The Liberator of the Levitation
Chapter Two -
Neon Guards
Yzak couldn't sleep, couldn't speak, couldn't eat nor could he fight against the people who had restrained him. His headache was pounding so fiercely that had he not been tied up he would've taken a gun and put a bullet in his head. Suddenly a loud voice outside of the infirmary door caught his attention.
"Just who do you think you are?"
"I am Dominic and I have permission to take your commander to a research facility to see what is ailing him."
"Let me see that…" A moment's pause and then "I don't believe it."
"Well now, where is this Yzak Joule?"
"That is none of your god damn business!"
"Shiho? Who is this man?"
"Dearka. Tell this man to get off this ship now."
"What?"
"I am here to take your commander to a research facility."
"Shiho what is going on?" Suddenly the door to the Infirmary opened and a man who was at least a good 6 feet tall entered, his hands clasped behind his back. He wore a smile that gave his headache a sudden lurch and he screamed, arching his back.
"Get out of here right this instant!" Shiho screamed, pointing her finger at the door. Dearka reached for his gun and growled.
"Take another step and I'll empty a round into your head."
Dominic was pleased at what he saw. Very pleased. It was obvious that Yzak was an I.V and, by the looks of his pains, a good one.
"How long has he been like this?"
"Why the hell do you care?" Dearka, as the girl had called him, was obviously suspicious of him. And he had every reason to be. He pulled out his gun and pointed it at Yzak.
"Tell me." Shiho pulled out her own gun and Dearka went to pull the trigger of his own. But before either even had the opportunity he fired the gun from her hand and shot Dearka's gun away. "Tell me." He repeated. They didn't answer. He nodded. "Fine then." He went to fire his gun.
"Three weeks." Dearka whispered, then a little louder. "Almost four." Dominic was taken back.
"Four!" He sharply inhaled glancing at Yzak Joule. "Four weeks…and he's not dead?" Dominic laughed
"Those are the sweetest words I've heard in four months young man."
Jackson didn't know if this was the best thing to happen to him all day…or the worst. Getting away from the brat was a sure blessing but being shot at wasn't his idea of improvement. They were guarding the last door to the core of the Levitation screaming, firing and dodging the oncoming mob. Donald suddenly screamed grabbing his shoulder. He had been disarmed.
"Catch!" He yelled throwing one of his guns. Donald caught it and began to fire once again. Leroy, at seeing his brother injured, went wild!
"You Bastards!"
"Leroy!" Arnold yelled. Nick, who had been shot in the leg and was bleeding badly, cursed as a bullet grazed his ear.
"That was too close!"
"Shut up and keep firing! Aim for the legs and arms! Don't kill them!" Arnold loaded his guns again and dodged as a man approached him with a chainsaw. Suddenly, as if rain, bullets screamed from the sky, their aim true. Men screamed falling having been kneecapped. But half the mob still remained.
"You guys have perfect timing!" Nick yelled
"No, they're late!" Leroy hissed reloading his guns and dodging the oncoming fire from a man whom was covered in armor.
"The doctors will be busy tonight!" Chase yelled, throwing a knife.
"Where is Dr. Hisvando?" The men paled, looking around. Alex cursed.
"Shit! This was just a diversion!"
Yzak screamed again and the men who carried him smiled. He felt like crying, allowing the tears to finally spill, but his dignity didn't allow such a thing. He wanted to demand where he was being taken but the pain wouldn't allow such words to pass his lips.
"We'll mold you. Do not worry, this pain is a gift." Yzak couldn't believe it. 'A gift?'
Dr.Hisvando relaxed and began to type.
"This will end it all. End everything." He typed as fast as physically possible, his fingers flying over the keys. "I win." He whispered typing in the password.
10974-
Suddenly a bullet stuck his arm and he screamed, grabbing his elbow. Turning on his foot he saw a blue haired man, gun in hand. He was not a Zeroman and from what he could remember wasn't a solider on the B squad either.
"W-Who are-"
"Athrun Zala." He answered
"I've never seen you before!"
"I was warned that you were dangerous…An I.V…What power do you posses?" Dr. Hisvando smiled.
"I can feel…" He extended his arm, his fingertips dripping in blood. "I can feel…whispers…" Athrun narrowed his eyes.
"Whispers?"
"Yes…the whispers…the subconscious."
"You can feel your subconscious?"
"And hear it." The man nodded. "Sounds like a small girl."
"And what does she say?"
"Things like… 'Because of me you'll conquer. Because of me I grant you pain."
"I see."
"No…you don't. I haven't slept in twenty-seven days! She doesn't sleep…nor do I" Athrun shivered suddenly. The man turned around to finish his work but Athrun fired his gun. Dr.Hisvando died on the first bullet, but he turned a girls voice passing through his lips. Athrun recoiled; shocked.
"Thank you for killing me…it is what I wanted…yet truly didn't want." The voice died away and Athrun inhaled as the mans body fell to the floor.
"I.V" He whispered to himself lowering his gun.
Kira sat on a chair as Lacus changed his bandages.
"Roderick sure has spirit." She whispered
"Yeah."
"When are you going to explain and answer everything to Cagalli and the others. And don't forget you have to introduce me to your men too." Lacus squirted a cream on her hands
"I know I-" He gasped in pain and Lacus apologized.
"Sorry but it'll only sting for a bit. It has to be applied or else you'll get an infection."
"I'm a coordinator I shouldn't have to worry about these things." Lacus laughed.
"Better safe then sorry."
"I suppose." She paused.
"The last time we met face to face you had been stabbed. Tell me… when we'll we be able to-." She hesitated
"Marry?" he finished for her
"Yes."
"As soon as I feel safe to do so. I don't want Dominic barging in on us and my last words being 'I do'." Lacus paused before she began crying.
"Lacus."
"I love you so much." She whined.
…Morning…
"So Dr. Hisvando has been killed?" Kira asked. Athrun nodded. All the Zeroman (Chase, Dawn, Dave, Alex, Zinc, Arnold, Donald, Leroy, Jackson, Spark, Kevin and Nick) sat at the same table each writing notes, except Chase who was doodling and humming 'Jingle Bells'. Kira sat at the head of the table, his arms crossed. "That is both good and bad news. It is never a nice thing to hear of someone dying but-"
"Lets just cut to the chase and say he was one twisted son of a bitch!" Leroy's statement was backed by the others who raised their hands.
"Agreed!"
"We are not voting on anything." Kira said lazily and the men laughed.
"Hey there's a game on tonight! The Vicks against the Moons!" The men groaned. Jackson looked around, offended by the reaction.
"Soccer again! Damn man!" Kevin crumbled a piece of paper and threw it at him. Jackson caught it.
"It's a great match-up!" He yelled. Athrun laughed. They looked at him.
"Hey Athrun, you like soccer?"
"Sure why?"
"Oh hell no!" Dave growled "Oh bloody hell no!"
"You want to go to the match with me and Chase!" Everyone leaned back in their seats throwing their pens in the air.
"Screw this!"
"I put off a date for this?" Kira cleared his throat having everyone's immediate attention.
"I have known Athrun for a long time and I believe he has the skill to be ranked as a Zeroman." He held up a hand as the men became serious, leaning in possibly to argue. "Listen. Athrun will still do the tests to determine whether or not he's up to the challenge. The same tests you all had to do." Chase's snore made everyone look at him.
"He fell asleep again." Zinc said, "Do we wake him?"
"I don't care…Anyway. He will still do the tests and he will in fact probably make it. So I just thought I'd warn you…" Athrun blinked.
"Pardon? What tests?"
"Lacus, Cagalli, Murrue and Andrew shall be here in a few minutes and I want you each to introduce yourselves…Properly! No crap!"
"But sir!"
"Is it so much to ask?" He groaned
"Yes!"
"Are you men or boys?" There was a pause to which Alex raised her hand.
"Sir?"
"Alex, I am well aware that you are a girl."
"Not a woman?"
"Oh, he's in shit!" Dawn laughed. "My sister gets that same look when she's pissed." The door opened as the men laughed. Cagalli, Lacus, Murrue and Andrew entered each looking around. Chase awoke, screaming
"Oh god no mama!" The men laughed harder banging their fists against the table. Alex crossed her arms and released a long breath.
"Boys…"
"Now! Introductions! Alphabetically!" Alex stood stiff as a board.
"My name is Alex, Alex Low, Age 18, Born March 2nd. I am a coordinator who has served the Liberator for the last year! I am the youngest of three siblings. My brother is the oldest and my sister the middle child. Names are Jonathan and Katie. I'm specialized with hand to hand combat." She sat down and Arnold stood.
"I'm Arnold Bay. I've been married for the last…Uhhh I don't honestly know. But I'm married." Some of the men laughed Arnold smiled as he continued. "I look after sick and injured animals and I have a pet crow named Lucy. I hate spicy food but like those pepper things that they serve at Top Notch. They're damn good!" The men raised their hands.
"Agreed!" Arnold sat down. And Chase Stood. Most of the men leaned in, already preparing to laugh.
"My name is Chase, I'm a bit hung over so I would appreciate it if you didn't all laugh." Of course everyone began to giggle. "I told you bastards to shut up! Now shut up!" They men bit their lips and Kira groaned, banging his head against the table… Chase continued with a nod. "That's better! Now I'm Chase and I'm a bit hung over so-" The men suddenly snorted before giving up and laughing. Alex smiled a little. "I said shut up!" Cagalli covered her mouth with her hand to try and cover the giggles that had escaped. "I'm Chase! Chase Radical and I give up because my damn bastard comrades can't keep they're mouths shut!" Dawn stood, laughing as Chase took his seat.
"I-I'm Dawn." He laughed out "And I hate winter!" Unable to continue because of his recent fit of laughfter he sat down. Dave stood and opened his mouth
"Dave…" Kira said signaling for the man to sit. "Don't bother, this isn't going to work." He glanced at Athrun who was laughing lightly. "What a bunch of nut cases…"
"And you're the leader!" Athrun laughed
A week later…
"I can't escape it…" Yzak whispered to himself, his hand extending towards the bird. "I don't understand." Eliza stared at him.
"You feel better?"
"Much…the pain is no longer…"
"Doesn't that show you the power that Dominic has? He's an I.V too you know…Capable of taking away pain with a single touch."
"I know. You've told me…all of the Neon Guard are. You're an I.V too." She nodded.
"Yes. You are as well. You'll join us, no?"
"Will the pain return if I don't?" Eliza didn't answer. He looked at her. "Eliza?"
"It will. Dominic will not keep you free from pain unless you serve under him. He grows more and more tired with each person he draws in. He cannot afford otherwise to keep you pain free. They say you are special… that you're power will develop into something great."
"I've been told that myself…I don't know what my power is though." Eliza bounced to her feet.
"I can see lies. I can hear them, see them, sense them but I cannot speak them. My power took me a month to develop into something. Yours will take years I bet!"
"Wonderful…Where are we anyway?"
"A base. Our haven. It's called Vortex."
"Creative."
"Don't start. We get that a lot." Eliza circled him, her eyes looking at every nook and cranny of his body. "You're cute. You know." Yzak glanced at her.
"I know." She paused and laughed, "You have a wonderful personality too."
"I've never appreciated life." He whispered changing the subject "I would rather throw it away in war. I enjoyed the blood, the anger, the screams, and the sorrow. It was risky…I didn't feel alive unless I felt that risk." Eliza listened to his words. "Then I felt that…headache. Such pain."
"Olive said it was worse then child birth." Yzak glanced at her.
"Olive?"
"She's my friend. On the Neon guard too…like me. She had a daughter named Melody. But Melody died when her father suffocated her with a pillow because she wouldn't quit crying."
"How sad."
"I know. Listen, you up for some tea?"
"I'm not too fond of tea." Eliza suddenly grabbed his shoulders.
"Listen Yzak. The Neon Guard have been battling the most wicked opponent ever. His name is unknown, but all call him the Liberator."
"Liberator?"
"Yes and he has these men that follow him around. Even though we're I.V they still manage to beat us…but with you we have a chance..." She looked hard into his eyes "Join us!" Yzak stared at her.
"I don't want to."
"Yzak!" He cringed as his headache gave a soft throb.
"But, I will." Eliza hugged him and he raised his head to the sun… 'I don't want this…'
Kira's healing was coming along nicely and his arm was no longer in a sling as he took a seat in a restaurant with Athrun, Cagalli, Roderick and Lacus.
"What are Andrew and Murrue doing?"
"They're at a soccer game." Athrun yawned. Lacus tilted her head.
"You look tired."
"I am. These tests to become a Zeroman are the hardest exercises I've ever experienced in my life." Kira nodded, looking at the menu.
"They should be. Zeroman are role models for the community, guardians of the youth, leaders of the mislead and berserkers of the battlefield. They have a lot to live up to." He paused "Not a single Zeroman has died since the position was created four years ago. They have much responsibility." Kira caught a knife with his fingers, glancing over the menu at Roderick who let out a sigh at being caught.
"I was aiming for the poster of the fat guy."
"I see." He put the knife down. "It wouldn't have made it." Roderick crossed his arms.
"It would have been close." Kira shook his head.
"Still don't do it. You could've hurt somebody." Roderick rolled his eyes.
"I haven't yet."
"How old are you?" Cagalli asked and the kid held up a hand.
"Five!"
"You're four." Kira corrected.
"But I'm turning five next week! So I'm closer to five!" Kira laughed.
"True." Lacus giggled.
"You're so cute." Roderick looked mortified.
"Father." He said slowly inching away from the woman. "She called me a 'yuck' word."
"Yuck word?"
"Yep. That along with love, kiss, hug, handsome and adorable. He calls them yuck words." Cagalli nodded.
"That is a good name for them…"She turned to Athrun. "So what exactly are these exercises?"
"Today it was endurance. I had to run till I couldn't, lift weights after I already felt like jelly, run up and down a flight of stairs carrying a 200-pound weight and after that I had to do as many push ups and sit ups as I could within an hour and that's simply scratching the surface!" Everyone's eyes widened, except for Kira as he yawned. Athrun whined, hanging his head. "I feel like crap." Kira laughed.
"Don't worry, all the others struggled on it. Except Nick…don't get into a fist fight with that guy." Kira was dead serious. Nick was strong. "He was a science teacher too so he's smart."
"Wow."
"He's fast too. Quite the wonder how he does it actually."
"What about that skinny Zinc guy?"
"He had a fair amount of troubles. The 200-pound weight nearly broke his spine. He lifted with his back and not his legs. But he can play the piano like nobody's business."
"Who was the first ever Zeroman?" Cagalli wondered aloud.
"Spark Nerello. He's pretty smart too. Helped me create Psymonal Glass."
"Psymonal Glass?"
"Yep. It surrounds the Levitation as a protective barrier."
"Why not use something similar to that uhhh..." Athrun snapped his fingers together as he remembered "'The umbrella of Artemis'?" Kira raised his eyebrows.
"It was a good idea but it can be taken out so easily nowadays. The Psymonal glass when angled correctly can become completely invisible. Reflecting the surroundings upon its surface it hides the levitation when the unwanted draw near."
"Huh. Interesting."
"I've seen the core of the Levitation." Lacus said, "The same glass is used there to protect the computers and equipment."
"It's used in over 70 percent of the construction of the Levitation." Kira said. "This restaurant has been reinforced by it even."
"Wow."
"I find the lay-up of this place fascinating." Cagalli said, taking a sip of her water. "You have a barrier protecting the entire Levitation. The hangers are located near the top. The main weapons to protect this place in case the barrier fails are near the bottom. The outer walls are made with metals that mix together to create, as I was told, a very solid product that makes the Psymonal glass or outer barrier look flimsy. You have the schools, restaurants, malls, soccer fields everything a person can think of located near the outer wall with the houses and apartments located near the core. The core is reinforced with layers of both Psymonal glass and that metal mixture. Also it has an elevator that goes to the hanger in case everyone needs to be evacuated." Athrun blinked
"I guess everyone can sleep soundly at night."
"Not really. The crime-rate is becoming a problem." Kira sighed "One person can cause so much turmoil before being caught. There are so many places that they can hide."
"Don't you have cops or something?"
"Yes. The rank C and D soliders work on the streets and the B rank soliders protect the core and aid in the protection of the hanger." Kira rubbed his temples. "The latest incidents with Dr. Hisvando killed five people, including himself."
"That's not too bad." Cagalli tried to reassure.
"I suppose it could have been worse. But it could have been better too." Athrun pulled out a small book and sighed reading it.
"What's that?" Cagalli asked trying to look at the cover.
"It's the 100 rules and 100 code words of a Zeroman. I've got to memorize it by the end of my training." Cagalli glared at Kira.
"How could you put him through this?"
"It's for his own good."
"How?"
"Getting to the rank of Zeroman is not simple. It's not easy… I was surprised that anyone could achieve it and reach my standards actually… Just so you know, in the last four years, over 6 thousand men have been tested and only twelve have past. I only allow the best of the greatest to come to the rank."
"I have my doubts that Chase passed those tests." Cagalli snipped
"Why?"
"He seems lazy."
"He is."
"Then how'd he make it?"
"He passed the tests." Kira said simply. "During the stealth no one's been better and his accuracy with a gun was 96 percent, even though he refused to use the Winged Pistol."
"A Winged Pistol?" Lacus had never heard of these before
"It's a gun which ensures a hit on the target every single time you fire. 98.99 percent accuracy they have. Chase is the only Zeroman who refuses to use them. He fights will skill, luck and honor. He hates weapons that gives an advantage such as that gun gives. I personally admire him for refusing it."
"Chase with honor? Well that's a hard thing for me to behold." Athrun snorted at Cagalli's comment and narrowed his eyes at the book.
"What does rule 10 mean?"
"Shadow is created from light. Thus don't shine too greatly. That one?"
"Yeah."
"It means that if you stand out and show off you'll become a target. Thus standing out will probably result in you're death. Understand?"
"Yes. Now I do."
"Good."
"What's rule number one?" Cagalli asked and Athrun glanced at her.
"It's 'Protect those who cannot protect themselves.'"
"How original."
"What's rule number 100?" Roderick asked. Athrun flipped to the right page and narrowed his eyes.
"'Memorize the book.'"
"That's lame." Roderick grumbled
Yzak looked at Dominic and felt sick to his stomach just looking at the man. He had no respect for him what so ever and as he glanced at those who stood next to him he could only guess that they were the Neon Guard.
"Welcome to the Neon Guard Yzak Joule. These are my men. Zelda, Eliza, Ballard, Ian, Olive, Ty, Ren, Tom and Angel." The Neon guard nodded, each whispering hello. "They're all I.V as am I. Now… Zelda is capable of slowing time. Eliza is able to detect lies. Ballard is able to defy gravity for short periods. Ian is able to move small objects with his mind. Olive has a photographic memory and can draw, paint and sculpt anything she's witnessed. Ty is able to stop and start his heart at any given moment...His gift has only begun to develop. Ren can see in the dark, Tom is capable to hack any computer and solve any mathematical question and finally Angel is able to withstand extreme temperatures."
"I see." Yzak whispered his tone flat. Dominic raised an eyebrow.
"Any developments in your power?"
"No." Dominic glanced at Eliza, who nodded.
"You're telling the truth…well I suppose it'll take awhile." Yzak glanced at a bird, which flew freely outdoors. 'How I envy you.'
"Something wrong Yzak?"
"No." He whispered. Eliza glared at him.
Yzak stared out a window and, after glancing around, opened it extending his hand outside to a bird. It chirped before flying onto his hand. He was at such peace that he barely felt emotions anymore nor did he feel the need to fight. Everything was calm, clear and understandable. 'Perhaps to be at peace is my gift'. He glanced at the bird in his palm and smiled. "If it is…it is a good gift"
Kira paid and grabbed his kid, who had fallen asleep. Roderick muttered something about a wall before falling into a deeper slumber. Athrun was almost in the same situation as Roderick as he tried to stay awake. Cagalli led him to their car.
"I'm driving!" she announced, shoving him in the passenger seat. Athrun stared at her.
"I'm not drunk."
"Yeah well you might as well be." She waved to Kira as he walked Lacus and carried Roderick to a black limo, which waited outside.
Zinc raced out of the drivers seat and opened the door for them as they neared.
"Liberator sir, it is good to see you well again."
"My leg still needs a couple of days." He said with a sigh. "I shouldn't be walking on it like this." Zinc smiled.
"Few people listen to their doctor nowadays." Lacus nodded.
"Too true."
Cagalli glanced at Athrun as he nodded off to sleep. Giving him a swift punch to the shoulder he jolted in his seat before glaring at her.
"What was that for?"
"I'm not carrying you to your bed. Don't fall asleep." He sighed.
"Tomorrow we're doing agility."
"What's the difference between that and stealth?" He opened his mouth to answer before closing it and shrugging.
"Not to sure. Guess with stealth you want to remain unseen and with agility it's dodging and stuff."
"Fun. You done stealth yet?"
"No." He groaned. She laughed. "Well look on the bright side. You'll be in good shape after all this."
"I'm in good shape now!"
"Yet you can't even keep your own head up."
"You should see the stuff they have me doing! Its insane!"
"I'll come watch you tomorrow. How bout that?" she saw him pale.
"Great." He choked out.
Next Day!
"He's five minutes late." Spark muttered, "I'm taking points off." Kira glanced at him.
"No more then five I hope." Spark nodded. They currently stood out on one of the many soccer fields that the levitation had. Field Number seventeen if Kira wasn't mistaken. Kira flicked a peanut in the air catching it with his mouth. Spark was legendary for his work as a Zeroman and thus it was only appropriate that he would be the one grading the trials. Kira never did it for, as Alex always put, he was too soft. Suddenly Athrun walked up to them looking restored from a good nights sleep. Cagalli accompanied him.
"Hey Kira. Spark." Athrun saw the looks he was receiving and ran a hand through his hair. "I slept in." Spark wrote something on the clipboard and Athrun sighed.
"This is where you'll be tested." Spark announced and Kira took a seat on the grass, flicking another peanut in the air and catching it with his mouth
"Here?"
"Yep, now do two laps to warm up."
"Two!"
"Rule 56." Spark muttered and Athrun groaned, taking off. Cagalli looked at Spark.
"Rule 56?"
"Don't complain to a superior." Spark whispered. "Which is an odd rule considering rule number 77 is 'Consider all equal'. They glanced at Kira, who smiled.
"I wrote that one for me. See, at the time, Dave was complaining about how hot the military gear was and I couldn't take it…" He shrugged "I have less headaches this way." Spark lifted an eyebrow.
"Any other rules you wrote for yourself?" Kira laughed.
"I suppose rule number 23, 89 and 91 are my bad." Cagalli felt compelled to memorize the stupid book just to figure out what the hell they were talking about. Kira saw her expression.
"Rule 23 – Don't disrespect your superior…Rule 89 – Have a shower once every three days and 91- Leave the Liberator alone when he's in his office." Kira giggled like a ten year old and she turned her gaze to Athrun as he started the second lap.
"Keep running." Spark encouraged before glancing at Kira. "Making us follow those rules is evil." Kira waved his hands.
"Hey, hey, hey, hey! Evil is such a dark word." Spark arched an eyebrow.
"Is it?" Kira sighed.
"You guys are no fun." He flicked another peanut in the air, but Spark grabbed it and stuffed it in his mouth.
"Hey!"
"We're going where?" Yzak asked and Dominic stared at him.
"To Orb. Cagalli and Athrun are gone because the Liberator took them with him. It'll be simple to break in and get what we need."
"Why would he take them?"
"Cause they're part of his family."
"Family…" The gears were spinning in Yzak mind and when it clicked together he found himself shocked 'Kira is the Liberator'
"Yzak?"
"Yes?"
"Is there something you'd like to share with us?"
"No." He answered and Dominic glanced at Eliza again to see her nod.
"Very well then."
Four hours later
Cagalli took her eyes away from Athrun as her phone rang. Answering it, she put it to her ear. The reception was bad and she only managed to catch bits and parts of it.
"Caga… Someo…as broken… into …." She moved around the field, trying to get a better reception but it failed as the connection was terminated.
"Kira!" She screamed "We need to get to Orb!"
Yzak watched as they proceeded deeper into the building. He stopped however when he noticed something in the corner of the room. Glancing at the others and finding that they were all preoccupied with a computer he quietly walked over. It was a mouse. Dead, but it was a mouse nonetheless. Feeling a pang of an emotion he couldn't recognize he extended his hand towards it. As soon as his fingertips touched the fur he felt something clench around his heart and and a sudden glimpse of how the mouse had starved to death came rushing like a thousand bees through his head. Blinking rapidly, it was then that he noticed that the mouse was gone.
"What do you mean something's going on at Orb?" Athrun asked and Cagalli took a deep breath to calm her nerves.
"I don't know but I got this call and all I could make out was that something bad had happened." Kira glanced at Spark.
"Are we willing to postpone training for a few days?" Spark nodded
"I suppose it can't be helped." Kira nodded.
"Spark along with Leroy and Arnold are going to accompany you to Orb."
"Aren't you going to come?" Cagalli asked and Kira shook his head.
"I am needed here…Athrun for the time being you're going to be Spark's assistant. Listen to what he says."
"You killed all those men for this?" Yzak asked grabbing the disk from Dominic "For files of the Z.A.F.T soldiers killed five years ago?" Dominic nodded, taking it back.
"The information will go far."
"They're dead." Yzak whispered "And you just slaughtered more."
"So?"
"They had families. People who loved them." The way he spoke was as if he was discussing what flavor of ice cream was the best.
"And we do too. Better our lives then theirs." Yzak pulled out his gun, pointing it at Dominic.
"We are all born as equals." The situation was tense but some laughed anyways.
"No we are not Yzak, now lower your gun." His head gave a sharp throb to show that Dominic was using the headache he had taken away from him to keep him under control.
"I don't want to follow you anymore." He whispered.
"Yzak how could you say such a thing. I am the only one who can offer you salvation."
"You are a liar." He said calmly pointed his gun directly at Dominic. "You claim to offer salvation but in reality you offer chains."
"I'm no liar Yzak!" Eliza nodded. The others went for their guns.
"And I am no moron. Unlike the rest of you." Some narrowed their eyes
"Drop your gun" Angel whispered. "Do it before we're forced to shoot." Yzak laughed.
"Go ahead. In the end I'm free."
"Yzak!" Eliza screamed "Drop your weapon!" Yzak sighed pulling another gun free pointing it at her.
"You are blind." Everyone had their guns free now and most were turned on him.
"Move and you're dead." Dominic whispered. Yzak took a step forward and cocked an eyebrow looking at the others.
"They're not going to shoot me." He took another step forward. "But I'm going to shoot you." Yzak narrowed his eyes and his finger tightened around the trigger. Suddenly the gun was shot from his hands and he glanced over his shoulder at Ty.
"Stop it!" He yelled, "You're simply confused!"
"No. I'm not." Yzak raised his other gun and fired. It struck Dominic in the chest. The others fired at Yzak. Both fell to the ground. Dominic coughed putting his hand over the wound.
"Sir! I'm so sorry." Ty whispered "I should have killed him on the first shot I had"
"Don't worry I'll live. I'm wearing a vest…is the traitor dead?"
"He was shot about fourteen times, he should be."
"Let's get out of here." Tom whispered, helping Dominic up.
"What about Yzak?" Eliza asked.
"Leave him." Dominic hissed, kicking a mouse out of his way, "We have what we came for. Lets not dwell on it"
Yep! Another chapter up! Sorry it took so long but for some reason it just took me awhile to look it over and make sure it flowed well and wasn't too rushed. Sorry for any spelling or grammar mistakes I was never really good with either.