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Chapter Ten

Assault

Secret Satellite Kira's Chambers

After only a few hours sleep once again Kira awoke to the exact same nightmare that haunted him every night, and just like every morning he had to quickly take his pills or sub come to the torture of his nightmares. Kira looked to his side to see Sarah still asleep; Kira's expression didn't change as he got up and walked over to his desk.

Kira sat down trying to clear his head, but he remembered that he had more important things to do today one being the rat he caught yesterday.

Kira immediately got ready as he wasn't wasting any more time.

Sarah finally stirred as she woke up and saw him getting ready, "Shouldn't you rest more?" she asked out of concern.

Kira didn't look at her, "I know my bodies limitations, I have more important matters to attend to then to worry about that," Kira said strapping his belt that held his two guns.

Sarah looked down, she knew he was back to how she remembered, "Can I speak to you for a second?" She asked as she really had something to say.

Kira grew annoyed, "It will have to wait I have much to do," Kira said checking each gun, Kira didn't want to show his frustration with her just yet, after all they still needed the council.

Sarah slightly frowned, "Then can we meet later, this is really important?" she asked again as Kira detected almost desperation in her voice.

Kira finished by putting his long uniform jacket on, "Nothing is as important as what I have to take care of, if I am back then I will hear you, if not then it will have to wait," Kira said straightening up his uniform as he walked out of the room not once looking at her.

Things were defiantly back to normal and Sarah had to admit she didn't like what was going on, his words echoed into her mind as that last statement hurt her a little, things seemed perfect after he finished his work and now that they were in a crisis she saw he was back to his old ways, it almost made her curse the Earth forces, but deep down she knew this was always how he was, she saw his other side but just didn't know it was a fake and that was the side she wanted back.

She finally got up as she herself had a job to do, and didn't want to risk going against the policies Kira set when Ryu was on the satellite, she hated not being able to tell him what she had to say but she just hoped she would be able to later.

Doomsday and Mobile Suit Hanger

Inside the doomsdays hanger the new crew was working very hard and they were about a day away from completion from it being fully operational, the engineering and designing done by Kira were incredible, things that were said not to be possible he made possible.

Kira's team was in the mobile suit hanger going over their new machines like they were ordered, all three even Shinn were impressed, he hated having to use a machine that Kira built but he found it more fitting he would surpass Kira in his own creation. They were working hard preparing for whatever it was they were going to be ordered to do.

Ryu's Office

In the backmost part of the satellite was where the private office of Ryu was, it wasn't used much but it was always guarded even when Ryu wasn't there. Not many were privies access to it and no one really knew what was so secretive.

Kira approached seeing as all were in their positions and working hard, which was how he wanted it all the time but especially when Ryu was here.

Kira saw the guards salute as he walked past and the two by the door opened it for him as Kira went in.

Inside the office was large and held several old ruins of war, things many years old and recent matters as well. There was a small command center in the front with several monitors and such, there was a desk in the back and that was where Ryu was stationed.

Kira walked in as he saw Ryu on the communicator talking with someone, Kira approached his desk as he remained quiet.

Ryu was aware Kira walked in but this call he got was extremely satisfying to him, Kira listened but didn't make much out of it as Ryu finished it up.

Ryu put the communicator down as he looked at Kira, "We have excellent news commander, the Orb officials will be leaving tomorrow."

Kira saluted him, "Then we can finish the second phase?"

Ryu smiled, "Precisely, however it seems my past suspicions of our beloved chairman were true, and it appears and old colleague of yours Andrew Waltfeld may have stumbled on to them."

Kira knew what he was talking about, "Do we have conformation sir?"

"Nothing yet, but apparently he and Athrun Zala will be checking them out before they leave tomorrow," Ryu told him.

Those were still two names Kira didn't like hearing, "What will you do sir?"

Ryu smiled, "You know the answer Kira, I have organized an assault team that is already stationed on Aprilious One, once they go in for a look we will have the assault teams take them out, leaving us with the spoils, I know they are no where near as great as yours but they will do."

"As you wish sir, what about the rest?" Kira said.

Ryu smiled, "I will personally be heading to the Aprilious One tomorrow I will make an excuse that Athrun and whoever else Andrew takes are staying for a short while longer, after they launch let them meet up with the other Orb personal, then my friend you will take them out."

Kira slightly smiled, this was just what he needed to rid himself of the past.

Ryu looked at him, "In the morning I want your team and yourself to prepare your machines and head out, their will be a Nazca class ship on standby for you, board that ship until Orb leaves…once they get close to the border attack with no mercy."

"I will handle it with pleasure sir," Kira replied.

"First however I want you to send your team in and see if they can handle the assassination of the Orb ship, if they take to long you finish the job," Ryu told him.

Kira wanted to do the job himself but if they were Ryu's orders so be it, "Very well sir, the chairman will see this as a traitors act."

Ryu smiled, "That is the second reason I am heading to the capitol Kira, and I will handle him."

Kira was glad that would mean he wouldn't have to put up with him anymore.

Ryu stood as he faced the wall with his hands behind his back, "After you succeed in this mission Kira, it will be seen by Orb as a betrayal of the treaty, other nations will break their ties with us, then my friend we will strike them with our full power, they will feel our judgment, the council will favor us as it looked as if the Earth forces started the conflict, our war will begin and if they figure out the details it will be far to late, once we get the green light accidents can surly happen."

Kira listened to every word, their was a few things Ryu left out but Kira knew them, everything he mentioned will get them started, they just didn't know about the other so called help they were getting as a earth force fleet was already heading towards them and that would make them even look better, Ryu thought something like this would happen but just not as soon as they were coming.

Ryu turned to Kira, "As for our rat, let us handle him right now," Kira said knowing all to well what they had to do.

"Did you go over what I brought back sir?" Kira asked as they were walking back.

Ryu smiled, "Every bit, and it will come in great hope, this will show the fools that Gil was corrupt and the data he have on his destiny plan will more then enough convince the council he wasn't worthy and our friend here will also play a role," Ryu said as they headed towards room one.

Kira knew Ryu was very clever and after all this planning and even the setbacks they had they made use some other way, once this was over they would have full control of the Zaft military.

"He has been left in there every since the guards strapped him to his chair, do what you have to at first and then I will take over," Ryu told him.

"I understand sir," Kira said as they walked out as everyone saluted Ryu.

They arrived down the hallway leading to room one and it was only lightly guarded as that guy wasn't going anywhere.

Ryu nodded to him as they opened the door and Kira and Ryu walked in.

Room One

Leonard was able to move at all, his face was still busted up but what was worrying him the most was what he saw, right in front of him was a large metal table with a bright light and several objects spread across it, on the left looked like syringes with several drugs next to them, on the right of the table was several machine like objects that he didn't like looking at, and in the center was all sort of sharp tools, surgical tools, and even electronic saws, on the ground was a torch welding package that he didn't like looking at.

He tried keeping his eyes shut as the images were driving him insane, he was here for hours but he froze as he heard the door opening.

Leonard looked over as he saw Kira and Ryu walk in, Leonard immediately froze and shook in fear, seeing both Kira and Ryu was doomed for destruction.

Ryu stood by the door as Kira approached the table and Leonard saw his face was fully demonic.

Kira approached the needles injecting it into something as he walked over to Leonard.

Leonard shook, "What is that?" he said fearful.

Kira infected it in his neck, "Just a little something to make you loosen up, a little neurological agent that will make pain feel ten times worse as it really is," Kira said placing the syringe back down.

It didn't take long to work as the effects of his latest injuries were now killing him, but not to bad yet.

Kira saw it was working, "Make this easy on yourself and tell us who you sent those messages to?" Kira said very sternly.

Leonard looked at him and said nothing, and that was a very bad move.

Kira walked around the table and straight to him, Kira turned around and pulled the scalpel off the table touching the point before quickly turning around slashing him straight across his face, Kira didn't want anything to deadly yet.

With the drug he was given he agonized in pain as it was only getting worse.

Kira grabbed his head making him look at him, "It's only going to get worse, work with me here," Kira said grabbing his face making sure to apply pressure on his wound.

Leonard screamed again as Kira let him go.

"I only…did…what I thought was…right," Leonard said struggling in extreme pain.

Kira wasn't satisfied, he walked back to the table and grabbed another drug, this one was very deadly, and Kira injected it straight into him causing the pressure of the needle to agonize him again.

"What was that?" Leonard asked nearly on the verge of tears.

Kira slightly smiled, "That my friend was a nerve agent, you have one hour before complete nervous system shut down, your blood will heat up your organs will explode but the pain will only make you wish for a quicker death."

Leonard's eyes went a little big as he could feel it starting to work, that shot did more then attack the nervous system but Kira didn't tell him that part.

Ryu watched as Kira was being very easy so far; however Kira was only softening him up so he could take over.

"I can give you something to reverse and slow the effects but you have to work with me," Kira told him as Leonard stared at him.

Kira grew very annoyed as he immediately punched him and backhanded him twice.

"You try my patience, shall we try something else?" Kira asked walking back over to the table.

"Wait…I…will tell you," Leonard said as he was still in pain.

Ryu now spoke up, "This one broke a lot faster then I would have thought," Ryu said as Kira backed away and Ryu took over.

Kira grabbed Leonard's head again turning him to Ryu.

"Now who did you contact?" Ryu asked.

Leonard adjusted his vision, as Kira grew annoyed and tightened his grip on his head.

"Answer the questions and refer to him as sir," Kira said as Leonard was now screaming his head off, the drugs with Kira's torture were getting to him, but this wasn't even the hardest Kira worked on a person before, he did far worse this one was easy.

"It was the Alliance sir," Leonard said quickly.

Ryu walked over to him, "I figured that much, but I want names."

"I…I only know where to send messages they never told me names…AH!" Leonard screamed again as Kira knocked him around a few more times.

Ryu sat back against the table, "Come on now do you think I enjoy this, give me a name and it will all be over."

"I swear sir, that is all I know," Leonard squeezed out.

Ryu looked at Kira, "Give him some more, I guess he enjoys it," Ryu said as Kira walked over to the table and quickly grabbed a bucket; it was full of water as Kira threw it on him.

Leonard felt the cold water hit him and that was more pain, but nothing compared to what Kira did next, he walked over to the machine and pulled out to long metal wires as he quickly attached them to his body.

Leonard caught on, "I…I swear don't do this!" Leonard begged as Kira flipped the switch.

Outside the room all the guards heard was agonizing screams, they were loud and painful, and they didn't stop.

Inside Kira flicked the switch back off as he didn't want Leonard passing out, but the damage was done, he was a bloody mess from the early assault and now the torture was far worse.

Ryu now walked back over to him, "We can go on all day traitor, just make it easy on yourself and tell me," Ryu said sternly.

"…Do you swear not to kill me?" The man was trying to strike a deal.

Ryu smiled, "You have my word I will not kill you," Ryu said making Leonard think.

"It was the Blue cosmos leader Jibril," Leonard finally chocked out.

Kira was actually a tad bit disappointed, he didn't even get to use his favorite techniques on him but there would always be another day.

Ryu smiled as he looked at him, "Your information was most creditable, now where were you approached?"

Leonard was silent only making Kira strike him again, "I…I approached them," He said making Kira hate him even more.

"Your reason would be?" Ryu asked demanding an answer.

"You…you two are monsters I know what you really plan to do, and I had to stop it," Leonard said quickly as the pain from the drugs made him scream again.

Ryu only smiled, "Fortunately for you that you have no family, or they would have suffered from your fate."

Leonard quickly looked up, "You…you said you wouldn't kill me."

Ryu looked back at him, "Your right I did and I will not," Ryu said as he looked over at Kira.

Kira walked over to him pulling out his handgun and pointing it straight at him.

"No…no," was all Leonard said as a shot was fired.

Kira holstered his handgun after he finished him off and then looked back at Ryu, "he broke easier then I thought."

Ryu smiled, "I know his information was creditable and if I know this Jibril he will act on it."

"That makes things easier for us," Kira replied.

"You are right…have his body transferred to holding and have it placed on my ship, his carcass will come in handy tomorrow," Ryu said as Kira saluted him and Ryu left.

Kira did what he was ordered as he told the soldiers outside to have him transferred, Kira then left as he had a little business to take care of down in the mobile suit hanger.

Orb Onogoro Island

Things in Orb were fairly quiet, people did know what happened a few days ago, but for the moment it was being ruled as a radical group, however only military personal were aware of what happened to their own ships.

Many Orb personal were preparing to board ships, as per their orders and they weren't orders from Cagalli.

In the headquarters building Yunna was now sitting at the head desk, he and his father were very busy the past few days, Yunna's father personally contacted Jibril only a few days ago, their focus of the conversation was to get Orb into the Earth Alliance, and Jibril knew the Seirans were loyal so he let them in on what he was planning to do.

Yunna's father came up with the perfect way to make that into reality, they have been trying to marry Yunna off to Cagalli but that wasn't working so this was the next best thing, and to start if off Yunna had called a meeting with someone as he was waiting for her to arrive.

Yunna loved acting like a big shot and since he was in the cabinet his father pulled a few strings making Yunna in charge until Cagalli returned, Yunna was no where capibable as he was a complete coward but his father was the one really in control behind the scenes.

There was a knock at the door and Yunna told the guards to let them in.

The person that walked in was none other than Murrue.

Murrue was surprised to get the call, she heard of what was going on and she felt like Lacus and the others, but she was still apart of Orb's military so she had to follow orders.

"You wanted to see me," Murrue said as she stopped in front of his desk.

Yunna frowned he wasn't addressed correctly, "Since I am in temporary command I will make this quick."

Murrue never cared much for this man or his father; it was people like them that made the world in such bad shape.

"I want you and your crew to take the Archangel and join up with a few more ships in space," Yunna ordered her.

Murrue was confused, "Whatever for sir?"

Yunna frowned, "I received word that the chief representative will be heading back tomorrow and you with the rest will be their to assure her safety, you will be her escort…I am sure you know about the problems up in space, it's just like coordinators to cause more trouble."

Murrue didn't like his tone, but this was an order plus a little extra security would be good for Cagalli.

"We will gather and leave immediately sir," Murrue said as she walked out of the room.

Yunna smiled widely as he spun around in the chair, and then called his father.

"It is all set up, your plan worked perfect father," Yunna said as his father answered.

"Perfect, Jibril is a wise man, once he starts their assault it will be inevitable that the battle will involve our ships, we then have no choice but to join with Jibril, especially since it will be Zaft they will lure in to fire on us," His father told him knowing that since his phone call to Jibril he was easily able to get his son to a high position and now they would finally have what they wanted.

Yunna smiled, he liked his fathers plan very much, they already had ships standing by in space and now the Archangel along with a few others would be heading up their as well.

Kaguya Island

After Murrue left she sent out orders to all the former crew of the archangel that were still active, they were to arrive where the archangel was stored, and that was Kaguya Island.

Murrue took care of a few things in Onogoro before she went over to the island.

Once she arrived she saw that it looked like they were preparing a fleet which was strange, each ship was loading mobile suits, and they were using both newer and older models. They had the Astray's and the new Murasames. Murrue walked over to the one dock they wished they never had to see again but they did, it was where the Archangel was stored.

Waiting there for her were the crew assigned and some old faces as well.

Each one saluted as Murrue approached.

Murrue looked and saw that their were a lot of new faces but these ones were the loyal ones to Cagalli, the familiar faces were that of Miriallia she stayed with Orb after the last war, Chief Murdoch as well as Arnold Newman and Dalida Chandra. There were some mechanics and security teams that stayed as well but the rest were new.

Murrue smiled, "We have received our orders, we are to launch into space and provided escort to our chief representative Cagalli and Mediator Lacus, I am sure all of you are aware of what has been going on so we could be seeing hostile combat, but under no circumstances are we to get involved with either side we don't fire until they fire on us, is that clear?"

"Yes Ma'am," All said as Murrue dismissed them as they quickly went for the ship.

Murrue looked at it, it was has been to long, despite being an older ship it was still one of the most powerful in the world.

Archangel

They got on the ship as they prepared for launch; Murrue wanted to speak to all of her old crew but couldn't do it here.

She approached the bridge as she got in and sat down in her chair; once the ship was powered up they were launched into space.

The rest of the ships followed suit and when they were in space they met up the other ships Yunna called, and Murrue's suspicions only grew something was very strange about this for some reason, even for an escort this was a little much, but they did this for Cagalli.

Secret Satellite

Mobile Suit Hanger

Inside the first classified hanger Kira arrived shortly after he left Ryu, Kira walked in and saw his team working hard on their machines, Kira stood back for a second as he looked at the three machines, these were the first ones he created before he even started on his own. Each three machines had a significance first was the Impulse which he designed similar to his first machine the Strike, the Impulses three packs represented the three packs the Strike held, but far better.

The second machine was the Legend which he designed from his arch enemy Rau Le Crueset's Providence machine, and the last the Destiny was something completely new which he based the Armageddon off of, but the Armageddon was far stronger.

Kira made his way in as all three pilots were running test simulations with their new machines, normally it would be better to field test them but Kira decided they will have to do without, as they would get their first field test tomorrow but it would be a live field test.

Kira approached the Impulse as Luna caught sight of him along with the rest of the crew and they immediately saluted.

"Give me your impression," Kira said demandingly.

Luna was never too fond of his tone as it was always cold, but she wasn't saying anything.

"It seems like an excellent machine sir, I will not let you down," Luna told him.

"Make sure you don't," Kira said walking away over to the next machine.

Luna didn't like that tone as it seemed it she failed a mission that would be the end of her.

Kira walked over to the Legend and did the same thing, Rey saluted him but Kira could tell he was distant.

"Never did I think you would be the pilot, however it is quite fitting as this was based upon that failures," Kira said knowing all to well Rey was fond of Rau.

Rey didn't like his words, "I am no different from Rau commander."

Kira lightly laughed, "How far from the truth you are, if you were anywhere similar to that thing I would have ended your life by now," Kira told him walking over to the final machine.

Rey looked straight at him as he walked away, it was just as Gil said and he believed that this commander was crazy, something he might have to report.

The final machine Kira walked over to held Shinn's machine, Shinn knew of his arrival but didn't leave the cockpit, the less he saw of Kira the better.

Kira however ignored it, "You think hiding will solve your problems?" Kira asked loudly producing the result he wanted as Shinn came out.

"I don't hid from anything sir…including you," Shinn said as he made his way down the lift, and Kira knew Shinn said those statements in hate.

Kira looked straight at him, "Make sure you remember that, I wouldn't want to waste such a great machine on a coward," Kira said making Shinn build up his anger again, Shinn wanted to Strike back but his body was still weakened from Kira's last encounter with him.

"Just as I thought, now gather in front of the Legend," Kira ordered as he walked away causing Shinn to salute again and follow him.

Kira gathered the rest as he was preparing them for their orders.

As soon as all were gathered they saluted as Kira now gave orders, "At O600 hours you are to report here to your machines…we will launch and board a ship that will be standing by."

All listened as they were given orders.

"Once we board the ship we will remain on alert status until we head out for our mission, is that clear?" Kira asked sternly.

"Yes sir," all three said as they wondered just what the mission would be.

"You have until that time to prepare your machines I suggest you get used to them, as for our mission it will be given out before it begins, dismissed," Kira said turning around and walking out of the room.

All three looked at each other, Shinn saw this as the opportunity he needed to one up Kira and he was eager to begin.

The three returned to their machines to prepare for tomorrow as it sounded very serious.

Kira however knew that he had finished for the day and now he returned to his quarters he sat down in the empty room as he popped a few more pills, Kira only thought about one thing and that was tomorrow his former allies would finally get to see him again, the thought made Kira even more hateful they played just as much part in his nightmares as the rest and yet they held all the glory, Kira never cared for glory but they didn't suffer nearly as much as he did yet he did all the work, such an act played a major role in his hatred, but their was much more. Kira laid down as for the rest of the day he would rest his body.

Space Earth Forces Debris Field

The alliance miniature fleet finally made its way to the Debris field early and this was why it would take longer to reach Zaft space as they had to move the fleet without attracting any attention.

Neo and the Girty Lue led the fleet into the Debris field as they would be in range of Zaft territory sometime tomorrow, Neo had his doubts about this mission but he had to follow Jibril's orders.

Neo was giving out commands when he got a transmission from Jibril.

"What is it sir?" Neo asked.

"What is your status?" Jibril asked.

"We are on schedule and will arrive on time tomorrow," Neo replied.

"I have spoken to the Seirans and they have gathered an Orb fleet that will be joining you," Jibril said.

"I thought Orb would remain neutral?" Neo asked.

Jibril smiled, "That is what their chief representative wishes but we will make the decision for them, and they will join us when they get fired upon."

Neo understood it seemed Jibril was being sneaky like always.

"Just draw the battle close to their ships and I am sure Zaft will see that as a threat, which in turn would make them turn against Zaft, don't worry about that you will see when it happens, just do as I commanded," Jibril told him.

"Yes sir, I will contact you before we start tomorrow," Neo replied as they signed off.

Neo placed the phone down as things were defiantly going to be interesting; they had surprise on their side and as long as they had that Jibril's order should play through.

Aprilious One

Headquarters

As another day was coming to a close the search that Ryu orchestrated found nothing else inside Zaft territory, Gil was with Cagalli and the others overseeing the whole thing and with that cleared Cagalli and the rest would finally be able to leave. The whole matter with the destruction of the Orb ship would be handed down to other Orb officials once Cagalli returned and Gil offered complete cooperation.

They were just about to finish their meeting for the day.

"I want to thank you for all your hospitality chairman," Cagalli told him as she shook his hand again.

Gil looked at her, "I just hope we will be able to bring this to an end before it spreads, and I am terrible sorry for what happened to your ship, the radicals will eventually be caught that I am sure of," Gil said replying.

"I gave my ships orders to head out in the late morning hours, I do hope our dealings will continue though," Cagalli replied acting all professional as Athrun found funny sometimes coming from her.

"As do I representative, I believe we shall call it a day and I will personally see you off tomorrow," Gil said shaking her hand again as he left to attend to more business, as he was still waiting for a report to what happened at the hotel.

Lacus watched the exchange and noticed that Gil did seem very agitated for some reason, she however was more anxious to be getting back home she had never been away this long before in all her traveling and it was important she return as soon as possible. Lacus was still very troubled at what she thought she saw yesterday and now she was getting another feeling this one was like the past was about to catch up to her or something, but it didn't feel like it would be good.

As they were going to return to their rooms Andrew showed up again asking to speak with Athrun, Athrun told them to go on ahead as he lightly kissed Cagalli before walking over to him.

Cagalli and Lacus returned to their rooms as Athrun stopped in front of Andrew.

"Are you sure about this?" Athrun asked.

Andrew nodded his head, "I know what is on the line but it is worth it."

"We are scheduled to leave near noon tomorrow," Athrun replied.

Andrew smiled, "Then we will handle it a few hours early, something strange is going on and I have a feeling that vice chairman is behind this."

"Behind what?" Athrun asked.

Andrew looked at him, "Whatever is going on that is, don't tell me your that naïve, that man came out of practically nowhere and now those machines hidden, plus that one that saved you guys and the chairman wasn't even listed, all I ask is we have a look around and your expertise in mobile suits will help."

Athrun shook his head, "Very well then but if were caught."

"We won't be…Dacosta has been here for years, I had him stay to keep an eye on things and he told me lately it seemed this vice chairman has been calling more shots and now he is supposed to not even know about these six machines, it is almost like they are conflicted in some way, now with what is going on that could only lead to worse bloodshed, we have to figure out what is going on and fast," Andrew said seriously.

"I understand, I will meet you in front of the headquarters in the morning," Athrun said as he left.

Andrew smiled as he had a good sense for foul play and their seemed to be a lot of it going on so they would find the truth tomorrow.

Athrun caught up with Cagalli and he gave her the excuse he was going to help with something with Andrew tomorrow and would be a little late, Cagalli didn't mind but it was a little strange.

Secret Satellite

As the night came Ryu was in his office as he got the final reports from his spies, he knew the time they were leaving and he knew what Andrew was up to, so he knew tomorrow would be the day Zaft became his.

Ryu gave some final orders as he contacted his assault team in hiding on Aprilious One, as well as a surprising phone call to Commander Joule, Ryu knew if they were taking all the rest out tomorrow then he might as well finish all those he wanted gone.

Yzak heard what Ryu had to say and found it a little strange but he agreed to the plans as he hung up the phone contacting Dearka.

Ryu smiled as all was in place.

The Next Day

Secret Satellite

A half hour before the time Kira gave his team was already reporting to the hanger, they wanted to make sure to be on time as they would soon be leaving. They were prepared as all got in their flight suits, Shinn and Luna had a normal red one, but Rey however had a different one and he looked just like Rau did.

The mechanics were preparing their machines as all that was left was Kira to arrive and give his orders.

Kira's Quarters

Kira did a lot of resting yesterday he wanted his body to be at his best, When Sarah arrived she found him sleeping, but as she looked she noticed that it was the same as every night he didn't have a peaceful look on his face and it seemed he was in constant pain, she hated seeing him like that as she quickly woke him up.

Kira woke up when she got him up and for once was actually glad as that was one of his worst nightmares, Sarah sat with him as he was rejecting all of her comfort she offered him and quickly turned to his pills, she hated when he did that, but if it helped him she was glad for that.

Kira didn't say much the rest of the day as she was struggling to tell him what she wanted to, it was very important for her to get this out but she just couldn't find the words and she wondered how he would react. So she put if off hoping to wait until today, she was quite anxious to share this with him but she couldn't find the words.

Their night went on as normal as it used to be.

When Kira woke up from another one of his nightmares it wasn't as bad this time, Kira looked over and saw that it was five in the morning which meant they were flying out in an hour.

Kira knowing all to well that Ryu would be leaving shortly quickly got up gathering his uniform quickly putting it on, which in turn woke Sarah up as she sat up covering herself up.

"What is it Kira?" she asked seeing him in a rush.

"The commander is leaving," Kira said back to his old tone.

Sarah knew what that meant, and that was that Kira made sure everyone gave him the proper sendoff.

Sarah slowly got up as she knew the routine, but as she changed she looked back and wondered maybe now was a good time to tell him.

"Can I speak with you real quick?" she asked.

Kira knew he had no time, but after a more satisfying night then with Meer he agreed, "Make it quick."

Sarah struggled, "What do you think about…" she struggled.

Kira was growing impatient, "Do you have something to say or not?"

Sarah knew she needed to do this a better way, "What do you think about me taking the com on the Doomsday?" Sarah said as that wasn't what she meant to say.

"If that is what you desire then so be it," Kira told her as he quickly finished putting his uniform on.

Sarah then discovered she knew the best time to get tell him, "Can we meet again later?"

Kira looked at her, "I will be flying out in an hour, I have been given a mission I don't know when I will be back."

Sarah's eyes went a little big, "But…" she said as Kira turned around to her and gently kissed her.

"I will be back before you know it," Kira said hoping she would leave it alone and he could get out of here.

Sarah smiled and nodded as Kira left, Sarah cursed herself for not being able to tell him this, she loved him enough that if something happened to him without him knowing what she had to tell him then she wouldn't forgive herself, but that chance had passed, she just hoped whatever mission he was given he would return safe to her, so they could try a chance at a life together. That was what she believed in her mind.

Kira left the room knowing all to well she was acting strange but that wasn't his problem, he quickly made his way down towards the shuttle bay as he was pleased people were already lining up to see the commander off.

Shuttle Bay

Kira arrived just as Ryu was about to board the shuttle, Kira quickly approached him as Ryu noticed him.

"What a wonderful day this will be, don't you agree commander?" Ryu asked as Kira could tell he was pleased so far.

"I actually look forward to the end sir," Kira replied.

"I suppose your right, the ship has already been dispatched, the captain knows his orders, keep your team on standby and when I send you a signal go to work," Ryu said as Kira saluted him and Ryu boarded the shuttle.

Kira stood back as the room was cleared and the shuttle took off, after it was gone Kira wasted no time in heading for the mobile suit hanger.

Mobile Suit Hanger

Kira's team was waiting and when he arrived they quickly got to their feet, as it seemed he was wasting no time.

Kira stopped right in front of them, "We have little time so board you units and prepare to launch," Kira ordered as he left them heading for the Armageddon's dock.

Despite Shinn's hatred he followed these orders he spent much of his time using the simulator for his new machine and he was eager to try it out.

The three ran for their suits as each opened the cockpit entering the machine, they then began powering it up.

Luna started the Impulse but she had a little problem, she wasn't sure what pack to go with, each one was designed for certain types of battle and they didn't even have their orders yet.

"What will it be?" one mechanic told her through her radio.

Luna then decided to go with the mixed pack since she didn't know the orders, "I'll take the force Impulse," Luna said through the radio as she shut the cockpit.

She didn't have to move to the launcher as the pack was immediately put on the machine.

Her suit was ready all she needed now was the orders.

Rey and Shinn didn't have to worry about such things as their machines didn't have any packs, Rey seemed to understand this suit well, and he especially liked the Dragoon Blasters the suit carried. Shinn was a different story; according to the mechanics he was given the best one of the three not including the Armageddon. Shinn placed his hands on the controls as the machines were fully powered and ready to be launched.

Armageddon's Hanger

Kira made his way to his own dock still not bothering with a flight suit; everyone saluted as he boarded the suit and began powering it up. Kira knew by Ryu's orders he was to evaluate his team but Kira knew he would get action he could feel it, he didn't wait this long to have someone else wipe away his past.

Kira finished powering up his machine as he came on the radio to the other three.

"Give me your status," Kira demanded.

"Impulse ready," Luna replied.

"Legend is prepared," Rey responded.

Shinn was silent at first, "I'm ready," Shinn finally said.

Kira knew that Shinn still held his cocky streak so he decided that he would break it after this mission, and he knew the way to do it to.

"All units launch," Kira ordered as the docks holding each machine were also launchers, the suits began being lowered as the lift sealed.

All were waiting until they reached the bottom and each one had a long corridor leading into space.

"Launch," Kira ordered as each machine was launched into space, Kira's hanger was on the other side but all eventually caught up to them.

The three pilots were getting the feeling of the machine, the simulators were accurate but it still wasn't the same feeling of actually flying a machine.

Kira looked at them in his rear camera from the Armageddon and he knew he chose the right machine for each of them, but now they had to go.

"All units maintain radio silence and follow me," Kira ordered as the Armageddon speed off with the others following.

Kira could easily use the Armageddon's speed to leave them behind but he was focused on what he had to do.

All four units flew off as Kira got the directory of where the Nazca class ship was that was waiting for them.

Aprilious One

Like Athrun had promised he met with Andrew where they agreed to outside the headquarters, Athrun made an excuse to get away from Cagalli for a little while so he could grant Andrew's favor.

Athrun was waiting as Andrew finally arrived, "You ready?" Andrew asked.

Athrun shook his head, "I still can't believe I am doing this but let's go," Athrun replied as he got in the jeep Andrew had.

"Where to?" Athrun asked.

Andrew smiled, "Dacosta has cleared the way for us but our time is short, we are going underground," Andrew said as he began following the path Dacosta showed him the last time.

They drove off as they were soon followed by another small jeep, this one carried Yzak and Dearka.

"I guess he was right," Dearka said.

Yzak was still a little concerned about this, Ryu called him last night and ordered him to follow Athrun and Andrew, at first he thought he was crazy but know their was actually something to that.

"This is strange, come on let's go," Yzak said as they kept their distance following them.

Little did both groups know that they were being trailed by one more force and that was the assault team that Ryu dispatched here yesterday and the firepower they were packing meant they weren't going for a social gathering.

"We have the targets in sight now sir," the leader of the squad said to Ryu through a communicator.

Ryu was just about to land at the capitol, "Keep on them, and remember once they get inside eliminate them all."

"Yes sir," The leader said as he hung up the phone and they silently followed them.

Headquarters

Cagalli and Lacus were the only ones left to prepare for the departure, both were eager to get back but Cagalli was still worried about what Athrun told her; he said he had something to take care of and would be back before they left.

"I swear what is it with everybody disappearing?" Cagalli said angrily but regretted she said that.

Lacus only smiled at her, but it was a fake smile, "I couldn't agree more," Lacus said but those thoughts only made her think of Kira, and what was worse she still couldn't get that image of that man she saw out of her mind, she didn't know if it was Kira, if someone just looked like him or she was going crazy.

Cagalli and Lacus finished up the business they had here but realized it was time to report to the shuttle bay and Athrun was still not back yet.

They had no choice but to leave as the chairman was waiting, but they ran into somebody else first.

Shuttle Bay

Ryu arrived as he took his time in arriving here; once he arrived he had a few matters to take care of.

"You called sir?" one soldier asked.

Ryu looked at him, "Take the cargo I have in the back up to the headquarters, and don't worry you won't be checked, place it in the position I asked," Ryu ordered as the soldier knew what he was talking about.

"Yes sir," he replied as he left grabbing two more soldiers, the cargo was none other then the body to Leonard.

Ryu then waited on the intelligence he had as he got word from his assault team, "You have clearance proceed," Ryu said as he finally got out of his shuttle after a few hours.

Ryu had one more stop to make and that was intercepting Cagalli before she reached the Chairman, he had to deliver this news first.

Nazca Class Ship

The lone ship was one Ryu trusted, the captain of the vessel has been waiting in the same spot for awhile, but all that soon changed.

"Captain we have four incoming machines," an officer said.

The captain smiled, "About time, clear them for landing and prepare to fire up the engines."

"Yes sir," the officer said as they gave clearance and began the ship for departure.

Kira didn't have to contact them as they contacted him, "Commander Hibiki sir, you are clear to land."

"Understood," Kira broke radio silence as he gave out orders.

"All units are to land and remain on alert status," Kira ordered as the machines began landing in the empty mobile suit bay.

Kira landed first followed by the others as they closed the launch bay, Kira opened his cockpit as he was given an escort to the bridge.

Shinn and the rest had nothing to do but wait as they had to stay in their machines.

Bridge

Kira made it to the bridge as the captain saluted him, "Welcome commander, we have already prepared for departure."

"You have the coordinates?" Kira asked as he approached the top of the bridge.

"Yes sir, near the end of our territory towards the shipping lane," the captain replied.

"Proceed at a steady pace, we have to time this out properly," Kira said as the commanders chair was set for him and he sat down.

The captain agreed as he gave the orders and the ship was now on the move.

Kira now waited with his communicator in hand waiting for Ryu's signal.

Aprilious One

Underground Dock

Athrun and Andrew made it down as security was gone, Dacosta took care of that, but their time was limited.

They could no longer go on jeeps as they had to board a lift heading downward.

"So their down there," Athrun said.

"Correct let's go," Andrew replied as they approached the lift only to receive a surprise.

"What do you think you doing?" A voice called out.

Both recognized it as they turned around only to see Yzak and Dearka.

Andrew thought this was strange how did they know so fast, "We're going for a walk," Andrew replied.

Yzak and Dearka approached them, "This area is only for Zaft personal not Orb, you are committing a terrible act," Yzak said sternly.

Andrew looked at them, "Then tell me what is down there?"

Yzak didn't know that, "It's not my business."

"That is where your wrong commander, tell me you haven't felt strange things going on in the council and with the vice chairman," Andrew said.

Yzak was silent; he never did have good feelings about him it was like Le Crueset but worse for him, as Yzak was silent.

"As I thought, for once in your life stop following orders without question and see for yourself," Andrew said.

"What do you think?" Dearka said.

This was a lot for Yzak in fact it was the vice chairman and not the chairman that ordered this.

Around the corner leading to the lift was the assault team the squad leader contacted Ryu and Ryu gave him the green light.

The entire team was heavily armed with assault rifles and everything else needed, the leader looked at his team, "We have clearance let's go," The leader said.

Athrun and the rest were right by the lift when they got another surprise.

"Nobody move," the squad leader said as the entire team flew around the corner.

Yzak looked at them, "I am handling this," Yzak said as he was a little surprised about this.

Athrun and Andrew no knew they were on to something.

"Sorry commander but you are charged as well," the leader said.

Yzak looked shocked, "What are you talking about fool I serve the chairman?"

The leader smiled, "Wrong we serve the new chairman and you are a threat that must be destroyed," The leader said as all heard his words.

Andrew always came prepared though as he reached into his pocket and pulled out a flash grenade, Andrew was moving it around as Yzak was talking.

"The judgment has begun," the squad leader said as all aimed their weapons again, "Fi…" the squad leader was about to say when Andrew launched the grenade with his good arm straight at them.

"Let's go," Andrew said as all four of them turned around and headed for the lift.

The grenade went off as the assault team wasn't expecting it, and some now fired all over the place.

All four quickly got on the lift as Andrew hit the button and they were now lowered.

"What in the world is going on we were ordered here?" Yzak said.

Andrew looked at them, "It is just as I thought, all of this was a set up, they likely want to get rid of you if you think for yourself," Andrew said as they were lowered down.

Something hit Athrun, "What did he mean new chairman?"

"It's that vice chairman he is planning something and putting it in action now," Andrew said.

"What about Cagalli?" Athrun now panicked.

Andrew thought of that as well, "We cannot go back the way we came…however we can go out another way," Andrew said they could now see the hanger.

Yzak and Dearka were a little surprised, at the machines.

When the lift stopped Andrew and the rest got off as Andrew destroyed the controls, but that would only keep them back for a little while.

Andrew looked around and saw Dacosta which was what he wanted.

Headquarters

As Cagalli and Lacus were heading for the outside to meet the chairman they found the vice chairman in front of them.

"A pleasure again chief representative and Miss Lacus as well," Ryu said.

Lacus and Cagalli got a really bad feeling about him like always and Lacus noticed he had the same look in his eyes that Kira after the first war.

"Likewise Vice chairman," Cagalli replied.

Ryu smiled, "I will not hold you long, I am just letting you know that both Athrun Zala and Andrew Waltfeld will be held up and will not be departing with you."

Cagalli found that very strange, "What are you saying?" anger in her voice.

Ryu looked at her, "They have agreed to assist us in some of your designs and without violating the peace treaty signed they are only observers, after all we are in a crisis and their input is most important."

Cagalli didn't like it, "Helping with such things is violating the treaty."

Ryu knew the card to play, "I understand that but only if they are caught, besides lady Attha your father did the same thing when he had the Astray's OS designed, that was in violation as well wasn't it?"

Cagalli remembered that it was when Kira designed their OS but how did he know that much, but she was now at a corner, "…I understand, but I wish to speak to him first."

"I'm sorry representative they are in a classified area, not to worry though they will probably catch up to you before you arrive on earth," Ryu said knowing all to well with that information he gave her she couldn't go back on it when her own nation did the same thing once.

"Very well then," Cagalli said but not trusting him one bit.

Lacus listened to everything and this man looked like he was ready to kill.

Ryu then offered to personally escort them down to the shuttle bay as it was nearly time to leave.

Shuttle Bay

When Gil got to the headquarters this morning he was awaiting his report and he was eager to relieve Kira of his duties but that would have to wait a little while longer, the report he wanted would get in a little after Orb left so he would wait until then.

Gil did his normal business and when it was time to meet with Cagalli he left the headquarters under heavy guard and down to the shuttle bay where they were already here and so was Ryu which Gil found a little strange.

Gil got out as he didn't even really notice that Athrun wasn't here.

Gil approached them as Cagalli shook his hand again making the cameras flash.

"I am truly sorry again that your visit was so chaotic but we will show the world nothing will break our friendship," Gil said as Cagalli agreed.

"I look forward to hearing from you again chairman, we wish you luck in bringing your crisis at an end but we are a neutral nation and cannot help in military matters, we will still be investigation out ship though," Cagalli replied.

Gil smiled, "We understand and we will be assisting you, we wish you a safe journey," Gil said as they shook hands again and they began boarding the shuttle.

Lacus smiled and waved at a few people that spoke to her.

They got on the shuttle as it was being operated by other personal, Cagalli was still a little concerned but there was nothing she could do about it.

Lacus sat down and was relieved they could finally make it back as she was eager to return to what was most important to her, but as she was waiting she was getting that feeling of the past again in her heart but it was very strong now.

The ship launched on schedule as the two remaining Orb ships were waiting to escort her, what was a little surprising was there were no Zaft ships but Ryu had a hand in that.

After the ship was launched Ryu reached into his communicator but waited as it seemed Gil left. For some reason he was now avoiding Ryu, but Ryu knew his time was now very limited.

After Gil left he returned back to his office so he could get the final report then he would dismiss Kira, Ryu however had other plans.

Once he was gone Ryu made his way back to the headquarters and he made his way to a communication room as he now made contact with Kira.

"Your orders are cleared," Ryu said as he shut the communicator off, and now walked towards Gil's office as he their second phase was just about complete.

Aprilious One Underground Hanger

Dacosta spotted Andrew looking very distressed, "What is it commander?"

Andrew looked at him, "We were just shot at that is what, now we know I was right."

Dacosta was a little surprised, "Then we have no time to waste sir, and it appears there were more then six there are eight machines down here sir.

Athrun and the others looked around as they quickly joined Andrew.

Andrew looked at them, "These are our way out," Andrew said.

Athrun looked around, "I understand but we have to hurry."

Yzak and Dearka were a little hesitant.

"What about you two?" Andrew asked.

Yzak knew they had no choice, "Very well then, until we find out what is going on we will join you," Yzak said as Dacosta looked at them.

"Follow me," Dacosta said as Andrew could tell the assault team was working hard on trying to get the lift repaired.

Dacosta took them over to where three of the eight machines were stationed.

"I thought you said eight?" Athrun said.

Andrew smiled as Dacosta looked at them, "The commander ordered me to move them."

Athrun looked at him, "You planned moving them before we had conformation?"

Andrew smiled, "My feelings are always right now you will be glad I did because all eight are coming with us."

Dacosta took over, "We have four of the eight remaining you three can take them, and I think you will be surprised."

Dacosta showed them as they were curious.

"Where did you load the other machines?" Athrun asked.

Dacosta smiled as he pointed in the opposite direction as a Zaft ship was stationed.

"You hijacked a ship?" Yzak asked.

"No, those were loyal to the former Clyne faction, we had that ship since the first war and repaired it a little, that is our escape however by now you three have to hurry," Andrew said as they arrived.

Yzak and Dearka were amazed, "Are these?" they asked in unison.

Dacosta smiled, "Correct they are the old Duel and Buster, but they were upgraded with new technology."

Yzak and Dearka liked that as they quickly made their way towards the machines as they began powering them up.

"Take your pick of the other two, we cannot unload the other four now," Dacosta said as one cached Athrun's' eye it was the one he was in front of.

Dacosta smiled, "That my friend is the Savior, sort of like the old Aegis but more powerful, not one I would like to give a pilot like you but it will have to do for now."

Athrun nodded his head as Cagalli entered his mind, he they wanted them out of the way they would want her gone to but if the vice chairman was behind it they don't know what could happen, Athrun knew by now that Cagalli would have left so he had to make this quick.

The three began powering up their new machines as Athrun and Dacosta loaded the last one into the ship that was docked.

"Luckily for all my connections," Andrew said as many were wiped out by the assault on the hanger but he still had a few.

They got the last suit loaded as they carried five inside the ship along with the three that were now up and running.

Andrew and Dacosta finished the loading as the assault team finally got the lift repaired and they were making their way down, once down they saw the activity as they opened fire on Andrew and Dacosta but they quickly shut eh ships doors and the assault team knew if they weren't careful they would be sucked into space so they had to abort.

Andrew and the ship they had launched as Athrun and the rest followed.

Athrun looked over his machine as this Savior Gundam was very similar to the old Aegis but more powerful.

Yzak saw this new Duel which was marked number two and he realized they now had a nuclear reactor, a beam shield generator along with upgrades to the weapons, other then that it was basically the same as he remembered just more powerful.

Dearka was in the same boat but with the marked two Buster there were now short range weapons and it was more maneuverable.

All three of them launched as they had to find Cagalli.

Nazca Class Ship

Kira was just waiting as they were approaching the shipping lane, Kira was getting anxious as then his communicator went off.

Kira answered it, "Yes sir."

Ryu smiled, "Your orders are cleared, green light," Ryu said as he hung up.

Kira now slightly smiled, "Captain go to level one alert," Kira ordered.

The captain did as ordered as the sirens blared as Kira picked up a ships phone.

Hanger

"All mobile suits prepare to launch," Kira told them.

Shinn heard that as it seemed now was the time to shine as he was the first one to the lift.

Shinn got on as he launched into space, Luna was next followed by Rey, once their machines were outside they stopped by the ship.

Kira now would give them their orders as he saw something enter his radar and it was the Orb ship.

"Your mission is simple, Za Burrell answer me," Kira said.

"Right here sir," Rey said calmly.

"You're in charge, and your mission is," Kira told him.

Shinn was very mad he wanted to be the squad leader, but Kira knew with a hot head like his he was not cut out to be a leader, Kira chose Rey because he wanted to see how he acted and if it was to much like Rau then something would be done.

"Your mission is the complete destruction of the Orb Ship and chief representative," Kira ordered as they couldn't believe what they heard.

"Yes sir, moving out," Rey said as he led the charge, Shinn however liked these orders he hated Orb just as much as Kira and what better way to show off, Luna was hesitant but dared not to question him.

Rey led the way as the three machines moved out heading straight for the Orb ships.

Kira sat back down as he gave another order, "Have my machine on standby, I may be needed," Kira said as he sat back down popping more pills.

Orb Ships

The two Orb vessels that were escorting Cagalli were on high alert, especially after what happened.

On her ship Cagalli was still wondering about Athrun and Lacus stared at her, "You're confused about what he said to aren't you?"

Cagalli nodded, "It is like he said though, my father did the same thing, but I trust him so I am not worried."

Lacus smiled, "She sat back as she stared out into open space as the temporary captain was given orders.

Lacus was glad to be going back but then all of a sudden a terrible feeling hit her heart and she was afraid, it was like something was getting closer and closer.

Cagalli looked at her as all of a sudden an alert went off.

"Captain we are picking something up," an officer said.

Cagalli looked up and so did Lacus, but Lacus clutched her heart it was hurting again, like the time when she last saw Kira.

"What is going on?" the captain said.

"Sir we have incoming at three o'clock, their fast, there is three of them," an officer said.

The escort ships reported in as they all of a sudden a large beam was fired and an explosion was heard.

The explosion rattled the ship as Lacus and Cagalli looked up in horror as Lacus couldn't get the feeling out of her chest.

They were assessing the situation when a voice came across all channels, and Cagalli and Lacus' eyes went wide.

To be continued…

(AN): I hope you liked this chapter; the next chapter the wait will finally be over, it will be up probably mid week or sooner. See you later.