Chapter 9… I had some time to think these days. Hmm…
The author is too lazy these days and is just lounging about…
Disclaimer: Some wishes don't come true…
Dark Hearts
Chapter 9: Peaceful Negotiations…
EA HQ: Conference Room:
"Kira? What makes you think I would know you?" The man now revealed as Agira quirked an eyebrow after hearing Kira's statement while trying to mask his facial expressions to hide the pale expression that would have been on his face.
A chuckle could be heard from the comm. as Kira replied. "So you're still alive after these years… as for the reason that you know me, is because that saying you don't know me would have been blasphemy."
As most generals turned their gazes towards Agira, the man let a smile grace his lips in an 'I have everything under control' way to hide the nervousness he felt at that exact moment. "Very nicely phrased, Kira. Care to elaborate this to the other members of this conference."
"Very well. As most of you present know, General Agira is a full Blue Cosmos supported, right?"
All nodded their heads.
"But most of you wouldn't know that he was a scientist in his youth before he entered the military."
The men and women seated took on curious expressions at the words.
"Hmm… let's see, the only information I can give all you for free right now is that he knew my father before he died; nothing more, nothing less. Now back to the matter at hand, have you decided on my demand?"
"Yes. We deny your terms of us abandoning JOSH-A and the CYCLOPS system." Agira answered.
"Ah, I see. Well unfortunately for you guys, I really hate the man that had just spoken to me…"
These words were the end of the communications. At that exact moment, all power was lost in the HQ.
"Sir, we have a power loss!"
"I can see that. Boot up the back-up generators." Agira yelled at the top of his lungs as everyone in the room started to panic.
"Negative! We received transmission that said all generators in the base are blown out!"
"Shit…"
On the outskirts of JOSH-A:
Kira let out an audible sigh as the communication is cut and M3 hacked into the EA firewalls in less than a second. It gave the command and put all generators on 100x overdrive for a second.
I can't believe Agira is still alive… were his thoughts as he proceeded into the next stage of his plan. "M3, pick us up."
"Acknowledged."
Honey, who was that Agira person? Lacus asked, picking up his distress thought.
He worked on OUR project with my biological father and betrayed him to the Blue Cosmos…
A gasp escaped Lacus' lips as she realized the meaning behind his words. I think I want to kill him.
Ha, that's why we're proceeding with the plan. What should have been destroyed in the first place should be destroyed. He said and opened the car door before walking to Lacus' side and opening her door as well.
Hmm… don't forget about that MS collection that you promised!
Hai hai. Your wish is my command.
That elicited a giggle from the pink haired as she gave him a quick kiss before he picked her up in his arms. As if on cue, the Seradom Gazer landed next to them with the tiniest of noise and Kira jumped onto the outstretched hand with Lacus in his arms. They soon entered the cockpit again and returned to their seats. "M3, have you completed stage two yet?"
AFFIRMATIVE
IT IS CURRENTLY WITH THE X-SERIES
"Good." It seems that we now have a Strike Dagger.
So that's why we had to travel by car. You could have told me.
Aww… but I wanted it to be a surprise… Kira pouted innocently.
There, there; feel better now? Lacus teased back.
I'll have my revenge later.
They both laughed at the irony of that considering what was about to happen.
STAGE THREE IN PROGRESS
OUTSIDE OF CYCLOPS RANGE
MANUAL CONTROLS…
OVERWRITTEN
PROCEED?
"Why not?"
ACKNOWLEDGED
ACTIVATING CYCLOPS SYSTEM
Sadistic grins found their ways up the two's mouth as they watched what should have happened a few days ago happen in front of their very eyes.
The total annihilation of JOSH-A.
Archangel: Bridge:
"Captain! We received reports that JOSH-A had lost all power!"
Murrue Ramius turned towards the anonymous speaker and asked something out of ordinary. "How far away are we from JOSH-A?"
"Ha? Uh… about one hundred and seventy six kilometers from gate one."
"The brunette captain exhaled a sigh of relief but hardened herself immediately. Surely they won't do that…
Flashback
During the meeting between the four aboard Archangel:
"So what are you planning to do?" Mu asked.
"Ask them to abandon JOSH-A and the CYCLOPS controls."
The two officers' jaws dropped from the answer.
"And if they refuse?"
"Simple. We let what should have happened happen." Was Kira's 'simple' response.
Flashback END
Murrue sighed at the memory just as Mu came through the door and walked to her side. With impeccable timing, he arrived just in time to see an absolutely HUGE explosion engulf JOSH-A in the distance with a sound similar to infinite fried electronics.
"Oh my god…"
Panama:
"Sir, you need to see this."
"Hmm?"
As the footage of JOSH-A's annihilation played on the main screen, all officers were silent for a few seconds before riots occurred.
PLANTs:
Patrick Zala was brooding in his office with an expressionless face when a screen suddenly popped in life next to him.
"Chairman Zala!"
"What is it?" he asked, annoyed at the interruption of his brooding.
"We are sending you the footage of what happened in Alaska just a minute ago.
His brows knitted together as the file is transferred and he opened it with a single tap on the screen.
He couldn't stop laughing for five minutes after that.
ORB territory: aboard the Sleeping Lioness:
"What? Are you sure?" Cagalli seemed unnaturally pale after the reply from the other side of the line and disconnected in an impolite way.
From his side, Athrun quirked an eyebrow. "What is it?"
The blonde girl turned towards the blue haired with an un-Cagalli-like expression on her face. JOSH-A just vanished from the radar.
Silence insued.
Chapter 9 END
This chapter is a turning point in the story so I kept it extremely short to make it more effective!
Ha! I finally made them do something BIG!
And Lacus gets a Strike Dagger as a start of her collection. (Not including the ZAFT ones)
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Next Chapter: Conscience? Sorry, don't have one.
