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Chapter Seven

Investigation

Ceremony Plant

Bunker

Immediately after the meeting Gil was having with the council members ended, the doors once again opened as the council members instantly rejoined their families outside.

Cagalli had Athrun by her and she saw her chance to speak to the chairman as she approached him.

As she approached him Cagalli saw a strange look on Gil's face like he wasn't pleased with something. Cagalli approached him as he saw her coming.

"I quick word Chairman," Cagalli said as Gil stopped.

"What can I do for you representative?" Gil asked with small annoyance.

Cagalli stared at him, "I would like to know what is going on and I would like to use your communication equipment to contact my escort ships, they should be brought aware of this situation."

"We just got conformation that the remaining suits were destroyed, however I wasn't given word on any ship they were using, I am recalling the Minerva and will let my other forces resume the search, until we figure out just how all of this happened I am going to have to ground all flights after the one will be making shortly, I'm sorry for the inconvenience representative but it is for safety…I will grant your request to use our communication equipment follow me," Gil told her as it seemed he had another reason for wanting them to stay.

Cagalli and Athrun followed him back into the command center as Lacus stayed behind, Lacus returned to Cagalli after her talks with Sarah, but Cagalli knew she had other things on her mind, not just Kira and what they were Cagalli already knew so she left her alone.

Command Center

Gil led them back towards the control panels as he showed them where they could make the transmission; Cagalli thanked him as she now tried raising her escort ships.

Gil was watching as all of a sudden an aide rushed in with a call, the aide told him this was an emergency call from the Minerva and Gil took the phone while walking away to the other side of the room towards his desk.

Gil was listening to the conversation as his eyes once again went a little big and as he glanced over at Cagalli he knew she just received the same news.


Space Zaft shipping lane

The two remaining ships fired none stop after one of their ships blew up. The two remaining ships didn't know what happened first there was nothing then all of a sudden a large heat source was detected as it went straight through their other ship.

The two other captains were giving out orders as they were trying to figure out what was going on, "What is the status?" one captain said.

"We can't pick up anything captain," an officer said.

The other captain was doing the same thing when they got word about something.

"Sir we have detected something towards the debris," the officer said.

"Can you identify it?" the captain asked.

"I am brining it up on the screen now sir," the officer said as they brought up screen.

The captain looked on as it was right on the border from how far their radar stretched but what they saw was what looked like a mobile suit, the officers tried to clear the images as they got a pretty good view of the side of the machine and as she clear the image even more they got the perfect image of the Armageddon, but they didn't know that.

The captain looked on as he sent the images to the other ship as both captain started communicating with each other.

"Did you see the images?" one asked.

"I have never seen a machine like that before, however we did detect a Zaft ship in the other quadrant, and that is violating the treaty," the other captain said.

"I am worried about the representative," the first one said.

"We cannot jump to any conclusions yet," the second one replied.

"One of our ships was blown up by a single shot," the first one replied.

"Precisely why we remain calm, we have…" was what the second one said as they suddenly got a call on both lines.

"Captain we are receiving a long range communication signal, the signature matches the representatives," an officer said as both captains brought the image on screen as they saw Cagalli.

"Lady Cagalli," both said in unison.

Cagalli could see both on the screen from the bunker, "Is everything alright there, the Plants came under attack, we are fine but I…" Cagalli said as they cut her off.

"We suffered an attack just a short time ago, one of our ships was destroyed by a single shot," one captain said.

Cagalli heard that as her heart dropped, and Athrun looked on with concern.

"…What are you saying?" Cagalli asked a little grief stricken she didn't like her people in danger.

The captains went on and told her everything as she told them everything that happened.

Cagalli didn't like where this was going, "You have an image you say?"

"Correct my lady, I have never seen this model before, we are bringing up the image," one captain said as they sent her the image.

Cagalli and Athrun looked on as the image came on screen and they saw a machine that was very familiar, and then they recognized it as the Armageddon.

"You're saying this fired the shot," Cagalli said as she stared at the machine that machine was the one that saved them here.

"We cannot confirm that my lady, after all we had a clear radar then all of a sudden this appeared then disappeared, but we also detected a Zaft warship in the vicinity, it was in earth alliance territory," the captain said as Cagalli told them to standby as she looked back at Gil and he was already looking.


Minerva

The entire bridge crew watched as the Armageddon landed on the ship right in front of the bridge, they saw the explosion on radar and Talia wasn't putting it past him. The entire crew was nervous for him being right their but he didn't move.

Arthur stood up again, "Captain, I believe this should be reported."

Talia looked at him, "I agree, I will contact the chairman right now," Talia said as Gil said he would handle it but he didn't know about this.

Talia stood up and walked out as she once again returned to her office to make the private call.

On the bridge Arthur once again assumed control as the machine outside was really making them nervous. Meyrin was the most nervous as she nearly fell victim to Kira earlier.

Quarters

Talia sat down and made the private call again, the phone was picked up as it was one from Gil's staff and she told them this was an emergency as the aide rushed to Gil and soon she heard his voice.

"It's me," Gil said on the other line.

Talia started immediately, "We have another problem sir."

Gil sighed heavily, "What happened now? I already ordered him to Aprilious One,"

Talia went on, "We were on our way back when we detected a huge explosion, and from where it was it was from an Orb ship."

Gil looked over as he looked at Cagalli and saw she most have just got the same news, "Your sure it was from him?"

Talia didn't have proof, "Nothing physical but you know after what he did it is likely."

"Where is he now?" Gil asked as he kept looking over at Cagalli.

"Outside the ship just standing in front of the bridge, the machine isn't moving at all, but my entire crew is very nervous," Talia told him.

"Don't do anything drastic and just kept heading back, I will handle it when he returns," Gil said as he could see Cagalli starting to glance over, "I will see you later," Gil said as he hung up the phone.

Talia hung up as she got up and returned to the bridge and as she looked out he was still out there, Talia resumed the chair as she sat down and ordered the crew to keep heading back to base.

Armageddon

After Kira finished his talks with Ryu he just sat their in his machine, his eyes were now shut as he processed everything that went down today, everything so far was perfect, the battle today was his first in years and from the past when he hated fighting, now it brought him inner peace, on the battlefield Kira took all his anger and frustration out and even if only for a brief time his pain stopped when he was fighting, the battle triggered something inside him as he now craved for more battle.

Kira's appetite was no where near full as now he started craving another and another battle as that was the way to make his pain go away, the only thing that was stronger then his hunger for battle was his loyalty to Ryu, that was what was keeping him going, and Kira would stop at nothing to finish this up.

Kira's eyes didn't return to normal as he was completely swallowed up in the darkness of his own heart and this was only the beginning as their little song and dance to the council would be complete after they started their final phase, but first they had to start phase two and Ryu was already working on that.

Kira knew he had a few things to do before returning to Aprilious One but decided to remain out here for now, he wanted nothing else at the moment then to be alone, he took his pill as he slightly smiled, Kira knew that battle would soon become more intense and the fun would truly begin.


Ceremony Plant

Bunker

Cagalli was reasonability upset about what she just heard and seen and see wanted answers, as she looked at the screen again it was without a doubt the mobile suit that saved them earlier.

Gil finished up his call from Talia as he had strong suspicion that Kira would do such an act, Gil was furious as it seemed everything that was supposed to make this a glorious day was crumbling, first his new warship plan was turned around by the tragedy of a lot of civilian deaths. Now with Kira's behavior it may just cost him his deals with the earth nation of Orb.

Gil knew he had to do damage control as he now approached Cagalli.

Cagalli was angry and wanted answers but she was able to keep her cool as she looked at Athrun, normally she would blow up at such an act but she didn't have any proof yet and Athrun made sure she didn't do something she would regret.

Gil stopped right in front of her, "I have just heard about the tragedy of one of your vessels and Zaft mourns the losses," Gil told her.

Cagalli looked at him, "As you can see chairman from the image my ships recorded that is the same machine that just saved our lives…there wasn't another on the radar chairman, I desire an explanation," Cagalli said hoping to control her cool.

"Fair enough, yes my vessel and that machine did pursue the Daggers that escaped, they were near the debris field where the machine you saw successfully destroyed the machines, from the report I just received a shot may have been fired by more enemy forces that are hiding in the area, I have recalled the Minerva and am sending out other Zaft units to search the area," Gil told her.

"That space is a violation of the treaty chairman, I know you were just attacked but it may not have been the alliance, it was likely a rebel group hoping to restart another conflict," Cagalli said as they all feared another war.

Gil stared at her, "We will defend ourselves against any force representative, I didn't authorize my forces to enter earth alliance territory they did that on their own, an act in which is why I am recalling the ship, a full investigation will be done and if their was some wrong doing the forces will be severely punished however I believe there are more out there which is why we will do a full search and redeploy our forces."

Cagalli did believe him partially, but something didn't seem right, "I expect to be kept informed," Cagalli told him.

Gil smiled, "Of course representative, however I will grant your remaining ships access to Zaft space where they can dock until this crisis is over, surely with the strong chance this isn't over an escort may be what they are waiting for, I hope you will accompany me to Aprilious one where we can resolve this matter."

Cagalli wanted to get back to Orb and she knew Lacus' situation but this was the safest path to take now, and as Athrun seemed to agree with the chairman she made her decision, "Very well, we will hold off heading back until the area is fully investigated," Cagalli said as Gil smiled and nodded.

"I thank you representative, we will be heading out shortly please stand by," Gil said as they finished their meeting and he knew he was able to at least stall but he was extremely angry as Cagalli was escorted back to the elevator and before hand Gil once again picked up the phone.

Main Building

Ryu was already preparing when he got another call, and when he saw who it was he slightly smiled, "What can I do for you chairman?"

Gil was angry, "I take it you know what happened? Tell me he had nothing to do with this?" Gil was on the verge of shouting.

Ryu only smiled, "I am aware and he was no where near the battlefield until it was over, he was heading back to the Minerva when the ship starting heading back, so he took that path to catch up," Ryu told him.

Gil wasn't pleased, "A blast that large had to come from something Ryu, a regular machine wouldn't be able to blast straight through."

"Precisely sir, I take it there is something else out there, we need to take the appropriate action, I have a feeling this isn't over," Ryu said as he knew what to say to Gil.

"I have taken measures already for that, we will fully search the area with our regular forces," Gil replied.

Ryu smiled, "If it is your wish I will personally oversee the search, whatever is out there we will find it sir," Ryu said knowing what he was doing.

Gil did trust Ryu, he just didn't trust Kira and that was what Ryu was counting on, "I am counting on you to handle it, as for commander Hibiki I want him over in Aprilious one immediately, and tell him to take measures as the Orb people will be over their as well," Gil told him sternly.

"I will handle it sir, you have enough to do with the people so I will personally oversee the matters," Ryu said as Gil hung up.

Ryu finished this as he smiled and knew it as he was done here and decided to head over to the satellite, Ryu got up as the rest of the staff didn't even realize he left as he made his way down to the shuttle bay, Ryu was still pleased and since everything was going mostly to plan he knew Gil's days were now numbered.

Ryu got up and made his way down to the shuttle bay.

Underground Hanger

Ever since the Orb ship arrived which was now yesterday Andrew Waltfeld had disappeared as he had a few things to check. Andrew still had a lot of influence in Zaft and since a few rumors were going around he found them serious enough to investigate, Andrew left immediately after Cagalli and the rest disappeared and he waited as a few people he was associated with met up with him, Andrew smiled as he wanted to know what was going on.

The Zaft agents gave him the information and took him to a computer room where he was looking up the information, Andrew got into the files thanks to his agent and found just what he heard about, Andrew was astonished as he was overlooking the data and when the attack began he didn't at first realize it, but when the alerts went off his agents told him about it.

Andrew knew this information he had was very important as he made quick copies and quickly got out of their returning to the Orb ship that escorted them in.

Andrew knew they were to busy to see what he was up to, and he was very shocked but not surprised that they were now under attack. Andrew knew this data would help them out but as he was waiting he got word that they were heading over to the capitol and Andrew couldn't believe the luck as that was just where these things were stored along with a few other matters he needed to investigate.

Andrew knew they would be heading down and he ordered the crew to prepare the ship as he waited for Lacus and them to return.


Lunar Base

Neo wandered through the hangers as he ordered the fleets to prepare to move out, he was going to have them leave as soon as they were ready and that could be by the morning, they had to go the long way but this would also be the best way for a surprise attack, Neo would have preferred to wait a little longer when they had a stronger force, but Jibril wouldn't go for it, he wanted them to use the situation to attack now.

Neo was given reports that what Jibril said was true as there was a lot of activity in Zaft.

Neo prepared the force as he approached his new ship he would be commanding, Neo looked on as this was the strongest ship they had and he would do what he was ordered, Neo walked in as earth force personal scrambled to the other ships they had stored. This was going to be the largest operation since the last war.


Ceremony Plant

Bunker

Inside the Bunker the parties were now preparing to leave as for the moment the Plants were all clear and the military units were already surrounding all Plants. Gil made the call that he was going to head back to the capitol and the council members were now going to join them. Many members were now discussing the option of war which made many civilians inside uncomfortable as well as Lacus and the rest.

Cagalli gave the message back to her captain as they were standing by and they obeyed as they headed into Zaft territory, they would remain stationed near the capitol with other Zaft units until further notice, Cagalli finished that and returned to fill Lacus in on everything that she was going to do, Cagalli knew Lacus would be a little upset about not being able to return to Orb like she wanted, Cagalli knew the reason and understood well but the Chairman did make good points and Lacus knew she had help back on Orb but that still didn't sit well with her as she didn't like being away that long but Lacus knew it was the best choice and she would have to wait a little longer. Cagalli understood her situation and didn't like this either but it had to be done.

Up in the main building soldiers were gathering as it was nearly time for the chairman to come back up. Outside the building they had a full escort and a few more suits that arrived from other Plants to assist them.

Down in the shuttle bay they had a full escort as well as Heine who luckily lowered his suit back down when the Orb units arrived or he to would lost his suit. Heine was in the shuttle bay the entire time and since it was in a different location from the supply dock he didn't know what was going on at first but once he did by alerts it was far to late and orders from Ryu were for all remaining suits to standby and he had been following those orders the entire time, but now he got orders that he was to escort the chairman back to the capitol.

Security was at its maximum as news was fast spreading and many citizens were waiting for an address from their leader.

When it was time the doors that were concealing the chairman opened as he was given a clear path to the elevator heading up with all Orb personal behind him. Gil would ride up first with the Orb party and a few of his aides along with Yzak and Dearka, the next load would take the council and so on.

Gil walked out as the soldiers led him to the elevator with Cagalli and the others behind and Cagalli could tell that she was getting a few stares which meant she was partially suspected in this. Cagalli ignored their stares for the moment as they boarded the large elevator, Lacus stood in the back as she could still see she wasn't really liked by this chairman as he would always give her the feeling he didn't like her around, but she ignored it this time as the elevator closed and the it started heading up.

Still waiting down below the council was waiting for the next trip as Sarah was waiting with her family but would not return to the capitol with them as she would head back to the satellite, her mood was better after talking with Lacus but still something didn't feel right when they spoke, it was as if Lacus was going through the same thing and the way she spoke made the person Lacus spoke of sound a lot like Kira, but she knew that was impossible so that thought never crossed her mind that they were actually the same person.

Main Building

The soldiers were waiting as Ryu finally joined them; he had to make his presence felt here.

He waited and as soon as the elevator doors opened all soldiers saluted including himself, he as well had to play fateful for a little while longer but that time was nearly up.

Gil saw the doors open as he saw the salute.

Lacus and the others saw the man wearing a different colored suit as Athrun thought he was very familiar but to Lacus and Cagalli they felt as if they were looking at a serial killer or something, they knew this was the vice chairman and had no reason to doubt him but his atmosphere was very dangerous. Lacus saw that in his eyes was the same look she once saw in Kira's right after the first war.

Gil now approached him, "Commander, good of you to join us, do you have my status report?" Gil said.

Ryu handed it to him as he spoke, "Everything immediate is set up sir, your escort is waiting," Ryu said as he moved to the side allowing Gil a path.

Gil nodded his head, "I take it you know the Orb personal," Gil said as he looked back at Cagalli, "It is because of this man that I know we will catch who did this to all of us," Gil said as Cagalli looked at the man, his hair was blonde and his eyes blue but they their was something very different in them and she saw that look in her brother a long time ago.

Ryu of course looked at them as he knew they were Kira's former comrades, he looked them over one by one knowing all to well that they were not going to just let their plans succeed when they began their final phase so they would have to be handled very shortly. Ryu could tell by the look in Cagalli's eyes she was defiantly Kira's sister, but knew all to well she was nothing compared to him. The next one was Athrun and Ryu knew this man would likely be the one most challenging when full war was waged but he knew Kira would overcome. The last one was the one he wondered about the most, as he looked towards Lacus, Ryu could tell she was hurting deep down and knew that could work to their advantage, however until Kira saw her again he didn't know for sure how he would act, but Ryu was confident that once Kira saw her he would finish her.

Ryu then looked back to Cagalli," A pleasure chief representative, I wish our meeting would be on better terms though," Ryu said in his normal voice.

"Likewise vice chairman," Cagalli said but she was getting a very bad vibe from him.

Ryu didn't speak to the others as he turned back to the chairman, "I have your shuttle standing by sir and I myself must take leave to handle the situation, I will get back to you as soon as possible," Ryu told him as he saluted and excused himself.

Lacus watched him leave as there was something deadly about that man; Athrun knew his voice was very familiar.

Gil watched him leave as he looked back," Shall we continue?" Gil asked as they walked out under escort and into the waiting car as it would take them to the lower levels.

Shuttle Hanger

They were taken under escort to the shuttle as mobile suits and soldiers were standing by as three shuttles were prepared to launch, one was Cagalli's ship with Andrew waiting. The other was the ship for the chairman and the council to head back and the other was for Ryu and the two personal that would be returning with him to the satellite.

Ryu was the first down as soon as he left he got to the shuttle and waited but first he made sure to have his communicator turned on as he knew Kira would have to listen to Gil's tampers but he knew Kira could take care of himself.

Gil's car arrived and stopped as press members were now waiting for some sort of statement, but Gil wouldn't give one here yet.

Gil and Cagalli made sure to shake hands before they parted to their shuttles, and the cameras flashed.

They then parted as they boarded their shuttles.

Cagalli went in hers as Andrew was waiting with news but he didn't want to give it out just yet. Cagalli sat down along with Lacus and Athrun as they knew they were in for a big mess.

Gil went to his ship and waited as he knew he had to take care of a few surprises, Yzak and Dearka joined him as their ship was destroyed. Gil wanted to meet with Kira for two reasons, one was because of his actions and the other was something he wanted assistance with and Gil knew Kira was the best choice for this.

It wasn't long as the council soon arrived and they boarded as well as the few that were heading to the satellite and shortly after that all were launched under full military escort.

The two shuttles were headed to Aprilious one as Ryu broke off and headed to the satellite and soon they landed in their respective spots.


Minerva

As soon as the Minerva went back into Zaft territory they could see many other ships now surrounding the area, Talia could tell they were on full alert and were not taking any chances, they saw mobile suits making rounds as it looked like they were preparing for a massive battle.

Outside however Kira still stood, the Armageddon had yet to move since it landed and they had no contact.

As the ship made its return Kira watched as they neared the Plants again, he knew his orders given by Ryu were for him to head to Aprilious One to get a report from Gil and Kira was waiting until they were close enough that he could give his final orders then fly out.

Kira was never at the Zaft capitol since his arrival as he never left the satellite, but from what he heard it was expanded and there was now a small city outside the main capitol for all personal assigned to the headquarters and other military families. Kira knew this was just more of Gil's nonsense to waste time having that built but it was completed a year ago and it was quite lively.

Kira waited as he saw all the ships scrambling around searching for something he knew was not ever there. Kira waited and soon found that he was close enough and he reached down turning his radio on as he contacted the Minerva.

Inside the ship

Meyrin picked up on the signal as she saw the source and didn't want to answer it, "Captain we are receiving a communication."

Talia looked back, "Source?"

Meyrin looked at her, "It's…its coming from the commander," Meyrin said as she was still distraught over what happened.

Talia and the rest of the crew grew nervous, "Put it through," Talia ordered as Kira's image was brought to the main screen and like always his expression didn't change.

"I take it you remember where to dock the ship, now as soon as you dock have my unit board a shuttle that will be waiting for them, that will be all," Kira said as he didn't even wait for a response.

Talia was glad that was it but then the Armageddon was starting to power up and the next thing they knew it jumped off the ship and flew off at a very quick pace.

Talia was relieved he was gone and she hoped Gil would handle it from here, she did as he was told as he was still a superior officer and gave the orders.

Hanger

Inside the hanger was where Kira's unit was waiting and of course they saw the battle from the screen Kira told them to watch from, but it blocked out after the last suit was destroyed. Shinn was not to pleased as he was the top in his class, but deep down that was the best piloting he ever saw and his jealously was growing higher and higher as he hate grew stronger, Shinn wanted to get this new suit bad so he could show his abilities.

Rey and Luna watched as they were slightly impressed but Rey still had bitterness towards Kira for what he did to Rau. Luna didn't like his personality and the way he handled things but she respected his ability and wanted to learn from him.

They were in the hanger when they got the orders from Talia and they agreed but for Shinn this was the chance he was waiting for, he would get his new unit then show this commander his place, or that was what he thought in his head.

Space

As soon as Kira flew off he saw all the new mobile suits Gil had developed but a few older models from the first war were also still being used. Kira's signature for his machine was still not officially in the data base but rumors were already starting to fly and since he left the new warship many believed that was him.

Kira ignored his surroundings as he saw the capitol, it was under heavy security but the others knew to let him through as Gil ordered the new machine clearance to land. Nazca and Laurasia Class ships were completely surrounding the capitol as many mobile suit teams such as Zaku's, Gouf's and Guaiz's were surrounding and doing patrols, Kira could only smile as Gil took the best teams for himself.

Kira had his radio turned on as he was ordered to give a clearance code in which Kira knew what it would be so he quickly typed that in as he was given clearance to land from the capitol.

Kira made his way in as he entered a shuttle bay that was used for mobile suits, the doors opened as Kira flew in and shortly after the doors to space were closed.


Aprilious One

Shuttle bay

Gil's ship along with Cagalli's ship was escorted straight in as both landed inside the shuttle bay. They had a full escort waiting for them as they would be taken to the headquarters.

Gil's ship was the first to open as the council was the first ones out followed by Gil and the press was all over them but the soldiers inside held them back. The people wanted a statement bad and since it was nearly the morning hours many more people were well aware of what was going on. Gil ignored them for now as he would give his statement after he saw Kira.

Cagalli's ship was the next as Cagalli came out along with Lacus and Athrun, the cameras also rushed them as they had their own escort and Athrun made sure to keep them off of Cagalli as they were lead to the cars that were waiting to take them to the headquarters.

Gil's aides addressed the press saying he would make a statement shortly.

They made their way to the cars as Yzak and Dearka were still part of the chairman's escort so they went with him in one of the other cars but Cagalli got in the car with chairman and as soon as all were inside the cars took off.

Andrew however was now going to take care of something he found out and he was a little anxious to confirm the data he had.

Chairman's Car

Gil looked over at Cagalli, "I hoped our meeting would be better then this, however we have to deal with this now."

Cagalli looked at him, "What is it you wish us to do?"

"First thing is first I have to address my people, while I am working on that I will allow you access to our command center where the search is being conducted from, you will be kept informed of the events as they come in and once I am finished I will join you, I believe with our cooperation we will settle this crisis," Gil told her as they made their way through the small city that was constructed.

It looked like a normal little city but you could feel the fear in the air from some of the people, Athrun was amazed since his last time here at this capitol was when his father shot him but he was impressed. Lacus looked on staying silent but she had a lot on her mind as she reached into her coat pocket and pulled out a photo making sure no one else saw it as she stared at it then quickly put it back, of all times she had to be stuck in the Plants, it had to be on this day.

They finally got to the headquarters as the council's cars arrived first and more press units were waiting. The council and aides to Gil told them they would be addressed shortly. Gil's car doors were finally opened as all got out and were escorted in by his bodyguards and other soldiers that were waiting. They made their way in and avoided all press for now.

Headquarters

Inside Gil's staff was waiting as Gil looked over at Cagalli, "We will have to part for now, but these people will escort you, we will set you up in the headquarters and you will be given medium clearance, I will join you as soon as my address is over," Gil said as he reached out and shook Cagalli's hand again before nodding over to Athrun and completely ignoring Lacus.

Cagalli and the rest followed the staff as Gil went with his to his office. Gil assigned Yzak and Dearka to assist them as he needed them away from him for this meeting.

The office was out of their clearance as this was where the meeting would be held, Gil went to his office as he had his aides prepare his speech to the nation and he now waited the arrival of Kira, Gil called down ordering him to land in a mobile suit hanger and a few other things as Gil got word the Minerva was in contact range so he knew it wouldn't be long.

Last but not least Gil made another quick call to the small city and smiled as the call ended, this was part of the second thing he wanted from Kira. Gil went over a few things when he got the word of a person that arrived and then he got clearance that Kira had landed.


Aprilious One Hanger

Kira flew in and landed as the doors behind him closed and the doors leading inside opened, inside all personal saw the brand new machine as Kira had a whole section to himself. Kira turned off the Armageddon's armor and started walking towards the holding area; Kira turned his machine around and stopped as he powered the rest of it down. Kira finished as he opened the cockpit doors, Kira quickly took another pill as he had to have his nerves calm for this meeting, and he couldn't blow up here.

Kira stepped out on the cord and lowered himself down as he had a few people waiting for him.

Kira reached the bottom and stepped off as he was saluted by several older military officers.

They saluted them as the look in Kira's eyes was chilling to them.

"Welcome to the capitol commander," one officer said.

Kira ignored the comment, "Is the chairman waiting?" Kira said sternly.

"Yes sir, he wants to see you immediately however he has ordered that you stay in the high clearance levels," the officer said as Kira started walking away.

The officers followed behind him as Kira was taken to an elevator that led to another level then he got in a car as they were taking him to the headquarters but at a different section.

Soldiers eyed Kira as he had a strange uniform on but from rumors they knew he was the pilot of that new machine.

They got to the surface as Kira was very annoyed with Gil, but Kira knew his days were very numbered.

The car went towards another entrance that was heavily guarded, the car stopped as Kira got out along with a few other officers.

Headquarters

Many soldiers were waiting and as soon as Kira stepped out all saluted but were chilled by the look on his face; Kira looked up as he started making his way towards the doors.

The two officers that met him down in the hanger were behind him as Kira knew Gil didn't fully trust him but if Kira wanted them dead it wouldn't take him much effort.

They led Kira inside as they took him up towards the chairman's office, this area was for high security clearance only and this way Gil knew Lacus and the others wouldn't see him.

They reached the chairman's doors as the officers walked in front of him, "Sorry commander but I need your weapons," they said and immediately felt the fear of looking straight into his eyes.

Kira knew Gil was playing it safe so whatever Talia told him had to scare him and that was perfect, Kira knew he had no choice at this point so he reached into his long coat and undid his belt that held his two hand guns and his knife while pulling it out and handing it to them.

They took his belt as he walked through a scanner and they saw that he had nothing else, they nodded as the opened the doors leading in and Kira walked right in.

Gil's office

Gil got word Kira was on his way up but he had someone else in his office and he told them to head to the next room for the moment and that person quickly did. Gil then got word they had Kira's weapons as the doors were opened and Gil stared straight at him.

Kira walked in and saw Gil sitting down with a very stern look on his face a look Kira wanted to knock off his overconfident face but held himself back.

Kira walked over to him and saluted, "You wanted to see me sir," Kira said in his chilling voice.

Gil detected the tone Kira used, "Just what were you thinking?" Gil nearly shouted.

Kira looked at him, "I did as I was ordered the force was destroyed."

Gil stood up angrily, "You ventured into Earth alliance territory, you shot and killed a Zaft officer and threatened two more, these actions are inexcusable!" Gil now shouted.

"I got the job done!" Kira replied nearly shouting.

Gil didn't like that tone he understood what Talia meant as it looked like Kira was ready to blow.

"Your job was to follow my orders, but not endanger my new ship," Gil replied in his shouting tone again.

Kira didn't care, "When I first agreed to help you, you gave me full authority to do as I see fit in a combat situation, and in that situation it was necessary, I avenged your disgrace here today." Kira replied.

Gil didn't like that comment, "You dare insult me…" Gil said as Kira cut him off as Gil saw Kira was on the verge of attacking.

"I did what I had to and will do it again, if you don't like it you can dismiss me…but then you won't be able to achieve your goal, don't ridicule me like this again chairman, I will get what you want done, just stop putting road blocks in may way," Kira told him coldly.

Gil thought for a second, and knew that was true, "That still doesn't excuse your behavior, and your right you are needed, I will take care of this situation but under no circumstance do you act like that again, now what about the Orb ships?" Gil asked back in an angry tone.

Kira held in his smiled, "I don't know what happened I was on my back when I detected an explosion, I take it there is something still out there, I probably could have found it if you didn't recall my order for the Minerva to stay where I put it," Kira said sternly.

Gil looked at him, "Very well I have your report, and remember my words Kira, I will not let this slip again."

Kira wanted badly to end this fools life, but knew he had to contain it in, and he would, "As you wish sir," Kira replied as Gil sat back down.

"Is that all?" Kira said.

Gil smiled, "Not yet, there is another reason I asked you here today."

Kira stared at him, "That would be what sir?" Kira asked annoyed as Gil was all around annoying to him.

Gil reached down putting his finger on a button, as he looked at Kira, "I need your help with this after all you would know what to do best, this will help assist our goals," Gil said as he pressed the button, "Come in here," Gil said as he looked back at Kira.

Kira heard what he said as Kira wasn't working for his goal, Kira waited as the doors to the side room opened.

Gil smiled as he looked at Kira reaction.

Kira looked over as his cold expression saw someone at the door that he was not expecting.

To be continued…


(AN): This was a set up chapter; I didn't want to take away from the next chapter by adding all this with it. Sorry for the story seeming slow but it will be until it reaches chapter ten, I was able to work out when Kira will meet the others again so if you don't want to wait tell me in a review and I will get it back to you. The next chapter will be up soon, for readers of my other two stories they are on hold until I reach the part where Kira meets Lacus and the others. Bye for now.