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Chapter Thirteen

Betrayal

Shuttle Bay Clyne's Plant

The Orb shuttle landed and the doors were opened to reveal Mu with the leader of Orb Uzumi. Siegel greeted them but what they saw next surprised them especially Athrun.

Kisaka walked out next with Cagalli; Athrun didn't know what hit him as he looked at her.

Cagalli looked around and saw him as well and she didn't know why but she had a feeling she would enjoy this trip.

Siegel greeted Uzumi as he walked out of the shuttle.

"I'm glad you were able to make this trip my friend," Siegel said.

Uzumi smiled, "I heard what happened, but this is more important for both of our nations at the moment."

Siegel and Uzumi went on.

Mu was his personal bodyguard and Andrew was Siegel's for the moment.

"Anything on what happened back in Orb?" Mu asked.

Andrew looked at him, "We found nothing, but we had to put it on hold for the recent events, it is crucial that this treaty is signed."

Cagalli met up with Lacus as they reacquainted, but Cagalli couldn't take her eyes off of that person she saw as she got out of the shuttle.

"Lacus, who is that?" Cagalli asked.

Lacus looked back to answer but there fathers interjected.

"It is a pleasure again Lady Cagalli," Siegel said as he approached her and Uzumi did the same to Lacus. Cagalli and Lacus greeted them as Siegel remembered the ones he had sent for.

"I have your escorts all ready, meet two from our best unit," Siegel said as all looked at the two.

Nicol approached first, "I'm Nicol Amalfi, it is a pleasure."

The other followed, "Athrun Zala, it is truly an honor to meet you both."

Cagalli looked at them and then to her father, "What did he mean by escort?"

Uzumi knew this was coming, "I asked him to assign a few to watch over you throughout this stay."

Cagalli frowned, "I already have Kisaka, but now you throw two more at me?" Cagalli demanded to know, but she was still courteous about it.

Lacus and the few that knew her smiled, she never did like this treatment.

"I want to be on the safe side, we will only be here a few days," Uzumi replied.

Cagalli looked at her father and then to the two escorts, "I suppose it won't be that bad,"

Cagalli said as she looked at the one called Athrun.

Each one had a small mass of security throughout this trip, Siegel had Andrew and a few Clyne fraction members, Uzumi had Mu and a few of Orb's elite guard, Cagalli had both Kisaka, Athrun and Nicol, while Lacus had the majority of the Clyne Faction, Siegel was going to assign Andrew to her, but she insisted that he would be better with him, since she was going to be around Cagalli a lot.

Athrun couldn't figure out this Orb princess, and he thought the time was going to be a little interesting while he was around her.

They finished up there introductions and made there way to a few separate cars they had waiting to take them back to the Clyne Mansion where they would stay throughout the trip.

"Have you gathered what happened at earth a while ago?" Uzumi asked.

Siegel looked at him, "I can tell that someone is planning these attacks well, and I fear it is someone from Plants, Panama was surprising but I saw the footage, and they were without trying to produce more warheads."

"It is troubling, and I fear that even with this signing it will change nothing," Uzumi replied.

Siegel looked at him, "I fear that as well, but it is better than doing nothing."

Uzumi smiled, "I agree," he replied as they continued until they reached the car.

Mu and Andrew were also into another conversation about the security.

"This signing outside will make it difficult," Mu said.

Andrew looked at him, "All passage between the Plants will be closed down, with the exception of a team of military engineers that will do work on the facility, but they are well known, other than that all travel is suspended."

They went on about security.

Cagalli looked at Lacus, "So any luck finding you know who?" Cagalli asked as Lacus knew who she was talking about.

Lacus quickly looked at her, "I never even looked; besides I doubt I will ever get to ask my question."

Cagalli said no more.

All of them continued until they got to there respective cars, Uzumi and Siegel along with Mu and Andrew got in the first car, and Lacus, Cagalli, Kisaka, Athrun, and Nicol got in the second. They got in the cars and they had little conversation while they drove to the Clyne Mansion.

Zala Plant

Zala Mansion

Patrick Zala was inside his mansion going over the scenario of the events tomorrow when he got a call from the Clyne Plant.

"What is it?" Patrick asked as he looked up from the documents of the treaty.

"Sir, the Orb shuttle has arrived and is heading to the Clyne Mansion as we speak," he told Patrick.

Patrick smiled, "I see, is everything set for tomorrow when the rest of the team arrives?"

"Yes sir, they suspect they are engineers, I asked for two shuttles like you wanted, and I will personally meet and give instructions to both," the man replied.

Patrick smiled, "Good, make sure the first one knows nothing of the second shuttle, just get them out of the shuttle bay and they will handle the rest."

"I understand sir, I will handle it," he replied again as Patrick hung up the phone.

Tomorrow was a critical day for him, both the Orb leader and Clyne's daughter were going to perish, but at the cost of his main weapon and ultimate coordinator, Patrick knew it was a pity, but Kira would not forgive that girls assassination, and would likely come after him, he had everything he needed from him anyway, a shame but it had to be done, both his wife and son would not take well to Kira's death, but he did not care, all he wanted was his world and it was so close he could feel it. Patrick sent Athrun and Nicol because they were more likely not to be able to accomplish the assassination and Yzak and Dearka would not hesitate especially Yzak as he wanted power.

Rau was going to observe with Patrick that day, as they didn't want any presence known. Athrun and Nicol's main job was to keep the Orb princess out of the area; it wouldn't look good to have too many killings at once. Patrick was confident they would handle that.

Military Facility

Yzak and Dearka were wasting no time preparing, they saw from the report that Lacus was not going to be near the two leader's location until it was time for her speech, she was going to be a few miles away talking to media and making small comments to the world press, that was when they had to do it. They looked over the map, and decided that Dearka would cover Yzak from one of the roofs from about a mile away, it was a tall building and he would have clear sight of the surrounding area that was like a small park. Yzak planned on getting as close as possible, he would take out the Clyne Faction guards with his weapon and then personally finish Lacus.

They were arriving after Kira so that gave them little time to prepare, there equipment was already being stored in locations that they chose and all they had to do was get it. Zala had a lot of units that were loyal to him on that Plant and they were responsible for city security so they could easily set up equipment and even help in there escape. Yzak studied every inch trying to get a feel for the land so he wouldn't have any problems, There was a small building to that overlooked the park and that was wear his equipment was stored, he smiled as he would make his entrance there. Dearka's was stored on the roof a ways away as he wanted it and he would be set to cover Yzak from any trouble by the Clyne Faction guards.

The unit that was to accompany Kira would go with him on the first shuttle, they were told to keep an eye on him and once Orbs leader was dead they were to make him join him, as he would be picked as the assassin, they were even given id and a few numbers and other things that would make him out to be a mercenary, working for a blue cosmos sub-leader, Patrick planned this out well, they were to take care of him and plant that stuff on him, then reveal they were a city unit that caught the assassin. They would go on the shuttle as part of military engineers project so they could be fully armed, they were aware and prepared to what they had to do and all that was left was to wait for tomorrow.

Kira's Mansion

Kira was in his mansion just about doing the same thing as Yzak was doing, he was going over the map of the area, Siegel and Uzumi would make the signing in a wide open area of the city square. Kira was pleased to know that Lacus was going to be a few miles away for the beginning so he could take care of this without the risk of her getting hurt. Kira didn't know why the leader assigned that squad to him, the excuse was for them to take care of any of the personal guards that were in the way, Kira knew that two he ran into from the fateful hotel night would be there, but that was nothing he couldn't handle. Kira didn't know why but he had a bad feeling about something so he decided to be extra alert.

Kira was going over his equipment he would take and it would be his usual, with all those guards he needed a lot of fire power, he also placed a few custom made devices into his bag as he knew they would come into use. He would arrive like an ordinary engineer carrying his two main bags, but as he got to the location he would strap up. Kira saw that he would be near a small ally that led to a main road and then to the city square, Kira needed elevation so he decided to take a detour and found a perfect spot on the map where he could get good range and accuracy. Kira finished with his planning and turned in early, this was going to be a tough assignment but nothing he couldn't handle.

Clyne Mansion

After the arrival at the mansion all had an dinner that Siegel planned and the two leaders went over what they were going to do tomorrow, it was essential that they get this signed with no problems. Lacus and Cagalli decided to turn in early, but Lacus first went over her speech she would be making, she had to handle the press matters and she would take a few questions, then she would head to make her speech right before the signing. Cagalli on the other hand decided she would be a little mischievous; she was tired of always being around guards so she had a plan to sneak out and walk around the city.

Andrew, Mu, and Kisaka were busy going over the maps and the positions the security would be, they wanted to make sure everything would go alright, this was crucial that they stay alert at all times, especially after what had happened down on earth.

Nicol and Athrun were doing a different matter, as per the leader's orders they were staying by the Orb princess, they had to make sure that she stayed out of trouble and no where near Uzumi and Siegel, they however didn't know about Yzak and Dearka's mission. They were patrolling the grounds, with Nicol on the inside and Athrun on the outside, Athrun was making rounds around the grounds when he found himself thinking about the Orb princess, he didn't know why but she interested him greatly, Athrun was walking towards the outer wall when he heard someone moving around behind him. Athrun was well trained, but he could swear that the movement was going away from him.

Athrun waited for a second and then quietly started to pursue, he leaned against a tree and saw the figure looking for something near the wall, Athrun couldn't see the persons face but he wasted no time as he rushed the figure.

The figure heard something moving behind them and as they turned around they found themselves on there back.

Athrun threw the figure to the ground and took his gun out of his jacket and pointed it at the persons head. There head was covered by a cloth, and Athrun wasted no time as he removed it.

"Who are you?" Athrun said as he removed the cloak and did he ever get a shock, as it was the Orb princess.

"Who do I look like moron," She said as she looked at the person, and she had to admit she was glad it was him.

Athrun regained his senses, "I apologize princess, but what are you doing out here?"

Cagalli frowned, "Don't call me a princess, and I am leaving I am sick of guards always around me, I just want a little freedom."

Athrun smiled, and chuckled, "Isn't that interesting."

Cagalli grew angry, "What are you laughing about, do you have any idea what's its like, I am tired of it."

Athrun looked at her, as he stood up and helped her up as well, "No I don't, but I cannot allow you to leave, it would be my head."

Cagalli frowned and Athrun had to admit she could be cute when she wanted to be.

"I just want an hour," Cagalli said.

Athrun smiled again, "Like I said it won't happen, but I have a better idea, how about I show you around tomorrow, the meeting won't really be that exciting," Athrun said as he had two reasons for saying this, one was he wanted to know more about her and the second was it would keep her away from the area Kira would strike so he could both accomplish his mission and talk with her more.

Cagalli blushed faintly, as she tried to hide it, but she wanted the same thing as him, "I will accept your offer, but we get to do what I want, is that clear?"

Athrun liked her personality, "Very well Cagalli, now please head back inside before you get both of us in trouble."

Cagalli smiled and agreed, normally she would use this opportunity to get away, but she was pleased he called her by her name so she did as told.

Athrun returned to his patrol a little bit happier.

Zala Plant

With Kira

As the next day came all participants for this were starting to gather, the unit accompanying Kira was already at the Shuttle bay, they were eagerly awaiting the arrival of Kira so they could get this done, Patrick spoke to the leader of this squad one last time and told him to be extremely cautious, if Kira were to suspect something wrong, they would be dead before having any time to react, he agreed since they were an elite unit so that was settled.

Kira woke up that morning and had his focus solely on the new mission he was given, but he had a feeling about something else, it was bothering him but he let go of it for now. Kira finished his final preparations as he grabbed his equipment and headed straight to the shuttle bay, when he arrived the people knew him and they showed him straight to the shuttle, Kira walked in and saw the unit in there not looking at him, Kira sat down and waited for the shuttle to launch, Kira was not getting a good vibe from these people, and with his countless mission completed he learned to trust that instinct, so was glad he prepared something else in his equipment and walked over to the squad leader.

"Tell me again Lieutenant, what is your purpose for this mission?" Kira asked.

The man looked at him, "That is simple sir, we will handle all security forces while you can focus solely on the target," he replied.

Kira smiled, as he patted him on his shoulder, "I appreciate it, it would be nice not to worry about it for once," Kira said as he got up and walked away, but not before leaving something behind.

Kira reached in his equipment bag and placed something in his ear, but he didn't turn it on quite yet.

They didn't have to wait long as the shuttle was launched into space. The man that was supposed to greet him never got the chance to, but he was still waiting for Yzak and Dearka to arrive.

With Yzak and Dearka

Yzak and Dearka were not wasting any time as they were preparing to leave as well, they were ready early but they had to wait for Kira to take off first, they waited at the base until the scheduled time and then left for the shuttle bay, they were only dressed like ordinary civilians as there equipment was already in the Plants. They arrived at the shuttle bay and saw that the first shuttle was already gone; he smiled as a man was there to greet them.

"Your shuttle is ready," he said as Yzak looked at him.

"Did he leave already?" Yzak asked referring to Kira.

"That's right, about twenty minutes ago, it should be cleared when you arrive," he replied.

Yzak didn't reply as him and Dearka boarded the shuttle that was now ready to launch, the shuttle launched and they were on there way.

Clyne Plant

The day of the important meeting had arrived, the people of this plant were well aware of what was going on but security was tight so they wouldn't be anywhere near them. They had an early breakfast and then had to leave to set up. Siegel and Uzumi left early to head to the main building in the city square so they could prepare there speeches, and then sign the treaty. Mu and Andrew went with them as they observed the security around the Plants, most of the security was being provided by local military squads, that they didn't know belonged to Zala.

Lacus and Cagalli talked with each other and Lacus was pleased to here what happened to her that last night, she was happy that her friend found one she liked and she wished her luck as she had to get to the small park area, she would be there most of the day with the media. Lacus was ready to leave and she wished her friend luck as she left with the majority of the Clyne Faction guard.

Cagalli was supposed to spend most of the time with her, but they both agreed she should go and get to know Athrun more. Athrun was pleased when he saw her that day as she seemed excited. This was really going to help Athrun's mission but he wanted to know more about her as well. Cagalli was pleased as they left and Athrun did as he promised and began showing her the city.

As the three cars left each observed the city as the security was tight, Siegel and Uzumi saw a number of citizens that were not really pleased with him, Siegel's polls have dropped drastically, they didn't think he cared enough for there safety as much as trying to push for a useless peace, they were starting to follow Patrick's words of stopping them by force, and that was what he wanted, Patrick released a lot of findings to the public and the people believed they had no choice but to use force to fully stop them. Siegel would not quit as this treaty was all for the larger picture, he knew he would not be reelected but he hoped that this would at least start a peaceful solution. They arrived at there destination and saw that the cameras were all set up and awaiting for them, they went inside the building to await for the time to make the speech.

Mu and Andrew used this time to look around the area; they had Clyne and Orb Special Forces guarding the main square with the regular Plant squads around the streets. Mu and Andrew took there place by the podium where the two leaders would stand and that is where they would stay.

Lacus and her guards saw what was going on as well, it was hard for Lacus to see people so torn between what they should believe in, and she hoped that with her speech she would be able to set things straight, she would not lie and would tell things how they are, she just hoped that the people would listen and not push so much for all out war. Lacus arrived at the small park area and got out as the Cameras flashed at her face as all the press were awaiting her, she put on a smile and got out while a few of her former fans were awaiting her she greeted all of them and walked up to the small podium next to the microphone and looked at all the press from all over.

"Thank you for coming shall we begin?" She asked as all reporters wanted the first question.

The Clyne faction guards were doing there job, but they would be easy prey for Yzak and Dearka, especially how they were bunching up.

Cagalli looked out the window as Athrun told them to head towards the main town, Cagalli wanted some time off so would give that to her, Kisaka unfortunately had to come but she told him to stay out of the way, the car stopped at the town and all got out.

Nicol took the front of them while Kisaka took the back, Athrun and Cagalli walked around as Athrun was showing her around, Cagalli had to admit she was enjoying her time with him.

With Kira

The shuttle landed on Clyne's Plant and all disembarked from it, Kira saw that they already had the car standing by as Kira saw them about to close down the shuttle bay, but they were putting on an act, the shuttle bay wouldn't close until Yzak and Dearka arrived. Kira and the other unit got out and they had two cars standing by, there were only six members of the other unit so they only needed two cars. These Cars would take them into the city and drop them off near the city square, where they would have to go in on foot. Since many of Patrick's units would be around here, they wouldn't have any problems. They got out of the shuttle and into the cars.

The cars left immediately as they needed to clear for another shuttle, as the cars left Kira was seated with the squad leader and two other members, the other four were in the other car. Kira was still getting a bad feeling so he didn't say anything from them; he had other ways of getting his answers.

The cars went through the city and as they pulled down a single street the units recognized the car and let them go with no trouble. The car stopped near an ally and all got out quickly as the car drove away.

The unit looked to Kira as he was technically in command for the time being and Kira first wanted to head to the small building that he saw on the map, as he neared it he had to be cautious of the Clyne and Orb units that were the in place here. Kira waited behind one building with the other unit behind him and when he saw it safe enough he made a rush for the door, but it was locked, all businesses were closed down for today as people weren't allowed near the square so they wouldn't get any business, Kira reached in his bag and pulled out his custom device and picked the lock, it only took a few seconds and he wasn't spotted so he went inside and the other unit followed them. After the last person was in Kira shut the door.

"What now sir?" the leader asked.

Kira looked at him, "Place your men around the windows and roof top, and then wait for my signal."

"Yes sir," they said as the leader did just that.

Kira took this opportunity to change into his equipment he grabbed his bag and switched into his assault clothes and placed all of his usual equipment he always uses in the exact spot. He had everything he had when he did that mission to take out Lacus, but he had a few more devices in which he would put to use later. Kira finished and tied the bandana around his head as he streaked a few black lines across his face, this way if spotted they wouldn't get a direct view of him, Kira clamped the clip in his UMP and went to the roof.

The leader was on the roof and saluted him, "Prepared sir?" he asked.

Kira looked at him, "Just wait for my signal and then drop the Clyne and Orb forces near here; I will take care of the rest."

The leader smiled, "As you wish sir," he said as he gave the order and all were prepared to fire.

Kira waited and waited until he saw the doors open to that small building and out walked Siegel and his target, the press people flashed cameras and the video people went live.

"Take out the cameras as well," Kira told him.

The leader nodded and gave that order.

Kira watched as they walked up to the microphones and began, and as soon as Kira saw the right moment he gave the order.

With Yzak and Dearka

The shuttle landed exactly twenty minutes after Kira and the other unit left. The shuttle doors opened and out came Yzak and Dearka. Another car pulled up after the other two left and was awaiting them. Yzak and Dearka saw them fully shut down the shuttle bay now that they were here. Yzak and Dearka got in the car and it drove away, they knew exactly what they had to do.

The car drove out and about a mile away from the small park area the car stopped and let Dearka out, Dearka smiled and got out quickly as he went inside the office building, it was operational and Dearka boarded the elevator to the top floor, once he got there he quickly jumped on the stairs and went out the roof doors.

After Dearka got out the car continued along the path to where Yzak would disembark, most of the units out here were from Zala's unit so they didn't worry. The car arrived near the small park area and Yzak quickly jumped out while the car then drove away, Yzak saw where the Clyne faction members were and he didn't waste any time heading to his assigned spot, his spot was a small abandon apartment complex, Yzak went in through the back and went through the building towards the front as he saw the stairs leading to the fire escape he saw his equipment and smiled widely.

Dearka went on the roof and saw his equipment stored on the side, he quickly got in on, it was practically the same as his mission except the colors were white and blue, Dearka got in on and placed all his equipment in place and grabbed his sniper rifle walking towards the ledge, he found the spot he wanted and lied down placing his rifle on the ledge for support, he looked through the scope and saw all the Clyne Faction members around the area, and he saw the target speaking, he moved over towards the complex and saw the fire escape doors opening so he had to get ready and he moved it back towards the Clyne faction members.

Yzak smiled when he saw his equipment, but was even happier when he saw the full black color, only Kira wore the black color and this meant Yzak would finally take over his position he got his equipment on which was practically the same and Clamped the box in his SAW. Having a high powered weapon out here meant it would scare off any civilians and would drop the Clyne faction members in no time. Yzak placed the ski mask over his face as he had to keep hidden here. Yzak was finished and smiled as he was ready to begin. He was fully prepared and walked right out the fire escape doors and smiled as he aimed his weapon.

City Square

Kira watched as they walked up to the microphones and began, and as soon as Kira saw the right moment he gave the order. Kira took a quick look at the security once again and saw where he was going to make his entry. Kira watched as Siegel and Uzumi were about to start speaking, he also knew it would not be long before Lacus joined them so he wanted to do it now.

Kira looked at the leader, "Prepare your team, take out the cameras and all guards nearing my entry point, I will handle the rest," Kira told them sternly as he made his way back inside the building.

The leader and one other man heard his order.

"What should we do sir?" he asked.

The leader looked at him, "I don't think he suspects anything at the moment, proceed with his orders, take out the cameras first then aim for the guards at the entry point, after that have the men hold fire, once he finishes the job we will take him out."

The other man nodded his head, "As you wish sir," he said as he used a private com signal to signal the other four positioned in this building, they heard the orders and waited for Kira to make his move.

Kira made his way down to the building and out one of the side doors, he removed the safety on his rifle as he was preparing to charge in, but Kira also smiled as he took out his hidden ear piece and turned it on, Kira put it back in his ear as he smiled, when Kira boarded the shuttle he planted a bug on the leader as he tapped him on the shoulder, after Kira removed his hand he skillfully slipped it into a pocket on the assault vest. Kira didn't hear the leader's orders but he was tuned in now, anything the squad leader said now he would hear. Kira didn't trust these men, which is why he did it.

Kira heard nothing and began to approach the front, there was a guard by this road but Siegel and Uzumi started speaking so he was listening closely, Kira wanted to rid as many as possible silently, so he crept up on this guy, he wouldn't be able to do this for long but everyone would be important.

Kira moved along the wall and when he did that he grabbed the man around the throat and violently struck the back of his head, the man was knocked out cold as Kira dragged him back, but unfortunately he was spotted.

"Enemy attack!" One shouted that was near and Kira glanced up at the roof and the leader knew that was the signal.

"All units open fire," The leader said as Kira was able to hear him.

Podium and Building

The shout was heard and many started echoing it, Siegel and Uzumi were speaking but stopped immediately when they heard some commotion, Mu and Andrew knew those words well and got on the stage.

The media people didn't know what was happing until the unit started opening fire.

The squad leader's words were heard over the com to the other members of the unit and they did as told, they opened fire aiming at the cameras.

Gunfire was heard and the next thing they knew there camera were blowing up, all hit the ground while the guards drew there weapons, but they only had hand guns.

Siegel and Uzumi were thrown to the ground by there bodyguards as Mu and Andrew were looking around.

"What is going on here?" Siegel asked as all were trying to duck from the gun fire.

Andrew looked at him, "I don't know sir, but it appears to be another assassination."

Kira wasted no time as he opened fire on the guards as he rushed out of the ally and fired his weapon skillfully, he was able to strike over five before they even had time to aim there weapons, Kira used his speed and got to a tree that was near the road that lead to the city square. Kira had his back up to the wall, but some of the guards that had there weapons drawn, saw him and opened fire hitting the tree.

Kira looked up at the roof once again and gave a second signal with his hand; the leader saw it and gave the command.

"All forces clear a path," he said as he was keeping a close eye on Kira.

Kira heard through his ear piece and the unit opened fire again, striking the guards in the opening, Kira fired as well to keep there attention off of the building, as he started moving to anything he could get behind. He fired and the unit fired and they were dropping the guards like flies as they were too confused at what to shoot at, each time they aimed at the building Kira fired and back and forth.

Kira got to another tree when a group of guards bunched up, Kira fired a few shots, and then snatched one of his lethal grenades off of his vest, and Kira popped the pin out and tossed it right towards the bunch.

The guards saw him do something and fired in the direction, but when they saw the grenade roll to there feet, they panicked, but it was to late the grenade detonated and took all of them with it. Kira used the opportunity and moved across the street and to a large metal trash bin that was near the edge of the square. Kira was out of his first clip and ejected it while clamping another in. Kira was about to make another move as when he poked his head around it was almost blown off; by Mu and Andrew they were able to spot the figure moving.

With Siegel and Uzumi on the ground, Mu and Andrew got them behind the podium as the gunfire was erupting in what seemed like everywhere.

Mu and Andrew saw the guards aim one way, but they were shot from another, they had there weapons drawn, but couldn't leave there leaders alone.

"What is this, how many are there?" Mu asked.

Andrew looked at him, "I don't know this is crazy, we have to get a better angle."

"What about them?" Mu asked.

"From what I can tell if they were behind us, we would have been shot by now, let's get to a different angle to get the situation," Andrew said.

Mu and Andrew turned to there leaders but they saw the figure moving from tree to tree, and Andrew swore he saw a flashback, Mu caught a glimpse as well.

"It can't be, we have to get closer," Andrew said as the leaders agreed and Mu and Andrew crawled to the edge of the podium, they looked in front and saw nothing but dead guards, they tried looking at the building but they were rocked by the explosion from Kira's grenade, they were far enough away that they were able to recover quickly but they saw the figure that ran behind that metal container.

"I know that is him," Andrew said.

"I guess his target is the nation leaders," Mu said.

Andrew looked around, "He must be out of ammo, we can use this, as soon as he tries to open fire, shoot at that position until I get near that container, I will go around and surprise him from behind."

Mu agreed and pointed his gun at the containers direction, hoping that he would come out from that side and he did, Mu opened fire and didn't stop, and Andrew ran to the container, he was in the front and went to the other side, as Mu fired until he ran out and needed another clip.

Kira and Squad leader

Kira was almost nailed in the head, but he noticed that the man wasn't stopping, Kira then noticed that his backup stopped firing as well, but the guards have mostly dwindled to nothing and the rest were taking cover with the leaders, Kira knew they would call for help, but the squads were loyal to the leader, and they would take there time arriving, but they couldn't take to long.

Kira noticed that the man stopped firing, and he was about to make a move when he heard something he thought he would never hear in his earpiece and it made him almost go into shock.

"The units are mostly done to nothing sir, should we continue firing?" the man on the roof asked.

The leader looked at him, "No hold fire, have them recharged so he can take Nighthawk out."

Kira's eyes went big.

"I understand sir, from what I heard the other unit will be in position soon," he said.

"As per the leaders orders Clyne's daughter will be eliminated, and since Nighthawk is a threat now, the leader personally gave me the order, so do not screw this up," The leader said.

Kira's shock was overtaken by confusion, anger and most importantly rage, he couldn't believe what he heard, Kira was trying to convince himself that they were lying, the leader gave his word that Lacus would come to no harm, and to top it off he wanted him gone as well, after all he did for him. Kira was no longer concentrating on the mission as he was listening closely.

"As soon as he finishes off the target have our unit rush him, we will get the glory and the assassin will be dead, a shame he was our best but he allowed himself to be taken in by that girls words, a fitting end for the both of them, so lets get ready," the leader said as he stood up to head down but the other man noticed something.

"Sir down there," he said as he pointed down.

The squad leader stopped and looked down.

Kira was taken in every word and more and more did his hate boil, the leader betrayed him, but the leader went back on his word to not harm Lacus, and that is unforgivable.

Kira closed his eyes, "After all I have done for you Zala, I wanted you to have your world, but now I am a threat…you turn on me when I have given my life to your cause, I would have taken a bullet for you…now I am no longer any use…the ultimate coordinator I am…and your right Zala I will become your worse nightmare, I will show you never to cross the ultimate coordinator…I will save her, and I will hunt you down Patrick Zala," Kira said as his rage has taken over, he opened his eyes and let loose his weapon he walked right out in the front as Mu and the rest in the building were confused.

"What is he doing sir?" the man on the roof asked.

The leader looked at him, "I don't know.

Kira looked straight at them and removed the ear piece from his ear, and pointed to his inside pocket.

The man was confused but the leader knew what that thing was, it was small but he knew of those devices especially since it came from the ear. The squad leader's eyes went big as he hastily looked in his pocket and found the bug.

"What…what is that sir?" the man asked.

The leaders eyes went bigger as he knew Kira heard everything, "It's a…" he tried to say but Kira removed his Socom and shot the man straight in the head, the other man was surprised but he soon followed as Kira fired at him. Kira holstered it and hastily fired at the windows he knew the other four would be in and he wasted the whole clip on them as they had little time to react.

Mu didn't know what was going on he saw the whole thing but Mu didn't fire as Kira wasn't shooting at him, Andrew got right to the back and as soon as Kira's clip ran out, he got behind him and aimed the gun at him.

"Drop your weapon!" Andrew shouted.

Kira was in no mood.

"Drop it now!" Andrew said.

The rest left were rising to there feet as they thought the situation was under control.

"This is your last warning, drop it!" Andrew said.

Kira laughed, "Today is not the day to be pushing me," Kira said as Andrew was confused, but Kira used his speed, and flipped right over Andrew landing behind him, Andrew and the rest were stunned, Kira easily pulled his arm behind his back and broke it.

"Stay out of my way, I am in no mood," Kira said as he reached for one of his smoke and gas grenades he threw the gas grenade towards the small crowd and they couldn't take it, Kira struck Andrew hard and knocked him out, as he released the smoke grenade that would cover his escape.

Kira used this and quickly ran towards the direction he knew Lacus was speaking, it was a few miles, but being the ultimate coordinator and being in the shape he was it wouldn't take him to long, Kira replaced his UMP Clip with another one as this was the last he carried, he was still full on spare handgun clips but this was his last rifle clip. Kira clamped it in and continued running, he used a few short cuts he remembered through the map and hopped he would make it in time.

Kira's mind wandered to what just happened, the man that was the closest thing he had to a father ordered his assassination, he went back on his word and a small part of Kira was still trying to deny it, but he knew the leader was capable, he tried to block out the thoughts as he focused on what he had to do and that was Lacus. Kira ran and ran hoping he would make it in time.

Small Park area

Yzak was finished and smiled as he was ready to begin. Yzak had to wait for a specific time to get out as he had to wait for Uzumi's assassination, Yzak and Dearka watched as Lacus was answering questions and it was nearing the end when she would have to leave, and this was Yzak's signal. He was fully prepared and walked right out the fire escape doors and smiled as he aimed his weapon.

Athrun and Cagalli along with the rest of the bodyguards were making there way towards this area, Athrun kept her distracted but he didn't know about Lacus and they were headed that way.

Unlike here the public was closer but Yzak's weapon would change that, Yzak was out and Dearka in the distance saw as he had already picked out his first target. Yzak was going to take out most of the guards first and then the girl, so he smiled as he saw them all nice and lined up for him, and he wasted no time as he opened fire.

Lacus was finishing up her speech she was thanking them when Yzak opened fire, Yzak shot his SAW and the fire power was dropping the guards like flies, Lacus quickly looked over as horror was overtaking the people and media as they were running and hitting the ground.

Lacus froze until on of the Clyne Faction guards pushed her to the ground, Lacus was scared as this was the second time she was being targeted. The guard got her behind the podium but could do no more as the SAW's fire power was too much to move around yet.

Up in the tower Dearka saw that and he would be his first target, Dearka saw the man in his scope and opened fire, striking him in the chest.

Lacus watched in horror as he was dead instantly. She saw all the guards falling as most didn't even have a chance to go for there weapon. Lacus couldn't move but she was looking for something to do, but the gun fire got closer to her and she was unable to do anything.

Yzak smiled after he opened fire, he targeted guards that were about to draw there weapons, he wouldn't let a shot get off, and the few he couldn't get Dearka at the top of that building got, as he had a perfect sight of the place and his rifle and skill were top level.

Yzak smirked as he started walking closer, but this time a few opened fire on him he missed, Yzak took cover from behind a car as he fired again causing them to stop, but Yzak's first box ran out and he had to switch to the second one, the guards fired mercilessly at him, but Dearka was picking them off, Yzak bought some more time when he used one of his grenades to clear the center where a few guards were hiding, that blast took out the camera's and part of the podium, Lacus was on the ground as she couldn't do anything, and now she was without cover. Yzak was aware of this but he still had a few nuances to take care of as his second box was in, he smiled as he rose up and fired again killing those men.

Dearka was pleased as they wiped them out, the guards around the city were loyal to Zala so when they called for backup they didn't come, the civilians all ran away and now Yzak was left with his target, he smirked as he approached her.

Lacus was on the ground sitting against the busted podium when she saw the figure approach she didn't know what to do, she stood up but Yzak fired around her causing her to stop. Yzak starting toying with her as she shot all around her, she was stuck standing there, she couldn't do anything, she felt a fear and closed her eyes as Yzak stopped about thirty yards from her and aimed his weapon.

Dearka was enjoying the show, but something caught the corner of his eye in the scope and it was fast.

Yzak smirked and aimed straight at her and then dropped it as he wanted to use his handgun, Yzak aimed it at her and pulled the trigger, but then noticed something as he did.

Lacus waited for the end but it never came as she felt herself be tackled off the podium as she fell to the ground, when she hit the ground she felt as if she was in someone's arms and they were rolling. As the figure got her out of the way in time, he hit the ground and rolled to a few trees that were near by, they covered them front and back as they were thick.

Yzak and Dearka were confused and then furious.

When they came to a stop Lacus opened her eyes only to have her heart beat quicken. She looked up and saw the lavender eyes she had been hoping and longing to see again.

To be continued…

(AN): I hope you liked this long chapter; the next chapter will be up by Tuesday. Bye for now.