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Phase 26: The Cold Reaction
ZAFT base in Equatorial nation
"Damn it!" Yzak punched his fist on the table. Minerva was currently undergoing major repair in its own base. They had barely managed to make it to the base despite the damaged engine. It had been days since the last battle.
The remaining War Gazers were feeling despondent for their loss. The three guys gathered in the briefing room which was made free for them. Kazuki said nothing ever since they escaped from the country. Burying his head in his palm, he blamed himself for his foolishness to be placing full trust to the leader. Never did he know that he would be double-crossed by him his benefactor.
Serene was in coma after losing so much blood. Kazuki came in looking at her pale face mumbling sorry to her. He had to keep his promise of protecting her to her big brother. But he almost failed.
The boy with who resembled a nerd identified himself as Joe. As courtesy, Rey introduced himself.
"You are the newtype Kazuki had picked up not long ago right?" Joe adjusted his spec. Rey nodded.
"I smelled something fishy. As an information gather or a gossip-monger in the group, my info is always accurate. Hence, I'm here." Joe said while he wiped his spec. "Kazu felt guilty. But it's not his fault. It was too late by the time I obtained the info of the betrayal."
Rey looked down. He had betrayed his mentor, Gilbert and hence, there was no way he would forgive someone who betrayed including himself.
Outside Lacus' room
Lacus was lying in her bed once more with Haro bouncing in the room. Shinn passed by her room but yet he was hesitant to enter. He felt ashamed to be losing control of himself. At this rate, he would end up destroying himself and killing the rest of them.
"Shinn…" Lunamaria caught up with him from behind. Shinn turned to her direction acknowledging her presence.
"Are you feeling better? I'm worried."
"I'm fine already, Luna." Shinn tried to smile. Lunamaria hugged him suddenly starling him.
"Don't suffer alone, we'll share the burden." Lunamaria told him. Shinn returned the hug and started crying.
"If it wasn't for him, I would have killed Rey! I always thought I'm strong enough to protect all of you but actually I'm the weakest." Shinn cried.
Rey appeared behind him in the same time. He had heard everything. Shinn must have felt Kira's presence just as he was about to kill him. This was Shinn's ability. Lunamaria spotted Rey and Rey signaled her not to say anything and let Shinn cried his heart out.
ZAFT base in Equatorial nation
Meanwhile, on the side of the Minerva, the Archangel was undergoing repairs as well. Murrue and the rest of the crews were discussing about their next plan after this. To them, there was no turning back. Orb was lost and now even the Kingdom of Scandinavia they though they could rely on, betrayed them.
It was Impulse which lead the ship to their base after leaving the Kingdom of Scandinavia which had turned into nothingness. Panama was their next destination as suggested by Athrun. He was sure that the key army of the URANUS were stationed there since Nicol had mentioned it before and the guy who killed Kira would be waiting for them.
Everyone nodded in agreement as Athrun spoke his piece. Tears flowed down Cagalli's cheek during the conversation. She wiped it off straightaway.
"Don't ever count us out on mission like this!" A voice was heard suddenly. Yzak arrived on the bridge of the ship.
"You guys are seeking refugee with us, you owe us one!" Yzak explained. Dearka shook his head. Yzak was a stubborn guy indeed. Everyone turned their heads to their direction.
"What do you suggest we do next? Captain Jule." Murrue asked with a smile. Yzak blushed in embarrassment. In fact he did not have an idea. Dearka started chuckling when Yzak smacked him in his head.
"Now what are we going to do with the other two civilians onboard of our ship?" Yzak asked after he settled down. Yzak was hinting to the Archangel to take Lacus and Shinn in since Lunamaria was reenlisted while Shinn had not made his stand.
"Lacus?" Cagalli exclaimed. She didn't expect her name to be mentioned.
"Thanks goodness, she's alive!" Murrue said in relief. They were relieved. The crews in the bridge started talking among themselves when Yzak was getting pissed off.
Athrun sneaked off outside for a fresh air when he saw both Shinn and Lacus sitting on the starboard of the Minerva looking up in the sky.
"Shinn, Lacus!" Athrun shouted over alerting both of them. Haro was bouncing up and down upon hearing the voice of Athrun.
Shinn stood up and he could feel extreme sadness coming from Lacus. Lacus wasn't ready to see them yet. She stood up and left with Haro startling Shinn.
"Lacus…" Shinn called but Lacus ignored his presence and headed into the ship. Lunamaria who came onto the starboard carrying drink was surprised by her action.
"Athrun.." She called out waving at him.
Athrun clenched his fist in frustration when he saw Lacus in this condition.
"It was the URANUS, if not for them…" Athrun closed his eyes gritted his teeth in frustration. Is there anything he could do to help her? Shinn was watching from the other side could feel the same from Athrun as from Lacus. He looked back sadly at the direction Lacus left.
"Shinn…" Lunamaria called his name as she held his hand.
It was not the time to talk yet.
Panama
Stanley and Mayu arrived at the base in Panama greeted by their fellow soldiers. Stanley took a deep breathe. It had been a while since he left the base. He headed to the gigantic structure as soon as he dispatched his troop to return to their station onboard Julius or on the headquarter itself.
"This is the Euphoria." Stanley informed Mayu. "The ultimate hope to our desired world."
"Just with this we are able to separate the world?" Mayu inquired. She was surprised to see such a huge size structure. "What a nice name, Stanley-niichan."
Euphoria was the main culprit which caused the disruption between the communications between the worlds. It resembled the Tower of Paris physically, but it was a huge structure with almost 80m high. A huge satellite was installed right at the tip of the tower.
"We are protecting this?" Mayu asked. Stanley nodded.
"You'll take charge of Julius for the coming battle. I don't know what our master is planning but I believe it's the best for us to obey his orders." Stanley gave his orders to Mayu. He was not intending to give Mayu her mobile suit. He probably knew someone was watching him all along and he was a close friend of his. As soon as Nicol reunited with him over here, they would handle the situation.
ORB Union
The old man had given orders to Nicol to lend his hands to Stanley. He knew Stanley would not permit the use the ultimate mobile suit just yet. He understood his good intention. Shaking his wine glass, he sighed. Looking at the photo of his foster son, Kazuki, the newtype as well as the leader of the WarGazers.
"Kazuki."
The old man had instructed his men to assembled in a laboratory they had just set up. They had turned the Onogoro island to a laboratory. They would counter the Newtype with their own research. This would be a way for him to fully control the world using the ultimate weapon he intended to use. Derrick grinned at the young baby in a tank.
"The Key of Destruction, you'll be awakened soon, teach the ignorant fools what is ultimate destruction."
They had found the baby at an abandoned laboratory. Apparently, the baby survived from the destruction of the laboratory where it was born years ago.
A/N: The chapter was completed finally. I don't know when my next update will be but meanwhile, please R&R! Don't flame please.
