A Song For You
At PLANT, Athrun went to Patrick Zala's Headquarter. As he went in, a lot of people were discussing about the defeat and the subject of Lacus being a traitor. After all the people were gone, Patrick sat on his armchair tiredly. Athrun went forward, looking worried at him.
Athrun: Father...
Patrick: What's with that posture?
Athrun quickly raises his hand in a salute position.
Athrun: Please excuse me! Chairman Zala!
Patrick: You know of the situation?
Athrun: Sir! No, but... I can't believe it! Lacus helping a spy... That is utter nonsense...
Patrick press a button on his desk, and a monitor screen appears on the wall. It shows Freedom, Lacus and a guy standing on the bridge. Patrick zoom in the picture which shows Lacus's face.
Patrick: This is a camera recording from the munitions factory. The thief of Freedom occurred just after this. Who wouldn't be suspicious of her when we have evidence like this? No matter what you said, it is the truth! Lacus Clyne is no longer your fiancée. It's not official yet, but she's now considered as fugitive who has committed the crime of high treason. As for you, remove anything or anyone that could be assumed to have a connection to helping in the thief of the X10A Freedom and it's pilot. Commandeer the X09A Justice from the munitions factory and starts your mission as soon as you're ready. If you cannot reover Freedom, destroyed it completely!
Athrun: Anyone or anything that could be assumed to have come in contact with...?
Patrick: The X10A Freedom and the X09A Justice are units that are equipped with Neutron Jammer Cancellers.
Athrun: Neutron Jammer Cancellers? No way!
Song 13: Justice
At the munitions factory. Athrun was following C.Yuki to Justice.
Flashback
Athrun: Why something like that? PLANT decided to get rid of all kinds of nuclear...!
Patrick: that energy is something that is needed in order to win now! Your mission is crucial! Prepare yourself for it!! And one more thing, I heard from the Clyne family's doctor that she was pregnant!
Athrun:!!
Flash End
C.Yuki: Nicol used to like her singing.
Athrun: Nicol was really a...
C.Yuki: No, it's okay... I'm sorry. I know, it's war... I'll be the one to take vengeance.
Athrun: No...
C.Yuki: But like you or Nicol... There are tons of young men fighting and sacrificing their lives... Why is it that there are people who would betray us?! I just can't stand it! There are tons of sacrifices made already! That's why...we even decide to equip ourselves with Neutron Jammer Cancellers!
Athrun thought of Lacus and the times when they are together.
Radio: Starts the final mobile stimulation. All crew members on F-Block are to make a connections.
C.Yuki: If that were to fall into the hands of Earth, they'd rejoice and start using nukes again! That need to be stopped, no matter what! Please, Athrun...
Athrun look up at Justice.
Back to Kira and the others, they landed on a deserted land. Everyone came down from Archangel to meet their old friend. Kira came down from Freedom and walk towards them.
Sai: Kira...
Kira stops in front of Flaga and Ramius. He smiles at them.
Kira: Thankfully... I was able to make it on time.
Ramius: You are really...Kira-kun, right?
Kira: Hai.
Miriallia: KIRA!!
All of the other members runs towards him and hug him. All of them are glad to see him. Kira realized that Fllay wasn't there, but he did not care about it either. He look at Ramius and Flaga.
Kira: Looks like there are a lot of things to talk about.
Ramius: Yeah...
Kira: I also have a lot of things to ask.
Ramius: I'm sure you do.
Flaga: Were you with ZAFT?
Kira: Hai, but I'm not a part of ZAFT. And now...I'm not with Earth either.
Everyone: !!
Ramius: I understand. Let's talk about it first. And that unit? What are you going to do with it?
Kira: If you're talking about equipment or resupply, it doesn't needs anything right now. That thing is equipped with a Neutron Jammer Canceller.
Flaga: Neuton Jammer Canceller? Then...that thing is fueled by nuclear power? Where in the world did they...?
Kira: If you want the data from me, I'll refuse and leave this place.
At that moment, Kira thought of Lacus, who was still on PLANT.
Kira: If you try to take it away from me, I'll protect it, even if it means going against you!
Ramius: Kira-kun...
Flaga: You...
Kira: It was my responsibility, since I was entrusted with it.
Ramius: I understand. I'll assure you that we will never touch that unit. (To the crew)Understand?
Kira: Arigatou.
Back at PLANT, at the Clyne mansion, Athrun went to search for Lacus. The mansion was badly destroyed, glasses were broken, tables, bed and chairs are all destroyed. The flowers were scattered everywhere in the garden.
Athrun: Lacus...
Suddenly, he heard a sound within the bushes. He turns around quick with his hands in his pocket hanging onto his gun.
Pink-chan: KIRA DES!! I can't accept it!!
Pink Haro hops towards the rose garden and Athrun tries to catch it.
Athrun: Haro!!
Pink-chan heard him and it bounce back. Athrun shield his face and capture it with his hand when it was about to hit straight at his face. He look at Pink-chan as it has dirt over him. He look at the once beautiful white rose garden. And then he thinks back about Lacus.
Lacus: These flowers are the first audience that listened to my song. It's a flower worth remembering.
Pink-chan hop down from Athrun's hand.
Pink-chan: HARO GENKI!!
It hops back to his hand again.
Pink-chan: YOU TOO!!
Athrun suddenly have an idea where Lacus might be, it was the concert hall where she has her first concert. He take Pink-chan along with him and run towards the hall.
Back on Archangel, Kira was talking to the crews at the bridge.
Kira: So, that was the plan...?
Flaga: There's no mistake.
Ramius: They didn't said anything to us.
Flaga: Headquarters knew that the target of ZAFT's attack was Alaska all along. On top of that, they knew for a long time... That's the reason why they laid out Cyclops in the basement.
Kira thought back when he was back in PLANT, when they received the news that the target was Alaska.
Kira: It's the same for PLANT...
Ramius: ?
Kira: So what do Murrue-san and the crew of Archangel plan to do now?
Ramius: What will we going to do...?
Crew member: We can't use any communications because of the N-Jammers and electromagnetic waves. Should we go to Panama with our own strength?
Flaga: I wonder if they'll be so welcoming. We found out about this, after all...
Ramius: Since thus ship fled the battlefield without an order, it will be consider a fugitive ship.
Crew member: Even if we return, it's still martial law... Looks like we're hung up on another clause.
Ramius: For some reasons... I don't know what we're fighting for anymore.
Kira: Do you think about HOW you must fight with in order to finish this, Murrue-san? I believe that we all must fight with that...
At the leaders' room, Ramius and Flaga sat down for a talk.
Ramius: Orb?
Flaga: Yeah. We have no desire to go back to the military, do we? Everyone else feels the same way.
Ramius: Our execution is pretty much guaranteed.
Flaga: That kid...he'd changed.
Ramius: Eh...
Flaga: What we must fight with...huh?
Kira walks into his room, he look around. He saw a lipstick on the floor, he pick it up and knew that it was Fllay's. he wonders why it was here, in his room. It was then the door opened behind him and Tori flew in and landed on his shoulder. Kira smiles, he nuzzle it with his finger and look at the person at the door, it was Sai.
Sai: It was with me...for some reasons. I didn't want to turn it off.
Kira: Arigatou.
Sai: You really have changed...
Kira: Huh..?
Sai: You're kind of grown up somehow.
Kira: People will change when they became parents.
Sai: What did you said?
Kira: Nothing... "I wondered how's Lacus doing..."
Back at PLANT, Athrun arrived at the hall. It was also ruined due to the war, when Athrun was near the door, he heard a voice, it was Lacus's. he took out his gun and sneak in. he reached the hall room and saw Lacus sitting on a stone, dressed in her blue concert costume, her hair tied up in two high ponytails.
Athrun: Lacus?
Mizu no naka ni yoru ga yureteru
Kanashii hodo shizuka ni tatazumu
Midorinasu kishibe
Utsukushii yoake wo
Tada matte iraretara
Kirei na kokoro de
Athrun walk down towards the stage. At the same time he flash back about the moment when he met with Kira.
Kurai umi to sora no mukou ni
Arasoi no nai basho ga aruno to
Osiete kureta no wa dare
Dare mo ga tadori tsukenai
Soretomo dareka no kokoro no naka ni
He then thought about the last fight they have. Which almost killed the both of them.
Mizu no nagare wo shizumete
Kureru daichi wo uruosu shirabe
Ima wa doko nimo nakutemo
Kitto jibun de te ni ireruno
Itsumo, itsuka, kitto
He thought Cagalli's words.
Cagalli: Kill because someone was killed...Get killed because he killed...Do you think peace will ever come like that?!
Pink-chan jump from Athrun to the stage and onto Lacus's hand.
Pink-chan: Thanks! Thanks! Lacus!!
Lacus: Ara, Pink-chan! It looks like you've brought it along. Arigatou.
Athrun: Lacus!
Lacus: Yes?
Athrun jump onto the stage and face her.
Athrun: What is all the meaning of this?!
Lacus: Are you not here because you've heard the whole story?
Athrun: So, it's true...that you have helped a spy and you're...you're...
Lacus: That I'm pregnant?
Athrun: Why did you do that?!
Lacus: I've never helped a spy.
Athrun: Eh?!
Lacus: All I did was give it to Kira. Gave him a new sword.
Athrun:!!
Lacus: It is necessary for Kira right now, and it is to fill his emptiness...
Athrun: Kira...What are you talking about?! Kira is...He's...!
Lacus: Did you kill him?
Athrun was taken back by her words. Lacus smiles at him.
Lacus: It's alright. He is still alive.
Athrun (aims his gun at Lacus): Liar! What is the meaning of this...?! Lacus Clyne! Saying impossible things like this...! He... there's no way that he can be alive!
Lacus: Markio-sama brought him to me. Kira mentioned that he fought with you.
Athrun: !!
Lacus: Are you unable to believe what I am saying? Then, why don't you confirm it for yourself? On the battlefield... and even on PLANT, to which you've recently returned... Have you not seen anything?
Athrun thought about all the fight he have been though.
Athrun: Lacus...
Lacus look at him strictly, using that commanding voice of hers.
Lacus: What do you believe in and fight for, Athrun? Is it for the medals? Your father's orders?!
Athrun: Lacus...!
Lacus: If it is true... Kira may become your enemies once again.
Athrun: !!
Lacus: And I as well...
Without their noticing, some men dressed in black was coming into the building. Lacus stands up and walks slowly towards Athrun.
Lacus: If I was your enemy...would you shoot me..? Athrun Zala of ZAFT!!
Athrun: I'm...I'm...
???: Lacus-sama!
Both of them look in front and saw the guys dressed in black was pointing guns at them. Athrun stand in front of Lacus, trying to shield her.
M.I.B(man in black): Good work, Athrun Zala.
Athrun: What do you mean?!
M.I.B: She's definitely your fiancée. It turned out to be better. Now, please stand aside. She's a fugitive who had committed national treason. We even have orders to terminate her if she does not cooperate. Will you still protect her?
Athrun: That's impossible!!
Suddenly one of the guys was shot down, Athrun grabs the chance and carries Lacus to hid behind a huge rock. After all the M.I.B are shot down, some guys wearing the ZAFT uniform came out. (their uniform colours was green, not red.)
???: Lacus-sama!
Lacus: Arigatou, Athrun.
???: Lacus-sama, are you alright? We should find a place quick for you to rest.
Lacus: What about Markio-sama.
???: He's awaken safetly.
Lacus: Well Athrun, thank you for bringing Pink-chan.
Pink-chan: Thanks! Thanks!
Athrun: ......
Lacus: Kira's on Earth. Why don't you try talking to him? With your friend...
Athrun: Lacus...
Lacus and the others walk off, leaving Athrun in the hall. He thought for a while and he decide to go and look for Kira. He went back to the munitions factory. He changed into his space suit and went into Justice.
Radio: A-50 Signal Proclaimed. No abnormalities in the various parts. Course clear.
Athrun operates the program as he gets ready to be launch.
Radio: Launch from current station, granted. Countdown starting at T-200.
Athrun thought back about the words that Lacus have said to him.
Lacus: What do you believe in and fight for, Athrun? Is it for the medals? Your father's orders?!
Lacus: Why don't you try talking to him? With your friend...
Athrun: Kira...What in the world are you?! Athrun Zala, Justice Lanched!!
Stay tuned for the next chapter!!
At PLANT, Athrun went to Patrick Zala's Headquarter. As he went in, a lot of people were discussing about the defeat and the subject of Lacus being a traitor. After all the people were gone, Patrick sat on his armchair tiredly. Athrun went forward, looking worried at him.
Athrun: Father...
Patrick: What's with that posture?
Athrun quickly raises his hand in a salute position.
Athrun: Please excuse me! Chairman Zala!
Patrick: You know of the situation?
Athrun: Sir! No, but... I can't believe it! Lacus helping a spy... That is utter nonsense...
Patrick press a button on his desk, and a monitor screen appears on the wall. It shows Freedom, Lacus and a guy standing on the bridge. Patrick zoom in the picture which shows Lacus's face.
Patrick: This is a camera recording from the munitions factory. The thief of Freedom occurred just after this. Who wouldn't be suspicious of her when we have evidence like this? No matter what you said, it is the truth! Lacus Clyne is no longer your fiancée. It's not official yet, but she's now considered as fugitive who has committed the crime of high treason. As for you, remove anything or anyone that could be assumed to have a connection to helping in the thief of the X10A Freedom and it's pilot. Commandeer the X09A Justice from the munitions factory and starts your mission as soon as you're ready. If you cannot reover Freedom, destroyed it completely!
Athrun: Anyone or anything that could be assumed to have come in contact with...?
Patrick: The X10A Freedom and the X09A Justice are units that are equipped with Neutron Jammer Cancellers.
Athrun: Neutron Jammer Cancellers? No way!
Song 13: Justice
At the munitions factory. Athrun was following C.Yuki to Justice.
Flashback
Athrun: Why something like that? PLANT decided to get rid of all kinds of nuclear...!
Patrick: that energy is something that is needed in order to win now! Your mission is crucial! Prepare yourself for it!! And one more thing, I heard from the Clyne family's doctor that she was pregnant!
Athrun:!!
Flash End
C.Yuki: Nicol used to like her singing.
Athrun: Nicol was really a...
C.Yuki: No, it's okay... I'm sorry. I know, it's war... I'll be the one to take vengeance.
Athrun: No...
C.Yuki: But like you or Nicol... There are tons of young men fighting and sacrificing their lives... Why is it that there are people who would betray us?! I just can't stand it! There are tons of sacrifices made already! That's why...we even decide to equip ourselves with Neutron Jammer Cancellers!
Athrun thought of Lacus and the times when they are together.
Radio: Starts the final mobile stimulation. All crew members on F-Block are to make a connections.
C.Yuki: If that were to fall into the hands of Earth, they'd rejoice and start using nukes again! That need to be stopped, no matter what! Please, Athrun...
Athrun look up at Justice.
Back to Kira and the others, they landed on a deserted land. Everyone came down from Archangel to meet their old friend. Kira came down from Freedom and walk towards them.
Sai: Kira...
Kira stops in front of Flaga and Ramius. He smiles at them.
Kira: Thankfully... I was able to make it on time.
Ramius: You are really...Kira-kun, right?
Kira: Hai.
Miriallia: KIRA!!
All of the other members runs towards him and hug him. All of them are glad to see him. Kira realized that Fllay wasn't there, but he did not care about it either. He look at Ramius and Flaga.
Kira: Looks like there are a lot of things to talk about.
Ramius: Yeah...
Kira: I also have a lot of things to ask.
Ramius: I'm sure you do.
Flaga: Were you with ZAFT?
Kira: Hai, but I'm not a part of ZAFT. And now...I'm not with Earth either.
Everyone: !!
Ramius: I understand. Let's talk about it first. And that unit? What are you going to do with it?
Kira: If you're talking about equipment or resupply, it doesn't needs anything right now. That thing is equipped with a Neutron Jammer Canceller.
Flaga: Neuton Jammer Canceller? Then...that thing is fueled by nuclear power? Where in the world did they...?
Kira: If you want the data from me, I'll refuse and leave this place.
At that moment, Kira thought of Lacus, who was still on PLANT.
Kira: If you try to take it away from me, I'll protect it, even if it means going against you!
Ramius: Kira-kun...
Flaga: You...
Kira: It was my responsibility, since I was entrusted with it.
Ramius: I understand. I'll assure you that we will never touch that unit. (To the crew)Understand?
Kira: Arigatou.
Back at PLANT, at the Clyne mansion, Athrun went to search for Lacus. The mansion was badly destroyed, glasses were broken, tables, bed and chairs are all destroyed. The flowers were scattered everywhere in the garden.
Athrun: Lacus...
Suddenly, he heard a sound within the bushes. He turns around quick with his hands in his pocket hanging onto his gun.
Pink-chan: KIRA DES!! I can't accept it!!
Pink Haro hops towards the rose garden and Athrun tries to catch it.
Athrun: Haro!!
Pink-chan heard him and it bounce back. Athrun shield his face and capture it with his hand when it was about to hit straight at his face. He look at Pink-chan as it has dirt over him. He look at the once beautiful white rose garden. And then he thinks back about Lacus.
Lacus: These flowers are the first audience that listened to my song. It's a flower worth remembering.
Pink-chan hop down from Athrun's hand.
Pink-chan: HARO GENKI!!
It hops back to his hand again.
Pink-chan: YOU TOO!!
Athrun suddenly have an idea where Lacus might be, it was the concert hall where she has her first concert. He take Pink-chan along with him and run towards the hall.
Back on Archangel, Kira was talking to the crews at the bridge.
Kira: So, that was the plan...?
Flaga: There's no mistake.
Ramius: They didn't said anything to us.
Flaga: Headquarters knew that the target of ZAFT's attack was Alaska all along. On top of that, they knew for a long time... That's the reason why they laid out Cyclops in the basement.
Kira thought back when he was back in PLANT, when they received the news that the target was Alaska.
Kira: It's the same for PLANT...
Ramius: ?
Kira: So what do Murrue-san and the crew of Archangel plan to do now?
Ramius: What will we going to do...?
Crew member: We can't use any communications because of the N-Jammers and electromagnetic waves. Should we go to Panama with our own strength?
Flaga: I wonder if they'll be so welcoming. We found out about this, after all...
Ramius: Since thus ship fled the battlefield without an order, it will be consider a fugitive ship.
Crew member: Even if we return, it's still martial law... Looks like we're hung up on another clause.
Ramius: For some reasons... I don't know what we're fighting for anymore.
Kira: Do you think about HOW you must fight with in order to finish this, Murrue-san? I believe that we all must fight with that...
At the leaders' room, Ramius and Flaga sat down for a talk.
Ramius: Orb?
Flaga: Yeah. We have no desire to go back to the military, do we? Everyone else feels the same way.
Ramius: Our execution is pretty much guaranteed.
Flaga: That kid...he'd changed.
Ramius: Eh...
Flaga: What we must fight with...huh?
Kira walks into his room, he look around. He saw a lipstick on the floor, he pick it up and knew that it was Fllay's. he wonders why it was here, in his room. It was then the door opened behind him and Tori flew in and landed on his shoulder. Kira smiles, he nuzzle it with his finger and look at the person at the door, it was Sai.
Sai: It was with me...for some reasons. I didn't want to turn it off.
Kira: Arigatou.
Sai: You really have changed...
Kira: Huh..?
Sai: You're kind of grown up somehow.
Kira: People will change when they became parents.
Sai: What did you said?
Kira: Nothing... "I wondered how's Lacus doing..."
Back at PLANT, Athrun arrived at the hall. It was also ruined due to the war, when Athrun was near the door, he heard a voice, it was Lacus's. he took out his gun and sneak in. he reached the hall room and saw Lacus sitting on a stone, dressed in her blue concert costume, her hair tied up in two high ponytails.
Athrun: Lacus?
Mizu no naka ni yoru ga yureteru
Kanashii hodo shizuka ni tatazumu
Midorinasu kishibe
Utsukushii yoake wo
Tada matte iraretara
Kirei na kokoro de
Athrun walk down towards the stage. At the same time he flash back about the moment when he met with Kira.
Kurai umi to sora no mukou ni
Arasoi no nai basho ga aruno to
Osiete kureta no wa dare
Dare mo ga tadori tsukenai
Soretomo dareka no kokoro no naka ni
He then thought about the last fight they have. Which almost killed the both of them.
Mizu no nagare wo shizumete
Kureru daichi wo uruosu shirabe
Ima wa doko nimo nakutemo
Kitto jibun de te ni ireruno
Itsumo, itsuka, kitto
He thought Cagalli's words.
Cagalli: Kill because someone was killed...Get killed because he killed...Do you think peace will ever come like that?!
Pink-chan jump from Athrun to the stage and onto Lacus's hand.
Pink-chan: Thanks! Thanks! Lacus!!
Lacus: Ara, Pink-chan! It looks like you've brought it along. Arigatou.
Athrun: Lacus!
Lacus: Yes?
Athrun jump onto the stage and face her.
Athrun: What is all the meaning of this?!
Lacus: Are you not here because you've heard the whole story?
Athrun: So, it's true...that you have helped a spy and you're...you're...
Lacus: That I'm pregnant?
Athrun: Why did you do that?!
Lacus: I've never helped a spy.
Athrun: Eh?!
Lacus: All I did was give it to Kira. Gave him a new sword.
Athrun:!!
Lacus: It is necessary for Kira right now, and it is to fill his emptiness...
Athrun: Kira...What are you talking about?! Kira is...He's...!
Lacus: Did you kill him?
Athrun was taken back by her words. Lacus smiles at him.
Lacus: It's alright. He is still alive.
Athrun (aims his gun at Lacus): Liar! What is the meaning of this...?! Lacus Clyne! Saying impossible things like this...! He... there's no way that he can be alive!
Lacus: Markio-sama brought him to me. Kira mentioned that he fought with you.
Athrun: !!
Lacus: Are you unable to believe what I am saying? Then, why don't you confirm it for yourself? On the battlefield... and even on PLANT, to which you've recently returned... Have you not seen anything?
Athrun thought about all the fight he have been though.
Athrun: Lacus...
Lacus look at him strictly, using that commanding voice of hers.
Lacus: What do you believe in and fight for, Athrun? Is it for the medals? Your father's orders?!
Athrun: Lacus...!
Lacus: If it is true... Kira may become your enemies once again.
Athrun: !!
Lacus: And I as well...
Without their noticing, some men dressed in black was coming into the building. Lacus stands up and walks slowly towards Athrun.
Lacus: If I was your enemy...would you shoot me..? Athrun Zala of ZAFT!!
Athrun: I'm...I'm...
???: Lacus-sama!
Both of them look in front and saw the guys dressed in black was pointing guns at them. Athrun stand in front of Lacus, trying to shield her.
M.I.B(man in black): Good work, Athrun Zala.
Athrun: What do you mean?!
M.I.B: She's definitely your fiancée. It turned out to be better. Now, please stand aside. She's a fugitive who had committed national treason. We even have orders to terminate her if she does not cooperate. Will you still protect her?
Athrun: That's impossible!!
Suddenly one of the guys was shot down, Athrun grabs the chance and carries Lacus to hid behind a huge rock. After all the M.I.B are shot down, some guys wearing the ZAFT uniform came out. (their uniform colours was green, not red.)
???: Lacus-sama!
Lacus: Arigatou, Athrun.
???: Lacus-sama, are you alright? We should find a place quick for you to rest.
Lacus: What about Markio-sama.
???: He's awaken safetly.
Lacus: Well Athrun, thank you for bringing Pink-chan.
Pink-chan: Thanks! Thanks!
Athrun: ......
Lacus: Kira's on Earth. Why don't you try talking to him? With your friend...
Athrun: Lacus...
Lacus and the others walk off, leaving Athrun in the hall. He thought for a while and he decide to go and look for Kira. He went back to the munitions factory. He changed into his space suit and went into Justice.
Radio: A-50 Signal Proclaimed. No abnormalities in the various parts. Course clear.
Athrun operates the program as he gets ready to be launch.
Radio: Launch from current station, granted. Countdown starting at T-200.
Athrun thought back about the words that Lacus have said to him.
Lacus: What do you believe in and fight for, Athrun? Is it for the medals? Your father's orders?!
Lacus: Why don't you try talking to him? With your friend...
Athrun: Kira...What in the world are you?! Athrun Zala, Justice Lanched!!
Stay tuned for the next chapter!!