Undisclosed location…
Lord Djibril was a very short tempered man from what his servants had observed he was quick to anger and got violent albeit with his environment rather than people. As such lots of expensive things had been replaced at his estate this day as he raged about the colony drop that nearly killed a lot of people. He did not care about this do, no what he cared about was that one of his many production factories was hit. His investments in that business gone thankfully his assets secure but whoever dropped this colony interfered with business. If there was one thing that Djibril hated MOST is when people made him lose money. Having called a meeting of the massive LOGOS organization of various arms tech companies and arms providers they questioned why Djibril had called this meeting. Djibril quickly threw out accusations against the Coordinators and placed Durandal behind the attack.
"The Coordinators want war…sure they mask their attack by offering aid but no…no this is war gentleman!" his hand hit the table he sat behind for emphasis. The gathered members all talked among themselves for a moment.
"What do you suppose we do then Djibirl?" asked a member called Anderson Ashfrodite.
"I propose…WAR…gentlemen we know what happens when the flags of nations raise" he smirked with mirth at the prospect of commencing a war.
"How do you suppose we do this we have no proof of the PLANTS orchestrating this attack?" demanded Anderson.
"Indeed as good a pull as we have Alliance government would not push for war this soon after we established peace" commented another member.
"I already have our Phantom Pain unit investigating the matter perhaps they can get enough to place the blame on the coordinators" Djibril had never referred to the PLANTS as a whole. Always calling them Coordinators freely showing his distaste for them. LOGOS never questioned it he was good at what he did and left him to his racist views but what he was suggesting was risky.
"Where there is war there is profit to be made business to raise close and jobs to make for the good of us all" offered Djibril.
"Gentleman once Phantom Pain reports in…I hope I can get your answer" Djibril stood from his sat and left.
'Minerva' en route to Orb…
Suits zipped down Dearka and Yzak enjoyed their down time inside the 'Minerva's' cafeteria. Drinking water and being congratulated by the crew they currently held a positive attitude. Dearka as always enjoying the attention from the fair sex "Hah it was nothing just skills I learned over time honest" Dearka smirked leaning back on his chair arms behind his head. The female crew members present eagerly agreed with him and complemented him. Yzak just glared at Dearka hand to his chin watching him make an ass of himself. Smirking the white haired pilot decided to end Dearka's fun to make his better.
"Yeah why don't you tell them when you saved your girlfriend during the last war from an alliance mobile suit?" asked Yzak still smirking. Dearka froze and the girls pouted and some excused themselves while other glared at him for flirting with them when he was in a relationship.
"N-No we broke up a long time ago I mean I just" the girls cleared out and he raised his hand in a sad attempt to keep them there. Slacking on his chair Dearka sighed and frowned at Yzak who openly chuckled at Dearka's stare.
"Ass…" Dearka said. Yzak only smirked and downed the rest of his water. Doors sliding open Rau walked in as well in his suit zipped down almost halfway down. His ring hidden under his inner green T-shirt. Taking some food and water from the line he joined his pilots at the table waving them down before they stood to salute him. Sitting down and taking a bite off his 'specially' made sandwich by the cook who also slipped a napkin with her number written down on it. Rau pretended he didn't see it sparing the girls feelings with a rejection in front of the crew.
"Commander what's next? How are we getting back to space?" asked Yzak seriously.
"Chairman Durandal hasn't said anything yet…but I'm guessing once we head for the Gibraltar base" he said.
"Sounds good we could use the R&R after saving the world eh?" Dearka smirked Rau simply smiled and shook his head.
"Always the model soldier eh Elsman?" Rau poked at his subordinate. Dearka shrugged and grin at his CO.
"Life's too short to be so serious" he replied.
"You imply you're ever serious" drawled Yzak next to him. Doors to the mess opening two individuals walked in. turning to look at them Dearka and Yzak nearly gaped as their former comrade Athrun Zala walked in along with Cagalli Yula Atha. Thee four of them froze for a second looking at each other sensing what was about to happen to Athrun's mounting confusion Rau greeted him first.
"Ah agent Camille please join us…you as well Chief Representative" Rau offered smoothly. Both Rau's subordinates caught on that no one knew who Athrun was currently and the two new comers joined them with a nod.
"So 'Camille'" started Dearka. "What's new with you?" asked Dearka meaningfully staring at Athrun who darted eyes briefly looking at Rau. The commander smirked as he stood and excused himself to report to the chairman.
"I must take my leave gentleman I will contact you with further orders once we reach ORB until then as you were" stepping out Rau left the former allies alone.
"Camille…that sounds like a woman's name Zala" Yzak drawled hand to his chin brow raised at Athrun. Athrun sighed looking at Cagalli pointedly.
"What? I didn't hear you complain when I asked you about it" Cagalli frowned at him. Dearka only chuckled briefly.
"Whatever look guys what do you know of this Rau?" asked Athrun still burning with questions on who this man was.
"About as much as you do" Dearka shrugged.
"What? We served under the real Rau Le Creuset this makes no sense" Athrun frowned in irritation.
"Zala this is the first time we served under Commander Le Creuset we got assigned to him after that battle and Jachin Due." Yzak added.
"What…wait who was our last commanding officer" asked Athrun his mind working on suspicion.
"Commander Kira Yamato" Dearka shrugged indifferent. Cagalli blinked and looked at Athrun who in turn leaned on his chair face set in surprise. 'They don't remember' before Cagalli could speak she felt Athrun's hand on hers under the table she decided best to not say anything.
"Right commander Yamato" Athrun murmured something was going on and he had a feeling the Chairman may know something about it.
'Minerva' Captains Quarters…
Gladys finished buttoning up her Captains uniform as Gilbert shrugged on his coat. Looking at him she couldn't help but wonder how they always ended up in this same situation. She wanted children he couldn't give her dad her late husband did. Sighing she came up to him he turned to her and gave her that enigmatic smile of his that she couldn't resist. Their lips met halfway and as always she felt her chest burst with emotion. They parted and an automated beep was heard in the room. Separating the Chairman taking a seat behind Gladys desk inside her room and the captain went to unlock the door. Outside stood Rau Le Creuset who imminently saluted the Captain who returned the salute before inviting him inside.
"Chairman I came to report something interesting to you" Rau began.
"What might that be Rau?" smiled Durandal with curiosity.
"Athrun Zala is Representative Cagalli's escort" Rau said Gladys blinked in surprise.
"I see…well this quite an interesting discovery" Durandal already had gears inside his head turning and plotting. Rau oblivious nodded in agreement.
"What should we do with this information Chairman?" asked Rau.
"You will do nothing Rau…but I do have something in mind for Athrun Zala" Durandal commented. Gladys joined the conversation.
"Chairman are you thinking of asking him to rejoin ZAFT?" she asked and Durandal laughed openly.
"Ah Talia you can always read me like a book" he smiled at her. Rau himself thought the chairman might think of that but kept it to himself not wishing to assume.
"We are almost to ORB it seems I will speak with Athrun Zala before we arrive if you could find him for me Rau please bring him here" saluting Rau left to carry out his orders. The Commander decided to move in a slower pace to think over this information and why the Chairman would be so interested in Zala. Walking into the mess he was greeted by an interesting sight that perhaps he should intervene on Zala and the representative were arguing with part of the Minerva crew.
"How can you say that!" exclaimed Cagalli.
"Why should I care about the Earth Alliance less much Orb?" Shinn angrily repaired.
"People would have died innocent people who didn't do anything to you!" screamed Cagalli.
"People would have died I understand that but last time I checked people at the PLANTs almost died when the Earth Alliance fired NUKES AT US!" Shinn screamed at the end. A can in his hand was crushed luckily liquid free.
"I don't like the Alliance or Orb for that matter who put up such a brave fight letting her people be killed…I don't care how idealistic your goals are. When the people are dead…just sorrow remains" the last part he cringed a little looking down frown in place but pain clearly showed.
"My father died for his Ideals how dare you!" Cagalli nearly flung herself at Shinn but Athrun caught her in time.
"Cagalli don't!" Athrun scolded her. Athrun looked at Shinn frowning before speaking.
"If you're trying to provoke the Representative I won't allow it" Athrun affirmed.
"Like I care you can keep your country and your ideals...what's the point of ideals when your people are killed." Shinn said affronting his own stance.
"Enough!" the cold voice of Rau Le Creuset interrupted the argument.
"Camille Bedan…the chairman wishes to see you" Rau informed. Nodding to him and after making sure Cagalli was calm Athrun left her.
"Shinn Asuka" Rau addressed the young pilot. Walking up to the young man Rau punched him square in the face the young pilot was sprawled on the ground. Rubbing his fist Rau calmly spoke to Shinn who know had Lunamaria looking at him on the floor as the young man rubbed his chin glaring up at the Commander. "As a soldier of ZAFT you are expected to behave professionally in the presence of political figures ZAFT or otherwise. To blatantly pick a fight off duty or not is un-acceptable as a Red Coat pilot I expected better of you Soldier." Rau spoke to Shinn his voice full of authority and clear disappointment shown.
"What…I" Shinn was quickly quieted down by Rau.
"Do NOT talk to a commanding officer while he is addressing you pilot insubordination is a violation of Military conduct and can be punished by loss of rank pilot…now apologize to the representative…save yourself some face and honor to the ZAFT colors pilot" Rau barked at Shinn who was looking rather shock and mixed with anger. Lunamaria helped him up and under the unwavering glare that Shinn could feel coming from the other pilots mask. His body shook with rage for a little bit before straightening up and saluting to Rau. Looking at Cagalli who was actually in shock/angry at Shinn looked at him not sure what to expect.
"My behavior was un-acceptable and have offended you gravely Representative Atha…I apologize and hope my actions do not reflect on your views of ZAFT." Pushing off the young pilot left with Lunamaria and Rey in tow both saluting Rau on the way out. Dearka draped an arm around his commanding officer who looked at Dearka brow raised under the mask the expression lost to Dearka and yzak only shook his head at Dearka's casualness at Rau. While the commander had shown friendship to the pilots aside from a hand shake they kept physical contact to a minimal.
"Commander you really can be harsh on the fresh meat" Dearka smirked arms crossed Rau shrugged off the arm and yzak scolded Dearka about the casual contact.
"Thank you Commander…uh Le Creuset" Cagalli was still odd about actually calling him that.
"You don't have to I believe ZAFT personnel from the bottom to the top should behave to proper military conduct even off duty we must set an example." Rau explained himself.
"You are however welcome" he nodded to her and got ready to take his leave heading to bridge seeing if he could hail 'Flying Igloo' with the Minerva's powerful communication devices. Yzak nodded to Cagalli and left leaving Dearka and her behind.
"You okay?" asked Dearka genuinely asking it.
"Y-yeah it's just…never mind by the way have you and Milleara talked lately?" asked Cagalli just wanting to change topics. Smiling Dearka decided to retail Milleara and his last conversation and her braking up with him yet AGAIN.
ORB Underwater Hangar 'Archangel'
As Marrue walked the empty halls (semi empty) in some places as ORB crews sworn to secrecy worked on the massive ship. Arms behind her back she smiled at the crew members and greeted them as she had a nostalgic moment once more inside her ship. Making her way into the elevator she made herself down into the hangar. She got down into the hangar and walked to Mwu and the rest of the old crew working on the lone mobile suit currently in the hangar. Walking up to Mwu standing in front the 'Strike Rouge' looking at it with a frown on his face.
"So…this the only GUNDAM type unit we can have?" Mwu said frowning.
"It's just like the original Strike but was only built with a strike pack meant for Cagalli" smiled Marrue at him and Mwu could hear the humor in her voice and he only frowned deeper.
"It's pink" he said.
"So? I doubt the color is what people will be looking at" he frowned not caring for her mocking tone.
"It's pink…people will think a woman is piloting the suit" he frowned. She chuckled covering her mouth and patted his shoulder before walking away.
After talking to some engineers Mwu joined her on the ships bridge where Andrew was drinking some coffee and nodding at their direction.
"Just got a transmission from Mrs. Erica turns out that new ZAFT ship is heading this way with the little lady and the young man…Also" Andrew looked pointedly at Mwu. "A young man that Cagalli believes is Kira Yamato is on board that ship" Mwu blinked in surprise the kid was with ZAFT?
"But…she says he's calling himself… Rau Le Creuset" Mwu frowned and gasped. No he was dead but could this young man really be Kira?
"I need to see him myself can you" Andrew cut him off throwing him a set of clothes in a plastic bag.
"Think you can pass as an engineer?" smirked Andrew.
"Well I sort of flunked maintenance but I think I can pretend to know what to do" Mwu smirked back.
"Alright then al talk to Mrs. Erica and get us on the maintenance team so we can get a closer look please try to stay out of trouble" Marrue sighed shaking her head before leaving placing her hand on Mwu's shoulder on the way out he nodded in her wake and the two men remaining got to work on learning simple maintenance to not look like jack asses.
ORB Port Base 'Augusts'
Meyrin hailed ORB as they were escorted into the open port for the Minerva crews awaiting their arrival. "Minerva to control we are on route and ready to proceed"
"Hard copy Minerva we got a great day for beach weather clear skies I know a great bar if you want to join me cutie" the control man flirted. Meyrin chuckled at the control man and responded.
"Roger that control and sorry but I'm under the drinking age" she chuckled as he spluttered and apologize profoundly. After following the proper procedure to docking they got into the harbor and anchoring arms clamped on the ship firmly and a boarding ramp was placed for the passengers to disembark. The door to the outside opened and out walked the Chairman with Cagalli in tow on the other side of the plank various members of ORB's council where already waiting for Cagalli. As the company of the two leaders followed by a rather distracted Athrun with Captain Talia and the mobile suit pilots followed suit. The three local 'Minerva' pilots where in their respected red coat uniforms while Yzak, Dearka and, Rau where still in their pilot suits only the top half was completely removed and hanging lose on their waist.
Near base perimeter
Miriallia Haw saw the scene of politicians and soldiers mingling together hands being shake and words exchanged through her camera lens. She had magnified it as high an output as possible to get the perfect shots for her boss. As she took the pictures she had an ear piece on the mysterious voice from the other side spoke.
"As promised kitten shots of Chairman Durandal and the new ship that broke up that last piece of the colony entering the atmosphere" the voice was electronically modified to hide the sex of her contact. She had found him or rather he found her a few months back telling her how something big was going to go down soon. He claimed to have intelligence on OMNI and ZAFT about plans for building new GUNDAM weapons. He had been right apparently as her contact in the PLANT's confirmed an attack on Armory one. Taking more pictures she gasped as she saw Dearka Elsman casually standing back with Yzak in his pilot's suit and around his neck a locket he had gotten for the both of them during one of his shore leave visits. She grit her teeth as she looked at him 'Idiot why didn't you tell me if you were okay or not!' she thought angrily before clutching her own locket inside her shirt. Despite having broken up with him she could not in good conscious get rid of the locket…or HIM for that matter. Shaking her head to clear it she returned to the task at hand.
ORB port base 'Augustus'
Athrun was…confused his talk with the chairman had peaked his interest and the fact that the chairman said he would drop all charges of desertion and reinstate him not only to his former rank but PROMOTE him to a special forces member of FAITH. He was skeptical but the chairman said he believed Athrun would do great things and help all of mankind if he returned to ZAFT. He was intrigued but he also was not sure he had built a life here with the woman he…Athrun couldn't finish that as he looked on to see Cagalli being swooned over by that man Yuna Roma Seiran. He was the son of a prominent political family that was a strong supporter of Cagalli's father. Said political family had also financially aided in a BIG way on the reconstruction of the mass driver and the destruction caused by the last battle that was fought in ORB soil and waters when the Atlantic Federation attacked. This left Cagalli in a tough spot as the previously approved arraigned marriage is now a way to bail out of her debt to the Serians.
Athrun frowned and scowled as Yuna seemed keen on showing his 'affection' to Cagalli as he expected in front of him the most. Something Cagalli never out a stop on he shoved his hands in his pocket and turned leaving the area to wait in the car. As he did he did not notice Cagalli look at him with sadness in her eyes as yuna drabbled on about some thing or other. Meanwhile Rau watched the exchange with mild interest seeing Athrun walk away from the representative with less than pleased look on his face. He wasn't one for caring about others problems but if he figured correctly Athrun would soon join ZAFT and he just might have to work with him so it is only natural he would show a sign of willingness to work together. Before he could turn to leave some one bumped into him a man in a maintenance uniform.
"Ah sorry about that" the engineer apologized. Rau shook his head waving it off. "Hey…you seem familiar the mask and all" the engineer said frowning in thought. Looking at him Rau could not guess his mind ever met the man he was blond hair tucked into the maintenance cap uniform and a scar running across his face.
"Have we met?" asked Rau with a tone of suspicion.
"I think so…did you…fight in the battle of Jachin Due?" for some reason felt a tug on his head and flinched slightly.
"Yeah…" my mobile suit was shot down however in the final battle" he muttered glaring behind the mask at the engineer.
"I see…see this scar? I got it when my suit was…shot down by an enemy GUNDAM that damn thing nearly took my life but here I am I wonder who was the pilot?"
"It...Was guh" Rau held his head feeling a little squeamish all of a sudden blinking away the nausea he steadied himself.
"Kira…Kira Yamato…I shot his mobile suit down the…damn I read the report I'm sure what was its name" behind the mask Rau closed his eyes and searched his still fragmented memory.
"L…" something echoed inside his head. Rau held his head again this time with both hands rubbing the sides of his forehead thinking. The man looked on with a rather confused expression but something else was held behind that look Rau could tell this man was a soldier his stance his 'perfect' stance he knew when someone was military civilians were always jittery. When they stood they always did something…weather it be leaning to one foot or just blinking to even looking down to the ground. This man however was in perfect stance weight distributed evenly standing with shoulder straight and despite his 'relax' demeanor he asked specifically names and the pilot of the suit.
"Well whatever it was its gone so no point to it now I suppose" tipping his hat to Rau the engineer. Walking away Mwu La Flaga glared in the general direction he was looking into. Nothing ZAFT did something to him…he knew it he felt it in his gut this was him this was the kid no matter what anyone could tell him Mwu La Flaga was certain this was not Rau Le Creuset this was Kira Yamato and he was brainwashed to be that…bastard. Putting his hands in his suits pockets he made his way out of the port to head to the 'Archangel' inside the secret base.
Exiting the base with everyone in tow Cagalli tried to find Athrun only to catch a glimpse of him getting into a cab and driving off. Sighing in sadness she allowed Yuna to guide her into the limo as the representatives all dispersed into their own cars they all moved to the main palace. The drive was short if filled with Yuna talking about how he missed her oh so terribly. When they arrived at the palace Cagalli requested some alone time and the Chairman that had decided on a whim to accompany them decided to go with the rest of the council who insisted they take a tour of the palace that had survived the attack on ORB during the war.
As Athrun had left deep in thought over his conversation with the chairman he had failed to notice something. A car a black average car following at least three cars behind. Inside said car were four men all dressed in what one would call casual attire but still heavily armed. Wearing flak vest in green color and mid-range 21'st century A.D weapons M4 Carbine rifles one however packed an M-14 sniper rifle. These museum pieces where old but untraceable and could just as easily be traced to any god forsake third world country. They made especially sure to have no dog tags no marks on their clothing of any kind simply looking like regular civilians. That was until they geared up and awaited orders. These men where four ex-ZAFT soldiers who fought in the African front during the first Valentine war more importantly these men where 'Desperado Enforcement' leading the team with an ear piece gloved hands gripped the steering wheel with a sense of purpose as the driver kept his distance and speed relevant to other drivers to ward off suspicion of any kind. After some time driving a crackle in his earpiece told him he was being hailed. Pressing two fingers to his ear piece he answered.
"Den to Foxhound what's the status?" asked the rough voice of a soldier.
"Be advised Den we are following the target that's inside a Taxi heading to an unknown location over" responded Foxhound leader Andrew Walker. The old vet stood at 53 200 pounds of mean with slightly grayed hair at the side burns of his well cropped hair. The three men with him where his squad mates that all left with him after the war. To his right taking 'shotgun' was his Lieutenant Archer Anderson a cool headed man with a rather friendly demeanor the Lt was calmly humming something to himself elbow propped on the door his head leaning on a closed gloved fist. Behind him Joshua Hill their marksman youngest of the team a private in the last legs of the war he was a hell of a shot. And his spotter James Ramirez deadly with hand to hand combat and really loved knifes. These man had been assigned by command to follow what records called Agent Camile Bidan if he did NOT returned with the Representative to the palace. The men had assumed he would but where surprised when he did.
"Acknowledge Foxhound maintain radio silence until he reaches his destination when he does report and await further orders Den over and out" Andrew looked at his Lieutenant who shrugged and smiled at him sheepishly.
"Foxhound copies all over and out" signed out Andrew and followed the car through the road that overlooked the beach until the Taxi took a turn out of the main road. Passing the turn themselves they veered onto the right to an opening that came up that led to a heavily wooded area that people sometimes would use as camping areas. Immediately stopping the men locked and loaded and left the car to the get to the edge of the area that over looked the hill top. With luck they found themselves in a small wooded area and with his binoculars James spotted the Taxi had dropped off the kid on a remote looking beach house with some kids playing outside. Nodding to Andrew their commanding officer reported in.
"Den we followed the target to a home in the end of the beach on the main Island Yalafath beach house small maybe three…four rooms. I see some civilians near the entrance kids…a priest and."
"I got eyes on 'lady liberty' shes with the kids talking to Zala" Joshua quipped quickly from his scope on the M14. Their unit with beated breath waited for orders the rest of the squad lock and loaded their M4's checked their clips and gear and where ready for the order.
"Den 'lady liberty' has been confirmed and found Lacus Clyne located awaiting further orders." James frowned. He knew what was coming 'Desperado Enforcement' while fairly knew had been slowly getting a reputation for brutality on the operations they had been hired to do from companies putting down protestors quietly to some high profile terrorist assassinations. James worked differently no civilian casualties and only shoot if shot at unless the target poses a clear threat. With bated breath the squad awaited orders the ear piece on Jame's ear crackled and their orders were received.
"Understod…"
Atha palace
Cagalli had taken a shower and cleaned herself up nice and well and made her way to the meeting room to debrief the council and see how the situation was in the world. After this incident no doubt the Atlantic Federation would over react. Once she entered the council room she was surprised to find chairman Durandal sitting in on the meeting as everyone including the chairman himself after she greeted them all she took her place at the head of the table and started the meeting.
"Chairman Durandal may I ask why you are in this meeting?" asked Cagalli while not entirely angry or disapproving she still preferred ZAFT remain out of HER government decisions.
"I have the answer to that Cagalli-sama~" Yuna spoke up winking at her making the chief roll her eyes. "You see…the Atlantic Federation has declared war on ZAFT over this…incident" Yuna said carefully. "Taking their previous stance on our neutrality they are demanding we join the Atlantic Federation" Cagalli stood up frowning hands slamed on the desk.
"Are you REALLY considering this madness AGAIN!? My father sacrificed himself along with our other members to save this nation the face of being dragged into their war!" Cagalli was furious. Calmly another member a senior one calmly responded to her accusation.
"We are not considering in fact we have already sent our rejection knowing you would not agree to it but" said member turned to the chairman and he nodded smiling to Cagalli.
"I have spoken to my council members through your communication officers and we are in agreement to make an alliance with ORB. I understand you will decline this instant but please think it over the Atlantic Federation will attack again…ZAFT offers its full support in fact if you agree I have already given the order to mobilize our Gibraltar forces here to help you defend your nation" Durandal calmly spoke making his intentions clear. Cagalli protested.
"It will be the same as siding with the Atlantic Federation!" exclaimed Cagalli.
"No the Federation expected you to fight in their war all I ask is that you allow my forces to use your facilities. In return should the Atlantic federation show itself here we will defend you against all attacks? We will not ask your force to leave the mainland NOR ask you to engage outside your borders." The chairman Durandal calmly stated back to the still flustered Cagalli. Clenching her fist she looked around the room to notice everyone had pretty much already agreed to the decision opposing it now would look bad. She sighed this WOULD protect her citizens and possibly prevent another massacre to happen. Her people would have in no doubt find comfort in having a big nation backing them up not to mention the promise to stay out of the war was…TOO good to be true. She had little choice on the matter this time.
"Very well Chairman Durandal as of today the ORB union and ZAFT have entered into an alliance. I hope we can make this alliance a long and prosperous one" standing up both parties shook their hands an official statement would be reached soon and made public to the entire human race that as of this day in cosmic Era 73 ZAFT and the ORB union are an allied front defending the aggression of the Atlantic Federation.
Near the beach house
"Stand down Foxhound I repeat stand down 'lady liberty' will not be taken down today. Command has updated on the situation and we are to cease this operation until further orders return to your FOB (forward base of operations) and remain on standby until you receive further orders." Sighing and hardening his eyes at the target so close yet so far he confirmed and that day Foxhound pulled back and the world is shaken as war has returned to Earth and the world stands as the flames of war Ignite the fire.
Chapter 4: The Oath to joy begins with a grand swing…
I am SOOOO SORR FOR THIS! I have been unable to write for MONTHS thanks to collage after I started the spring semester my job and homework of papers and SO MANY PAPERS were stacked against me. I am so sorry for this long update wait but it was curcial I got my work straight in college and this became a backseat project when time was free and even then I barely got the motivation to write. I am just so tired on writing papers that this was more of a chore than an enjoyable thing to do so I procrastinated when I did have the time often only writing a few lines at a time and I didn't want to force myself beyond that because that would drop in quality and I think you deserve better. So please forgive this late update and know this story is not dead simply not my first priority BUT fear not as my workload is lessening and writing will once again be FUN not a chore.
The Atlantic Federation has declared war on ZAFT over the colony drop in response ZAFT allies itself with Orb. The players are in place and now the chess masters behind the scenes begin their campaign that will shake all of mankind.