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Chapter Eight

Glimpse

Aprilious One

Gil reached down putting his finger on a button, as he looked at Kira, "I need your help with this after all you would know what to do best, this will help assist our goals," Gil said as he pressed the button, "Come in here," Gil said as he looked back at Kira.

Kira heard what he said as Kira wasn't working for his goal, Kira waited as the doors to the side room opened.

Gil smiled as he looked at Kira reaction.

Kira looked over as his cold expression saw someone at the door that he was not expecting.

The doors opened revealing a woman that he didn't expect to see right away, she hesitated at first but then soon walked into the light more approaching the desk.

Gil smiled as he looked at Kira's reaction.

Kira at first was surprised but then looking closer he realized that it wasn't her he didn't take him much to see the difference. Kira looked as the woman looked exactly like Lacus. She defiantly dressed a lot different and her hairclip was a star but Kira knew immediately as he saw her she was not Lacus.

She stopped near the desk as she eyed Kira carefully, Kira could tell this woman was very confident about herself, but what was on his mind was what Gil was up to.

Gil watched Kira's reaction as it didn't at all change, "Well commander it has been awhile since you have seen Miss Clyne am I wrong?"

Kira looked at her as she smiled at him then Kira turned his attention back towards Gil, "She is not Lacus Clyne, this is wasting my time sir," Kira told him sternly as the girl grew a little annoyed she thought she had the part down pat, but she then realized that what Gil told her was true.

Gil looked at Kira, "As you are correct commander she is not Lacus Clyne, and this is why I have acquired your services," Gil told him.

Kira looked at her again the resemblance to Lacus would fool those that didn't know her up close but Kira could easily tell the differences, Kira however knew this must not have been discussed with Ryu or he would have told him and Kira decided this could be good for them.

Kira said nothing as Gil took that as the sign to continue, "You know Lacus Clyne the best, which is why I want you to teach her all you know about Lacus, this is all beneficial to what I have planned."

Kira looked at him, "Just what would her role be?" Kira wanted information.

Gil ignored the question, "All you need to know is that it is critical, this is not a request it is an order commander," Gil told him as he was getting a little annoyed Kira was once again not doing what he was told he was questing him.

Kira was growing very impatient and if it wasn't for Ryu's orders he would finish him off now, but he decided to let this play out and he would get word to Ryu.

"Very well then sir," Kira replied with eyes that stared straight through him.

The woman however got the same feeling from Kira as others did, his eyes looked ready to kill and he had a dangerous aura. When Gil first acquired her assistance she was taught by experts about what to do, but when Gil told her about Kira she was at first confused, she thought Lacus was engaged to Athrun Zala but it turns out she was actually with him. The woman just wanted the role badly however and if she could learn from him then so be it.

Gil slightly smiled as he looked at Kira, "Perfect, now I will let you two get acquainted as I have a nation to address, and remember commander it is apparent you tell her all you know about the real Lacus Clyne," Gil said as he stood up and Kira reluctantly saluted as Kira looked back at her woman.

She hesitantly smiled at him, "A pleasure to meet you commander…I was told a lot about you, my real name is Meer Campbell but I will soon be known as Lacus Clyne," Meer finally greeted him still very confident Kira could tell her personality was completely different.

Kira looked at her, Gil wasn't telling him anything about what her role would be but it left him questions as to how he would fool the public with the real Lacus Clyne still around, and Kira knew the only way for that to work Gil would have to get rid of the real one and this could be what he and Ryu needed to speed but their own goals.

Kira looked at her up and down again, the hair and eyes were practically a match, but her atmosphere was completely different from his memory of the real one, Kira could feel his head start to hurt again so he decided to leave all this for later and get to work, "Well, this could be easier then I first thought, I suggest we meet later, we can discuss matters then," Kira said as he had something up his sleeve.

Like Kira predicted she went for it, "That would be lovely, from what the chairman told me the real Lacus Clyne will be in the building all day, I am staying at the hotel why not join me for dinner?" Meer said as she had to admit despite his cold domineer he was very good looking.

Kira looked at her as it was time to play the charm game he knew with a little work he could get everything out of her, "I shall be there, but first I suggest we get to know each other a little better first, I have a few matters to take care of but I shall see you in a few minutes.," Kira said with a hint of confidence.

Meer blushed, "I look forward to it," Meer said as Kira showed her to the door and let her out she had to be careful as she was still not known yet, but if Gil was bringing her out now then he must be planning something.

Meer smiled as Kira escorted her to the door and as soon as she was out he went back in and heading to the way he came, Gil was already gone as he had a nation to address and Kira could only call him a fool.

Kira went out the door as he got his belt back from the guards and Kira was heading back down towards his machine, but first as Kira got back down he approached his machine and grabbed his communicator as he started contacting Ryu.

Top Floor

Right after Kira escorted Meer out of the room she found that Gil was still waiting for her, Meer was very impressed with Kira, despite his cold personality she found him quite fascinating and was eagerly looking forward to seeing him again, Meer walked in as Gil was not preparing to address the nation he was waiting for her.

"What do you think?" Gil asked.

Meer looked at him, "He seems a little cold but I believe I will learn from him, he has offered to see me later and we will be heading out in a few minutes."

Gil seemed pleased, "Very good, be cautious around him, despite him being my best I do not trust him."

"What about the real Lacus being here, we were going to the city if I am seem by her, plus all the other people what will they say," Meer was starting to get a little worried as things were going a little to fast now.

Gil looked at her, "You will be fine, but make sure your indoors at night, if I try to keep them inside it will look suspicious, as for people seeing you, think of it as your first test and learn from commander Hibiki, just remember what I told you," Gil said as he stood up and walked away now going to prepare for his address to the Plants.

Meer heard his words as she had a pretty big ego and Gil filled it nicely, she was also looking forward to being around Kira again, after all he was with the real Lacus so it was only fitting that she take that place as well.

Meer knew they were only going for a walk at first so she decided what she was wearing was fine as she headed out of the room and into the classified area, she didn't get many stares here as many here didn't really pay any attention, she made her way down to their meeting spot as she waited, Meer was eagerly awaiting the chance to finally become the real Lacus Clyne.

Secret Satellite

Shuttle Bay

After Ryu's shuttle landed at the satellite he was greeted by the base captain as well as the rest of the base, they knew if they didn't greet him commander Hibiki would not show any mercy.

Ryu got off as their were two others with him a technician that went with them and Sarah as she was returning to her post, she was still in a little shock and was looking forward to seeing Kira again after his meeting, but knowing how he was as soon as the shuttle doors opened she properly waited until Ryu was finished as she returned to her post.

Ryu was greeted by the captain as he saluted, "Welcome back commander."

Ryu stared at him, "How is the matter we discussed?"

"Our mole is still at his post sir, sweating bullets," the captain replied.

Ryu only smiled, "Keep him like that until commander Hibiki returns, we have completed most of our first objective however a few of the chairman's men I wanted dead survived as well as the Orb personal."

"What shall we do sir?" The captain asked.

Ryu looked at him, "Have our agents in the capitol on alert, find out when they will leave again, and I will make my decision," Ryu said as the captain saluted.

"As you wish sir," the captain replied as they started walking.

"How is my warship?" Ryu asked.

"The specs commander Hibiki did are perfect I believe the monster is ready to play," the captain replied.

Ryu looked at him, "Very soon, as for now we will begin the second phase right away, I want all the crew for the doomsday brought here immediately."

The captain agreed, "Anything else sir?"

"One last thing I told our worthless chairman I would oversee the operation he ordered, put the forces on a full search of our territory just don't disobey any of his rules, I believe the council is favoring commander Hibiki and I don't want that questioned," Ryu replied sternly.

"Yes sir," the captain replied as they started working again on what Gil wanted but as they did they were approached by someone from the command center.

"Commander, we are getting an image from Commander Hibiki," the officer said.

Command Center

Ryu smiled as he went with him, they arrived in the command center where Ryu sat down and ordered everyone out, and he wanted to take this call alone.

As soon as everyone was out of the room Ryu activated the screen and he saw Kira's image from what looked like the Armageddon.

"I take it you are finished, what did the fool want?" Ryu asked.

Kira stared at him, "He started lecturing me on he is in charge and I am to do as he says, the man is a complete idiot."

"I believe we will be able to move up our date, a few things didn't go right during the attack but we will proceed on time," Ryu told him as Kira went on.

"That is why I am calling sir, the chairman had one more task to give me, one that was supposed to remain confidential," Kira told him.

Ryu grew interested it appears Gil didn't run something by him, "Proceed," Ryu told him.

"This will seem strange sir, but are you are of a woman named Meer Campbell?" Kira asked.

Ryu went to thought, "I haven't heard of the name."

Kira nodded his head, "As I thought, it appears the chairman attends to make her the next Lacus Clyne."

Ryu grew a little confused, "What are you saying?"

"She was obviously given precise surgery she looks identical to the real Lacus Clyne, and he has ordered me to teach her how to be Lacus," Kira replied.

Ryu was silent for a second before a small laugh was heard, "Well I believe this will easily work in our favor."

Kira slightly smiled, "I was thinking the same thing sir."

"It appears he attends to use Clyne's influence on the people for his useless Destiny Plan, but in order for that to work he will have to eliminate the real one," Ryu said as he looked to Kira's expression when he said that and to his liking nothing changed.

"That is what I was thinking sir, he wouldn't go into details no matter how hard I pushed, however I believe with a little work I can get them out of her later, he has ordered me to spend as much time with her as possible until she is ready," Kira told him.

Ryu looked at him, "That will not work, however I want you to do whatever you can to get her to talk, I will contact a few of our agents and they will ready you some equipment, I need proof and a confession from her."

Kira looked at him, "If that is your desire sir, I will only need till tonight."

Ryu smiled, "With this new information we can begin when the Orb representatives or should I say your sister leave."

Kira looked straight at him, "I have no sister sir, she is only one that will stand in our way along with the rest and they will face our judgment," Kira said sternly making Ryu smile again.

"I know you will Kira, now after you have what you need Miss Campbell or whatever her name is will no longer be necessary, I take it you know what to do?" Ryu told him.

"Yes sir, I am meeting her in a few minutes then she is apparently staying at the hotel here, I will meet her their later tonight," Kira told him.

"That is interesting, it must mean he plans to bring her out sooner, so he must have something planed very soon, but no matter he won't have the chance as for now in two days time he will be no more," Ryu told him with the proof they could get would be more then enough to justify what they were going to do, as well as a few things they were going to pin on him.

That made Kira feel better, "I will find what Gil has planned with this fake and what he has planned for the real Clyne."

"After it is done return here we have much to plan now that our date has moved up, I will contact our agents now and they will get you the equipment you requested, after it is done get out of there and I will handle the aftermath," Ryu told him as Kira nodded his head.

"As you wish sir," Kira said as they signed off.

Ryu placed the communicator down with a small smile and laugh, Gil just signed his own demise a lot sooner then they thought, but now they would finally truly be able to start and finish the second phase in two days time, then the fun truly begins.

Ryu finished his thoughts as he picked up the phone again and called an agent they had on Aprilious One where he would give Kira the equipment he needed, after the call was finished Ryu now hastily ordered the satellite crew to speed up their work, but first he looked to the monitor to the traitor they had, Ryu could feel his fear as he looked at him, this man was without a doubt very worried and fearful, but now he would let him feel that longer as Kira had something more important to do now.

Doomsdays Hanger

The traitor was still sitting at his desk as he didn't know what to do now, all his systems were blocked out and all cameras were seeming to point at him, he was sweating bullets as he was trying to figure out what to do, he didn't want to get up and leave as security soldiers were doubled at each post, he sat their in what Ryu loved seeing people the most and that was fearful.

Aprilious One

Outside the Headquarters

Right after Kira finished his report to Ryu he started heading back up, once again he had to play nice but this would assure them a much quicker pace so he wasn't complaining, the one thing that was bothering him was this Meer person, seeing her only made him think again of the past he hated so much and the past he wished to destroy, Kira had no choice but to take a few more pills or the consequences would be drastic. Kira let them soak in for a second as he started making his way back to the surface while all other soldiers saluted him, but as he reached the top he noticed a figure wearing a suit with sunglasses at the top waiting for him, Kira didn't know the person but Kira could tell Ryu worked really fast.

The figure saw Kira approach as he was at the corner end of the wall, Kira walked right past him but as he did he leaned against the other corner of the wall leading to the outside.

They made sure not to look towards the others direction as they acted casual.

The man in the suit reached into his coat as he had something inside his hand and placed his hand to his side right by the edge, "Just a little car package commander, you will receive the rest at the hotel this evening," the man said as Kira reached his hand to the side and quickly reached over taking the item in his hand as he started walking away as the other man remained their for a little while, it was quick and fast with only the agent talking.

After a few more minutes he himself left to prepare for his other dropping later at the hotel.

As Kira walked away with the object inside his hand he opened his hand and saw a small earpiece, and Kira knew it was a two way radio along with a small patch that went on his uniform one that Kira knew was a small camera that could take pictures if touched, Kira knew this would get them the proof when he made that Meer girl spill her guts, Kira could force the information out of her, but decided to try it a different way first.

Kira put the earpiece in his ear as he placed the extra ranking striped patch along with the others on his uniform, this way she wouldn't know anything.

Kira then made his way over to where they were going to meet.

With Kira and Meer

Meer was waiting nervously as she finally saw him approach she ended up meeting him half way, "I am glad you agreed to this again commander thank you," Meer said with a small blush.

Kira caught her blush and knew this just might be easier then he thought, "It is my pleasure Miss Campbell, or should I call you Miss Clyne?" Kira said but for some reason he didn't like calling her that, in fact he didn't like hearing that name at all.

Meer blushed again, "While were in public it will be Miss Clyne, now shall we go?"

Kira looked at her, "I prefer to walk," Kira said the whole time not dropping his dangerous voice one that made Meer want to be cautious.

"I suppose, the city is nice this time," Meer said reaching out and clamping on to his sleeve, which Kira didn't like he didn't like being touched if he wasn't the one that started it, but he had to obey.

They started heading for the city and this was the first time Kira was here, it looked like a normal city ever since they expanded the capitol, people seemed happy but their was deep sadness in the air one that Kira knew the reason, and he saw that everything was turning out well, on their way walking to the city they kept it small and casual, but that was part of Kira's plan, however Kira let Meer do most of the talking he wanted to test just how sharp her wit was.

"How did you become involved with Lacus? I always thought she was supposed to be with Athrun Zala," Meer asked as that was another name that Kira didn't like hearing.

"Athrun Zala was a fool that allowed himself to be manipulated and he even turned a gun to her," Kira replied.

"Did…did you love her?" Meer asked getting way to personal, and Kira knew it.

Kira looked straight at her in dead serious eyes, "A man like me is not capable of love Miss Campbell, that chapter died a long time ago," Kira replied sternly making her shake a little, but she was a little disappointed in the answer.

The truth was he did love Lacus, but he couldn't remember those feeling any more nor did he want to, he gave up everything for what he had to do.

"I didn't mean to upset you," Meer replied as Kira knew he had to correct that mistake.

"It is not your fault, I have been working to hard lately," Kira said hoping to make her forget about that comment.

Meer smiled, as she clings on to him again, "I shall forgive you, only if you promise to owe me something in return."

Kira looked at her, "What would that be?" Kira asked.

Meer looked at him, "I will tell you later, now enough about that, tell me what I should be doing, we will be in the city shortly and this will be the first time I wasn't always surrounded when I left or hidden inside my room."

Kira looked at her as that information was interesting it confirmed what he and Ryu thought.

Kira told her a few things as she listened, and Kira decided he wouldn't try getting anything until the evening when they would meet for dinner, he decided that the best way to get her to open up would be what he was doing laying low and letting her talk which she was doing well, Meer was very interested in Kira, and she didn't remember what Gil told her at all about being cautious.

Kira however did ask one thing, "I was wondering just how you were made to look like that? I highly doubt that would be such a coincidence?" Kira said.

Meer looked at him she could understand his curiosity and since he told her some about what Lacus does she opened up, "Your right I didn't always look like this, I was a big fan of Lacus Clyne and my voice could always sing just like her, I was actually approached by the chairman when I was trying to record a deal, that was when he offered me the chance to become Lacus Clyne…I envied her and everybody loved her, that is what I wanted for myself so I agreed."

Kira listened in as he knew Ryu had people listening in as well as he touched his strip a few times taking a few snapshots of her.

Meer went on, "The surgery was a complete success and people have been working with me since, but then the chairman told me about you and how you could make me act just like her, I was eager to meet you and I'm glad I did," Meer said with another blush.

Kira played along, "I am surly glad you feel that way," Kira replied still never dropping his tone.

City

Meer smiled as they went on casual again, and as they approached the city that was when a few people did start noticing Meer, they knew Lacus was at the Plants for a meeting but most were waiting for the chairman to come on the main screens. Meer was a little nervous but she did smile at a few people that did notice her.

Kira walked around wondering just what Gil was up to, making Meer walk around now was taking a huge risk for himself, even if Lacus was in the headquarters this was still a risk and he hoped to get that out of her.

Meer looked back at Kira, "Am I doing alright?" She asked hopeful.

Kira looked at her, that face was really driving him crazy every time her phony blue eyes looked at him, "I believe you will be fine," Kira said holding himself together so far.

Meer smiled as she leaned into him again as they stopped as Gil was about to address the Plants. Kira knew so far everything was going good, but he would have to get her to talk at the dinner and if he was still without anything he would have to do things another way he knew would work on her.

Kira and Meer stopped as they looked at the chairman come on the screen Kira hated having to look at him but because of this his days were winding down.

Everyone was silenced as Gil spoke, he talked about the attack as Kira studied the reactions of all the people as they were worried and what he and Ryu loved they were fearful. Gil spoke about nonsense like how his precious Minerva saved the day, but what was most interesting was the Armageddon was shown handling all the suits in the colony, and Kira could only smile, this was making him and Ryu look good.

Meer turned to Kira, "That was you wasn't it?" Meer asked a little silent.

Kira didn't say anything he just nodded as he could sense her excitement, but he was really looking forward to seeing what the fool was going to say next.

Gil went on and on about what they were going to do, he talked about this being under investigation and how it was likely a radical group attacking, but Kira looked around and the people weren't buying that, the first war was still fresh in a lot of peoples minds and this incident brought them back to that, just as Ryu knew it would.

They listened as he went on and on and on, the final thing Gil did was make it sound like he created the perfect machines that saved the day as the Armageddon was shown again, smaller kids looked at the suit in envy like a hero, as older adults were glad to have such a protector, Kira however didn't care, he was neither of those anymore.

The speech ended as Kira didn't really listen to the rest but as Kira knew it would happen people weren't back to normal, some were feeling a little better as images of Zaft moving around all over outside was making it look like something was being down, but to others they were still fearful.

After it ended Kira started walking again, as Meer was right with him, "What is your opinion commander?"

Kira heard that and it sounded like she was questioning him, "I do as I am ordered that is all," Kira replied knowing she would have to accept that answer and she did.

They went on again as they walked around for much of the day, Kira kept it causal the rest of the time as he was testing her reactions and body language he was pretty much able to read her movements so that would work well later.

Meer was doing most of the talking as they reached the hotel, Kira could see a very large fountain in the front that shot water up into the air in a small cycle the fountain was at least one hundred feet across another wasted tourist attraction Gil had built that Kira found useless.

They walked around as they reached the front of the hotel, they were talking for a few hours as Kira kept it casual and told her what he knew Lacus would do, but as they reached the entrance Meer turned to face him, "Today has been lovely commander."

Kira looked at her, "The day is still young; I hope you will still join me for dinner."

Meer smiled and blushed again, "Since we have been at it all day, I believe a little…break would be best for us so I will never turn down that request from you."

Kira couldn't believe how pathetic she sounded, but this was something new so he would go along, "This hotel has a restaurant at the bottom, I believe we should meet up again in an hour."

Meer smiled as she reached up kissing him on the cheek, "It's a date then," She said as she rushed inside only to have a camera flash behind them, it was one of those crazy paparazzi people that thought she was the real Lacus.

Kira however ignored it as he had other matters to prepare for. Meer went inside likely up to her room but Kira waited outside he was in his uniform and that was good enough to wear in a five star place like this however he stayed here as now he had to wait for the agent to return with what he needed.

Under Aprilious One

As people were way to busy with the search and making sure things were running properly Andrew Waltfeld decided now was the best time to look into the information he got on that computer, Andrew also had a few Zaft contacts on this Plant as since he had nothing to do except wait for Lacus and Cagalli, as well as the word that it would be safe to travel back to earth he decided now was the time.

He was waiting in the Orb ship when he got a visitor.

Andrew greeted him, "It's been a long time Dacosta."

Dacosta saluted, "That it has commander, like you have ordered I rejoined Zaft and I am glad you put me on this assignment."

Andrew looked at him, "So are they real?"

Dacosta nodded his head, "Correct sir, come I will show you."

Andrew smiled as they started making their way out, but first Andrew switched out of his Orb uniform and into a Zaft one Dacosta had for him. After it was on Dacosta handed him a card, "Make sure you are wearing this sir."

Andrew took the card and placed it on his coat as they walked out.

Dacosta had a jeep waiting for them as they were heading into a highly classified area.

Andrew watched at all the security but it was lightened because of what was going on.

Dacosta looked at him, "How is everything sir?"

Andrew smiled, "Before today I would say fine, but something worries me…what do you know about this new vice chairman?"

Dacosta looked at him, "He is very quiet and only really deals with the chairman as well as he disappears a lot to, anything I should be concerned about commander?"

Andrew smiled, "He just reminds me of Le Creuset but worse sometimes."

Dacosta nodded his head as they kept going down on lifts and large elevators only to get to where they were seeking.

Their were two large metal doors that were guarded by a guard station, Dacosta slowed down as he showed the card and nudged Andrew as Andrew showed his card.

The soldier looked them over, "Go ahead," he said as it checked out and they opened the doors.

Dacosta drove in as he stopped the jeep and they got out heading to what looked like the same thing they just went through but a lot it was smaller and human size.

They showed their passes again as it said they were let in and as soon as the doors were opened they walked in and as soon as they were on Dacosta pressed a button as they started heading down, they were on an open lift.

They kept going down as Andrew looked at him, "I can see they are really secured."

Dacosta smiled, "They are but we are already here," Dacosta said as it was dark but there was an opening at the bottom and now they were lowered into a lighted hanger as Andrew's eyes were surprised.

Mobile Suit Hanger

As they reached the lighted room below Andrew saw that what he saw in the data was true, he looked around and saw six new mobile suits that were lying dormant.

Andrew looked at the machines he could see, all he could see were four of them clearly as the other two seemed to be stationed farther back and weren't in that good of a sight. The lift stopped at the bottom as there was absolutely no security.

"Impressive don't you agree commander?" Dacosta asked.

Andrew looked at him, "Who built them?" Andrew said as they approached the first one.

"These were ordered into design by the chairman, apparently before he took office he was having them constructed and he approved the construction of six machines," Dacosta said.

Andrew grew a little confused, "Just six?"

"Correct sir," Dacosta replied.

"What about the one that destroyed the attacking earth forces machines, that one is clearly not one of these," Andrew said looking around.

"I was wondering the same things sir, I saw from the images that were being displayed, that black gold and silver machine is defiantly not part of these six," Dacosta told him.

Andrew took that into thought, many things were still in need of investigation, Andrew could tell something was not going right in Zaft, building these six machines in secret was one thing as it seemed that Gil focused on his new warship other then these new machines and that was strange, now a new machine that looked far superior then the six he was looking at right now, and then this strange vice chairman, Andrew didn't like how things were seeming in Zaft and he was getting a very bad feeling.

Dacosta took him on a tour of the machines, the first four were pretty impressive, but it was the other two that Andrew was the most impressive with.

"These look like," Andrew said as Dacosta finished for him.

"Correct commander they were designed based on those models," Dacosta said as he looked at Andrew's face, "I do not like that look in your eyes sir."

Andrew smiled, "Let's just say I like to be prepared."

Dacosta smiled, "We don't have much time sir we should go," Dacosta said as they headed back towards the lift, Andrew confirmed his information and believed his new theory was proven as well, he didn't like the position Lacus and the others were in and he wanted them out of here as soon as possible, he didn't like the feeling he was getting, Gil actions and what he found made him very cautious.

They made their way back up towards the lift as Andrew remembered the directions on how they got here, and he looked at Dacosta, "I have a request to make."

Dacosta shut his eyes as he was afraid of this, "I already know what you want commander and I will see to it," Dacosta said as Andrew smiled as they went out the way they came and he returned to the ship. Andrew knew what he was doing wasn't smart but he had matters into play just in case it was needed; things were to strange around here so it was better for him to be prepared.

Aprilious One

Hotel

Kira waited like he knew he had to and as he was waiting he once again saw his agent, but this time he was carrying a brief case, Kira made no attention to himself or anything else but he kept his eyes on the brief case.

The man in the suit walked towards the hotel as he approached a bench that was near the fountain, their were several military personal around as well as other civilians that lived here, this was one of the busiest times but as he made his way over their Kira removed himself from the wall he was leaning on and started walking towards the bench.

The agent saw Kira make his move as they both blended into the crowds that were walking towards each other, they made no eye contact but as they kept walking the agent had the briefcase in his hand left hand and as Kira passed him he used his right hand to take the case as they kept walking. It was in a large crowd and no one even noticed.

The agent soon disappeared as Kira went back towards the hotel, as he was at the front of the hotel he quickly opened the case and peaked in seeing just what he had asked for, Kira shut the case and realized it was almost time so he went into the hotel, he knew Meer would question why he had a case but he knew to come up with something.

Kira entered the lobby of the hotel as many military personal were starting to recognize him and saluted him, his uniform stood out in all the others and the strips made people that weren't aware of him yet that he was pretty high up in the chain of command. Kira didn't acknowledge them back as he made his way towards the restaurant part of the hotel, once he went inside he didn't wait to be seated or anything he just walked right in heading for a table, the managers saw this and tried to catch up with him.

"Excuse me sir, but…" they said as Kira quickly turned around.

The staff member met his gaze and froze, "We…we hope you enjoy your visit sir," the staff member said as he gazed in the murderous eyes of Kira, they had that affect to make people back off in fear and that was what happened.

Kira sat down at a fancy table as he placed his briefcase next to him, this wasn't necessary until later, and Kira knew he could get to the later part, this girl was very easy to manipulate.

Kira sat down and waited as a few minutes later Meer finally made her way down to the restaurant, and like outside people thought she was Lacus, Meer walking in wearing one of her revealing dresses that she made sure to show a lot of herself off.

Kira heard the commotion and looked over seeing Meer, and he knew if she wanted to be Lacus dressing like that would never work, but he didn't care, he had only one thing to do and he wasn't holding back his questions here.

"An honor to have you Miss Clyne, you don't seem to have a reservation though," the manager said.

Meer smiled at him, "I am meeting someone," Meer said as she looked around and spotted him looking the same as always, "That is him," Meer said as she pointed and the other staff members looked and froze, she was meeting him.

"I…I see please come this way," they said as they got halfway to the table and didn't want to go any further, Meer didn't care as she got a few stares but as she approached Kira did what he knew would please her and stood up graciously.

Meer smiled as he helped her to her chair then returned to his, as he sat down he couldn't help but notice her, but seeing her face still wasn't making him feel better.

Minerva

After Kira left and the Minerva found its docking space, Talia gave the orders to Kira's new team as they got off the ship and had to board a special shuttle.

"Now where is he taking us?" Shinn asked annoyed.

The other two didn't answer them as they were shocked to learn what almost happened to Luna's sister and what happened on the bridge, Meyrin was still a little shaky at what happened and she was glad Kira was now gone, Vino's hand was completely busted as Kira practically put the entire crew in shock.

Their ride was quiet as they boarded the shuttle that took them to the secret satellite.

Talia on the other hand got back and listened to Gil's speech but he didn't contact her yet, she was hoping he would do something about that loose cannon commander, but for now her orders were to remain here.

Docking Bases

The Orb ships were allowed to dock as well as they were still in loss over the destruction of one of their vessels, they were now on standby until Cagalli left to return to Orb.

Aprilious One Hotel Restaurant

Their dinner started out normal as Kira did compliment her and all that stuff he pulled while he was at that ball for the council, but Kira knew he had to get to work.

Meer smiled as they ordered she was growing quite fond of Kira, his dark mysterious personality was doing it for her, Meer looked down and noticed his briefcase, "What is that for?" she asked.

Kira knew she was nosey, "Just business for later, nothing to worry yourself about, I will handle it later."

Meer smiled again and was about to say something when Kira spoke first, "Something that concerns me though is what your role will be with the chairman?" Kira asked.

Meer looked at him, "He wants me to do concerts and help him with the public when he begins his project."

Kira knew she was holding back, "What will he do about the real Lacus Clyne?" Kira said wanted to see her reaction.

Meer didn't answer at first, "He said he would handle her, I actually have everything he wanted to do on a disk along with my journal, it is unfortunate because she was my idol but I agreed to do this so it comes with the territory," Meer said as their food arrived.

Kira knew she more or less said Gil was going to get rid of Lacus but he needed more then that and now she said she had things in her room so as Kira planned from the beginning he knew how to work the situation.

"Whatever he plans I am sure you will fill the role nicely if not better," Kira said changing the subject as he couldn't keep up the questions.

Meer blushed again, "Thank you again commander, or should I call you your real name Kira Yamato?"

Meer immediately regretted saying that as Kira's eyes went from cold to demonic, "Kira Yamato is dead, he no longer exists," Kira said strongly as that name was his past.

Meer put her head down a little, "I'm sorry I didn't mean to."

Kira knew he had to do damage control again as he reached over and put his hand on hers, "I didn't mean to blow up," Kira said in a lie he wanted to kill her for saying that but he held on to himself.

Meer looked up and smiled again, as they started eating and as they did Kira reached into his pocket pulling out a few pills crumbling them up and placing them in his drink, as he downed his drink, he didn't want her to see him have to pop a pill so he did it this way when she was being cautious.

Kira however started on her again, "Let me ask you, what is the first thing the chairman asked you to do as Lacus?"

Meer looked at him, "He asked me to join him in a speech he would make, and he said he had my lines all written out."

Kira looked at her, "As Lacus make sure you smile and look at the camera, don't use too much emotion and make sure you use your name when that happens," Kira said getting information and giving her advice to counter any suspicion she may have had.

Meer smiled and blushed again as she thanked him, they continued their dinner like they planned, Kira now knew that Meer had the plans in her room something Gil would most likely need her to see for establishing a time line or he would never of let her in on what he was planning.

Kira knew he didn't need her to say anything else, he had enough and he hit his strips a few times taking a few more pictures but now all he needed was those plans in her room and this would wrap it up, plus he could use his briefcase like Ryu ordered.

They finished up their casual talk as dinner ended and it was now getting a little late, Kira stood up as Meer didn't want this night to end yet she was having a great time with him, despite not saying much and his cold personality she really liked being around him.

Kira helped her up, "I shall escort you to your room," Kira told her reaching out his hand.

Meer took it as she blushed, "Thank you Kira," She said as they started walking out.

They talked on the way their and Kira's head was killing him again, seeing her and hearing her was reminding him to much of the past.

Meer seemed to catch on as he seemed to get a headache, "Are you alright?"

Kira looked at her, "I will live, it happens every now and then."

Meer clutched his arm again as Kira decided to make her smile and laugh a little and they were now in the elevator heading up to her room.

"I hope my information will help you out," Kira told her.

Meer smiled, "It did, more then you think, I believe I will be able to pull this off," Meer said as Kira had a strong grip on his brief case.

The elevator stopped as they were in a sweet at one of the top floors, they got out as Meer stopped at her room, "It has certainly been a pleasure commander…I hope we can do it again…but first I believe you owe me something," Meer said with a blush.

Kira remembered about what she said earlier, he could read her actions and knew this was the best chance he got, "I wouldn't pass that up for anything," Kira said strongly as he leaned in and kissed her very passionately.

Meer expected a small kiss but this was overwhelming her, but she enjoyed it, Meer brought her arms around his neck as she returned it and Kira knew she was in his trap.

After a little while they finally parted from it, as Meer was out of breath, "That was…" Meer said as Kira leaned into her again.

"The night is still very young," Kira told her as he kissed her again, Meer returned it as she reached for the door opening it as they went inside and Kira kicked the door shut.

Meer's room

Not breaking their kiss Kira put his briefcase down by the door as he knew she was this simple, he opened his eyes every now and then seeing the face of Lacus, it was killing his head but he didn't stop, Meer didn't want him to as they made their way towards the back room.

Aprilious One Headquarters

The entire day Cagalli and the others were going over the investigation, they were watching the Zaft ships search and find nothing, Cagalli knew for safety reasons they couldn't head back for at least a few days but she really wanted to find out who did that to her ship.

She was in contact with her other ships as they found were now safely out of danger.

Athrun was doing his best to help her as all were very concerned about the future.

Lacus however still couldn't believe this was going on and as they listened to the chairman's speech Gil was still preaching about it may be a radical group but the reactions from the Plants were that it was the Earth Forces. Lacus however knew that things were only just beginning. She was desperate to get back to Orb as she had something's important to do, and she hated being away this long but they were stuck here.

Like Gil said he joined them after his speech and was here the entire time, he once again ignored Lacus as they worked almost until the night.

When the night came they decided to call it a day and pick it up tomorrow, Gil excused himself first as he had matters to take care of.

Cagalli Athrun and Lacus were left Athrun got word that Andrew wanted to see him but he said to wait for tomorrow.

"I think I will turn in for today," Cagalli said as Athrun joined her.

Lacus looked at them, "I think I will take a walk around the city first, I need to clear my head," Lacus said as she had many things on her mind.

Cagalli understood the reasons and knew if she was Lacus she would be acting the same way, the situation was not a good one but a good one at the same time, Athrun nodded to her as Lacus finally left the room.

"I think she will calm down when she resigns, and then she can focus on the important things," Cagalli said as Athrun wrapped his arms around her and kissed the side of her head.

"I hope so, with this I hope wherever Kira is it will make him return," Athrun said kind of hoping.

Cagalli smiled, "He better return, Lacus can't take much more as well as the others, and I swear when I see him again," Cagalli said as Athrun chuckled a little, he knew what she meant, but seriously this might be the kind of situation that would bring Kira back out, little did they know he caused it.

Outside in the city

Gil only restricted Cagalli and the others to stay out of the classified area in the headquarters but they could walk around the city, Cagalli and Athrun turned in but Lacus wanted to clear her head.

She walked out and towards the city, it wasn't as lively tonight but she made sure to stay in the open, their were several families just sitting down and a few walking since it just went dark, and Lacus couldn't help but envy them, she brought her thoughts back to Kira as her heart always ached when she thought of him especially since he disappeared at the worst time for her.

Lacus didn't know how long she was in her thoughts, but as she was walking she pulled out her picture and looked at that, it was the only image that could give her peace at the moment, it was an image of her with two others.

Lacus walked around as she found herself in front of a large fountain near the hotel, she looked up as the place was beautiful, it was fairly large as their were small crowds, Lacus watched the water and after a little while she got a strange feeling that made her look down, and as soon as she looked down and through the water to the other side her heart could believe what she saw.

Hotel Meer's Room

Kira looked up at the ceiling as Meer was resting on his chest, their little activity Kira knew would loosen her up and he used it as a chance to stop his flashbacks from entering his mind again, but Kira knew she wasn't no where near as satisfying as Sarah was or Lacus.

Meer however believed this was a great thing as she rested herself on his chest.

Kira knew of course he had to get back to work, "As soon as you become Lacus I hope we can do this more often," Kira told her as he stroked her hair.

Meer smiled at him, "It won't be that much longer," Meer replied.

Kira leaned down and kissed her again, "I don't think I can wait where is that disk you told me about, I want to know when he will finish this so he don't have to sneak around," Kira said as she bought it hook line and sinker his idea worked.

Meer smiled as she got out from his grasp and reached over to a table opening one of the drawers pulling out her bag; it was in a safe like drawer. Meer got it open as she opened it revealing a laptop and a few disks, one of which Kira knew had to be her journal from the days she was made to look like Lacus and the other was what he really wanted.

Meer looked back at him as she covered herself up a little, "Let us find out, I cant wait for that either," Meer said as Kira sat up as she handed him the laptop and Kira popped in the disk, once he went to work Meer could see that he seemed obsessed, Kira got the files open as it showed everything.

Kira saw that Gil planned to have Lacus assassinated at her home in Orb, Kira didn't recognize the house meaning Lacus must have bought it after he left, it had everything details and even a date, and all Kira could do was smile as he looked back at Meer.

"Perfect, the other one is your journal?" Kira asked laying back down.

Meer smiled as she placed the disk and laptop back to the floor as she leaned into him kissing him, "Correct but let's just focus on us now," Meer said kissing him again.

Kira knew he had everything he wanted to he no longer had any use for her so he returned her kiss for the moment.

Secret Satellite

Kira deactivated the earpiece he wore when they entered the room as the people Ryu assigned told him that Kira had gotten a good confession from Meer, and Ryu was pleased he trusted Kira would finish off the rest as he continued to work and shuttles were arriving as the doomsdays crew was finally there.

Hotel Meer's room

Kira waited until Meer fell asleep and it didn't take her long as he got up and back into his uniform, he knew she would fall for what he did and now he had everything, Kira was very tired of looking at her and was glad it was over, Kira went over and picked up the laptop and the disks as she placed them on the floor and walked over retrieving his briefcase.

Meer was still sleeping as Kira opened his case, Kira smiled as he began removing all the parts in his briefcase, it took only a few minutes to set everything up, and the final piece Kira made sure to place by her door as he activated the red beam.

Kira smiled and grabbed the bag with the laptop and his briefcase but that was when Meer woke up.

"Where are you going?" Meer asked as she came into the front room.

Kira knew he didn't have to play nice anymore, "I am leaving, I have things to take care of," Kira said reaching for the stuff again.

Meer wasn't happy about his tone it was like he changed, "You'll be back in a few hours right?"

Kira looked at her, "I have all I need from you Meer."

Meer grew angry, "You…you used me?" she said not knowing that he took anything but the fact about what they did.

Kira turned to face her with his demonic eyes which she regretted doing, "I can see I wasted my time though, you weren't that great," Kira said as he picked up the stuff.

Meer angrily approached him as Kira turned around and knocked her right in the stomach very hard taking the wind out of her, he needed her down or this could be trouble.

Meer feel to the ground trying to breath as Kira looked at her, "You may have the face, but you will never be Lacus," Kira said picking up everything knowing that would make her angry as he opened the door and stepped a little high as he walked through the door.

Meer was still struggling to breathe as Kira struck her hard enough to make sure she would be down for a little while.

Outside the hotel

Kira made it out as he knew things would get very interesting in a few minutes, he had to disks as he didn't take the laptop and he had his briefcase in one hand.

Kira walked out stopping at the fountain as his head was killing him, the fountain was on a sequence of spraying water and it was spraying upward when he was about to stop but as he did it stopped spraying. Kira reached down pulling out his pills as he didn't notice the figure on the other side out the fountain.

Lacus was looking at the fountain as the water was spraying but as she was looking upward her heart told her to look ahead and as she looked down the water stopped as she looked straight ahead, it was about a hundred feet away but her eyes locked on a figure in a Zaft coat she saw the vice chairman wear. His face was to the side but as she looked up she saw the scar that led from his neck up to his check then her eyes locked on his face, as Lacus' eyes went big, and her heart was beating.

Meer's room

Meer finally caught her breath as she stood up, she wasn't finished yet she never felt so used, she walked to her window and looked down a few stories as she saw the fountain below and the lone uniform only Kira would wear, her anger was high as she quickly headed for the door, she was angry beyond belief, and Kira counted on this.

Meer was so angry she didn't notice the small devices placed on her door, and in a few corners of the room, Meer didn't even see the laser beam at the bottom, but she was angry and as she opened her door she was about to walk out as he leg was caught in the laser beam as she heard a large buzzing noise she looked up and saw something that made her eyes go big as something happened.

Fountain

Their were still people around the fountain but Lacus didn't notice them, she slowly looked up at the figure she was seeing as her eyes locked on his face, his head was still to the side, but her breathing was a little heavy she didn't know if she was dreaming but she knew that had to be him, Lacus stumbled a little as she was about to call out but as she tried all that was heard was a loud explosion.

People screamed a little as Lacus quickly turned her head on instinct as glass was fallen from the hotel.

Kira was popping his pill as he got the same feeling Lacus did but before he looked Kira heard the explosion he set as he slightly smiled, the briefcase he carried had powerful explosives and Kira set them up perfectly, Kira heard the screams from the people as they rushed to look up and as they did the fountain sprayed water again as Kira turned and walked away.

Lacus couldn't believe what she saw but people were now rushing around behind her as she remembered the figure and she quickly turned her head back only to see the fountain spraying water again, that didn't stop her as she ran towards the other side, she looked around like mad but couldn't find the figure that was their, she kept looking as her heart told her that was him, but her mind thought it was just an illusion or something.

Lacus looked and looked but couldn't find that figure anywhere, "He had to be real, he had to," Lacus told herself as she knew she wanted to see Kira badly and since she was thinking of him so hard that her mind played tricks on her, but her heart wasn't buying it.

Kira left immediately forgetting about that feeling but knowing he got everything he needed and he made his way down to the hanger to get the Armageddon it was time to return as now they would be able to speed up their operation. Kira knew Meer was gone as that room was completely destroyed but he followed his orders and now the fun begins, Kira got in the Armageddon as he launched into space heading back to the satellite.

To be continued…

(AN): I hope you liked this chapter, the next one will contain Kira's unit getting their machines, as well as Ryu gives new orders to Kira and the target is what he has been waiting for, as well as a few others, It will likely be a long one so it should be up in a few days. See you later.