az: Because I was lazy to repost this story as the new revision, and delete old ones. Tho actually truthfully, if old readers wants to re—review this revised version, you guys can still anon post. XD. Just type in your name if you still want to let me know you're old readers reading the new revised version. And looping Destiny, made me feel I STILL have much to fix Choices.

[EDIT July 2011]

The changes that was made is as follows. Originally this was an AU of a what—if scenario should Kira actually confronted Durandal after the Battle of Crete as well as meeting some of the key pilots of Minerva.. Through some parts of the canon plotline would be referred, the plot would still differed from canon to a point. Initially this fic had both the Hawke sisters helping Athrun escape ZAFT and Lunamaria ended up going with him. During the revision, aside of rewriting some of the narrative that was a bit too childish/biased for my current style of writing, removing all random Japanese inserts; I find Luna (Athrun too) a bit out of character. So, I'm changing it back to Meyrin but plot would still affect Luna's development. And since end of Choices has changes, thus Decision will take another turn of plot.

Since I kinda skim past Destiny Astray, some plot may clash... or not. SEED so need a proper timeline to gather ALL.


Decision

Vestige

Written by Izzu X Izumi Ishtar

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"Who did the guy thinks I am?"

Canard groaned as he entered the sick bay. He sighed as he hurriedly ran over to Athrun's bed.

"Oi. You're still hurt, idiot. Don't get up when you barely had any strength to do so!" he scolded as Canard carried Athrun back towards his own bed. That other girl's injuries was less severe than yours but you're the one giving us the worst problem. Go rest, idiot brat! We'll not be arriving until a few hours still, so no need to rush!"

"Who... are you? Why... you... Colonel Kisaka?" Athrun started to ask as Canard shrugged.

"Old man told you my name already right... no? Hmm, I'm Canard Pars. Mercenary. It just happened my group had been hired to investigate and help out on things... and we saved you. That enough for you?" said Canard as Athrun shook his head.

"No. Not that... why... your voice... you looked..."

Canard's eyes softened. "Hee... so you noticed, huh?"

"Who... what...? Are you...?"

Canard cocked his head at him. "Coordinator? Natural? Heh, if you want to know... I am... somewhat closer to your friend, Kira Yamato. The only other survivor. You can almost say... I'm their big brother."

Athrun gasped as Canard patted his head.

"Don't work yourself too much."

xxx

Canard just watched the officers wheeled Athrun and Meyrin out of the sub as he sighed to himself. For now, his current job should be considered as done. He did saved Athrun after all. That young man should not be allowed to die yet. After all, Athrun... when partnered with Kira; they made a formidable pair in battle. They might perhaps be the trump to topple PLANT's hidden intention. As if they would allow anything to happen to the two.

Though, he had almost worried. A bit, perhaps. If Kira had truly been defeated by a normal coordinator, even if that one had similar abilities as Kira, Athrun, Cagalli and even Lacus; he would not have forgiven Kira for that. Then what would be the purpose of Kira being the Ultimate Coordinator after all?

He sighed again. Perhaps he should have gone to see them after all.

xxx

"Don't force yourself. We'll talk again after this. Just rest."

Canard paused in his steps as Kira walked out of the infirmary. Kira gasped as he turned and saw him standing in front of him. Canard smiled.

"Yo. I heard you've been doing well," he said as he ruffled Kira's hair. "You looked nice in that outfit."

Kira blinked. "Ah! Have I... you...?"

Canard kept on smiling.

"You don't know me... yet, I think you do know me. Don't you think?" Kira blinked again... before gasping in realization. Canard placed a finger on his lips. "Don't worry about it. Whatever happens in the past, it's nobody's fault. We'll just keep on living."

Canard paused as he was suddenly reminded about something. "Kira, that Durandal from PLANT... umm, never mind. You'd probably be able to find out the truth without me aiding you. Well, keep up the good work. I'll do what I can to support you two from afar," he said before turning to leave as another person brushed past him across the corridors.

"Ah, sorry bout that!" said Cagalli suddenly before turning to Kira. "Is Athrun inside? He is, right?"

Kira chuckled. "Yes he is, but he's asleep now," he said before casting a look towards Canard. Cagalli shrugged apologetically to him before turning around to see Athrun. Kira gasped as he tried to tell Cagalli about the other person as Canard stopped him.

"It's alright. I'm leaving here now anyhow. And she have more important things to worry about right now. You too." Kira grabbed his arm as Canard about to leave.

"Will we... see you again?"

Canard shrugged.

"Perhaps... one day. For now, both of you... take care of yourselves. Don't lose out against your enemies. Stay strong."

Kira nodded as he watched Canard leave.

"Yes... we'll do that. Take care as well... brother."

xxx

"Miss Luna, please think about who were our real enemies... and what was the reason for us to fight in a war."

Lunamaria clasped her own arm as she tried to steel herself. She better not reveal any hints that she had been helping Athrun. Seeing what had happen to Athrun... to Meyrin, oh dear—she hoped both of them had survived. She would not be able to stand it if Meyrin should die. It was after all... Shinn who had given the final blow...

She held her breath as she entered the captain's cabin. Whatever her path would take her now, she would find the truth!

/TBC/