Chapter 3:Watching

Kira sat in a seat in the bridge of the eternal drinking a bottle of water. Lacus was sitting in her commanders seat with her pink haro bounching in her lap. They had been watching the Archangel from a distance ever since it launched.

Suddenly, a crewmen said "Miss Lacus, four ZAFT mobile suits are advancing towards the Archangel."

Lacus responded "We shouldn't interfere or it will look like we are alligned with the earth alliance which won't help when we try to open negotiations for peace with ZAFT and EA. We will stay out of this battle no matter the outcome."

The crewmen replied "Yes mam."

Kira looked at Lacus with admiration. He admired her strength in the most difficult situations and how well she handled them. He also admired her ability to maintain her composure in the most adverse situations. He believed her decision to stay out of the fight was the right choice.

Just then, the crewmen said "Mam, ZAFT is attacking with the four stolen prototypes."

Kira was shocked to hear this and said "What! I didn't think they would use them this soon. If all the Archangel has is the Strike, then it won't stand a chance."

Lacus agreed with a nod. The crewmen said "Mam, we have a problem. I just intercepted a transmission from the Archangel saying it has civilian refugees onboard."

Lacus had a look of concern on her face now as she said "This is a problem, all those people will be killed. I didn't want to do this, but we have to intervene to save those people. Kira, please get ready to launch."

Kira exited the bridge and went to put his pilot suit on. After getting his suit on, he headed for the hanger. Once he got there, he entered the cockpit of the freedom as a machanic said good luck.

He moved to the linear catapult. He said "Kira Yamato..Freedom...Launching!" as he was catapulted into space.

To be continued