A New Destiny
Chapter 7
Freedom's Identity
Disclaimer- I don't own Gundam Seed/Destiny
Kira and Athrun quickly made their way up to the buildings doors. They had arrived in PLANT a few hours ago; their departure hadn't been a pleasant one. Cagalli didn't raise her voice nor did she cry, she did something that spoke volumes.
She didn't show up.
Kira was deeply upset about the absent while Athrun seemed to hold an understanding stature on the situation. Kira didn't want to leave until she said a proper goodbye to Cagalli but the shuttle wouldn't wait forever so she had left with Athrun.
As soon as they arrived a man in a green uniform had directed them to this building were the Chairman was waiting for them.
"Why do you think the Chairman wanted to meet us here?" Kira asked Athrun as they walked to the double doors.
Athrun shrugged. "I can't say. This building is known for holding a lot of press conferences; perhaps he had a meeting with the media."
Kira decided that it was as best of an answer that she was going to get and left the topic alone.
Kira and Athrun walked into the buildings lobby. The clear glass doors slide open automatically.
They took no more than three steps into the well furnished room when some ran up to them.
"ATHRUN!"
Both Kira and Athrun looked on in shock as a blur of pink hair ran up to them and latched themselves to Athrun.
Athrun started dumbfounded at the pink head of hair buried in his chest.
"Who are you?" Athrun asked politely.
The girl looked up at Athrun and it took everything he had not to jump back in utter terror.
"I'm Meer! Meer Campbell, but please call me Lacus in front of the others." The girl known as Meer said and gave a wink.
Kira started at the girl like she had grown a second head. This girl looked exactly like Lacus. Well except for the fact that she was wearing an EXTREMLY revealing dress. Lacus would never wear anything like that.
"Aw Athrun, Kira I see that you have made it here well." The familiar aristocratic voice of the chairman broke through the tense atmosphere.
"Yes we have." Athrun grunted as the girl latched herself to his arm and was gripping quite painfully.
"I have your uniforms here. I would like you both to put them on." Gilbert said and a woman handed both Athrun and Kira their uniforms.
"Thank you." Kira and Athrun said in union. Kira though couldn't help but sent a semi- annoyed glare at the girl latched to her now fiancés arm.
"Meer please release Athrun. They need to change now." Gilbert said like he was talking to a small child.
Meer agreed and sent Athrun a smile as he and Kira made their way to a room to change.
With Kira and Athrun
"What was that about?" Kira asked as they entered a room the resembled a hotel room.
"I don't know, but whatever it is I don't like it." Athrun said remembering the girl that told him to call her Lacus. Kira didn't hear and he wasn't sure if he should tell her.
"She looks almost exactly like Lacus." Kira commented.
"She does." Athrun said before Kira disappeared into the washroom attached to the room.
Athrun changed quickly. It was just like his old ZAFT uniform only it had the FAITH symbol on the collar.
After a few minutes Athrun was beginning to worry about what was taking Kira so long. Walking up to the door Athrun little knocked.
"Kira? Are you alright?" Athrun asked gently.
Kira didn't reply.
"Kira?" Athrun asked a bit worried.
"I'm not coming out Athrun." Came Kiras annoyed reply.
Athrun was a bit surprised. "Why not?"
A few seconds later the door opened and Athrun had to catch his jaw before it hit the floor. Kira was wearing the female version of the ZAFT uniform. It resembled Luna's only with a white mini-skirt and instead of the standard boots Kira was wearing thigh high white boots. (A/N Their like Stellar' boots in destiny if you can picture them) And like his own jacket it had the FAITH symbol on the collar.
"You can't expect me to wear this?" Kira shouted and tugged the back of her skirt trying to make it a bit longer but failing.
Athrun took a moment to look Kira from head to toe. He would be lying if he said he didn't like the way the uniform looked on her but this was suppose to be a military uniform.
Noticing Athruns lack of response and his wandering eyes Kira glared at the other coordinator. "How am I supposed to fight in something like this?" Kira snapped annoyed and embarrassed at wearing something to revealing. "And stop ogling! I'm going to ask for a normal uniform!"
Athrun blushed at being caught, and followed the brunette out of the room.
The Chairman was waiting patiently with Meer. The girl seemed surprised to see the other girl in such an outfit as well as a few other soldiers who were staring at the new female in the room.
Athrun sent a glare at the men in the room but stopped to salute as did Kira.
"I see that you two are now changed." Gilbert said.
Kira sighed. "You can't honestly expect for me to wear this?" Kira asked.
"What do you mean?" Gilbert asked.
Kira almost screamed. "Look at it! It is hardly appropriate for a military uniform."
"That is the female uniform." Gilbert said calmly.
"Out this skirt is so short!" Kira exclaimed but managed to keep somewhat calm.
Gilbert sighed. "I understand but I can't help if your legs are long so that the standard skirt is shorter on you than it would be on another girl."
Kira blushed. Another disadvantage of being a taller girl. Skirts are shorter.
"Well may I request a male uniform then?" Kira asked. She would much prefer to be in pants than a skirt anyways.
Gilbert shook his head. "I'm sorry but you may not."
Kira wanted to tear her hair out. She was expected to fight in…in…in this thing! This was the army not a peep show.
Kira sighed but nodded. Maybe she could swipe some pants from Athrun later.
The Chairman ended the conversation but asking Kira to come with him. He explained that they needed to attend to a matter before he could assign Kira and Athrun.
Of course Kira agreed and was lead out of the room by the Chairman. Gilbert told Athrun over his soldier that he could do whatever he wanted for the time being but he was to report back in two hours.
Athrun watched the two leave before he was grabbed by the arm by a none other than Meer.
"You haven't eaten yet have you? You must be hungry." Meer exclaimed and promptly dragged Athrun out of the lobby in the opposite direction as the Chairman and Kira.
Athrun did have any time to register what had happened and found him seated at a candle lit table. A glass of wine was placed in front of him and Meer was busy glancing threw the menu.
"Do you prefer fish or chicken Athrun?" Meer asked looking up from the menu.
Athrun didn't answer but asked a question of his own. "What are you doing here with the Chairman?"
Meer smiled, glad that Athrun was making conversation. She told him how the Chairman asked her to take over Lacus role once she disappeared. She went on and on about how she was a huge Lacus fan it was her dream to be just like her. She told him how she was trying hard to calm the citizens down.
Athrun was to say the least surprised at this. He was sure that the Chairman must have known about Lacus death…but perhaps the people of PLANT didn't. However people of PLANT didn't seem all to interested in idols anymore as he notice as there was less and less singers and actor making speeches and showing up at political debates.
"Could you tell me about Lacus?" Meer asked with a bright smile bringing Athrun out of his musing.
Athrun thought for a moment. Truth be told him and Lacus were never that close. He cared for her but it went no further than a friendship. Also he and Lacus never spent enough time together to pick up each others habits and quirks.
"I'm sorry but I really can't tell you anything, other than that she was a very loving person who cared for others." Athrun reply a bit sad that he couldn't say anything else about a woman he was once planned to marry.
Meer frowned slightly but soon picked up. She was about to say something else when the television turned on revealing the face of the Chairman. He was standing at a podium and behind him was the ZAFT flag. Kira and another soldier were on ether side of the Chairman in the back ground. Kira looked deeply confused and tense about something. Like she wasn't sure of what she should do.
Athrun watched with interest but he was more concerned of what Kira was doing there.
Meer saw Athruns reaction. "Is she a friend of your?" Meer asked a bit darkly.
Athrun didn't notice. "Yes, she is." Was his quick reply.
Meer frowned at Athruns behavior. "I think it is weird that she is a soldier." Meer said in an annoyed tone.
Athrun looked at her with a confused look.
Meer shrugged. "I mean look at her, she doesn't seem like the type to be fighting."
Athrun was getting mixed signals. It wasn't what Meer was saying it was how she was saying it. Like she thought Kira was a lower being almost.
Athrun kept his mouth shut though years of being polite getting the better of him.
The Chairman kept talking as his speck was nearing an end he caught everyone's attention.
"Lastly I would like to bring up the issue of the identity of the Freedom pilot." Gilbert said calmly.
Reporters were all listening as was everyone who was watching.
Gilbert smiled slightly. "I'm honored to say that she has finally come fourth and has joined the ranks of ZAFT."
Athrun watched Kira and saw her tense up. His eyes widen at what the Chairman was doing.
"Everyone I would like you to meet Miss Kira Yamato the pilot of the Freedom and a FAITH member of ZAFT." Gilbert said and gestured for Kira to come forth to the podium.
Everyone clapped and some gasped at finally seeing the pilot. Many were shocked to see that the pilot was so young and a girl.
Once Kira was at the podium she seemed to relax a bit. About a hundred hands went up.
Kira took a deep breath and smiled slightly. "Yes, I am the pilot of the Freedom and I have been asked to answer some of your questions."
A woman reporter was first and asked politely. "Why have you kept your identity a secret for so long?"
Kira sighed. "I like my privacy and since the war was over and I never dreamed that it would start again I wanted to live normal life. I have been asked to step forward today because of my alliance with the PLANTS."
Several other people asked questions. Wither she felt intimidated being one the most talented Gundam pilot known and wither it was hard being accepted with her lack of military experience. Kira answered all truthfully but was careful not to let out to much personal information. She felt really weird doing this but the Chairman insisted it.
After about 20 questions Kira and the Chairman ended the meeting.
Athrun was very shocked as was Meer.
"I cant believe it! She's the pilot of the Freedom." Meer shouted stunned.
Athrun quickly excused himself and headed back to the lobby were the Chairman and Kira would be waiting.
Meer frowned when Athrun left without a word.
"Humph…" she pouted.
A/N Ok I really don't like this chapter but Kiras identity of the Freedom needs to be known for what I have planned and I figured this was the best way to do it. Also I found the whole uniform thing really funny. I saw Luna's uniform and fell in love with it but I didn't like the boots then I saw Stellars boots and thought "Why not put them together?". So that's how I got Kiras uniform. I made it revealing because it gives me a reason to bring in jealous Athrun. I love him don't you? Don't worry though the skirt's just really short that's all.
Well anyways tell me what you think!
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