Spreading My Wings

By: Nareiya

Summary:

What if Shinn was able to recapture the Gouf that Athrun and Meyrin used to escape Gibraltar? What will happen? How will it affect the attacking of ZAFT in Orb? What will Cagalli do if she found out something that happened to Athrun? Please R & R! AsuCaga!

Author's Note:

Guys, thanks for the reviews.

The last chapter, by the way, the pacing is fast because…well, it is just a start!

Now I present chapter two of the starting story, Spreading My Wings!

Disclaimer: I do not own GS or GSD.

Chapter Two: A Hint of White in Black

Shinn Asuka can't help but to continue to yawn and stretch. Who in the right mind would like to wake at half past six to just attend this stupid training by your superior?

No one of course!

Even Lunamaria yawns a second after him and Rey can't help but continuously blink and blink due to lack of sleep.

Exactly at seven, their superior, Commander Zala arrived at the virtual and simulation room. They saluted him and gestured them to take a seat which they did.

"Good morning again to everyone. Today we will initiate the simulation training. For the first round, the three of you will help each other in order to defeat the simulation battle with the Freedom." He straightforwardly informed them of what exactly they three are suppose to do.

"You insane?" Shinn said in an agitated tone and he heard a hiss from Rey and Luna elbowed him on his right rib yet he ignored it, "Commander Zala, weren't you present when I have defeated the Freedom?"

Athrun glared at him, somewhat close to how Yzak does his death glares, "Yes I am Mr. Asuka so I suggest you to keep your mouth shut and let me continue to tell you the objective of this training."

Shinn rolled his eyes and murmured some profanities. Luna laughed at his act but her laughter stopped and made her eyes widen when she saw Athrun pointed his gun directly at Shinn's head.

"One more time you do that or else you have to deal with my gun." Shinn nodded nervously and Athrun placed his gun on top of the table where it is easy to reach.

The three of them were now more attentive.

"As I was saying," Athrun continued his directions, "The objective of this training is to see the spirit of unity within you three pilots. So now, get your butts at the artificial cockpit and the training starts as soon all of you press the start button."

It was the first time Lunamaria heard Athrun use the word butt to them. Once more, he was acting pretty weird and wasn't himself. Definitely, something is wrong with him. She shoved away that thought and went inside the artificial cockpit. All of them press the start button at the same time.

Then the simulation started.

Where could be the Freedom be? Rey thought as he slowly increase the speed of his mobile suit.

Then BANG!

The Freedom sliced up the cockpit of the mobile suit that Luna was using.

LOST SIGNAL, was the message read at the screen of Shinn and Rey.

"Where's that darn thing?" Shinn inquired, trying to concentrate in order to avoid being sliced up by the rival mobile suit although it is a simulation.

The Freedom again appeared but this time in front of Rey's Zaku. Rey tried to used his Vulcan shoulder missiles but it won't operate and with a quick slashed by the sword of the Freedom, the message LOST SIGNAL was now only read at the screen of Shinn.

Shinn tried his best to stay calm but he was rather afraid because according to the records, the Freedom doesn't use this style of combat so he wasn't use with this style at all.

Out of the blue, the Freedom used the Meteor and that ended the battle simulation.

The room that was once dark was again flooded with light.

"All of you are weak!" They heard Athrun say as he came out from an artificial cockpit.

Shinn's eyes wide, "Don't tell me you were the one who manipulated the simulated portion fro the Freedom?"

Athrun's face remained solemn and nodded a bit, "For a coordinator, all of you are so slow. I think you're slower than a turtle." He saw all the three pilots eyeing him badly, "Anyways, I was the one who manipulated the Freedom simulation that is why the combat style differs from the one used by the original pilot. Also, I have disabled the usage of firing weapons. You were only allowed to use your swords and shields."

"What!" exclaimed Luna in disbelief. Now she knows that something is different with Athrun today.

"Commander, you didn't inform us." Rey told him rather calm.

Athrun feigned his sigh, "Must have slip my mind. Very well then, we have a long day ahead of us so you three have a very long and difficult training ahead."

If only the three of them can be killed by the real Freedom right this instance, they would be the happiest persons on earth.

With Captain Talia Gladys…

Now, she was inside the office of the Chairman.

"Has any predicament has arisen, Captain Gladys?" Chairman Dullindal asked her in a kind tone.

Talia sighed.

She knows that he was feigning all of this. In fact, he knows the exact reason why she is present in his office.

She clasped her hands together, "I wished to know, as the Captain of Minerva, what exactly have you appointed Athrun Zala."

Gil's eyebrows narrowed and Talia only wished that she could roll her eyes but that is of course, disrespect with her superior.

"I wished to know what exactly you have done with Athrun Zala." She again repeated and somehow, the Chairman's facial features brighten up a little.

"Oh," he said, "I just had a talk with him. That's all I have done."

She eyed him suspiciously and he sighed, "I brainwashed him. There. I said it. Happy?"

His response caused Talia to stand up in anger, "I don't understand you. Why do you like manipulating people's lives? First it was Rey, then now…the former Chairman's only son, Athrun Zala."

Gilbert gestured for her to sit down once more and she did, "Talia, please understand the situation at hand. This is a war, remember? Do you want to see your son dying because I haven't done the correct course of action?"

She tried to keep her tears from falling but she just cannot keep them any longer, "N-no."

Gilbert went at her side and hugged Talia tightly, "I am just doing what is right and everyone will appreciate this afterwards."

With those promising words, she hugged him tightly and cried softly.

With Cagalli…

She fell on her knees as she again heard the words of her father, Lord Uzumi Narra Athha.

"I hope this day won't come that you will be in need of this." He says.

Every word she heard has a very significant meaning to the dear princess and representative of Orb.

His words, unlike how Shinn describe them, were full of hope and the desire to choose the best path towards a better future for each one of us.

Her gaze shifted as she seen the golden mobile suit, the Akatsuki.

Now, she is ready to face her beloved country once more in order to put a stop with this foolish, on-going war.

No matter what happens, she will be the emblem of hope and justice for her fellow compatriot, no, to the whole world so that each one of us, whether a natural or a coordinator, may accept and acknowledge each other's existence and would live in unity and peace.

"Father," she now stood up defiantly, "I will not fail you."

With that, they headed to Orb.

Back with Athrun, Shinn, Luna and Rey…

"Your performance is…if I will grade, I would only give you about…eighty-five percent." He sat comfortably while the three of them tried to catch their breath.

Shinn was about to answer Athrun back but Luna covered his mouth and Rey looked at him sternly, saying that they should just keep their mouths shut.

"If no more inquiries and comments, you may now change in your pilot uniforms. The Minerva will be heading to Orb." He stood and stretched a bit, "This will test if the training is sufficient or the three of you are inefficient."

With that, Athrun went to the changing room and smiled at himself. He is a good actor, isn't he?

End of Chapter

Author's Note:

Again, thanks for the reviews.

I hope you guys get the plot of the story. As for my other fics…I'll update it either tomorrow or arounf first week January. Reality slapped me, classes are near! NOOOOOO!

Anyways, I hope you guys enjoy!

Happy New Year to All!

The Author,

Nareiya