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Chapter Four
Opening Act Part Two
Military Base Main building
The inside of the building was set up in ballroom fashion as many members from the council and all high ranking military personal and their families were gathered for this event, normally unveiling a new ship was no big deal, but the chairman placed so much on this Minerva that he had people thinking this ship could take on the universe.
It was near the noon hours as many people were already arriving for the ceremony since Gil wanted it to begin before his meeting with the Orb personal. Gil spent his first few hours speaking with all the councilmember's and others that were at this event as Talia was always by his side, many were asking questions about the new ship hoping to get a quick report but Gil made sure that no one would know until it was time.
Gil had not seen Ryu at all and since he was the vice chairman it didn't look good for him not to be at this event early to greet the people. Gil greeted as people walked around in fancy clothing as this was supposed to be a major event.
Their were many other personal wearing different color uniforms, many purple and black, but their was also a majority of white and red along with only a few green since they were lower ranks.
Gil did the same thing the entire time as a lot of people approached him showing him respect as others were just walking around talking amongst each other, it wasn't that entertaining but with Gil's popularity rating it could likely get him reelection when the time came.
Time passed as the council members saw it was drawing near and they have still not met this new commander that Gil placed so much authority to and they still haven't seen the vice chairman.
The council started gathering together in the buildings main floor as they were talking amongst each other.
"I don't see what the delay could be," one councilman told the others.
"It better be a good reason though," another council member said.
One council member noticed something in the door, "I don't think we will have to wait much longer," Sarah's father said as he saw his daughter walk in with a technician that nobody knew.
The other council members looked as they knew his daughter was assigned to this satellite.
Sarah looked around as she was waiting for Kira and noticed her father now approaching her; she was a little excited since she hadn't seen her family in over a year since her transfer.
She walked up and greeted her father as he was happy to see her, "You look well," her father said as she smiled at him.
"I have never been better," she replied as she noticed the serious look on her fathers face.
"So…where is this supposed commander we have yet to meet," her father said as he was looking around.
Sarah blushed, "He is meeting his new team and will be along shortly, I was actually looking forward to talking with you first."
Her father was happy to see her and was glad she seemed happy, but he was also looking for information about just what was going on over in that satellite.
"So tell me…how has your work gone?" her father asked.
"I am just an analyst father, I went over a few new designs and gave Kira the status of my work," Sarah said as she was looking around again, "Was mother able to come?"
Her father smiled, "She has been eagerly waiting to see you, she told me that politics bored her and to find her when I was done talking about such matters and joined her on the dance floor."
Sarah smiled as she was eager to find her mother but her father was still pressing the issue of the satellite, "Now just tell me a little bit more of this commander you are making me meet," her father said hoping to dig around a little more.
Sarah lightly blushed, "He is completely brilliant, he makes things possible that said couldn't, he does seem…" Sarah paused as she didn't want to tell him everything she saw, "He had a hard past but deep down he is the perfect one for me," Sarah said hoping her father would stop at there.
Her father grew a little suspicious at her hesitation and wondered just who this commander was and if he was right for the job.
They spoke more as her mother finally returned happy to see her daughter.
Other Side of the room
On the other side of the main room in this building Yzak and Dearka were standing, Yzak was bored at such a celebration and Dearka was cramming down the food at the buffet table.
However Ryu was well aware of their presence here and didn't want them to see Kira just yet, Dearka knew Kira well and from the stories he heard about Yzak he didn't know if he was still holding that grudge of Kira so he had one of his people placed in the crowds and as soon as he was spotted he was supposed to give them something.
The man Ryu placed finally found Yzak and Dearka as he approached them.
"Commander Joule sir," the man said as he saluted.
Yzak looked at the man, "What do you want?"
The man handed him the order papers, "From the vice chairman, you are needed to observe the new mobile suits being transferred to your ship," the man said as Dearka stopped eating as Yzak read the order form.
It stated that he was to exchange the older models he still had stored in his ships control for the new ones, and Ryu knew this would keep them busy at least until the unveiling was over and Kira could then be out of sight for now.
Yzak nodded him away as the man smiled at the success as Dearka looked at him as there was more to the order form.
"Apparently we have to transfer the suits then be part of the Chairman's escort when the Orb representative arrives," Yzak said as Dearka smiled.
"I guess that means we will be seeing Athrun again," Dearka said as Yzak remained the same.
"That guy," was all Yzak said as he waved Dearka along and they started heading to complete the orders Ryu gave them.
Front of the building
Sarah's mother hugged her daughter as she noticed how happy she looked, "Well where is he?" her mother asked as she was practically the splitting image of her daughter but she was a lot more easy going.
Sarah blushed, "He will be along shortly," Sarah replied as her mother smiled and grabbed her hand, "Let's go," her mother said as Sarah was confused, "What are you doing mother?"
Her mother smiled, "You will see," she said as they started heading away leaving her father the chance to get back to the council.
The council was waiting patiently hoping he would have more information, "Well?" one asked as he returned.
"My daughter said nothing, but I doubt she knew, apparently they were working on a few new models over there," he said.
"All this secrecy for just new models…I doubt it," another one said as they bickered back in forth and a little while later was when Ryu finally entered the room.
With Ryu
As soon as Ryu walked in his uniform did stand out as it was different like Kira's but held more strips for the higher rank, Ryu walked in and noticed all the people in their little setting without a care in the world, people were laughing and gossiping and it made him sick. Ryu noticed the council was looking at him and knew that he and Kira would have to feed their egos until they hit the no turning back part of their goal. Ryu continued to walk in as many others greeted the vice chairman and others snapped pictures, Ryu was heading right over to where Gil was stationed.
Ryu was pleased at what he just witnessed a few minutes ago with Kira outside, and knew this was going to be a test for Kira with his built up anger to play along for the council, but Kira would do anything for their goal so he was not worried.
Ryu walked over to Gil who was with the captain of the Minerva.
Ryu stopped and saluted him as Gil looked at him, "So nice of you to join us commander," Gil said as he approached Ryu.
"It was my pleasure sir," Ryu said calmly.
Gil wasted no time, "Where is Hibiki?"
Ryu smiled, "Meeting his new team, he shall be here any minute."
Gil smiled, "About time, the ceremony will begin shortly…are you impressed with his designs?"
Ryu looked at him, "Very much so sir…I'm sure you will be to," Ryu said with a hint of looking forward to that moment.
"I believe you haven't met the new captain of the Minerva," Gil said introducing Talia.
Ryu nodded to her, "A pleasure captain, I am sure you will do to the best of your abilities?"
Talia saluted him as he was higher ranked then her, "Likewise commander," Talia said as Ryu noticed the main guest of honor finally arrived.
"He is here," Ryu said as Gil looked towards the door and smiled as Talia was a little surprised at his age, he looked about twenty.
"I shall take my leave now chairman, still so much to do," Ryu said leaving this part up to Kira as now he would wait and watch the clock.
Military Base Barracks
Rey and Luna took Shinn back to the barracks as he was in pretty rough shape, Shinn was still conscious as he told them not to get him any medical attention, their was no way he would show this Hibiki he was that weak, Kira completely destroyed his pride, but Shinn still had a little left in him as Kira was well aware of that fact when he left him and would handle that at a later date.
As Shinn was lying there, Luna and Rey were in discussion.
"I never expected this…the commanders eyes looked as if he was thirsty for blood, he would have killed Shinn," Luna said as even high ranking officers couldn't act that way, but Kira didn't seem like he cared about the rules.
Rey looked at her as she was completely stunned, he didn't expect that either, from what Gil told him was the personality Kira had in the past one that was not like this, Rey knew that he changed but wasn't expecting this and he would make a mental note to inform Gil of this later.
Shinn who was now resting feel asleep because he and his body finally gave out, but all he could think of was getting back at this commander, he hated him for what he did and he would never forgive the act Kira did as he could no longer listen to his sisters voice, that was gone, Shinn didn't know it but he was already falling into Kira's trap as his anger was clouding his judgment already.
Luna and Rey stayed with him for a little while longer as they were regretting their transfer, but as the ceremony was about to start, they had to leave to attend.
After they left Shinn dragged himself to his feet as he wasn't about to show his new commander he was down.
Military Base Main Building
As Kira made his way to the main building he overlooked just where his new suit would rise up, Kira saw that he would have a pretty open area since none of the targets were placed in that direction, mobile suits were all set up just as Ryu had ordered, this would make very easy prey to the daggers, The podium was being set up where the chairman would make his speech, Kira saw everything was set where it should be and since he already had his fun for the day utterly defeating Shinn Kira could now get down to business.
As soon as Kira walked in the main door he was saluted by the guards, they never saw him but the strips on his uniform made him a very high rank. Kira walked in looking around as he saw the ballroom setting, all people in either their uniforms, or fancy clothes if they were family of the military personal. Kira saw all the people walking around as these were the ones that would pose a threat to their goals in the future; Kira knew that after tonight many would no longer be alive.
Kira looked around and spotted the chairman making his way over to him as now other members were staring at him, this setting wasn't making him feel very comfortable, and normally this could push him to his limit, but Kira knew he had to fight through it.
Kira's uniform was different much like Ryu's that was why he got a lot of stares.
Gil and his little escort of people that stayed near him now approached Kira.
Gil stopped in front of him as he offered his hand, Kira looked down and had no choice but to shake it, "A pleasure to see you again commander Hibiki."
"Like wise sir," was all Kira replied as many around Gil took notice to his eyes which didn't seem that welcoming.
The council was starting their stares as Gil went on, "May I present the captain of the Minerva Talia," Gil said as he always introduced her.
Kira looked at her as she saluted him, but she really reminded him of his former captain Murrue, and that was one Kira blamed for his condition, Talia went to greet him as Kira only turned to the chairman.
"I have been looking forward to your unveiling chairman," Kira lied as he had to do something before he exploded.
Gil seemed to ignore his insult of Talia, "From what I hear you have also completed your projects."
Talia couldn't put her fingers on it but something about this Kira was off, she was rudely ignored but it was something else she saw in his eyes, this young man had eyes that thirsted for blood.
"They are complete sir," Kira said as Gil was approached by one of his aides.
Gil took the conversation as it was time for him to start preparing, Gil then turned back to Kira, "I am sorry for having to cut our meeting so short commander but the unveiling is near," Gil said as he shook Kira's hand again making several people see who he was, cameras were approaching as Kira saluted once again as he walked away avoiding the cameras.
Gil walked away as Talia looked at him, "There is something terribly wrong with that young man."
Gil looked at her, "You don't need to worry yourself about him, that is why I gave him the position," Gil said as Talia was unsure.
"I don't have a very good vibe from him," Talia said again but Gil was now busy with getting his reports from his aides.
Kira got out of their quick as all of this was making him sick, and he had no choice but to quickly pop another pill or he would explode. Kira was able to calm back down as he was once again approached.
Different part of the main building
Sarah and her mother went to where her mother had to take her as she opened one of the doors Sarah saw that her mother had a perfectly fitted dress ready for her.
"I think this will look great on you," her mother said looking at her Zaft uniform she was wearing.
"I am still on duty mother," Sarah told her.
Her mother shook her head, "Forget about that for one day, now get that on and impress that guy of yours," she said as Sarah did what she was told and after a little while of preparing her mother smiled at her.
"You look perfect," her mother said as Sarah smiled at herself in the mirror, she was hoping with Kira's new relaxed attitude she would finally be able to get a complement out of him.
"Now go and find him, I will return to your father now and wait for our introduction," her mother said as she was pleased with what they put together.
Sarah looked at herself again as she made her way out back into the ballroom to find Kira, when she arrived she saw the chairman leaving him as he quickly left after.
Sarah smiled as she made her way over to him.
Main Floor
Kira's nerves calmed right down only to turn around and see Sarah smiling at him, and he honestly didn't seem to notice her dress at first, Kira saw her smile then wondered why she wasn't saying anything, "Do you need something?" Kira asked as it didn't cross his mind what he told her earlier.
Sarah was a little hurt by his comment and as Kira finally regained himself he realized why and had to do damage control if he wanted this to succeed, "You honestly must need something wearing that dress, perhaps an escort for the day," Kira said but never changing his tone.
Sarah thought he didn't notice but that comment made her think that he was actually lighting up a little, "That would be wonderful commander," She said as she reached out and wrapped her arm around his.
For the first time since she knew him she actually felt like they were a real couple, his eyes didn't change but his attitude did around her and that was enough for her right now.
"How did the meeting with your team go?" she asked as she never really asked Kira about anything as he would never answer.
"They will fall in line," Kira replied as she leaned closer to him, "Do you think we could meet my parents first they are waiting," Sarah said as this was what Kira wanted to here; it was time to impress the council.
"Very well," Kira replied as Sarah started making her way over to her parents, and for the first time she didn't feel at all tense like she had to remain on guard at what she said.
With the council
The council was eyeing Kira the whole time that he was with the chairman and when he left, Kira had his back turned to them when he popped his pills so he was lucky they didn't catch that.
"Do you see the look in his eyes?" one council member said.
"Maybe on that will make sure the job is done," another councilmember said.
"I think he looks unstable," another said as Sarah's father looked on with interest.
They were watching him when her mother finally joined back up with them and they lost Kira in the crowd.
"I thought you hated politics?" her father asked.
Her mother smiled, "I'm just here for our daughter, she should be bringing him over shortly."
"I already saw him…let's just say he looked very serious," her father said as he wasn't impressed yet with Kira.
"Give it a chance," her mother replied as they finally saw her bringing Kira over and the other council members watched with interest as how this young man could be the one the chairman gave such a high rank to.
Sarah saw her parents as she tightened her arm around Kira's, Kira was looking at all the council members and saw that they were doubting him already, how badly he wanted show them how he meant business, but until they passed the point of new return, he would have to play their puppet.
Kira noticed the two he was walking up to and saw that by the resemblance to the female these had to be her parents.
Sarah stopped and introduced him now, "Father Mother this is commander Hibiki," Sarah said as Kira knew it was show time.
They stared into Kira's eyes and saw the same things that Talia wondered this man was aching for destruction, but for their daughter they decided to give them a chance, "A honor commander Hibiki," her father said as he offered his hand, Kira shook it as he didn't change his expression, "The pleasure is mine councilmen, your daughter has told me a lot and has been a blessing to myself," Kira said as Sarah blushed a little, not once did he ever say this to her and now she finally realized that all Kira needed was to finish his projects to stop the bitterness as she was glad he was done.
Sarah's mother looked at him, "I would like to thank you commander for brightening up my daughter life," her mother said as despite his eyes he seemed very well all around.
Kira looked at her, "I can see the apple doesn't fall to far from the tree, the pleasure is mine," Kira said hating ever second of this.
Her mother could tell he was defiantly a good charmer as she looked at her daughter, "You better keep this one," her mother said as Sarah tightened her arm around his again.
Her father wasn't impressed yet, and decided to take this opportunity to see just what he was working on, "Well commander, how is your work going? I take it that is where you and my daughter met?"
Kira looked at him as his attempt didn't fool him Kira knew what he was after, "My work is finally finished councilmen, I did meet your daughter when she reported to me for her duty on her arrival."
Her father decided to try to push in harder, "It must be important work as we the council haven't even been luxury to it yet," her father said hoping to get some more information.
Kira looked at him, "It is highly classified sir, but I believe the chairman will be making the announcement in a few days time, but just between us Zaft and Plants will be much safer," Kira said throwing out a few hints to gain his favor.
Her father slightly smiled, as his daughter was glaring at him she didn't want to talk about this stuff here.
The council now started approaching Kira to greet him and to try and dig information out of him, they were still surprised that Kira was this young with such a high rank and Kira knew they would dare to question him, all Kira wanted was for the clock to go faster because as soon as the attack began he wouldn't have to deal with them for much longer after that.
"Just where were you stationed before your assignment to that satellite commander?" one councilperson asked.
Kira looked straight into his eyes making the councilmember feel uneasy, "I was in the Special Forces sir, I am sorry to say that I cannot say anymore then that," Kira told him making him not want to question him any further.
"What is your intake on the chairman's new warship?" another council member said as Kira looked straight at her giving her the same feeling.
Kira would normally say it was completely useless, but they didn't have the power to…yet, "I'm sure he has the best interest in Plants," was all Kira said as Sarah was once again getting that feeling of him becoming angered, speaking of these matters were not making Kira very pleased as he believed all of these council members deserved to be taken out with the rest that Ryu was planning, however he would follow Ryu's orders to the wire.
Questions kept pouring in as Kira did his best to answer them without to much hate in his voice, they asked about the satellite but Kira was easily able to respectfully change the subject with no suspicion, it went on and on like this as the council wasn't letting up on the man the chairman obviously put a lot of faith into, but luckily they didn't have to wait much longer as the announcement was made that they were finally ready for the unveiling.
Kira was finally relieved that was over and was glad he wouldn't have to do anything like that again, Kira took notice to the time and it was very near to begin.
The room started clearing out into the open area where they would surround the bottom hanger where the Minerva would be raised. The crowds came out as they got into their assigned positions.
Kira excused himself from the council as he and Sarah made their way out as Kira knew this garbage of a warship would come no where near the comparison of his own. As Kira and Sarah left the council shortly followed but with some small conversation.
"He seems much disciplined and leader like, but something doesn't fully add up here," one council member said.
"I don't think he was that bad at all, I believe he will fit the position perfectly," another replied.
"I got a terrible vibe from him, he refuses to discuss anything with us and doesn't even reveal his military record, I think we should have that looked into…secretly," another said.
Sarah's father however got a mixed reaction from him, he seemed both cold and responsible at the same time, he measured in his daughters reaction and decided to give Kira a chance, "I believe we should wait until we see what he can do, times are troubling again and I'm sure our military will be called in somewhere along the line for a small skirmish, I believe we should let him show us then."
The others on both sides seemed to agree with that, but they just didn't know none of that would be necessary as they would very shortly see him in action.
With Ryu
Right after Kira arrived inside Ryu left and checked on a few things with his intelligence members back at the satellite, but before he could he was phoned instead.
Ryu answered his communicator, "I was just about to contact you."
The voice on the other line was one from the communications team, "We have a small problem back at the Satellite sir."
Ryu didn't want to hear that now, "What are you saying?" Ryu said very annoyed and it made the com officer hesitant.
"…We…we intercepted an outgoing transmission sent from inside the Satellite sir, our new security system picked it up," the officer said.
Ryu heard that and grew a little angry, "How could you fools be so careless?" Ryu just about shouted.
The officer jumped at his tone as it was worse then even Kira, "The transmission was sent on your sendoff sir…apparently the first one made it through, but we were able to block the second one."
"Did you retrieve the files?" Ryu said annoyed.
"On the second one sir yes…they were the specs and designs for the four machines and the new warship sir," the man said.
Ryu would have sighed in relief at least the data didn't get out, "Are you able to find the frequency for the first message sent?"
"We are currently doing that now sir," the officer said.
Ryu had only one more question, "Who did this?"
"We are almost through unscrambling the tapes that were tampered sir, apparently the program commander Hibiki set up is almost through with retrieving the image," the officer said as he handed the com to the captain.
Ryu knew one thing though, they had a traitor on the satellite and traitors would have to pay.
The captain of the satellite took the com, "Commander we have it…apparently from the image it is one from the technical crew of the Doomsday."
Ryu slightly smiled, "Where is he now?"
"Currently at his post sir…should we apprehend him sir?" the captain asked.
Ryu had a great idea, "Not right away, keep tabs on him and if he tries anything again intercept the message, we will personally handle this after we return, have all his equipment encrypted, I want him to fear for his life until we return, and get back to me when you have retrieved the first message he sent."
"As you wish sir," the captain said as the tone of the commander's voice stated it wasn't good for this spy.
The captain gave the orders Ryu had sent and they were now monitoring the spy and as soon as he found out his communications systems were disabled he would without a doubt fear desperately for his life and with the security at this satellite he wasn't going anywhere.
Ryu finished with that call as he now made another to his team with the stolen suits, as the squadron leader picked up.
"Yes commander?" he asked.
"Is everything confirmed with the data I sent you?" Ryu wanted to know.
"Yes sir, we are now waiting for the time to proceed in," the man said.
Ryu smiled, "Just follow the map, the area I have marked is clear of presence and you will have no problems getting in, I made sure security mobile suits will have other matters to attend to, and as soon as you enter the Plant you will be detected but it won't matter they will have no time," Ryu told him.
"Very good sir, we will bring you the victory," the squadron leader said as they signed off.
Ryu smiled as now he had to take care of a few more things and head out to the ceremony, he knew the council would be pressing Kira but he had faith that Kira would handle himself as he would do nothing to jeopardize their goal.
Military Base Surface Ceremony
People were gathered around as they waited for the chairman's arrival, people all around the opening eagerly waiting to see just what the chairman was making a big deal of.
The council had special seats by the podium as they were fully gathered to listen to the chairman's plan.
Kira and Sarah made their way towards the front as Kira knew he held the council off for now, but he should be able to fully have all their support when he publicly saves their lives. Kira now waited with Sarah as she didn't let go of her grip on him as they saw the arrival of the chairman.
Kira's new unit had finally got Shinn out of the barracks as they were placed in a spot that was a good few feet away as they caught up with their friends.
With Shinn and the rest
Meyrin, Youlan, and Vino were waiting for their new ship to be announced when they noticed their three other friends approaching them, and all were shocked as just how Shinn looked as he was badly bruised and cut where Kira hit him.
"What in the world happened?" Vino asked as he looked at Shinn.
Shinn didn't want to hear anything from anyone and lied, "I had a small accident that is what."
The others could hear the tenseness in Shinn's voice.
"Well did you meet your new commander?" Youlan asked as that was something else that Shinn didn't want to hear, but Rey broke his silence to answer that one.
"We did, now I believe it is time to start," Rey said as the other two got excited as they were assigned to this new warship and were looking forward to seeing it.
Meyrin approached her sister who was looking down, "Are you alright?"
Luna looked at her as she noticed they were a fair distance away, "It's our new commander…he was the one that did that to Shinn."
Meyrin looked shocked, "What happened?"
Luna went on, "Our commander has eyes like a demon, and when Shinn did one of his smart comments he is known for the commander about killed him."
Meyrin was concerned for her sister as it seemed like this new commander was a complete demon, they were going to talk more when they noticed it was time to begin.
Podium
Gil went over his speech with a few people and when it was time he gave the order for people to be summoned outside in the massive area where they would raise the Minerva. Gil waited until everyone was out their when he started making his way out, camera's once again flashed as his bodyguards cleared the way and Talia was following him.
The crowd clapped for their chairman as he made his way toward the front. Gil greeted all people as he went up the stairs as one of his aides announced him to the stand as the crowd clapped again, Gil walked up to the podium wasting no time, Talia stood behind him along with a few others and Kira saw that Ryu had now joined him as well since he was second in command.
Gil waited as the applause went down and he began as all listened to him.
"Four long years have passed since the brutality of the destructive war, all people both naturals and coordinators both suffered great losses, four years and we have all come closer to living side by side as equals, but let us not forget that there are still those that seek to cause us harm and wish our extension. My entire cabinet has worked hard to maintain the peace treaty that was signed after the war, many earth nations do the same, but with a few groups and nations still seeking to destroy, our council and I will not let that happen," Gil started off saying as applause is heard again.
Kira was listening to the trash he was saying and knew it was completely from a dream world, true peace will never exist. Kira looked at Ryu on the stage and though he was putting on a good act Kira knew he felt the same and only their path was the correct one to take.
Gil went on as the applause died down, "In order to keep ourselves safe from such groups, we have developed state of the art mobile suits that you can see around you," Gil said as the others looked around.
"We will never seek to harm another nation that wishes for peace like ourselves, but those that try to harm us will not be given the chance, and that is why without further speculation I will present the shield that will always be on the front line to keep us safe, the state of the art warship Minerva," Gil finally said with a nod as a loud noise could be heard and the crowd applauded once again.
Kira heard that and knew this Gil really made such boring speeches, Kira heard the dock behind him starting to open and now he would see just what the chairman came up with, Kira only saw a opening sketch of the Minerva.
People watched as Gil had a smile on his face and the ship was now visible as it starting rising from the lift.
Gil watched as the Minerva was now fully visible as the ship came to a stop and Gil felt very proud of himself.
The crowd applauded again at the large warship they saw.
Ryu stared up at it and had to stop himself from laughing, the chairman put so much into this ship that he thought only one ship could defend the entire Plant region, one ship could do the job, but Ryu knew that was only the ship that Kira built.
Kira looked at the warship and he knew that if he didn't build his that could be the most powerful warship to exist, but Kira had a small smile on his face when he tried to imagine which would win in battle and it was clear that this ship was nowhere near in the league of his. This ship was a toddler compared to his own and Kira could wait to see the look on the chairman's face when they finally decided to bring the Doomsday into action.
The council was impressed as well as all the people.
Shinn and his group looked on in awe, but Shinn was still sulking about his defeat, but the others were pleased with it.
Gil turned back to the microphone as he went on to explain just how the ship worked, he left out details of the weapons and such but he explained it's function for the security of the Plants.
Kira knew this Gil was a complete moron and from what he just heard that all confirmed it.
Gil finished up as he answered a few questions from reporters, then realized he had to get ready as the Orb ship was set to arrive in a short time.
Gil waved on last time to the people as he told Ryu to finish up for him as he left with a few aides to go prepare for the Orb meeting.
Gil looked one last time at his pride and joy ship as he knew things would all work out and now he could start preparing for his Destiny plan that was the reason he recruited Ryu and Kira for their help, but he just didn't know they had plans of their own.
Around the Minerva
Time passed as people went back to their social gatherings with each other while many were still amazed with this warship.
Talia was looking up at it when she was approached by her new second in command, Arthur Trine.
"Welcome to your new ship captain," Arthur told her.
Talia looked at him, "I just hope it will be enough like the chairman says."
Arthur smiled, "It was like he said though many earth nations are starting to back us those that wish to destroy us are in the minority."
Talia hoped that would all it would ever be and this ship wouldn't be necessary.
Meyrin, Youlan, and Vino were looking at their new assignment with pride as the ship was perfect and they were lucky to be apart of the crew.
Kira on the other handed stayed with Sarah as her family threw him more questions and a few council members questioned him again, but this time Kira decided since the time was drawing thin that they should remain around him, Sarah had to excuse herself for a second as she walked off and Kira was left to wait, he was able to control himself practically the entire time but his patience were running thin with all these people, Kira had to keep popping his pills to keep himself calm but only they would work for a short time.
Ceremony Plant- Shuttle hanger
Practically right on time was when the Orb shuttle crossed into Zaft space, Cagalli's escort of ships according to the treaty had to wait at the Zaft territory space border and only one ship was able to go on with them and a few Zaft ships took over the escort from here. They did this several times in the past and knew there was no problem; it was the same for if the chairman had to visit Orb.
The shuttle ride was long and not much was said, Cagalli was going over the papers with Lacus as they were preparing for this meeting, Athrun who was head of security stayed by Cagalli for the moment.
Lacus looked up and was happy for them, but apart of her also felt jealous, not of Athrun but of the fact that they had each other, she on the other hand didn't have Kira anymore and days without him were especially rough with her situation, Lacus wanted desperately to get this meeting over with because afterwards she was thinking of resigning.
The ship they were on was given a full escort and they soon saw the Plant where they would have their meeting, and shortly after they were guided into the hanger.
An announcement was given that they were docking and Cagalli along with Lacus started heading for the front of the ship as they would be the first ones out.
The ship soon stopped as they now began a few security procedures as they waited.
Outside the Shuttle
Waiting for them was a small escort, three of which being Yzak, Dearka, and Heine. They were waiting when they got word that the Orb ship arrived as they were practically busy the entire time transferring new machines to their ships.
Yzak watched with a little annoyance as the doors opened and the few started coming out.
After everything was prepared the shuttle doors opened as Cagalli and Lacus walked out with Athrun behind him and immediately Athrun saw his escort.
Yzak looked straight at Athrun but first since he was the highest ranked had to greet the representative, "Welcome to Plants representative Atha, the chairman is waiting for you," Yzak said as Cagalli greeted him.
Lacus did her greeting next as they started greeting the few others that was when Yzak looked over to Athrun, "Look who finally returned."
Dearka smiled, "Been a long time Athrun," Dearka said as Athrun greeted both of them only to have Yzak grab him.
"To think I have to waste my time escorting you," Yzak said as he released him.
Athrun smiled, "You never change."
Cagalli and Lacus finished up as people were a little excited to see Lacus, but the attention she would receive she really didn't want it anymore, she was grateful to the people but apart of her just wasn't their anymore.
"The chairman awaits, please follow me," Yzak said as they got on a small car and began heading to the surface to the main building.
Back down on the shuttle Andrew who was getting a little bored decided to have a little look around and try to confirm something.
Front of the main building
When they got to the surface of the base that was when they saw the large warship.
"So that is the Minerva," Dearka said.
Yzak looked at it, "Apparently so."
Athrun looked at it, "It does look impressive."
Cagalli and Lacus stared at it as they didn't like the sight of it, something about that warship just didn't feel right and especially in crucial times like now, as the chairman wasn't fully telling the truth to the people as it was only minor countries that supported Zaft and the majority that were still sore at it.
They looked around at the crowded area as Kira was on the other side of the ship right now.
The car stopped right at the main building as they started getting out, Athrun, Yzak and Dearka along with Heine were out first as Cagalli and Lacus were last.
They started walking up the stairs as Lacus suddenly stopped.
Cagalli noticed, "Is something wrong Lacus?"
Lacus' hand shook a little, "I just felt something," Lacus said as she was looking around but couldn't put her finger on it.
Cagalli looked at her as Lacus seemed in some sort of trance as she accidentally walked forward and into somebody.
Lacus ran into a girl about her own age nearly knocking them both off their feet.
Lacus broke out of her trance, "I am so sorry," Lacus said.
The girl she ran into was none other then Sarah, Sarah looked up and smiled, "It was only an accident…I know you," Sarah said as she looked at her again.
Lacus smiled as Sarah remembered her, but since Lacus had to be going she apologized to her again, "I am sorry once again I wasn't paying attention."
Sarah smiled at her, "Its okay it was a pleasure meeting you Miss Lacus," Sarah said as they disappeared from each other.
Sarah couldn't believe she just met Lacus Clyne, but realized she was late and had to get back to Kira so she continued on.
Lacus rejoined Cagalli as they caught up to Athrun and the escort.
"Are you alright again Lacus?" Cagalli asked.
Lacus looked at her, "I don't know why, but I had a strange feeling, but it's gone now," Lacus said as when she ran into Sarah the feeling went away.
Cagalli only shook her head, "I know why you're stressed and I am making sure you have time off when we return."
Lacus slightly laughed as they made their way into the building.
Inside the Main Building-Meeting Room
Yzak and the escort led them to the room where the chairman was waiting as they opened the doors revealing the chairman with a few of his aides.
Cagalli walked in as Gil approached her.
"Welcome representative Atha," Gil said respectively as Cagalli shook his hand.
"It is my pleasure chairman, I hope we can keep assurance that both our nations will continue cooperation with one another," Cagalli said as they finished their greeting.
Athrun still couldn't believe how diplomatic she could be sometimes as that was not the real Cagalli he knew.
Gil finished as he looked around at Athrun next, "As always a pleasure Athrun Zala, Plant has lost an valuable assist since you left, though we understand why, I welcome you," Gil said as he greeted Athrun, Athrun when he first started out as Cagalli's bodyguard thought about changing his name but decided against it.
Athrun greeted the chairman as Athrun always had some respect for Gil, from what he saw Gil was doing the right thing next to what his father did in the past, and he respective him for that.
Gil then put his gaze over to Lacus and Lacus could see like always he didn't seem to like her presence around, "The same for you Miss Clyne welcome," Gil said as he quickly changed the subject as he offered them the chance to sit down so they could begin.
Before Gil sat down he looked at Yzak and Dearka who saluted, "We shall take our leave sir."
Gil heard that and stopped them, "That won't be necessary, I think I would like you to join us," Gil said as Yzak wondered just why and they still had to return to the ship to set preparations for the new machines they got, but those were Ryu's orders and Gil just screwed them up.
Yzak looked at him, "Yes sir," he replied as Dearka and Yzak still stood with the aides.
"Your knowledge might be useful here," Gil said as they were all seated and the meeting began.
Cagalli started, "I couldn't help but notice your new warship."
Gil smiled, "Yes, state of the art, one that will ensure the safety of the Plants."
Cagalli looked at him, "Forgive me for asking, but don't you think such a ship would be seen as a threat."
"The threat still exists out there representative, many still do not accept the coordinators existence and this will assure our people are protected," Gil told her.
"I understand, but such nations will only see that as a threatening move," Cagalli told him.
"Even though we are in this time of fragile peace all nations including your own still continue to make weapons, we are no different, we will never attack another nation that doesn't pose any threat to Plants," Gil replied with a hint of annoyance.
Cagalli nodded her head, "Don't get me wrong I agree with you, it's just as you said peace is fragile and even a little breach in the armor will cause it to shatter."
Gil looked at her, "Worry not representative, this ship along with our new standard mobile suits will only be used in our territory, I as well do not want war again."
Cagalli understood as now they began the full center of the meeting, trade issues, and other matters that that they were scheduled to talk about.
Throughout the entire time though, Gil never even looked at Lacus, and she was used to it, she could tell he didn't like her for some reason, so she just acted as Cagalli's assistant as they went over the papers.
They discussed matters on other things such as their new mobile suits since Orb itself had a few new models. That was where Yzak and Dearka's knowledge was used as Athrun added in a few comments.
Heine left after they arrived at the room as his job was to head back to his machine for when they were ready to leave.
The meeting went very well to say the least as it lasted quite a long time and several new issues were resolved as the two nations seemed to come to a lot of agreements.
Outside the building
Immediately after Lacus bumped into Sarah and she left she immediately returned to Kira and she noticed he was fixed on the clock for some reason, and what was more he seemed even more pleased for some reason. The council never left their assigned spots as the heads of all departments met with several high ranking people, mostly to try and get their points up with the people.
Sarah saw her father doing the same thing, and her mother was annoyed with him. Sarah finally approached Kira as she lightly touched his arm making him turn rather quickly as he stared at her with those same eyes again.
"I didn't mean to startle you Kira…remember you still promised me something?" She asked still wanting Kira to keep his word.
Kira was tired of all this jumping at the call to impress people and knew in just a short time all of that would finally be over, "I have not forgotten," Kira said as he looked up at a clock again as she took hold of his arm and they once again walked into the high parts of Plant society, the only thing that brought Kira ease of mind was knowing that in a very short time most of these people would no longer be among the living.
Kira continued to do whatever she wanted, they talked with a few people and she even tried to get him to the dance floor, she wasn't holding back as his new attitude was one she liked very much, but unfortunately it wouldn't last long.
As it was getting to the late afternoon Kira knew that it would happen anytime and he made sure that he spotted all the council, he couldn't have one perish in this operation, the pilots of the stolen machines knew that but with the risk he had to be extra careful.
Sarah was finally happy and when Kira looked up at the clock again he smiled slightly as he looked at her, "We have to head back," Kira said more of an order then a statement.
Sarah looked up at him as she enjoyed that feeling of being in his arms, "…Alright," she replied seeing something change almost at the drop of the hat in his meaner.
They made their way back towards the council as they were still playing politics with each other; Sarah's parents however approached them as they started talking to them again.
Kira looked over at the point where the daggers would enter and he saw the lift that wasn't to far away where the Armageddon was going to rise, Kira had everything worked out and now he waited for the contact from Ryu.
Things were peaceful but in an instant an explosion was heard and Kira could only smile.
With Ryu
Right after Ryu got down from the podium, he was notified by a few of his forces at the dock that the Orb ship had arrived.
Ryu made his way back towards the main building as he confirmed it, then headed back into the control room which monitored the radar and such as he saw the soldiers working, Ryu would hang out in here as he had to set up for the arrival trying to make them as detection less as possible and then when the attack happened he would be here to coordinate the counter attack on the forces he sent.
The soldiers inside knew it wasn't uncommon for him to be here as Ryu always showed up whenever they were on this Plant, Ryu paced around working on a few stations never to suspiciously as it took some time but he finally had the necessary set up for the attack, he looked and saw the way was open as the ships were elsewhere, and he even got the entrance sensor to ignore their entrance, but they would still be detected going up the lift that led to the surface but by then it would be to late to stop it.
Time passed as Ryu acted causality things were working normally when all of a sudden they got the radar alert, and with one look at the clock Ryu slightly smiled.
Somewhere in Space Floating Debris
The squad leader of the stolen Strike Daggers went over the maps and everything with his team, when he saw that the team knew just what they had to do, they waited and now it was time to begin.
They were stored in an abandon ship that was damaged from the last war; it still floated with a lot of debris from first war. When scouting out for a place to hide weeks ago this was one that was large enough to keep them in perfect place until the attack.
The air quality was low but they managed to keep it in the mobile suit bay, inside they had ten Strike daggers crammed in together as they waited.
The squad leader waited all day for this moment and now it was upon them as they had to move out and head for the colony; he called the pilots together as they entered their stolen machines.
The squad leader made sure all of them called in to confirm their machines were working and all did, but a few had some concerns.
"Permission to speak freely sir?" number two suit said.
"Go ahead," the squad leader replied as they were preparing the machines.
"I am worried about our entry sir, we may not make it inside," he replied.
"Have a little faith in the commander, now we are out of time let's go," he said as he saw all were inside their suits and he remotely activated the sealed hanger doors as they opened into space.
"Alright let's move out," the squad leader said as he was the first one to launch and he was followed by the nine others that were glad they weren't cramped inside anymore as the suits took up all the room.
Each Strike dagger fell into position as they flew toward the colony.
Each pilot checked their systems as they were each equipped with the same equipment, one high powered beam rifle for this mission, two beam sabers and one shield, from what Ryu told them this would be enough to take care of what they had to before other pilots could get to the machines.
"Everything looks good, stay in formation and follow your on board map once we get near the Plant…remember pilots we are to take out mobile suits around the Minerva, all ships that are docked as they will be full of military personal that will cause us problems, and be weary of the council they are in a designated spot so under no circumstance are we to fire on them, lastly will be the Orb personal, according to the commander they should be heading towards their shuttle."
"What about the people around the ship?" another pilot asked.
"Chances are not to good…we have to fire a few shots into them to make it look real, just don't hit the council, those are our orders and we will maintain radio silence when we are inside, just follow those orders and get out quickly," the squad leader said as they had no clue they were just prey for Kira.
"Confirmed sir," all pilots said as their radios went dead and they kept up flight.
Near the Plant
They kept up their approach as the Plant was now in sight, the squad leader scanned his radar and saw that the ships were completely void from this region, making him know Ryu came through on that part, how he would explain that in the future he wasn't sure, but Ryu was smart enough.
They made their way forward as the squad leader came back on the radio for the last time, "All units accelerate speed and head for the point of entry," The squad leader said as they moved the daggers as fast as they could.
The pilots hated earth forces machines as they were nothing compared to the new ones they had, but they put up with them.
The squad leaders point of entrance was a supply hanger that was used to transport supplies, once inside they had a lot of ships docked with reloading the supplies and transferring the mobile suits, their were only about three Nazca's and five Laurasia classes, but all of these machines were ones that were loyal to the peace treaty and wouldn't just follow orders, that was small in ship size, but with the reassignments from years of Ryu's research all personal aboard were ones that would not just follow orders without explanation. This was their way to rid Zaft of people that would give them problems and with Ryu's power he was easily able to set this up, the causalities today with just the ships and people on the surface would go over a thousand, but to Ryu and Kira that was getting all the fools that would dare challenge them in the future. One of the ships was that of Yzak's as it docked shortly after he left, and in reality he was supposed to be on it.
Once inside they would find a wall towards the back and with the beam rifles they would blast through it and that would lead them into the shaft that went straight up to the surface, an easy entrance, but all this commotion would reach the surface so they had to be quick.
The squad leader aimed his rifle as did all the others as all ten fired at the door leading into space. The door easily feel prey to the high powered beam rifles they were carrying, as the door blew completely off.
Inside the Supply Hanger in Plant
People were loading ships and going over their new machines as suddenly the entrances were blasted open. All were immediately stunned but now many were being sucked into space.
People were stunned as they tired to get into the ships, but the attack was fast, all these pilots were good and they had surprise on their hand as they were not notified.
The daggers saw all the ships set up just like Ryu said they would be as they split up aiming for all of them, they fired at the bridges and since the ships were all powered down the explosions were minor and the hanger was designed to handle such blasts which they did well.
People inside the ships scrambled but they couldn't do anything, all ships were completely defenseless in this state and the people that weren't sucked out were crushed by the debris or the explosions of the ships.
This wasn't a fight at all and it only took them five minutes to destroy all eight ships and personal inside as they didn't know what hit them.
Once they were down the squad leader and the rest made their way to the walls and used their high powered beams to cut through the wall, this took a little time as they knew by now they had to be detected.
After a few more minutes the wall was cut and a large hole was made as they started flying in, and it connected to the inside of the shaft, the squad leader smiled as a few shaft doors were opened for them but as soon as all ten were in they immediately shut and sealed from the breach they made in the hanger, they didn't want the whole Plant down and they knew Ryu had to of taken care of that.
They made their way up as they saw the lifts opening to the surface as the squad leader opened fire and the lift door was blown straight off into the air in an explosion, and he smiled as they made their way to the surface.
Main Building
With Ryu
Ryu was waiting and as soon as the wall was blasted out they were finally detected, Ryu took care of the hanger radar but now they were detected as the people inside were going nuts and Ryu knew it was time to play actor as the alarms were sounded.
"What is going on?" Ryu asked.
One looked at him, "We have a breach in the shaft wall sir…I don't understand how that could be, nothing is showing up," he said as Ryu looked at him.
"Where does that shaft lead?" Ryu asked like he didn't know.
They were typing like crazy, "To the surface sir."
"What caused the explosion?" Ryu asked again.
"We don't know sir," one said as another one shouted out.
"Sir, I think were under attack," this one shouted.
Ryu looked at him, "That is not possible."
"I am bringing up the feed now sir, I was checking for the cause and when I tapped into our supply hanger this is what I found," he said as he put it up on the screen.
Ryu smiled as he saw the damage, "Any footage?" Ryu asked anxiously.
The team inside typed like crazy, "Got it sir," he said as he began playing it.
All watched with horror as they saw the entire thing from the hanger now.
"Those are Earth forces models!" one shouted.
Ryu could only smile, but had to play along, "Alert the chairman quickly," Ryu said as the first one piped up.
"Sir the surface hanger was now breached, they are inside," he said as Ryu had to hide his smile again.
"Do as I say quickly and get me a live feed," Ryu said as they did that and now he could watch as he reached inside his pocket and placed his finger on something, and that was for the Armageddon to rise, but first he was looking forward to watching the carnage.
Floor leading outside with Gil
Gil and Cagalli finished their meeting with new agreements and hope that their new cooperation with each other would help both nations flourish. They finished their meeting as they were now walking outside. Lacus was right behind her as her mind was once again elsewhere, and she knew that now she had no choice but to offer her resignation, her heart wasn't in this anymore and she had more important things to take care of now. Athrun, Yzak and Dearka were behind them along with a few aide members.
They reached the front door leading outside as Gil once again turned to Cagalli, "I am glad that our two nations will continue to uphold the peace treaty, now please if you like enjoy yourselves at this ceremony," Gil offered to her.
Cagalli looked at her, "That is very kind but we have to be heading back down to Orb, but I look forward to our future dealings."
Gil once again turned to them as he shook her hand again as there was a small car waiting. Gil turned to Athrun as he did his farewell to him, but Gil returned to his council without even looking at Lacus, and Gil had a strong reason for that, she was to great a threat with her ability with people so he had to do something about that.
Gil and Cagalli were only a short distance away from each other as both were heading their separate ways when disaster struck.
All of a sudden there was a massive explosion near the rear of the Minerva from one of the lifts to the surface.
Surface of the Military Base
Things were just normal on the surface people were happy and enjoying themselves but all of that changed when the explosion was heard. Many people were near that lift and they immediately lost their lives at the force of the blast.
All people were stunned at what they heard and as they looked towards the direction of the explosion all they saw were blue and white mobile suits coming out of the hanger, and many military personal knew they were earth forces models.
It only took a moment of shock, before the panic began as the suits started firing started firing.
The blast startled many as Shinn and his group was on the other side but it didn't take long for them to realize just what was happening as they were under full attack.
Kira had waited for this moment, immediately after the blast he couldn't help but slightly smile, Kira however had to act surprised, the explosion was just in front of them a little ways away but they could feel slight force from the blast as it knocked some off their feet, it nearly took Sarah off her feet but Kira latched on to her making sure all his actions were visible to the council.
The council panicked as they were in a private area but they didn't leave the area as many soldiers were starting to surround the area, to give them cover.
The council looked around for their families as they were in the same area, Sarah's parents were with the council and they searched for her, but spotted Kira keeping her safe but a vehicle. She was terrified, but Kira was as calm as can be as he kept his eyes on the lift for his suit.
Mobile Suit team
As soon as the squad leader blew the lift open they came to the surface one after another, as soon as they landed they saw all suits standing up on display and they went to work.
They spread out as they started opening fire on the standing suits as the pilots were trying to get to them.
The fired their beam rifles at the machines and since they weren't activated each one blew up knocking debris into the crowd.
The squad leader looked around as he spotted the area where the council was standing and saw they were in cover, he knew they had to put on show so the squad leader walked his suit over in that direction as he saw his chance as the crowd was panicked, and he shut his eyes as he had to do the necessary sacrifice, he aimed his rifle straight into the crowd away from the council as he fired.
The shot tore through the crowd as there was nothing left of those that got in its way.
The squad leader hated doing that to there own side, but it had to be done.
He then watched as the other nine machines were trying their best to take out the other machines, a few pilots tried to get into the machines but the attack happened way to fast, they fired at all suits as a few other suits approached the front by the main building.
With Gil and Cagalli
Gil didn't know what that explosion was as Athrun ran up to Cagalli, the blast was away from them but mobile suits were now firing all around them as standing Zaft models were being blown up.
"Are you alright?" Athrun asked Cagalli and Lacus as they were near each other.
"What is going on here?" Cagalli asked as they looked around.
Yzak and Dearka were near them as they knew as well as Athrun.
"Those are Earth forces machines," Athrun replied as Yzak ran up to them.
"Follow me," Yzak said as Athrun helped both Cagalli and Lacus up as they approached near the chairman.
Gil didn't know what was happening, "What has happened?" Gil asked his aides in anger as he now saw the shots.
It was then that his communicator went off as soldiers and his bodyguards surrounded him.
Gil grabbed his communicator and saw it was Ryu, "What is happening?" Gil asked as he saw the suits blowing up.
Ryu came on liking the panic in his voice, "We are under severe attack by the earth forces sir…you have to get out of their now," Ryu said knowing it was far too early for Gil to perish.
"How did they get in?" Gil wanted to know.
"I will explain later sir, we have to start getting underground," Ryu told him.
"Do you think that will stop them," Gil said as he saw Yzak and Dearka with Cagalli and Athrun.
Ryu now smiled, "Don't worry sir…it is time to show you just what he is made of, we were going to show you this later, but now you can see it in action, have your security teams take you to the bunker and I will send you the images."
Gil didn't have a choice as they were being pushed along by his bodyguards, but something strange was that two earth forces models were standing over them and not firing.
Gil's security pushed them inside as they were now taking him to a secret bunker located down in the debts of Plant for his protection, Gil gave a nod to his security team allowing Cagalli and her party to join him as he couldn't have a represenitive perish on his time.
Cagalli got near Gil, "What has happened here?"
Gil looked at her as they were rushed to a secured elevator, "As you can see Miss Atha, this is precisely why I built the Minerva; I just hope they can get it ready in time."
The elevator went down as they were heading to a secured area, as soon as the elevator stopped Gil went into the command center leaving Cagalli and her party in the large area as Ryu transferred the images, and what happened did surprise him.
Outside- Mobile Suit team
The suits were doing the damage, but as the two that were supposed to take out the Orb party saw that they were off schedule and were standing by the chairman, they knew the chairman had to stay alive as Ryu didn't want him gone yet, but now they were unable to take out the Orb party.
They hesitated as the party was rushed inside along with the chairman, and they knew that part was a failure.
They quickly recovered as they opened fire again just firing all over the base to cause damage.
Pilots tried to get to the suits but they were all completely gone.
The squad leader looked to the crowd and had to fire again as they had to look like they were exterminating all the guests, he hated doing this but he still did it all the same.
Council Area of the Battlefield
The council was in their area cowering as the soldiers did what they could and shot their rifles at the mobile suits, but that was doing absolutely no good, but they at least didn't cower.
Kira who was a little out of the area with Sarah trembling in his arms just waited and knew that since his suit wasn't raised yet knew that Ryu wasn't ready to deploy it yet.
Kira however saw many members of the council looking towards him as he decided he had to make a move over to them, Kira made Sarah look at him as he took held of her hand, "Let's go," Kira said in his devilish voice making her think just how he could still be so calm and normal as she knew him to be.
Kira looked at the lift and the suits and made a run for it, they made it for the council's area as her parents were finally relieved they had her near again, but they were still in danger, from what they thought.
Kira looked out as he saw one dagger make none lethal damage shot to the Minerva, but they had to make it look like they were doing a full assault.
The council watched in horror as they fired on the people, but to Kira it was very entertaining, and now he hungered for battle once again.
The council looked over to Kira, "We have to get in contact and have soldiers take us to the bunkers."
Kira didn't look he just waited.
"How did the Earth Forces get here?" one council member asked another.
"I told you that treaty would never last," another said.
"They are waging full out war, we don't even know if the chairman is okay," another said.
Kira knew all they cared about were themselves but such a thing didn't matter, Kira waited and shortly after his communicator beeped, and Kira knew just what that meant as a loud noise could be heard and the lift he was always watching started to open.
Main Building with Ryu
Ryu got off his com with Gil as he once again looked at the monitor and saw that the suits were all but fallen, Ryu looked at another and saw the council still safe, but as he zoomed in he saw Kira and his eyes started he wanted action, Ryu could only smile as he reached inside his coat and then pressed a few buttons as he secretly looked at a monitor he had set up as the Armegeddon was launched up the lift.
Ryu smiled as now he would enjoy the show as he knew Kira would deliver them their first victory in moving forward.
Surface
Kira saw the lift starting to open as a suit began to rise and he looked back as the council saw the same things, Kira knew looked over to Sarah to not seem to suspicious, "I will be right back," Kira said as he jumped over the area where the council was blocked off and made his way towards the machine that was still rising out of the ground.
Sarah watched in horror as he left, all the rest of the council watched as this strange machine was now fully out of the lift.
They looked on as it was all grey but it certainly looked impressive, they watched as Kira moved with very fast speed towards his machine.
Kira and the council were on the opposite side of the ship which they couldn't see the main building, and that was why Lacus and the others didn't see him at all.
With the Minerva Crew
Talia and Arthur were right near the ship when all of this began as they were stunned but quickly headed for the ship, Talia looked back at the building as she knew by now they would have Gil in the secured area, she started heading back inside as they hoped they could power up the ship enough to at least help, but it would take some time.
Meyrin, Vino, Youlan, were with Shinn and his group but they decided the same thing, they made their way through the panicking crowds as they were horrified at the sight of people being shot with a beam blaster but they made their way towards the ship finally as Shinn, Rey and Luna knew they were still without machines, but as they were near the entrance of the Minerva they saw a machine being rose from the ground.
They watched at this new machine as they saw someone heading for it.
"Isn't that the commander?" Luna asked as Shinn cringed in anger and he saw that is why him going up towards the cockpit.
Rey watched with interest as he wanted to see the man in action that destroyed Rau. The others watched in awe as the machine was powering up, what was strange was that the Strike daggers didn't seem to notice it yet since it was a fair distance away and they were attacking the crowed, Ryu waited until all were away from that area then he rose the machine, he had to make it look good.
Shinn watched in anger as he thought he was ten times the pilot of him, but he would have his chance to try that later.
With Kira
Kira made it to the front of his suit as the cord was already down for him, he placed his foot in the cord and began going up. Kira looked at his machine as he quickly popped one of his pills; Kira only smirked as he got to the cockpit entrance.
Kira sat in as he quickly strapped himself in and shut the cockpit doors.
Kira quickly powered it up as everything was in the green.
The Strike Daggers heard something being powered up as they quickly turned only to see the new model.
The council watched as well as a few others.
The machine's armor was turned on as they saw the gold, silver and Black machine start to come to life.
Inside the machine Kira's eyes were now the eyes of a bloodthirsty beast that found some prey. Kira quickly looked at all the systems as the OS was already set up since he did it when the machine was completed.
Inside Kira's eyes were shut but soon opened as the demonic beast was finally released from its chains.
Outside the people watched as the mobile suits eyes flashed a reddish black color as the Armegeddon was finally brought to life.
To be continued…
(AN): I hope you liked this long chapter, sorry for the length but I didn't want to have several set up chapters with no action so I decided to just make last chapter and this one into two long chapters instead of several at my normal length. The next chapter Kira finally goes into battle, it shouldn't take to long to be up. See you later.