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Chapter Forty Seven

Transport

Zaft Submarine

The Zaft forces made a gradual retreat once the suits returned with the damaged Armageddon and Kira, with another guest they weren't expecting. The forces soon crossed out of Orb territory without Orb pursuing.

Bridge

The captain in charged watched as four of his aerial mobile suits were carrying the body of the Armageddon, they landed inside as the fifth followed.

"Status?" The captain asked as he contacted the fifth machine.

"We recovered the commander captain, however he is badly wounded, he will need immediate medical," the pilot said.

"I will have it on standby, I have no idea how the chairman's detail he gave me was so exact but his orders are clear," the captain said.

"One more thing sir, you should have a few security units on standby, we have a prisoner," the pilot said.

"Prisoner?" the captain asked.

The pilot showed the image, there was no mistake how that was.

"Clyne…very well I will have the traitor escorted to the brig," the captain said.

Lacus' position to the military forces wasn't as high as it used to be, all Ryu made sure to do before hand was show that Lacus was in assistance with the alliance, just like in the first war when Patrick Zala did the same, only this time Ryu had more concrete evidence that he made public. The people were having a strong time deciding to agree with him on that issue but the military forces knew from the side she stood on that she was the enemy.

Last war Lacus would contact them and tell her goals but this time she never did that, the reason for that was simple, when Lacus tried that Kira destroyed his own pilots who listened, she wouldn't put it past him if an entire Plant heard what she had to say they would likely take that Plant out as well and blame the alliance so she stayed silent this war. That only left the soldiers to believe what their leaders told them.

"Yes sir," the pilot said as he started his landing.

Hanger

Medical, security, and mechanics were on standby as the four Babi's laid the damaged Armageddon on the floor. Mechanics immediately started looking at the machine, they had to make sure the core didn't melt down, but other then that only the Doomsday could repair the machine.

The fifth machine landed and lowered the hands to the floor.

Kira was now unresponsive, his strength was all used up and he was out cold.

The medical teams put him on a stretcher and rushed him to the infirmary; his wounds were extremely serious and had to be taken care of.

A few security personal then went to the other unconscious form of Lacus; the crew grabbed her arms as they started dragging her off to the brig. Heading down they entered the brig and opened a cell door as they placed her inside and locked the door behind them. She was out cold, Kira knocked her pretty hard and they would have a medic look at her later but Kira took priority at the moment so they just left her there.

Bridge

The captain was about to get a full report on the battle when he got a message this one was from none other then the chairman.

The captain immediately took it, "Yes sir."

"I want a status report," Ryu said.

Ryu's shuttle had just breached the atmosphere and was about to land near the coast of Asia. Ryu made his presence unknown but he had something in mind.

"We have the commander sir, he is wounded but should be alright, the machine however took heavy damage, we cannot repair the damage here," the captain said.

"I will be heading to the Doomsday shortly, once the commander is stabilized which won't take much have him and the wreckage loaded on a transport and flown back to the Doomsday," Ryu replied.

"But sir…" the captain said but Ryu cut him off.

"We own all waters around Orb, I will send you a flight path, use a transport and have Asuka and a few others guard it," Ryu said.

"I thought the Doomsday was in a secured mission spot sir, won't we break cover if they get a transport?" the captain told him.

Ryu stared at him, "Do you think I haven't thought of that?"

"No…no sir, it's just…" the captain hesitated in continuing that sentence.

"Just follow the course, the Doomsday is emitting a pulse that disturbs radar, they won't know its coming," Ryu said.

"Yes sir…but there is one more thing," the captain said.

"Speak," Ryu said looking at some papers.

"The commander has brought a prisoner," the captain said.

Ryu didn't look up though it was strange, "Execute the prisoners I have no use for them."

"I know the policy sir, but this prisoner is Lacus Clyne," the captain said.

Ryu now looked up, "Interesting…have her transported as well, I will deal with the issue," Ryu said and he didn't seem too happy but he also seemed idealistic of something as well.

"Yes sir, I will transport them as soon as they are ready," the captain replied signing off.

After that the captain got word from one of his crew, he listened to what the person said.

"Alright I am on my way," the captain said standing up.

He gave a few orders to have a transport plane on standby as Ryu's orders were to ship them out immediately as soon as Kira was stable enough. Ryu gave a few other orders to contact escort members to be on standby.

The captain then left the bridge.

Orb-Onogoro Island

Waters

The Orb fleet watched as the Zaft forces retreated. It wasn't a moment to soon for them, that wasn't even a strong Zaft fleet and they couldn't advance on them, something told many of the captains and admirals that the purpose of that fleet wasn't to destroy Orb. Experience told them that something else was going on in that battle, regardless however they showed a poor performance as it was evident they weren't going to be able to destroy Zaft on their own, the world had to unite and with the Atlantic Federation in command that would never happen.

Todaka was going over the losses when they got word to head back in and dock. He ordered only the normal scouting vessels to remain to keep an eye for anymore Zaft presence the rest were heading in.

Athrun was currently heading back in as he wanted to join back up with Cagalli.

Luna returned to the secret dock where the Minerva was still being repaired.

The John Paul Jones recalled Auel as they were heading in as well, they knew the captain was badly hurt and on the Archangel but they had no clue his true memory had returned.

The Eternal got word about Lacus, spirits were down as Lacus was the heart of that ship, they also came in and docked.

Island

Forces could only be in relief after that difficult battle. Many just didn't want to move for awhile, this battle could have been a lot worse if that monster ship arrived and shot the cannon but many were also disappointed in their performance.

Headquarters

Kisaka was in charge of the aftermath for the moment, he recalled all suits and ships to rest them accordantly. Cagalli flew off to the wreckage sight. Other crews were arriving their as well, they were trying to scavenge any of the broken parts that remained from the Armageddon's crash; anything useful at this point would help.

Wreckage site

When Cagalli arrived she knew Lacus was gone as well as that devil machine, all of this was very much worthless now, Kira was alive and they would likely repair that machine and her brother would come back even stronger then he was.

Getting out of her machine Cagalli saw crews all over the place, most of the equipment was gone, the only main part really left was the one arm that was off to the side, Cagalli walked around as Athrun arrived.

Athrun landed his machine next to the damaged Akatsuki; he went down the cord and joined Cagalli.

"Are you alright?" Athrun asked as he saw the damage to the machine.

Cagalli turned to him, "I'm alive…I can't say the same for Lacus," Cagalli said looking at all the debris.

"Lacus is resourceful, I don't think they will hurt her immediately," Athrun said.

Cagalli looked at him funny, "You're just saying that."

"All this, we risked everything to bring Kira down and it was all for nothing," Cagalli told him as she picked up a piece of debris.

"We did bring him down Cagalli, the fault was that I left my post to deal with that other machine, but that happens in war, nothing ever goes as well as you plan for it and that was something unexpected we had to deal with, you did the best you could," Athrun reminded her.

Cagalli threw down the debris as they both looked around, her mechanics working like scavengers, especially around the arm that was left. They arrived at the point of where the mobile suit skidded across the ground. The empty Freedom still in place, they then headed over to the hanger where the suit came to its stop.

Cagalli remembered this spot as the one where the abduction accrued.

"What am I supposed to tell them?" Cagalli asked.

Athrun looked at her, "Who?"

Cagalli looked at him, "My niece and nephew that's who!"

Athrun knew she was getting riled again, "I wouldn't suggest the truth yet, not until we get better conformation about her fate."

Cagalli placed a hand to her head, she was angry, "Hi kids what great weather we are having, oh by the way your long lost monster of a father kidnapped and most likely murdered your mother, how was your day today?" Cagalli said in angry mockery.

"I don't like this anymore then you do Cagalli, they mean a lot to me as well, but with what you just did you sounded just like Kira," Athrun said as he walked ahead of her.

Cagalli hated hearing those words, "Look, I'm sorry for exploding on you," she said as she caught up with her.

"I know," Athrun replied, "For now we should just keep quiet, they cannot contact us that much anyway so I don't think we will have to worry about it for awhile."

"Eventually they will use their regular contact time, both always want to see their mother, then what?" Cagalli asked.

"You deal with that when the time comes, but when it does come, just use your maternal instincts," Athrun told her with a smile.

Cagalli looked at him like he was crazy, "Keep it up and you won't be seeing anything for a long time."

"Point taken," Athrun replied as both got a small laugh out of that.

Cagalli was down and angry but she was glad if for a second she could laugh, but that was when she looked down.

"What is this?" Cagalli said bending down.

"What?" Athrun said looking down.

Cagalli bent down as there were several small pills.

"I have never…seen anything like that before," Athrun said taking one.

Cagalli was examining it as memories shot back into her head, "This couldn't be…"

"Couldn't be what?" Athrun asked.

Cagalli had an idea, "Where is that girl Yzak was using as a spy, didn't she…" Cagalli didn't have to finish.

"I suggest we head back to headquarters," Athrun said as their really wasn't anything else they could do out here, but with this at least they might get a few answers.

Cagalli agreed as they returned to their machines and made their way to the headquarters, making a few official requests as they did so.

Zaft Submarine-Nearing Australia

Brig

Lacus was lying on the small cot inside when she started to stir, her eyes slowly opened as she blinked a few times. Looking up she saw a ceiling that was very unfamiliar, immediately after that memories instantly flew into her head as she quickly sat up.

She sat up and looked over as she saw bars; she was definitely in a brig or cell. Memories of what she and Kira did were clear, she could feel the connecting but then she remembered his words and the strike on her head.

The back of her neck and head was still hurting her as she looked down at her suit which was still covered in blood, though it had dried and stained the uniform. Lacus lowered her head as she felt that even for a second she had the Kira she wanted back, but it was all a shame he was playing, and now she was stuck here, captured and alone, what was worse was she feared for her children now.

Standing up she walked over to the bars as she saw a few Zaft soldiers guarding the door, one looked at her as she was about to call out but they both left.

One then contacted the captain and he was on his way down.

Lacus stood there as she didn't know how much time had pasted or what was the status of Kira, even after what he did he still wasn't in the best of shape, and she wondered what her own fate would be. Why did he bring her here was a question she really wanted to know. What would happen, and just about everything was on her mind.

A few minutes later the captain did arrive.

Lacus knew the uniform meant a captain.

The captain stopped straight in front of the cell.

"Lacus Clyne I presume?" the captain said.

Lacus looked at the man, "Yes…tell me where is Kira?"

The captain slightly smiled, "You call the commander by his first name?"

"Tell me where he is, I have to speak with him," Lacus said.

"Still in surgery traitor, but he will make a full recovery," the captain replied.

Lacus heard that, "What will happen with me?"

"That isn't for me to decide, at first I believe the commander was just going to add you to the list of one nights since the female population cannot seem to get enough of him, but apparently he had something else in mind," the captain said.

"You insult me," Lacus said disgusted.

"Why not? You chose the naturals over your own people, you make me completely sick," the captain said clearly.

Lacus stared at this man, soldiers really seemed to hate her for some reason, she had no clue what the chairman was feeding them but it was surly working, or this was just another one of Ryu's loyalists that was showing off in front of other soldiers since guards were there as well.

"I pity you, I truly do," Lacus replied as she walked back over and sat back down.

"Coming from a traitor that means nothing, anyway I am here to tell you that you will be moved soon," the captain said.

"Where to now? My execution?" Lacus asked annoyed with this man, it sickened her what he was doing.

"That is for the chairman to decided, you will be transported to the Doomsday with the commander where the chairman will personally speak with you on that matter," The captain said as he left.

Lacus froze for a second, but this was a good chance as well, maybe now she could get some answers, but meeting Ryu wasn't something to be looking forward to either.

Outside the Infirmary

As the captain was walking out from his conversation from Lacus, the doctor caught up with him.

"Sir," the doctor said.

"Status?" the captain asked.

"The commander is out of the surgery…and awake," the doctor said.

"Already?" the captain asked.

"Yes sir…his body is different, and he isn't too happy," the doctor said.

"Those ultimate's truly are something, I will brief him immediately," the captain said heading for the infirmary.

"Yes sir," the doctor said showing him to the door and he walked in.

Infirmary

It wasn't long after Kira had finished the surgery, metal fragments were caught in both his shoulder and side wounds that had to be removed, the other doctors stitched the wounds that were on his face and other parts of the body. The blood loss was severe but his body was compensating for that already.

The doctor was finishing up when they noticed him move his arm.

Kira opened his eyes immediately as he had another one of those nightmares, his body was weak and his movements were slow but that didn't stop him as she looked around and found a mask around his face helping him to breathe with needles sticking in his arms.

Kira immediately used his free hand to remove the mask and he started pulling out the IV units.

The doctor and nurses noticed this and were shocked he was even up.

"Commander you shouldn't…" the doctor said moving closer.

Kira's breathing was heavy as he was looking for something. Kira then soon found what he wanted on the table, as he began reaching for it.

One nurse grabbed his arm trying to stabilize him from tearing his stitching and that was a big no no as Kira saw his pills he wanted.

"Don't stand in my way!" Kira yelled throwing his arm and the nurse as she slammed straight into the wall hurting herself a little.

One soldier was trying to help now and he met the same fate, Kira was gaining strength but if he kept this up he would pass out again.

Finally the doctor reached over and gave him what he wanted as Kira popped a few down, instant relief was what he felt.

The doctor noticed he tore all IV's out of his arms as his side was busted up again, as his wound reopened.

As Kira reacted to his pills now his memories returned, "Where is the prisoner?" Kira asked.

"All I know sir is she is in the brig," the doctor replied.

People inside were now afraid to approaching him, but he was calming down.

"Where are we?" Kira asked.

"Near Australia sir, that is all I know," the doctor replied again.

Kira glared at him, his darkness had fully returned, "Then get me someone who knows!"

"Yes sir," the doctor said running out as the people backed out again.

That was when the doctor ran into the captain outside and now the captain has entered.

With Kira and the Captain

The captain entered and immediately saluted, "Are you doing well sir?"

Kira glared at the man, "What are you a doctor now?"

"Forgive me sir," the captain replied, rumors of the commanders dark attitude were definitely true.

"Now tell me what is going on?" Kira asked as he didn't call for now backup in the battle.

"The chairman got word of your solo mission and sent us in to provide you backup sir," the captain replied.

Kira was silent for a second, "What are his orders?"

"We are to transport you immediately back to the Doomsday, in fact he said as soon as you woke up and were stable, the doctor says you are stable so we will be transporting you immediately," the captain replied.

"My machine and the prisoner I captured?" Kira asked as he remembered those facts.

"We cannot fix the machine here so that will be going along with you, as well as Clyne, we are currently keeping her in the brig," the captain replied.

"Very well…we shall waste no time," Kira said sitting back up as the doctors and nurses were going to protest but they decided not to, it wasn't worth their lives.

"One last thing sir, the chairman will be their waiting for you as well," the captain told him.

Kira stood up, "It cannot be helped," Kira said reaching for his uniform jacket, torn but it would have to do.

Not even closing the uniforms jacket he picked up his two guns and placed them both in his belt strap in the front, the holders were still damaged and Kira refused to use a normal uniform until he could replace this torn one. The pilot suit was completely destroyed so he would just have to make do with this one.

"One last thing sir, you really should have your side stitched again," the captain said.

Kira looked down at the bandage, "No time, it will close on its own," Kira replied with his movements still slow.

"The transport is already waiting for you outside, we will surface now so we can transfer all that is leaving," the captain replied.

"See to it," Kira said as he made sure to grab what was left in his pill bottle, he didn't take them yet but just in case he needed them he would be ready.

"You…you really should sit down sir, it will still be some time…before you leave," the doctor replied cautiously.

"I have a captain that thinks he is a doctor and a doctor that thinks he's my mother," Kira replied deadly.

"No, no, no sir, I was just…" the doctor said before Kira dismissed him.

"Just leave I know what I can and cannot do," Kira replied as all personal inside hightailed it out of there.

Kira slightly laughed before he shook his head, he had a slight idea and left the room.

Surface-Transport Ship

Shinn had arrived in the Destiny outside, he got orders that he had to head back to the Doomsday and transport something as well. His machine was re-powered by another sub and he was ready to go. He was supposed to have a few other members but they were denied at the last second, he was making this transport alone.

Another thing was he hasn't seen the commander at all since they went into Orb, that was strange and he was being kept out of the loop for some reason.

All he knew was he had the chance to destroy Orb's headquarters and he ran out of power, which was extremely frustrating. Shinn was lost in his thoughts as he watched a sub submerge from the waters.

Doomsday

Bridge

Ever since Kira and Shinn left, Willard was doing his regular mission; he was keeping track of Jibril through the images they were sending him in space. They had no word on what was going down in Orb, but that wasn't their concern.

They were straight off the coast of Mexico and a few poor souls on fishing boats had came a little to close to them in the past few hours. Unfortunately for them they were in the wrong place at the wrong time when the Doomsday blew their boats completely up.

That was the only activity they had, but that was about to change as Willard got a transmission.

"Sir we are getting a transmission," the reliever for Sarah said, she was off duty at the moment.

"Patch it through," Willard said.

The com officer did as Willard immediately stood up as it was the chairman.

"Sir," Willard said.

"Prepare the hanger, my ship will be in range soon," Ryu said over the com.

"Yes sir, I will make sure you are properly greeted," Willard said.

"Prepare the mechanics as well as the commander's return sometime after mine," Ryu said again.

"Yes sir…but what…" Willard tried to ask as Ryu just signed off.

Willard got on the wire and told the entire ship.

Private Floor

Sarah was in the private floor attending to her children when she got word; she was holding her son at the moment while her daughter was sleeping.

Sarah looked over at the nurse which was one she didn't like at all; it wasn't like the other one that she knew Kira got rid of. This nurse was strict and loyal to whatever Kira ordered her to do; she gave no leeway and treated Sarah like she was a stranger to these kids, especially her son. She paid little attention to her daughter and really only made sure the ultimate had what he needed, which wasn't making Sarah to happy.

Kira was the same way, he only acknowledged the ultimate but that was only barely, it wouldn't shock her if Kira didn't even know the names she had given these children. Kira didn't name them at all, he acted as if the regular coordinator didn't exist and only gave the ultimate a number, 00001, was her sons number, and she hated that, so she named them.

One other thing she hated about this nurse was at certain times she would throw her out and make her son watch those programs, which she still couldn't get into.

Overall his development was advancing even faster, and she had to know why, but she could never get around this mammoth of a nurse to investigate anything.

Speaking of the goliath she just entered the room, Sarah could swear this lady could bench press a ship.

"The chairman is arriving soon ma'am Sarah," the nurse said sarcastically.

Sarah glared at her, "I am capable of getting my own children ready, we will be on time."

"Very well, but I will be watching," the nurse said.

"Fine," Sarah said as she began getting them ready, this was no place for her children, and she had to get away, but with the chairman now on board she would have to wait even longer, if she was caught she was truly dead and her children raised to be killers like their father, that was not something she was going to risk at the moment.

She began getting them ready as Ryu's ship came in range.

Onogoro Headquarters

Cagalli assembled all she could trust as Athrun called in Yzak and Shiho, they weren't in speaking terms but now was not the time for personal matters.

"You wanted to see us," Yzak and Shiho said.

Cagalli showed her hand, immediately Shiho looked straight at it.

"Where did you find that?" Shiho asked.

"At the crash site, where Lacus was taken…from what I see on your face that is what he takes," Cagalli said.

"Yes, that is exactly it," Shiho replied.

Yzak grunted, "Yeah you would know alright," Yzak replied.

Shiho sighed, "I will not discuss this again."

Athrun and Cagalli decided that wasn't something they should get involved in.

"I will have this tested," Cagalli said, maybe now they could get some answers.

"I think we should call a meeting and decide on what to do next," Athrun said.

Cagalli nodded, "I will call all together, so far it is all but the Archangel that has returned."

Athrun was about to say something when they got an alert.

"What now?" Yzak asked.

An officer rushed up to them, "Lady Cagalli, the Seirans have stolen a ship and are trying to head north."

"They what?" Cagalli asked.

"They are heading north ma'am, should we pursue them?" the officer said.

"They are still in the delusion the alliance will help them," Athrun said.

Cagalli shook her head, "No do not waste time and resources, let them go."

"Are you sure ma'am?" the officer asked.

Cagalli nodded, "Things will be a lot better and quieter around here with them gone," Cagalli said as the officer saluted and ran off.

Athrun agreed as they called a meeting and headed down to a lab to have these pills tested.

Seiran luxury cruiser

Yunna and Unato decided the only way for them to regain power was to bring the alliance back and follow their orders again. They knew Cagalli was no longer going to do that and with their power stripped this was what they were going to do. Naturally they wouldn't travel like normal people would have in this situation they took a luxury yacht with their maids, servants and all that.

Yunna glared back at the island, "Just you wait."

"We will personally see the alliance and be placed back in power, not just in power but as the leaders of Orb," Unato said as they sailed off in their fantasy dream world, heading north up the Pacific which was in the path of something else.

Doomsday

Hours later Ryu's ship had arrived. The Doomsdays hanger opened as the ship came in and landed. Ryu traveled with only a few escorts as he wasn't going to draw attention to himself. The ship landed as the crew was waiting to greet him.

All saluted as Ryu made his appearance as Willard greeted him.

"Welcome to your ship sir," Willard said.

Sarah and the bridge crew were right behind him.

Ryu lifted his hand, "Take me to my office, and prepare for the Armageddon to be fixed, as well as a prisoner."

"A captive sir?" Willard asked.

Ryu nodded, "Have her taken to the brig and have the commander brought to me."

"Yes sir, I will personally escort you," Willard said as they began walking towards the lift.

Ryu however stopped in front of Sarah.

She was nervous.

"How is the ultimate doing?" Ryu asked.

Sarah looked at him, "Very good sir, thank you for asking, Kira…I mean the commander has been keeping data for you to look at on the matter."

"That is good news," Ryu said as he began walking off with Willard again.

Willard raised his hand as the crew would be dismissed after he went up the lift with Ryu.

The crew returned to post as Sarah went back to her children.

Private Floor

Willard led Ryu up as they went to the only room that hasn't been used yet, Ryu dismissed Willard with the orders he gave him as Ryu sat down on his desk.

Willard could tell Ryu wasn't too happy.

Zaft Submarine

As soon as the ship surfaced, mobile suits started transferring the remains of the Armageddon on the ship as they were preparing everything else.

Brig

Lacus was left with her thoughts as she heard the door open again.

She looked up but only thought it was another guard, she was lowering her head again when she saw someone in front of her and it surprised her who.

"Kira," Lacus said standing up.

Kira looked at her, "We will soon be leaving."

Lacus walked right up to the bars, "I know I heard."

"What are you doing here?" Lacus asked.

"Just seeing what a waste it is for you to be living your life the way you do," Kira told her.

Lacus stared at him, "Your way is so much better…I do not want to get into this again with you Kira."

"Agreed," Kira said.

"Why did you take me Kira? Why not just get rid of me like you claimed you wanted to do so badly?" Lacus asked.

Kira was silent for a second, "That is for His Excellency to decide."

"No you could have done it then, why did you not?" Lacus asked.

"You will know soon enough Lacus, I believe you will finally wake up and see what we are doing is right, that is the reason, nothing more," Kira said turning around.

"Then why did you kiss me?" Lacus asked clearly.

Kira stopped, "You were there, no other reason…you could call it for old time's sake."

"I don't believe you," Lacus told him quickly.

"That is not my concern Lacus, you better think long and hard before you meet His Excellency, it is out of my hands when that happens…now it is time to leave," Kira said walking away.

Lacus watched him leave as the guards walked closer to her, the light she once saw in his eyes which was extremely slim when he did kiss her was gone, she was now believing she never had him back at all, it was all one of his games he liked to play now a days, part of her still wouldn't let her believe that but that looked like the final truth, nothing she could say or do would change that.

Kira left with his head hurting again, his quick remedy took care of that as he boarded the transport, Lacus was brought out as well and secured with a few soldiers guarding her at all times. Kira sat in the front and she couldn't see him.

She couldn't worry about that anymore, she now had to worry about herself, what Kira said wasn't making a lot of sense to her, but from what she thought maybe they needed her for something or maybe they were just going to parade her around like a trophy of war. She would soon find out.

When the transport was ready it flew off, with Shinn escorting.

Doomsday

Hours later, the com officer got word a ship and the suit known as the Destiny was spotted on radar.

The com officer told Willard who contacted Ryu.

"Sir," Willard said.

Ryu looked at the monitor, "What is it?"

"They have arrived sir," Willard said.

Ryu sat up, "You know what to do."

"Yes sir," Willard said as he gave them clearance to land.

The transport landed in the same hanger that Ryu used as Shinn went to his own hanger.

They landed as now Ryu waited for both Kira and Lacus.

To be continued…

(A\N): The next chapter involves Ryu's conversations as Lacus asks questions many of them have wanted to know. Reply system seems down but many questions that were asked will be shortly answered in upcoming chapters. Bye for now.