Kido Senshi Gundam SEED Judgement

Episode 5: The False Songstress

As the battle rages on outside, Kira stares up at the newly restored Freedom Gundam.

"But why?"

"It was recovered after the battle at Yachin Due. I had it restored and put away until the time it would be needed again. I want you to have it back Kira Yamato."

"You're just going to give it to me?"

"I would like to request that you join the ZAFT Special Forces."

"Do you really think that I would join ZAFT?"

Dullindal lets out a small laugh.

"No, I didn't. The Earth Alliance is making its move once again. How long will it be until they attack ORB? Will you have the strength to stop them? When the judgment is passed, will you and the ones you care about survive? Take up your sword once again Kira Yamato."

Kira continues to stare at the Freedom within deep thought. Kira floats up to the cockpit and enters. Kira powers up the Freedom and the G.U.N.D.A.M acronym flashes across the screen. The hatches open and the Freedom flies into space towards the battle. Shinn is stunned as he sees the Freedom fly towards the battle.

"It's, it's him!"

Shinn remembers the day his family was killed and the Freedom flying over them after they had been killed.

"You were the one who killed my family!"

The Abyss fires at the Impulse and distracts Shinn.

"Get the hell out of my way!"

Kira flies by and fires his beam cannons between the Impulse and the Abyss.

"Stop this pointless battle now!"

The Chairman makes his way to bridge and is approached by the captain.

"Sir, shall we launch out mobile suits?"

"No, Kira Yamato will take of them for us. There is no need to escalate this battle even further."

The Gondwana turns around and leaves the battle area. The Abyss ignores the Impulse and goes after the Freedom.

"Damn cocky bastard! I'll kill you to!"

Kira draws his beam saber and flies by the Abyss chopping off both of its arms and head. Auel lets out a frustrated yell.

"Dammit! Dammit! Dammit!"

The Chaos and Gaia fire at the Freedom but Kira easily dodges their shots. Kira enters Seed Mode and flies right at the Chaos. He draws his beam saber and cuts off its arms and the weapon pods. Neo rises from seat on the bridge.

"I'm going to out. As soon as we have all of our mobile suits on board we're getting out of here."

Neo launches in his Heavy Strike and flies towards the Freedom.

"Damn you monster!"

Neo launches the Gunbarrels and they surround and fire at Kira. Kira dodges each one easily and has a flash back of Mwu La Flaga using the Moebius Zero.

"What? It can't be."

"Auel, Sting, Stellar, return to the ship immediately!"

"But Stellar, still wants to fight!"

The three return to the while being chased by Shinn.

"Damn you all!"

Athrun flies in front of Shinn to stop him.

"Stop Shinn, we've been recalled as well!"

As Shinn, Rey, and Athrun return to the ship, the Freedom flies down into the atmosphere. The Girty Lue activates its mirage colloid and escapes the battle area.

"Kira, come back with us! Help us keep the flames of war from spreading!"

"Sorry Athrun, but I have no place in ZAFT. I don't trust the Chairman so I'm going to go back to ORB."

"See you later then Kira."

Athrun returns to the ship as Kira breaks through the atmosphere. As the Chairman returns to the PLANTs, he finds there is an uproar over the attack on Armory One.

"Damn naturals! It won't be to long until they starting shooting nukes at us again!"

"I don't want us to have another war but we may not have a choice!"

"Kill all the naturals! The stand Patrick Zala took was the one we should be making!"

Dullindal meets with the other ZAFT council members to discuss the situation.

"We can't just dive into another senseless war. I understand that the Earth Alliance continues to be a threat, but if we plunge ourselves into war we may end up destroying ourselves. I do not necessarily think that all Naturals are evil. Only those who continue to preach the evil of prejudice."

"Do you mean Blue Cosmos, Chairman?"

"Yes, but I think that it runs deeper than that."

"Deeper? Do you mean there is a group more powerful behind Blue Cosmos?"

The council members talk amongst themselves.

"I am still investigating into this matter. I shall keep you informed."

In the PLANTs, an image of Lacus Clyne appears in all the media as she delivers a message to the public. The Minerva also receives the broadcast. Athrun is surprised to see Lacus.

"Lacus! When did the Chairman convince her to come back?"

"Everyone, I am Lacus Clyne. Please listen to my message. We cannot allow the hate and grief we have in our hearts to consume us. Those of us who have lost loved ones mustn't be allowed to suffer again."

Lacus starts to sing Mizu no Akashi.

"Mizu no naka ni yoru ga yureteru
Kanashii hodo shizuka ni tatazumu
Midorinasu kishibe
Utsukushii yoake wo
Tada matte iraretara
Kirei na kokoro de

Kurai umi to sora no mukou ni
Arasoi no nai basho ga aruno to
Osiete kureta no wa dare
Dare mo ga tadori tsukenai
Soretomo dareka no kokoro no naka ni

Mizu no nagare wo shizumete
Kureru daichi wo uruosu shirabe
Ima wa doko nimo nakutemo
Kitto jibun de te ni ireruno
Itsumo, itsuka, kitto

Mizu no akashi wo kono te ni
Subete no honoo wo nomikonde nao
Hiroku yasashiku nagareru
Sono shizukesa ni tadoritsuku no
Itsumo, itsuka, kitto
Anata no te wo tori..."

The rage of the people of PLANT begins to subside. In ORB, Andrew Waltfeld, Murrue Ramius and Lacus watch the broadcast. Murrue is confused and glances at Lacus.

"When were you in the PLANT?"

"It's not me, she's an imposter. I wonder what that Chairman is doing."

Kira approaches the coast of ORB and he is greeted by two Murasames.

"ORB control, this Kira Yamato."

"Your signal is confirmed as ZGMF-X10A Freedom. You are cleared for entry."

Kira flies into a large hangar where the Archangel is located and lands inside of it. Cagalli comes running up and greets Kira.

"I could hardly believe it when I saw the Freedom! Where did you get it from?"

"Chairman Dullindal had it restored gave it to me. He wanted me to join ZAFT."

Cagalli gives a concerned expression.

"I don't really get him at all. Earlier today, Lacus showed me a recording of a fake Lacus in the PLANTs."

"What!"

Kira returns to his house where Lacus, Waltfeld, Murrue, and his mother are. He is shown the recording of the fake Lacus singing.

"It seems the Chairman is using my image to quell the citizens of PLANT. How much deceit is he capable of?"

"He had the Freedom restored and gave back to me and he asked me that when the judgment comes if I would be ready. I don't know why Athrun trusts someone like him."

"Perhaps Athrun has a better grip on the situation than we do."

In space, the Minerva returns to Armory One. At the same time they are given a message by Chairman Dullindal.

"Talia."

"Chairman."

"An Alliance task force has engaged our patrol fleet in lunar orbit. As soon as you are resupplied I want you to support them. They have also begun to move towards Gibraltar and Carpentaria on Earth. I want to show the Alliance the true strength of ZAFT and show that we will not tolerate the spread of their hatred."

Two new pilots are transferred to the Minerva along with their units. A red ZAKU Warrior and an orange ZAKU Phantom are loaded onto the Minerva. The two pilots meet with the captain in her office.

"Heine Westenfluss reporting for duty Captain."

"Lunamaria Hawke reporting as well."

"Hawke? Your sister serves on this ship as well."

"Yes ma'am. I haven't really seen her much since we graduated from the academy last year."

Lunamaria and Heine make their way to the lounge where Rey and Shinn are. Lunamaria smiles as she sees them.

"Rey, Shinn!"

"Luna, what are you doing here!"

"I just transferred aboard. We're going to support the lunar fleet."

Heine steps up and points at Shinn.

"You're the pilot of the Impulse aren't you?"

"Yeah, why?"

"No reason. I just thought you would be a little a tougher looking."

Shinn crushes the drink can in his hand and stands up.

"What did you say!"

"I thought you would have been taller as well."

Shinn clinches his fist.

"Hey, hey easy. I was only kidding."

Meyrin makes an announcement throughout the ship.

"All crew members prepare for departure. We are entering Condition Yellow. Pilots are to be on stand by."

"Hey, I didn't know Meyrin was the CIC. She could have told me."

The Minerva launches from the port in Armory One and launches towards the moon.

6 - Crossing Destinies