This is my longest chapter yet by nearly a thousand words. I decided it was about time Athrun and Le Creuset were properly introduced so they appear in this chapter. The Defender is completed (sort of) in this chapter plus we get a bit of action and the Heliopolis collapse. Also there are some serious hints about what is so special about Matthias as well as bit of personal history.

This is the first chapter of my fic that has been beta read by Phantomx05 so a big thank you to him. (I highly recommend his fic Guardian angel especially for any KxL fans)

I forgot it last chapter so here's the disclaimer:

Gundam SEED is the property of sunrise. I only own some of the plot as well as Matthias and the Defender.

20/05/10 cleaned up all chapters and added some minor modifications (The CGUE in chapter one is now blue and I've now revealed Matthias's eye colour, grey,) Mainly spelling fixes but done for all chapters. Chapter 4 is coming slowly (preview was modified as well).


The huge white vessel glided out of the smoke every as bit as graceful as its namesake. Its sudden and spectacular appearance had momentarily stunned those present.

Inside the strike Kira Yamato let out a sigh of relief. The launcher pack had connected just in time for him to activate the phase shift before the CGUE hit the strike with a few shots from its rifle.

That same white CGUE wheeled round for another pass. Kira had to bring the strikes knee down to protect his friends and Lt. Ramius to protect them form the barrage.

A short burst of CIWS fire sparked against the CGUE's armour and it quickly pulled up to dodge a pair of energy beams from the same direction.

The fire caused the CGUE to shift its attention from the strike to its new assailant, the dark form of the Defender.

Inside Matthias couldn't help but smile as the white machine boosted towards him. Another burst fire from the Defender caused the CGUE to back off momentarily allowing Matthias to stow the Defender's beam rifle and draw a beam sabre without activating it. The white CGUE charged him again firing its rifle and shield Gatling as it closed. Matthias just let it close this time ignoring the shots that pinged harmlessly off the Defenders phase shift.

The CGUE drew its sword and dived at Mathias and the Defender swinging the sword in an attempt to hit the Defenders unarmoured right shoulder. Matthias had been expecting the move and raised the shield to take the blow. He then activated the beam sabre forcing the CGUE to make a hasty retreat to avoid being cut in half by an upward slash.

The CGUE then disengaged from the 2 mobile suits and headed for the Archangel obviously hoping that it would be easier prey. Only to find itself weaving in and out of the steams of Igelstellung fire that the vessel put up in defence.

Matthias tried adding the Defenders own Igelstellungs to the barrage but he was too far away for the shots to do anything, the guns emptied their ammunition hoppers a few seconds later.

'Damn if only the flight unit was working.' He thought then a movement to his left caught his attention the strike was aiming the massive hyper impulse cannon that the launcher pack equipped it with.

"Don't that's too powerful." He yelled into the radio as Lt. Ramius yelled the same from the ground. Unfortunately they were both too late and the cannons red beam lanced skywards. The sudden attack caught the CGUE pilot off guard d the machine lost its arm to the blast, which continued onwards to blow a massive hole in the wall of the damaged colony.

Inside the Strike Kira was shocked at the damage he had caused to his own home. Meanwhile the CGUE was sucked out of the colony through the hole.

Matthias rotated the defender to face the Archangel as the warship slowly descended to land nearby.

Matthias looked over looked over at the Strike, which still hadn't since firing the 'Agni'. He let out a sigh Kira really didn't deserve to be caught up in this.

"You ok." Matthias said over the radio. There was a pause for a few seconds before Kira replied.

"Yeah… but… I didn't mean." He sounded rather down even over the radio.

"Don't worry you didn't know. Everyone makes mistakes." He comforted as he began walking the Defender over toward the Archangel.

"Even you?" Replied Kira with a hint of humour in his voice. Matthias let a small chuckle.

"Yes even I make mistakes." He said jovially before cutting the radio link. "With heavy consequences." He whispered to himself his eyes going dull as he relived a memory.

The sound of the Mobius Zero landing one the Archangel's rear deck brought him back to reality in time for him to guide the Defender up the white ships loading ramp.

A group of people had already gathered most of them were wearing mechanics overalls while a few wore EA naval uniforms as well there was even a small group of security personnel.

As soon as Lt. Ramius was up the ramp she was approached by one of the people in EA uniform, a Black haired purple eyed woman.

"Lt. Ramius it's a relief to see you are alright." Said the woman as she saluted. Which Lt. Ramius returned. "Likewise Ensign Badgiruel. Thank you for protecting the Archangel." Replied the Lieutenant.

At that moment Kira exited the Strike much to the surprise of most of the people present. "C'mon will someone please tell me what going on here. He's just a kid, just learned how to shave and he's piloting that thing." Said Kojiro Murdoch the Archangels chief mechanic.

Inside the Defender Matthias shook his head. As Lt. Ramius was put on the spot by the Ensign only to be rescued by the arrival of the pilot of the Mobius Zero, a blonde man in a purple and black pilot suit, walked up.

'Mu la Flaga, The one and only Hawk of Endymion this is really getting interesting.' Matthias thought before deciding that it was about time he should join the others below. Again he ignored the rope lift and dropped straight to the floor. Just in time to hear Mu ask Kira.

"So tell me you're a coordinator?" Mu's tone was blunt. Kira tensed for a moment before responding. "Yes." The tension in his voice was clear.

A small group of security personnel reached or their rifles at that. Which made Tolle place himself in front of Kira obviously angry at what was happening.

"And so am I." Said Matthias his voice drifting over the company. Which made everyone look at him.

"Matthias Rynar, Mechanic, inventor and owner of this mobile suit." He said giving an exaggerated bow as he spoke.

"Owner? Do you mean you stole the technology?" Asked Ensign Badgiruel. Matthias immediately shot her a hard glare. "All the technology in the Defender was acquired legally through my own personal contacts." He said levelly.

"Now for all you are wondering the reason why Kira is here is obvious he wanted to avoid the war. Am I wrong?" He continued now using his normal tone.

"No, you're right. Especially since I'm a first generation coordinator." Kira replied.

"Which means, of course, that your parents are naturals" Added Mu. "Well that him dealt with what about you." Said the blond pilot turning to Matthias.

Matthias sighed. "I'm hiding." He stated simply. Which got a few of the people muttering amongst themselves. "I'm listed as a high priority target in Blue Cosmos and have been for some time now. While someone in the ZAFT upper echelons is also out to kill me. Fortunately they think that I'm already dead and I am also a first generation coordinator." He explained. Lt. Ramius was about to ask a question when Matthias cut her off.

"I will not go into anymore detail on the subject." He snapped.

"That explains why you're armed." Said Mu. That immediately caused all the security guards to aim their rifles at Matthias. Who raised an eyebrow at Lt. Ramius. She gave a nod in understanding.

"Stand down men he may be armed but I doubt he will use them on us, if he wanted to kill us we would probably already be dead." She ordered.

"Thank you." Said Matthias. "Can I have your permission to equip my last two weapons, I am so used to wearing them that the last few months have been quite uncomfortable." He continued, scratching his back as he spoke.

'Why am I even considering this?' Thought Lt. Ramius. "What are these weapons?" She asked.

"A pair of arming swords." Matthias replied simply. Lt. Ramius looked to the crew, whom she had been informed a few minutes ago that she was in charge of.

They just gave her a series of shrugs.

"Well the crew don't seem to be against it so yes you can." Said Lt. Ramius.

Matthias gave a single nod by way of thanks before running over to the Defender. He was in the cockpit in two leaps. Only to emerge a few moments later with the swords strapped across his back.

"What do we do now?" Asked Ensign Badgiruel.

"What do we do now? I've just been shot down and the Le Creuset is waiting for us outside." Said Mu shocking almost everyone present. "He's a pretty persistent fellow. If you ask me we can't afford to stay around here." He continued, walking off.

Outside several tuck pulled up. 'About time Cyrus.' Matthias thought.

"Cyrus just brought over the trucks that contain all the spares, ammunition and extra equipment for the Defender." Matthias called out.

"Who's Cyrus?" Asked Lt. Ramius. When the miniature robotic kestrel swooped in and landed on Matthias's shoulder.

"This is Cyrus." Said Matthias stroking the bird's head.


Onboard the Vesalius a briefing was being held. "You really saved my hide by bringing this back Muigel. If I didn't have this as proof I'd be a laughing stock for allowing my unit to get damaged in a battle against a mobile suit of the Earth forces." Said the masked white suit that was Commander Le Creuset from his side of the map table. Referring to a gun camera video of the Strike. "No one would have believed it was possible." He continued talking addressing the 4 green suits and the red suit on the other side of the table. "I believe all of you are aware of the incomplete status of the machines' original OS. With that in mind I have no idea why these two machines manoeuvred so well." That brought a nod from the red suit a teen by the name of Athrun Zala who had long blue/black hair and emerald eyes.

"But I want to make one thing perfectly clear we cannot afford to turn a blind eye and allow them to have possession of either unit. If we cannot capture them then we will destroy them. Along with that new warship. Don't underestimate them." The commander finished, saluting the pilots. Who returned the salute with a perfectly synchronous "Sir!"

"Muigel, Olor, prepare to launch at once. We've been authorised to use weapons configuration D, and this time let us see you put an end to all this." Ordered captain Adez, who had been floating beside them the whole time during Le Creuset's briefing. "Yes sir." said the two mentioned pilots as they saluted and headed for the hangar.

Athrun Watched them go for a moment before turning to the captain.

"Captain Adez. Sir, please allow me to sortie as well." He asked.

However it was commander Le Creuset that answered. "You have no mobile suit, besides you've already completed an extremely crucial mission by capturing on of those units." Said the masked man. "But. Sir I…" Athrun began to protest when Adez interrupted him. "Let the others go this time. Muigel and Olor have more to prove given the humiliation they suffered." The captain explained.

Athrun looked away. 'Damn, I need to find out if that was Kira back there. I have to know.' He thought. Behind him The Captain and Commander discussed contacting a nearby team in case they found themselves needing reinforcements.


The Archangel was a hive of activity as supplies were loaded and machines were repaired, resupplied and in the case of the Defender completed. Matthias was currently working on that particular machine with Mr Murdoch the Archangel's chief mechanic. Matthias's swords were currently resting on the Defenders foot.

" Hey kid, are you nearly done yet." The large black haired man called up to Matthias who was manually adjusting one of the thrusters on the flight pack.

"Don't call me kid I'm 17. But yes I am nearly done this is the last thruster." Matthias called back down.

"Your still a kid compared to me. What about the OS?" Murdoch replied shaking his head.

"I copied and modified the Aile part of the Strike's OS. Old man." Matthias answered the humour in his voice clearly evident.

"Now that's a low blow kid." Said Mr Murdoch sounding hurt.

Matthias then dropped down from where he has been working landing with a somersault. He was now wearing one of the mechanics overalls.

"Well if you don't want me to call you than don't call me kid." Said Matthias bluntly.

Mr Murdoch sighed. "I've been wanting to ask you about earlier when you were talking to us. Would we have been dead if you wanted to kill us?" He asked.

Matthias gave him a sad look. "I hate to admit it but yes. The only real threat to me there was the security personnel and there were only 4 of them." Matthias said not boastful just stating a fact.

Mr Murdoch nodded slowly. "Would you tell me the reasons why you didn't?" He asked.

"I hate killing. Life is precious and very few people in this world actually deserve to die. Also I had no way off the colony so I needed a ship to get on." Answered Matthias.

That made Murdoch raise an eyebrow. "You mean that you didn't plan that when you started building this thing?" He asked.

"No. I did plan it. I planned on getting on this ship somehow." Matthias answered.

"Enough with the questions for now I need to get a shower plus I would like to talk with Kira and the others." Matthias said tiredly.

"Ok is there anything that still needs doing on this big guy that I can have done while you do that?" Said Murdoch.

"I thought I said enough with the questions." Matthias replied retrieving his swords he was however smiling. "Just one thing if you haven't done it already the Igelstellungs need a new load of ammo. Also I have two requests do not touch anything that you don't know what it does and no one is to touch anything in the upper torso. The equipment in there is highly experimental and currently quite sensitive." Matthias said as he walked off to exit the hangar.

"I can do that." Murdoch acknowledged. "Wait. I haven't told you were the showers are" he yelled after Matthias.

"Don't worry I already know." Matthias yelled back just as he exited the hangar.

Murdoch returned to his work getting the supplies on board but as he did it he couldn't help but wonder how the boy he had been working with had know where the showers were and why he already trusted the boy so much.


A few minutes later.

The group of teens were in one of the crew sleeping areas with most of them sitting on the lower bunks or standing. Kira however was asleep on one of the top bunks.

"I'm impressed he can sleep at a time like this." Said Kuzzey looking up at Kira.

Mir looked at him. "He's exhausted. What happened today was really difficult for Kira you know." She said looking back at Kira. Tolle gave a quiet "uh huh" from where he was sitting underneath Kira's bunk.

"It was tough yeah. Well I guess it's hard to argue about that but…" Continued Kuzzey now looking slightly down.

"Just what are you getting at Kuzzey?" Asked Sai Looking at the black haired boy.

"Nothing really." Admitted Kuzzey. "But when it comes to Kira its all we can think to say that its touch on him and we just leave it at that." He continued looking back up at Kira. "Kira was telling us about how he rewrote the OS for that thing right. When did he do that?" He asked turning to the others.

"What do you mean?" Asked Sai as he leant forwards slightly.

Kuzzey turned back to where he was before. "I can't see Kira having any previous knowledge of that thing. So when did he have time to rewrite the OS?" Stated Kuzzey.

Silence reigned for a few seconds before Kuzzey spoke again. "I've suspected for a while that Kira was a coordinator. Those coordinators who are products of genetic engineering. They do these mind-blowing things but to them it's just a little bit tough, and don't forget all those ZAFT guys are like that as well." He said turning to face the others again.

"And that's who the Earth forces are fighting, do they stand a chance?" Kuzzey finished.

"Yes they do. That's why the war has already gone on for 11 months." Came a voice from the doorway, which caused all the awake occupants of the room to jump. All eyes turned to Matthias who was now standing in the doorway. Now that they were up close they could see the hilts of his swords in much more detail both hilts were quite ornately shaped like birds or rather Phoenix's "Sorry I didn't mean to make you jump." He said. "But the alliance does stand a chance due to its massive amounts of resources including man power these things are particularly limited to ZAFT due to the low birth amongst coordinators and having to mine asteroids for resources. Also Kira here is exceptional as am I don't base the abilities of every coordinator on us. Both of us are amazing even among coordinators." He explained.

Sai looked at him. "How exactly are you exceptional? I know Kira's pretty good at programming and can pilot the mobile suit quite well. While you're good in a mobile suit and a can use all your weapons well but their nothing special and they can be learned." Countered Sai.

Matthias nodded. "Good question and good point." Matthias admitted. "However Kira is not just pretty good at programming he is exceptional. One of my 5 degrees is in computer programming and I It would have probably taken me at least twice as long to do what he did. Also his reaction time is much higher than norm for a coordinator plus he is capable of learning at an incredibly accelerated rate." He explained.

The teens just stared at him with their mouths hanging slightly open. Tolle was the first to recover himself. Shutting his mouth and then asking a question of his own. "How do you know so much about Kira?" He asked.

Matthias smirked. "Observation." He said simply crossing his arms and leaning against the doorframe.

Sai was next to speak. "Whoa. Go back a minute did you just say you had 5 degrees?" He asked hardly believing it.

Matthias nodded. "The other 4 are in Astrophysics, Mobile suit engineering, Quantum physics and Artificial Intelligence." He said.

Sai just stared at him. "But you said you were on the run from Blue Cosmos for a while. When did you have the time?" He said still unbelieving.

I managed to get to the plants a few months before the war started. I still had to keep my head down but I was able to complete all 5 courses. Then 9 months ago to the day I fled the PLANTs to escape whichever person is trying to kill me. Though I had to fake my own death to do it." Matthias explained.

Sai shook his head "Ok I take it back that you're not exceptional though I'm still not sure if I believe you." Sai said. Matthias gave Sai a funny look and seemed to be about to speak but then seemed to remember something and dropped it. Instead he began staring at Kira obviously trying to think something over.

While he was staring Kira slowly woke up. Matthias was about to say something when Lt. Ramius now in her EA uniform entered the room.

Matthias shot the Lieutenant an angry glare. He knew why she was here and he didn't like it even if it was probably necessary for their survival.

"Kira. Can I speak with you?" Asked Lt. Ramius obviously a little nervous being at being subject to Matthias' glare.

"Err yeah sure." Said Kira only just fully awake. Lt. Ramius exited into the corridor, eager to get out of the armed teens glare. Kira followed her out.

"I'd rather not have to ask you this but we will need the strike to fight in order for is to get to EA headquarters safely and you're the only one that can do that." Said the Lieutenant.

"No I won't do it. We don't want a part in your stupid war. Don't get us more involved then you already have." Shouted Kira. Obviously angry with the woman in front of him.

A dull thump directed his attention towards Matthias who had just hit the wall.

"As much as I hate to say this. You are all already involved and nothing you or I can do can change that no matter how much we want it." He growled.

"Why can't you pilot the Strike?" Asked Kira angrily.

"I have the Defender which is completely customised to me. Even with the Defender I'm no superman I can't protect this ship on my own." Matthias explained sadly.

"You're not being fair." Complained Kira.

Matthias walked Kira, looked him in the eye and put his hand on Kira's shoulder.

"Kira…" He started but stopped as soon as his hand made contact with Kira's shoulder. Matthias just stood like that for a few moments before backing off his mouth forming into a soundless "Oh." He then shook himself off.

"I understand now. You don't want to have to kill. No one who still has any humanity left actually wants to kill Kira. Fighting to protect friends is one of the most blessed things you can do. I'm not going to let anyone on this ship die I have already made some friends amongst the crew and you are al on board. I'm sure you want to protect your friends as well Kira." Said Matthias.

Everyone looked Matthias in bewilderment. Kira looked at the ground.

"Ok I'll do it but only to protect my friends." He said. Matthias smiled sadly at him. Before turning to the Lieutenant. Who was now talking to mu over the video communicator about an incoming ZAFT attack and the fact that she was in command.

The now captain of the Ship turned to the teens. She was about to explain what was happening when she their facial expression told her that they had heard.

Matthias Looked at Kira who nodded and the two made their way to the hangar.


The Archangel activated its engines and slowly began to rise into the colony.

Inside the Linear catapults both the Strike and the Defender settled in their launch cradles. Mechanical arms lowed the blue modules that mad up the sword pack onto the Strike. "So now it's the sword Striker." Said Kira to himself. "A sword that should prevent a repeat of last time." He added.

In the other catapult the Defender was still missing the armour on its right shoulder. 'Time to change that' Thought Matthias. "So what pack do you want?" Said the voice of the Combat operator over the radio.

"Give me the default pack I don't really need the other pack in here and its good to have an ace that the enemy doesn't know about." Matthias replied without hesitation. He felt a clunk as a mechanical arm attached an apparently normal shoulder pad to the Defender. However this shoulder pad contained an additional battery considerably extending the units already relatively long operation time.

Next Matthias contacted Kira over the radio. "You ok in there Kira?" He asked.

"I fell like my stomach is full of butterflies that are on caffeine and my heart feels like its trying to hammer its way out of my chest but other than that I'm fine." Kira replied.

"You're nervous good that means you understand what's going to happen." Said Matthias reassuringly.

"Why aren't you nervous then?" Asked Kira quietly.

"I've done this before but really I am still nervous I'm just very good at not showing it." Matthias replied.

"Ah ok." Said Kira feeling slightly better.

"Just concentrate on yourself I'll try and help you if you get into too much trouble but otherwise you're on your own." Said Matthias as he prepared himself for the launch.

On the bridge Jackie Tonomura detected a pair of heat signatures on his monitor.

"Two heat sources approaching. Thermal pattern. They're GINNs.

"What are they thinking?" Said Mu from his temporary position in CIC. They're equipped with heavy artillery designed for taking out bases. Are they planning on using that here?" He finished not wanting to believe what his eyes showed him.

Outside a group of 3 GINNs blew a hole in the side of the damage colony to gain entrance.

"Additional group approaching from the Tannenbaun district." Said Jackie.

"Send out the strike and Defender." Ordered Natarle. Outside a red unit entered through the hole made by the 3 GINNs.

The next match shocked Jackie. "One unit is the X-303. It's the Aegis." He said. Much to the surprise of everyone as the Defender and the Strike launched.

Matthias flew the Defender at the first pair of GINNs while the second group split up with one GINN heading for the Strike while the 2 others headed for the Archangel. The Aegis seemed content to float around and watch.

Kira drew the 'Schwert Gewehr' anti ship sword as he faced off against Muigel's Ion cannon equipped GINN. The GINN fired a beam, which Kira dodged only for the powerful beam to continue on and destroy a part of a huge cable that ran from the colony shaft to the outer wall causing it to fall and damage part of the colony much to Kira's distress. Kira dodged another beam, which hit the colony floor instead.

"There's no way I can avoid hitting the colony what am I going to do?" Said Kira to himself.

The Strike took the next shot on its small shield, which caused it to disappear in a flash of light.

"Yes. Did I get it?" Muigel asked no one in particular.

Then the blue and white machine appeared from within the light bringing down the anti-ship sword in a slash that Muigel barely avoided. The Strike then blocked the near point blank shot that Muigel fired in retaliation.


Meanwhile Matthias was having similar problems with the GINNs he was fighting. One was armed with heavy missiles while the other had the same type of ion cannon as Muigel's machine. Matthias fired the Defenders Rifle at the missile-armed machine, which launched all 4 of its heavy missiles in response. Matthias simply rolled out the way of the heavy missiles before firing the beam rifle and Igelstellungs after them in an attempt to shoot them down before they could hit the colony. He managed to get two of them when he had to duck under a green beam from the ion cannon armed GINN.

The beam smashed into the colony floor while the two missiles carried on to detonate against the colony shaft.

'Dammit are they trying to destroy the colony.' Matthias thought as he flipped the Defender over to block a beam on his shield. He then fired two shots in the direction of the ion cannon armed GINN. The ZAFT machine dodged the first shot but it practically ran into the second shot.

Matthias shivered slightly as the GINN blossomed into an orange fireball.

Several explosions a short distance away showed that the Archangel was trying its best at defending itself against the 2 missile equipped GINNs that were attacking it but no matter how hard the crew tried, the missiles from the GINNs would hit the colony rather than be intercepted by the Igelstellungs.


Kira continued his one on one with Muigel. Dodging another beam blast Kira charged forwards swinging the huge sword only for the GINN to dodge again and fire. Kira boosted over the shots and kept moving so the next to shots missed as well.

"It's quick." Said Muigel. "Get behind it Athrun." He yelled straight after.

The Aegis dived down and flew after the Strike.

"Inside the Strike Kira was given a zoomed in view of the red machine.

"It's that mobile suit." He said surprised. Thinking back to when he had been pushed into the Strike and the friend that he thought he saw there. 'Athrun?' Kira thought.

Inside the Aegis Athrun was having similar thoughts. "Kira. Is that you?" He said diving his suit past the Strike distracting Kira from Muigel's machine.

"I've gotcha now." Shouted Muigel as he came round behind the strike and fired. Enhanced reflexes save Kira's life as he flew over the beam. Kira then drew the 'Midas Messer' beam boomerang and threw it towards The GINN, which dodged to the side and then raised the ion cannon to take another shot. Only for the spinning pink disk to come back and take the right leg off the grey machine.

"No way." Said Muigel in a panicked tone.

Tanking advantage of the damage done Kira charged forward screaming this time the Sword cut the GINN in half. The two parts floated in the air for a second before exploding.

"Muigel!" Cried Athrun from the Aegis as his comrade's machine detonated.

Matthias was getting annoyed with the GINN he was fighting the damn machine wouldn't stop firing missiles and though he tried to intercept all of them there were still a few that ended up hitting the colony.

On seeing Kira utilise the Strikes single beam boomerang Matthias decided to try out the unorthodox weapon himself however the Defender was equipped with two such weapons. Stowing the rifle oh the Defenders hip He drew the boomerangs from their positions on the machines waist and threw them together at the annoying GINN. The two spinning disks bracketed the GINN restricting its movement options. While Matthias redrew the Defenders rifle and fired. Matthias grimaced as the unit was cut in three and then had a beam shot through the cockpit.

Unfortunately the parts didn't detonate instead they fell and hit part of the colony's central shaft before exploding.

Behind Matthias the Archangel managed to destroy one of the GINNs with a shot from one of the Gottfrieds the explosion of the suit damaged the central shaft even further pushing the structure to its limit.

The Strike and Aegis were facing each other but didn't engage. Matthias decided to find out what was going on and headed over while hacking into the strikes radio frequency. Then the two units charged at each other but still didn't engage they just floated in front of each other weapons drawn.

"Kira. Kira Yamato." Came a voice through the hacked radio feed. "So it is you isn't it Kira." Continued the voice. "Athrun? Athrun Zala?" Asked Kira's voice in reply.

On hearing this brief exchange Matthias decided it was time to join the conversation if it could be called that.

"This is why I hate war. Through circumstance or personal choice friends find themselves enemies." He sighed over the radio. Slowly guiding the Defender towards the pair.

Away from them the Archangel took the legs off the last GINN with a Gottfried shot only for the damage trigger the heavy missiles that the machine was carrying to launch. With no locked target the missiles just spiralled up and hit the main shaft pushing the structure past its breaking point. The crew and teens aboard the Archangel could only watch as the colony began to fall apart.

The trio of G-weapon pilots were to busy talking to each other to notice.

"Matthias don't…" Began Kira obviously worried that the other pilot might attack Athrun.

"Don't worry I've already figured out what's going on here" Said Matthias cutting Kira off.

Athrun Just ignored the new arrival. "Kira what do you think you are doing in that thing." He shouted over the radio.

"He's protecting his friends. A group of civilians caught up in YOUR attack that had to take shelter on the Archangel." Answered Matthias in Kira's place.

Around them the colony continued to collapse all the shelters being ejected as life pods.

One of the walls collapsed causing the Strike and the Defender to be sucked out in one direction while the Aegis was sucked in another.

Inside the remnants of the colony the Archangel was buffeted at the air was sucked out until the colony finally collapsed around it.


Well that's the end for now. If you think you've figured out what is so special about Matthias don't hesitate to post a review with your guess.

I still need a name for a BCPU pilot so any suggestions for that are welcome.

As a warning I will be introducing Flay in the next chapter. Don't worry this is a purely Kira x Lacus Fic but I quite like the opportunities that Flay's character opens up.

I've also decided to include a short preview this time, which may or may not become a regular part of this story.


Preview:

Matthias somehow managed to duck under the girls open palm but ended up floating upside down in the microgravity as a result.

"Bitch." he breathed watching the redhead depart the hangar before righting himself.


Well there you have it. I'm going to slow down a bit with my writing as my Exams begin next week. So the next chapter won't be out for another week possibly longer.

Please R&R