The Great King Chapter 67: Battle of Oceania Part Four, a gundam seed fanfic

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Chapter Sixty-Seven

Battle of Oceania Part Four

Left Phalanx

Athrun and Yzac rode towards each other and there swords met with a clash that could almost overwhelm the sound of the battle around them. Athrun could tell Kira was right about this man as there strength was practically even, Yzac knew this would be more of a challenge than he thought, he broke their test of strength and circled each other again, as the second charge at each other began, Athrun didn't like what he saw.

Yzac was charging at him in a frantic rage, and Athrun didn't like the position of Yzac's sword, it was placed in a horizontal direction almost in a suicide thrust, if Athrun were to strike him down, he would have no time to move from the blade and it would also strike him down, and if he moved his sword to avoid it Yzac would use the momentum and still be able to strike him. Athrun thought of something quick and was ready for him.

Yzac knew what he was doing was crazy but he didn't care, a win was a win. As soon as the blade neared Athrun threw himself back a little and struck Yzac's sword with enough force it knocked both of them off their horses, both fell hard to the ground. Athrun fell on his side while Yzac fell on his back; they were both stunned for a second and then started getting up. As he was getting up Athrun was charged at by a Duel swordsman, Athrun was easily able to deflect the attack and slash through the man's armor, as he turned around he had to quickly counter Yzac's slash. Yzac and Athrun once again entered a test of strength.

The second in command commander of the Aegis squad was starting to see a little progress towards the end of the formation, but they were crumbling in the center, and he saw the same thing towards the back. The Duel squad was starting to overwhelm them, he kept giving the order to fight and the Aegis knights never once objected and still battled on. Losses were starting to add up for them, but it didn't stop their resolve.

Yzac and Athrun were trying to get the upper edge in this fight but it was still even, until Yzac was able to push him back a little ways.

Yzac stared at him, "Such a pity, I thought you could provide a little more fight than that, you are wasting my time."

"Your overconfidence will be your downfall," Athrun replied.

Yzac smirked, "Only weaklings talk like that," he said as he charged him again.

Athrun was waiting for his charge, despite his power he had little speed, Yzac reached him and tired to thrust his sword into him, but Athrun easily moved out of the way, countering with a slash, Yzac knew he was in a little trouble, but on a lucky move, he brought his sword back up in time to counter the attack. Athrun smiled as they then shared a few more slashes of the sword.

The second in command commander was starting to bring the center back into control, when he saw what really relieved them; from the right the remaining Blitz knights were finally able to reach the left Phalanx.

"Sir," a knight said.

The second commander looked and smiled, "It appears we won the right, now lets finish this up."

The knights were once again recharged as reinforcements have arrived.

Nicol led his cavalry in and assisted the Aegis knights, but he could tell the Duel was nothing like the Buster, these knights were skilled. It was then that the remaining infantry from the Blitz arrived and all started to assist the Aegis squad. The Duel squad grew nervous as they were now being torn apart by both Aegis and Blitz squads with no way to retreat.

Yzac and Athrun paused as Yzac noticed what was happening, and he cursed at Dearka for failing.

Yzac knew his unit would be doomed, but he cared not, he was going to finish this fight here and head for the center.

"You will not stop me, I will accomplish my goal," Yzac said as he charged Athrun again.

Athrun waited and as soon as Yzac got close enough he charged at him low enough to slam his shoulder into Yzac's chest knocking him back and when Yzac was dazed Athrun slashed his sword, striking Yzac straight through his armor and across his stomach. Yzac fell straight on his stomach and dropped his sword. Athrun watched as he fell and was glad it was over, he didn't even check him as he immediately returned to assisting his unit.

The battle continued until the Duel squad was almost destroyed, a few did manage to escape and were heading back towards the center.

Athrun was proud they held the left, but he had to thank Nicol as well. Athrun approached Nicol.

"Thanks for the help," Athrun told him.

Nicol smiled, "We have both Phalanxes, we did our job, but the losses are great," Nicol said regretfully as he remembered his fallen Blitz members.

Athrun did the same, "That is why we cannot quit now; we will make our advance towards the center."

Nicol smiled, "We will not stop until ZAFT is destroyed."

Athrun smiled and they were joined by the second Aegis commander, "My Lord, we have secured the phalanx; we lost a good sixty percent of our force though."

Athrun frowned, "I understand, but it is not over prepare the men and we will give the King assistance in the center, from what I see the Emperor is making his appearance, Kira will handle him, we will take care of any other ordinary units trying to assist."

The man smiled, "As you wish My Lord."

Athrun looked at Nicol and they both got back on their horses and started riding towards the center.

Unknown to them while they were having there conversation and the Aegis, and Blitz squads were re-organizing the lone figure Athrun struck down, had gotten back up and left the Phalanx heading towards the center. Yzac was knocked out for a little while, but when he looked at his wound, his armor took most of the damage, he saw his unit struggling to escape but it didn't matter, Yzac used this and started heading towards the center to achieve his main goal.

Center

Kira and the rest of his unit in the center was pleased that they had a new ally, but what they saw made them get in a ready stance.

Kira watched as he saw the Emperor and the new squad break right through them.

Kira looked on as all he saw was Gil, it was the same with Mu but all he saw was Rau; all were in a ready stance as the forces approached. There was no way Kira was going to let them, just slice through them.

Kira looked around and saw Mu ready to head straight at Rau, Kira called a messenger over to him.

"Yes, My Lord," he said quickly.

Kira looked at him, "Inform Commander La Flaga, to hit them straight on with his cavalry, and have his infantry counter theirs, after that he can do as he wishes," Kira told him quickly as they were running out of time. Kira quickly told a few other messengers with some instructions for the royal guard and the ordinary battalions they had waiting. They got their messages and awaited the Kings orders.

"Yes sire," he replied as he quickly rode over to inform Mu.

Kira looked at the force approaching, "Archers!" he shouted.

The archers heard the command from their King, waited for his order to fire. Kira was hoping enough would fall here that they wouldn't be that short on numbers.

Kira watched as they approached and was waiting for the right moment.

Mu received the message, and knew it was the right decision, he wanted Rau badly, but he had to make sure they didn't break through the line first, and he was ready, all that he was waiting for was the order to charge.

The royal guard was ordered to counter their infantry units, and provide support for the Strike squad, and the other battalions in the center were order to engage the ZAFT regulars, all were prepared and awaited the Kings orders.

Gil was skilled in combat and strategy; he was even leading this charge with Rau closely behind him.

Gil ordered his cavalry to attack straight at Kira's cavalry.

Rau was given orders to engage the newly formed Strike squad, and that was perfect for him, as they rode up to the ORB army Rau was pleased at the scenery all the fallen knights and all still battling, and he knew his theory was correct all people do is slaughter themselves and Rau was enjoying every minute.

Rey and Shinn were to lead a few units of the Providence squad to support whatever needed it whether it was infantry or cavalry, that was their mission and they were prepared.

As Gil was coming closer he saw right where the ORB King was and gave the order for his units to speed up which they did.

Kira saw the chance he wanted as they sped up and Kira gave the order.

"Archers fire!" He shouted.

Immediately after he ordered that the archers did release their arrows. The arrows flew up in the sky and Kira once again unsheathed his sword followed by everyone in the center, all Kira had to do now is wait for the arrows to connect.

Gil saw the arrows fly up, but he knew he was in no danger as he was to close, as for his unit he didn't care; all he wanted was the ORB King. The rest of the units saw this and immediately tried to speed up but it was too late, the arrows struck and struck them hard. All forces were affected by this in some way as they lost fifteen percent of the force heading in the charge.

As soon as the arrows hit Kira saw the other chance he wanted. "Attack!" he shouted and all started heading straight for the enemy units.

Gil saw how his force was hit and then he heard the enemy knights charging, Gil growled a little bit and gave his men the same order, in which they quickly got back in line and began the charge.

Everything looked how Kira wanted it, the Strike was heading for the Providence, and he was headed straight for Gil, but he noticed the cavalry near Gil was starting to pass him, and Kira knew Gil was laying back, a cowardly move, but also a smart one, as Kira would have to cut through some horsemen to get to him, and at this point Kira was going to do just that, as the forces neared each other all cavalry from both sides rode into each other.

The royal guard did what the King said and they rode straight into the infantry units engaging them, they had the advantage, but they had the numbers and they would fight their hardest to win this battle.

Mu saw the Providence squad heading straight for them, and what shocked Mu was that his brother was not falling back at all, it seemed he wanted to finish him just as bad as Mu wanted to finish him. Mu rode as fast as he could and headed straight for Rau.

Rau and the Providence squad kept riding and all Rau saw was Mu, everything was going right and all Rau needed was this to work and his whole plan would be complete. The Providence squad started engaging with the Strike squad and Rau and Mu were right in front of each other.

Rau and Mu rode straight towards each other and on unison both jumped off there horses, they wanted nothing but to go sword to sword with each other with no restrictions of the horses movements. They jumped down and ran towards each other and their swords met in a thunderous clash as they connected blades.

Near the Center

Athrun and Nicol along with the remains of their squads watched every second of that charge and they had to admit it was a sight. They could tell the ORB center was outnumbered but they wanted to change that, they were moving as fast as they could to the center, but they had the ordinary ZAFT units to deal with and their were still quite a number of them.

"They seem to be making the final stand in the center," Nicol said.

Athrun looked at him, "We will ride in and attack them from the south, that way we should pull out this victory."

Nicol smiled, "Why not combine our two units for now?"

"Not a bad idea, Commander," Athrun called out.

The second in command of the Aegis squad rode up to him, "Yes My Lord."

Athrun looked at him, "Combine half of the heavy and light armed infantry from both units and take charge of them."

The commander nodded, "As you wish sir."

Nicol looked at him, "I will take half the cavalry and heavy armed infantry."

Athrun agreed, "Good, I will take the other half of the cavalry and the light armed infantry."

All were in agreement and they quickly spread the word and the units immediately got into their new positions. They wasted no time as they started engaging the rear of the current charge, but they had a ways to go before they could reach the King.

Center Strike and Providence squads

The strike and Providence squads immediately clashed with each other, there units had pretty much the same number, but the Strike unit was also in previous battle, the cavalry struck the other cavalry and the infantry struck the other infantry, it was not a good sight. Both squads were made of advanced forces that both commanders chose it was not going to be a pretty battle.

Rau and Mu were pushing each other back and forth in a test of strength.

Rau laughed, "Isn't it a wonder sight Mu?" Rau asked with no sound of concern in his voice.

Mu glared at him, "You are pretty proud of yourself aren't you, leading in more chaos."

Rau smiled, "Chaos no Mu, this is what humanity is, all are soulless beast that deserve the fate I have chosen for them."

"You have no right to place such a judgment psycho," Mu replied as he started wining the strength test.

Rau returned focus to his sword and they broke their stance, once back it was Mu who made the charge this time using both hands to slash at Rau, but Rau was able to block it with his sword.

"You still haven't learned a thing," Rau said as he quickly spun and made his own slash but Mu was able to counter his spin and block his slash, they returned to pushing each other back and forth.

"It ends today, one way or another you will fall today," Mu told him.

Rau smiled again, "Whatever happens from now on Mu, I have already achieved what I wanted, whatever the outcome of this battle, the losses will only cause for more anger and hatred, which will lead to another battle, and it won't be long before all perish," Rau said as his sanity was almost gone.

"That's is where your wrong, I believe in people and my King, so I can say if I die here, you will come with me, and I know the King will not let what you said happen." Mu said as he once again was winning in the strength battle.

Rau started growing bored, "Than I shall grant your request, goodbye little brother," Rau said as they broke their stance again and as Mu tried to counter Rau was faster than he thought as his blade was fast approaching.

The Strike and Providence squads were engaged in a fierce fight that was like the Duel Aegis one earlier and it could go either way, so far the Strike unit was holding them back and they were not breaking the line but their numbers kept coming. They knew they were in trouble but they would not give up and were prepared to fight to the bitter end for ORB.

Nearing the Center

A lone figure was fast approaching the center from the previous left Phalanx, Yzac was the lone figure on a horse heading straight for the center, he left a lot earlier than Athrun and Nicol, so all he had to do was get past the regular ORB battalions, which he did, the other units gave him no trouble as he headed for the center. Yzac was so fixed on his rage he no longer wanted a battle with the ORB King, he wanted the ORB King gone no matter what. Yzac blamed all of his misfortune of late on that King, and he believed the only way to rid himself of this misfortune was to get rid of that King.

Yzac kept riding until he caught up with a familiar figure among the ZAFT ranks, Yzac saw Dearka with the regulars assisting in the charge. After his unit was destroyed Dearka knew he had to do something or the Emperor would have his head, so he joined in with the regulars. Dearka looked up and noticed Yzac, he rode over to him.

Yzac glared at him, "You couldn't hold the Phalanx, and now were in trouble!" Yzac shouted.

Dearka frowned, "You didn't hold it either I can see," Dearka said as he looked around and saw no Duel unit.

"I would have if the Blitz did assist in the end," Yzac shot back.

"Well…its over now, I am just helping where I can now," Dearka replied.

Yzac smiled as he got a plan, "Good, you can help me get through the line, I want that King."

Dearka smiled, "Whatever you say," he said as they sped up and reached the front of the battle.

Yzac looked around but couldn't spot the ORB King or the Emperor, he saw the ORB knights approaching them and they started cutting through them, after a little while Yzac saw what he wanted, but he had to act fast he told Dearka something and quickly got off his horse charging at something. Dearka heard what he said and did what Yzac said.

Center Kira and Gil

As Gil was lying back, Kira knew he would have to cut through some horsemen to get to him, and at this point Kira was going to do just that, as the forces neared each other all cavalry from both sides rode into each other. Kira and the cavalry met up with Gils and they engaged each other.

Kira saw a few cavalry units approaching him but he made quick work of them, Kira wanted Gil and Gil alone. Gil was lying back only to wait for the perfect moment, but that moment would come a lot sooner than he would think.

Kira was wasting no time as he made short work of the cavalry members; his own cavalry was assisting him as they were trying to lessen the amount of energy he would have to use to get to Gil. Kira cut through one last cavalry member and he was right in front of Gil, Kira's cavalry was now keeping all enemy units away as Kira could focus fully on the ZAFT Emperor.

Gil saw Kira break through and he smiled, Kira rode up to Gil and they stopped as they were about ten feet away from each other.

The royal guard was doing their job well as they were not only holding the infantry from breaking through, they were pushing them back, they had some losses but it was nothing compared to the ZAFT losses, the royal guard was not stopping their assault and they knew they would have them cleared out in no time.

Kira stared at Gil and Gil stared at Kira, it was complete silence until Kira broke it.

"Look around, this is what your selfish desires have caused," Kira angrily told him.

Gil looked at him, "You should have accepted my terms, the losses mean nothing as long as I get what I desire."

Kira pointed his sword at him, "You will not win this battle, I will stop you."

Gil responded by pointing his own sword at him, "Only time will tell." Gil said as both charged at each other.

Kira heard that and knew his talking was useless, as soon as Gil finished he charged. Gil wasted no time and when they neared each other their swords met in a ferocious clash. Both Kira and Gil didn't want a battle like that so they did as Mu and Rau did and got off there horse's. Kira started circling Gil and Gil did the same, Kira's cavalry was doing a good job of keeping everyone out of there way.

Kira was studying Gil's movements from head to toe; he could tell Gil was a lot more skilled than he let on. Gil patently was doing the same, they kept going around for awhile, and neither could find what they were looking for so they charged at each other in unison. Their blades met once again in clash as they started testing their strength, Kira could tell Gil held power, but it was not enough as Kira was winning this. Gil was surprised at this Kings ability's in combat, and knew he should have been training more, but he still had a few tricks up his sleeve.

As Kira was forcing him back Gil broke the stance, and delivered a quick vertical slash that Kira barley saw, Kira was able to block the slash but just barley. Kira now knew that Gil had a lot of speed as well. Kira tried something and was the one to break the stance, Gil saw his movements but he only at the last second saw Kira deliver a quick thrust of the sword, which Gil was just able to move away from. Gil was able to counter with a slash, but their blades met once again and they were once again trying to push each other back.

Gil smiled, "I will have this continent and you will not stop me."

Kira was tired of him, "You are a good fighter, but you lack focus," Kira told him as he broke the stance and slashed at Gil, but Gil blocked it.

"Funny, what would you know about focus child," Gil said.

Kira laughed a little, but Gil was well into his trap, Kira always studied an opponent throughout battle, and when the opponent was good, he studied harder, and Kira could now tell Gils weakness, Gil was quick and accurate, but he would leave the right side of his chest unguarded as he preformed a slash, Gil was accurate in his attacks because he left the extra few seconds go to the power and speed of his attacks, and not attacking and returning to guard in case you failed, Kira was well aware and now all he had to do was get Gil to perform one of these moves.

Kira decided to make the move as he charged and stabbed his sword at Gil, Gil saw this and countered with his sword just the way Kira wanted him to, As Kira prepared Gil broke the sword stance and made a slash towards Kira, Kira smiled as Gil slashed, Kira turned his body and the slash missed him completely, Gil was stunned at this, and what he saw next worried him.

As soon as the sword missed Kira, he moved the position of his sword and brought it upwards thrusting it straight at Gil. Gil knew he was in trouble as he saw the thrust just barley and there was no time to counter with his sword, so he tried to move his body, but the sword struck his shoulder tearing right through his armor and into his shoulder.

Kira was amazed that he was able to counter that far, but he attempted he was a good fighter. Gil immediately dropped his sword and fell to the ground; Kira stood back up and pointed the sword straight at him.

Gil watched as the sword was inches from him.

Kira glared at him, "Your time has come, you don't deserve an honorable death, but I will grant you one," Kira said as he raised his sword a little.

Gil was in trouble and he couldn't do anything, but what he saw approaching Kira from behind made him smile, Gil watched as Yzac was rushing straight towards Kira with his sword ready to strike him. Gil watched as Yzac got close and Gil knew he would have no time to react.

To be continued…

(AN): I hope you liked this chapter; the next part should be up by Wednesday. Bye for now.