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Chapter Eighty Seven

Opening Test

Orb Headquarters-Research Lab

Kira's Quarters

With Kira's collapse the threat was over. Personal returned to the room as they had brought Kira back to his room.

Doctors had returned as they once again hooked him up to that equipment. They wanted nothing more then to see how the effects were now.

Lacus stayed with him however Mu had to take the night explaining what was going on with him.

Mu explained what he saw with this own abilities to them, it was safe to assume they were in a state of shock, but relief. All this time now it looked like Kira really wasn't the one responsible. It was still very freaky how he was able to do all this. Mu just explained what he saw and he didn't even understand all of it. They were hoping that maybe Kira himself would have a story when he woke up.

"I just need to know…is he back to the Kira we remember?" Cagalli asked.

Mu stared at her, "From what I saw I believe that is a possibility…like I said I cannot be sure until he wakes up."

"I just knew something never did quite fit, now maybe we can find the truth," Athrun replied.

"Hopefully," Cagalli replied.

Mu nodded his head as he continued to wait.

Lacus remained by Kira's side, she knew right away from the look in his eyes before he collapsed that thing was gone and he was back. She didn't need to hear explanations and partially for the moment she didn't care, she felt it in her heart and that was all she needed to go on.

The doctors and such were running tests and scans and they saw a complete difference, not physically but mentally there were changes.

The pills completely flushed from the system and the agony wasn't there. All in all he was looking physically better but until he woke up they wouldn't know about any side effects he may have.

Outside the Medical Wing

Word did pass to the others that knew Kira.

It was a shock to hear however mixed opinions were still around.

"From what they are saying it is not really his fault," Murrue told them.

"Do you honestly think people will care?" Yzak added.

"He wasn't himself," Miriallia added.

"Like I said people will not remember that, all they will remember is what he did; do you know how many people he has slaughtered?" Yzak asked.

"I do have to partially agree," Erica said coming on screen.

"I know personally maybe he didn't do it but that won't matter too many, this story is spreading already and from what I have seen many want vengeance for what he did," Erica told them.

"Then we give them the true culprit, that chairman," Murrue added.

"It wasn't the chairman that actually did the firing, he was in command and he personally bragged about pulling the trigger that fired that large shot," Erica replied.

"Not to mention my entire unit and others from Zaft whose commanders would have challenged this," Yzak replied.

Murrue sighed, "Even still I believe he could make it right…I know he may never be forgiven but he could make it right by those he did wrong, hating this much is all that chairman wants."

Andrew finally decided to get in on this, "All I think we should worry about is if he is back then that could give us a very powerful ally."

"Do you honestly think people will accept that?" Erica asked.

"I am just saying that is a truly bad move, look at how powerful Zaft is…all I am saying is we head up to their level," Andrew replied.

All started talking more, this wasn't easy at all. So much pain was caused that could never be forgiven, if Kira was truly back he was in for a lot of problems.

Arctic Ocean-Floating Station

Logos Forces

"Sir, we have launch of a Zaft mobile suit," one officer said on the station.

"How many?" the commander asked.

"Just one sir…checking data base," the officer replied.

The commander knew Jibril ran back to his ship.

"Mobile suit data confirmed sir…Zaft model Destiny," the officer reported.

The commander and all of the alliance and logos knew that was one of the top models that were in the unit of the devil machine.

"Start defensive…launch our machines, provide cover," the commander said.

"Yes sir," all of them quickly said going to work.

Outside on the floating platform started living up. Anti air cannons were raised up to the surface as well as surface missiles. Mobile suits soon followed as about thirty Windams were making their way to the surface of the frozen platform.

All took positions ready to counter when needed.

"What is the status of the reinforcements?" the commander asked.

"None sir, we cannot get communication or radar at all, I cannot break out of it, the source is that warship but I have done all I can," the officer replied.

The commander still didn't like this; they had the number advantage however that ship was well known for ultimate destruction.

"As soon as it is in range open fire," the commander ordered.

The officers acknowledged as they prepared for battle.

Jibril's Ship

Jibril ordered the launch as he maneuvered the ship behind the structure, there was no escape that massive warship was bigger but faster, so they had to win here.

"What are you thinking Lord Jibril?" the captain asked.

"Send out the armor as soon as that mobile suit engages the other forces, launch our machines and have that ship assaulted," Jibril ordered taking his seat.

As soon as the ship was behind the structure the freighter opened up revealing more mobile suits and Windams.

Underwater was the dreaded Zanza-Zah, the pilots were on board as they unhitched from the bottom of the ship and moved into position.

Jibril now waited as that was all he could do, that warship was blocking his path forward so there was no retreat.

Zaft Forces

With Shinn

Shinn flew forward as he saw the floating base. "Now I am number one," Shinn kept telling himself as he flew straight into the fray. Shinn took hold of his long range beam cannon as he aimed it and opened fire at the Windams approaching.

Doomsday

On the bridge Ryu watched as Shinn took off and started his battle.

"Are you sure about this sir?" Willard asked.

Ryu looked down at him.

"He is very hotheaded, he is far to concerned with making himself look good and his ego is way to big for his first solo mission, he is still like a rookie," Willard replied.

Ryu didn't answer at first; a few days ago he had the worse feeling he never had. He could no longer feel the commander presence. That meant only two things, either Orb had killed him or something that could never happen which he didn't even bother thinking about since to him it was impossible.

"If he fails to live up to the mission I gave him then he is of no use, and I will handle it myself then," Ryu replied.

The bridge crew froze for a second, they had never seen the chairman in battle and now he was going to head into battle if things got to bad.

For Sarah that didn't matter if he got wasted out there then her life would truly be free.

Ryu knew watched as the battle started.

Aerial Battle-Near base

With Shinn and Windams

Shinn fired that long range shot as a few Windams tried moving out of the way but it was too late as the blast took out two of them.

Shinn started smirking as he flew in at quick speed.

Removing one saber he started firing with his rifle taking out another.

A Windam in his path started opening fire on him while backing up.

Shinn activated the shield generator as he flew in quickly; swinging the saber he sliced the Windam in half horizontally.

Shinn got out of that as the machines blew up.

Shinn got four down in that short of time and that knocked his ego way up higher then it already was.

Shinn flew in again as he watched a few mobile suits go right past him, about ten or so.

Shinn was about to pursue but decided to truly be number one he had to take out Jibril.

Shinn flew in further engaging more Windams as he approached the station.

Anti air opened fire on him as well as the missiles and more Windams.

Shinn was forced to start evading as he shot the missiles with his rifle.

Shinn cut another Windam down as he was getting a little to fancy as he moved the rifle behind his back and shot another missile.

However as he did that he made a grave error as a Windam came up from the bottom and sliced at him quickly.

Shinn caught it but it was a little late as he spun around it however they sliced his rifle in half.

Shinn dropped the rifle as it blew up.

"You dare!" Shinn said taking hold of the Windam's hand with the saber.

Shinn placed the other hand right on the mobile suit torso as he activated the palm beam cannon.

The blast flew out and straight through the Windam as that machine exploded.

Shinn flew out of that and smirked as he saw an opening for the base.

Shinn flew in quickly however a very large something had just popped out of the water.

Shinn was forced to stop as the Zanza-Zah had made contact.

Doomsday

Bridge

"We have incoming sir," Willard said.

"Prepare to counter, swat the annoying bugs down," Ryu replied.

"Yes sir," Willard said as they went to alert.

Outside the ship missile pods were opened and cannons were raised, they had perfect long range so the Gottfrieds took aim as did the Valliant's.

"Fire," Ryu ordered.

Outside

The ten Windams were flying in as they started spreading out however that wasn't going to be good enough.

All of a sudden a large barrage of missiles, cannon fire and heavy cannon fire was heading straight for them.

"Spread out!" the suit in charge ordered.

Suit started doing just that but as it got closer the barrage was far superior.

Three suits were taking down by missiles, another two were nailed by the Valliant's, three more by the triple barrel Gottfried cannons and one more by another cannon.

The leader was left all alone however one blast took out his arm and leg on one side.

"Impossible…this monster cannot be defeated," the leader said however another large blast was heading straight for him.

The leader shut his eyes as the cannon fire ripped straight through him blowing up the last machine.

Bridge

"One barrage total destruction," Willard replied.

"Little flies don't know their place, no one could ever bring down this ship," Ryu replied with great confidence. Only two people knew the ship well and that was himself and the creator.

Ocean Station

Inside the station

"Enemy mobile suit has neared our bases sector sir," one officer reported.

"Enemy mobile suit has engaged the mobile armor sir," another said.

The commander looked around, "Keep up the pressure."

"We lost ten machines on the first assault of that warship sir," another reported.

The commander could only shake his head, "What are they waiting for?" he asked meaning that warship.

"Battle seems to be at a stall sir," the first officer replied.

The commander saw as he looked over to the tactical people.

"Whenever you see a chance take the shot, keep pressure up, it looks as if they only have one machine…but stay cautious," the commander ordered.

"Yes sir," they all replied going to work.

Water Battle

Shinn was forced to pull his machine to a complete stop as this massive machine came out of the water.

"You are getting in my way!" Shinn yelled as the long range beam cannon was aimed.

Shinn fired the cannon as it was heading straight for the armor.

The Zanza immediately moved into action as it activated its positron shield.

Shinn had his usual smirk, as the blast connected, however that smirk died down as he saw a large shield was blocking.

"Impossible," Shinn said angrily as he got an alert from the side.

Another Windam had entered and was firing on him.

Shinn dodged as another came in from the back.

Shinn went to engage but the large armor had fully knocked out that beam and was now heading for him as Shinn went for altitude however when he did that the cannons on that armor were fired straight up at him as well as the Windams cannons.

"Annoying fleas!" Shinn yelled as he was forced to go back.

Shinn moved out of that but closer to the station and as he did that the stations defensive fire started heading straight for him.

"What now?" Shinn said angrily as he got another alert with the fire from the station.

Shinn started pulling out as the fire continued especially from the armor as those were a lot of shots.

Shinn finally was able to clear himself as he was able to slice one mobile suit to their demise as he cut through that one he spun around in the air and aimed that palm beam cannon firing at the armor.

However the same thing happened as that shield was activated and the attack was repelled.

"You are annoying!" Shinn yelled as he spun around and started heading right for it leaving the other mobile suits in the dust.

Shinn removed a saber as he knew if he couldn't beat it long range then he would have to do it short range.

However what he didn't expect was what happened as the armor opened up a little and an arm that looked like a claw was heading straight for him.

Shinn used his skill to evade the open claws however it still smashed into his machine and sent him flying into the ocean while other machines kept opening fire.

Shinn had never been this overwhelmed before and all it was doing was making him angrier.

However for the moment all suits were now converging on him and that armor was going strong. He had to get his act together and quickly.

Jibril's Ship

Jibril sat back and watched as so far they were still alive so that was a good thing. The mobile suits he sent out from his transport were moving to engage while a few of the more skillful pilots stayed back with him to protect him from any threats that got to close.

So far however Jibril liked what he saw and believed they could pull this off.

Doomsday

Bridge

"Should we fire now sir?" Willard asked as they were watching the battle.

Ryu looked at him, "We will not, he believes he is on the commanders level so let him be."

"Sir, this isn't looking to good, that kid had to big an ego, he is not the commander," Willard replied.

"You are correct, either way I have no use for a fool that cannot hold it together for this small engagement," Ryu told him clearly.

Willard turned back around as they watched this battle unfold.

Ryu was tapping his finger as he had a lot on his mind, what was transpiring was nothing to the thoughts he had in his mind. This had to end a lot quicker as he had a few answers of his own he had to get.

Ryu stood up.

"Sir?" Willard asked as he heard him get up.

Ryu turned around, "If you want something done you have to do it yourself," Ryu replied as he went inside the third floor elevator and went down.

Willard watched him go as he couldn't have meant what he thought he did.

A little later Sarah got a strange communication as she passed it to Willard.

The captain was shocked as he was ordered to open the hanger and did.

Mobile Suit Hanger

Ryu arrived as he was met by mechanics with salutes; Kira got them into shape about respect for the chairman when he was around.

"What can I do for you sir?" the chief mechanic asked.

Ryu told them.

"Are…are you sure sir?" the mechanic asked.

"I don't think I have to repeat myself," Ryu said as they quickly started readying it for him.

Ryu looked up, "Never thought I would have to use this," was all he said.

Onogoro Headquarters

Kira's Room

Ever since that strange episode Kira had been asleep for days and by the time the assault had began in the Arctic was when it happened.

Athrun and Cagalli made several visits as he hadn't changed at all. Mu made a few more visits as all people wanted now was his story and such.

Soldiers were still posted as they had to be cautious for when he woke up.

Lacus remained here as she had to be here when he woke up.

Lacus was dozing off when she suddenly got the feeling to look down.

She looked down as Kira was still asleep however that changed in an instant as his eyes opened.

To be continued...

(A\N): The next chapter, Kira wakes up, Ryu goes into battle, and more things are learned. Bye for now.