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Chapter Sixty-Four

Battle of Oceania Part One

Oceania Valley ZAFT Land

The silence was soon overwhelmed as the sound of armies marching to the location they were at before. The ZAFT army came from their camp and the ORB army from theirs. The sight was beyond amazing as the total numbers of both armies were over half a million. No matter the outcome it was going to be a devastating day.

The two armies marched on to what would be their battlefield, but there was still the small chance that they could end this peacefully, but all knew ZAFT would not go for that. The two armies stopped as they were right in front of each other.

With ZAFT

Gil led his members out of his camp with Dearka on the far right Phalanx and Yzac on the left. Rau and his new squad were positioned in the center but they were being lead by Gil while Rau followed behind. As soon as both armies came to a stop Gil looked around at the opposing army, he could tell by the numbers that they had more, but they were still experts in being outnumbered. Gil called over two messengers and Rau to join him at the front in which all three of them did.

"You're Highness," the two of them said in unison, while Rau said nothing.

Gil looked at him, "I will give him my demands, if he refuses be ready to attack, tell the Duel and Buster squads to move in first, then the rest of the units will follow, the Providence will remain behind for now."

The two bowed a little bit, "As you wish Your Highness," they said as each one rode in a different direction to give the squad commanders their orders, leaving Rau behind.

Gil looked at him, "Make sure the unit is on standby and ready to move at a moments notice, once they tire we will make the charge," Gil told him sternly.

Rau smiled, "Whatever you say sire," Rau said as he wanted to fight Mu bad, but he also wanted to watch what he created play out, so first he would watch and then he would attack Mu, Rau couldn't have asked for a better order than that.

Gil gave him a nod, "Now let's go see how this will play out." Gil said as he started riding towards the center of the battlefield with the ORB King following suit.

With ORB

Kira lead his army out of the camp in perfect formation, as they were crossing over the hill they saw that the ZAFT army was also gathering on the battlefield. Kira could tell that the information was correct and that the ZAFT Emperor was with them, and that was what he was hoping, Kira being the King that he is, was going to give them one simple demand and that was the only chance he was going to give the Emperor to avoid this battle that would without a doubt be tragic for either side no matter who won. Kira glanced around as his army was moving into its positions.

Kira saw that Athrun was to the right of him and Nicol squad was to the left, as he looked at the opposite army moving into position he could tell that they would be matched how he wanted. The Aegis would face down the Duel, and the Blitz would face down the Buster, with the newly formed Strike squad in the middle with his royal guard. Which would give Mu the match he wanted, and it would make the two newly formed squads test their abilities on each other.

Kira knew that they were outnumbered so he would have to face numerous squads with just his regular cavalry and infantry, but they were trained to face the odds so it was nothing new, but anything can happen on a battle field. Kira could tell that if he could keep their main two squads engaged with his two, than the regular units would be able to give him room to get to the Emperor, something told Kira that Gil would never just charge straight into a battle, he would without a doubt wait until he saw the perfect chance.

Kira like Gil called a few messengers over so he could give his final orders, about three messengers came over but not Mu, Kira knew Mu already knew what he had to do.

The messengers stopped right in front of Kira.

Kira looked at them, "Inform both the Aegis and Blitz squads to remain with their match ups; it is crucial that they hold them on the phalanx until we get to the Emperor, tell them to expect him to come at us in full force." Kira told them.

Two looked at him, "It will be done Your Majesty," they said as they rode off.

Kira looked at the last one, "Inform the infantry that we will get heavy resistance in the center, we will need most of our units their, ignore the two main squads and let ours handle them," Kira told him sternly.

The man bowed, "I understand sire," he said as he rode off.

Kira looked back at the battlefield and knew it was time, he stared at the man he knew was the Emperor and they both started riding out at the same time, towards the center of the battlefield.

Middle of the Valley

Kira and Gil started riding towards each other, both with a set of demands and terms for the other, Gil had numbers, but most were not ready to fight, and Kira knew that. Kira had speed and determination, but still being the young King that he was, Gil had a lot more experience on the battlefield and that was something Gil knew of. Each had both strengths and weakness but both knew they would win this battle.

As they were riding towards each other, they came more into view with one another. Gil looked at Kira and Kira looked at him, they kept riding closer until they came to a stop right in front of each other, they were only about ten feet apart. Their eyes deadlocked with each other, until Gil started to smile.

"I see you're still alive," Gil said sarcastically.

Kira glared at him, "I see your not cowering in your castle."

Gil grew a little annoyed, "I would watch my tone if I were you young fool."

Kira smiled, "You are in no position to be making threats, you will never step foot on my land."

Gil looked at him, "Speaking of you being here, tell me how did you know?"

Kira smiled again, "I have my ways, but enough of this useless chatter."

Gil smiled, "I see; now I have only a few simple demands of you."

Kira looked at him angrily.

"First surrender your land and castle to me, your people will be taken as slaves for my empire, but at least they will be left alive, second I want all your resources delivered to my lands immediately, grant these wishes and we will end this now." Gil told him, but frowned when he heard the response.

Kira started laughing when he heard that, "I will tell you here and now, all of your requests are denied, my people will never surrender to you, and how arrogant you are demanding such things when about a quarter of your army is not where near ready to battle, but you don't care about that do you?" Kira said as he finished smiling.

Gil looked shocked at first, "Where is he getting this information?" Gil asked himself.

Kira returned to looking at him, "Save yourself the trouble and hear my terms."

Gil stayed silent as he looked at him.

"I have only one demand and I suggest you take it," Kira told him sternly.

Gil was growing angry.

Kira smiled, "Return with your army to your own lands, and stand down from your position as Emperor, hand it to someone who is worthy of such a title." Kira told him sternly.

Gil really grew angry, "How dare you! I will never turn down my position so some weakling like yourself."

Kira looked at him, "Foolish man, than I guess our talking is done."

Gil smiled, "Your right, but we will meet again shortly." Gil said as each turned around and started riding back towards their armies.

On both sides they watched with interest, they couldn't see to well, but all saw that the conversation had fallen apart after the last few words, and all knew what was coming. Kira and Gil returned to there former positions.

Onogoro Castle

Over the past few days Lacus had spent a lot of her time either at her family's house or with the children, she did whatever she could to keep busy so she wouldn't have to worry about Kira. Lacus kept working on something but it wasn't making the worry go away, she knew by Kira's planning the battle would either start or the Emperor would accept his terms and their would be no war, but she knew Gil was to selfish of a ruler to ever but his people first. Lacus was sitting on the balcony of Kira's chambers looking out over the city.

The city of Onogoro was also now aware of what was going on in their country, their mood was almost the same as Lacus' mood, they were worried but they believed in the King more than anyone else, and they knew he would do anything for them.

Lacus was in deep thought when she heard someone call out to her.

"How are My Lady?" Merna asked as she had been doing a lot of checking up on Lacus the past few days.

Lacus smiled at her, "I am alright Merna, you don't need to worry about me," Lacus told her as she didn't want anyone to worry about her.

Merna smiled, "I know that boy Lacus, and he will do whatever it takes to come back."

Lacus looked at her, "I believe in him, and I always will."

Merna smiled again, "That is what I like to hear, now we have much still to plan for."

Lacus knew what she was talking about and she knew what was about to happen as well, and as soon as she looked over at Merna she was crying again, Merna cried whenever she brought up the wedding. Kira and Cagalli were also like her children as she watched them both grow up. Lacus smiled and got up to comfort her as she always did. Lacus also looked one last time out the window as her thoughts went to Kira. She knew Kira would do everything he could to keep his promise to her.

Oceania Valley

With ZAFT

As soon as Gil returned to his spot Rau could see he was not to happy.

"I take it he refused," Rau said.

Gil glared at him, "Enough," Gil said as he looked at a few knights on the side.

"Signal the Buster and Duel squads to prepare the assault, have our heavy armed infantry and cavalry strike the center, have the archers on standby and when they counter attack have them fire towards the center!" Gil shouted as he watched the ORB army.

"Um…sir, won't that strike harm our own men?" the knight hesitantly asked.

Gil glared at him, "Those units are expendable so it doesn't matter...Now do it!" Gil shouted again.

The knight jumped a little bit and he and the other knight rose flags while others shot flaming arrows in the air, the flags had both the Duel and The Busters squad's flag on them. The arrows were shot in the air and it was noticed by the others.

Another knight Gil had shouted at rode over to the heavy armed infantry, and cavalry captains to give them the orders.

Left and Right Phalanx

On the left phalanx of the battle field Yzac saw the arrow and looked over to see the knights set up holding his flag, Yzac turned to his squad and gave the orders.

"Our target is the Aegis squad, we will wipe them out and strike directly at the King of ORB, I care not what else happens, destroy them and leave the King to me!" Yzac shouted out as his unit was prepared to charge.

On the right Phalanx Dearka saw the same thing as Yzac and gave orders to his unit.

"That's the signal, our target is the Blitz squad, prepare the catapults and archers move behind the infantry, make sure you keep up the attacks, don't let them get near us, he have to destroy them all!" Dearka shouted out and his unit commanders spread the message.

They had the catapults loaded and the front armed infantry prepared to move while the archers readied their arrows.

Center

The knight Gil sent was giving the orders to the commanders of the heavy armed infantry and cavalry.

They got their orders and were prepared to strike at the center of the Kings royal guard and his ordinarily units.

Rau with his squad was reading to watch all of this go on, and was loving every second of it. His two unit leaders Rey and Shinn also watched on waiting for some action as well.

All were prepared and Gil gave one last smile, he than looked back at the messengers and knights.

"Attack!" Gil shouted as they raised a different flag this time, and that was the attack flag.

With ORB

Kira returned to the spot he was in and his knights already knew that Gil refused his terms; Kira looked back at his messengers.

"Get word to the Aegis and Blitz squads, tell them to prepare for attack and counter as the situation calls for, tell them to hold them back as long as possible," Kira told him.

The messengers bowed, "Yes Your Majesty," they said as they rode off.

Kira saw the units on the opposite side prepare to attack, and he knew his knights were ready.

Kira knew they would strike at him first so he had to be quick, he sent one more messenger to signal Mu to be ready. The messenger left to prepare Mu.

Left and Right Phalanx

The messengers arrived and told Athrun everything.

Athrun looked at his captain, "We will hold the Duel squad for as long as possible, they will not break through our lines."

The captain smiled, "I understand My Lord the men are ready."

Athrun looked back at his unit and he knew Duel would charge them; they were short range specialists so he knew he had a fight on his hand.

"Prepare for attack!" Athrun shouted out and all Aegis members were ready.

On the right Phalanx Nicol received the message as well, with the second in command by his side.

Nicol looked at him, "We have no choice but to charge at them, or they will stay back and pick us away."

The commander nodded his head, "Your right My Lord, if we don't get in close we will be destroyed."

Nicol looked at his squad, "Prepare to charge, keep your shields up and break through their lines to the archers, we have to hold them off!" Nicol shouted out and the Blitz knights passed on the message, they were ready.

Center

Mu got the message and frowned a little bit, but he had no choice, he had to use his unit to protect the front, Mu knew that the providence squad would not be used immediately and he had to use some of the strikes squad against ordinary units, but that is what he had to do. Mu prepared his squad and awaited the Kings final order.

Kira watched as Gil's units were preparing to attack, Kira knew Gil would not attack right away, and he knew Gil would concentrate on the center so he had his knights prepare for counterattack, Kira knew if either squad failed in the phalanx they would be over taken by the ZAFT force, but he had faith in Athrun and Nicol.

Battlefield

All were prepared and Gil gave one last smile, he than looked back at the messengers and knights.

"Attack!" Gil shouted as they raised a different flag this time, and that was the attack flag.

Yzac heard and saw the Flag and smiled, he gave his men the order and they started charging at Athrun's unit.

Dearka saw the flag and gave the order as well, the Catapults released their boulders and the infantry followed by the cavalry moved just a little closer, they stopped and the archers released their arrows.

The heavy armed infantry and cavalry heard that and instantly charged the center heading straight for the King.

Kira saw what they were doing and removed his sword along with all others who saw it. Kira waited and when he saw what they were doing he knew he called the plan right.

"Now!" Kira shouted and the messengers started passing everything around and the horns were sounded.

Athrun saw the messenger and then heard the horns sound all over the battle field and gave the command; he saw the duel heading right for him. Athrun and the Aegis squad prepared to counter attack.

Nicol saw the same thing but when the Buster squad stopped he gave the order to charge.

Mu and the royal guard along with the Strike squad and the regular units prepared to counter attack in the center as they saw the knights charging at him.

Gil watched and had faith his army would be victorious.

Rau smiled as everything was going as he wanted, he saw the units charge and couldn't be happier.

Kira saw the enemy units get closer and he and his knights were waiting.

To be continued…

(AN): I hope you like this chapter; the next part will be up by the weekend. See you later.