that did not stop Yzak from poking fun at Athrun. The blue-haired Coordinator was just done with his task of escorting Lacus Clyne back to the Plants, and was really exhausted. Especially with all that recent developments with the Archangel, the war and Kira Yamato's involvement in this war.
That was how Michelle found the few pilots, her sister -- Melody was busy going through the music notes that belongs to Nicol and engrossed herself in the task. However, music notes looked like aliens to Michelle -- so she thought she could try and locate the guys and see what they were up to.
"You know, Yzak... Why can't you stop poking fun at Athrun? " Michelle spoke up from the entrance.
"Eh? Michelle, what are you doing out here? What did I said about keeping your existence a secret from others? " Athrun spoke up.
"Excuse me, but I simply do not think that was necessary. Miguel had handled the situation for me -- before his misfortune, and the Mckenzies had vouched for me. Therefore, there's really no need for such secrecy.
In fact, Commander Rau had already seen me -- and honestly, he creeps me out. Asked me if I am interested in enlisting myself, as an elite and then proceed to ask me if I am interested in fighting out front. " Michelle commented.
Upon Michelle's statement, Athrun's eyes widen. "What did you say then? "
"Hm..m.., told him I would think it over. However, I am not really interested in fighting out front. " Michelle shrugged her response, while she settled herself in between Dearka and Yzak.
Dearka was muttering something incoherently under his breath, but was caught by Michelle -- whom in turn, shot him a nasty look. "Dearka, do I have to go through this whole bloody arguement with you, again? "
Dearka remained silent, after wards -- not wanting to risk provoking Michelle further. So far, he had still yet to see Michelle at her worst temper. According to Melody's advice, it would be wise not to provoke Michelle further -- once the girl shot him nasty look. For Michelle was one whom would delivered what she promised, and Dearka had no doubt Michelle knew all his weakness and strengths by heart.
As for Yzak, the silver-haired pilot was already immune to Michelle's death threats. Thankfully, the number one person on Michelle's hit list was Dearka instead of himself. Then again, Yzak always made it a mental point to try and keep his temper in check -- in front of Michelle.
The last time, he snapped at the girl. The girl had responded with her own fiery temper and nearly caused Dearka to throw them both out of the room. Sure, they quarrel on regular basis -- but they always managed to patch things up at the end of the day.
That was the main reason why Dearka dared not make any comment with regards to Michelle and his so called relationship, for if the blond dared to say anything strange or weird -- the blond might find himself on the hit list of both Yzak and Michelle.
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Sometime later in the day, there was a fierce battle going on at the front-lines. Michelle and Melody was observing the scene in the lounge, through the big screen. Michelle could yell at both Dearka and Yzak's idiocy -- as the two of them descends down to the Earth atmosphere.
The two girls then headed over to the hangar and awaited the arrival of Athrun Zala and Nicol Amalfi.
"What exactly was up in the minds of those two? Such reckless acts... now what? I presume, they will be joining forces with those ZAFT Forces situated on Earth? " Michelle asked.
"I should think so. Right now, that was the least of our concerns. Nicol, take them back with you. I am going to see Commander Rau for a while, I'll meet up with you -- later. " Athrun told Nicol, as he made his way to the changing room to change out from his pilot suit.
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to be continued
date started: 29/05/05
date completed: 30/05/05
date revised: 03/12/06