A/N: Kenji is going to be in for a surprise in this chapter.

Disclaimer: I do not own Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans.


Falcon of Tekkadan

Chapter 43: Revealed Intentions

The revolution within Gjallarhorn led by McGillis Fareed had begun three days after Tekkadan's attack on JPT Trust. The revolutionaries have already taken control of most of Gjallarhorn Headquarters, with most of the Seven Stars detained. They have also taken control of the communication facilities and are broadcasting the speech given by the revolutionary Liza Enza. Tekkadan had helped them build a defense against the Arianrhod in Earth's orbit, Mikazuki was dealing with the enemy Mobile Suits, and Kenji was at the Bauduin Estate as part of the security detail to protect Almiria while Phoenix Flame Eternal was outside deactivated at a safe distance to prevent Ahab Waves from disrupting the Estate's power.

Kenji was sitting next to Almiria and her maid, they were in the middle of a video call with Cookie, Cracker, and Fuka. Almiria was wearing the oversized Tekkadan jacket that Kenji had McGillis give her. It looked similar to the one Atra wears.

"So, Macky is really going to create a world where social status won't matter?" Almiria asked.

"That's as far as I know, yes." Kenji said.

"Is this revolution thing really necessary?" Cookie asked.

"It's kind of, extreme, don't you think?" Cracker asked.

"Tekkadan was kicked out of Teiwaz for attacking JPT Trust and killing Jasley Donomikols. We've got no other choice if we want to get to the place where we belong, which Orga believes is becoming King of Mars." Kenji explained.

"Thank goodness Takaki quit Tekkadan after that mess between Arbrau and the SAU. I don't want him getting hurt." Fuka said.

"We've almost gotten complete control of this place. Now we just need to wait for Mac to do his part." Kenji said.

Almiria tilted her head. "And that would be...?"

"Okay, he didn't say, but we've got nothing left to lose now. We're going all in, whatever Mac is doing, he better not choke up." Kenji said.

"Is the Arianrhod really going to fight you guys?" Cookie asked.

"From what I heard, they have more than double the number of our ships, so I hope not." Kenji said.

They receive a call from Mikazuki.

"It's big brother." Kenji answers the call. "What is it?"

"My scanners just picked up something heading towards Chocolate Man's position, I might need your help, little brother." Mikazuki said.

Kenji nodded. "Understood, I'll be right there."

Mikazuki left the call.

Kenji stood up. "Sorry girls, Mac's going to get into trouble, and I need to help big brother bail him out."

"Does Mikazuki Augus really have to call Macky Chocolate Man?" Almiria asked.

"He did give Cookie and Cracker a bag of chocolates from their first meeting, so... yeah. Oh, and before I forget." Kenji handed his tanto knife to Almiria. "Use this to protect yourself."

Almiria nodded. "Right. Thank you, Kenji."

Kenji then left the mansion.

Kenji then made his way to Phoenix and started it up. Once it was active, he flew over to Barbatos' position. "Alright. Where's Mac?"

Mikazuki points to the main complex where a hole was made at the top. "I'm told that Chocolate man is in a special chamber over there."

Kenji nodded. "Let's go."

Barbatos and Phoenix flew into the hole, one at a time, and found McGillis standing in front of a white and blue Gundam Frame with thruster wings similar to the ones on Phoenix but without the feather blades. There was also a mysterious light blue Gundam Frame and from its cockpit stood...

"Gaelio? Gaelio Bauduin? You're alive?" Kenji asked.

"Barbatos and Phoenix." McGillis said.

Gaelio went back inside Gundam Vidar.

"Can I kill him?" Mikazuki asked.

Kenji tried to object. "What? Hey big brother, hold on a second."

"Yeah, do it." McGillis said.

Kenji was surprised. "What? Mac? You want your best friend killed?" He takes out his sword. "What's going on here?" Kenji thought.

Barbatos engaged Vidar, pushing it back with the Mobile Armor tail.

"Kenji Hayabusa might not be willing to fight you. But you can't win against Mikazuki Augus, Gaelio." McGillis said.

"You're right. It might be impossible for me. But with the two of us..." Gaelio started.

"What?" McGillis asked.

"Is there another Mobile Suit?" Kenji asked.

"Ein!" Gaelio screamed.

Kenji's eyes had widened. "Ein? Ein Dalton? I thought big brother killed him at Edmonton."

"Use me as you wish. I hand over my body to you." Gaelio said.

Mikazuki was confused. "Huh?"

Barbatos launched its tail Vidar, only to miss with Vidar suddenly appearing behind Barbatos.

Kenji tried to warn Mikazuki. "Big brother, behind you!"

Vidar managed to kick Barbatos to the wall before anyone can react.

McGillis was surprised. "What?"

"Only Ein Dalton in the giant Graze could pull off a move like that..." Kenji then realized something. "Oh my god, did they fuse him with that Gundam Frame or something?"

Mikazuki started to remember his previous fight with Ein. "Those moves. I know him."

Phoenix tried to cut off one of Vidar's arms but ended up missing and suddenly hit the wall instead.

"He's fast..." Kenji said.

"You're fighting the wrong man, Kenji. McGillis is your real enemy!" Gaelio said.

"What's that supposed to mean…?" Kenji asked.

Vidar flew up and started to open fire on Barbatos with its handguns. Barbatos blocked the gunfire then threw its weapon at Vidar. Vidar dodged it and tried to kick Barbatos. Barbatos managed to block the kick. Phoenix then tried to cut off Vidar's leg, but Vidar fired one of its handguns at Phoenix, causing it to use one of its wings in shield mode. Barbatos then took the opportunity to latch onto Vidar but Vidar propelled itself away from Barbatos. Barbatos launched its tail at Vidar again but Vidar managed to dodge it multiple times. Phoenix flew towards Vidar to cut off a limb with its wings in blade mode but was kicked away, luckily it quickly changed back into shield mode so there wasn't too much damage. Barbatos then tried to use its hand claws to stab Vidar but was kicked to the floor.

"This dude is trouble." Mikazuki said.

"Careful, that's Gaelio- I mean Gali Gali." Kenji warned.

"That's Gali Gali?" Mikazuki asked.

Barbatos and Phoenix started to chase Vidar outside. After a few clashes, they were on the outer platform, that's when they noticed the other Mobile Suit from that chamber flying.

"Mac? Is he piloting that thing? Is that what he was after the whole time?" Kenji asked.

"Three against one?" Gaelio said.

Mikazuki had an idea about who is there. "Is that...?"

Gaelio then spoke to Mikazuki and Kenji. "I apologize for the past. For despising your kind, those who had the Alaya-Vijnana surgery. Kenji, please open your eyes, McGillis was using Almiria as a tool for his own selfish purposes the entire time."

This surprised Kenji. "What's that supposed to…!"

Vidar then retreated, but before Barbatos can chase it, McGillis contacted Mikazuki. "No need to chase him. My plan has succeeded."

McGillis then proceeded to broadcast his speech to everyone. "Listen well, all of Gjallarhorn. From a sleep of 300 years and into the hands of McGillis Fareed, Bael is resurrected!"

"So that Gundam Frame is called Bael? It must be very important to Gjallarhorn if Mac was after it this whole time." Kenji commented. "But what did Gaelio mean by…?"

"Every Gjallarhorn member must understand what this Mobile Suit means. In Gjallarhorn, the one who controls Bael has absolute power. He reigns supreme. You must obey, notwithstanding your rank or philosophy..." McGillis continued with his speech.

"Man, this guy just loves to talk, we get it, you're the big boss now..." Kenji saw a notification on the screen. "What the heck? An interruption in the broadcast?"

Gaelio's face appeared on the screen. "My name is Gaelio Bauduin. The son of Seven Stars member Lord Gallus Bauduin! I, Gaelio Bauduin, declare here and now. I will defeat the traitor McGillis Fareed."

"Gaelio…" Kenji said aloud. "I don't like Mac, sure, but why is he my real enemy? And how does Almiria fit into all this?"

Meanwhile at the Bauduin mansion, Almiria was watching the broadcast. "Brother… is alive? And he wants to… kill Macky? What's going on here...?"