Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY

The New Coordinate

Story:
AU of GSD. Xander Darklighter, a ZAFT ace pilot was thrown into a string of events that will test his skills, resolve, courage and determination. Which side will he choose to fight with? How will he deal with the events unfolding before him?

Notes:
ChibiRulz: Evil cliffhanger? LOL

NukeDawg: Sure, I don't mind about it. It's not like I entirely designed it from scratch anyway.

Shinigami Keitaro: Eh, yeah. It was based from V-Gundam. That feature was awesome in my view. And yes, a sequel to The New Coordinate will come.

I-Freedom: So, you finally comment on my stuff after stalking for godknowshowlong. And yeah, you got that right. That will open a way for the sequel. If you're against Xan-Luna, it's your view.

I don't own GSD, their characters or anything else aside from Xander Darklighter, Claire Whitestar and Yvonne Norman.

Chapter 27: Sweetheart

Shinn was battling hard against Yvonne. Yvonne knew that there was no way her unit could match Destiny's firepower and she used the speed of her Dagger aided by the Mirage Colloid to frustrate Shinn to no end.

"Damn you and that Mirage Colloid!' Shinn yelled and threw another boomerang at her.

"Are you really this whiny, boy?" Yvonne taunted and launched the rocket propelled anti armor penetrator. Both attacks canceled each other and Yvonne pulled out the rapier to counter Shinn's anti ship sword. Shinn's weapon caught the blade of the rapier but Yvonne somehow managed to twist it around and did a few strokes on both arms of Destiny. A 'Y' and a 'N' were etched on respective arms. This angered Shinn even further.

Yvonne grinned. "Yvonne Norman. Remember that."

There seemed to be no end in the battle between Strike Freedom and Legend. Both Kira and Rey were exchanging melee attacks as sparks flew from various spots in the sky.

"This pilot...reminds me of that man..." Kira thought as he remembered the maniac Rau Le Creuset. The one who incited total war between Earth and ZAFT two years ago. Kira shook. "He's dead now. But that unit and style of flying really resembles him."

"Lunamaria, if you decided to shoot me, then do it quickly. I won't do a thing." Xander said as he spread his arms wide.

Lunamaria was crying and shivering with her thumb just above the button that will trigger the blast.

"Xander...I..."

She lowered the beam rifle and opened the cockpit. She then went outside and jumped at Xander.

"Xander!"

Xander caught her in his arms and hugged her. "Lunamaria!"

"Xander, I don't want this anymore! I don't want it!"

"I'm sorry. From now, I'll never leave you behind. I promise that, my sweetheart."

Shinn was in shock after seeing what happened between Xander and Lunamaria. He then left Yvonne to attack the Atonement.

"You bastard! How dare you deceived Luna like that!"

Yvonne tried to catch up to him but Destiny was too fast for her unit. "Dammit! Xander, get out of there!"

Noticing that Destiny was approaching, Xander asked Lunamaria to return to Impulse. She hopped on Atonement's hand and Xander brought her towards Impulse's cockpit. She jumped in closed the hatch.

"Now step aside and let me handle him. Yvonne, I want you to lend a hand to Orb in repelling ZAFT." Xander said.

"Understood." With that, Yvonne left the battle towards the mainland where ZAFT forces were invading.

"Shinn..." Lunamaria mumbled.

"Don't worry. I won't kill him. I just wanna knock some sense into him. And then some." Lunamaria smiled before Xander continued. "I want you to go to the Archangel. You'll see Meyrin there."

Lunamaria's eyes widened with shock. "Meyrin is still alive?"

"Yeah. I'm sure she'll be glad to see you."

Lunamaria nods and headed for Archangel. Xander then sent a message to Murrue.

"Captain, please let Impulse in. She's on our side now."

"Are you sure about it, Xander?"

"I believe in her."

"Impulse pilot, Justice will launch within a few moments. Can you wait until then?" Miriallia called to Lunamaria.

"Affirmative. By the way, I'm Lunamaria Hawke."

Murrue smiled at her. "Welcome to Archangel, Lunamaria."

Lunamaria doesn't have to wait long to see Infinite Justice launched out. Then, a familiar face commed her.

"Good to see you again, Lunamaria."

"Athrun? You're..."

"I'm alive if you want to know. Let me take care of Shinn. You should go inside and see Meyrin."

Talia watched in dismay as Impulse landed on Archangel. She shook her fist and wondered what was happening.

(Why...why does everyone is defecting? What did we do wrong? Xander, Athrun, Lunamaria.)

"Captain, what should we do?" Arthur asked.

"Keep on attacking them. Like Xander and Athrun, Lunamaria is now one of them." she replied.

Xander and Shinn were battling fiercely with their anti ship swords. Shinn lunged, aiming for the cockpit.

"You tricked Luna into joining you! I won't forgive you!"

Xander moved aside to avoid it.

"That again. Listen, that was her decision. How many times do I have to tell you?"

"I won't listen to a traitor like you!"

Shinn slashed again and this time, Xander moved away from him.

"Don't run away, you bastard!"

Shinn threw his boomerang. The weapon was approaching him but Xander didn't make an attempt to avoid it. He grinned. Another beam boomerang came from another direction and knocked it away. Shinn turned to see the Infinite Justice approached them and fired its cannon in between Shinn and Xander. The red Gundam positioned itself in front of Atonement.

"Xander, let me take care of him. You go and help Orb troops against ZAFT suits."

"You sure you can do this, Athrun? Hate to see a hero goes down after he owns a pilot who refused to listen to reason."

Shinn gasped upon hearing the conversation. "Athrun..?"

Athrun grinned at Xander's sarcastic statement. "Don't worry, friend. If there's anything, Kira can back me up."

"Fine then. I leave that rookie to you. See you."

With that, Xander left the two of them. Shinn tried to go after him but his path was blocked by Athrun.

"I won't let you get to him. Or Orb for that matter."

Xander was passing over the DOM troopers trio and messaged Hilda.

"Lieutenant Harken, how are things on your side?"

"This battle is endless, General Darklighter. But we can still hold on."

"I say just bring it." Mars chipped in.

"Oh boy..." Herbert heaved a sigh.

Xander smiled. "Good to hear...wait. SINCE WHEN DID I BECOME A GENERAL?"

"Captain Waltfeld said to address you that way, sir." Hilda explained.

Xander slapped his forehead. "Damn that Andrew. I'm gonna get back to him one of these days."

Lunamaria was greeted by Meyrin upon reaching the floor. The younger of the two hugged her.

"Sister!"

"Meyrin! It's really you!"

"Sister, I'm really glad to see you!"

Lunamaria hugged Meyrin back. "Me too, Meyrin. Me too."

"So, you're Sir Xander's love interest, yes?"

They turned to see Lacus approaching them.

"Miss Lacus..." Lunamaria mumbled as she remembered the impostor. She took a careful look and she could see the difference between the two. The Chairman's Lacus acted like a school girl while the one in front of her looks slightly older and projected the aura of matuarity, kindness and gentleness.

Lacus smiled at her."There's no need to be nervous, Miss Lunamaria."

Lunamaria shook. "Please Miss Lacus. Just call me by name. And thank you for taking care of Meyrin."

This time, Lacus shook. "I didn't do a thing, Lunamaria. The crew of this ship who were taking care of her. In fact, I should be thanking you for taking care of Sir Xander."

"I..."

"Oh, I have to go to the bridge. I'll talk to you later, if that is okay with you."

Lunamaria nods. "Yeah, sure."

At the military headquarters, Xander landed Atonement near the gold-colored Akatsuki. He whistled as he descended to the ground.

"Wonder how many carat is that?"

"Xander!" Cagalli called him as she went out with her escorts. "How is it?"

"ZAFT are pulling back, chief. Orb is safe for now, at least. And sorry for missing out on Djibril's shuttle. Them ZAFT did a great job in 'buying some time' for him to escape."

The Chief Representative shook. "It's alright, Xander. I'm pretty sure ZAFT will go for him now."

"Hope you're right, chief. Well, I gotta go back to Archangel. I have to be with her..."

To Be Continued...