Gundam Seed

Chapter 2

Operation Spit-Break

Alternate Version.

This is the second chapter from my alternate version of Gundam Seed. Once again, I changed the whole story just to make it more interesting. I also want to take this chance to thank everyone who read my first chapter and reviewed it. I appreciate it. Thanks a lot and I hope you all enjoy this second chapter.

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The Versalius has made it back to the PLANTs. Kira, Athrun and company disembark for a long break while the council decides the new direction for the war. Meanwhile, the Archangel has managed to survived the raid in Heliopolis and has already made contact with the 8th Fleet. Aboard the Archangel, the captain, Murrue Ramius has an official meeting with the Commander of the 8th Fleet, Lewis Halberton.

Murrue: We had made it out of Heliopolis Commander Halberton, but ZAFT stole the mobile suits that were almost done.

Halberton: (angry) Those pencil pushers are willing to do anything to win this war as soon as possible! I heard that ZAFT are planning a new operation. I think they are aiming for Earth, so the 8th Fleet will remain here on guard and not let them get pass into the atmosphere. While we're here, the Archangel will be re-supplied, and will descend into Earth and head to Alaska. They will know what to do.

Murrue: Understood

Halberton: I thought something like this would happen. But it's not over yet. According to General William Sutherland stationed at JOSH-A in Alaska, they've already have developed three mobile suits and are waiting for the testing of the machine and the potential pilot. Also, according to intelligence, Orb has raised its national defense by having battleships surrounding their islands and have started the mass production of mobile suits.

Murrue: Commander, I assure that the Archangel will make it to Alaska.

Halberton: I'm sure you will.

Also, aboard the Archangel, five kids from Heliopolis volunteered to the Earth Alliance. They were talking about the war. Earth Alliance ace Mu La Flaga comes in.

Mu La Flaga: I see you kids are enjoying your break.

Sai Argyle: Yeah, we needed it.

Tolle Koenig: Lieutenant, where are we going next?

Mu La Flaga: I think we might be going to Earth.

Kuzzey Buskirk: Wow! I've never been to Earth.

Tolle: I heard the ship is being re-supplied. I wonder if we got any type of new aircraft.

Mu La Flaga: Now that you mention it. We got two skygraspers, which can only be used on Earth. Pretty much useless without one the mobile suits stolen, but its better than nothing. It also has a simulation on it.

Tolle: Uh!!!! That's interesting. I want to try it out.

Mu La Flaga: It's not a game you know. Alright, I'll let you, but don't take it as a game.

Tolle: Yes sir!

Mu La Flaga: If you do well, you might end up piloting one of those.

Tolle: That's awesome!

Miriallia Haw: But Tolle, you know that you might get killed.

Tolle: Don't worry, nothing will happen to me. You worry too much Miriallia.

Everyone starts laughing while on a much needed break. Back at the PLANTs, the council has approved the new operation, which was named "Operation Spit-Break". Commander Rau Le Creuset will lead ZAFT forces into Earth. This operation consist of many complex missions, so it will take time for ZAFT to reach Earth and rendezvous at the Gibraltar base in Northern Africa. Meanwhile, Kira is at his apartment, along with his robot pet birdy.

Birdy: Birdy, birdy, birdy!!!!

Kira: I don't know birdy. The reason I joined ZAFT is to just try to end the war sooner, but it's having an effect on me. I feel angst when I take someone's life.

Door bell rings and Kira goes to open the door. By his surprise, is Athrun along with Lacus Clyne.

Kira: Athrun..You caught me by surprise. Hi Ms. Lacus.

Lacus: You must be Athrun's long-time friend. I heard so much about you.

Kira: Well..hmm

Athrun: Are you alright Kira?

Kira: Yes, I'm ok, why don't you two come in and take a sit.

Lacus: Your apartment seems to be very neat Kira.

Kira: I'm not here most of the time Ms. Lacus, I spend more time outside.

Lacus: Lacus is just fine Kira.

They all spend time talking about the war and what's the right thing to do. After a couple of hours, they all go to see Nicol's piano concert. A week has passed, the young ZAFT pilots received a message. They were to meet at the base for briefing. Everyone arrives with their red uniforms and Commander Rau Le Creuset arrives.

Rau Le Creuset: I first want to congratulate all of you for your successful mission. We could not have done it without you and the sacrifice made by Miguel. (Smiles) Anyways, the reason that we're meeting is because I wanted to brief you on your next mission as soon as possible. The council has approved "Operation Spit-Break"

Dearka: I heard about that on the news.

Rau Le Creuset: It's already public here in the PLANTs, but not everywhere else yet. Anyways, this mission consist of a huge amount of ZAFT forces making their way into Earth. We will deploy N-Jammers and rendezvous at the Gibraltar base. Then, we will make our way to Alaska and of course, attack it. Then, we will destroy the mass driver in Panama, which will trap all the Earth Alliance in Earth and we start taking over from there.

Yzak: All of that sounds easy. Aren't we facing opposition before making it to Earth.

Rau Le Creuset: Well of course Yzak. The infamous 8th Fleet is stationed right near Earth.

Nicol: The 8th Fleet. Isn't Lewis Halberton its commander?

Rau Le Creuset: Yes, it's a strong Fleet and we will pass through them.

Kira: Commander, I would like to give a suggestion.

Rau Le Creuset: Yes Kira?

Kira: Why don't we first destroy Artemis?

Yzak: What are you nuts? That fortress is impenetrable, no one can get pass or get close by it.

Kira: Yeah, but think about it. Once we destroy it, it will cause a lot of distraction and that will be our opportunity to attack the 8th Fleet while they are off-guard, and we will be able to make it to Earth without any problems. It will also be easier to make our attacks on Earth.

Rau Le Creuset: Now that you mention it, it's not a bad idea. We don't have to, but I'm sure it will hurt them a lot, since that's the best defensive fortress. Well then, our first mission will be organizing an attack on Artemis. Athrun, Kira, Nicol, Dearka and Yzak, you all will be aboard the Gamov and I want all of you to come up with a strategy to destroy the Artemis. Athrun, I'll leave you in charge of this group.

Athrun: Me sir?

Rau Le Creuset: Yes Athrun, I know you have the ability to lead this team. I'm counting on you. (Leaves the room)

Yzak: What, now this is the elite Zala team.

Dearka: (laughs)

Two days later, the Gamov has been supplied and has the 5 mobile suits aboard. They make their way to Artemis. While cruising in space, the five ZAFT pilots have a meeting.

Athrun: We need to come up with a plan. Artemis is a fortress that has a huge amount of forces, plus that barrier is impernetrable.

Nicol: I got an idea

Yzak: Really? The coward came up with something.

Kira: (Furious) Knock it off Yzak, maybe he came up with something good.

Nicol: I found an interesting feature about my mobile suit, Blitz. It can be turned into a stealth mode called mirage colloid. To be straight, my mobile suit can be invisible, however, my P.S Armor (Phase Shift Armor) is off. I think I can get into the base undetected and destroy the barrier generators and then you guys come in and destroy Artemis.

Dearka: Will you be undetected while invisible?

Nicol: Yes, no radar will detect me. According to intelligence acquired, Artemis only brings up their shields when they are about to be engaged in battle. I guess that when there is no danger, they're wide open for an attack, that is our opportunity.

Athrun: Ok, as soon as we get close enough, we will drop the Blitz and Nicol…you must accomplish your objective and give us a signal. As soon as we receive the signal, we will start our attack. Dearka and Kira, you guys will provide long range cover; make sure the Strike is equipped with the launcher pack Kira.

Kira: Roger that.

Athrun: Yzak and I will go into the fortress and we will destroy any opposition. Because of the battle close to the fortress, we will have easy opportunities to attack the base and end up destroying it. Remember, there are no Ginns supporting, is only our mobile suits out there. Don't get killed and good luck.

After the end of the meeting, the Gamov approaches the fortress, but is still not close. Nicol and the Blitz get ready to launch.

Nicol: Nicol Amalfi…Launching!!!

The Blitz takes off and uses his mirage colloid and makes his way to Artemis. Kira, Athrun, Dearka and Yzak have boarded their mobile suits and are on stand by. The Blitz arrives undetected to Artemis and manages to get in front of the shield generator. Nicol proceeds and destroys the generator. Artemis find out they are under attack and goes into red alert. Nicol sends a signal and the rest of the ZAFT pilots prepare to launch.

Yzak: Yzak Joule….Launching! (Launches with his Duel)

Dearka: Dearka Elsman here…..Launching! (Launches with Buster)

Athrun: Athrun Zala….Launching! (Launches with Aegis)

Then, the Strike is being equipped with the launcher pack and proceeds to the catapult section and is ready to launch.

Kira: Kira Yamato here….Lets do it! (Launches with the Launcher Strike)

The four mobile suits get into their formation, Strike and Buster providing attacks from long range while the Aegis and Duel will help the Blitz in its attack on the interior of the fortress. The Earth Alliance try to counter with a huge amount of Mobile Armors, but they are useless against the superior power of the mobile suits, especially its pilots, who are all coordinators. After a while, the Versalius makes its way to face the 8th Fleet. Couple of minutes later, he receives a transmission from the Gamov.

Rau Le Creuset: What is it?

Gamov Transmitter: Artemis has been destroyed. I repeat, the Artemis has been destroyed. Mission accomplished sir.

Rau Le Creuset: (smiles) Ok, tell everyone to get back into the Gamov and meet the Versalius right where the 8th Fleet is stationed.

Gamov Transmitter: Roger.

Rau Le Creuset: (The Earth Forces won't stand a chance against the mobile suits they built. They will be defeated because of our superiority and skills on piloting it.)

The impenetrable fortress has finally been destroyed by five young coordinators who pilot the newest mobile suits. Now ZAFT is on its way to face the 8th Fleet, who is guarding Earth. Will this operation be a success, or does the Earth Forces have planned something for ZAFT.