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Chapter Thirty Six
Orb
Doomsday
Private Floor
With only a few hours out from Orb waters Kira was making another observation of his ultimate.
Almost four months old the infant was crawling like crazy, and even trying to stand up. The new genetic pattern they used was working very well.
One of the nurses eventually noticed him.
"Forgive me commander, I wasn't aware you were here," the nurse said.
"That was the point, now give me progress," Kira ordered.
"I have been playing the programs and doing all the exercises you ordered with him sir…it is utterly amazing what ultimates like yourself can do," the nurse replied.
"I will be engaging battle in a few hours, make sure he observes it," Kira ordered again.
The nurse was a little stunned by this motion, this boy was already highly observant, if he were to watch a battle it could affect his personality in ways that would turn him violent.
"Is there a problem?" Kira asked.
"If…if he observes…" the nurse said scared to death.
"You have little faith in the genetic alternating his Excellency came up with, just do it and report to me the results…in fact before I give the order bring him to me," Kira ordered.
"Yes…yes sir, what about the other one?" she asked.
Kira looked at the normal coordinator, "What is the progress?"
"Slower, but still a little above what normal coordinators go through, according to the doctors though the ultimate process failed she did get a few traces here and there," the nurse replied.
"Run the same programs on her, I want to see just how far it can go," Kira said leaving the room.
"Yes sir," the nurse replied not at all comfortable with doing this to children, it looked as if he was trying to turn them into soldiers or something.
She knew these are things she should really report this to Sarah, but she feared for her own life, however maybe it was time to take that chance.
Orb-Onogoro Island
Orb had been monitoring all of Zaft's positions since they landed, and in the last couple of days they have been getting closer and closer to Orb.
It was even more apparent they had a problem when they identified that massive destructive ship heading straight for them.
With Cagalli gone all action was left up to the Prime Minister Unato, and his son.
Unato called a meeting of the cabinet and they decided they would contact the alliance for assistance, that was two days ago and they hadn't received word as of yet if they were going to respond.
It was clear all that alliance wanted from Orb was the technology and since they had the treaty and Unato and Yunna were so foolish to give it to them, they really had no use anymore. The alliance did debate the issue and many admirals as well as generals wanted to lend assistance however without authority from Jibril they couldn't act and once again another foolish move on his behalf.
Orb Waters
Orb's navel fleet however was now all grouping around Onogoro Island and the direction that had just detected several Zaft ships including the Doomsday were gathering.
Aegis and Kuraonikani Battleships were on the front lines while the Takenitazuchi mobile carriers were gathered in the back all of which were armed with Murasame's to be launched.
On the land around the island were several ground assault tanks, missile trucks, artillery turrets and anti aircraft launchers. Unato and Yunna made sure they could keep themselves safe if an attack happened.
The leader of the navel fleet however none other was then Todaka, one of Cagalli's main supporters. He knew what the Seirans were and have always been after and his loyalty wasn't to them at all. However for Orb he had to take part in this battle. It was like that with a lot of the military they only showed their support for Cagalli and for Orb's values. After all many pilots and such were coordinators. Todaka had to admit when he found out the representatives own brother was their enemy that did shock and slightly worry him, he knew the Orb fortress and bases well probably as good as himself, if they had a full out assault with Kira leading they may be in some trouble.
The last communication from Cagalli and the others was days ago, but they seemed to notice as the Zaft forces approached, long range communication was becoming harder, and they had no clue yet to how they were doing it.
The Orb military headquarters and bases were as well prepared as they could be for this assault.
Headquarters
Sitting in Cagalli's chair was Unato, Yunna had been cowering in the bunker for awhile now as he still feared what was to come, the man was a complete coward, but in front of others he believed he was the worlds biggest big shot, he acted calm cool and collected.
It took his fathers order and annoyed voice to finally get him to come up.
Yunna walked into the office as his father stared at him, "Start acting like a Seiran…why did you deny my request for you to lead the navel forces?"
Yunna shook a little, "Surly my talents are better use elsewhere father, how could a noble man such as myself be lowered with common soldiers?"
Unato stood up, "We have no time for this, I haven't heard anything from Jibril…though our long range communication has to be out, that is why he isn't contacting us…we must hold Zaft until his reinforcements come."
It was clear the man was living in the Land of Oz, he actually believed Jibril actually cared.
"This is all Cagalli's fault, she should have married me a long time ago, then I would have been able to control her," Yunna said proudly.
"It was your weakness that allowed this in the first place, she should have never had any power in the first place, after all she isn't a real Atha, and now her coordinator monster brother is our enemy…after we win this battle I will file a motion to have her removed and cast out like the commoner she is," Unato said clearly.
Unato however then got a sudden message, "Sir…several Zaft ships have broken off and are confirmed to be heading straight for us," an officer reported.
"On my order you are cleared to return fire if you have to, don't let them get to us," Unato said turning it off.
Yunna was really shaking now.
Unato stood up, "Let's go," Unato said as Yunna followed him as well as a full security squad down into the bunker located in the headquarters.
Outskirts of the Island
Waiting outside were five members of Orb's top security team…however they were coordinators, Kira remembered them from the first war and they easily enlisted to help him out. They were Zaft's eyes and ears in Orb since Ryu took power. Kira came to them a couple days ago with one strange request to nab two people from the capitol. Not refusing their commander and not even questioning the orders they began research on the personal and soon found their locations.
Sending half their team to the capitol they were going to kidnap these people and bring them back on the outskirts until the battle began. They would use the commotion and then transfer them over to the Doomsday.
The first part of the operation had already been carried out as they first team left hours ago to nab the people and they hoped were on their way back with them.
"This is taking to long," one said with his rifle in a defensive stance while he stood guard.
"It is still early, be patient," another one replied.
"Are you sure this is the right thing to do? I mean we are Orb citizens, and most of us were even born here," the first one added again.
"Say that in front of the commander and your dead, besides we have been chosen to be part of the new world," another added as they waited.
Another was watching the sea as he then saw a few blinking lights, the light was from one of their soldiers on a boat using a flashlight and his hand to indicate code to him.
"They have them, let's prepare," the last one said as they were preparing the larger boat, it wasn't too big but it would be needed to get past the harsh waters once a battle started.
The five got on the boat as the smaller boat pulled up next to them, with two restrained personal inside.
"Any problems?" the lead one asked as he was the one watching for the boat.
"No sir, one walking out of an office building and the other was at home, unfortunately I had to take out the family members of the second one," the person said.
"It won't matter in a little while anyway, load them in and let's prepare," the lead guy said as they did just that.
Both restrained personal couldn't move or see or anything, they struggled but they had no clue what was going on and why they had been taken.
The crew was all on board as they kept watch for patrols and personal from the island but there shouldn't be any, however just to be safe they kept watch.
"Now all we have to do is wait until the opening signal," the lead one said.
"Opening signal sir?" another asked.
"War," was all the lead one said as they kept watch ahead, if war would break out they would know, even in night.
Outside Orb Waters
With a force of over twenty Vosgulov class submarines this battle was meant for one thing in Kira's mind.
With them approaching Orb waters Kira now finally got a view as Orbs forces were starting to gather at the boundary.
Kira then called an all stop as it was still day light outside and he didn't want to attack until the middle of the night. The submarines held their ground as their captains now waited for Kira's briefing.
Inside all subs mobile suit pilots were preparing, this would be nothing like the forces they attacked hitting Australia, this force and the Atlantic Federation were the most powerful so they were not taking it lightly.
Archangel, Eternal, John Paul Jones
By this time even at full power they were just now passing Panama. Neo however was running a little behind; he had one thing to do first. Checking the Zaft forces movements he saw that a base was about to be captured in southern Asia, he quickly ordered something to be transformed to their data bases. Neo uploaded specific data that he knew Zaft would find, this would come in hand in the next battle, and would put an end to a big problem they were having. Neo was sure why he was doing this, but he knew he had to put the world first. A few years ago he would never have done this, but being around the crew of the Archangel and Eternal was giving him a feeling and remembrance he hadn't felt in what seemed like a long time.
After that was finished they left and headed straight for Orb, Cagalli now got word that Zaft was there and her brother's ship was with them. Cagalli only knew she wouldn't be able to arrive until at least that evening, which was about ten hours past when Kira was scheduled to attack. They didn't know that but all the same they had to hurry.
She had to stop her countries destruction; she knew Kira set that whole thing up with the Minerva for this purpose to make sure she watched as he destroyed her beloved country.
Minerva
The ground Talia only made up was back to Suez, she and Rey especially had something to take care of and it was very personal.
Doomsday
Bridge
Immediately after ordering the all stop Kira surveyed the situation.
"All lined up nice and neat for us," Kira said looking at all the ships.
"What do you think sir?" Willard asked.
Kira smirked, "The Seirans are bigger fools then I first realized, they sent their entire military fleet to defend Onogoro and left all the rest pretty much open, it is safe to assume that they themselves are hiding in the island, likely in the safe bunker."
"Patch me through to the other ships," Kira ordered.
"Right away sir," Willard said looking at Sarah.
Sarah followed orders and patched them through to all the ships.
Kira looked at the main screens as all the captains of the subs were reporting to him.
"I will make this brief, your orders are a full out assault on the Orb fleet just ahead, your mission is not to take the base or military headquarters, I don't want any of your pilots to step foot on the island, just keep them busy long enough for my ship to do what it has to do which is to attack the main objective," Kira said.
"Forgive me sir…but what is the main objective?" One captain asked.
"That will remain classified until I give the order to fire the main cannon, make no mistake this is the first shot on earth and I will not tolerate failure," Kira said.
"Their battle strength sir?" another asked.
"I will send you a file over now, make sure your tactical officers and pilots study it, make no mistake that Orb will have more sufficient aerial power, while the sea should belong to us…just remember your mission is not to step foot or assault Onogoro at all, just keep the ships from interfering with what the Doomsday does…I myself will assist you in the opening act…the attack begins at O four hundred hours, I have waited to long for this so make sure this is accomplished at any cost," Kira said signing off with them.
Kira then looked at the bridge crew, "You have a few hours rest if you have to, I will not let anything jeopardize this mission, go," Kira ordered as Willard dismissed half the crew.
"Without their chief representative it seems as if Orb is growing softer," Willard said at the pitiful formation they were using.
"The greed of the Seirans is what I was predicting, they are too worried about themselves to know that they had just opened a wide door to our target," Kira added as he got up and left.
Kira was going to head back to his quarters to make contact with Ryu.
Private Floor
After Sarah left she went to check on her kids, opening the door it still startled her how developed her son was.
The nurse noticed her.
"Miss Sarah," the nurse said.
"How are they?" she asked as she bent down to pick up her son and daughter.
The nurse was really torn now, "They are fine, very active and energetic."
Sarah smiled at the both of them as she noticed her ultimate son now trying to speak.
She couldn't make it out yet, but he was defiantly trying to speak to her as he grabbed a little of her hair. His grip was really strong as she pried his hand off of it, but still smiling.
As she looked at her daughter this was pretty much a normal baby, happy all the time and as innocent as can be.
The nurse however had enough, "Please forgive me miss…" the nurse said.
"For what?" Sarah asked.
"The commander has been giving me orders for you not to know about," she said hurtful.
Sarah had a feeling she wasn't going to like it.
"What did he want now?" Sarah asked.
"He wants the young master to be brought to the bridge during the attack, your sons observant skills are so strong he wants him to see it for some reason," the nurse said.
Sarah's eyes widen a little, but she wasn't at all surprised, first he drags them on this ship and now he was trying to pass warrior instincts on to him.
"That is not all ma'am," the nurse said again.
Sarah didn't think it could get worse.
"He has been making me show him programs, they sort of learning tools, I really shouldn't but the commander…" she said as Sarah cut her off.
"I know…what has he been watching?" Sarah asked.
"Their over there ma'am," the nurse said unlocking something.
Sarah took one out; it was unmarked so she placed her children down to put one in.
She placed it in a computer top that was located inside and began booting it up, it required a password.
The nurse had it as she was the one that played the programs.
Sarah saw it booting up as all of a sudden the computer screen slammed shut.
Both turned around to see Kira standing right there. Using his skills they didn't even know he entered.
Kira was on his way to brief Ryu when he had a strong feeling from his senses to enter this room and sure enough he was glad he did.
The nurse shook heavily as Sarah looked at him angrily.
Kira looked at the nurse, "You disappointed me."
She knew now she was screwed.
Sarah stood up, "What are you showing him Kira? Why are you making him witness these acts you are about to commit?"
"You know when you get angry you actually remind me of something from my past," Kira said looking at her, "Though it fuels my hatred deep I put up with it for some reason."
"You didn't answer my question Kira," Sarah said again.
"That is not your concern and watch yourself when you use my name," Kira said deadly.
"Very well commander," she made sure to use it with a little attitude, "Tell me why you are doing this to him, he is a baby."
"He is no mere baby and like I said it doesn't concern you," Kira added.
"I am his mother commander, and I will not put up with this anymore," Sarah said again.
Kira lightly laughed, "There it is again, you have a very sweet natured personality until you get angry, almost a two for one deal," Kira said now turning around to leave.
Sarah was a little confused by what she had just heard.
"By the way, he will be witnessing this battle so you can bring him up yourself or I will have someone else do it, your choice," Kira said now leaving with one last look at the nurse he left.
"I have to leave miss," the nurse said.
Sarah knew what this meant, they had two nurses on board so her children wouldn't be unsupervised, "I will help you, you can stay in a private quarter until we return to space, I will make it look as if you abandoned ship."
"Thank you miss…but be warned, your other nurse will follow the commanders orders to the death, her family was actually destroyed by naturals in the first war so she solely supports the commanders goal," the nurse said.
"I am aware, let's go," Sarah said as she had a little authority around this ship as well, being involved with the commander gave her some extra privilege and no one would question what she was doing if she put some effort into it.
Kira's Quarters
Sitting down at his desk Kira used their high powered com equipment to contact space.
Aprilious One
Ryu's Office
Ryu got the message.
"I see your set up at Orb," Ryu said.
"Yes sir, like I thought the Seirans are using the forces as a shield," Kira told him.
Ryu slightly smiled, "What do you expect from naturals? Excellent work in the desert by the way, our forces are starting to advance on the south, natural deaths are rising and after you fire the first shot it will go up and won't stop until we have them all."
"How are Plants taking this war sir?" Kira asked.
"They suspect nothing, after all the media is under my control, they report what I tell them to report, Mendel however is starting to get swamped with people signing on to our plan, the firsts since your son and been placed in the chambers," Ryu added.
"Great new sir, however what happened over the Atlantic?" Kira asked.
"They did have a battle but stopped it midway, apparently each turned around," Ryu said.
"We have to assume the crew told them everything about the chairman and our plans," Kira said.
"Correct, which means I want them eliminated as soon as you finish in Orb," Ryu ordered.
"With pleasure sir," Kira added.
"I will be watching from here…and I prepare to make my own trip to the surface in a little while, I will oversee the rest once you destroy Orb," Ryu said.
"Understood sir, I have to prepare now," Kira said as they signed off.
Ryu sat back, so far things couldn't have gone better for them, he expected things to stay the same, but could that be overconfidence only time will tell.
Orb Waters
Orb Forces
The ships were now on the highest alert as the Zaft forces had stopped, it was now only a matter of time when they did attack and they didn't want a battle at night either. The Doomsdays dark colors made it hard to see at a distance when there was much blackness in the sky as there was tonight.
"Captain Todaka here are the stats sir," one officer said to him.
"What is the time?" Todaka asked.
"Almost O four hundred sir," the officer said.
Todaka was about to say something when all of a sudden they heard a blast and an explosion.
"Put the forces on alert and contact headquarters, order all ships to open fire," Todaka said as this was exactly not what they wanted.
Doomsday
Kira decided to order the attack a little early. Down in his hanger he was sitting in the Armageddon when he ordered the launch and like any commander he was the first to step foot in the battlefield.
"Launch attacks now," Kira ordered on all Zaft channels.
The Submarines rose to the surface as they fired their missiles into the air and were allowing their aerial mobile suits to launch.
The doomsday opened the stop with one of the Gottfried long range cannons and destroyed an Aegis class battleship.
As soon as Kira launched he ordered Willard to stay with the plan.
Willard acknowledged as the Doomsday started falling back and setting a new course.
Kira was going to make sure the position wasn't reported as they went along.
Zaft Forces
The Vosgulov submarines launched their missiles as they were allowing mobile suits to fly into the air. On the surface they were very vulnerable to enemy fire so they were using the missiles to cover themselves until all machines had launched.
Babi's and Dinns flew into the air as enemy fire started, Orb was a lot more organized as their ships were moving and battleship fire was striking a few subs.
Orb Forces
"Launch all machines now, move us closer, this fire is from their subs trying to unload their mobile suits," Todaka said as the fleet started moving forward.
Mursames in fighter mode launched from their carriers as battleship fire was heard.
"Is their any sign of that Doomsday?" Todaka said.
"No sir, not since the opening shot, it disappeared," an officer replied.
"Find it, it could be preparing to fire any second, if it fires we will lose Onogoro," Todaka said as a few fighters were moving to try and scout it out.
Many were now running into Zaft Aerial models as they had to transform and engage.
A few however got by but that was when they ran into the demon himself as the Armageddon was right in front of them.
Southeast Asia
A coastline base was just captured by the Zaft forces as all of this was going on, Zaft ground assault teams were storming inside the compound as the base was there's.
As per protocol they assigned technical teams to retrieve data and they found something very interesting.
"Sir over here," one solider said.
The squad leader took a look at the data, "Get me the captain," the squad leader said as they might have just found a jackpot.
Orb Skies
With Kira
Kira was trailing the Doomsday making sure no ship or fighter could report its' location, that was when he ran into three fighters.
"Commander ahead," one Orb pilot said.
"Open fire," the commander said still in fighter mode.
The suits opened fire as Kira accelerated and jumped above them.
"Where…" the leader said.
The two immediately felt a jolt as Kira landed straight on top of them.
"Sir!" the pilot said however it was far too late.
Kira landed straight on them as they were flying close to each other, Kira then jumped off using the machines hands to slam them into each other.
The fighters immediately fell to the ocean down below as two quick shots from Kira's rifle took them out.
The machines exploded as Kira saw another enter its suit form and fire at him, easily dodging Kira removed his saber heading for him, however this time the pilot was able to block the sword.
Kira slightly smiled, "I knew Orb would prove a bigger challenge…however not good enough," Kira said breaking the stance and slashing the machine straight in half with the next swing.
Kira saw clear skies after that but there was a Kuraonikani Class battleship at the bottom.
"My work is never truly done," Kira said moving down below had high speed.
The ship caught Kira as they opened fire with their missiles and cannons; Kira dodged the attacks and cut a few missiles in half as he landed straight in front of the bridge of the battleship.
The crew freaked as Kira moved the rail cannons on the hips ahead and fired the shots straight through the bridge.
Firing one more shot with his rifle he blew the engine as the ship started to sink, Kira could have blown it up but he went easy on the engine, he couldn't have a large explosion giving away their position.
Kira went on like that until they arrived at position.
Orb Onogoro Shoreline
After the explosion the team with the captured people saw their chance.
"Let's go," the leader said as the boat took off.
They were headed at specific coordinates where someone would be waiting.
Orb Waters
Orb was holding their own pretty well, their aerial support was good, and even though it was night their pilots used the night vision just as well as Zaft.
The ships were pretty much even, for the first half of the attack Orb had had the advantage but when the subs submerged it advantaged switched a little, and Zaft released their aquatic mobile suits. However the battle was pretty much even. This was no easy victory like they had with the alliance.
Todaka's own ship was engaging as he had to give reports to the Seirans cowering down in the bunker, if he listened quietly he could probably hear Yunna's crying and whining.
However the worst part was that none were able to find the Doomsday, the thing just up and vanished, they knew it had long range but even so, they still should have found it by now.
Outside the main battlefield
Kira was about to head back in as the ship arrived where it had to be, but he was standing at a certain coordinates and just as he expected the team and come through as a boat was rushing up to them.
Kira lowered himself to the water as he scooped up the boat and made his way back to the ship.
Doomsday
Bridge
Sarah was very confused at this moment, Kira said he wanted their son to watch but he didn't order him up to the bridge for this battle, that must meant just this attack wasn't all he was expecting to do.
Hanger
Kira put the boat in the underground hanger as he left after that and flew to his own.
Once on board the soldiers got off and grabbed the two making them walk, they could see or speak all they could do was follow orders.
The two were led to the briefing room as they were tossed in and landed against the table falling to the ground.
A few soldiers picked them up as they began removing their restraints.
Then the two saw each other.
One had glasses and looked about the age of early twenty's the other was about the same age and was more like a coward.
It took a second but the two eventually saw each other.
"…Sai," was what the first one said.
"Kuzzy," was what Sai said.
"What are we doing here?" Sai asked looking at the soldiers.
"I can answer that…" was what Kira said as he entered the room.
Both looked and were shocked.
To be continued…
(A\N): The next chapter prepares the Doomsday to open fire as Kira explains why he took his former allies. Bye for now.