Epilogue

Carrus watched, as Setsuna was escorted. It was the first time he ever saw his face. Setsuna had dark olive skin; his hair was long, dark, black and scruffy. His auburn eyes looked at the orb officers around him in curiosity, asking himself why were he and his men being let free, even with the 00 Qan [T]. Setsuna drew his eyes to Carrus, as Mayu appeared, wrapping her arm around Carrus. Carrus scratched at his uniform, the white Orb uniform on him made Carrus uneasy, when Setsuna began walking to Carrus.

"So… we meet face to face…" Setsuna said, an almost friendly tone sounded in his voice.

"Look, don't think this means we're friends or anyth…"

"I'm sorry for leading the attack." Setsuna announced, taking Carrus by surprise. "I was raised in an EA facility much like this. I got emotional when I discovered Gundams were manufactured here, and I never gave Orb a chance. For that, I apologize for sending you down this path of violence and war."

"No… I should thank you for that." Carrus chuckled, offering his hand to Setsuna, who looked at him in shock. "If it weren't for you and the EA, I probably would still be leading that same ignorant life I always had, just thinking that peace would last forever. I want to know how this one started, and what can be done to end it as soon as we can."

Setsuna smiled slightly, understanding his words. "You could come with me to ZAFT…"

"No thanks…" Carrus answered, as Mayu nodded at him, glad at his choice. "If I did that, I'd be choosing a side. Orb will remain neutral, right? Only through those eyes will I decide who is right."

"Spoken like your father…"

"You know him?"

"No, but I always admired his work when he and Lacus Clyne guided the Plants for three electoral terms. But if you don't mind… I don't believe I know your name."

Carrus smiled. "It's Carrus."

"Carrus Yamato…" Setsuna chuckled, as he took Carrus' hand, shaking it firmly. "I hope we don't meet on the battle field again."

"Same here... Setsuna."

Carrus looked up, as Setsuna's shuttle took to the skies, flying above Orb's shores. Carrus smiled, knowing he and Setsuna would meet again.

"Think it'll be hard?" Mayu whispered, her head pressed lightly against Carrus' shoulder. "You know, if you have to fight Setsuna again?"

"I think so..." Carrus answered. "But, I doubt I could anyway. If it comes down to it, I'll try and talk to him. It will only be if I need to, that I'll aim a gun at him."

"I hope it doesn't come to that..." Mayu whispered, as she looked up to Carrus, as he stroked her hair gently.

"Same here..." Carrus smiled, kissing Mayu softly.

(M.N: Reason, Nami Tamaki)

Note from the Author

Well, that's it guys. This is the result of my work for the sequel (in the eyes of some shameless fans :-P) for Gundam SEED. Don't forget those R&R's!

~Vaxercon