(AN): I want to thank all who reviewed.

A few things were added in chapter two, mostly in the opening Kira parts and a few minor things to the warship were changed.

Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Seed or Destiny.

Chapter Three

Opening Act Part One

Orb Mass Driver

The morning when Cagalli and the party were scheduled to leave for the Plants started off just like every other visit Cagalli took to the Plants as the Seirans always objected telling her the better road for Orb was that of the alliance, but Cagalli did like she always did and slammed the door straight in their faces, their was no way she was going agree to such an alliance.

After the usual greeting by the Seirans Cagalli and the escort she was taking were escorted to the shuttle where they would launch into space. Up in space there were several Orb ships standing by to escort her to the Plants, the ships were only procedure and they would break off once they reached Zaft controlled space.

When Cagalli along with her personal bodyguard Athrun arrived they were greeted by several members of the Orb military including one she hasn't seen in awhile. Lacus on the other hand was running a little bit late, but Cagalli and Athrun knew the reason as it was to be expected with her situation.

Cagalli and Athrun got out when they were greeted by none other then the former captain of the Archangel Murrue Ramius, along with the one that would personally take charge of the shuttle they were taking up Andrew Waltfeld.

Cagalli approached the shuttle as she greeted the two, "It has been quite awhile," Cagalli said making the proper greeting.

Murrue smiled at her, Murrue now took up a job in the Orb military, but she didn't have any current assignment since they retired the Archangel.

Murrue greeted her, "It has been to long Miss Cagalli."

Cagalli then looked at Andrew who was now one of Lacus' guards and took her back and forth between the Plants and Orb. "I see your finally taking charge that is quite good princess," Andrew said as he liked teasing her.

Cagalli only replied with a glare as Murrue spoke again, "Has there been any word on Kira?" Murrue asked as she knew about what happened after the first war ended and she really blamed herself for what had happened to him, she knew she placed too much responsibility on him when she practically forced him to pilot the Strike. After his disappearance she did what she could to help in the search, as a way to try to make up for it, but like everyone else she found nothing.

Cagalli only lowered her head as she shook it negatively.

Murrue closed her eyes as Andrew decided to break the tension he was feeling, "I see Miss Clyne is late again…but then again I guess that is understandable," Andrew said as Cagalli looked at him quickly for a minute but then remembered he knew the information as well.

Athrun who was off checking the security had finally returned, "The launch is cleared and the ships in space are on standby," Athrun said as he quickly greeted the two that were talking to Cagalli.

Athrun could feel the tension in the air as he knew that Kira was probably brought up again, and it would likely remain like this until he was found as everyone placed some sort of blame on themselves, but he still had faith that he would one day find his friend again, and he was quite right as it was going to happen much sooner then he expected.

The four were now in silence just saying a few words as Lacus finally arrived, she stepped out of the car that brought her here as she quickly rushed over to the group and she was quite surprised to see the former Archangel captain, but she could tell by their faces they were discussing the topic that was still aching in her heart.

Andrew finally noticed her walking towards them, "About time we will be late," Andrew said jokingly.

Lacus slightly smiled, "I'm sorry but I just had to check once more, and I…" Lacus said as Andrew slightly laughed.

"You don't have to explain all of us understand, and don't worry this meeting will only be a day event so you won't be gone long," Andrew said as Lacus only nodded.

The others seemed to understand just what was going on but Murrue didn't this was the first time she saw Lacus since all last parted after the first war, their paths just never crossed.

Lacus put on one of her fake smiles as she greeted Murrue, but Murrue could still see the pain in her heart, and nobody understood more then her, after Mu saved them from the Dominion she to suffered the pain in her heart.

Cagalli was getting depressed like the others so they decided just to get going, "I think we will be late, shall we proceed?" Cagalli said as the others agreed as they boarded the shuttle as Murrue left the shuttle since she wasn't heading up there.

Once inside Andrew took the controls as a few bodyguards and Orb soldiers stood guard.

Cagalli sat in her private cabin along with Lacus so they could go over a few things and Athrun was giving orders to the security personal.

"Do you have the treaty files Lacus?" Cagalli asked as Lacus reached in the briefcase pulling them out.

Lacus got the folder as she took it out but as she did she accidentally dumped the file on the floor causing the files to pour out. Lacus was still very distracted with the Kira situation and seeing that many people talking about him just again reminded her that he was no longer their with her.

Cagalli saw what happened as she understood what had happened, Lacus apologized as she started picking up the files but Cagalli got up to help her.

"I know you miss him Lacus, we will find him again," Cagalli said with the most serious tone as that was what she always believed.

Lacus never did give up hope, but her heart was at its limits, "It has been three years and he…" Lacus paused as she didn't want to bring up the next sentence so she brought up the other that was on her mind, "I just shouldn't have left him that day, I saw it in his eyes something changed that day and I should have listened to my instinct," Lacus said as she broke down a little as Cagalli comforted her.

"Don't blame yourself Lacus, if it wasn't for you Kira wouldn't have made it that far along, we will find him," Cagalli said as that was their hope.

Lacus only nodded her head as they continued gathering papers, "I will be fine, and I know this is terrible but I just want this meeting to be over with."

Cagalli smiled, "After this why don't you take some time off again, I sure that will do you well, after all I think…" Cagalli said as Lacus stopped her from saying the next sentence, but it was out of understanding.

"I…I think I will do that, I really should start doing what I have to do, besides this chairman always tends to avoid me for some reason," Lacus said as she was feeling a little bit better.

"I don't know what he is thinking, but it is the best for our nation," Cagalli said as Lacus agreed and they finished gathering the papers while going through them again.

Aprilious One

Throughout the morning Gil finished up the necessary chairman's duties and was now heading over to the ceremony for the unveiling of his new warship the Minerva, this ship was his pride and joy and many believed it was one that was necessary to defend their territory if another earth forces attack ever took place again. Gil was very pleased with this ship and for his goal he was hoping that this would route out any problems along with what Kira built, but Gil believed that no ship could top this creation the Minerva.

Gilbert finished the transfer of the three personal Ryu requested for Kira's squad and they were on their way over there now. Gil was heading over early as he was going to meet with Ryu and Kira, while unveiling his new warship, and then later on he would meet with the Orb chief representative, it was a very scheduled day but Gil knew this was the day he had been waiting for a long time, but he was surly going to be shocked as well.

Gil finished up and was heading to the shuttle to take him to the Plant where the ship was being stored, the council was also heading over to have a look, Gil let Ryu handle the security and Ryu only used that as his opportunity to have all trouble makers that could cause problems in the future placed in the same area, but Gil didn't need to know that.

Gil was heading to the shuttle with the council members when he saw a few of his escort units and the one he appointed the captain on the Minerva, along with two men that were in charge of the escort.

As Gil approached them as they all saluted, Gil stopped right in front of them as two were wearing white uniforms while the other was wearing red.

Gil approached the new Minerva Captain, "I'm glad to see you accepted my job proposal…Talia."

Talia saluted as she was trying to stay professional, "Thank you sir."

Gil smiled at her as he turned to the other two, "Commander Joule, it is reassuring to have you as my escort.

Yzak stared at him as he saluted, "The honor is mine sir," Yzak said as he was leading the escort and was one of the members specifically chosen by Ryu to be at the Plant this day.

Gil turned to the other one, "Good to see you as well Heine Westenfluss, your continued service makes the Plants safer," Gil said as he always wanted to come across as the great chairman.

Heine looked at him as he saluted, "You have nothing to worry about sir," Heine said as he was going to be apart of the mobile suit escort in one of the new Goufs.

Gil finished up as he gave the order to proceed and he and Talia boarded the shuttle as Yzak and Heine were heading to the other shuttle to take them to the escort of Nazca class ships.

Gil smiled at Talia again, "So why did you accept my offer?"

Talia looked at him, "I'm doing what I believe is right."

Gil only nodded as the shuttle was launched into space.

There were three Nazca class ships for this escort, and several units on mobile suits that were being led by Heine after he launched in his custom Gouf. Yzak arrived back on the bridge of his ship as Dearka was waiting for him.

Yzak stopped and gave a few orders to the captain until Dearka whispered to him, "Doesn't this seem wrong?"

Yzak knew what he meant, "Security seems to tight for just a ceremony," Yzak replied as their was even more units standing by at the Plant for the ceremony, and that was not in protocol, but with this new vice chairman giving orders they were not that surprised.

Yzak saw Ryu several times but never spoke to him, and every time he saw him he couldn't help but get a feeling of déjà vu.

Space

Heine returned to the ship and immediately launched in his machine, once out he was in charge of the mobile suit escorts, there were several new models of both Zaku's and a few other Goufs. They had several other older models of Ginns and Cgues.

Heine looked at the formation and saw that everything was normal so they continued on to the Plant.

Ceremony Plant-Military Base

Inside the Plant where the Minerva was constructed the ceremony for its unveiling was being held in the military base. Gil sent orders for the base to be renovated for the ceremony party that was going to take place after wards. Ryu was in charge of security and one strange thing that many noticed was that they only had a few new models of the Zaku project present, the rest were all older models used for security. Ryu did that on purpose for one reason and that was for the team he was sending in.

The base was set up to accommodate all the council and high ranking military personal that were going to attend. Gil had this ceremony scheduled to last throughout the night, and he was going to make several appearances, inside the main building of the base was where the meeting with Orb was going to take place, but that wouldn't be until the late afternoon. The setting looked mostly like a ballroom setting on the base making many military personal uncomfortable as the base personal was uneasy about the low level of security the base was reduced to, and the strange thing was security for this ceremony were being provided by personal from all different bases around Zaft, these were the units that Ryu perceived a threat in the future.

The new Minerva was stored underground and would rise up when the unveiling took place, Gil also had a few other surprises stored in the bottom, but not even Ryu was aware of these.

Since the early morning hours personal was starting to arrive, and the unveiling was not until the afternoon.

Shuttle Bay

Another shuttle that just landed a little while ago carried the three people that were now assigned to Kira, their shuttle stopped as the doors opened and all three were grabbing their things.

The first out of the shuttle was a blonde haired man with long hair and blue eyes; he was not at all pleased with this assignment when he found out who would be the commander. The young man walked out with his bags over his shoulder and he stopped when he heard one of his team members calling him.

"Will you wait a minute Rey," a young woman said as she walked out of the shuttle bay with a few of her bags, she had short violet like hair and blue eyes.

Rey stopped and turned around as the young woman stopped right behind him, "You have been acting funny ever since we received these orders."

Rey only stared at her.

The girl only shook her head as he wasn't giving an answer.

The third member of the team was walking out now with his bag in his hand, "I can't really say I blame him Luna," the third one said as Luna turned around and looked at the man.

"Actually both of you have been acting strange, even you Shinn," Luna said as Shinn walked up to join them.

"We were pulled of are base in order to become a unit with someone we have never heard of," Shinn said annoyed as he was very cocky about his abilities, his talent was high and his skills were the top of his class. Shinn had a very unfortunate past with the death of his family and sister when they fled from Orb, Shinn still remembers that day well and now irony was now placing him in command with the man that fired that fateful shot that took out his family but he didn't know that.

Luna frowned, "I don't know what you two are talking about, and this is a great opportunity for us, from what our orders stated our commander is one of the best."

"Then why have we never heard about him," Shinn said annoyed.

Luna thought for a minute, "I think the commander's name is Hibiki…Kira Hibiki I believe that was what the order papers said."

Rey winced at that name; he knew all to well from what Gil told him that Kira Hibiki was actually Kira Yamato the one that killed Rau Le Crueset. Rey was very aware of what Ryu was, but he didn't much care for him as he wasn't at all interested in what happened to Rau.

Shinn looked annoyed again, "Hibiki whatever is not known at all and now he is supposed to be this great commander, I bet he probably has never even been in combat before, probably just a high member of society that got the job through his social background or something," Shinn said as he wanted nothing more then to be the best and he was hoping to be assigned to a commander that was actually noteworthy of accomplishments.

Luna only shook her head, "if he wasn't worthy of the title then the chairman wouldn't have placed him that high up, I look forward to just seeing who he is, and besides were going to see new model machines so I would wait until you meet him to judge," Luna said as she was really looking forward to the opportunity that they were given.

Rey looked around and saw that a landing zone was prepared for the Orb shuttle to land, "It seems Orb will be arriving later then expected."

Shinn winched at that name, "It would be better if they never arrived at all."

Rey stood silent as all knew of his situation.

"It's not like all of Orb is bad," Luna said as they didn't break the peace treaty.

Shinn grew angry, "Their ideals killed my family; Orb deserves nothing more then to be wiped off the face of the earth."

Luna ignored him after that as they were approached by a higher ranking officer, all three noticed as they saluted.

"You three should stop wasting time and head to the barracks, check your equipment and wait outside for Commander Hibiki's arrival," the older man said as the three saluted again and started making their way out of the dock and to the top of the military base.

Surface

When they got to the surface all three looked around at the set up, many mobile suits were set up and a large space in the center was cleared as that was the docking area that the Minerva was going to be raised from.

As Luna was walking her and the rest caught sight of a few people that they knew well, Luna especially since one was her sister.

The three personal then noticed their former classmates, "Meyrin," Luna said as the three rushed over to each other.

Rey's face was unchanged but Shinn was even a little happy to see them.

"What are you guys doing here?" Meyrin asked excitedly.

Luna looked at her, "We have been reassigned."

"To the Minerva?" Meyrin asked hopeful.

Luna shook her head, "No to commander Hibiki."

Meyrin looked confused as did the other two.

"I don't think I have heard of him," Vino said.

"Me either," Youlan said.

Shinn only let out an angry sigh, "See what I mean?" Shinn asked Luna as Luna only ignored him.

Luna smiled at her younger sister, "I am proud that you got a position on this ship."

Meyrin smiled again as Rey realized they were running low on time.

"We should go," Rey said as Shinn agreed, they did their goodbyes but they would likely see them at the ceremony again.

Luna, Rey, and Shinn went to the barracks as they checked their bags, and then went to the assigned spot to wait for the commander, it was right near the main dock where the Minerva would rise, and they arrived and now waited for their new commander.

The entire time Shinn always kept a little phone on him that was the last thing he had of his sister, he would play it often to listen to her voice, and ever since he joined he would not forget that fateful day hoping that one day he would find the one that did this, and little did he know he would be seeing him very shortly.

Secret Satellite

Practically the entire night Ryu was going over the specs for what Kira had shown him and now he had no more doubts that he could accomplish what they had to do. Ryu was very interested in the warship that Kira created, the Genesis cannon was remarkable to say the least, however he noticed in the data that the ship would be defenseless for about one minute after the shot as all power sources had to readjust themselves, however what Ryu noticed was that Kira most have already seen that because he had matters set in way to counter that one side effect. The weapons would still work but all defensive beam shields and counter measures were all down, Ryu knew though that this ship with its fire power could counter that measure, but he would still discuss this with Kira, he wanted to make sure this massive expensive warship would have no weakness when they brought it into action.

Ryu retired after looking these things over as he wanted to make sure he was in top shape for their opening act the next day.

When it was morning Ryu like always was the first one up as he started giving orders immediately but not before making a certain communications call, Ryu made his way to the communication center and dismissed all personal for a minute as he got on the line.

After adjusting the frequency and creating a block so he couldn't be traced Ryu made the call.

After a second or so Ryu saw the person he wanted to see and that was one of the soldiers that were leading the assault in a stolen earth force models.

"We are standing by commander," the leader of the squadron said.

Ryu slightly smiled, "I am sending you the data now on the route to take in, make sure you stay on this path as it is clear and you will not be spotted."

The squad leader got the data, "Pardon for me asking but how will you define this from the chairman sir, it won't take him long to realize it was practically impossible for a few mobile suits to get this far without any sort of ship present."

Ryu only smiled, "You leave that part to me, and just do what I ordered," Ryu said sternly as it made the squad commander on edge, that tone was very strict and sounded murderous.

"I will handle it sir," the squad leader said.

Ryu continued to go on, "Once you get inside just do what I have ordered, wipe out all the suits and people in that area, while your at it take out the Orb personal as well, I have it set up so you should arrived when they are leaving."

"Consider it done sir," the squad leader said, "What about our retrieval once our mission is complete?"

Ryu had a very small smile, "That is all set up, your escort will arrive shortly after you arrive at your rendezvous point, he will take you to safety," Ryu told him but had something else running in his mind, "He will send you out of your misery."

The squad leader got the orders, "Very well sir, we will not fail you," the man said as Ryu signed off as he looked at his watch.

It was morning and the attack wouldn't begin until later that afternoon almost evening, Ryu had waited far too long for this day.

Ryu shortly left the communication room as he went down to the docks as he ordered the technical staff to prepare the Armageddon for transport, along with the three other models, but Kira's suit took priority.

Ryu prepared a few other things as he didn't see Kira all morning and since it was almost time for their transport he decided to go and retrieve him to discuss a few matters, but he didn't even have to leave the classified hanger when Kira joined him.

Kira's Quarters

Like every other night Kira did not sleep well as the pain and nightmares still haunted him, but after the little sleep he did get he was fully ready to begin this little mission today, the day he had been waiting for, three long hard years of work were finally going to pay off.

When Kira got up he immediately changed into his uniform as Sarah did the same, she was just a normal analyst but because of her fathers position she was summoned to this ceremony, she was actually looking forward to going, but she could also tell something was not right either, after a year of being around Kira she could tell he was defiantly more relaxed about today for some reason, he never showed it in his eyes as they were as emotionless as ever but his aura said he was looking forward to this day, she hoped it was for the reason that he was going to meet her father, but deep down she feared what else this could mean, she had no idea of Kira and Ryu's true goal but she knew what he was capable of and she was starting to get a very bad feeling.

Kira finished up with his uniform as he quickly popped another one of his pills not even taking it with water as he placed his two guns in their holsters.

Kira then turned to her, "We will be leaving shortly I expect you'll be ready to leave, just don't keep the commander waiting," Kira said as he turned to leave.

Sarah immediately got up, "Wait sir…I mean Kira," Sarah said hoping he would listen to her.

Kira was still listening, "I will not keep the commander waiting, make it fast."

Sarah nodded as she approached him, "Will you promise me one thing when we arrive and you finish meeting your team?" Sarah asked hoping that this new relaxed mood he was in would get her a chance to open him up to her a little more.

Kira said nothing and she knew that meant to continue, "Can we…can we have one full day together?" She asked hopeful.

Kira opened the door, "If you so desire," Kira said as he walked out of the room never looking back.

Sarah smiled a little she was hoping this would be the true start for something for them, the nights they spent together were great, but now she was hoping for more, she smiled slightly as she hoped now that all of the machines were complete they would get more time for just each other.

Kira left the room and agreed to her request for only one reason, her father on the council, Sarah to him was their ticket in to the council's good graces, when Kira first met her she was just another one he would use to take his pain away at night, then he kept her for two reasons, she did a much better job then the others as being around her helped him ease his pain more as her presence was soothing in a way to him he hadn't felt in a few years, and the second was her fathers position, Ryu stated hardly that having the council on their side was important and this was another way to get it done easier.

Back in Kira's quarters Sarah quickly dressed herself as now she felt a little bit better knowing that Kira agreed to her request, she was very intelligent and had a kind heart; she always tried to look at the best in people. When she first started being with Kira she always expected he would tire of her and move to another one like the few others, but he didn't he stuck with her and since she loved him she believed it was because he was starting to return the feelings for her, did she truly deserve what Kira was doing to her she did not, but that is just how he is now, and her heart wouldn't let her see that fact.

Kira left immediately heading down to the dock as he knew that was where Ryu would be. As Kira made his way down the staff and soldiers would immediately get out of his way and salute him, Kira and Ryu kept people in line by controlling with fear and they didn't have any incidents at this colony since Kira.

As Kira neared the classified hanger door his head began killing him again as he once again saw more visions, it was always the same gun fire and exploding mobile suits, they happened in his dreams and the visions came to him in flashbacks while he was awake. Kira held his head in pain as he immediately fell back into the wall to support himself.

Kira immediately reached in his pocket pulling out a few more pills while he kept slamming them in, two didn't work so he kept taking them until they did.

The hallway was clear down here so there was nobody around, Kira's breathing was starting to take normal again as he was now fully enraged.

Kira punched the wall once very hard while cursing all those that were responsible for doing this to him, all which made him fight and kill, all that made him witness the brutality of war.

"All will pay," Kira said as he finally started calming down as the pills he took were starting to take effect again, the satellite personal were lucky none were present when this happened otherwise Kira would have taken his anger out on them and they would once again be short another member.

Kira picked himself back up as he breathing once again returned to normal and he made his way inside acting as if nothing had happened.

Mobile Suit Hanger

As soon as Kira walked in he noticed that his machines were being moved, the three he designed for his team members were already prepared to be shipped out.

Kira made his way over to the Armageddon's Dock as he used his clearance to open the door and as soon as he did he noticed his suit was being prepared to be launched as well, as Kira looked around he found Ryu heading towards him.

Ryu finally noticed Kira.

"Sorry I am late commander," Kira said as he saluted Ryu.

Ryu looked at him, "No matter, I take it that Miss Sarah kept you busy."

Kira joined his side as they started walking towards the mobile suit, "She had her advantages, in many ways."

Ryu smiled, "I expect no less, I take it she desperately wants you to meet her father."

Kira nodded.

Ryu looked up at the suit, "Do what you have to so she stays satisfied, that is our way in when the time comes and we won't have to waste time trying to convince him that our way is right, this way we can solely focus on what we have to do."

Kira nodded, "As you wish sir."

Ryu continued to look at the suit, "I made contact with our guys and they will be on schedule."

"Is that why you're preparing the machines?" Kira asked.

Ryu looked at him, "We only have room for one and we will take the Armageddon with us on the ship…once we arrive at the colony I will see to it that it will rise out of a hanger when the attack begins, at that moment show the fools just who saved them, take out a few units but let a few escape, then the chairman will order them pursued, do what he says and take out the rest, then my friend you will be known throughout Zaft."

Kira nodded his head, "I understand what has to be done sir, I will guarantee victory, I haven't waited this long to settle for anything less."

Ryu smiled, "That is why I chose you my friend, and all will humanity will suffer for what they put us through."

Kira nodded as he stayed silent.

They spoke more about their plan as they witnessed the Armageddon being loaded into the ship as Ryu explained the rest of their opening act.

Once they had it loaded Ryu knew it was time for them to be leaving as they made their way to the shuttle.

Shuttle Bay

"I have your team standing by already," Ryu told Kira as they headed for the shuttle entrance, the shuttle Ryu took was large enough to accommodate the Armageddon, despite the Armageddon's equipment it was still not that large, just a little bit large then the former freedom.

"I look forward to seeing just how much of a use they are sir," Kira replied as Kira noticed the security team, a few that were scheduled to attend this ceremony and Sarah, who was not late.

"I will explain more when we arrive, there is quite a story in there," Ryu said as that spiked Kira's interest.

All saluted as Ryu approached the shuttle and he was the first one up followed by Kira as the rest followed.

Once inside Ryu knew their were those that weren't supposed to hear things so he and Kira didn't speak to each other anymore as Ryu took the head seat at the front with Kira behind him. Sarah joined next to Kira as the rest followed in behind them.

The new mobile suit was stored in the cargo bay as the shuttle was launched heading straight for the ceremony.

All Kira and Ryu could think of was about time.

Inside the Satellite

The same technician that was listening to Kira the yesterday was also watching them leave and now saw his chance as he made his way to the communication room as Kira made sure the entire satellite gave Ryu a send off.

The man walked in and took out a recording he made just yesterday about what Kira and Ryu were discussing about the ceremony today, he quickly patched into a frequency and placed the recording disk into the opening and began transmitting, he quickly checked back and forth for any sign of people returning, when that was finished he quickly placed another disk in that he made but something happened to the second one, as he was looking around for people the computer security picked up on it and stopped the transmission but let it look like he succeeded, the first one was sent but the second one was not.

The man smiled as he quickly deleted use of the communication computer feeling very good about himself.

Somewhere

The data the man sent was received by a certain individual and the only thing he could do was smile, as this was the perfect chance.

Ceremony Plant

Inside the shuttle hanger the military personal was eagerly awaiting the arrival of their chairman.

The chairman's arrival was right on schedule as Yzak and the three Nazca class ships were waiting on the outside, and Heine escorted the shuttle in on his new Gouf. Yzak was also acquired to attend this ceremony as the chairman's escort to the Orb meeting so he prepared his shuttle as Dearka was heading with him.

The two shuttles were escorted in and Heine landed right where he was supposed to.

Civilian Dock

Once the shuttle docked Gil waited for the all clear and when it was given he stood up to and walked over to the doors to head out.

Outside their were many reporters as this was no secret event, Gil wanted to show the Plants just what he was doing to keep them safe.

Talia the new captain followed behind him, Gil was soon joined by all the council members, it was rare for them all to take the same shuttle but that was what Gil wanted.

The council was well aware that they were going to see this new warship today, but many were also eager to hear just what was going on in that satellite that only they were perceived to, only the councilmember's and the base personal knew of its existence and they wanted to know just what was going on there.

Gil looked at the approaching council members, "I appreciate all of you coming today."

One council member looked at him, "I hope all of this was worth it chairman, I mean no disrespect but we spent a lot of money on these projects and we still have no clue as just what is going on near Yakin Due."

"That is correct, our resources are very limited and we just now are starting to regain relations with some of the earth nations," another said.

Gil smiled, "Rest assured that is exactly why I am holding my meeting with Orb here today, the peace treaty will be reassured today, and my building of these projects will without a doubt protect our people if the worst ever happens again."

Another council member approached him, "We will just feel better seeing it with our own eyes, and I am still worried about this commander you say that is in charge over there, all you told us is his name but he doesn't appear on any records."

Gil knew they were talking about Kira, Gil gave the council Kira's new name but it was kept under the highest level of security and nobody outside the council was aware, but a few, that was until today when he would finally go public.

"Like I said he was active in Special Forces which is why his name doesn't appear anywhere, no need to worry as you will all meet him today," Gil said as he was hoping to put their fears to rest.

Another council member approached him and this one was Sarah's father, "From what my daughter told me chairman she is involved with this commander, I believe from what she told me we have no reason to doubt you, but I will make that judgment when I meet him," the councilman said as the doors were finally opened.

Talia who was behind Gil was listening to all of this and she didn't even know of these other projects Gil was working on, Talia ignored them for now as the doors were opened.

As soon as the shuttle doors were opened the cameras flashed as Gil walked out followed by the council.

The military that was stationed their did the best to keep back the press as the vultures that they were couldn't wait until Gil made the official announcement to ask questions they had to know now, but Gil of course said nothing as he was led to his car waiting.

There were several cars waiting as they had to be transferred to the military base since they arrived at the civilian shuttle bay.

After Gil finished Yzak's shuttle arrived as Heine's work here was almost finished and he would head to the military dock, after the ground forces took over.

Yzak and Dearka got out as they saw the chairman being swamped with questions, but they were able to make it to their car with no trouble.

Gil finished as the council was loaded into their cars and they now left.

Talia sat with Gil as they made their way towards the base in full escort.

"You seem different," Talia said.

Gil looked at her, "How so?"

"You seem very pleased with yourself for some reason, what are you up to?" Talia asked.

Gil smiled, "You shall see once I reveal my future goals."

Talia looked back out the window as they went silent for the rest of the trip, but she trusted him so she let the matter go.

Military Base

Once they arrived at the base the cars drove in as the base personal looked on with interest.

Rey saw the cars go by as they were near the main building where the meetings were going to be held, Shinn and Luna looked on as well hoping that they could finally meet their new commander, but all they saw get out of the cars were the councilmember's and a few other military personal. They waited and watched but none approached them.

The last car that hadn't opened its doors finally did as the chairman walked out.

"I think that is the chairman," Luna said as Rey stood silent and Shinn looked on with interest.

Gil walked into the building shortly as now he was preparing for the unveiling of his new ship which was not that far away.

The council went inside as well as they could do nothing but wait now.

"What is taking this nobody so long?" Shinn asked himself as he still wasn't too pleased about having a commander that nobody heard of.

Rey looked at him, "Patience is necessary," Rey said as he already knew and wasn't too pleased but if that was what Gil wanted then so be it.

Shinn was growing more annoyed as they waited, but as he did he listened to the phone he had again, his sisters voice was all that would ever calm him down, and shortly after that they didn't have to wait anymore.

Military Dock

Shortly after Heine landed he took a lift up to the surface as his unit was one going to be on display, he headed up and placed his machine near the opening where the ship would rise from, as he got up he noticed that all other machines were starting to line up as the ceremony was scheduled to begin shortly.

Shuttle Hanger

The last shuttle that finally arrived carried none other then Kira and Ryu.

As soon as the shuttle landed they were wasting no time as Ryu was given orders, "Have the Armageddon placed on the one of the lifts and do not launch it until I say so," Ryu said to one of the soldiers and technicians they brought with them, their job was to make sure Kira got his machine when the attack was almost over.

"Yes sir, the two said as they went to follow orders.

The shuttle started unloading as Ryu went up to the front to give those orders so a few wouldn't hear.

Kira was one of the last ones to get off as Sarah followed right behind him as a small car was waiting to take them up to the base but first Kira had a little business to take care of with Ryu.

Kira approached the small car when he noticed that Ryu wanted a word with him, as Kira looked over at Sarah, "Go ahead I will be a few more minutes," Kira said in a lifeless voice.

Sarah was beginning to worry he wouldn't do what he promised her, and Kira picked up on that as he very gently took her in his arms, "I only have to meet my squad then it is all about us," Kira told her softly as she lightly blushed.

"I am counting on your word commander," Sarah said in her unguarded voice she would normally have to be careful of her words but as Kira was this way she thought he was finally opening up to her as Kira kissed her sweetly.

After he parted their kiss she got on the small car as Kira went to join Ryu.

"You wanted to see me commander?" Kira asked.

Ryu smiled at him, "Just wanted to go over one more thing, I noticed when I was looking at the Doomsdays specs that after a shot is fired…" Ryu didn't have to finish as Kira gave him the full report.

"The ships defensive weapons go down for a brief time that is correct sir, I will be able to fix the problem after it is fired, so it won't be a problem," Kira told him seriously.

Ryu was reassured, "Very good, now we will meet your new unit and then do what you have to, to impress the council until the attack begins and make sure they see that you're the one that saved them, we will not meet again until it is over."

Kira saluted him, "Consider it taken care of sir."

Ryu smiled, "Now let's go," Ryu said as they walked over to the small car as the driver took them to the lift that would reach the surface.

Once they arrived Ryu noticed that mobile suits were being set up just like he wanted, they first stopped at the main building where they let Sarah and one other technician off as they got off and started walking towards where Kira was going to meet his team.

Ceremony Plant Surface

Kira and Ryu were heading over to the meeting place as Ryu gave Kira a few files, "This is your first member," Ryu said as he handed the file over to Kira.

Kira opened the file revealing a young woman a year younger then him, "Lunamaria Hawke," Kira said as he looked at the file.

Ryu went on, "She has a lot of potential and should remain obedient."

Kira knew right away just what suit to put her in out of the three he built, "I am pleased with the first one," Kira said as Ryu handed him another file.

"I believe you might recognize the second one," Ryu said as Kira opened the file.

"Rey Ze Burrel," Kira said as he recognized him immediately, "So the third clone?"

Ryu nodded, "Correct, his skills are top class but be careful of his loyalty to the chairman."

Kira looked at his photo as more memories of Ryu flew in his mind; Kira also knew which of the three suits to put him in.

Ryu then handed Kira the last file, "The final member of your team."

Kira opened the file, "Shinn Asuka."

Ryu looked at him, "This one from what I told has a very strong hatred of Orb and his skills are without a doubt the better of the three."

Kira looked at the photo as he could see the tension in Shinn's face.

Ryu now smiled, "From what I also gathered, his parents and sister were killed in cross fire from when the Earth forces attacked during the first war."

Kira remembered that he was there.

Ryu looked at him, "Apparently from the description he gave, it was you that fired the shot that killed his family."

Kira slightly smiled, "Such irony."

Ryu liked his reaction, "He apparently keeps a small phone of his sister around with him."

Kira looked at Ryu, "This will be interesting."

Ryu looked at him, "Do as you please, and remember Kira the attack will begin at the scheduled time and your former comrades will be here by then so be cautious they don't spot you at least before the attack, as after they will no longer be among the living."

Kira smiled as he saluted Ryu again, "I shall bring you back the victory commander."

Ryu nodded to him as he walked away heading towards the main building but stopped a little ways away to see the reaction that the team would get from Kira. Kira continued on and soon noticed the three he saw in the photos.

Near the Minerva Entrance

Shinn was annoyed as can be, as Rey seemed to notice the man that was approaching and he knew just who it was, "I see he's here," Rey said as Luna immediately looked as Shinn turned his head seeing a man that was practically only a few years older then him and he became even more disappointed.

Kira walked over as he saw them all wearing red coats, as the two Luna and Rey immediately stood up straight and saluted as Shinn was slow in doing so, Kira could see the disappointment in his face, but he would soon change that.

Kira walked over to them as he stopped for a second then began walking back and forth in a line looking at all of them.

Immediately the three noticed his eyes were extremely piercing and they held absolutely no life, they did cause a little tremble in all three as this guy defiantly had the eyes of a murderer.

Kira stopped in the middle as he looked at all of them, "I will not waste my time so listen up clearly, all three of you will be given a prototype mobile suit in a few days, as for how I work things that is simple, you do as your told when your told, violators will only face a certain death," Kira told them very sternly.

Luna couldn't believe the words she just heard as Rey didn't expect this from him, Shinn the whole time was wondering just who this guy thinks he is, "yeah right," Shinn muttered under his breath but unfortunately Kira had very good hearing.

"Say something, worthless pilot," Kira said as he was still facing away from Shinn.

Shinn grew even more annoyed and angered at the name, "I don't need talk from one that was probably never in combat!" Shinn said angered as the next thing he knew that was his big mistake as gun fire was immediately heard.

Luna and Rey were frozen as they saw their commander with two guns in his hand pointed at Shinn.

They looked over as Shinn was still standing, but the bullets were on each side of his head missing by millimeters.

Shinn was stunned that he didn't even see Kira get close until Kira was right in front of him.

Shinn stared into the eyes of Kira as his hands started shaking; Kira's eyes were now fully demonic.

"Just be grateful that I don't want to spill any blood here today," Kira said as he couldn't cause any seen on the day he had been waiting for.

Kira holstered his guns again as Shinn wasn't about to back down, yet but his cockiness and pride were about to cost him big time, "I will not back down to a nobody."

Luna and Rey now feared the worst for him as it was apparent that their new commander was very cold and murderous.

All they heard was a small laugh from Kira, as Kira removed his uniforms long coat, "Take your best shot baby boy," Kira said as he had to teach the young cub not to ever challenge the alpha, normally Kira would have killed him immediately but Kira enjoyed this better for the moment.

Shinn looked on in anger, "I do not fear you," Shinn said as apart of him did.

"Then back up your mouth child," Kira said as Shinn's anger took over him as he charged straight at Kira, and all Kira could do was smiled as Shinn threw a punch at him and Kira caught it with his bare hand as he began squeezing his hand hard making Shinn fall to his knees in pain.

From the distance Ryu was watching with a smile, he knew why Kira didn't kill him, and that was because after hearing the news, Kira wanted to make him suffer even more, this was perfect for their cause.

Shinn did what he could but couldn't break free as Luna and Rey watched with horror as Shinn could hear his hand cracking.

Kira knew that he was of no use with a shattered hand so he immediately released him delivering a divesting kick to the side of his ribs but not to hard to break anything that would do them no good as Shinn fell to the ground in pain again.

Kira looked down with enjoyment on his face as he spotted something it was the phone that Ryu told him about, Kira reached down and grabbed the phone.

Shinn who was in a lot of pain saw what had happened, "Give it back," he said as the others watched.

Kira smiled, "A pathetic fool like yourself clings to the past, you are not worthy," Kira said as Shinn sat up as Kira watched, "Give it back!" he said more forcefully as Kira only smirked and Shinn watched in horror.

Kira placed his hand around the phone as he squeezed it until it shattered into many pieces.

The two others couldn't believe the commander would take it this far, but the smile on his face worried them even more.

Shinn completely snapped as he rushed to his feet in full rage, Kira saw him coming as he immediately countered Shinn's attack as he landed a direct blow to his stomach then Kira used one hand flipping him to the ground on his stomach as Kira placed his foot on the back of his head.

"I hate you!" Shinn was yelling as he tried to get up over and over.

Kira kept pushing him down, "Good, the past belongs in the past and as long as you hate me you will grow stronger, consider this my only warning to you, try anything like this again and you will perish a slow painful demise," Kira said as Shinn struggled again until Kira kicked him hard in his side as Shinn was utterly defeated.

Kira only smiled as he picked up his uniform jacket again and looked back at the team, "Now that our introductions are out of the way, enjoy the rest of the day, and report back to me tomorrow," Kira said in a chilling voice as his eyes never changed back to lifeless they were still demonic.

Luna and Rey saluted him as they feared just what could happen if they don't.

Ryu was amused and finished as he walked back towards the main building everything went as he pleased.

Kira left feeling much better, but now he wondered just how he would act when Shinn learned the full truth and Kira decided he would tell him that later just to see him like that again. Kira almost went too far and ended Shinn's life but doing that hear would cause them problems and it would take away from his little entertainment Kira had.

Kira headed back towards the main building as now it was time to get down to business, and his eyes returned to the lifeless empty black void they normally were as Kira popped another pill and went inside.

Luna and Rey helped Shinn up who was completely defeated but they knew it could have been much worse, Shinn needed rest but Kira held back to prevent serious injury.

"I don't think I will like this new assignment," Luna said as that guy was completely dark.

Rey said nothing as they helped Shinn to the barracks. Shinn was half awake as he heard Kira's words, his mouth got him in trouble but that didn't stop him from wanted to get back at Kira, Shinn would do what he had to so he could beat Kira, and that was just what Kira wanted.

Rendezvous Point

Inside the small spot where Ryu had his squad placed, over ten earth forces Strike Daggers that were stolen some time ago were doing checks to make sure that they would be at full power when they attacked, they went over the maps Ryu sent and knew just what they had to destroy, now all they had to do was wait.

Other

Inside the Orb shuttle Cagalli and the others were getting closer but they were still a little ways away, and would arrive after the ceremony.

Kira walked into the main building as now he had to play nice to the council, and he saw the chairman waiting for him, but all he was thinking about now was later.

The Armageddon was fully on a lift and was ready to launch as soon as Ryu gave the orders.

Everything was in place and it was soon to begin.

To be continued…

(AN): I hope you liked this chapter, It was getting to long so I cut it in half, the next part will contain the unveiling of the ship, the Orb meeting and the attack. I don't know when it will be up. Bye for now.