Konnichiwa! How is everyone. Well, that last chapter was exciting. And if your wondering why Duo has been calling Faith Angel all the time, it's just one of her nicknames that she acquired during the two years that they trained together. Well, for those of you who are wondering, I am not a very good writer and I'm thinking this up as I go. I haven't seen the entire series yet and I just found out on Feb. 6 that Cagalli and Kira are brother and sister, which is still shocking me to no end. But to clear things up, Faith and Cagalli are not real sisters, Faith is Fllay's sister, and Faith is just really close to Cagalli so they see eachother as sisters. Anyway, I just wanted to say that. Well, on with the fic.

Disclaimer: I do not own Gundam Seed, Gundam Wing, or the manga Gundam Seed Astray. Bu-bye!

Chapter 5

Old friends

Faith's POV

I bent my head low and sighed in relief.

"They're safe." I whispered to myself. I ran to the docking bay, my hair flying out from behind me. Just then the hatch opened and four Gundams came in.

"Kira!" I shouted as the cord pulley lifted him down.

The Gundam released the enemy pilot and he rolled to the ground.

I ran up and jumped into Kira's arms.

"I'm glad you're okay, now I don't have to kill you." I whispered and giggled.

"You were worried for nothing."

"I know…I love you." I whispered into his ear as my grip on him tightened.

"I…love you too." He said. I couldn't believe my ears. I was so happy but if my grip became any tighter, I'd probably choke him.

"Can we cut the mushy crap, he's waking up." Heero said. I let go of Kira and walked over to the pilot.

"Uh…huh? Faith? Is that you Angel?"

"Lowe?"

"Death boy and the Angel of the sky, A.K.A. Faith and Duo. Never thought I'd see you two again." He said weakly.

"(gasp) Lowe!" I gasped in shock.

"Yo." He said.

"Bloody hell! It really is him!"

"Omigod!"

"How have you two been?" I offered my hand to help him up and he took it.

"Well, well, well, time sure has been generous to you Angel." Lowe smirked, admiring my figure. I blushed furiously and held onto my arm that was limp at my side, staring at the ground. Kira stepped in front of me and smiled at Lowe.

"So why were you heading for us with a fleet of Zaft air crafts and another Gundam?"

"They have my real gundam and Julie! I had to do it. I was told that if I successfully brought back Faith and Cagalli, he wouldn't kill Julie." Lowe said. I covered my mouth in shock.

"That bastard. When will he stop! Why are we so important?" I asked myself. And it was something I had to find out for myself.

I looked to Cagalli for guidance but even she didn't know what to do. I walked over to the bulletin board and jotted down a small note.

"Lowe, do you know where they are holding Julie?" I asked. Kira gazed wide eyed at me in surprise.

"They are holding her in the lower cell of a ship, about 5 kilometers away. Why?"

"I think…"

"No." Kira said simply.

"What?"

"You're not going." Kira said. I stood up and faced him. He was treating me like a child. I smiled softly at him.

"Kira, I'm not staying. Listen, I know you're worried but I can take care of myself. I can keep them occupied long enough for you and Lowe to sneak to the cells and get Julie."

"But…" I placed a hand on his cheek and smiled.

"I can do this. I know I can. I'll be fine." I said soothingly.

"And you wont have to worry, cause I'll be there with her. I won't let anything happen to her, I promise." Duo said putting a hand on my shoulder.

"Kira, you have to let me do this." I took his hands in mine and kissed his cheek before running over to one of the skygraspers. Lowe getting in with me.

"Now Lowe, what I want you to do is pretend that you had to take me by force. You might have to be a little rough, but I can handle it. Ready?" I asked him.

"Of course, you know me." He said laughing.

"That's exactly why I'm nervous." I laughed and took off, Kira and the others following behind me.

I had left a small message on the board that said…

Dear Commander,

I'm really sorry, but I had to borrow one of the skygraspers, Cagalli will probably take the other one, I will bring them right back as soon as my mission is complete, promise.

Yours truly,

Faith

It wasn't long before their aircraft came into view. Maybe about 5 min. I sped the plane up and blasted open the hatch. Once inside I cautiously got out, Lowe after me. He grabbed my arms and held them behind my back.

"Sorry Faith." He said. I nodded. Cagalli came rushing over and was about to slap him when I shook my head vigorously and motioned for Duo to do the same.

"SO, you have returned with the cargo?" One of the soldiers asked with a smirk.

"We have been instructed to bring them to the captain of this ship, Captain La Cruse."

"Very well, this way." The soldiers led us to the main bridge, where Ezach and La Cruse were.

"La Cruse!" Lowe yelled as we came through the door.

"Ah, its seems our guests have arrived. How fun." He laughed and walked up to us.

"Thank you Lowe, you may leave, and Julie will be waiting for you at the hanger. But who is this strapping young man?" La Cruse asked looking at Duo.

"I'm Duo Maxwell."

"Well Duo, what is it you want for bringing in the girls?"

"Oh nothing really just…" At that moment Duo thrust out his fist and nailed him right in the face.

"That's for using Julie to get to our friends! And for putting Faith in a situation that she really didn't want to be in!" Duo yelled knocking the attacking guards out of the way. Ezach picked up La Cruse.

"Are you alright sir?"

"Yes, we must get out of here. There is no point in fighting."

"But sir, I can take them."

"I know you can, but this isn't the time to. Wait until they are vulnerable." He said and Ezach reluctantly nodded, escaping through a secret door.

Once all of the guards were taken care of, we made our way back to the hanger were Kira, Athrun, and Heero were waiting for us with…Julie!

"(Gasp) Julie!" I yelled running up to her and hugging her.

"Faith? Wow you look great." Julie said.

"Thanks you too. Oh it's great to see you again."

"Let's save the reunion till we get back to the Arc Angel."

"Hey! Stop you!" Cried some soldiers running towards us.

"Dammit." Heero and Duo pulled out their guns.

"NO! Don't shoot!" I yelled pulling Duo's hand down. He looked at me in disbelief.

"Hey, where do you think you are going? The captain has requested your presence, and we will use as much painful force as possible to get you there."

"Oh really? Well you may tell the captain that I am disinclined to acquiesce his request."

(Sorry lol had to say it)

"HUH?" Everyone stared at me with a dumb founded look.

"Means no." Duo hit his head and shook it.

"Then we will just have to make you!" The guards charged at us I stepped out from behind Duo and Kira to the front of the line. I got into a fighting stance and got ready. The soldiers stopped mid attack and started to laugh.

"Wait? You're going to fight us?" They laughed.

"I prefer to not fight but under the circumstances where I must defend myself, I will."

"Your funeral little girl." The charged again at me ready to hit when I grabbed one's outstretched arm and flung him over my shoulder and into the ground hard. Cagalli, Kira, and Athrun both stared at me in utter bewilderment. The second soldier was much heavier than the other. I would never be able to fling him over my shoulder so I went with the more direct approach. I jumped and kicked him in the jaw, using his own weight against him making him fall backward to the ground, unconscious.

Duo laughed and patted me on the head.

"That's the Angel I remember." He laughed. I smiled at him.

But soon more came and Duo pointed his gun at them, Heero already ready to shoot.

"Duo, Heero, don't!"

"I will without hesitation if they make a move for you, or anyone else for that matter." Duo said in a dangerously quietness that sent shivers up my spine.

"Go ahead kid. It would only give us more reason to attack."

Heero smirked and walked closer to one of them, Duo towards the other, guns still pointed directly at them.

"Heero."

"Do you really want to mess with us? You do realize I could kill you all right now without you even knowing what hit you?" Heero asked with a crazed look in his eye, and you knew then that he was serious. At this you could tell the men were scared. Hell, they were probably near pissing in their freaking pants.

"He-Heero…?" I uttered. See the thing about Heero is, you really, really don't want to piss him off. I'm cowering in fear over here and I'm not even in the "line of fire" so to speak.

Heero cocked the gun and slightly pressed on the trigger of the gun, which made a small click. At that moment, for a single second, my body felt numb, I felt a paralyzing fear that few live to tell about. I didn't want anymore fighting. No more killing. I ran out from behind Kira and stood, arms spread out in the shape of a cross. The guns pointed straight at my forehead, nearly touching me.

"Stop this! It's madness, there is no point in killing these men!" I said, holding back tears.

Heero stared at me. A scowl permanently etched on his face.

"Move, you foolish girl." He said in his monotone voice.

" I won't! I will not allow you to senselessly kill these men. They haven't done anything to us yet!" I protested and stood my ground. I glanced around me. Kira's face expressing so many emotions that I could only guess what he was thinking. Cagalli and Athrun, faces stricken with worry. Finally Duo spoke putting down his gun.

"Damn it. Yue put the gun down. There ain't no way your going to get her to move. Stubborn mule." Duo snickered. I glared at him angerly.

"What did you say Maxwell!"

"I called you a stubborn mule. Na." Duo pulled down his left lower eyelid and stuck out his tongue. I turned red with anger.

"I'm gonna get you for that one Duo Maxwell. Mark my words, when I get through with you, you're going to wish there were a hospital around!" I yelled chasing him around and pulling on his neatly braided hair.

" Now, I suggest that you three fine young men leave." Cagalli said. They nodded and dropped their guns before running out to the main hall.

"Julie, I take it you are riding with Lowe?" I asked calmly. Julie blushed and nodded. I looked over at Kira, who seemed to be rooted to the spot, staring at me wide eyed. I slowly walked over to him and touched his cheek gently.

"Kira? Is everything…alright?" I asked nervously. He thrust out his arms and pulled me into a tight (almost too tight) embrace.

"Don't do that to me." He whispered, nuzzling his nose into my hair.

"I'm sorry Kira." He let go and we climbed into our separate vessels. As soon as we did, the emergency hatch opened.

"Another mission accomplished. (Sigh) Let's go home."

"Sorry Faith, we got to head back to our own place. It was really great seeing you and Duo again. We'll come and visit sometime."

"I'm sorry you and I couldn't spend more time together. See ya!" Julie said. They took off in a different direction.

Kira, Heero, Athrun, Cagalli, Duo and I all swiftly exited the hanger and made our way back to the Arc Angel.

"Very good. Unfortunately, we are in Alaska." The captain said.

"What! You're already there!" Cagalli asked shocked.

"Yes. The General is very anxious to meet you. Especially you and Kira." The captain said sadly.

We arrived at Alaska a few hours later. Kira and I were summoned to the office as soon as we stepped out of the cockpits. Duo and Cagalli followed behind as well as Athrun and Heero. But they were coming more out of curiosity than anything really. We slowly approached two giant side doors. They swung open in an eerie way.

In the shadows five people sat calmly waiting for us to come in. The middle figure looked up and his face was alight.

"Ah. Come in and sit so we can begin."

Hello. I know that some people are disappointed that Kira is not paired with Lacus, but trust me. The next Gundam Seed fic I make will be even better, because Kira will be paired with Lacus. Anyway, another chapter down a few ore to go. The reason I didn't pair him with Lacus this time was because I don't know much about her personality or how she talks. I know she's extremely sweet and hates to fight. But I don't know that much about her. So as soon as I do I will make another Gundam Seed fic. Until then, Sayonara.