Title: Heaven's will

Fandom: Gundam Seed

Genre: Romance/General

Rating: PG-13

Type: Multi-part, chapter 6 (Part 8 of 25)

Pairings: Nicol/Melody (OC), Athrun/Cagalli, Kira/Lacus

Disclaimer: No, I do not own Gundam Seed.

Author's notes: Woah, never thought I'll managed this. Two chapters in a row, all in the past 48 hours. Anyway, here's Chapter 6.

Chapter 6

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Timeline: 16 March, C.E.71

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The morning after the Archangel escaped from the ZAFT Forces attack without much damages, the Zala's team had resigned themselves to fate -- and decided to leave the task of searching for the Archangel -- up to the Captain; while they retired for the day.

Yzak entered his assigned room and was met up by the sight of Michelle sleeping soundly on his bed. Somehow, the sight causes Yzak to sigh in contentment. At the same time, the silver-haired pilot made a promise to himself -- that he would protect the girl from all dangers and harm that might come their direction.

Deciding not to wake the girl, Yzak slipped quietly under the bed covers and slipped into a light slumber. Somehow, Michelle must have had sensed his presence and scooted over to the inside of the bed; allowing the silver-haired Coordinator sufficient space on the bed.

Sometime in between, Michelle's cellphone blared to life -- jerking the former awake from her deep slumber. Thankfully, Yzak was already sleeping like a log when it happened. Initially, she was only listening to the conversation from the other end -- half-heartedly, as she was trying hard not to rouse the man sleeping next to her.

However, the moment Sheryl, the medic on board informed her that her diagnostic results was out and ready for collection -- Michelle's eyes snapped open, immediately. Telling the former to stay in the medic wing and wait for her, Michelle stumbled out of bed quietly and hurried over to the medic wing as fast as she could managed. Upon receiving the report, Michelle literally tore open the envelope containing the diagnostic results and scanned through it, rapidly.

Printed in bold letters, was unmistakenably the term 'PREGNANT - POSITIVE'. Michelle slumped back down on the seat in defeat, as she cursed her own fertility rate. It was only that one night when she allowed Yzak to get intimate with her, and now she was un-mistakenably pregnant with the man's baby.

"... I cannot believed that my assumption was actually correct..." Michelle groaned, she had came to Sheryl, in prior -- asking for the former to conduct a pregnancy test on herself.

Since, Michelle's period was never on time -- and her recent symptoms had been on-going for three weeks; she already had some suspicion of her own. Little did she knew that her suspicion would be proven right, and that she was indeed pregnant with Yzak's unborn child. No wonder she had dizzy spells and the urge to visit the bathroom every half an hour recently, that had been one of the symptoms of her pregnancy.

Placing a hand subsconsiously on her flat abdomen, she wondered how she was going to reveal the news to the silver-haired Coordinator. Would the former want the baby which they had somehow created -- together?

Michelle had no doubt that the former was rather attracted to her, but she had no idea if the former 'love' her. After all, everything that had transpired between them had taken place so fast that not even Michelle, herself -- knew of her own feelings towards the former. However, Michelle was now certain that she was in 'love' with the said pilot.

Apparently, during the last few weeks spend apart from the silver-haired Coordinator -- the former had been constantly on her mind and she had even dream of the said Coordinator on a regular basis.

Well, although -- she had to admit, this particular pregnancy had taken her by surprise. Since, she did not think that far ahead when she first allow intimacy between Yzak and herself.

Turning her attention from the report back to Sheryl, she said. "Do not tell anyone, yet. I wanted to inform them -- myself."

"Well... if you say so." Sheryl responded, naturally. "Take good care of yourself, come to me if you felt any discomfort."

"Sure, I certainly will." Michelle agreed, as she left the medic wing for the room -- which she was sharing with Yzak.

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Arriving back at the room whereby she was sharing with Yzak Jule, Michelle simply dumped the diagnostic report on the desk. Although, she knew anyone could have seen the report if she simply left it on the desk -- in the open. Michelle just cannot be bothered with the task of keeping the report elsewhere, moreover -- perhaps, it might be better if Yzak were to discover her pregnancy on his own. Since, that meant that she would not have to tell the man personally, while facing one another.

Despite being able to talk to the silver-haired Coordinator about almost everything and anything in the world, there are just certain things whereby she found it hard to voice aloud. Issues relating to her personal feelings and her body, were simply part of the criteria that fell under the 'taboo' subjects between their conversation. Just like Yzak, Michelle was one whom valued privacy a lot.

Glancing over at the still sleeping pilot on the bed, Michelle shrugged as she headed off to the cafeteria area of the Battle Fleet. For now, she have no wish to dwell on the issue of her pregnancy and she intended to visit the kitchen and see if she could get anything decent for breakfast. After which, she might want to snoop around and messed around with Adrian before heading back to face the other ZAFT elites pilots on board the fleet.

Arriving at the cafeteria, she was not surprised to find Adrian drinking from his mug of hot cocoa. Her eyes light up at the sheer fragrance of the hot cocoa, and immediately headed over to the counter and asked for one. She knew, the hot cocoa available on board was part of the private stash of Adrian's -- since, that was never part of the ZAFT Forces menu.

After taking the mug of hot cocoa from the counter, Michelle headed over to where Adrian was sitting with his mug. Inhaling the fragrance of the hot cocoa, Michelle beamed as she addressed Adrian -- cheerfully.

"Adrian, where did you get these? Which brand are you using? It had such a nice fragrant..." Michelle commented.

"Hm..m, I bought it at..." Adrian blinked, before snapping his eyes up at Michelle -- whom was sitting opposite him, nursing her mug of hot cocoa. "Hey! You took it without asking in prior, again!"

Adrian protested with mild irritation, while Michelle rolled her eyes at him. "Oh please, as if you are not doing the same thing. How else would my chocolate chips cookies went missing?"

"..." Adrian fell silent, before muttering something about Michelle -- under his breath. Since, his voice was so low -- Michelle failed to catch his muttered words; therefore he need not face the wrath of his cousin.

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Timeline: 23 March, C.E 71

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Approximately one week after the Archangel escaped from the ZAFT Forces without suffering much damage, the Zala's team had finally caught up with the former -- just outside the ORB Union's territory.

Michelle was with the four pilots on the bridge when the Captain announced that the Archangel had just been spotted. However, the nagging thought that bugged her concerning their current location kept on swirling in her mind. Finally, she spoke up -- interrupting Athrun in his mid-instructions.

"No, wait a minute! Why don't the four of you launched and battled them? The fleet will continue to stay here and wait for your return. The Archangel was now threading exceptionally close to the borders which marks the start of the ORB's territory. If we went forth right now... we might have some problems later on in time -- with the said governement of the Kingdom." Michelle told the crew, with a contemplative look on her face.

Athrun agreed, and went along with Michelle's suggestion. Therefore, the four elites launched out in their respective Mobile Suits and started to engage the 'Strike' and the 'Archangel' in battle. Eventually, the Archangel had tried to evade from their attacks -- however, the ORB's Defence Team had been sent out to warn them for an immediate 'cease' of fight.

Yet, that still did not prevent the 'Buster' and the 'Duel' from sending another wave of attack towards the engine of the 'Archangel'. Eventually, that had resulted in the 'Archangel' crashing into the water territory of the ORB Union. During which period, Athrun had finally realized Cagalli's identity for the said female had urged the ORB Defence Team to allow the 'Archangel' entry due to the emergency situation.

Meanwhile, Michelle observed everything that took place from the bridge of the Land Resseps Class Battle Fleet of ZAFT; and sighed inwardly. She need not look twice to know that those four pilots would be returning on board soon -- after all, they were not supposed to be fighting against the ORB's Defence Team.

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Michelle met up with the four pilots at the hangar, they had eventually retreated for the time-being. Although, Yzak and Dearka had both grumbled at Athrun's suggestion -- but they had to agree with the former's orders; since Athrun was their leader for this mission.

"Well... Athrun, it's a wise choice that you made. Should the battle continues on, it will put every one in a precarious situation." Michelle commented on the blue-haired Coordinator's actions.

"Aa..." Athrun responded, not knowing what to say in response to Michelle's sudden compliments.

Just then, Melody entered the hangar and asked. "So, now what?"

"Exactly... now what do we do?" Dearka glances over to Athrun, for further instructions. The former merely appeared contemplative, before responding.

"No idea, I'll say -- we stay hidden for the time being, and see what the ORB's Government had to say in relations to the current issue. Perhaps, the Archangel will come out on its own -- after we were no longer visible on the radar."

Michelle remained silent, very much in doubt about the 'Archangel' leaving the ORB's territory -- that soon. However, she wisely kept her comments to herself.

In the meantime, Adrian whom had been tending to the maintainence of the 'Duel' interrupted the group's conversation and approached the pair of Natural siblings.

"Captain told you two to decide now, whether you want to stay on board or go back home? If you two chose the latter, your Aunt Agnes will send out her private Yatch over to fetch you guys." Adrian told the two siblings, matter-of-factly.

The two sisters shared a look among themselves, before looking over at the four pilots. Michelle's eyes lingered on Yzak slightly longer than the rest, as if she was trying to communicate with the former without words. Finally, the two turned back to Adrian and said.

"Home." Melody reply was firm and determined, while she knew she would missed having the green-haired pilot's companionship -- she knew it would be inevitable for them to bade one another's farewell.

Michelle's response, on the other hand -- was rather shocking to some. "Home -- for now."

If Melody was surprised by her sister's request, she chose not to comment. After all, Michelle never did things without reason -- and if the former had chose to go home, that means there was something else -- her sister had in mind with regards to the whole situation. After all, it's an well-known fact that Michelle would never go home without a reason.

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About an hour had passes by after the battle, the two sisters were met up by their Aunt Agnes as they board the private yatch of their Aunt -- just outside the ORB Union's territory. They were now dressed back in their civilians' clothings, since it would only arouse further suspicion if they were to come back dressed in the ZAFT uniforms provided for them -- while they were with the ZAFT Forces.

Michelle remained silent throughout the journey back to the main island of ORB -- Onogoro Island. Melody, meanwhile, was thinking about Nicol and being home -- after staying elsewhere for so long.

They stepped down from the yatch, once docked in the public harbour of the ORB Kingdom. The two thanked their aunt with appreciation, before heading off towards the Military Institution. They both were told about the ORB Government having arrange a meeting between the crew members on board the Archangel with their respective family members whom were residing in ORB.

Sure indeed, Michelle's gut feeling had been right when she mentioned about the possibility of her elder sister -- Mirialla, being taken on board by the fellow Earth Alliance soldiers. Since, her sister was now part of the Archangel crew helping the ship with its CIC panels. That was yet another issue, which she was adamant on hiding from the pilots' knowledge.

While Melody headed off to locate their parents and Mirialla, Michelle turned the opposite direction and headed for the office where she knew she could find the Head Representative of ORB. She had arrived just moments after the Yamatos' left the office of Uzumi Nala Attha. The said Representative had been surprised to find Michelle seeking entrance to his office.

"Good morning, Sir! I had came here with a special request." Michelle greeted the Head Representative, politely -- before addressing the various issues which she would need help from the local authorities.

Eventually, she left the office satisfied and content. Michelle had came to the Head Representative for a few reasons:

First and foremost, she told the former to keep her presence quiet and not to tell her parents. Secondly, she asked for permissions to allow the fellow ZAFT pilots' entry into the Kingdom to receive medical attention if the said pilot -- happened to be in a very dangerous and precarious situation. Thirdly, she asked that the authorities do not inform the ZAFT Forces if it really came down to a point whereby a fellow pilot had been rescued by the ORB authorities.

When being questioned, she responded that -- she had no inclinations to put ORB in any dangerous situation but merely wanted to return the favour. Michelle then preceed to reveal the incident that took place on Heliopolis, about the ZAFT pilots taking both herself and her younger sister back to the ZAFT when the colony was under attack.

Last but not least, she requested for her location to remains as 'M-I-A' as she would go back to the ZAFT or the PLANTs -- upon accomplishing several issues that requires her special attention. She explained that she suspected her younger twin sister, Melissa -- being in cahoots with the Seirans. Therefore, her sheer presence would only hinders her twin's involvement in Seiran's plans -- thus, she decided to hide herself with the ZAFT Forces.

Lord Uzumi Nala Attha agreed to Michelle's terms and conditions, after listening to the girl's arguement. He had been suspecting the Seirans for some time now, but he never did managed to get hold of the required evidences with regards to the family's involvment in aiding the Earth Alliance Forces -- despite the country's neutrality policy. Therefore, he agreed to Michelle's suggestion; since he had long heard of Michelle Haw's ability to snoop around for information without detection.

Moreover, the rivalry between Michelle and Melissa Haw was legendary. Even his advisor, the grandfather of the siblings had stated so -- it was also common knowledge that Melissa was a constant supporter of the Seirans' opinions and views on the Natural-Coordinators issue. The said Representative then proceed to reveal to Michelle -- regarding his plans for the moment. Michelle had listened but choose not to comment or reveal anything that was being revealed to her -- to anyone else.

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In the meantime, Melody could only sighed as she realized that Michelle had disappeared while she was concentrating on the task to locate her parents and her elder sister. Unfortunately, Melissa was nearby when she headed up front to greet her parents and thus, was instantly 'ambushed' by Melissa's questionings.

"So... it would appeared that you had managed to escape from Heliopolis un-harmed as well... while Mirialla was taken on board the Archangel... where were you?" Melissa asked, eyeing Melody with intensity.

"... In one of those escape pods, and was taken in by the ZAFT Forces." Melody lied easily, but hurried to re-assure her parents.

"Don't worry, Miguel happened to be the one whom took me back. So, I was entrusted to Aunt Margaret on the PLANTs -- and Aunt Agnes was later informed; and so I was brought back to ORB safely."

"Aa... I'll be sure to thank them for their help. And what about your sister -- Michelle?" Matthew Haw, the girls' father asked -- frowning in concern.

"Well... I had no idea." Melody lied, her face and expression blank.

"Maa... I'm sure, Michelle will be fine. After all, she was too bright to have been conned by others and I'm sure her intelligence will keep her alive." Matthew relented, eventually.

After all, out of all his daughters -- Michelle was the only one that does things without consulting him and yet, the most capable of maintaining the country's interest at heart. Since, Melissa was too biased in this circumstances and Mirialla lacks the insight which Michelle and Melissa both possessed. Melody was still too young to handle such matters -- thus, it was always Michelle whom was entrusted with such matters to deal with.

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Timeline: C.E.71, 25 March

Venue: ZAFT Land Resseps Class Battle Fleet

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Forty eight hours after the Natural Sisters went back to ORB -- the four pilots were discussing their tactics; back on board the ZAFT Land Resseps Battle Fleet.

"So, our dear leader... What exactly do you suggest that we do, under this circumstances? Since, the ORB Government had hide the knowledge of the Archangel having been in their country, at this point of time." Dearka spoke up, his tone sharp and sarcastic.

When Athrun failed to respond, Yzak muttered something about rushing in and bomb them apart. Upon which statement, Athrun finally opened his mouth and started speaking.

"No, I'll say we'll sneak in and infiltrate the country. This was ORB's Main Island, a Kingdom of Neutrality. Unlike Heliopolis, we had no idea how its' structure was like. Thus, I'll say we'll sneak in."

"Right, finally something productive comes from your mouth." Yzak muttered, as he left the lounge heading for his room to prepare for the infiltration task.

Somehow, the sight of his bed been empty and made nicely -- causes him to space out for a moment; as he wondered what Michelle had been doing. However, the thought was pushed to the back of his mind as he turned his attention back to the cabinet. He was about to take out his rarely used 'Civilian' shoes for his infiltration mission -- when something else caught his interest. After all, he cannot exactly snuck in using his usual ZAFT uniforms.

It was a big A3 size envelope; the type that was used to transmit important and confidential report -- manually. For a while, he frowned as he tried desperately to remember if there had been any official documents that came from the ZAFT authorized Military Base for his attention. Yet, he could find none.

Being extremely curious, he took out the envelope and stared at the front of the document. It was issued to Michelle, and coming from the medic crew of ZAFT -- since that was the logo that was imprinted on the top left hand corner of the envelope. Slowly, Yzak empty out its' content and scanned through them -- rapidly.

The said Coordinator nearly dropped the whole stack of documents in shock when he realized that this was actually Michelle's pregnancy test -- diagnostic results. For a while, Yzak stood paralysed from shock -- all his mind could ever registered was the fact that 'Michelle was PREGNANT'. That, and the fact that -- judging from the time of conception estimated; it was no doubt that Michelle was carrying his 'baby'.

The stunning discovery of him getting Michelle pregnant kept on swimming around in his mind, but realizing that it was not the time for him to panick -- yet. Yzak pushed the thoughts to the back of his mind, as he had something else that he needed to do for now. The first and foremost priority, was to locate the Archangel actual location in ORB. The second, would be to locate Michelle and confront the former on the 'diagnostic results'.

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to be continued

Date started: 12/04/06

Date completed: 12/04/06

Date revised: 12/12/06