Kido Senshi Gundam SEED Judgement

Episode 6: Crossing Destinies

While the Minerva flies towards the moon, the pilots wait in the pilot lounge on stand-by. During that time, Heine gets acquainted with Shinn and Rey.

"So, this will only be both of yours third mission. I heard about what happened at Armory One. You must have been excited being chosen to pilot the Impulse Shinn."

"To be honest, I thought Rey would have been given the Impulse."

"Why is that? You were the one who was chosen, so you must be the right choice."

Rey interrupts Shinn before he speaks.

"Shinn is more straight forward and has more determination than I do. That is why I see him as a more logical choice as well."

Athrun enters the lounge and Lunamaria is surprised.

"It is true! Athrun Zala really is on this ship."

Athrun is confused and sits down.

"You must be one of the new pilots."

"I'm Lunamaria Hawke."

"So you're Athrun Zala. I was on the Hawkings team at Yachin Due. We must have barely missed each other. It's probably a good thing you did since you were fighting with Lacus Clyne."

Athrun is surprised by how much Heine knows.

"Well, I uh…."

"Don't worry about. I'm sure you had your reasons and the Chairman did allow you to re-enlist in ZAFT."

Meyrin makes an announcement.

"Condition Red, all pilots to your units."

All of the pilots board their mobile suits as the fight outside rages.

"Load Neidharts, ready Tristan and Isolde, launch mobile suits after we fire! Fire!"

"The Minerva unleashes all of its weapons and the mobile suits launch."

"Athrun Zala, Saviour, launching!"

"Shinn Asuka, Core Splendor launching!"

The core splendor, Chest Flyer, Leg Flyer, and Force Silhouette combine into the Force Impulse Gundam. The Gunner Wizard pack is equipped to Luna's ZAKU Warrior.

"Lunamaria Hawke, ZAKU, let's go!"

"Heine Westenfluss, ZAKU Phantom launching!"

"Rey Za Burrel, ZAKU launching."

Athrun leads the rest of the mobile suits into the battle.

"Don't stray too far. We're going to destroy the flagship and send their forces into disarray."

The Saviour transforms into its MA form and flies through the storm of beams. Shinn is surrounded by Dagger Ls and destroys each of them.

"Damn cannon fodder! Get the hell out of my way!"

Three Daggers fly towards Lunamaria and she easily dodges each shot. She fires the ZAKUs cannon and destroys two of them at once. Rey and Heine fly back to back taking out everything coming at them. On Aprilius, the PLANT where ZAFT headquarters is located, Chairman Dullindal receives a message.

"Chairman, we have received word from the Minerva that they have joined the battle."

"Good, maybe now the Alliance can see how foolish their actions are."

The Saviour streaks past all the Alliance ships and flies in front of the Agamemnon class leading the attack. The Saviour transforms into its MS mode and blasts the bridge with its rail cannons. Athrun flies around and shoots the engines causing the ship to explode.

"Captain, the Saviour has just taken out the enemy's flagship."

"The Alliance forces are pulling back."

"Pull back all of our mobile suits."

Even after the order is given, Shinn continues to destroy the retreating Dagger Ls. Athrun chases after Shinn.

"Shinn stop it! We've ordered back to the Minerva."

"I don't care! I won't let them get away!"

"Shinn!"

The Saviour grabs the Impulse and pulls Shinn away.

"Fine, I'll go back to the ship so just let go of me!"

Shinn returns to the ship with Athrun only to get slapped.

"Shinn! The enemy was in retreat."

"They're still the enemy and should be destroyed!"

Shinn is slapped again.

"Think about what you are saying! It was thinking like that caused my father to almost destroy the Earth and the destruction of Junius 7. Kill because someone was killed, and then kill that person who has killed. Is that the way to bring peace! Is that the way you should be thinking!"

Shinn is shocked by hearing Athrun's words and looks away from him.

"Have more control over your anger Shinn or you may end up dying."

The Minerva is contacted by the Chaiman.

"Captain Gladys, due to the exemplary actions of your crew during battle, your crew has been given permission for shore leave in Copernicus."

"Isn't Copernicus a neutral city?"

"Yes, but I have convinced their government to allow only the Minerva to land. Don't worry about anything for the time being Talia. The Alliance may step up their offensive soon enough so you may want to take this opportunity while you can."

"Very well."

The Minerva moves into a port in Copernicus and is met by government officials.

"Are you the Captain of the Minerva?"

"Yes, I am Talia Gladys."

"Your Chairman convinced us to let you land here for the time being. Being a neutral city, we are very careful with our security. I want you to know that there is an Alliance ship also docked here. If there are signs of conflict within our city, our forces will exercise our right to defend ourselves."

"You sound just like ORB."

"Our ideals are the same as theirs. All we want is peace."

"I understand."

Meyrin, Lunamaria and few other soldiers leave the ship in their civilian clothes. Shinn stays on the ship. Shinn grabs a drink in the lounge and Athrun enters the room.

"Shinn, why don't you get off this ship and relax."

"Leave me alone Athrun. Ever since the attack on Armory One you've been in my way."

Rey enters the lounge and walks up to Shinn.

"Shinn, you need to calm down and have some time away from the ship. Athrun has pbeen a wise commander since our first battle. You can't just go on an unstoppable rampage in every battle. If you do, you will end up destroying yourself or someone you care about."

Shinn gets up and walks towards the door.

"I think I will get off this ship for awhile. It's getting really annoying in here."

Shinn drives into the city on a motorcycle. Auel, Sting, and Stellar pass by in a car and Shinn stares at Stellar as the car passes by. The motorcycle strays off the road and Shinn quickly takes back control of it. Auel notices Stellar looking back at the motorcycle.

"What are you looking at idiot?"

"Nothing."

"Idiot."

Shinn stops in a park and lies down in the grass. He looks up at the artificial sky and he reminisces about his family. He pulls out his sister's cellphone from his pocket and listens to message on the phone.

"Hello, this is Mayu. I can't answer the phone right now……"

Shinn stops the message and closes the phone. He looks up and sees a blonde haired girl looking at him. He quickly springs up surprised.

"Who are you!"

Shinn remembers the girls face from the car.

"I'm Stellar."

"Stellar? What are you doing?"

Stellar grabs the cellphone.

"Give that back!"

"Stellar wanted to know whose voice that is."

Shinn snatches the cellphone back.

"It was my sister's. She died when ORB was attacked."

Stellar's eyes go blank and she hunches over screaming.

"Die. Stellar doesn't want to die!"

Stellar tries to run away but she trips over a rock. Shinn grabs Stellar and is scratched in the face.

"What the hell is wrong with you?"

"I don't want to die!"

Shinn notices that her foot is bleeding and wraps it with a hankerchief. Shinn hugs Stellar tightly to keep her from struggling.

"Stop, it's alright. I, I'll protect you!"

Stellar calms down and hugs Shinn back.

"Shinn will protect Stellar?"

"Y-yes."

Suddenly Shinn and is pulled away from Stellar by Auel.

"What the hell are you doing to her!"

Sting stops Auel.

"Auel! Let him go. Sorry, but leave Stellar alone."

Sting grabs Stellar and pulls her into the car.

"Sting, why are you doing this! Stellar likes him."

"You don't need to like anyone. Now let's go!"

The car drives off as Stellar looks at Shinn.

"Stellar! We'll see each other again someday!"

"Shinn!"

Later, Shinn returns to the ship. He lies down in his bed and he thinks about Stellar.

"That girl. Something is weird about her."

Stellar returns to the Girty Lue and is put into her stasis pod. She awakens a few hours later and notices the handkerchief on her leg.

"What is this?"

7 – The New Path