Phase 1: Peace

Onogoro Island

" Guys, guys, gather round here, the commander wants a word with us." Xin shouted, as everybody, who were resting under the shades stood up and gathered around their commander, Athrun Zala.

" Listen up all, tomorrow, we are having new recruits joining our squad. " Athrun announced. " Rookies." Ben cheered. Athrun Zala, appointed commander two years ago and given his own squad. His job was to train new recruits in his squad and prepare them to defend ORB in any situation. No doubt, the Zala Squadron rose up quickly and was a Elite Squad in no time. "Report tomorrow at 1200 at Hangar 2. All squads will first begin with the opening ceremony and after it, the new recruits will arrive."

" YES SIR " All the squad members said in unison and broke off.

The squad started walking out discussing about the new recruits that would arrive the next day. All were in groups except Fabian. Xin poked Knasrijam, as he guessed the number of new recruits, pointing towards Fabian. Knasrijam immediately got the signal and through Xin fingers, they counted 1 to 3 before springing up on Fabian.

" Get Off Me " Fabian said as he struggled to throw Knasrijam and Xin away from him.

" Hey hey, a smile a day keeps the doctor away." Knasrijam said as he pointed up his index finger.

" Thank you for your wisdom, old wise one. " Xin said as he bowed to Knasrijam. " Anyway, wanna go to the arcade, they got a new game."

" No thanks." Fabian declined as he boarded his car and said, " You know I hate crowds." before driving off.

" Oooo " Knasrijam made. " Cold as ice as usual huh? "

" Let's ignore him, I don't wanna wait in the line." Xin said as he boarded his own car and drove off after Knasrijam had boarded the car too.

Xin and Knasrijam arrived at the arcade after a 15 minute drive. " Yeah, no lines." Xin shouted as he rushed towards one of the free game station. " Gundams In The Skies: VS . Been waiting for it. C'mon Knas, watcha waiting for? Afraid I will kick your ass?"

" As if, I've been raring to go since I was born. " Knasrijam shouted as he dashed to the empty game station opposite of the one Xin was in and they both started battling each other.

While playing the video game and unknown to Xin, a boy was standing behind him and watching him throughout the game.

"YEAH" Xin shouted after successfully beating Knasrijam.

It was this moment which Xin noticed the boy standing behind him. Xin stared at the boy while the boy looked back at him at said: " Name's Gary " as he put out his hand to shake. " You're pretty good at it, but are you game to beat me." Xin continued staring at Gary with Knasrijam joining him and after about a minute or so, Xin shook Gary's hand and accepted his challenge. Gary took Knasrijam previous seat and said, " I'm called the King of Gundams you know. Scared now ain't you."

Xin sat there without saying anything.

They started the game and to Xin surprise, he ended the game in a minute flat. " King Of Gundams?" Xin exclaimed. " 1 minute and the king of gundams lost." Xin looked at Knasrijam and he too looked at Xin, after a few seconds of silence, the two of them burst out laughing, " King of Gundams? how bout King of Debris , that's a better name for you. "

Gary stood up, walking away from the pair, apparently shocked from the defeat. Little did he knew that the person he was just facing against was a elite in the Zala squadron

" Oooo " Knasrijam made, " Look at that girl, stunning dude." He was referring to a girl standing outside a restaurant opposite of the arcade.

" Stunning " Xin said as he stared at the girl.

As they stood there starting, they did not noticed Gary walking towards the girl until when she held his hand.

" He knew her. " Knasrijam said as his mouth fell open.

" Forget it, I'm going home, it's a big day tomorrow. " Xin said as he nudged Knasrijam to get on the car.