What's up, everyone! This is GKC here bringing you the next chapter in my reiteration of Stardust Angels. Hope you've enjoyed the last chapter.
I'm feeling good right now. 117Jorn and Knightwolf1875 was a big help last chapter as well.
In any case, if you're still up for a character then please provide the information seen on the trailer and either leave it in the comments or PM it to me.
Now for the disclaimer: I do not own, except my OCs and MS, any of the Gundam series. All rights belong to their respective owners.
Now let's get this party started… BEGIN!
Gundam SEED: Stardust Angels Reborn
Phase 9: Battle Royal! Gundam vs Gundam
Previously…
Bridge
Romero was working on his console, while drinking a liquid supplement, when a file appeared on his screen, all of a sudden. He quickly went to work on deciphering the message.
"Captain!" He called out, alerting the woman as she swiveled her chair around to properly address him.
"What is it?" Murrue questioned.
"You're gonna want to see this." Romero gestured to his commanding officer to come over. The brunette left her seat and was by the man's side in a second. "Take a look at this."
Murrue looked at the radar for a brief second then her eyes widened a brief fraction. "Are you sure?" She queried.
"There's no mistaking it!" Romero assured the captain. "This is a code pulse from the Earth Forces' 8th Fleet!" He confirmed as Natarle drifted up from the CIC to join them.
"Can you retrieve it?" She asked in a hopeful tone.
"I'm doing just that!" The ensign responded as he attempts to decrypt the message. It started out as being only audible static as he tried various methods to decrypt it which causes the static to become disjointed. "I'm analyzing it!"
"This is…8th Fleet Advanced…Montgomery, Arch…angel, reply," An extremely garbled voice called through the communicator. The garbled voice, however, filled the surrounding people with a sense of hope.
"They're under Admiral Halberton's command!" Murrue informed the surrounding people with a relieved tone. The bridge crew lets out varying sounds indicating delight with even Natarle managing a slightly relieved smile at the news.
Infirmary
He could hear a voice…
It sounded so beautiful…
...Like a mother singing to her child.
A warmth filled his heart with joy.
Was he asleep?
…
Right, he was. He should probably wake up now.
A pair of tired magenta eyes slowly opened until they were met with the white ceiling of the Archangel's infirmary. The eyes glanced to see a pretty girl with crystal lavender hair sleeping by his side.
Seeing the girl brought a smile to his face.
At that moment from hearing the beautiful song, Haruto Kazama had finally awoken.
Hangar Bay
Jaden waited patiently as the MS teams brought in the mobile suit aboard, prepared to expect anything however he did not expect what came into the hangar, as a heavily damaged torso segment of a MS was brought in; a rather familiar torso, including some of its head, but its limbs all ripped off. However what caught Jaden off guard was that it was disturbingly familiar.
'Isn't that the Gundam Throne Drei?' He thought, as he recalled the Mobile Suit from Gundam 00. Sure enough it looked just like it, but as previously mentioned it obviously had seen better days.
As the machine was laid down on the hangar deck, engineers quickly swarmed over it as they began dissecting it for information on its designs. Jaden approached as well, floating towards the machine. 'Now where was the cockpit?' He thought, his eyes scanning the torso for any sign of a hidden compartment to open the hatch.
"What is this thing supposed to be?" Canard asked out of the blue.
"Some type of mobile suit…" He said, looking through the machine, before finally spotting the cockpit hatch. "Aha! Here we go… " He accessed the external emergency latches, pulling them open as the hatch to the Drei slid open. He then peeked inside before he froze a bit. There was someone inside the cockpit.
Someone he knew, wearing a white and purple normal suit sat in the seat motionless along with a large, purple Haro floating around.
"Oi! We need a medic over here!" Jaden called out, as he climbed inside the machine, getting the figure out of the safety straps, gently pulling them out.
"What happened? Wha happened?" The Haro spoke, as it flared its 'ears' and 'legs' around in Zero-G.
"I thought only Lacus had those things…" Canard muttered, looking at the Haro.
"Grab that thing," Jaden informed, "It might have data we could use."
Canard blinked, but nodded as he grabbed the Haro, which flapped around in protest while a medical team came by with a stretcher to take care of the pilot. The medics removing the helmet, revealing the pilot to be a woman, with long red hair, and a face Jaden recognized.
'It IS her… ' He thought, with slightly narrowed eyes as she was taken away.
Meanwhile…
A small ship was following the Archangel outside its scanning range with its engines off. The pilot wore full flight gear with the helmet on colored silver with cyan highlights. The figure was female watching the scanner for the ZAFT ships or even the EF. "It shouldn't be long now." An english accented voice said from inside the suit. "I'm just not sure if I want to save that asshole, or let him die. If I do that foolish girl might see her father for the monster he is." She sighed looking toward the back of the cockpit to where her mobile suit was waiting. "I'll just have to see when the fighting starts I guess. Also, I'm going to give those three boys a good punch in the face each for not looking for me!"
The scanner started to give off a loud ping picking up a ZAFT ship. "Oh? Where are you going in a hurry like that? Looks like it's closer to time then I thought." She pulled her helmet off letting ruby red hair with golden stretch and highlights fall out. "I better get ready. A good thing this shuttle is meant to be used once." She set the autopilot and heads for her machine. "Crossbolt, we've got a battle to win." Opening the hatch, a pair of silver eyes glow as the mobile suit powers up, and the shuttle's engines ignite to full burn. "I hope Heero doesn't mind me taking a page from his book on this one."
Few Miles from 8th Fleet
Two mobile suits were flying through space, both of which were of a custom design. The first was a black, white, and red Gundam the same model as the Wing Zero Endless Waltz only with black angelic wings. Truth be told, it looked like the Black Wing Gundam. The second looked like the Feilong Gundam but it was colored like the Dragon Gundam with a pink cloth placed on its back.
Inside the black MS was an eighteen year old man of European descent with shoulder-length black hair, dark blue eyes, and light skin. Dressed in a black version of the Celestial Being pilot suit, the young man pressed a button on his controls. "Hey, Luo, you still alive in there?" He asked.
A screen popped up on his main camera, revealing a pretty 19 year old woman of Chinese descent with pale skin, black hair tied in two short pigtails, and brown eyes. She was dressed in traditional Chinese clothes from the Han Dynasty colored pink. "Please, you couldn't get rid of me even if you tried, Glen." She answered with a wink.
The young man, Glen, rolled his eyes while a faint dusting of color appeared on his cheeks. "Just had to ask."
"So, you think the rumors about these new 'G-Weapons' are true?" Luo Hao asked her partner (and secret crush).
Glen Baskerville thought about it then shrugged. "Don't know. But they must be strong."
The Chinese woman grinned widely at the prospect of testing her skill against worthy opponents. "Sounds like my kind of party."
"In any case, let's get going. I don't wanna miss this." The young man stated as he grabbed a hold of the controls; his mobile suit's eyes flashed red. "Alright Azazel, let's start the hunt."
"Xuanzang," Luo spoke as her own machine's eyes flashed yellow. "A worthy adversary awaits us, my friend."
Both of the Gundam types ignited their thrusters, blasting towards the sight that a fierce battle would soon erupt.
(Cue Raise Your Flag by MAN WITH A MISSION)
(Instrumental) The screen opens to a black and white scene of a pile of Mobile Suit parts scattered around a battle-scarred field while a puddle of blood flows on the ground
(Raise your flag) Cuts to a boot stepping on the puddle, resulting in a big splash
(Koe no kagiri) Cuts toTsubasa, Kyo, and Haruto side by side with each other
(Koe no kagiri) Cuts toreveal the Archangel crew gathered around the Angel, Stardust, and Cosmic
(Koe no kagiri sakende) Shifts tothe title in Japanese kanji appearing in front of the three Gundams
(Kitto itsuka) Cuts tothe Aile Strike landing on the ground, raising its beam rifle to aim at the camera
(Itsuka dokoka) Cuts to the Moebius Zero releasing its Gun Pods while firing its Linear Rifle in space
(Yume o mitsuzuke samayou) Cuts back to the kneeling Angel, Stardust, and Cosmic as they raise their heads then their eyes flash to life
(Under pressure you are waiting for direction) Cuts to a scene in a city with Tsubasa leaning against a wall with his hands in his pockets, Kyo lying on a roof with a bored look, and Haruto sitting on a flight of stairs with a small grin on his face
(Going on the road without your mind) Cuts to Kira and his friends hanging out in Heliopolis with smiles plastered on their expressions
(All misleads they give ignoring our decisions) Cuts to the ZAFT G-Weapon pilots messing around in their barracks while Athrun sits on his bunk reading a book
(Killing yourself your soul we have inside) Cuts to Tsubasa, Kyo, Haruto, and Kira back to back while four lights begin to grow within their chests
(Agaki tsuzuke taore kujike) Cuts to Tsubasa walking towards the Archangel crew and the Gundam pilots
(Hai agatte hashiri tsuzukete) Cuts to Kyo tinkering with the Stardust while Kira helps before shifting to Haruto sleeping on Murrue's lap as she strokes his hair with a nostalgic grin on her face
(Owarinaki) Cuts to Flay as she draws her knees closer to her chest while tears spill down her cheeks
(Yume no ma to ma) Shifts to a two-way image of Cagalli leaning against a piece of rubble with an assault rifle in her hands and Lacus floating in a small bedroom with her pink Haro as she sings a song
(We can struggle and muzzle the world before it fades away) Cuts back to Tsubasa looking up at the sky before the scene cuts to a black-haired figure with their back turned to the camera as an outline of a Gundam appears in their general direction with a pair of blue eyes glowing in the darkness
(Instruments) Cuts to several pilots performing startup sequences in their Mobile Suits
(Raise your flag) The scene cuts to the Angel landing on the ground
(Koe no kagiri) The Angel raises its GN Blade Bit and slashes at the camera
(Koe no kagiri) The Blade Bit cuts through a GINN, slicing it in half
(Koe no kagiri sakende) The Angel slashes at another GINN, removing its head
(Kitto itsuka) Cuts to the Stardust and Cosmic flying in space
(Itsuka dokoka) The Stardust raises its GN Sword Blaster II Kai and fires at the Azazel which avoids the beam shot then fires its beam sniper rifle
(Tadoritsuku to shinjite) The Cosmic activates its NT-D then clashes with the Comet Gundam
(Come on and raise your flag) Cuts to the Aile Strike fighting the Aegis
(So just raise your flag) The stolen G-Weapons attacking the Archangel which retaliates
(Nando kujike mayoedo) Cuts to Catherine winking at the camera before cutting to the Crossbolt Saber firing its Chest Buster Cannons
(Iki no kagiri) Cuts to Tsubasa standing up from the ground
(Tsuzuku kagiri) Cuts to Kyo and Haruto standing up from the ground as well
(Yume o mitsuzuke samayou) Shows the three Gundam pilots bumping their fists together before looking at the blue sky as three streams of light shot through the clouds
(Instruments) The scene cuts to a freeze frame of the Archangel crew, the Heliopolis gang, and the Gundam pilots gazing at the rising sun with the Angel, Stardust, Cosmic, and Strike shadowed by the sunlight
(End of Opening)
Archangel - Bridge
"Arrival time at the rendezvous point with our fleet will be as planned." The commander of the Advance Forces informed the Archangel Bridge crew over the communicator, Murrue taking the information in while drinking a nutritional supplement. "Once you join us, the Archangel will come under command of this ship and we'll proceed to the main fleet together." He concluded. "You're almost there. I pray for your safe arrival." The screen then enlarges from the commander's face to accommodate the man sitting in the chair next to him. Unlike the commander, this man didn't wear a Federation uniform instead he wore a typical suit and tie.
"I'm Vice Minister George Allster of the Atlantic Federation." The man informed them. "First, I'd like to thank you for your efforts in rescuing civilians." The familiar name and voice caused Sai to smile. "Oh and another thing, I was surprised and happy to see the name of my daughter, Flay, on the name of rescued civilians." The name caused Murrue to let out a quiet gasp while other members had slight surprised expressions. "I'd be more grateful if I could get a glimpse of her." He asked hopefully.
"Vice Minister, sir, you'll see her as soon as they join us." The commander assured him.
"That's Flay's father, alright." Sai remarked with a small smile. Natarle lets out a confused gasp at that.
Hangar Bay
Kira sat in the cockpit of the Strike rigorously typing commands into the computer, his eyes quickly glancing over the screen as he continued on with his work. The news about how they would meet with a task force from the 8th Fleet was definitely a breath of fresh air for the young Coordinator. Finally, he and his friends would be free from this war and could continue their lives as normal students. But on top of it all, he wouldn't have to fight his friend Athrun again and he'd be able to settle down with his family back in Orb if they're still alive that is.
Floating by the Strike was engineer Murdoch, who noticed the Coordinator boy inside of the cockpit. The older man watched the soon-to-be former pilot with interest.
Kira lifted the operating system to look at Murdoch. "Hey, is something up?" He asked.
"No, just wondering how it's going." The engineer waved off any concerns that the boy was about to bring up.
"Oh, I'm just making a few minor adjustments to match the offset values." Kira replied but then he realized that soon he wouldn't have to pilot the Strike Gundam anymore as he looked around the cockpit for a moment. "Uh, guess it was unnecessary."
Murdoch laughed a bit at the Coordinator's response which surprised him a bit. The mechanic then came inside and patted Kira's shoulder. "You just do what's needed. It's still your job until we've made it safely to the rendezvous point."
The older man pushed away from the surprised and slightly confused boy. "You're free to volunteer if you want to remain with the Earth Forces." He said before he finally pushed off from the G-Weapon's hatch, leaving Kira alone.
Of course the last part he said was only a joke, however Kira didn't find it funny as he frowned a bit and muttered. "Not a chance in hell." The Coordinator mumbled harshly. He wanted to be as far away from this war as quick as possible and away from the mobile suit he sat upon.
Meanwhile, on the journey to link up with the task force, the Heliopolis gang who had volunteered to assist the Archangel decided to help with the ship cheerfully even the officers onboard were at least relaxing for the trip.
In the mess, Makoto was balancing a spoon on her nose while Noel giggled in amusement.
In the infirmary, Haruto watched with a soft smile as Hera delicately started to cut the skin off an apple.
In Lacus's room, the songstress was singing while Mr. Pink playfully moved its body with the rhythm of her song.
In the lounge, Mu was sleeping in a collapsible sleeping bag to get some much needed peace and quiet. He didn't seem to notice nor care that he was drifting slowly around in the room.
In the hangar bay near the mobile suit berths, Kira kept working on the OS for the Strike. In the Angel, Tsubasa was tuning up his Gundam. By the Stardust, Kyo was munching on a nutrient bar while drinking a milk pack.
Yes, everything seemed to be smooth sailing for the Archangel…
...For however long it would soon last.
Vesalius
Aboard the Vesalius, a meeting was being held on the bridge of the Nazca-class. Athrun Zala, Rau Le Creuset, two of the three GINN pilots aboard the ship, and Captain Ades were gathered at the main console on the bridge.
"This is the estimated route of the Earth Forces' Naval vessels." Ades explained to the assembled pilots.
"The Laconi and Porto teams are behind schedule." Rau added. "If those vessels are delivering supplies to the Legged Ship, we mustn't overlook them."
"What sort of fighting strength do you think they have, sir?" One of the GINN pilots asked curiously.
"From what we can see, it is assumed that they have at least a single Nelson-class and at least two Drake-class ships." Rau informed them. "Along with a probable chance that they'll have mobile armors onboard,"
"That's not too bad, sir." The other GINN pilot remarked with a cocky grin. "Four mobile suits should be able to take care of that no problem."
"Regardless, it would be wise to dispatch as many of these as possible before the Legged Ship arrives along with the Alpha series G-Weapons." The masked man explained.
"Are we gonna stage an attack?" Athrun asked rhetorically. "But we're ordered to…"
"We're soldiers, Athrun." Rau simply responded. "Even though we were given orders to search for Ms. Lacus."
Archangel
Romero was looking over the radar before he picked up three signatures, all of which were recognized as Federation ships.
"Silhouettes of three ships appearing on the radar!" Romero informed the bridge crew. "They're the escort ships Montgomery, Bernard, and Law!"
The news brought great joy to the bridge crew as they all let out joyous cries and laughter. Even Natarle showed how happy she was as a small smile graced her features. Murrue released a slight sigh of relief.
Unfortunately, the moment of glee was short lived as Romero's radar changed and informed him of radar jamming in the area and the interference that was being caused to the ship's radar.
"What's this?" Romero muttered to himself, alerting Murrue.
"What's the matter?" The buxom brunette asked in a concerned tone.
"A jammer!" Romero declared. "It's interfering with the whole area!" The declaration caused all of the crew on the bridge to let out a gasp.
Vesalius
Two of the standard GINNs had already launched from the Nazca-class as the final GINN was preparing to sortie. Athrun was in the Aegis just beginning to boot up his G-Weapon's systems.
"The commander really has a knack for sensing these things." One of the GINN pilots remarked.
"Athrun!" One addressed the blue-haired red coat. "Show us how that thing performs!"
"Sure," Athrun replied as the final GINN takes off. Athrun reminisces about his encounters with Kira and the words given to him by his father and Rau Le Creuset while also he had a slight pain in his chest about meeting the unknown G-Weapons known as the Alpha series.
When the Aegis was positioned to launch, Athrun quickly prepared himself to sortie.
"Athrun Zala, launching!" He declared.
The Aegis flies out of the hanger like a bullet and detaches its power cable while igniting its Phase Shift Armor. The crimson mobile suit flies to join the other three GINNs.
Along the way, the Gamow along with another Laurasia-class called the Laramie launched its own mobile suits along with the other G-Weapons after receiving word from the Vesalius about additional forces.
Montgomery
Alert screens flashed all across the Nelson-class's bridge as a state of panic ensues as the small Advance Fleet realizes that they were under attack.
"Hurry and send out our mobile armors!" The commander ordered. "Load all missiles and Anti-Beam depth tubes!"
As he relayed those orders, the ships all deploy their small platoon of Moebius mobile armors to defend the Advance Force ships and the VIP onboard.
"Heat sources approaching!" The Montgomery's radar operator informed the Captain. "Five… no, seventeen mobile suits!" The captain gritted his teeth hearing that.
"What's going on?!" George complained in a distressed tone, getting out of his chair. "How could you have not noticed the enemy until now?!"
"Lower bow, pitch angle 20 degrees!" The captain ordered the helmsman. "Turn to port, yaw angle 20 degrees!" Resounding vibrations were heard throughout the ship as George falls on the captain who quickly shooed him away. "Send a message to the Archangel to turn around and withdraw!"
"What?!" George exclaimed. "But then…"
"What else are we going to do in this situation?!" The captain asked rhetorically.
"There's no meaning in my coming all the way here unless we meet them!" George protested.
"If that ship is sunk, there's even less meaning to our actions!" The captain retorted.
As the conversation occurs, the mobile suits make contact with the mobile armors and a battle ensues.
Archangel
Dalida, manning one of the CIC consoles, managed to make out what was happening ahead as numerous explosions were visible on his console from the battle ahead of them.
"The heat distribution we're detecting looks like that of a battle!" Dalida informed the bridge crew. "It appears to involve the Advance Force!" That piece of information caused Murrue and Natarle to gasp.
"A battle?" Sai wondered in a confused tone.
"A message from the Montgomery!" Romero called out. "Message reads 'Cancelling rendezvous! The Archangel is to turn around and leave!"
"Captain!" Natarle addressed Murrue.
"What is the enemy's fighting strength?" Murrue queried.
"A Nazca-class at Yellow 257, Mark 402 and two Laurasia-class a few kilometers away!" Jackie called out. "Matching heat characteristics! Thirteen GINNs!" He informed the captain. "And wait a moment… It's the Aegis! X-303 Aegis! Not only that, there's also the Duel, the Buster, and the Blitz!" The news caused the whole bridge to gasp in realization.
"Then it must be that Nazca-class!" Murrue spoke her mind.
"Captain!" Natarle addressed Murrue, demanding an answer.
"But, on that ship…" Tolle trailed, reminding the crew of the individual still on the Montgomery.
"There's no guarantee we'd get away, even if we turn around!" Murrue rationalized after a brief pause. All hands, Level One Battlestations! The Archangel will proceed to reinforce the Advance Force!"
"All hands, Level One Battlestations!" The intercom called throughout the ship, alerting the various crew members and refugees. "I repeat all hands, level-one battlestations!" The intercom called again as Tsubasa, Kyo, and a struggling Haruto made their way to the pilot lockers. Makoto and Noel had already left the mess hall to answer the call. Kira was coming down the hall until he passed by Lacus's room which opened up.
"Hello, Hello." The Pink Haro chanted, alerting the boy as the songstress peeked her head out curiously.
"Oh, not again." Kira groaned as he made his way to Lacus.
"What is it?" Lacus asked absent-mindedly. "Everything is suddenly so lively around here."
"We're all heading to our battlestations," He informed her, gently pushing the girl back inside the room. "You'll have to go back inside." Kira glanced down at the lock. "What is the matter with the lock device for this room?"
"Haro, Haro!"The pink robot chanted from his left. "I don't wanna! I don't wanna!"
"Did you say battlestations?" Lacus repeated, looking at her fellow Coordinator curiously. "Were you entering into combat?"
"Yeah, that's right." Kira confirmed. "Or else, we're already engaged in combat."
"Really?" Mr. Pink chirped, bouncing while flapping its ears.
"And will you be fighting too, Mr. Yamato?" The pink-haired princess asked innocently.
"Huh?" The brunette suddenly picked up on what she was trying to do and smiled playfully at her. "No more excuses for leaving this room. And this time, make sure." With that said, the boy took off to the locker room to suit up.
Lacus and her robot pet watched the boy disappear down the corridor.
"You too!" The small bot chanted happily.
The songstress kneeled down to pick up her little friend. "Shall we sing a song? Well, Haro?" She asked playfully to Mr. Pink.
Said ball-shaped robot chirped. "No problem! No problem!"
As the boy jogged his way there, a voice stopped him. "Kira!" He stopped to look who it is and found that it was a distressed Flay Allster.
"What's all this about going into 'battlestations'?" The redhead asked in a worried tone. "What about the Advance Fleet?"
"I have no idea," Kira stuttered a bit, not used to being in such close proximity with his crush. "I don't know what's going on." He was about to keep going but Flay stopped him again by grabbing his shoulder.
"It's going to be okay, right?" Flay asked hopefully. "The vessel that my dad's on won't be destroyed, will it? Will it?"
The boy gave her a reassuring grin. "Everything will be alright, Flay. We'll be there, okay?"
Having spoken his peace, the Coordinator took off undeterred while Flay looked on with a small spark of hope.
Meanwhile - Morningstar
"Well lookie here," Jaden muttered, looking at the tactical station as the ZAFT forces approached the EA fleet. "I see what he's doing…"
"Huh?" Canard asked.
"They're trying to draw out the Archangel by attacking the relief force," Jaden informed, "Make them come to their rescue…"
"What do we do, then?"
"Correction, its what I will be doing," Jaden informed, pointing at the map. "I want the Rewloola to relocate to here, just outside of sensor range. That should put you closer to where the Gamow is. I will go ahead and launch in the Comet to engage the ships. I want that Nelson relatively intact though."
"Why?" Jaden smirked. "Let's just say it's in the future's best interest." He stated as he turned to leave for the hangar. "Call me if the girl wakes up in the medbay."
The black-haired Coordinator watched as the Red Comet left then folded his arms with an uncharacteristic pout. "No fair…" He mumbled.
Meanwhile - On the Shuttle
The shuttle's engines were burning hard to get to the battle that was unfolding as the pilot waited in her machine. "I'm going to just play this one by ear, but I'm going to save that sorry fool." She sighed as a warning light came on and her screen showed another ship moving just outside the scanner range of the other ships. "What are you planning moving there?" A grin slowly formed on her lips. "Oh, I think I see it now. Very clever whoever you are."
The mobile suit turned around in the small hangar bay and grabbed two large crates about the size of a mobile suits forearm. "I just hope these are enough to block those cannons. The Junk Guild was kind enough not to ask why I left like I did. Well, time to see where I can slip in." She closed her eyes and sighed. "Saber, you ready to do this?"
"Like you ever have to ask me that, Kat." A voice said clearly female coming from the computer. "I mean you and I both know what'll happen if we don't save that jerk, and the boys aren't the only ones that need a good punching." The mobile suit looked up as the hangar doors opened.
"The other Gundams don't think like you, but I guess we can get two for one." Kat chuckled as she buckled in. "Good thing the shuttle is large enough to make a nice flash bang."
Battle
The Duel fires its beam rifle as the green beam pierces through a Moebius causing it to explode. Three more mobile armors come up behind the blue and grey G-Weapon before a yellow beam destroyed the Moebius fighters, courtesy of the Buster.
"Thanks for the backup, Dearka." Yzak said to his comrade.
"Not a problem, Yzak." Dearka said with a grin.
The Aegis along with a GINN flies behind the Bernard and attacks its engines, opening fire with their beam rifle and recoilless rifle. The engines explode while the GINN pilot, for good measure, landed on the hull of the ship directly in front of the bridge. The bridge crew cried out in terror at the sight of the GINN aiming its heavy machine gun before it fired, destroying the bridge while the GINN boosted away as the ship exploded.
"The escort ship Bernard has been sunk!" One of the bridge crew informed the Montgomery's captain. "X-303 Aegis and one of the GINNs are heading for the Law! Duel, Buster, and Blitz along with the rest of the GINNs are laying waste to out mobile armors." This caused the captain to grind his teeth in concern.
"We're being destroyed by our own stolen machines?!" George remarked. "That's insane!"
Archangel
As the pandemonium on the battlefield violently continued, Mu La Flaga sat in his Moebius Zero and began to run the startup sequence.
"Moebius Zero, La Flaga, please proceed to the Linear Catapult!" Miriallia called over the intercom. The mobile armor maneuvered into position as the bay doors closed behind it and the heat rises behind it. The hangar doors open as the catapult expands in ready for the mobile armor's rake off. The Moebius Zero is released from its clamp and Mu flies the mobile armor out of the catapult.
At that moment, Kira arrived in his pilot suit with the other mobile suit pilots already scrambling to enter their machines, much to the relief of Murdoch.
"You're late, kid!" He scolded the boy.
"I'm sorry!" The Coordinator apologized as he clambered into the cockpit, shutting the hatch as he goes inside. Tsubasa, Kyo, and Haruto enter their Gundams and place their GP Bases on the activation stands as the hardlight controls came online. Noel ran the startup sequence that Makoto had shown her while said brunette girl was already powering up the Impact. Miriallia appears on their com-links to give the pilots an overview of the situation.
"The enemy consists of a Nazca-class, two Laurasia-class, thirteen GINNs, and the four stolen G-Weapons." Miriallia informed the pilots. "Be careful, the comm. chatter says that ZAFT forces are overwhelming the mobile armors."
Tsubasa nodded. "Roger, we'll proceed with caution." He placed on his helmet and lowered the visor.
Soon enough, the Strike along with the Angel is ferried onto the launch catapult by their berths, in preparation for take-off with the Strike getting equipped with the Aile Striker pack, before Sai also appeared onscreen.
"Kira!" Sai addressed his friend. "Flay's father is also with the Advance Force. Please keep that in mind."
"Got it." Kira responded as he closed the visor on his helmet. His mobile suit is released from its berth and placed in the Linear Catapult.
"Connected to Catapult," Miriallia confirmed. "Aile Striker, stand by." The loading arms then came forward and attached the Strike's shield, beam rifle, and thruster pack. "Systems, all green!" She confirmed. "Course clear. Go ahead, Strike."
"Kira Yamato, Strike, launching!" Kira proclaimed as he and the Strike were launched from the catapult and into space as the wings fold open, the Strike's Phase Shift Armor coming to life.
"Angel Gundam, stand by." Miriallia said as the Angel was placed in the Launch Catapult. "Course clear. You're good to go, Angel."
"Thank you." The white-haired boy responded as the yellow eyes of the Gundam flashed bright. "Tsubasa Aoi, Angel Gundam, taking off!" In a split second, the white-blue mobile suit is launched out into space, spreading its wings to full length while engaging its GN Drive.
The Stardust was loaded next. "Stardust, you cleared to launch!" Miriallia said.
The knight grill visor over its antenna slid down over its eyes which flashed their scarlet red lens. "Kyo Tachibana, Stardust Gundam, slashing my way through!" He proclaimed as the catapult launched the black-gold MS.
The Cosmic followed afterward. "Cosmic, you be careful now!" The operator called.
Haruto nodded as his machine's eyes flash briefly. "Haruto Kazama, Cosmic, let's do it!" Soon enough, the catapult launches the horned Gundam after its allies.
Bolverk had been loaded to the catapult equipped with a 57mm High-energy Rifle. "Bolverk, take it easy out there."
"Uh, roger!" Noel relaxed her grip on the controls. "Okay, Noel Vermillion, Bolverk, I'm heading out!" The azure blue-white mobile suit shot out of catapult in a matter of seconds.
Impact was the last to be situated on the linear catapult with a spare beam rifle for mid-range combat. "Alright, Impact, good luck out there."
"No problem," Makoto grinned toothily as the Phase Shift Armor for her MS came online. "Makoto Nanaya, ready to kick some butt!" The close combat unit launched out of the catapult, linking up with the other mobile suits soon afterward.
Meanwhile, Flay simply stood in the corridors of the Archangel with a blank expression.
Battle
Things were not going well for the Advance Fleet as one of the GINNs had made it within their perimeter and was laying waste to the defending Moebius units with its recoilless rifle. The remaining Drake-class and Nelson-class were unable to protect their allies as the GINNs systematically slaughtered the helpless mobile armors.
One Moebius was unfortunate enough to, while firing at a GINN with its missiles, be landed on by another of the GINNs and was blasted at point-blank range. Another was blasted by a GINN's recoilless rifle when it tried to fly in for the kill.
As the battle continues, the Archangel arrives and provided assistance to the Advance Force, its weapons primed for battle.
"Valiant one and Valiant two, fire!" Natarle ordered from the CIC.
Two yellow bursts of kinetic energy flew towards the battlefield. One of them caught one of the GINN pilots off-guard as his mobile suit was torn apart by the blast. The bridge crew aboard the Nelson-class breathed a sigh of relief.
"The Archangel…?" The captain exclaimed.
"They've come to help us!" George declared in a relieved tone while the captain clenches his fist and hits the arm of his chair in annoyance.
"They shouldn't have!" The captain muttered.
Elsewhere, the Vesalius came into range of the combat zone, preparing its own weapons for the skirmish.
"The main character has made an appearance." Rau remarked. "Don't waste your time on the small fry!"
At that moment, a GINN was tearing through the remaining Drake-class's defense turrets, giving Athrun the opportunity to destroy the ship as he flew from the side and lets out a blast from the Impulse Cannon in the Aegis's mobile armor form, and blows a hole in the Drake-class, the beam drilling its way through the ship and out the other side as the Aegis and the GINN flew away.
"Heh, these Naturals make it too easy." The GINN pilot remarked before a pink beam pierces the mobile suit's cockpit, killing the pilot and destroying the GINN.
"What!" Athrun exclaimed in shock before his mobile suit's sensors alerted him of a contact but when he checked his radio, he couldn't see any at all. "They're here…"
Yzak noticed the radar was being messed up but he caught sight of a group of familiar mobile suits. "There you are, Strike! Now you and those other G-Weapons are gonna pay for humiliating me!" He growled.
The Aegis transformed from its MA form back to its MS form as it and the Strike exchanged fire with one another.
The Moebius Zero trailed after a GINN, releasing its mobile turrets to attack. The attack managed to at least damage the ZAFT machine until a second GINN appeared by the mobile armor, ready to fire but Mu's quick thinking managed to save his life as his mobile turrets rained hell down on the MS, damaging it but it still managed to shoot and hit the Zero.
"Damn!" Mu grunted from the impact. His mobile armor started to sputter slightly out of control. "Can't do much of anything! Not like this!"
Meanwhile, the Stardust engages the Duel in a saber lock, clashing its GN Katana against the G-Weapon's beam saber.
"I'm gonna turn you into scrap metal!" Yzak roared as his mobile suit started to push back.
"Like that'll happen!" Kyo exclaimed with his Gundam pushing back as well.
The Buster fired its high-energy sniper rifle at the Bolverk which spun around the yellow beam and returned fire with its beam rifle. Dearka and Noel gritting their teeth at each other as they battled.
The Blitz blocks a punch thrown at it by the Impact as the orange-black G-Weapon threw a knee that slammed into the face of the black mobile suit, sending sparks flying from the hit. Nicol grunted in discomfort while Makoto had a serious expression on her face.
The Cosmic used its I-Field generators to block any energy projectiles fired by the Vesalius or the G-Weapons that threatened to damage the remaining EF ships. Haruto panting slight, having not fully recovered from the experience of his berserk-like state.
The Angel releases its Agios Funnels while cutting down a GINN with its GN Blade Bit, slicing through the metal with ease until all that was left was two pieces consisting of the ZAFT machine's legs and upper body. The Funnels circled around a lone GINN and rained violet energy down on it until it was consumed in a pink cloud of smoke.
Archangel
Flay Allster had just stumbled onto the bridge of the Archangel with an overriding concern for her father, compelled her to go to the bridge.
"Gottfried Number One, aim and fire!" Natarle commanded.
"Where's Lieutenant La Flaga?" Murrue queried.
"The Zero's returning!" Miriallia informed the captain. "It's taken structural damage!"
"A missile's been shot from the Vesalius!" Jackie informed the bridge crew. "It's heading for the Law!"
"Damn!" Natarle grinded her teeth as Flay entered the bridge which Kuzzey noticed.
"Uh, Flay?" Kuzzey called to the redhead in a confused tone, alerting the bridge crew to the girl's presence.
"Flay?" Sai called out to her as he got out from his station to meet her as she continued to move further into the bridge.
"Dad…which ship is my dad on?" Flay asked fearfully.
"We're in a battle!" Murrue addressed the redhead in a stern tone. "Non-combatants are not to enter the bridge!"
"Which one's dad's ship?" She asked with both fear and aggression.
"Flay!" Sai tried to calm the girl down, pulling her back away from the bridge.
"Stop it! Let go of me!" Flay protested. At that moment, a large flash erupted from the screen which caused her to pause for a second. They all looked to see the already heavily-damaged Drake-class be blasted by the Vesalius's missile. The sight frightened Flay to no end as the split second of fear shot up her spine as she wondered if it was her father's ship.
"The Law's been sunk!" Dalida called out.
"Flay, come on!" Sai urged her, trying to make her leave the bridge. "You mustn't be here, come on!" Flay responds by letting out a few protesting gasps before Sai managed to pull her out of the bridge.
"Two GINNs are heading towards the Montgomery!" Jackie called out. "One mobile armor left!"
At that moment, Sai and Flay left through the door as it shuts behind them, Flay still having a shocked expression.
"Flay!" Sai called to her, trying to raise her from her distressed state.
"That boy…" She spoke then grasped her fiancee's shoulders. "Where's Kira? What's he been doing all this time?!"
The blonde teen tried to make himself sound as convincing as possible. "He's trying his best but he's up against the Aegis so it's difficult. The others are dealing with the other G-Weapons and the GINNs as best they can but it's hard enough for them to take out one." He looked away in guilt.
"But listen, he told me everything was going to be okay!" Flay looked almost hysterical at the moment. "He said in his own words was because we'll be there!"
Battle
Tsubasa narrowed his eyes as his Angel punched its entire arm straight through the chest of a GINN after activating its Xenon Phase; the burning palm melted its way into the power plant which began to spark. The Gundam kicked away from the machine as it exploded.
His blue eyes landed on the Vesalius. This could be his chance to take out that masked madman. The Gundam brought its GN Valiant Rifle to bear as the Agios Funnels formed together to form a more powerful rifle. The barrel charging with energy.
"This is it for you, Creuset!" The boy growled, his finger hovering over the trigger. However, just as he was about to fire, a pillar of green light struck the rifle in his Gundam's hand. Tsubasa quickly purged the weapon just as it exploded. The Angel looked in the direction of the shot and found that it was from a Gundam-type MS that bore a resemblance to the Black Wing Gundam but held a beam sniper rifle in its hands. "Who in the hell are you!?"
"My name doesn't matter right now. Just know that you face the Azazel Gundam." Glen, who Tsubasa didn't know about, responded on a screenless channel. The black winged MS holstered its long range weapon and brought out two beams sabers, both of which had scarlet red blades.
"Fine, if that's your game then bring it." Tsubasa growled as the shoulders of the Angel opened to reveal its own beam sabers. Grabbing the handles and igniting the azure blades, the Gundam launched itself at its opponent, who responded in kind as they slashed their sabers at each other, locking it in a bitter sword fight.
Meanwhile, Makoto sends the Blitz back with another punch. Nicol gritted his teeth seeing as how his own mobile suit was built for close-quarters combat. With his pride injured, he retreated away from the Impact.
"Ha! Is that all you got?" The brown-haired girl grinned widely until her cockpit alarm rang, signaling a new contact. "More ZAFT?"
Her answer came in the form of a metal foot crashing against the faceplate of her G-Weapon, causing her to cry out in surprise. Her eyes locked onto the main camera to focus on her assailant and found it to be another Gundam with a more Chinese appearance but colored green, red, white, and gold with a pink cloth hanging on its back.
"Hello there," A female voice rang in Makoto's comm. "You look strong, how about you show me how strong you are against my Xuanzang?"
Before she could react, the newcomer delivered a palm thrust into her mobile suit's chest. The force of the blow knocked the wind out of Makoto as she glared at the mysterious fighter. "Since you asked so nicely…" Her Impact brought out its Pile Bunker Tonfas. "I'll play with you."
Archangel - Corridor
Sai escorted a distraught Flay back to the crew quarters, keeping her close in his arms to comfort the girl.
"Everything will be fine, okay?" Sai assured her as she lets out a few small cries. "Your dad's ship is fine, alright?" A massive vibration was then felt throughout the ship as Sai loosed his grip on the emotionally unstable girl. Flay tried to run back towards the bridge, but Sai grabbed her in time. "Flay!" He scolded her.
"No! I'm also…" Flay cried out as she continued to struggle in Sai's arms. "Let me go! Let me go!"
"Flay!" Sai called out.
Their heated interaction was quickly cut short as they both heard a singing voice from one of the nearby quarters. The singing voice turned out to be Lacus Clyne as she attempted to brighten the situation with her voice.
"That girl…" Sai realized. Flay narrowed her eyebrows as she started to walking towards the source of the voice. "Flay!" Sai called out after her but the redhead paid him no need as she advanced on the door. Lacus continued to sing until the door slid open, revealing Flay and Sai who stood there as Flay looked at the songstress with a determined expression.
Battle
A GINN was currently assaulting the battered Nelson-class only to avoid a few blasts from the last Moebius's linear gun before dispatching the mobile armor with its recoilless rifle with ease; the mobile armor spiraled out of control before it exploded.
The Vesalius came into range of the lone Montgomery and proceeded to open fire with its dual beam cannons.
"Prepare to fire Lohengrin!" Natarle ordered from the Archangel's bridge. "A GINN's coming! Where's our mobile suits?!"
"Captain!" Mu called out to Murrue through the small communicator on the captain's chair. "It's useless! We gotta get out of here if we don't want to get destroyed!"
"But…" Murrue trailed as she referred to the Gundams.
Said mobile suits were currently in a bind as the ZAFT mobile suits began to get more aggressive. The Buster had Noel pinned. The Stardust and Duel were trying to gain an edge over the other. The Impact and Xuanzang exchanged fierce martial blows that the other would parry away or block. The Cosmic was being attacked by the Blitz. The Angel and the Azazel repeatedly attacked struck at one another like an actual angel fighting a fallen angel.
The Strike and Aegis clashed once more but the blow sent them back from each other until the crimson G-Weapon transformed into its MA Mode and fired its Scylla Impulse Cannon at the white mobile suit. Kira managed to dodge it but the beam was nearly close to hitting him.
A GINN attacking the Nelson-class managed to get a lucky shot that decimated the battered ship's main beam cannon; the large fixed gun emplacement completely exploding.
"Main turret's been hit!" One of the bridge crewman cried out in terror.
"Engine section damaged!" Another crewman called out in a similar tone of terror. "Sealing bulkheads!"
"What are they doing?!" George exclaimed in a terrified tone. "Why can't they shoot down all of these GINNs?!"
"Vice Minister, proceed to the lifepod!" The captain commanded the vice minister in an urgent tone.
Suddenly, loud music blasted over the communications of everyone on the battlefield. It was AC/DCs Thunderstruck as a shuttle large enough to carry a mobile suit flew into the area. On top of the shuttle stood a mobile suit with cyan to white wings, a light silver body with cyan forearms, and shins with hooves instead of feet. The equine face of the Gundam had a horn above the golden V-crest as its silver eyes glowed. A tail and mane of ruby with gold highlights finished out the details of the machine with red cloth like armor on it. "Time for a flashy entry into this battle!" A female voice said as the Gundam jumped off the shuttle just as it exploded becoming the biggest flash bang anyone had ever seen.
"Catherine Hoffman! Crossbolt Saber is in the house!" Kat yelled throwing the two crates at the Vesalius. "Here's another blinding gift!" Both crates hit the ship before exploding with clouds of electricity and shorted out the main gun's targeting.
"What…" Tsubasa started.
"The…" Haruto added.
"...Hell!" Kyo finished.
"Catherine!?" The three boys exclaimed in both surprise and shock.
"You three I'll deal with after the fight!" Kat shouted at the boys rushing toward the Angel. "But first I think we need to get these losers out of here!" The Crossbolt lashed out with a pair of heat rods from its wrists forcing the Azazel to dodge. "Picking a fight like this while a war is going on is just weakness! Get out and pick a more honorable way."
Glen furrowed his brow. "You interrupted my fight. You're dead." The Azazel charged at the Crossbolt, lashing out with its beam sabers.
Kat dodged the strike slamming the handgun she pulled into the cockpit of her attacker. "Last chance before I let Thorn do the talking. Leave or die." With the other handgun aimed at the Impact's attacker. "Both of you."
The European pilot glared at the Crossbolt Saber then reluctantly backed away, holstering his Gundam's beam sabers. "Fine, consider this our temporary withdrawal. But the next time we meet, you won't get in my way." With those words spoken, the Azazel and Xuanzang left the battlefield all together.
"Now that they're gone. How about we help your friends out?" Kat said nodding to the Angel. "Lead on."
However, just before the Gundams could return to the battle at hand, an unexpected voice spoke out. "Attention OMNI Forces vessel Archangel, this is Jaden Takeo of the Morningstar hereby ordering you and your forces to stand down at once. I repeat: Stand down at once or I will terminate the Montgomery with Vice Minister Allster onboard."
Everyone, friend and foe alike, looked in the direction of the Nelson-class being held at gunpoint by the Comet Gundam, whose mono-eye dared anyone to try and stop it as the barrel of its rifle slowly began to charge, ready to fire at the bridge with the frightened crew aboard it.
Archangel
"Just great, from one problem to another." Murrue mumbled to herself.
Unfortunately, another problem was about to develop on the Archangel as the door slid open to reveal Flay dragging Lacus by the arm. This alerted the whole bridge to the redhead's presence even Murrue and Natarle turned to look at her.
"I promise, I'll kill this girl!" Flay's passionate declaration surprised the crew. "If they keep firing at my dad's ship, I promise I will kill this girl!" She declared as Lacus looked at her with a fearful expression. "Tell them that!"
Sai entered the bridge a little while later. "Come on, Flay!" He called to her in an irritated manner.
"Go ahead!" Flay declared.
Battlefield - Comet Gundam
"Well, now that I have your attention," Jaden began. "We were looking for a ship called the Silverwind, carrying one VIP, Lacus Clyne. Now I know that the Strike Gundam engaged one of our Recon GINN's, and that the Silverwind is missing one lifepod. So I am going to make an accurate guess that Lacus Clyne is currently aboard the Archangel, correct? If so, please put her on the comms."
There was a short pause. "Oh! Hey Jaden!" A familiar voice rang through, causing him to smile. "Nice to see you again! But…isn't this a little extreme?"
"Your father would kill me if anything happened to you, and let's not even get started on what Athrun would do." He said with a chuckle, before he turned serious. "You alright?"
"Very much! Everyone here is pretty nice," Lacus said, "I met the pilots here too. Did you know one of them is a Coordinator?"
Jaden grinned slightly - very glad this was on an open channel. Rau and Patrick wasn't covering this up. "Why yes I have heard," He informed. "So, Archangel, since I know you're listening, here is the deal: a simple trade. You will have Lacus Clyne board the Strike Gundam with its pilot, and you shall take her over to my location where they shall meet me and the Aegis Gundam. You will hand over Lacus, and we shall give you the Vice Minister, as well as all the people aboard the Montgomery."
"How do we know he'll keep his promise?!" A feminine shouted from the background could be heard. Jaden rolled his eyes, fairly certain it was the Vice Minister's brat.
"Because I have no reason to lie," Jaden informed. "Not all Coordinators are racist jackasses like Athrun's father."
"HEY!"
"It's true and you fucking know it," Jaden retorted. "So…how does it sound, Archangel? A whole ship or crewmen, plus Vice Minister Allster, in exchange for one woman? I'll even throw in having the Vesalius power down its engines and weapons so that it will be unable to pursue or engage you."
"You do not have that authority, Takeo!" Rau shouted, and Jaden smirked.
"No, but I don't think you'd want to piss off the Supreme Chairman by endangering his daughter." He said. "This is the best, and most civilized way to do this. What do you say?"
There was a long pause on the comms, everything still across the battlespace. "Give us 24 hours, please." Another woman replied, Jaden assuming it to be Captain Ramius.
"You have twelve." Jaden informed, "For now, recall your mobile suits, and ZAFT shall recall theirs. We shall be waiting." And with that, he cut the comms.
"What the hell are you doing?!" Athrun hissed.
"Saving your fiancee, and my friend." Jaden declared. "And setting an example. Naturals who think Coordinators who live in the PLANT's are merciless villains…this will show them we aren't the villains the EA and Blue Cosmos tries to make us out to be, that Coordinators aren't the Space Monsters they claim, and can be reasonable."
Unknown Location
"Now this isn't how the game is supposed to go." The red-eyed figure remarked, watching the spectacle from a miniature drone.
…
"Yes, you're quite right. I believe we should spice things up a little." A sinister toothy grin appeared on the figure's face as their eyes morphed back into that of an Xccelerator. The x-shaped pupils began to rapidly spin like the rotors of a biplane.
Battlefield
While the 'negotiations' was taking place, Kyo noticed something on his controls. "What the heck?" He blinked once then gasped in surprise as the hardlight controls vanished.
Haruto was experiencing the same problem as he tried to regain his control. "Come on! Come on! What is wrong with you right now?"
Even Catherine's hardlight controls were fluctuating out of control.
The Stardust and Cosmic both look up as their eyes suddenly flashed a malevolent purple. The black-gold Gundam boosts forward while the Cosmic flew behind it. Its dark grey armor separated then orbits around the Stardust. The arms, legs, and head of the Cosmic retracted in its torso while the horn separates from its forehead and locks onto the Stardust's own, just above its v-fin antenna. The Armed Armor DE began to morph into a pair of long-barreled beam cannons that attached the Gundam's back; the two GN Drives on its shoulders moving and locking themselves onto the back of the cannons. A second mask closed around the Stardust's first mask only this was dark grey in color. The Psychoframe from the Cosmic melds around the armor until it forms a crystalline outer layer of armor on its forearms, knees, and torso. The dark grey armor pieces of the Cosmic attached onto the shoulders, arms, legs, waist, and head of the Gundam. The Psychoframe armor glowed a deep scarlet while the malicious purple eyes glowed behind the knight grill visor. The torso of the Cosmic transformed into a jet that combined with the fully merged Gundam at the chest.
The Crossbolt Saber's skull eye sockets opened up to reveal the built in weapon that Catherine designed a power output the same as the Buster Rifle. The weapon was based on the Twin Buster Rifle as it extended out of the chest. Kat was trying to get some control back but couldn't. "The hell Saber?! What's wrong with you?!"
Tsubasa noticed this and looked at the combined Stardust and Cosmic. "The Meteor!? Why did they gattai?" He wondered then noticed the GN Drives on the back of the beam cannons begin to charge. "Kyo, Haruto, what are you doing!?"
The Meteor Gundam's Twin GN-powered Hyper Mega Particle Cannons aim at the Montgomery and the Comet Gundam. The Crossbolt aimed its Chest Buster Cannon at the same target.
"Stop!" Kyo slammed his fist on his seat.
"Don't do it!?" Haruto yelled.
"Saber! Shutdown now!" Kat yelled slamming the controls.
The violet eyes of both Gundams flashed as they fired. The Meteor's barrels releasing a large beam of scarlet-gold energy at the ship with the Crossbolt's blasting a pillar of yellow energy which made a beeline for the Nelson-class.
The sensors of the Comet Gundam lit up, as Jaden turned and his eyes widened at the incoming fire. "WHAT THE FUCK?!" He shouted, before redirecting the Twin Buster Rifle towards the incoming beam, and charging as much as he could before opening fire; the twin beams of energy lancing forward, intercepting the Meteor's blast, the two streams of particle energy fighting for dominance in a spectacular show of lights and plasma. They both seemed evenly matched until the Crossbolt's beam slammed into the Comet's own, working with the Meteor's blast to slowly push it back.
Seeing as how that even at full power he wouldn't win this, Jaden had the Comet move out of the way just as the two arcs of light slammed into the Montgomery, consuming it and her crew in a massive explosion that nearly blinded everyone around.
Kat watched in horror as the ship was vaporised by the combined attack. "NO!" She screamed as the error message kept going across the screens. The Chest Buster Cannon finally ran out of power as she growled in anger. "We got played, but who did it? Also how?"
The Meteor Gundam's own energy stopped, the cannons retracting back and began their cooling cycle. The two boys in the combined MS found that power had been restored and the Gundam was back in their control.
"What...just happened?" Haruto asked aloud.
"I've got no idea." The black-haired boy replied, still surprised that something like this happened.
"WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT?!" Everyone wincing as the pilot of the Comet Gundam shouted. "I-da-fa-FOR FUCK'S SAKE DID YOU JUST SHOOT DOWN YOUR OWN SHIP?!"
"Okay, one: DON'T YELL IN OUR FUCKING EARS!" Kyo shouted with equal volume. "And two: We didn't even do anything!"
"We got system jacked by someone." Kat said as her Crossbolt powered up again. "We lost all control over here, and couldn't even stop it."
"Oh, my processor hurts so much, and I didn't think that could hurt." Saber moaned softly over the open communication. "If that's what it's like when a human is mind controlled I'm never joking about it again."
"Wha-how the hell did your systems get freaking jacked?!" Jaden shouted, "Gah, fucking hell, this just ruined…my…" there was a pause. "...oh hello, what have we here?"
"...What is it?" Kyo asked.
"Okay, situation is salvageable." Jaden said, with a sigh. "We've got an escape pod here! So…chances are Allster's onboard so…deal still stands. You give us Lacus, you get whoever is in this pod, and a head start in getting back to the 8th Fleet."
Kira narrowed his eyes. If Flay's dad really that lifepod then at least he managed to survive.
"Very well, can I guarantee that only you and the Aegis will make the exchange?" The Coordinator heard Lieutenant Ramius speak over the comm.
"Yes." Jaden replied, "Or else some people-" Kira could see the Comet's head turn towards the Vesalius "-are gonna come home to a very, very pissed off Supreme Council."
There was a brief moment of silence. "Alright, the deal is acceptable."
It was then that the mobile suits of the Archangel received the call to return the ship. The Meteor took this time to disassemble and recombine into the Stardust and Cosmic. The Crossbolt Saber followed after the other Gundams into the Legged Ship.
The remaining GINNs and G-Weapons returned to their respective ships with the Comet Gundam taking the lifepod in its hand back to the Morningstar.
Unknown Location
"Well, this outcome was rather anticlimactic." The figure smirked. "What an amusing little man. Still, I can't very well have wild cards in my game."
…
"Yes, it will be your turn soon."
…
"Yes, yes, you can kill him."
…
The figure rolled his eyes. "Alright, we'll destroy his ship too and then we'll take our time with the rest of the trash."
…
"Agreed. The next awakening will come up when the scenario reaches its second phase."
(Cue Amazing World by SCREEN mode)
(Go fight!)
(Go fight!)
(Ready!)
(Go fight!)
(Go fight!)
(Let you go!)
(Instruments)
(Sae nai menshita one day)
(Nankou furaku no this way)
(Eda wakare no shikou)
(Jimon jitou shite)
(Kocchi de atteru no question)
(Deta toko shoubu no motion)
(Yoromeite susumu naki sora no shita)
(Stereo Repair nante)
(Kim tsukenai de Drop kikku suru ze)
('Te' wo toriatte tobidasu n da)
("Fly away!" "Higher!")
(Sora no kanata)
(Amazing the world!)
(Issho nara mitsukari sousa)
("Go together")
(Onsoku no HAISUPIIDO de)
(Mune ni hikaru 'ten' to 'ten' wo tsunagi awase)
("Like a rainbow")
(Yuruginai kizuna de find out!)
(Instruments)
(Hikari sasu hougaku e Dive!)
(Instruments)
(Go fight!)
(Go fight!)
(Let you go!)
(End of Ending)
Preview:
Kira finds himself doubting his abilities after Flay openly expressed her hatred and anger at his lackluster performance. Shows Kira standing in front of Lacus while Miriallia and Sai look at him before shifting to Flay in a bed looking as if she were having a bad dream
The crew of the Archangel take a breather after the battle but Kira resolves to face his demons. Cuts to Natarle loosening the collar of her uniform before shifting to Kira trying his best to hold back tears
As the exchange is met, Haman Karn and Daniel Vivas see this as a chance to eliminate the Strike. Cuts to the Aile Strike approaching the Comet and Aegis before shifting to a customized Genoace O-Custom and a High-Maneuver Type GINN colored white with pink highlights approaching
At this time, two warriors clash once again as the life of a young girl is at stake. Cuts to the Stardust battling the Genoace and the GINN before shifting to the Angel and Comet locking blades
Next Time: Separate Ways, Separate Paths
Is your road clear, Gundam? Cuts to Kira and Athrun looking at each other while Lacus remains in the cockpit of the Aegis
A/N: That's it for the chapter. Special thanks to 117Jorn and Knightwolf1875 for assisting in this chapter. Please note, some of this has lines from the old version of Stardust Angels.
Anyway, please review and comment on this chapter but no flames or hateful criticisms. I will not tolerate those anymore.
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Peace out, everyone!
Mobile Suit Serial Number: 0000-CS1
Namesake: Crossbolt Saber
Unit Type: mid range/close quarter unit
Power Plant: twin GN-Drives (one in each wing)
Special Equipment: Zero system/AI (Responds to the name Saber and, like her pilot, tomboyish),
Armament: 12 funnels in the wings, twin hand cannons called Thorn (beam type with an acid like damage few seconds of lasting damage (two to four)), twin beam sabers (hips), double barrel buster rifle (mounted in chest behind the skull), heat rods in wrists
Optional Armaments: shotgun, heavy machine gun (like Thunder Lord), other weapons forged
Pilot: Catherine Hoffman
Appearance: built around the Wing Zero Custom with added armor of the Crossbone Full Cloth X-1 Gundam
Colours: silver body with cyan for arms and shins. wings are cyan fading to white at the wingtips and feathers. with the "cloth" being red with gold highlight and with silver eyes
Info: Crossbolt is a fully custom Wing Zero with Crossbone Full Cloth parts and hand built frame. Its anthro build gives it a surprising edge in flight and ground combat. Whenever asked Catherine just says, "It just felt right to me."
Variants: Crossbolt Saber Freedom (upgraded with six Dragoon units and shoulder mounted phase cannons)
Mobile Suit Serial Number: XXXG-0BW2 Azazel Gundam
Namesake: Azazel
Unit Type: Long to mid range type
Power Plant: Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
Special Equipment: Self-Destruct System, Search Eye, ZERO System,
Armament: Twin Buster Rifle, Beam Saber x2, Machine Cannon, Drei Zwerg
Optional Armaments: Razor Wings, Type 71-44 Improved Sniper Beam Rifle.
Pilot: Glen Baskerville
Appearance: Azazel's appearance is very similar to the Black Wing Gundam , except it has Wing zero's angel-like wings colored Black, giving it a appearance of a true Fallen Angel.
Colors: Colored the same as the Black Wing Gundam.
Info: Gundam Azazel is a custom job taking parts from both Black Wing and Wing Zero. The main body is that of the Black Wing while the Wings are from Wing Zero. Most of its weapons are from Wing Zero as well with the exception of the sniper rifle. Azazel was made in the image of being the killing blow; it would deal the first and last blow in a fight, its pilot skills make it a dangers opponent for anyone and it can arm itself with razor wings for close range or a sniper rifle for precision.
Mobile Suit Serial Number: GF4-005ANC Xuanzang Gundam
Namesake: Xuanzang
Unit Type: Close to mid combat type Gundam.
Power Plant: Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
Special Equipment: Burst system.
Armament: Queue, Naginata, Master Cloth like the Master Gundam
Optional Armaments: Dragon Claw.
Pilot: Luo Hao
Appearance: Xuanzang's appearance is very similar to the Feilong Gundam, except a pink Cloth has been placed on the back.
Colors: Colored the same as the Dragon Gundam.
Info: Gundam Xuanzang doesn't stray away from the Feilong Gundam as other Gunpla do ,with only the Burst system plus the extra weapons being the only thing different. Xuanzang was made in the image of using Shaolin Martial arts to win not weapons. She is the close in fighter compared to her partner who is mid to long range fighter.