Fandom: Gundam Seed Destiny
Genre: Action/Adventure/Romance
Rating: T
Type: Multi-part, Chapter 50
Pairings: Melody(OC)/Nicol, Yzak/Michelle (OC), Kira/Lacus, Dearka/Mirialla ...
Disclaimer: No, I do not own Gundam Seed nor Gundam Seed Destiny
Author's notes: Revised Edition, I shall begin from Shinn's decision to join the ZAFT when he first arrived at the PLANTs. Namely, slightly before the start of the final battle in Seed. From now onwards, I'll go on and insert my own ideas and original scenes to the story - at the same time combining them with those from the original series of 'Destiny'.
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Chapter 50
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C.E. 73, December 25
Time : 06 00 hours
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Lunamaria Hawke was finally allowed to return to the Minerva, after two endless hours of questionings with the guards at the Headquarters.
She had been totally surprised, when the guards called her in and revealed her of her younger sister's - Meyrin Hawke, being in conspiracy with Athrun Zala - whom was revealed as a fellow 'spy' for the 'Logos'.
Initially, she was stunned speechless and shock - but the guards had managed to produce evidence showing her sister helping Athrun Zala in escaping and then the former taking her along with him, when Rey discovered of their secret meeting.
That was soon followed with another hour of confrontation and questioning on her if she knew any information to the incident - before she was proved to be innocent, and oblivious to her sister's acts of betrayal.
She had returned to the foyer only to catch wind of the information of Shinn's 'Destiny' had successfully taken down the escaped 'Gouf' which Meyrin and Athrun used for their escape. That was followed by the guards being send on board to search Meyrin and Athrun Zala's room for any signs of evidences and proofs of their crimes.
Now as she strolled along the corridor of the Minerva, her emotions were in turmoil despite her face being blank. Not only had Shinn /killed/ the pilot of the 'Abyss' - the one person whom saved her twice, and now - her best friend had succeeded in his attempt of taking down both Athrun and Meyrin with the 'Destiny'.
Athrun Zala, she was not that hurt - since she had no relations to the former, saved for admiration. Meyrin, however - was her own blood and flesh, her only kin left in this world after their family members died in the Junius 7 tragedy. However, now - her only living kin was also taken away from her, by her best friend - nonetheless.
Then, her anger was channeled towards the direction of Athrun Zala.
She was not blind to her sister's adoration towards the blue-haired Coordinator, since she was constantly fighting her sister - trying to catch the attention of the said pilot.
Athrun Zala, had the ability to attract attention of the opposite gender - regardless of where he travel. That, had sucessfully gained Meyrin's attention as well - thus, her sister had helped Athrun Zala willingly and without hesitation.
No, she does not blame her sister for betraying them, and her in the process of helping Athrun Zala. In fact, Lunamaria blamed Athrun Zala for corrupting her sister - getting her sister involved into his own messed up situation.
Yes, Athrun Zala was to be blame for all that had happened over the last twenty four hours. Lunamaria Hawke thought to herself.
Just then, she looked up and stared right into the face of Rey Za Burrel and Shinn Asuka. Reality clashed upon her - instantly, as the fresh memory of Shinn killing her younger sister struck her, as lightning.
/No ... please don't apologize to me ... otherwise ... I ... / Lunamaria thought, frantically as Shinn approached her - with slow hesitant steps. Yet, her prayers were left unanswered as Shinn uttered a soft word of apology to her as he passes her.
Her head turned as she regarded the back of Shinn Asuka, feeling her mask of indifference broke as tears pricked behind her eyes - causing her eyes to sting with irritation. Letting her emotional distress getting to her, Lunamaria threw herself behind the back of Shinn Asuka - and cried.
Shinn, guilt-ridden for causing pain to Lunamaria Hawke, turned around and hold the weeping girl in his arms as he, too - cried along with the redhead. Rey, had wisely, left the site - leaving the two emotionally shaken teenagers crying in each other's embrace - behind in his wake.
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C.E 73, December 26
Time : 10 00 hours
Venue: ORB - Akatsuki Island
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Kisaka arrived in ORB, Akatsuki Island with the two injured - lying on the wheel stretcher, at the back of the Earth Alliance Transporting Plane. The 'Sapphire' were tailing them from behind, keeping an eye out for any signs of dangers - rounding up their rear.
Michelle was now back with the 'Sapphire' crew, she had allowed Kisaka to take the two injured back to the Akatsuki Island in the Transport Plane - for traveling by air was no doubt faster than by water route. She then had the 'Sapphire' covering up their trails - by rounding up the rear.
With her back on the 'Sapphire' - Melody's burden was lessen significantly, for every matters which required immediate attention was brought forward to Michelle, instead of the younger brunette.
"Nicol, take Josephine with you in the 'Thunderblot' - you two go ahead, the rest of us will follow soon. Josephine's profession medical knowledge might be needed, Athrun's condition was still not looking good - though already stablized. " Michelle instructed, as Nicol nodded.
"Melody, please established a stable connection with the Erica Simmons - and tell her to be prepared for our docking. " Michelle instructed, as soon as Nicol went off to retrieve Josephine from the 'Sapphire' medic wing.
"Yes, I got it. Erica said - they are ready for our coming. " Melody responded from her position.
"Good, James - I'll leave the rest of the matter to you. I am heading out - and join the rest of them - first! " Michelle said, as she left the bridge for the hangar to collect her blue 'Murasame' unit.
"Yes, Madam! " The crew saluted her, as she passes by them.
Meanwhile, Cagalli and Kira - whom was on board the Archangel was suddenly called to attention by Erica Simmons.
"Lady Cagalli, Mr. Yamato - Kisaka just arrived with two injured parties. The girl, I had no idea - but the male injured appeared to be Mr. Zala. " Erica informed, from her position in the underground Military 'Headquarter'.
Cagalli and Kira, upon hearing news of Athrun Zala returning to them - injured, dropped their respective task and made a quick dash to the Archangel's medic wing.
At the same time, Nicol had landed his 'Thunderblot' with Josephine in tow - Michelle, mirroring his actions, soon after. The trio, made their way towards the Archangel medic wing - too.
Cagalli and Kira arrived to find themselves staring down at the two injured, but frowned when the noticed the serious injury on Athrun, and almost none visible injuries on the female victim.
"Kisaka, what's going on ? Why was Athrun's condition - that /bad? " Kira asked, since Cagalli was in too much distress to do so - herself.
Upon the sight of Athrun's condition, Cagalli broke down into tears - and was in no condition to form coherent sentences.
"Athrun tried to cover and protect the girl with him, thus - he ended up being the one suffering all the serious injuries, while the girl received merely a concussion on the brain due to the impact of the fall. They were apparently escaping in the 'Gouf' - but were no match for the two powerful and stronger Mobile Suit units. " Kisaka responded.
Michelle, whom arrived with Nicol and Josephine - nodded for Josephine to tend to the care of Athrun - while she added on.
"In short, the 'Gouf' was nothing as compared to the newly built and manufactured - 'Destiny' and 'Legend'. Speaking of which, Shinn Asuka - the pilot for the 'Destiny' was the exact same one whom piloted the 'Freedom' that took you down - in prior. Therefore, its' no wonder that Athrun ended up in that - bad shape ...
Before you asked, I had no idea why Athrun had another person with him in the cockpit - but he just did. That, was something you have to ask him - when he wakes.
Meyrin Hawke, the girl's name - she had woken a while earlier, but was unable to form coherent sentences, as she was still having a fever from slight infection. Therefore, we were still unable to get all the details of the event - yet. "
Turning to the hysterical blonde, Michelle started. " Cagalli, stop hovering over Athrun - and let Josephine do her job. Otherwise, Athrun would never get well enough to wake and talk to us ... "
The blonde blinked, before turning questioning eyes to Michelle. "Huh ? Josephine ?"
Michelle resisted her urge to roll her eyes in response, and said. "Josephine Mckenzie - younger sister of James Mckenzie. 19 years old, young but experienced in the fields of medical world ... and she was our spy in the Earth Alliance Forces - placed by your late father, Lord Uzumi Nala Attha.
A very knowledgable and capable doctor - was very well aware of the Earth Alliance - 'Extended' pilots' programmes.
So I'll say let her continue her job of patching up Athrun Zala - if it were not for her existence on board of the 'Sapphire' when Athrun was retrieved from the cockpit, I'll say - its' goodbye to the ace pilot of Justice - back then. "
Cagalli gaped, before staring down at Athrun - again. Her voice quivering, she asked. "How bad was it ? When he was first found ... "
Michelle sighed, "Bad enough - I'll say its' as bad as how Kira was, when he was being cared by Lacus - up in the PLANTs, during the last war. Thankfully, Josephine was able to get the bleeding to stop before it worsen any further. "
"By the way, don't just stand here gaping and staring at the summary of Athrun's injury ! Mirialla - I hate to say this, but can someone please get Meyrin to an empty room ? Do you want her to keep lying atop of the stretcher and stayed down here - in the middle of a corridor ?" Michelle spoke aloud, attracting everyone's attention to herself.
"Oh right ... " Mirialla sprang into actions, immediately and settled the unconscious redhead in the room - next to the one which Athrun Zala was placed in.
Spotting the sight of Neo Lorrnoke, Michelle could yell - she had forgotten about addressing the Captain of the 'Phantom Pain' Squad; between all the chaos that was taking place.
"Neo Lorrnoke ? Well... anyway, I believed there's someone you would like to meet and see for yourself. Speaking of which, Nicol - go and retrieve them from the outside. The 'Sapphire' would have docked itself - by now! " Michelle instructed, feeling stifled by the tension in the air.
Nicol, noticing Michelle's temper ready to burst - reacted instantly, making a quick dash to the outside of the Archangel. Having every intention in mind, to locate their 'Extended' guest and the orange-haired Coordinator - for their presence on board of the Archangel.
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C.E 73, December 26
Venue : Minerva
Time : 11 00 hours
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"Luna ... Captain's calling for you ... " Vino announced, as he stepped into the cafeteria.
"Eh ? Whatever for ?" Lunamaria asked, in bewilderment.
"Looks like she's making it official for you to be using the 'Impulse' - now that, Shinn had the 'Destiny' ... " Vino responded, his voice sounding stiff and strangled.
Lunamaria said nothing about Vino's attitude, she knew the former had good relations with Meyrin - therefore, was still sore over the issue of Shinn shooting down Meyrin.
"Got it, be there in a second! " Lunamaria responded, stepping away from Shinn's companion.
As she passes by Vino, she whispered. "Be nice - I know you don't enjoy talking to Shinn, at the moment. But please ... do it for me ?"
Vino reluctantly nodded, but still refrained from speaking with Shinn - and the other boy, obviously sensed Vino's reluctance as he made a move to stay as far away as the usually cheerful technician.
Just then, the announcement came on - informing everyone on the news that the Minerva is now heading out with the rest of the ZAFT Forces to the location of 'Heaven's Base', where the head of the 'Logos' - Lord Dijbil was now in hiding.
Before setting off, they send a warning to the 'Heaven's Base' - telling them to surrender unconditionally, otherwise - they will declare war officially, with the former.
The notice was broadcasted everywhere, and therefore - even the Archangel in ORB, was able to receive the notification. The 'Eternal' and 'Sapphire' received the same message as well, the 'Heaven's Base' was given a period of forty eight hours to respond to the message.
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"Kira, what should we do now ?" Captain Ramius asked, directing her question to the brown haired Coordinator whom was eyeing the message - solemnly.
"Captain, establish an immediate connection to the Eternal - for me. I think we need to talk to Lacus, before everything escalated down to the point of no salvation. " Kira instructed, while praying that they were not too late to salvage the current situation.
Meanwhile, Lacus - on board of the Eternal had the exact idea in mind. She, too decided to discuss the situation with Kira and the rest of the Archangel crew - before everything played exactly into the hands of the Chairman.
Andrew Waltfield frowned, before asking. "Was the situation that bad - already ?"
Lacus sighed, "Yes, and I can only hoped that we are not already too late ... Once 'Heaven's Base' falls - I afraid the next step would be eliminating ORB from the picture ... "
"Eh ?! " Both Andrew Waltfield and Dacoasta turned wide eyes towards Lacus, wondering why the pink haired Coordinator would proclaimed something - that serious.
Lacus shakes her head in response, "Mr. Waltfield - although, I've yet to fully figure out the plan of the Chairman. However, I am beginning to understand his plan - better. Whatever he was planning - ORB would only serves as a hindrance to him.
While eliminating ORB seemed a little extreme for his actions - but, that would be the wise option to made, in a long run. ORB is a country of strong beliefs and ideals, let's not forget its' technology advances - that was considered a threat to most countries. Of course, for the PLANTs - as well.
Therefore, the Chairman would defintely wanted to get ORB out of the picture - for good. If he were to do that, the best time would be - /now/! Especially, now that the whole country were not in Cagalli's control - but controlled by the Seirans'. "
"Aa ... I see ... " Andrew commented, and proceeded to contact the Archangel.
In the meantime, Lacus headed off to the factory within the 'Eternal' to check on the status of their new machines on board. The newly built and manufactured 'Strike Freedom' for Kira, and 'Infinite Justice' for Athrun - Lacus knew Athrun would re-join them, because Athrun was never one to fight for anyone blindly.
Moreover, the Eternal now had the newly built 'Gaia' for Andrew Waltfield as well. Further more, Lacus Clyne had help from several other pilots from the elites that volunteered to help them, after the end of the last war.
Those pilots would be using the 'Dom Troopers' - equipped with the 'jet-stream attack', when all three units combined forces to fight against their common enemies.
After checking with the person in charge of the manufacturing and building of the Mobile Suits on board, Lacus told the former to hurry along with the machines' final adjustments. She made it a mental point to thank the former Representative Amalfi - for providing them with the materials needed for their machines' units.
The former, along with Representative Jule, Representative Ayman and Representative Elthman had joined up forces with the Clyne Faction - after the last war ended. While the other three representatives stayed within the supreme council, Representative Amalfi had retired from his position on the council and concentrated on the manufacturing of Mobile Suits, and the training of more young pilots for the ZAFT Forces - instead.
to be continued
Date started: 21/06/07
Date completed: 21/06/07
Date edited: 15/09/07
