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After everyone finished testing out their mobile suits, they all went back to Cagalli's mansion. Once there Cagalli, Athrun, Van, and Fiona told everyone what happened. Once they were done Kira said "We want you to go back to the Plants Athrun"

Athrun's eyes widen at that while Van said "You want him to spy on the Chairman"

"Yes" said Kira

"Athrun can go under the pretense of representing Orb and see what the Chairman will do" he said

"He will most likely try to convince Athrun to rejoin ZAFT and put him in FAITH" said Lacus

"What is that" asked Lafiel

"ZAFT special forces that are appointed and report only to the Chairman" said Athrun

"Which will give you the perfect opportunity to find out what the Chairman is really up to" said Kira

"Alright" said Athrun

The next day, Athrun and Cagalli were sharing a hug and a kiss goodbye. "Stay safe" said Cagalli

"I will" said Athrun

As they let go of each other Athrun took Cagalli's hand and said "I wanted to do this in a more romantic setting, but given the circumstances"

Cagalli let out a gasp as Athrun got down on one knee and took out a small jewelry box. "Cagalli Yula Athha, will you do me the honor of marrying me" asked Athrun opening the jewelry box showing a ring

"YES" yelled Cagalli tackling Athrun to the ground hugging him

They both shared a kiss as Athrun slid the ring onto Cagalli's finger.

After they got up, Athrun picked up his luggage and got in the helicopter which took off.

Cagalli went back inside clutching her hand with her engagement ring on it. She saw her female friends standing there and Miriallia asked "What happened"

"Athrun proposed to me" exclaimed Cagalli

"That's great Cagalli" said Lacus

She then reached into her top and pulled out a necklace with a ring on it. "Kira did too a few months ago" said Lacus smiling

"But we both decided to keep it a secret until after we dealt these challenges" she said putting her necklace back into her top

Over the next day or two they all watched what was going on between the Plants and the Earth Alliance. "It's going to start again, another war" said Kira sighing

"I guess this is the start of the next challenge" said Cagalli

"This must be why we built Epyon" said Lacus

"You think we are going to meet her on the battlefield" asked Dearka

"Most likely" said Lacus

That night Cagalli was woken up by her phone ringing. "What is it" asked Cagalli

After a few moments she yelled "WHAT"

After a few more moments she said "I will be there as soon as possible"

She quickly got dressed and ran out into the hallway shouting "Everyone wake up"

Everyone came stumbling out of their rooms rubbing the sleep from their eyes. "What's the matter Cagalli" asked Miriallia yawning

"The Earth Alliance has declared war on the Plants and will begin military operations at midnight tonight" said Cagalli

All of their eyes widen as all signs of sleep disappeared from them. "Van, Fiona, I'm needed at the government building" said Cagalli

Van and Fiona nodded and quickly ran back into their room to get dressed. "We need to get back home" said Kira as they ran back into their rooms

A few minutes later they all came out fully dressed. "You all have been entered into the hanger's security system" said Kira

"It requires two people to open the hanger" said Lacus

They all nodded as Cagalli and her guards ran outside to a waiting helicopter while Kira and his group ran to their car.

On the way back to their house Jinto asked "Is there any way we can help"

"No, unfortunately there isn't" said Lacus shaking her head and clenching her hands

"It would take too long to get from Orb to the Plant homeland" she said

She looked up at the Plants and saw multiple flashes of light. "Nuclear explosions" she shouted

Kira quickly slammed on the brakes and looked up seeing the flashes of light leading away from the Plants. "It looks like ZAFT finally came up with something to destroy nuclear missiles" said Kira

"I hope none of them were hit" said Lacus

"Let's get home and find out" said Kira as he gunned the engine

When they got home they found out that ZAFT managed to destroy all the nuclear missiles before any of them hit. "Thank goodness" said Lacus with relief

At the Plants, Athrun was in his meeting with Chairman Durandal. "They used nuclear missiles already" shouted Athrun

"Yes" said Durandal

"I am just as shocked as you are that they would use nuclear missiles so soon after declaring war on us" he said

"What do the Plants plan to do about this situation" asked Athrun

"The people are calling out for vengeance" said Durandal

"But if we retaliate, then the world would be plunged into another war" he said

"That is something I want to avoid at all cost" he said

"I'm not too sure about that" thought Athrun

But soon the meeting was interrupted when the news report going on behind them was cut off. Athrun turned around and was shocked to the core. There was someone impersonating Lacus on screen giving a speech. It was about how the Supreme Council is doing their best and that everyone should listen to the Chairman. "What the hell" shouted Athrun in his mind?

"I am sure you know what is truly going on here" asked Durandal

"I will freely admit to this deception" he said

"He does" thought Athrun shocked

"What is he planning" he thought

"Her power to influence people is tremendous" said Durandal

"I am in need of her power" he said

"And I need yours as well" he said

"Here it comes" thought Athrun

"Let's take a walk shall we" asked Durandal

Athrun just nodded his head as he followed Durandal out of the Chairman's office.

The Chairman led them to a hanger and the lights came on showing a Gundam. "So ZAFT did create a copy of all five G Weapons" thought Athrun

"The ZGMF X23S Saviour" said Durandal

"What would you say if I wanted to give this machine to you" he asked

"Are you asking me to rejoin ZAFT" asked Athrun

"That is not what I am saying" said Durandal

"I just want to give you this machine, it's that simple" he said

"But from an official standpoint, it will be as you say" he said

"Lacus was right" thought Athrun

"I don't expect an answer right now" said Durandal

"Think about it for a while before you tell me your decision" he said as he left

Athrun returned to his hotel only to see the fake Lacus waiting for him in the lobby. "Oh great" thought Athrun sighing

"Athrun" exclaimed Meer

Athrun looked Meer over as she ran up to him. "Whoever the Chairman hired to teach her to impersonate Lacus did a really rotten job" thought Athrun

"There are so many things wrong that anyone who really knew Lacus would be able to instantly tell she is an imposter" he thought

Meer went to hug Athrun but he grabbed her by the shoulders before she could. "Who are you" asked Athrun

"I'm Meer Campbell"

"But call me Lacus when we are in public" she said winking

"Let's go to dinner" she said grabbing Athrun's arm

"Alright" said Athrun

"Hopefully I can find out more about what is going with her impersonating Lacus" thought Athrun

During dinner Athrun asked "Why did you take me to dinner"

"You are Lacus' fiancé aren't you" asked Meer

"No" said Athrun

"My father broke that engagement when he declared her family traitors" he said

"Shouldn't you know that" he asked

"I didn't" said Meer looking down

"Did you see my performance today" she asked looking up

"Yes" said Athrun

"How was I" asked Meer hopefully

"Not bad" said Athrun

"But anyone who knew Lacus could instantly tell the difference" he said

Meer looked down again at that and started playing with her food.

Near the end of dinner Athrun asked "How and why were you chosen to do this"

"I always loved to sign her songs and people used to always say that I sounded a lot like her" said Meer

"One day the Chairman contacted me and said he wanted to me to impersonate her for the sake of the Plants" she said

"I agreed and they did surgery so I would look just like her" she said

"And now here I am" she said

"Whoever the Chairman got to do this did a really rotten job" thought Athrun

"The only thing they did right was her voice and some of her looks" he thought

After dinner Athrun went to his hotel room and went to sleep.

The next morning, after he got up, he concentrated on his Alpha to make sure no one was around before contacting the others.

"I'm so glad I don't have to tell them all this in person" thought Athrun