Chapter 11
Sword That Descends from the Skies (re-written)
Summary-What if Kira was a girl?
Disclaimer- I don't own Gundam Seed/Destiny
A/N This Chapter is dedicated to Karone-Sakura! Thanks for telling me about the dictionary online! I would have never thought of that! Thank you so much hopes you like the chapter!
Archangel
Everyone on the ship waited anxiously as the fatal shot that would end all their lives seemed to approach them in slow motion.
Murrue could feel the hairs on the back of her neck prickle with anticipation. She closed her eyes waiting for impact but it never came.
The rest of the crew who were all in the same state soon realized the same thing. Everyone slowly opened their eyes to be greeted with something they never would have expected.
All looked on as a blue and white MS stood in front of them. The MS in question must have blocked the shot with one of its own
The captain and everyone else looked on with awe. They had no idea who this mysterious pilot or Gundam were, but at the moment no one seemed to care.
The Gundam spread its wings in a dramatic effect and slowly the machine let off steam from the heat of re-entry. Everyone one the battle field both EA and ZAFT looked on in complete astonishment.
"Captain the pilot of the unidentified MS is requesting a line connection." A crew member said once his own panic subsided.
"Grant it!" Murrue commanded.
As the line come to life all were shocked to hear a familiar voice. "Attention Archangel!"
All gasped and whispered to one another.
"Do you think it's?" Mir asked Sai.
"It has to be!" Sai said in shock.
"This is Kira Yamato. Archangel please leave the area and head to a safe location. I will provide protection." Kiras voice come over the communicators loud and clear.
"It is Kira!" Sai said happily
Everyone else was stunned. Wasn't Kira killed? Was she MIA?
Murrue soon snapped out of her shock and picked up a communication line.
"Kira is it really you?" Murrue knew she was wasting time but she needed to be sure.
"Yes it is me. Please vacate the area!" Kira voice called out.
"We can't. It's a trap. The Archangel is just a sacrifice! They are going to activate Cyclops which will destroy this entire area!" Murrue called out.
Kira thought for a moment.
"I understand. Please head to a safe distance." Kiras voice was neither panicked nor worried. It was calm and commanding.
Kira soon opened a link that would be connected to every communicator on the battle field. Including the ones of ZAFT.
"Attention all ZAFT and Earth Alliance forces! Please sis fighting and leave the area at once! Cyclops is about to be activated. I repeat please stop you're fighting and leave the area!" Kira shouted over the communication systems.
All were surprised and stunned.
The EA was terrified and betrayed that their own superiors would sacrifice them so willingly. ZAFT was suspicious on whether it was a trap or not.
Yzak who was also in the battle didn't believe one word. He was also surprised that it this new Gundam was defending the "Legged Ship".
'Could it be? The Strike pilot?' Yzak asked himself in his head.
"Don't listen to her! It's a trap! Continue to fight!" Yzak shouted and charged at the larger and more powerful MS.
Kira was surprised at the Duels attack. 'What's wrong with this guy?' Kira asked herself.
Dodging the shots admitted from the Duel Kira graceful spun and turned the Freedom through out the sky. Coming down her quickly and easily disarmed the Duel.
Yzak was shocked and humiliated at how quickly he was disarmed. Not in his right state of mind he still charged.
Kira saw him coming and took out her beam saber. She slashed her sword at the Duel, the beam aimed right for the cockpit
Yzak watched in utter horror as the object of his indefinite death slowly approached. With his suit disabled he could not deflect it. He was going to die. He screamed awaiting impact.
Just as Kira was about to cut through her long time enemy, she hesitantly lowered her sword so that only the Duels legs were only cut off. After that she turned the Freedom and delivered a swift and powerful kick to the Duel sending it towards the ocean.
"Go get out of here!" Kira shouted as a GINN arrived just in time to retrieve the Duel from falling in the water.
"She…didn't…but…why?" Yzak asked himself completely shocked that the other pilot didn't kill him.
(A/N I can't remember the episode and I can't find a good enough summary so I am going to wing it alright!) A few more GINNS attempted to attack but all met the same fate of the Duel. Kira to extra care so that only the machines where disarmed and none of the pilots were killed. The Archangel was busy trying to get as far away from the distance as possible. Other EA ships were enraged and though the crew cowards and traitors. ZAFT thought similar things but they weren't too concerned. All of a sudden the Earth started to shake. Others stopped fighting as the shaking became stronger. Kira notice it as well and made one final plea to the fighting forces.
"Everyone! Get out of here now! This whole area is going to be destroyed!" Kira called out before she too flew off the escape the blast.
No one seemed too concerned about fighting anymore as everyone began to panic and try and turn the ships around to flee. The larger war-ships were too large to make it out and they were engulfed in the powerful blast. Kira maneuvered her way to get back to the Archangel. She felt horrible as only a few GINNS and MS suits were able to make it out. She saw a ZAFT GINN lagging behind and grabbed it before it fell into the ocean. As predicted Cyclops was denudated and almost the entire area was destroyed.
ZAFT Headquarters
Athrun entered the mass building and began looking for the assigned guard he was to meet. He looked on and saw a soldier dressed in green waving to him.
"Athrun Zala?" The man asked. He was older than Athrun but not by much he was most likely in his early twenties.
"Yes." Athrun said and they both saluted.
Athrun looked around and saw many people seemed to be shocked and disturbed,
"What's wrong with everyone?" Athrun asked.
The other merely looked at Athrun in surprise. "Don't you know?"
"Know what?" Athrun asked very confused.
"About Miss Clyne?" The soldier asked in a confused tone. It was no mystery that Athrun Zala and Lacus Clyne were engaged to be married.
Athrun shook his head, and motioned for the other to continue he was very confused and worried now.
The other sighed sadly. He clearly didn't want to be the one to tell Athrun what was going on.
"Miss Clyne is a traitor." He said sadly.
Athruns eyes widened in shock. "WHAT!" He shouted.
"It was announced not to long ago by Chairman Zala. Apparently Lacus helped an enemy spy escape and steal one of our new Mobile Weapons."
Athrun was shocked to say the least. Lacus would never do something like that.
"Unless." Athrun whispered.
"What?" The lower ranking soldier asked.
"Nothing, take me to Chairman Zala now." Athrun commanded and seemed very calm for someone whose fiancé was just branded a traitor.
The other left it alone though and nodded. And he began guiding Athrun to the Chairman office.
Athrun was led into the Chairman's office by two guards dressed in a green uniform. He walked into the fairly large office to see his father sitting in a large chair with an angered expression on his face. Athrun didn't think too much of it as his father was often frustrated and angered now a days.
Patrick Zala looked up to acknowledge Athrun and the two other guards saluted and left. Athrun watched to two leave and couldn't help but feel uncomfortable even if it was his own father.
"Father-"Athrun began but was cut off by a harsh tone.
"What did you just call me!" Patrick snapped at his son.
Athrun straightened his back like a good soldier and corrected himself. "Sorry Chairman Zala."
Patrick didn't say anything more and got up from his seat. "I assume that you have heard about Lacus."
Athrun nodded though it wasn't a question more of a statement.
"First off she is no longer your fiancée! She is nothing but a traitor to ZAFT and coordinator kind!" Patrick boomed.
Athrun flinched slightly but kept himself under control. "How do you know that she is a traitor? Do you have any proof?" Athrun asked.
"Of course I have proof! Why would I name one of our most influential figures a traitor if we didn't?" Patrick snapped.
Athrun didn't say anything just approached his father as he motioned for him to join him by the security monitors. Patrick explained that the screen they were watching showed the factories were the Justice and Freedom was kept. He zoomed in and showed Lacus and another unidentified soldier in a red elite uniform approach the Freedom.
Athrun looked on in total shock and amazement. He recognized the person immediately.
'Kira!' His mind screamed. He did indeed with out question see his fiancé give the Freedom to his best friend. He watched wide eyed as Kira climbed into the Freedom and took off.
Patrick stopped the tape and turned to Athrun. "As you can see that Lacus is indeed a traitor. Your first mission will be to get rid of her and then you will report back here and take the Justice to retrieve the Freedom." Patrick explained. He frowned darkly though at his sons obvious surprised and sadden expression. He shrugged it off as he assumed that Athrun was in love with Lacus. "If you can not retrieve the Freedom destroy it along with its pilot!" Patrick commanded.
Athrun numbly nodded and left with a salute.
Archangel
Everyone on the Archangel hastily made their way out of the ship to outside to see if it really was Kira.
Kiras friends were the first ones out and eagerly waited at the bottom of a hill for Kira to come down. The other crew members weren't far behind. Murrue and Mu were the last to come out and soon took their place outside with the others.
Kira who was at the top of a very large hill was knelt down beside the pilot of the GINN she had saved.
"Are you the-the pilot of that machine?" The other struggled to say.
Kira smiled and nodded.
The soldier dressed in a green pilot suit smiled weakly. "It would have been faster if you had let me die." Those were the last words as the pilot lost his strength and died.
Kiras eyes widen slightly in doubt. She felt anger course through her at once again failing to protect someone. She punched the ground in frustration. "Damn it!" She shouted and felt hot tears leak from her eyes.
She punched them back though, as she looked below her. She saw the Archangel and its crew members all waiting patiently for her to come down. She smiled slightly, and gabbed her helmet.
Everyone looked on with eager anticipation. They saw a red figure come down from the hill.
Murrue and Mu looked on and smiled. It was no doubt Kira. Everyone else began to whisper. All coming up with crazy possibilities of how Kira could have survived and gotten the new MS. Some even thought that she was a ghost.
Kira was greatly firstly by Mir and a few other crew members. Mir was almost in tears and the others shouted "Nice to see you" and "Congratulations!" Sai and Kuzzey were a bit behind but eventually met up with the rest.
"I am glad you're safe." Sai said as Kira approached.
"Same here" Kira said warmly.
Kira slowly approached the Captain and Commander.
"Looks like I made it just in time." Kira said warmly.
Murrue just smiled but Mu had a frown on his face.
"I'm glad that you are alright Kira." Murrue said warmly.
"Thank you." Kira said simply.
"Same goes for me kid." Mu said cheerfully but his frown soon returned.
"What's wrong?" Kira asked sensing the commanders' tension.
"I see that you went to ZAFT." Mu said staring at the ZAFT symbol on Kiras left arm. Everyone gasped and started whispering. Obviously many were conserved that Kira had joined ZAFT.
Kira smiled. "Yes, I did go to ZAFT but I am not a ZAFT soldier."
Everyone seemed to calm down after the statement.
"We should really get your machine into the hanger so that we can give it more power." Murrue said.
Kira looked at her and narrowed her eyes. "Freedom doesn't need any power, it has an N-jammer canceller, and if any of you try to get any information on it I will leave and kill you. This machine was entrusted to me by a friend and I will not allow you to take any information on it."
Murrue nodded. "No on is to touch this machine unless instructed by Kira and only Kira!"
Kira smiled and thanked Murrue.
Lacus Mansion
Athrun was shocked when he arrived at the Clyne home. It was a mess. The entire home had been searched for Lacus and Siegel.
Athrun walked through the garden. He was slowly made his way through knocked over benches and tables. He didn't see Lacus anywhere.
Athrun really didn't know what he was going to do when he met up with Lacus. Yes he was made with her. She had let Kira get away. Though he was mad he didn't think he could bring himself to kill the girl.
Athrun started walking again not realizing that he had stopped to gather his thoughts. He made was about to turn back, sense there was obviously nothing here, when her heard a familiar sound.
"Haro! Haro!" a pink ball appeared and almost smacked Athrun in the face. Luckily he was fast enough to catch it. Athrun held the pink toy with his own good arm.
Athrun narrowed his eyes slightly in the memory of Lacus and how she was obsessed with the pink creature. He turned and ran across the garden out of the house; carry the pink ball with him.
"I hope I'm right." Athrun though. He had an idea of where Lacus would be but he wasn't sure.
Archangel
Kira flopped down on her old bed in the Archangel.
"Never thought I would miss this place." Kira chuckled to herself.
Just then the door hissed open.
Kira looked up to be greeted with Sai.
"Hello Sai!" Kira said cheerfully to her friend.
"Hello Kira, I just came to give you this." Sai said handing a small green and yellow bird over to Kira.
"Oh thank you so much Sai." Kira said happily.
"I didn't have the heart to turn it off after you left so I just kept it with me." Sai explained.
Kira just gave him a friendly hug of thanks.
"You better get some rest Kira." Sai said concerned.
"Yeah, I think your right." Kira said stretching.
Sai laughed at Kiras actions and left with a simple "good night".
Kira lay on the bed once Sai was out of the room.
"I hope Athrun doesn't freak out!" Kira said thoughtfully. She shrugged it off though Athrun wasn't the type of person to get angry.
Kira last thoughts before she fell asleep were a prayer that Lacus would be alright.
White Sympathy Concert Hall
Athrun stealthily made his way into the theater with out a sound. He could already here Lacus singing inside.
Normally Athrun would stop and listen to Lacus as she sang but he was too angry and confused to even think about it.
Athrun approached the stage. He could see Lacus sitting down singing her song. She was dressed in a blue costume that left her shoulders bare. It also had long arm pieces and a neck piece, her hair was done up in two large ponytails at the top of her head. (A/N it's the costume she wears in the series) Athrun slowly approached her as she stopped singing as the pink Haro was released from his hand and jumped into hers.
"Why hello Haro!" Lacus called to the small toy that repeated its name over and over again.
"Lacus!" Athrun called getting the girls attention.
"Hello Athrun it is very nice to see you again." Lacus said as naive as ever.
Athrun raised his gun and pointed at Lacus. "Why did you do it Lacus? Why did you let Kira get away?"
Lacus tipped her head to the side a little and looked at Athrun. "Kira didn't want to stay in PLANT anymore. So I gave her the Freedom so that she would have the power she needed."
Athrun felt his grip tighten on the gun but he did not fire. "I asked you to keep Kira there for a reason! She will fight for the naturals again! She will be used!" Athrun yelled at the small girl.
Lacus frowned. "It is that kind of talk that will make you and Kira enemies again. Kira wanted to protect the ones she loves. Isn't that what we all want? To protect? Kira doesn't want to fight you Athrun she cares for you very much, as do you." Lacus said softly.
"Of course I care for Kira she is me best friend!" Athrun shouted confused.
"I believe that you care for her more than that Athrun." Lacus said softly her eyes showing understanding.
Athruns eyes widen. "What are you talking about?"
Lacus frowned again. "I can see it Athrun. You love Kira very much, but you put your duty before anything else. Athrun Zala of ZAFT what is it that you fight for? Your fathers' orders? Medals?"
Athrun felt his grip on the gun loosen slightly. What did he fight for?
"I fight to avenge my mother and to protect the ones I care about." Athrun said though it was weak.
Lacus smiled. "Kira is very smart. She was able to see past the differences in her and her natural friends and parents. She fights for what she believes in not what others tell her."
Athrun lowered his gun but did not put it away.
"So Athrun will you kill me? Your enemy, you have attempted the same to Kira will you kill me for the good of ZAFT?" Lacus asked strongly.
Athrun looked at the ground. "I never wanted to fight Kira. If I continue to follow ZAFT then I will only end up hurting more of my friends. It that what your saying?" Athrun asked in a small quiet voice.
"All I am saying is that if you don't choose wisely you will only end up fighting Kira again." Lacus said
"Miss Lacus!" A voce called.
Athrun and Lacus looked to see a man in a ZAFT uniform come up to Lacus.
"All is ready it's time to go." He said
"Thank you very much." Lacus said to the man standing up.
"I hope to see you again Athrun!" Lacus called and waved good bye to Athrun.
Athrun smiled. He turned and dashed out of the building, he knew what he had to do.
Archangel Bridge
"Where to now Captain?" A crew member asked
"We can't return to the EA as we are no considered traitors for leaving the battle field. We will go to Orb." Murrue said in a commanding voice.
"Are you sure?" another crew member asked.
"I am sure they will remember us. Head to Orb at once!" Murrue commanded.
"Yes Captain!' All saluted.
Meanwhile
Kira stirred slightly in her sleep. She had not bothered to change out of her uniform and get under the covers as it was still day outside.
"Birdie!" Tori chirped as it circled the room.
Kira was tossing and turning she was shouting incurrent things in her sleep.
"No…stop….Athrun…don't…kill…Lacus…Orb…Cagalli!"
Kira then bolted up sweat on her face and neck.
"It was just a dream!" Kira comforted herself.
'Something is going to happen…but what?' Kira asked herself before falling back to sleep.
ZAFT Headquarters
Athrun headed towards the Justice like he was suppose to. He told his father that he wasn't able to look for Lacus and that his time would be better spent looking for the Freedom before it did any damage.
Athrun was walking fast then normal but was able to keep him self from sprinting down the halls. Many officers looked at him strangely as he had an expression of deep thought and confusion on his face.
When he finally made it to the platform he saw someone he was not expecting to see. Nicols father was standing there looking at the Justice.
"Ah Athrun there you are." The man said taking Athruns presents into notice.
"Hello sir." Athrun said politely. He had only met the man a few times and now after Nicols death he felt so guilty.
"I heard that you are heading back to earth to retrieve the Freedom." The man said looking at Athrun.
"I am." Athrun said truthfully.
"It's shameful isn't it? Why would someone go against their own like that?"
Athrun kept his head down. "Sometimes you can't help but get swept up into things larger than you are." Athrun said sadly thinking of Kira.
"That is true. I am sure no one knows this better than you young people. You have done so much and at such a young age." The man said thoughtfully. Athrun knew he was thinking of his dead son.
"I am sorry for what happened to Nicol." Athrun said sadly.
"Don't be. It wasn't your fault, this is war. Besides you have already taken his revenge." The older man said giving a small smile.
Athrun didn't know why he said it but he just couldn't lie about Kiras death anymore. It made him feel like he really did kill her by telling everyone that she was dead. "Actually, I didn't."
The other looked surprised.
"I didn't kill the Strike pilot she still lives." Athrun said heavily.
"What? How?" The man said very confused.
Athrun figured that telling the man that he was friends with the pilot and ended up taking her to PLANT wasn't a good idea. "I saw the video of Lacus and the pilot. I recognized the pilots face even though I had only seen her once before. It was her."
The man frowned. It was hard to tell if he was just thinking or he was deeply upset that his sons' killer was somewhere out there. "I see. Well best of luck."
Athrun nodded and saluted the man before climbing into the Justice.
"Kira…what are you thinking?" He thought before he launched himself into space.
To be continued…..
A/N I never liked the fact that Athrun kept his medal even after he found out Kira was alive. I found really sleazy of him. I also don't like how Lacus as so much power for being a pop idol. Don't get me wrong I love her and everything but come on, that's like Brittney Spears having that kind of authority! (Shudders) Not a pretty thing. Any who I would like to give a special thanks to all my reviewers! I took you guys' suggestion on using an internet dictionary and it worked!
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