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Chapter Thirty Five

Clash Part Two

Atlantic Ocean-Sky

Destiny and Buster

Shinn was heading for the Eternal but the Buster was in his way with his back turned towards him.

Shinn removed the beam sword and accelerated straight for him.

Dearka was trying to get the Impulse back into his targeting sensors when he own quickly went off.

Dearka quickly turned around the machine.

Shinn had the sword in a slashing position, "You're in the way," Shinn yelled.

By the time Dearka got around it was too late, Shinn slashed the machine straight through the core, the large beam rifle was slashed in half as it continued and went straight through the cockpit.

The last thing Dearka saw was the beam of the sword, before there was nothing left. The machine was cut in two before it completely blew up.

Yzak, Athrun and others

Yzak saw the entire thing, "Dearka!" Yzak shouted as he saw his long time friend blow up.

Shiho was shocked as well.

Athrun froze as he didn't make it in time, "Dearka…" Athrun watched as the pieces fell into the ocean waters below.

On the Eternal Lacus and the rest watched as they were too late. Lacus was just about to make the communication and now once again another pointless death in battle.

On the Archangel all heard it especially Miriallia, sure they hadn't been on the best of terms, but she still didn't want him dead.

After Shinn sliced through he continued his assault towards the Eternal. With Athrun looking straight at him, this guy looked out of control.

Powering up the Justice he headed straight for him, he wouldn't allow him to take the ship as well.

Minerva

Yzak and Shiho

His damaged suit had his sights on Shinn as well; however Shiho maneuvered over to him and slammed her own saber into his as she tuned to his frequency.

"Commander," Shiho said.

"Let me go," Yzak said sternly.

"Commander you know as well as I do what will happen if I do, you cannot win in a damaged machine against him…he is almost as worse as the Armageddon," Shiho told him seriously.

Yzak saw the damaged pieces, he was tired of this, he was now losing everything, Yzak quickly countered her sword as she met in what looked like an engagement.

"…What have you learned?" Yzak said making a silent vow; he wouldn't let his death be in vain.

"I have studied Commander Hibiki…as closely as possible," Shiho said as she explained what she learned, his actions, his attitude and what she gathered.

"He gets strange headaches and I actually acquired something that is like nothing I had ever seen before," Shiho added.

"Did you get a sample?" Yzak asked as they countered another.

"Yes sir…I have it…" Shiho said as both turned around only to see Heine approaching, he was coming to assist.

"We have no time…Is that all you heard?" Yzak asked.

Shiho knew she had to quickly switch back frequencies, "The last thing sir…when he left the desert he was heading the Kaoshung," Shiho added as she switched back frequencies.

"Do you copy?" Heine asked.

"Yes sir, I was having radio trouble," Shiho replied as Yzak slammed the saber into hers and she pushed herself back to give him room to escape and Yzak then flew back up, now it was getting personal.

He got the information as he was looking for that machine, he soon saw it but saw Athrun handling it, Yzak then looked down below at the debris trying to see if by small chance his friend survived but it was a direct hit, Dearka was gone.

Eternal

The ship saw that suit incoming towards them.

"Sir, one o'clock," Dacosta said.

"Fire at will, push him back," Andrew said as the aimed and fired the missile pods at him.

Shinn saw the attack coming as he quickly used his skills to dodge the attacks. Spinning away from the last missile he once again aimed the anti ship sword.

He flew straight towards the Eternal and saw the main cannon about to fire at him.

Shinn accelerated to machine to maximum as he reached the front, with one swipe he took the cannon out.

Inside the ship shook as it made a water landing.

Lacus almost fell down as the machine was still on the haul.

Shinn saw the bridge and was going to make a final swipe when he alarm went off and he quickly turned only to see the Justice straight in his face.

Athrun caught up with him as he used his own sabers to slash Shinn anti ship sword right out of his hands, it fell to the ground as Shinn flew into the air. Athrun lowered one saber stabbing the blade and kicking it off the Eternal as it was now useless.

Athrun then pursued, as Shinn smirked.

Atasuki and Legend

This battle was pretty much even, Cagalli was still getting used to the machine as Rey's was slightly damaged.

They battle for awhile back in forth as Rey was starting to get the upper hand but then Cagalli would gain it back as she got more and more used to the machine, they continued like this until both got a com signal.

Sea-Archangel Minerva

Both ships had damage and it was mostly just a one on one battle as the John Paul Jones was sitting it out and the Eternal was busy with the Destiny until Athrun arrived.

The Minerva however had the worse damage, and it was clear despite the destruction of one Gundam unit, they were losing more of their own machine and were still outnumbered.

Minerva

The cannons and missiles were still going out as they engaged each other, but since the opening attacks no major parts of either ship were hit, and were being blocked by each ships counter measures.

"Status report?" Talia wanted.

"We have lost several Zaku's to enemy fire, maneuverability has dropped sixty percent ma'am, we cannot maneuver fast enough for another shot from the Tanhoiser," Arthur told her.

Talia blamed Shinn for this; he just did his own thing when they might have had a peaceful solution.

"Incoming ma'am," Meyrin said.

"Evade to port," Talia ordered as the Valliant's from the archangel fired again.

The ship evaded as they returned fire, but now it was only a matter of time.

Archangel

With their wings damaged and a few engines out they weren't in the best shape either.

"Fire Valliant's," Murrue ordered as they were fired.

It was now back and forth and Murrue knew as well as Talia that it was no only a matter of which ship would make a mistake first, that would decide this battle.

Miriallia was going over something when she received word from the Eternal.

Murrue got the message, "Are you sure?"

Miriallia told her the message.

"Very well then," Murrue added, "Contact all suits."

Miriallia did just that.

Minerva

Meyrin was doing something as well when she got the same message.

"Ma'am, we are receiving a message…from the Eternal," Meyrin said.

Talia looked at Arthur, "Play it," she replied maybe this was good after all.

John Paul Jones

After Auel dropped Sting back off he was about to go out, but Neo stopped him when he heard something coming through on all channels.

Eternal

After the attack wore off and Lacus got back on her feet she told her plan to Andrew, at first he thought she had gone nuts.

"Well, I have been through worse," Andrew replied.

Lacus first contacted the Archangel and Murrue agreed to it.

Now all Lacus had to do was convince the Minerva as she opened a channel to them.

Aerial

Infinite Justice and Destiny

This was by far one of the best battles out there.

After Athrun destroyed his anti ship sword, he went straight after him firing his beam rife and the two beam cannons on the backpack of the Justice.

Shinn snarled as he turned to dodge, firing his own beam rifle, to his disgust Athrun dodged it, this guy was good.

"Just die already," Shinn said aiming his long range beam cannon, he fired the shot but Athrun used the shield on his left arm to take away some of the blast and he turned around it to evade the rest still heading towards Shinn.

"Cocky fool," Athrun replied in no mood firing the rifle again as well as his chest CIWS, this made Shinn dodge as Athrun got up to him and removed his saber.

Shinn caught the move at the last second removing his own saber, Athrun slashed for the sword and connected with Shinn's but Shinn had his in a bad angle as Athrun moved his right down Shinn's and connected a little with the Destiny's left arm.

Shinn backed up as his arm took a little damage but his resolve was just as strong, "I will not be made a fool of again."

Shinn spun and accelerated towards Athrun again as both sabers connected, and as they did both did receive the same message as they fought each other.

Legend and Atasuki

These pilots received the message as they stopped their fighting, Cagalli was a little confused as Rey turned and interested ear.

Luna returned and helped guard the Minerva as Dearka was destroyed; it seemed all but the two in the air had stopped conflict to listen as it had been awhile since they heard Lacus Clyne's voice.

Minerva

"Ma'am, we are receiving a message…from the Eternal," Meyrin said.

Talia looked at Arthur, "Play it," she replied maybe this was good after all.

As soon as Talia ordered that Lacus face came on screen.

"Let us cease this fighting captain, this is a very unnecessary battle," Lacus said to her.

"…I agree Miss Clyne, that pilot attacked without my authority but I cannot let you go beyond these waters, my crews lives depend on it…besides you won't find what you are looking for," Talia added.

Cagalli heard this, and by now all realized they jumped to conclusions and another more people died unnecessarily, the worst part was all played into just what Kira had wanted them to be doing which was this battle.

"What do you mean?" Lacus asked.

Talia didn't want to say this but it was necessary, "All villages, bases or anything else living in northern Africa has been completely wiped out."

"What are you saying? We didn't detect any blasts from that ship," Cagalli once again added, they would have known if Kira fired the cannon on his ship.

"He didn't use a cannon representative, he used a genetically altered biological virus…the towns did have a chance," Talia added.

"What was his target in Africa?" Lacus asked.

"He wanted the mines the resistance held, our resources were running low up in Plant, but now they will peak efficacy," Talia added.

"Tell me is the resistance…" Cagalli added.

"That virus showed none of them mercy…I saw the images myself…the virus only attacked naturals and left nothing but carnage in its path…you are only wasting your time going there is nothing left of the people, even the children," Talia added.

Cagalli was angry, extremely angry. On the Archangel Kisaka heard the announcement, his town was gone.

Lacus' heart went out to them, but one thing she knew was there was no time to morn.

"Where is the Doomsday now?" Lacus asked.

"He continued east out of Suez, by now he should be in the Pacific," Talia added.

Andrew put all that in thought, "So Kira just sends you out here while he continues to head for Australia?"

"I knew he sent us on a suicide mission, he has been at length with my crew and ship, it doesn't fit the chairman's or his prerogative so I believe he wanted to get rid of us," Talia added.

Lacus knew Kira better then that.

Yzak came on the screen, "He is heading for Kaoshung."

Talia heard that, "That doesn't make sense in all due respect…Kaoshung is already assigned to another lower team."

Yzak was now confused. So was Shiho, Kira told her that…but now.

Yzak knew one thing, she had likely been compromised.

"If he continues east where will he arrive on his current location?" Lacus asked.

Talia looked over at Arthur as he gave her the data.

"Things sure make a lot of sense now, he will hit Orb straight on," Talia said.

Now Cagalli completely froze as did the others.

"Kira has use of satellite imaging, he knew we left," Cagalli added.

Lacus shook his head, "No…he knew you would come and try to save your friends, I now know why he didn't hit Orb immediately, he wanted to make us watch him destroy our home, make us suffer the way he believes he suffered."

Aerial

The battle up here was getting very close to the ships.

Athrun was listening to everything and knew they had no time to be playing around here.

Shinn however didn't really care.

As their sabers connected again, Athrun contacted him, "Aren't you listening? Are you fine with being a pawn?"

Shinn growled, "Like I care what happens to Orb, all I want is to prove to that guy I am not worthless," Shinn said with a deadly swing.

Athrun blocked and slammed into him.

Minerva and Eternal

All noticed that battle was getting close.

"In good faith captain, will you call him off?" Lacus asked.

"He doesn't listen to me…but I will get him to back down one way or another," Talia said saying something to Arthur.

Aerial

"Auska stop your attack immediately," Talia's voice came on.

Shinn ignored her.

"This is your final warning stop or I will destroy you," Talia said again.

Shinn turned around only to see the Minerva's cannons and missiles aimed at him, with Athrun in front of him even if he dodged that Minerva's attacks he wouldn't have time to dodge Athrun's and vice versa.

With an annoying slam of his hand, he started powering down and flew off back towards the ship.

Athrun watched him leave as he joined back up with Cagalli, by now all were heading to their appropriate side.

Minerva and Eternal

"Thank you captain," Lacus said.

"I wish I could say it was all over but that won't be the case, the commander will not stop until his goal is carried out, he has the support of the people and the government, though they never tell the true story, if the former chairman was still alive this wouldn't have happened," Talia said.

"Yes your right, Kira and the chairman made sure he wouldn't be able to stop them," Lacus said.

Immediately Talia froze as did Rey.

"…What did you say?" Talia asked.

Lacus knew they couldn't have known, but they showed them good faith it was time for her to do the same.

"Kira admitted to them getting rid of the chairman, during the battle the current chairman personally eliminated him," Lacus said.

Talia was breathing a little heavy, "He made it seem like an alliance attack, that battle must have been set up by him as well, everything has been started by those two."

Rey's anger was very heavy; he now knew that it was the commander and the chairman that had to pay.

"I wonder if that is why we cannot get a hold of the council anymore." Talia added through her anger.

"It is like you said, they have placed themselves as hero's to the Zaft people and those that questioned them would disappear," Lacus said.

"Nothing can really stop their influence up there anymore, it will have to be done on the ground," Talia said.

"You should join us, we will not allow the sacrifices of the last war," Lacus said to them.

"We cannot do that just yet, we will return and handle this our way, they don't know what we did so when you make your attack we…can join you," Talia said knowing the big risk they were taking.

"I understand…we really have to head back to Orb, I hope the next time we meet it will be in victory," Lacus said sitting back down.

"Same to you, safe journey," Talia said signing off.

Minerva

With all ships recalled Shinn wasn't too happy, Rey however immediately put him in his place, he was in no mood after hearing that news.

Shiho now had a worry, why would Kira lie to her unless he knew she was a spy.

On the bridge Talia turned the ship around, they would take Kira's path join up with him at Orb, if that was his location. Talia wasn't too happy either; she was tired of taking this crap and was going to end this one way or another.

Archangel, Eternal, John Paul Jones

Archangel

Cagalli and Athrun landed back on the Archangel along with Yzak.

All three pilots got out as two were much shaken, Yzak held it in but he was upset over Dearka's death.

Cagalli had just lost her desert friends and now her nation was in great danger.

"I shouldn't have left just like the others told me," Cagalli told him.

"You couldn't have known," Athrun replied.

Cagalli shook her head, "Now I should have guest something like this since Kira didn't attack Orb initially."

"We will stop him," Athrun told her.

"He is likely near Orb as we speak Athrun," Cagalli added.

"Your navy fleet is strong, they might be able to hold him off until we arrive," Athrun added trying to calm her down, though all it would take is one shot from the Doomsday and that's game over for her nation.

Heading to the Bridge they kept going forward at full speed.

John Paul Jones

Neo heard the conversation as he stayed out of it; he had just received a transmission from his allies in Panama. It seems as if Zaft was starting to head up the coast from Australia and right for Eurasia. Now like always Jibril was doing nothing.

Neo knew this had to stop, and since they were heading for Orb he might just be able to help Orb in a way that would influence the Zaft forces, but that was something he would have to play if they made it in time.

Eternal

Lacus sat back down just thinking of all the misery Kira was causing, she worried again for her children, if it ever got out that Kira was their father would people who lost loved ones go after them in an act of revenge. Those thoughts scared her half to death, she was trying to focus ahead but there were to may variables.

Lacus focused ahead as she knew she would meet Kira again soon.

All three ships headed back towards Panama as they had to get to Orb fast.

Aprilious One

Ryu's Office

The Minerva was making one big mistake that didn't cross any of their minds; their battle was being monitored from space. Ryu couldn't hear anything but he saw the images. At first they were going at it, but then they stopped and parted ways, that was a big no.

Ryu knew Kira would have to be told so he could deal with this matter, but closing in on Orb he wouldn't spoil this chance to send Orb into oblivion.

Doomsday

After leaving the Ravine Kira destroyed the town of Suez. He did it with his own machine as only destruction was in his path.

After leaving Suez he reached the waters of the Indian Ocean which was now occupied mostly by the Zaft forces. Heading more south towards Australia the presence was more and more strong. Eventually he reached the Pacific as the ship was fast for its size and by the time the battle of the Minerva and them concluded he was on the Australia coast heading north straight for Orb.

Kira already had an assault fleet on standby to assist in clearing the waters of the Orb presence.

Kira knew it would only be about a day before he reached Orb.

Bridge

Kira was sitting down as he the fleet joined up with him, all submarines with multiple mobile suits.

A few days ago Kira however made a call to a contact and now the contact had called him back.

"How are my people in Orb?" Kira asked.

"They received your orders have found what you wanted sir," the contact said.

Kira slightly smiled, "Once the Orb waters are cleared bring them to me."

"Yes sir," the contact said as the call was ended.

Kira now sat back as he waited to arrive at Orb waters.

To be continued…

(A\N): The next chapter is the attack in Orb waters as well as a few other things. See you later.