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Inner Beauty of Destruction
Chapter Seven
"So Captain Lorrnoke, tell me how she is." "She is completely healed and is going through a series of tests as we speak." "Is she now. Did you do what I expect you to do?" "If you mean by erasing her memories permanently then yes I have," lied Neo. "Good. She's going to be our ultimate weapon against that pitiful country and those disgusting coordinators." "But Lord Djibril, are you not in agreement with Chairman Dullindal's Destiny plan?""I am aware of the plan we made. But I'm thinking of taking a step further."
"But aren't you and the Chairman in agreement in making an even better world that surpass naturals and coordinators?"
"Yes we are still going through the Destiny plan. But like I said, I'm taking a step further. He won't even know what hit him."
"If you mean the Requiem-"
"That is exactly what I meant. We are first going to destroy all those who oppose us and then I'm going to aim the Requiem at the Chairman. It will be a beautiful sight."
"…."
"This plan is full proof and it will be for a blue and pure world! Now if you excuse me Captain Lorrnoke," and the screen went blank.
Neo leaned back against his chair and placed a hand over his face.
"What the hell. Something isn't right. ……sigh…….. " Neo got up and decided to go check on what the docs are doing.
……Lab……
"This is crazy. She's incredible!"
"Do you think she's one of them?"
"I don't know. Her blood doesn't match either one."
"Then what the hell is she?"
While the doctors were all talking about their patient, they didn't hear the door slide open and in walked Neo.
"So!"
"Huh?" turned the doctor. "Oh! Captain Lorrnoke. It's nice to see you."
"Like wise. So, what's the update?"
"Well sir, her abilities are just incredible!"
"Meaning?"
"I mean, her abilities in almost anything we give her is just surpassing. Her results skyrocketed everyone's score. Even Steller's!"
"What?!"
"It's true! Take a look." The scientist lead Neo to the simulation room and there she was all wired up with the machines and not once blinking an eye. Neo was surprised. He didn't think that she would be that good. (A/N: If anyone watched Gundam Wing: Remember Heero Yuy was doing his simulation thingy? Well, that's what she's doing.)
"That is amazing!" awed Neo. He just kept an eye on her as she was proving to everyone around her how good she was. Neo walked up to her and placed a hand on her shoulder. She stopped what she was doing and slowly turned her head to look at him.
Her dull amber eyes screamed emptiness and that made Neo think of something, but he decided to dwell on it later.
"Hey, how about you stop and hang out with the others for a while hmm? Would you like that?"
She just stared at him and didn't even show emotion or any response. Without answering, she pulled all the wires off, got out of the pod and stood in front of Neo.
"I take that as a yes. Well, lets go meet Sting and Stellar shall we?" Neo held out his hand she looked at it for a while before slowly taking it.
"That a girl," and Neo lead her out of the room and went to find Sting and Stellar.
...Sting and Stellar's room…
"ARGH! I can't believe it!"
"YAY!!!" cheered Stellar as she just won another game of poker with Sting.
"Beaten by a girl, how embarrassing!"
While Stellar was celebrating her victory and Sting in slight embarrassment for losing against a girl, their door opened and there stood Neo and the new girl.
"Hello Sting, Stellar. I hope you guys don't mind but I would like you two to keep your sister here company."
"Teh, and why shou-"
"Yes of course we will!" Screamed Stellar as she ran up to Neo and took her new sister's hand. "We're going to have lots of fun!"
"….sigh…. fine."
Neo smiled and left.
"Stellar I'm gonna go out, you keep her company okay?" said Sting.
"But, Neo said that we have to-"
"I know what he said. But I'm not going to hang around with you girls doing girly stuff. I'm gonna pass that."
"But."
"Don't worry about it. Besides, I need to do something. Okay?"
"Ummmm…okay."
"Good Stellar. I'm gonna go," with that Sting left Stellar alone with their new sister.
"Sting…. " Stellar turned around and saw that her sister was sitting on the bed.
"Ne… sister, let's play!"
Nod
"Hmmm… what are we going to do? thinks for a while I know!" Stellar ran up to her face-to-face and looked at her with exciting eyes that for some reason began to freak her sister out "Let's play dress up!" and Stellar ran into her closet and brought out clothes of all kinds of colors and styles.
Stellar was sorting through her clothes and was organizing them into certain piles. When she was done, she went back to her sister and held a dress in front of her.
"Try this on!" The amber-eyed just stared at the thing in front of her and began to glare invisible daggers at it. She looked up at Stellar and notice that she was really happy and seems that she really wanted her to try on the dress. Not wanting to make her feel bad, she grabbed the dress and changed into it.
"Wow! You look soooo pretty! Oh! Wait try these on!" Stellar held up more clothes and her sister defeatedly went to try those on as well.
After what seemed like hours of grueling torture, Stellar was silent and eyed her really intensely. Scared, the amber-eyed girl backed away from her.
"Hmmm… they were all very pretty on you, but it just doesn't seem like your color or style. Is it too much patterns? No wait! I got it!" Stellar ran back into her closet and brought a dress out that was just, how you say, exquisite.
"Here," Stellar handed with delicacy. "I think this one would be better than the rest you tried on."
Her sister stared at it for a while and ran her hands through it. It was very soft and silky. Looking up again at Stellar, she noticed that she has a different expression on. A face that looked so angelic and graceful. She took the dress from Stellar's hands and changed into it.
"Oh my! It's so beautiful on you. It's the perfect color and style"
The amber-eyed girl looked at herself at the mirror. She had a slight blush over her cheeks. The dress she was wearing was silky, simple and was pastel green. It clung perfectly to her body showing all her curves and had enough support at the chest. (A/N: I don't know how else to describe it. But you guys get what I mean.)
"Sister, you look so beautiful."
Stellar just didn't know what else to think. The dress her sister was wearing was just too beautiful. It was so beautiful that any guy who lays eyes on her would just faint. Husbands and boyfriends would leave their spouses just to be with her. She was like a gift from the angels of heaven to all the men in the world. You could even say that there could be a war on who gets to have this girl.
"… thank you."
Stellar gleamed up and saw that her sister had a small smile on her face. It made Stellar feel so happy that she shot up and hugged her.
"Sister…"
Shocked for a second but then relaxed, she hugged Stellar back.
After their "sisterly" hug, they let each other go and Stellar sat right beside her. She scanned her again to see if she could make other changes and then something caught her eye.
Stellar held the amber-eyed girl's left hand and asked, "Sister, that is a very pretty ring. Who gave it to you?"
Her sister lifted her hand up and stared at the object sitting on her finger. Stellar was right, it was pretty. It had a magenta colored jewel in the middle and a half stubbed moon like shape encircling around it.
Looking at it for a while, she was trying to figure out who gave it to her. Thinking too much, she buried her face into her hands and began to cry.
"Ah! Sister! What's wrong?" panicked Stellar.
"…I.. I don't know."
"It's okay. Don't cry. I have something too. See." Stellar pulled a string out from under her uniform and showed her a shell necklace. "Someone gave this to me and I don't remember who, but I have a feeling that this person cared for me a lot. Maybe the person who gave you that ring really cared for you too."
"… … …"
"Hmm… I think that man was S.. Sh. Shi… Oh I can't remember!" said Stellar frustrated and shaking her head.
Seeing how confused and frustrated Stellar was, her sister gave her hug and said reassuring words.
"It's okay. We'll help each other. Hmm?"
Stellar looked up. It was probably the first time she had heard her sister spoke something other than 'uh-huh, yes, no, and thank you.'
"Sister…" spoke Stellar as she hugged her back. "We'll help each other for sure."
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… Up in PLANTS…
"JUST DO WHAT I SAY! GOT IT?!" yelled a silver haired man as he slammed the phone back on the receiver.
"Looks like someone didn't have his coffee today."
"Shut up Elsman!"
Dearka went into the silver hair's room and sat at a nearby couch. Making himself comfortable, he didn't notice that someone was eyeing him with death glares. Turning his head around, he gave that person a serious look and began to speak.
"Did you hear about what happened?"
"Yeah."
"I just can't believe it myself. They all must be very devastated."
"I think so too. I just can't believe that he didn't stop that from happening."
"You mean, Athrun?"
"No, Santa Clause. Who else I would be talking about?! Because of him she's dead!" slammed Yzak's fist.
"Yeah I'm thinking the same thing. But it's not like him to just let someone he really cared about get killed right?"
"That's true, but why did he let her die? I thought he was suppose to protect the people he cared about? Especially her."
" I don't know but I have a feeling that something isn't right. You know?"
"Yeah. Wasn't it strange that the Chairman made Athrun a member of FAITH so suddenly when he went to visit?"
"Oh yeah. And don't you find it funny that they 'coincidently' had a gundam made and ready just for him? And that the Chairman asked us to 'protect' him."
"Something just isn't right at all. And Lacus. Why is she encouraging the ZAFT forces to fight? She never ever supports any fighting at all. And why is she… you know-"
"Slutty?"
"Only you're allowed to say things like that."
"Hey, I'm a man with talents. But yeah, I found it strange that Lacus is acting this way. Wasn't she with Kira down at Earth? And she's suddenly so preppy. Also, if she were to come out, wouldn't she have informed us privately and she wouldn't be a right hand person to anyone other than her own beliefs. I think this 'Lacus' is a fake."
"Yes. You know what Elsman, for once you're right. I think this 'Lacus' is not who she says she is. All the things she's doing up to this point is the total opposite to what our dear friend would really do."
"Wow, Yzak, I never thought you'd be this caring."
"Oh shut up! We've got a huge problem here and you're joking around? God Dearka, sometimes I wonder why you're my best friend."
"We were meant to be Yzak my man."
"Dear God! … err… uhhh. We have to get more information," Yzak quickly said to cover his awkwardness. Sinc1e Yzak Joule is NEVER and I mean NEVER awkward.
"Contact the Archangel."
"What?"
"The Archangel. There was a reason why they came out. If they suddenly came out like that, then there is obviously a reason why they did it. They must have found something and is trying to stop it. If we contact them through a private link we could get the feed on what's going on. Besides, Kira would have never taken Freedom out unless there was a really good reason to"
"Well said. Go send them a message. If there is something wrong dealing with the Chairman, then we could get more info since we're around there."
"Got it."
"Hurry up too, we need to take a shuttle to Russia to meet the Chairman."
"Uhh… why again?"
"I don't know. It seems that he wants a lot of our troops there. I'm not going to take any chances, but I'm going to go prepare something."
"By any chance is it the-"
"Yeah, it is."
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…Russia: ZAFT military base…
"Minerva now docking into Area 201."
The Minerva finally made it to Russia as requested by the Chairman himself. He only requested three people to see and including the Captain and her right hand man. As of now, they are all making their way towards his office.
'I wonder what he wants to see us for,' thought Shinn.
Rey stole a glance at him and then eyed Captain Gladys who was looking back at Rey and nodded. Rey nodded back. They were all now a few meters away from the big, brown, well-designed doors.
Inside the room, was the Chairman, a few other councilors, Meer, Yzak and Dearka.
The Chairman was apparently talking to someone on the intercom screen. Hearing an announcement made by one of his assistants, he concluded his business with a certain man and closed the screen.
"Captain Gladys, Rey, Shinn and Athrun. I'm glad you all made it here safely after that very tragic battle." Dullindal smirked.
Athrun gave him a glare and looked away from him.
"It's a shame to see a sight like that. But that is, as I have heard, not who that person say she is, am I correct?"
Athrun was about to burst out, but Captain Talia interrupted his outburst just in time before he blew their cover.
"Yes Chairman, that is correct. But it is still a tragic thing that the Strike Rouge was defeated in battle."
"Yes. And I have also heard that it was one of our very own ZAFT soldier who defeated it was it not?"
"Yes. It is our very own Shinn Asuka."
"So I've heard. I'm proud to say that you have done a job well done. If it wasn't for you, that imposter would've gotten the better of everyone."
Athrun clenched his fist so hard that his whole hand was white. How dare he talked about Cagalli like that. Shinn seeing this, he once again felt guilty and faced the ground.
"Shinn did what he was suppose to and we should all honor him for his heroism," said Rey.
"I think so too. And Rey, I think you deserve some honoring as well since if it wasn't for you, Lunamaria and the Minerva would have all been goners."
Dullindal, this time, face Athrun and again smirked his nasty creepy smirk.
"And I believe you too, Athrun. Taking on Freedom without any hesitation is a very brave thing to do."
Athrun didn't bother to look and clenched his fist even tighter, digging his nails into his skin. He dug so hard, there was a small line of redness dripping.
"Because all of you have done such a great duty and survived a battle that was out of hand, I want to award Rey Za Burrel and Shinn Asuka to be a member of FAITH."
Everyone in the room gasped. Especially Shinn and Athrun. Rey didn't make a movement or change an expression since if he does, he'll blow it. Captain Talia was shocked herself hearing this from the Chairman.
Dullindal gave Meer, who's standing right beside him, two pins of FAITH and Meer walked over towards Shinn and Rey. She neatly and cheerfully placed the pin on each of their uniforms on the left side of their chest and gave them each a peck. Walking back to the Chairman but not forgetting to look at Athrun and giving him a seductive smile.
Athrun didn't show any emotion.
"I congratulate you two for being our newest member in FAITH. Now getting on to business. When will our Lacus Clyne marry our Prince of Zaft, Athrun Zala?"
"What?!" gasped Athrun.
The moment came and Captain Talia looked at Rey and Rey nodded and clicked a button in his pocket.
"Ah yes! When will be our glorious day when we finally be made official and become a newly wed?" Meer semi-danced towards Athrun.
Meer was now inches from Athrun and was about to grab on to his arm until suddenly.
"GET THE HELL AWAY FROM ME!"
"Wha.. what?"
Meer was takened back by his actions. Never had he lashed out like that and now, she was scared shitless. She stood where she was and didn't dare move. She was too shock to move at all.
"Athrun, what's the matter? Your marriage WAS arranged to marry Miss. Clyne," smiled Dullindal.
"CUT THE BULLSHIT! I'm not going to succumb to whatever plans you have."
"What are you talking about? Your marriage would help our Zaft soldiers gain more courage and you would be an example to them of-"
"Example of what?! Huh?! You don't possibly think that I would marry someone who isn't what she or you say she is."
Everyone in the room once again gasped. Talks and whispers are now made heard around the room.
Seeing this, the Chairman was trying to think of something to save his ass.
"Athrun, I have no idea what you are talking about and I'm sure that you don't want to make a fool out of yourself so I suggest that you restrain yourself. Need I remind you where you are."
"Yes, Athrun. Please just relax. How about we go to dinner and maybe you can tell me what's on your mind?"
"How long are you planning to play this game?"
"Wh…what?"
"How long are you gonna keep pretending that you are Lacus, Meer Campbell."
"What? Who's Meer Campbell?" said one councilor.
"Isn't this Lacus Clyne?" said another councilor.
Looking around and getting scared of what's going on, Meer tried to make herself more convincing by continuing to be Lacus. Walking towards Athrun and placing a hand on his arm and plastering a smile, she tried to save herself.
"Athrun, you've been through a rough day. Let's go out and have a talk and-"
"STOP IT!"
Athrun flung her away and Meer almost fell to the floor. Regaining her composure, she realized the everyone was looking at her. She felt even more scared and started to shiver.
The people in the room couldn't believe what they saw Athrun Zala do. He flunged a girl, but not just any girl, but Lacus Clyne or so they thought it was her until now.
"You are NOT Lacus and NEVER EVER will be Lacus. Lacus would never encourage soldiers to fight and never does she serve anyone except her own faction. You are an imposter and fooled everyone in Zaft thinking that you were the real Lacus."
"Athrun Zala that is enough! How dare you say all of this to Lacus Clyne," stood the Chairman. "Do you have any idea what would happen to you? What kind of show are you putting here?"
"I should be asking you that, Chairman."
Dullindal and the rest of the people in the room turned around looked at the person who spoke. It was Yzak.
"Captain Yzak Joule."
"Pleasure to meet you as well. Lieutenant Elsman and I have been having a series of questions and suspicion about this Lacus Clyne here and with you as well. And we are confident to say that something is definitely not right."
"I agree with Captain Joule. We've realized that our friend, Lacus, would never have acted the way she is now. Furthermore, how could she be here with you this whole time before this war started, when we knew where she really was?"
"Lacus Clyne has decided to help me when I was appointed to become Chairman. She willingly wanted to help me and make sure that history would not repeat itself."
"Is that so?… Well we don't think that is anywhere near true."
"…"
" You know what I believe? I believe that what Athrun said is the real truth."
"What is your point here, Captain Joule."
"My point is that this so-called Lacus Clyne of yours is going to get it big time."
"And we mean that we're going to expose her real identity to the whole world and let her rot for the fake she is. You see, we don't like anyone making a fool out of a dear friend of ours," eyed Dearka.
"Are you threatening me and Miss. Clyne?"
"Nope. Just letting you know a fact. Now if you excuse us, we're going to take our leave."
"What are you going to do?"
"I just told you, Mr. Chairman," the two men began to take their leave, but stopped to turn around as they forgot someone. "Athrun, you coming?"
Yzak and Dearka walked out of the room and Athrun thought for a while before running out aftering them.
"Oh no… I.. I .. What's going to happen? I … I don't want to go back to what-"
"Don't worry Lacus," said Dullindal as he patted her head and helped her up to go back to his desk. "I'm sorry you all have to witness this. I assure you that those three are going through a mix of emotions right now due to many situations that is going on. Please accept my apologies."
"So all of this is a lie?" asked Shinn still in a state of shock and slowly putting the pieces together about Lacus.
"Of course it is Shinn. The Chariman would never lie and he's doing his best to stop this war," assured Rey.
"What are our orders Chairman?" asked Talia.
Dullindal stared deep into her eyes and saw that she still believed in him. Or so he thought.
"Captain Talia, I want you and your crew to head to Point B. There is a rumor that the Earth Forces have something there and I want you all to find out what it is."
"Is it something that might be drastic?"
"I'm not sure but I don't want to take any chances. We have received evidence that there is a huge machinery around there and many of their forces are there."
"You think they have something that requires a huge number of our forces? Is that why you made many of our own brought down here?"
"Yes. I believe they are hiding something very great that needs many of our troops to stop it."
"What do you think it is, Chairman?"
"I don't know. But if my plan is going to work, we have no choice but to take this risk."
"May I ask what plan you have in mind?"
"Oh Captain Gladys, you don't have to worry about this. You have enough load on your shoulders that I don't want you to think about my plan."
"Can I at least know parts of it?"
"Hmmm… well, lets just say that it's full proof and it would be for the better good of this world. No naturals or coordinators will ever have to think of who's a better human example to follow."
"I see."
"Now that we have talked enough. I want to show Rey and Shinn something." Dullindal got up and walked up to the group. "I have a gift for both of you."
They all followed him out and let him lead the way.
The walk was quiet until Shinn spoke.
"What about those three?"
Dullindal turned around and gave him a smile.
"Don't worry. I don't think they would do anything. They just need to cool themselves off and they will back in no time. They all used to be veterans from the last war and I understand why they act this way. Oh! Here we are!"
Dullindal punched in some numbers and the huge steel doors began to open themselves up. The whole room was pitched black. All you could hear, feel and smell were metal machinery. There were mini spotlights on the floor but it wasn't enough to see anything at all except to watch where they're walking.
They noticed that Dullindal stopped and clapped his hands.
The lights opened and load and behold the sight of their very eyes.
"A…A…Gundam."
"That is correct Shinn. These are the new Gundams that I present to you two. The ZGMF-X42S DESTINY and the ZGMF-X666S LEGEND.
"Dullindal…" whispered Talia as her eyes were wide has saucers.
"What is it Talia? Is there something wrong?"
"Uhhh… no, there isn't. Except, why did you make these and why are you giving it to Rey and Shinn?"
"They do deserve a new upgraded Gundam do they not? And I believe that Shinn's Impulse was heavily damaged and more likely destroyed by another Gundam. Am I correct?"
"…yes."
"I've had these two Gundams for a while and since now that you two are here, I'd like to give them to both of you for fighting so hard protecting our nation. You two both deserve it and you'll both 'need it.'" (A/N: dat's a hint ppl.)
"But.. thi.. this is just too much. I don't deserve anything after..." Shinn couldn't bare to say it, he shut himself up.
"Shinn, I think you do deserve this. Please take it. You too, Rey."
Rey only saluted and bowed to thank him.
"I best be on my way to the PLANTS. Some minor damage control I have to do," spoke Dullindal as he walked away. But not without taking one last look at Talia before waving a hand at her and he disappeared through the doors.
When he was finally out of the earshot of the three, he called his assistant, Takeuchi over.
"We have a problem. It seems that my plan didn't go so well."
"What should we do, Chairman?"
"Send a message to Djibril. I think we have to increase the speed."
"Yes, Chairman," Takeuchi responded and walked away.
The Chairman watched him go and then turned to Meer.
"Don't worry, everything will be alright. I won't let anything happen to you."
"I'm scared."
"Don't be. I have it all planned out."
"So I could be still be her if I want to?"
"You can be whatever you want to be."
"I want…. I want to be Lacus. I am Lacus. Yeah… I am Lacus Clyne," said Meer with a crazed look.
The Chairman just smiled.
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After the Chairman left, Talia immediately went and stood beside Rey and whispered:
"You got it?"
"Yes, it's all here."
"Good. Download it and send it to the Archangel immediately."
"Yes, Captain."
"Alright everyone! Let's head back to the ship!" and Talia power walked her way out while the rest of the people followed.
Shinn and Rey stood before their brand new gundams and just eyed it. Shinn was mesmerized by the finishing and for something reason couldn't get this weird feeling out of him. He turned to look at Rey who also seem to be mesmerized and walked towards him.
"Rey, something doesn't feel right."
"Don't worry, Shinn. Everything is going to be alright."
"How do you know that?"
"Just trust me."
"Something just isn't right. I can feel it…" thought Shinn, "… Stellar."
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…Russia: Hidden behind the ice cave rocks…
A light-brown haired girl walks the halls of the Archangel. Just finishing her shower, she decided to go to the cafeteria to get some grub. She hasn't eaten a lot since the death of one of her friends.
"…sigh…"
"Hey Mir."
"Hmmm?… Oh! Kira! I didn't see you in here."
"Yeah, I got hungry so I came in here to get something to eat."
"Oh! I haven't eaten in while myself since…." Tears began to well up but she held it back so Kira didn't see it.
"I know. Me either and neither the rest of us."
"She was always the one to make us eat when she never eats."
"I know. She's so stubborn sometimes."
"But that's why we all love her."
"….yeah."
There was an awkward silence between them. It's strange because, they've been friends for such a long time and never had they have awkwardness between each other. Actually, it's been this way ever since, you know.
"Hey, Kira?"
"Hmmm?"
"I know you don't want to hear his name but…. What do you think Athrun is doing right now?"
"Probably digging himself a grave so he could bury himself alive. He probably wussied out and ran away into hiding like he usually does."
'That was a quick response. I guess he's never going to forgive him. But Kira isn't like that. I know him,' thought Miriallia.
"Kira…"
"I know, I know. I just still can't believe it, you know? I thought he would be…argh!"
Miriallia sat beside him and placed a hand on his shoulders. Kira looked up at Miriallia's face and saw a gentle look.
"Kira, I know what he did, but whatever your thinking about him isn't going to help. Besides, Cagalli wouldn't want you to get all-angry with him. You know how much she feels for him no matter what he did."
"…that's true."
"Just ease him out for now, besides, we need to end this war for the sake of everyone and for Cagalli especially."
"You're right," Kira got up and stretched his arms to the sky and got up to the door. "Let's go, Mir. I think they're starting to worry about us."
Miriallia giggled, "Yeah."
Miriallia got up and she and Kira made their way to the control room. As they were walking, Kira asked Miriallia a question that totally caught her off guard.
"So, you never told me what happened between you and Dearka," smirked Kira.
Miriallia tripped.
"Wh…What?! Urgh! That stupid ass! He's such a …urgh!"
"Haha! I take it he did something to tick you off really badly."
"No kidding! I just wanna ring him by his neck and drain his brains out through his nose!"
"That's so gross, Mir," chuckled Kira.
Kira and Miriallia finally made it to the control room. When they went in, they noticed that everyone looked somewhat uneasy.
"What's wrong?" asked Kira.
"We've got a text message from the Minerva," Lacus said.
"On screen," Kira said immediately upon hearing it was from Minerva, the ship where Athrun is on.
Miriallia exchanged spots with Lacus to give her a break. Miriallia's stay at the Archangel really pulled off. She learned a whole lot of stuff. With a little fiddling here and there, the message was viewed on the big screen.
Archangel,
I apologize for contacting you so suddenly even after what has happened. I'm truly sorry for the tragic death of one of your friends caused by one of our own.
We just want to inform you that a huge number of ZAFT troops are heading for Russia as requested by Chairman Dullindal himself.
I have information on what the Chairman's plans are.
I'm sure you all already know about the Lacus Clyne Imposter, Meer Campbell. The Chairman has hired her for she looks like Miss. Clyne and used her image to help him have the ZAFT troops give him their complete loyalty and trust. He also wants Athrun Zala to marry Lacus Clyne as soon as possible to fully complete his plans.
Chairman Dullindal and Lord Djibril of the Earth Alliances have made a plan together called, "DESTINY." They both are gathering a whole lot of their troops in Russia.
Minerva
"Why did they send a message to us for?" Miriallia asked.
"It seems they want to help us," said Lacus.
"But why?"
"I wonder if a certain someone lashed out," spoke Andrew Waldfeld while sipping his coffee.
"Oh no he didn't! Did he?" Miriallia almost yelled.
"He did," whispered Kira, his head down facing the ground.
"And I thought you told him not to do anything stupid. And I thought he said that he was going to dig for some information. He blew it," Miriallia commented.
"It's not really his fault. The death of Cagalli got to him."
"Kira…"
"Even if he did lash out, we have information on the Chairman's plans. I think the Minerva believed that if we have this knowledge, we could be prepared for what the Chairman and Djibril is up to."
"Why the hell is he and Djibril working together and why are they gathering everyone at Russia? And oh my god! Athrun marrying a fake!"
"Something is terribly wrong. I can feel it. And this feeling is worst than the past feelings I've had," Lacus worded, clenching her fists.
Lacus Clyne clenching her fists? And having the worst feelings of all feelings she's had? This must be huge.
Kira, not failing to notice what Lacus was doing, began to worry himself. If Lacus is acting this way, then something, probably worst than World War Two, is gonna happen to the people.
Everyone in the room was trying to figure out what to do. The tension was intense and even felt sickening.
'Destiny plan? Athrun marriage? The gather at Russia?' The questions just kept popping into Kira's head until Miriallia broke his thoughts.
"We have another message. It's from….. Yzak?"
"WHAT?!" everyone shouted.
"I'm not kidding! Take a look!."
The text message was once again on screen.
Archangel,
Long time no heard of lads. Just wanted to let you all know that the fishes is suspicious of the boat. Something is up and they don't like it. We're heading to see the Chairman right now at Russia. He also gathered a lot of our troops there. We'll keep you posted.
"What the hell?! That sounded like Dearka!" shouted Miriallia glaring daggers at the message.
"It is Dearka. Who else would talk like that?"
Everyone chuckles.
"Well, at least he's lightening up the tension," smiled Lacus. "He also mentioned about the gathering."
"We have another text. It was sent just now. Wait! It's from the Minerva again. It's a sound video. I'll play it."
The whole room was listening to the conversation very keenly. Some were confused, some were wide-eyed. When the tape ended, Andrew Waldfeld was the first to speak.
"So he DID lash out."
"Mr. Walfeld! It's not a time to joke around!" shouted Miriallia.
"I know… I know. I was just making a joke. You gotta admit that it was funny."
They all nodded.
"…let's just say that it's full proof and it would be for the better good of this world. No naturals or coordinators will ever have to think of who's a better human example to follow," Kira quoted in his thoughts and then gasped.
"They're planning to wipe everyone out!"
"What?!" Captain Ramius snapped.
"It all makes sense. The gathering of both sides at a designated country and the pushing of marriage to make ZAFT believe that Athrun fully agrees with the Chairman. That's the DESTINY plan!"
"Son of a bitch!" Andrew slammed his fist spilling his new invented coffee.
"He gave two brand new made gundams to two of their own to battle. And I'm pretty sure that it's gonna be pretty deadly. But what about what Lord Djibril has? What's his weapon?" questioned Murrue.
"Captain Ramius is right," Lacus leaned on Kira tiredly. "If the Chairman has these new gundams, then Lord Djibril must also have something. Maybe worst than what the Chairman has."
"DAMNIT!" Kira snapped but remembered that everyone is counting on him. "Mir, send the Minerva a 'thank you' text and tell them what we know but in a private channel."
"Already did."
"Good. Also tell Yzak. I'm sure this information would be really useful to him."
"Did that too!"
"Mir, what would we all do without you?" Murrue smiled.
"Not much!" chuckled Miriallia and everyone joined in. Just then a text came back.
"It's from Yzak. He's pissed, badly. It says that he prepared ahead of time before he met the Chairman because he felt something was wrong. I've just told him to relax."
Another text received.
"Is he like in front of the monitor or something? He texts so fast! He says… WHAT THE HELL?!"
The crew suddenly all snapped their heads at Miriallia.
"Mir, what did he say?"
"He said 'Ever try sitting on a toilet and someone opens the door on you and you're pissed like hell that nothing is gonna make you relax? Well, I CAN'T RELAX EXPECIALLY WHEN THE WHOLE HUMAN RACE IS GONNA DIE!'"
Everyone looks at each other and suddenly bursts in laughter.
"Oh shut up! Don't tease me!" pouted Miriallia until she saw a request for an online video conversation. She accepted it and saw something she soooo didn't want to see at all.
"YOU!"
"MIRIALLIA?!"
"You BASTARD!"
"WHAT?! Mir…listen-"
"SHUT UP! UGH!" Miriallia was about to leave but Lacus stopped her and began to talk face to face with Dearka.
"Dearka, it's very nice to see you. It's been a while."
"Lacus?! Oh my god, Lacus! I'm so glad you're okay. We were all worried!"
Lacus smiled, "Yes, I know. But we need to talk."
"You don't think I knew that? Man, Yzak has been a pain in the ass since he lashed out."
"Who?"
"Oh yeah! Umm…hold on a sec," Dearka was out of sight and it seemed like he was tilting the computer to a certain angle. Well, more like at a certain someone. "There ya go!"
Kira looked at the screen and was wide-eyed.
There at the screen was none other than Athrun Zala lying on the bed, right arm over his face and a clutched left hand over his chest.
"Athrun…" whispered Kira.
Upon seeing this, Lacus immediately asked what happened. Dearka told them the whole story and Kira was still staring at the monitor. When Lacus asked where Yzak was, all Dearka said was, "He's busy in the secret room." That made Lacus's face turn awkward until Yzak came through the door.
"Elsman! What the hell are you doing?!"
"Yzak! I thought you and Haenfuss-"
"Shut up! Don't say it!"
"I'll nag you later, but for now… Lacus is online."
"What?" Yzak looked at the screen and saw Lacus smiling at him. She never changes even when something big happens, she always has a smile on. He was glad to have her as a friend.
"Yzak. It's been a while."
"Yes it has. Are you okay? How's Yamato?"
"I'm good and Kira is good too."
"I'm sorry of what happened."
"It's not your fault."
"…"
"Uhh… hey, wake up Lacus is online."
They all turned to look at what Dearka was doing. Apparently he was poking away at Athrun with a pen trying to wake him up.
"How is he?" Kira asked as he looked into the screen.
Yzak didn't want to pester Kira since he lost Cagalli so he put it aside.
"He's been like that since he left the Minerva and joined up with us."
"I see."
"He must've taken it really hard. He's been clutching that necklace since."
"Necklace?"
"Geez Yamato. Remember, the necklace Cagalli gave to him."
"The Haumea necklace."
"Yeah, that. I heard from Dearka who heard from Athrun, that she gave him that necklace to protect him from trouble. I guess it worked huh?"
"Yeah…"
"Kira…"
Kira looked up. Never had he heard Yzak say his name. Even after they forgave each other. Yzak's soft side is being revealed. When the crew of the Archangel heard Yzak say Kira's name, they all strained their ears to listen. They want to witness the soft side of Yzak Joule.
"… look, I know Cagalli died a terrible death, but I don't think she wants you to keep acting this way. I'm sure that she would want you to stop this war and-" Yzak paused. "-I don't know how to say this… go easy on Athrun?"
Kira almost laughed really hard. Yzak Joule, problem with words? Ha! And being a softy. Man, he's burning this moment into his brain. Kira, civilly, responded with a nod and a slight smile reassuring that he understands.
"Awwww… Yzak's a softy. I never knew that side of you."
A zap of annoyance immediately took over the once lightened, relaxed, calm face of Yzak Joule.
"Elsman…. You are so dead."
Dearka gulped and wanted to run but for some reason, he couldn't. Yzak was about to land a fist at his face until they heard Lacus' voice.
"Let us talk to him."
They both nodded their heads and did the unexpected. Yzak walked towards Athrun and pulled him roughly by his shirt and threw him on the chair. Athrun groaned at the sudden action. It seems Yzak still doesn't like Athrun. Well, more like can't stand seeing his former commander be a weak asshole.
Athrun recovered from the sudden action inflicted on him. He straightened himself out and looked at the screen. His eyes were saucers and shocked. Lacus was looking back at him with a serious but kind face. Athrun felt ashamed to look at her because he didn't do anything to stop Meer from ruining Lacus.
"Hello, Athrun. How are you?"
Athrun didn't respond and she understood.
"Athrun, I know what happened. It's okay."
"No it isn't."
"Athrun, I understand. It's not your fault. But right now we have serious problems in our hands and we have to stop them. For Cagalli."
"…"
"Athrun," Kira came to view, "if you don't stop this crap, I swear that I'll kill you and have you hold full responsibility for the extinction of the human race."
Jolting his head up, Athrun had a very scared look and a confused one too.
"What?! What extinction?"
Kira smiled after getting Athrun to snap back to reality. "We know what's going to happen. Listen carefully."
Kira was explaining what they found out and what's going to happen. Athrun listened intently and couldn't believe what he was hearing. He just found out that the Minerva themselves have doubts with the Chairman and they willingly shared the new found information with the Archangel.
"I… I can't believe it."
"Neither could we. We need to figure out a plan and fast."
"I already informed most of my troops to head back secretly as soon as possible. They're also spreading the word," Yzak bud in.
"What about the other side?" asked Dearka.
"That's going to be a problem. But I think we could convince them," Lacus spoke in confidence. "I would like Athrun to come aboard the Archangel since I have something for him."
Yzak and Dearka exchanged glances and nodded. They knew what it was as they partly helped out in it.
"Thank god! I thought you guys would never take him!"
"DEARKA!" Miriallia screamed.
"What? He's making the atmosphere depressing. And I know Yzak totally agrees with me. Don't ya, Yzak?"
"Can't argue with that."
"See?"
Lacus and Kira just smiled and looked at Athrun who had a somewhat hurt and happy look on. Kira got up and walked towards the door.
"I'm going to pick him up. I think it's safer if I went to get him. I can't risk having anyone finding out where we are."
Murrue Ramius smiled, "You go and do that."
Kira smiled back and said to Dearka and Yzak before he left, "Get him prepared. I'll be arriving in half an hour. Oh! And when I do come, make sure his sanity is intact."
"Oh, he'll be sane. We'll make sure of it," grinned Dearka as he stared and cracked his knuckles at the now scared Athrun, who's backing away. "We'll make sure one hundred percent."
"This is going to be fun. I'll keep you in contact. Over and out!" grinned Yzak.
"I hope they don't do anything really harsh," worried Lacus.
"Don't worry. They won't do anything that bad…. At least I hope they won't," laughed Andrew. "I'll go get in contact with Da Costa for the ETERNAL. Lacus, go get some rest, you guys too. I think we all need to re-energize ourselves."
"WE AGREE!" everyone said.
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A/N: OH! Finally! Whew! That took me days! Oh snap! Naruto is almost on! YES! Thumb Wars are over! I find it weird that I always update on a Friday. Well, ya'll noe dee drill! Review please and NO flambes! Oh yeah, I want to ask you guyz something. I've been watching the dubbed GSD on YTV and watching repeats of GS and I just noticed a lot of stuff now. Let me know what you guys think.
1. When Shinn visited the site of where his family got killed and he met Kira there, did he not notice that Lacus was standing right in front of his face?
2. You guyz notice that Meer is just like Fllay? They're both INSANE and act the same. They both don't realize their actions until they die.
3. Fllay acts like a complete E.A. Her father is the leader of the Atlantic Federation and her outburst fit on how much she hated coordinators proves it. She ain't neutral. And she kept saying that she's not part of the Earth Alliances. Psh! My ass!
4. Oh yeah! Do you guys notice that they never make any Cagalli figures? I do. I really want a figure of her in her green dress and in her civilian clothes. They never make any figures on her at all. (Note: I do collect figures and other collectables.)
5. I think there are wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy too much figures of Lacus and Meer. They all look the same and they're all the same pose. Meer was barely in the show herself. Not bare bare, but you know what I mean. She only appears when it's a certain time.
6. The newer Heroine figures that came out: Luna, Meyrin, Lacus, Meer and OMFG what a F---ing waste, Meer's blond assistant girl. Don't you guyz think that is such a damn waste?! They could've made a Cagalli figure, but no, they wasted it on a blond chick that only appeared on 2 episodes and nobody cares about! God I'm so fucking pissed that they don't know how to make figures. GEEZ MAN!
7. Oh yeah, I read that they going to make a show? Or a manga? Of the Gundam SEED Club. Can someone explain to me about it. I soooo want to read or see it!!! I think it would be hilarious! Everyone thinks it's stupid cause it doesn't have action in it. Oh put a sock in it you people!