There will be a short appearance by the GM Cold Climate Type, and the start of a relationship between Rau Le Creuset and Murrue Ramius.
Phase 4 - "Ocean of War"
The calm ocean flashed beneath the GM Cold Climate Type as it flew over the water, the cloud-covered sky dark as evening approached. The large Mobile Suit had a white body, with light purple torso and accented with red markings. The only weapon it carried was a machine gun with a grenade launcher attached.
Although outside was dark and gloomy, the pilot didn't seem to mind. Whistling, the cheerful teen grinned for no particular reason. Kesu was having a good day; having run across several small islands filled with fruit trees. Of course, Kesu had stuffed himself with the ripe fruit and had taken some with him for a snack. Shifting in the cramped quarters of the cockpit, the male kicked off his sandals. Dressed in a pair of sandals, orange shorts and a tie-dyed T-shirt, he looked more like a beach-comber than a GM pilot.
"Eh?" Kesu stopped whistling as his radar beeped, indicating that something was approaching. Putting his screen to 'zoom' he saw that three DINNs were flying towards him, machine guns pointed at his GM. The trio were in flight mode, and Kesu noted that their sub was floating about half a kilometer away.
"Cool! DINNs! I wonder if they are strong? This is going to be fun!" Kesu said happily. With no battles during the past couple days, he had been getting bored. Resuming his whistling, the sixteen-year-old sat up straighter and aimed his own machine gun at the lead DINN. Firing off several round, he was delighted to see the DINN get hit and veer off to the side. The wings had been hit, along with one shoulder. The remaining two Mobile Suits immediately fired a storm of bullets at the GM Cold Climate Type, but Kesu had already climbed above them.
Chucking, Kesu put his machine gun away and drew both beam sabers from their racks on the waist. Diving steeply, the yellow beams sliced through one DINN; splitting it in two. The one undamaged DINN quickly turned and fired it's anti-aircraft shotgun at the GM's back. Making contact, the shot ripped apart one of the thrusters, making the machine tilt to the left.
Having been thrown forward from the impact, Kesu yelled out as the DINN zoomed past him: "Hey! Who do you think you are, firing on me? I'm the one who is attacking you, so just stay still while I destroy you! Jerk!" Finished with his rant, the GM right arm drew back and then threw it's beam saber at the opposing DINN, stabbing right through the center of it. Watching the following explosion, Kesu grinned at turned the GM around just in time to be hit by a barrage of missiles from the lead DINN.
"Where did you come from? I thought you went back to the ship…Oh dear, that doesn't look good…" The teen trailed off as he realized the GM was falling rapidly and was about to explode. The remaining DINN was lining up his shotgun with the GM, so Kesu made a quick decision. The GM was hovering about ten feet above the water; a fall from that height wouldn't kill him, although he might break some bones. Opening the cockpit door, Kesu ran down the short ramp and jumped off with a wild yell of "YAHOO!"
Diving into the water, Kesu heard the explosion of the GM Cold Climate Type as the DINN's shot hit it. Breaking the surface with a splash, the teen saw and heard the approaching raft that the ZAFT submarine had sent to get him.
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Rau Le Creuset drifted through the deserted corridors of his ship, making his way to the brig. The Vesalius was making it's way back to the PLANTs, on orders of the Council. Once arriving, Rau would present all the data on the Gundams and the mysterious machines that fought ZAFT in space and on Earth. He would also get instructions on what the next mission was. Rounding a corner, he stopped as the artificial gravity took over; making the commander drop lightly to the floor.
Striding forward, the masked man smiled slightly as he approached the cell were the prisoner was being held. There were no female soldiers on board, and few women took interest in him; being a soldier, Le Creuset had little time for a relationship. Those who did take an interest in him were soon put off by his cold manner and the silver facemask which hid his eyes. Even if they did stay, Rau was away too much to keep solid ties with them.
Stopping at the appointed cell, he glanced in and was pleased to see that the woman was awake and had heard him approach. Unlocking the cell door, Rau stepped in and shut it behind him; leaving it unlocked. The woman followed his every move, brown eyes focused on him. Le Creuset leaned against the wall, facing Murrue Ramius. It had been over a month since she had been captured along with the five prototype Gundams; but she hadn't complained or resisted the soldiers at all. In fact, Murrue was helpful in every way possible; telling Rau and the pilots everything she knew about the machines.
Since then, Nicol had been looking after her; but the other pilots avoided the Natural. Both Yzak and Dearka despised Naturals; Miguel wasn't much better. Athrun and Rusty didn't seem to mind having Murrue on board, and Nicol was quite friendly to her. Personally, Rau disliked Naturals, but there was something about this female that intrigued him…Shaking himself from his thoughts, the commander spoke to Ramius.
"How are things going for you? We will be arriving at the PLANTs tomorrow; the Council will decide what to do with you."
There was a short pause before Murrue replied, her gaze now on the floor.
"Things are well enough, I suppose. The young pilot has treated me very well, and the others haven't bothered me at all." Raising her eyes until they focused on Le Creuset's face; she asked, "If you don't mind, could you ask the Council if I may stay aboard this ship and work as a mechanic? At Heliopolis, I worked on repairing and building ships for the Earth Alliance. I might be able to help out here, if the Council members allow me."
Taken slightly aback, Rau paused to consider her request. Although ZAFT didn't usually allow Naturals to work or even live in the PLANTs, the Council might make an exception. After all, the Vesalius wasin need of another mechanic or two…
"I will ask and see what their decision is. But if they choose not to let you stay, there will be nothing I can do to change their minds." The masked man replied. Nodding, the woman smiled.
"Yes, I understand. Thank you."
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Answer time!
gat-x127, I did put both the GM Cold Climate Type in and the GM Cannon. Like the GM Cold Climate Type, the GM Cannon will make a short appearance in Phase 6.
Note: Phase 5 is going to be fairly long, so I probably won't finish it within the next couple of days (Although, if I get a lot of spare time and the computer, I might get it done).