Disclaimer: There's been a change in plans with one of the new Gundams I'm introducing. Instead of being used by the Earth Forces it will be stolen from them by a ZAFT spy who will also run into Flay in the Alaska base who is also going to be Heero's rival and I've decided that the new Gundam will be equipped with the Zero System. But I can't tell you how that happens just yet, you might find out later in this chapter or not. Please enjoy the instalment of chapter 14.
"Speech"
'Thought,'
"Communications"
Freedom, Justice and Wing-Zero.
"Have you heard of a ZAFT commander called Andrew Waltfeld the Desert Tiger?" I asked tapping the steering wheel as we waited for the lights to change.
"Yes he's a very infamous commander who's very laid back and never fights his battles by using dirty tactics but I don't remember what he looks like," Lacus replied sitting beside me still dressed in her blue bikini with short shorts and a white short sleeve button down shirt, left unbuttoned. "I also heard he and his lover Aisha died in combat fighting against the Strike,"
"I don't think he's dead Lacus. This place we're going to serves Doner Kebab and there's only one person I know who insists on having them with yogurt sauce," I said parking the car outside the café after the lights changed. "Just leave everything to me,"
"I don't know if I should be afraid or relieved," Lacus teased.
"You are so getting a spanking tonight," I mumbled leading her to an empty table.
The plan was very simple, we'd order Doner Kebabs and when they arrive I'd suggest that Lacus put chilli sauce on her's. If Waltfeld was in here he'd come up to our table and lecture us about how wrong it was to even think of putting chilli sauce on our Kebabs.
"So these are Doner Kebabs?" Lacus asked as the two plates were placed in front of us. "They look delicious,"
"It'll taste even better when you add some chilli sauce to it," I said and right on cue someone came over and grabbed the bottle of yogurt sauce.
"Have you been drinking or something kid because you're obviously not thinking straight. The only way to properly enjoy a Doner Kebab is to add yogurt sauce. Wouldn't you agree Miss Lacus?" the man asked.
"I'm not sure I've never had Doner Kebabs before now," she confessed holding a single finger to her cheek.
"Well then you are in for the treat of your life little lady. These Kebabs only taste good when you add yogurt sauce," he said taking the third seat.
"And if she gets both sauces on her clothes I suppose you'll take us back to your place where you'll have Aisha give Lacus a bath and give her a nice fancy dress to dress in? Just like you did with my sister and Cagalli," I interrupted grabbing the yogurt sauce from him.
"I guess it depends if we're attacked like last time, pilot of Wing-Zero," Waltfeld replied smirking at me. "I see you got my message,"
"What message?" Lacus asked generously coating her kebab with chilli sauce.
"She's ruined it!" Waltfeld wailed childishly drawing stares from the other customers.
"That message," I added rolling my eyes at his childish behaviour. "Zala's changed the target of Operation Spit Break hasn't he?"
"That's right, he thinks destroying the headquarters will end the war making it easier to carry out his plans," Waltfeld answered.
"I don't think Zala will win this time, something tells me the Earth Forces know about the changed in the operation and I think it might have been Rau Le Creuset. Zero just informed me that some information about the Alaska base defences was copied less than three hours ago. It looks like their leaving enough troops to make it look like they're not simply abandoning the base," I replied trying out the yogurt sauce this time.
"Now you know another reason why I've been coming here. This place is full of civilians and I hardly ever see any soldiers. Can Zero find out what the Earth Forces are hiding?" he asked calling a waitress over. "I'll just have a slice of apple pie with maple syrup and cream,"
"Very well sir,"
"Zero's already working on it but he's sifting through 8,000 reports a minute while trying to make it look like their database hasn't been cracked. Hold on, someone in the higher ups just accessed a room where only top level officers are permitted but there's high level firewall in place and twenty operators to alert them if anyone tries to gain access. If I'm right those operators with be gone before the attack is meant to take place so Zero shouldn't have any trouble when it happens," I answered, my eyes widening when Zero found something. "The Archangel's been reassigned to the 5th defence group, knowing Shinobu she's already helped to upgrade the ship's defences, nevertheless I'd really feel better if Kira were there to protect her but he doesn't have a Mobilesuit,"
"Why don't you assist them in the battle? Zero has a way of remaining invisible doesn't he?" Waltfeld asked as his pie was placing on the table. "Thank you ma'am,"
"Only to visual sensors, if the Earth Forces are still using ships and jets they'll see me," I replied polishing off the rest of my kebab.
"What about that new Mobilesuit ZAFT has built? From what I know its specifications haven't been made public so no one would know it's a ZAFT Mobilesuit," Lacus added smiling at our dumbfounded expressions.
"The goddess of cuteness has spoken," I said making her poke her tongue at me. "But she has a point, the new Mobilesuit is equipped with an N-Jammer Canceller. If Zala thinks it's been stolen by an enemy spy he'll need to focus most of his attention on finding it,"
"Actually there are two other Mobilesuits that are currently near the completion stages of their construction. And chairman Zala has placed me in charge of commanding a new ship that's specifically intended to carry two of the three new suits. I've been told by Zala that he wants to redesign it to accommodate Wing-Zero but without details of its design they can't move ahead with the reconstruction," Waltfeld explained finishing off his pie. "Not only do they serve my favourite kebab, they also make great apple pie,"
"Did your mother drop you on your head when you were born or something?" I asked while Lacus giggled at the display.
"Why don't we head back to my place so we can talk more about our plans in private?" Waltfeld suggested leave a wad of cash on the table enough for all three meals.
"Sounds like fun," Lacus said getting up from the table. "Coming Heero?"
"Lead the way Desert Tiger," I murmured taking Lacus' hand.
Waltfeld's Apartment.
"Aisha I'm back, so put some clothes on I've got Wing-Zero's pilot and his girlfriend with me!" Waltfeld called out as they stepped through the door.
"Does Aisha spend most of her time naked?" Lacus asked surprising me with her question.
"As long as we're alone, she only put on clothes when we've got company. Aisha!" Waltfeld called out again not hearing her the first time.
"I'm on the couch," came her sultry voice a slender arm appearing from the other side of the couch. "I accidentally left my clothes in the bedroom when you left,"
"There's no need to get dressed on our account. Heero sees me naked all the time, even since he started living with me," Lacus replied taking off her button down shirt.
"Lacus the last thing we need right now is two naked women not that I have anything against it. I'd rather be the only person to see you in your birthday suit, but if you want to get undressed that's your choice," I said placing a hand at her waist.
"You really take romance to a whole new level don't you kid," Waltfeld chuckled sitting on the back of the couch running his hand through Aisha's hair as she rested her head on his leg. "Seems you and I have a lot in common. We treat our girls with respect and in return they let us see what they hide from everyone else's eyes,"
"I'll just go put some clothes on then," Aisha said giving Waltfeld a quick peek before sliding off the couch and heading past Lacus and I to the bedroom, making sure we got a full view of her naked body.
"She did that on purpose," I stated snapping my attention away from Aisha's shapely backside to Lacus' face. "Now my mind is tainted with the image of another woman's ass. Fortunately that ass holds no candle to you ass Lacus,"
"I know Heero," Lacus replied sweetly. "Want me to get naked?"
"No, I can wait until we go to bed," I answered, getting a pout from her. "Don't pout at me Lacus,"
"You two are already acting like a married couple," Waltfeld chuckled following Aisha into the bedroom. "I'll just make sure she puts on something appropriate,"
"Andy I don't feel like getting dressed, it just means I'll have to get undressed for bed," Aisha complained sticking her head out of the bedroom.
"Then don't. Just put some underwear on or something. Not the first time I've seen a naked woman in someone else's house," I said feeling Lacus' bikini clad breasts pressing against my arm. "Not counting tonight of course,"
After going over the schematics of the battleship Eternal last night, I found it would be fairly easy to accommodate Zero without making too many modifications, it would simply be a matter of placing Zero between the two suits the ship was originally designed to carry. Lacus had fallen asleep by the time we were finished so Waltfeld graciously let us sleep in the guest room, Aisha was already stripping out of her denim hot pants and black satin bra and g-string combo while Waltfeld cleared our cups off the coffee table. When I carried Lacus to the guest room she woke up long enough to strip out of her bikini and short shorts and crawl into bed while I was still dressed in my boxers. The next morning I woke up and found Lacus draped over my body using my chest as a pillow with one of her legs resting between mine and the blanket somehow pushed down to our feet exposing her cute perky backside for all to see.
'I know Zero. Today Zala becomes the new Supreme Chairman of the Plants. It's not something I'm looking forward to,' I thought, feeling Lacus stir against me. 'It's just one more reason we need to fight, but Zala will try to use you in operation Spit Break. And I doubt I'll be under Chairman Clyne's command anymore. So where does that leave us? Stop looking through the Earth Forces computers for now there's no way we'll no what there planning at this point. We need to contact the Archangel, I'm on my way up,'
Disentangling myself from Lacus without waking her I quickly dressed and quietly made my way into the living room where Waltfeld was busy making out with Aisha on the couch who was dressed in nothing but a crimson pair of boyleg lace panties. They were so deep in their French kiss they didn't notice me slip through the front door after grabbing my stuff, I had a feeling once the public appearance was over a ZAFT pilot under Zala's direct command would attempt to board Zero and meet up with the fleet amassing for the commencement of operation Spit Break. Boy was they in for a surprise if they tried activating Zero without the proper code.
Zero's Hanger.
I was surprised at how little security there was when I arrived at Zero's hanger to stop me from getting in, there was only a single guard who was sending text messages to his girlfriend. However Siegel Clyne was there standing on the catwalk in front of Zero staring up at my Mobilesuit with worry printed all over his face.
"Mr. Siegel, what brings you here?" I asked coming to a stop beside him.
"I wanted to see this machine one last time before Chairman Zala sends it off to partake in operation Spit Break with its new pilot," he answered dropping his head in remorse. "I wish there was something I could do to stop it from happening for I have a feeling it will play a vital role in ending the war,"
"Zero's not going anywhere and no one's going to pilot him except me," I replied raising an eyebrow at his confusion. "I'm surprised Lacus hasn't told you about the security measures I set up. A code is needed in order to active the primary systems, enter the whole code three times and you've got ten minutes until two Plant colonies are destroyed. I'm betting Zala won't risk destroying the Plants this way just to get what he wants and I have no intention of cooperating even if it means having to die,"
"I'm sure Lacus feels the same way," Siegel sighed. "By the way where is my daughter?"
"She's with someone I trust, though she doesn't know I've come here. I didn't want to disturb her slumber," I said my expression turning solemn. "I have a strong feeling Spit Break will end in defeat for ZAFT even if Zero were part of the attack forces, which is why I'd like to ask your permission to marry Lacus once the war has ended,"
"I only wish I could live to see such a wondrous day, I would have been honoured to give her away," Siegel chuckled giving a warm smile. "You have my permission to take my wonderful daughter as your wife someday, Heero Yuy,"
"Thank you sir," I replied watching him as he departed the hanger.
Regular POV.
Waltfeld's Apartment.
Guest Room.
An Hour Later.
Three things woke Lacus from her peaceful slumber; the first was the lack of warmth in the bed second was the absence of a familiar male body she fell asleep with, the third was the overwhelming smell of freshly brewing coffee. Peeling her eyes open Lacus indeed found Heero missing from the bed with the sheet pulled up over her chest keeping her nudity hidden. Holding the sheet to her body she slowly sat up and looked around the guest room for an evidence of the man she loves, finding none she slipped off the bed and wrapped the sheet around her body she quietly padded out of the room to find the apartments owner.
"Mr. Waltfeld, Miss Aisha?" Lacus asked stepping into the living room.
"Oh you're finally awake," Aisha called from behind with nothing but a towel draped around her shoulders barely covering her beasts and nothing else. "Is Heero still asleep?"
"He wasn't in bed when I woke up, you haven't seen him have you?" Lacus inquired following Aisha back to her room she shared with Waltfeld.
"I thought I heard the front door open and close a while ago but I was distracted and I haven't seen him since I woke up," Aisha replied slipping into a pair of silk boyleg panties and strapless bra. "I wonder why he didn't wake you up,"
"I wouldn't know but his clothes and keys are gone," Lacus said hugging the sheet closer to her body.
"I wouldn't worry too much Lacus, the fact that he left you here with us shows he trusts us with keeping you safe and I happen to know what happens when someone he cares about is put in danger," Waltfeld announce coming into the room carrying a tray with three cups of coffee. "My guess is that he needs to be alone for a good reason not to involve you in it,"
"I guess your right," Lacus signed taking a sip of the freshly made coffee. "This tastes wonderful,"
"One of the many things I love about Earth is the abundance of coffee beans," Waltfeld chuckled glad he was able to lift her spirits. "I probably should let your father tell you this but operation Spit Break has rescheduled for next week giving your friend Kira plenty of time to recuperate from his injuries,"
"That's very good news and I should be getting home so I can be there when he wakes up," she replied padding back to the guest room to retrieve her bikini and short shorts.
"So just how far have you gotten with Heero?" Aisha asked wearing a tight strapless black dress stopping just above her ankles with a long thigh slit and a brown belt around her waist.
"We haven't made love yet, Heero and I want to wait until we're married after the war ends. But we've done other things," Lacus answered tying the strings on her bikini top trying not to blush. "I've also decided that I'll carry as many children as he wants. I will willingly become his lover, wife and mother of his children for as long as I am able and for as long as he loves me,"
"Then there's no doubt in my mind that Heero will love you with everything he has for the rest of his life and I pity whoever tries to get in his way. I may not have the Zero system to tell me this but Zala's time as Supreme Chairman will be short lived if he attempts anything," Aisha whispered placing a gentle motherly kiss on Lacus' cheek. "I think I might be jealous of Heero, getting such a beautiful woman as his girlfriend. If we didn't have such loyal men at our sides I'd take you away and make love to you myself,"
"You're embarrassing me," Lacus blushed her face taking on the colour of her hair.
Heero's POV.
Zero's Hanger.
Three Hours Later.
Patrick Zala was now the new Supreme Chairman of the Plants. During the commencement address I played a video from a security camera when Zala was discussing the true target of Spit Break with Ezalia Joule, the same night Lacus was kidnapped. I left out the part where Lacus and I came into the picture for obvious reasons but he just made up some excuse saying the footage was forged by an enemy spy which wasn't too far from the truth. Somehow I managed to open a data link with the Archangel and access the security cameras, I was a little surprised to see the Buster Gundam sitting in the hanger where the Strike should be. It was also interesting to watch the right arm moving as if the servos were malfunctioning, but seeing as how its OS was redesigned for a coordinator it was easy to see why the person in the cockpit was having trouble operating the Mobilesuit.
'I wonder who's inside it,' I wondered opening a scrambled comm. line to the enemy suit. "This is Wing-Zero calling the Buster pilot, respond,"
"Huh? Heero? Is that you big brother? Hang on a sec, I'm adjusting the carrier band," after a few seconds Shinobu's face appeared on the screen. "Well it's about damn time you called Heero, I was beginning to think you'd forgotten all about me and the Archangel,"
"I had a good distraction, but what the hell are you doing in the Buster?" I asked knowing she'd eventually question me about Kira.
"The last time ZAFT attacked us the Buster was damaged and the pilot surrendered. The Captain ordered the mechanics to bring it on board and its pilot so I've been tinkering with it ever since," she said proudly. "I'm trying to learn how to operate it as it is without using the OS for naturals that Kira wrote but it's a bit out of my league. I really wish Kira were here I really miss him,"
"Oh yeah that reminds me I saw Kira just yesterday," I said offhandedly.
"WHAT! YOU SAW KIRA!" she demanded almost pressing her facing against the screen. "I knew he wasn't dead! Commander La Flaga kept telling me it was just wishful thinking but I knew he wasn't dead!"
"Don't be too sure Shinobu, after all the times you've have sex with him I'm surprised he had the energy to fight," I smirked knowing I'd get the desired reaction.
"I WAS THE ONE RIDING HIM before… Zero told you didn't he?" she asked blushing so hard she'd glow during a black out.
"Actually he showed me the time you were making out in the Strike's cockpit and how much of a rush you were in to get back to the Archangel, which is something I did not need to see," I replied shuddering at the memory. "I'll have to call you back Shinobu, Zero just spotted an asshole headed my way. Can't let Zero be used for genocide now can I?"
"See you later bro," she waved as the comm. link was closed.
Regular POV.
"Why are you accompanying us to Wing-Zero's hanger Clyne?" Zala demanded sourly looking back at the former Supreme Chairman.
"I want to see the look on your face when you realise you will never control Wing-Zero," Siegel replied switching his gaze to the pilot in the red flight-suit who was under Zala's direct command. "This pilot you've chosen has wasted a trip,"
"We'll see about that Clyne, once I've mastered Wing-Zero the naturals will crumble under our strength," the pilot said sneering at Siegel's lack of faith.
"Pilot Jube is correct, with Wing-Zero joining operation Spit Break our victory will be assured," Zala replied stopping at the hanger hatch.
"And what makes you so confident Wing-Zero is any different from the machines we captured from the Earth Forces?" Siegel asked not liking where the conversation was going.
"Wing-Zero has the power to wipe out an entire fleet of ships in one shot of its buster rifle, its armour is made of a near indestructible alloy and it can enter the atmosphere on its own. But the most important part is it's equipped with a stealth system which renders it invisible to any kind of electronic sensor making it impossible for the enemy to lock on. If we hadn't captured the Tallgeese and Epyon this power might have been used by the Earth Forces," Zala explained sliding his card through the reader, the door opening to reveal a surprised Heero Yuy. "I'm glad you're here Yuy now I can give you your new posting,"
"I you're here to persuade me to use Zero in operation Spit Break you're wasting your breath Zala," Heero said, his breath stained with contempt.
"I'm afraid you're not the one who'll be piloting Wing-Zero, I'm having you demoted and reassigned to janitorial work at the ZAFT military academy once I'm done. Pilot Jube will pilot this machine from now on," Zala informed his arrogance on full display.
"Then good luck getting Zero operational," Heero muttered allowing them to pass by.
Heero's POV.
Watching from the door as Zala's pilot climbed into Zero I couldn't help but feel annoyed at the idea of someone other than myself or Lacus in the cockpit but it didn't last long when the pilot called out the need for a password to power Zero's systems up.
"The password's Wing-Zero but you can only enter it in one of three ways!" I shouted pretending to cooperate. 'The real password is Relena Peacecraft Yuy, my mother's name,'
"Self detonation device activated. 10 minutes to reactor detonation," a computerised voice from Zero said followed by the detonation alarm.
"What's the meaning of this Yuy?" Zala demanded as I floated over to sit in front of Zero's head.
"It's my insurance policy Zala, in nine minutes everything within a 10 kilometre radius will be destroyed. You're welcome to run if you want but the only available ship in on the other side of the spaceport so it really doesn't matter. You are however responsible for the lives of everyone on the Supreme Council and their supporters not to mention you're the only person who can give the go ahead to start operation Spit Break," I said flicking some ear wax off my pinkie finger.
"8 minutes to reactor detonation,"
"Let's face it Zala, if I die now there'll be no one to stop the self detonating device because I'm the only one who knows the real password, and I'm not giving it to you," I added enjoying the pure hatred showing on his face. "Also this entire room has been seal so you can't get out until the self detonation device is deactivated,"
"7 minutes to reactor detonation,"
"You seem to forget Yuy, that Lacus will die as well. Are you willing to sacrifice her life alone with your own?" Zala asked seething with anger.
"My only regret will be that I can't hold her in my arms when we die so yes," I replied.
"6 minutes to reactor detonation,"
"Tell me the password!" Zala shouted.
"News flash asshole Zero was crated by my father, he entrusted it to me and no one else. You're in no position to demand anything from me," I retorted. "I expect you to recognise me as Zero's permanent pilot and a Special Forces agent with command rank authority to fight whatever battle I choose. Or we die right here and now,"
"5 minutes to reactor detonation,"
"Pilot Jube, exit Wing-Zero's cockpit, you're on standby until further notice," Zala ordered crossly, way beyond displease with the situation. "Heero Yuy as of 11:00 hours today, you are a Special Forces agent with command rank authority. You will be given regular intelligence reports and chose your battles accordingly, now end the self destruct,"
"Yeah, yeah keep your pants on," I said offhandedly ignoring fuming glare from pilot Jube as I floated down to the cockpit hatch. "I want you to stay a while pilot Jube, I have something to show you,"
"Yes sir," Jube seethed at having to take orders from me.
"4 minutes to reactor detonation,"
Climbing into the cockpit I typed in my mother's full name, shutting down the self detonation device and silencing the alarm. Than being done I reset the cockpit systems to simulation mode then floated back out letting Jube take my place.
"Show me what you've got pilot," I instructed. 'Rip his mind apart Zero,'
I knew from disturbing experience what the Zero system did to someone's mind if they weren't able to endure the amount of information fed into the brain. When a person effectively mastered the system their fighting abilities in and out of the Mobilesuit increased, essentially becoming a second awareness. In my case the Zero system had created a mental bond with me becoming my partner but even I had a limit as to what level of intensity could the system could reach which I could withstand without my mind breaking down. My old friends Jake and Zack could barely handle the Zero System at level 2, I however was able to handle level 11 level 12 being the maximum intensity and having a beginner at this level on their first time wasn't the best of ideas if Jube's screams of terror were any indication.
"What's going on in there!" Zala demanded.
"Just something to remind you never to try and doublecross me," I replied glaring him down with my death glare. "You're responsible for what happens to him not me,"
After several minutes the screaming died down and Jube floated out of the cockpit shaking like a leaf and looking like a little boy who'd been scared by a thunderstorm.
"What the hell happened to him?" Zala fumed watching Jube float as fast as he could out of the hanger.
"That is how dangerous Zero really is. Its cockpit system can break even the strongest minds. I hope this little demonstration has taught you this Zala. I'd also keep your hands of Lacus if you're smart," I said closing the cockpit. "Don't you have adjustments to make to the Eternal?"
"As long as coordinators win the war you can keep piloting Wing-Zero for all I care," Zala huffed following Jube out of the hanger with Siegel trailing behind. 'It doesn't matter know he knew about the Eternal, operation Spit Break will determine the outcome of the war,'
"Up yours asshole!" I shouted as the hanger doors closed. 'One day I am going to say the to his face then he will die,'
Regular POV.
Lacus' House.
Lunch Time.
Lacus had been very depressed ever since she arrived home with Waltfeld and Aisha, not even her favourite cup of tea could cheer her up. She was seriously considering throwing everything in the house at Heero if he ever came back even the kitchen sink, but it would take some genuine begging and sweet talk to earn her forgiveness. But if that were the case what was she dressed in a skimpy dark blue one-piece swimsuit that had minimal backside coverage and a near transparent aqua sarong? Her only salvation from her utter puzzlement was when Kira decided to crack his eyes open and mumbled Shinobu's name. Lacus was so please he was awake she completely forgot about being mad at Heero long enough to make Kira something easy to eat while reverend Malchio kept him company, Waltfeld and Aisha had already left on other matters.
"Open up Kira," Lacus said teasingly spoon feeding him a bowl of banana custard. "Here comes the Mobilesuit,"
"Stop it Lacus, I feel like a little kid when you say stuff like that," Kira complained swallowing the custard anyway.
"Would you rather have Shinobu feed you?" she asked shoving the spoon in his mouth before he could protest again. "Anyway I need something to cheer myself up, I haven't heard anything from Heero since last night when we went to bed. So if me feeding you like a baby cheers me up don't complain or I'll make this even harder on you. Now here comes another Mobilesuit,"
"I just wish I could feed myself right now," Kira mumbled around a mouthful of custard. "How often have you two slept together?"
"Every night for the last two weeks, just like you and my sister have been doing the deed every chance you can Yamato," Heero announce appearing from the backyard door. "You are so lucky you're injured otherwise I'd put you in a headlock and noogie you so badly you'd go bald before you turn twenty,"
"Good to see you too Heero," Kira acknowledged feeling a light weight on his chest.
"Where have you been Heero? Why'd you leave me naked in bed like that?" Lacus asked tears threatening to spill from her eyes. "I've been so depressed without you,"
'Naked?' Kira wondered his view obstructed by the custard bowl on his chest.
"I'm sorry about that Lacus but I had to leave you there, Zala tried to take Zero away from me and if you had been there he would have used you to get me to deactivate the self detonation device," I explained keeping my distance.
"Does it really matter Heero? I love you and I'm willing to die to keep Zero from being used for evil purposes. Don't you trust in me anymore?" she sobbed closing her eyes to keep the tears from spilling.
"I course I trust you Lacus, I love you too. But if I can keep Zala from using you then I'll do it. Fortunately if doesn't matter right now because Zala's granted me command rank authority so I can chose which battles to participate in. So am I forgiven or do I sleep in the guest room tonight?" he asked oblivious to anything but the swimsuit clad pink haired princess.
"I don't know why but I can't stay mad at you Heero," she sniffled launching herself into his arms, burying her face in his chest fresh tears soaking his shirt.
Earth.
ZAFT Gibraltar Base.
Hospital Wing.
Later Afternoon.
Athrun Zala was lazing back in his hospital bed staring blankly out his window at the open ocean as the sun was setting going over the events that lead him to be hospitalised with his left arm in a sling. Nicol, Yzak, Dearka and who were put under his command y Le Creuset had been waiting for the Archangel to leave Orb's territorial waters onboard a carrier submarine. While they hadn't found any evidence of the legged ship's whereabouts in Orb Athrun somehow knew the ship was there when Kira's birdie pet showed up out of nowhere. Two days after that they attacked the Archangel and the Strike which managed to damage the Blitz, when Athrun's Phase Shift armour was out of power Kira gave him a chance to run only to have the one armed Gundam charge the Strike. Having no time to react Kira swung the Sword Striker beam sword like a bat slicing through the Blitz's cockpit and the pilot inside, Athrun could only watch in horror as the Blitz exploded killing Nicol.
The next day the remaining three Gundams attacked again with a need for revenge, the Duel was the first to be taken out when its right leg was destroyed from the knee down. Then the duel between childhood friends was on, Kira and Athrun fought harder than they ever had when they had met back on Heliopolis, that's when Kira's friend Tolle was killed by Athrun in Skygrasper two. At that point they were no longer friends as they both tried desperately to kill each other, damaging their Mobilesuits and finally Athrun used the Aegis to grab the Strike in an attempt to use its beam cannon but the power ran out before he could fire into the exposed cockpit. That's when he activated the Aegis self destruct system and escaped leaving Kira behind to die.
After being knocked unconscious in the explosion Athrun woke up in an Orb transport plane with Cagalli pointing a gun at him. He admitted being the one who killed Kira like it was no big deal but Cagalli's words made him realise what a fool he had been and he couldn't stop the tears from spilling from his eyes. A few hours later a ZAFT transport arrived to take him back to the Gibraltar base and told Yzak the news of the Strike's destruction which greatly pleased his scared comrade. Now as he gazed at the ocean Athrun began to question why he was a soldier and whether or not he was nothing but a murderer only to be brought out of his musings by the door buzzer.
"Come in," Athrun said rolling his head to the door, snapping back to reality upon seeing his commanding officer. "Commander!"
"Don't even think about getting up Athrun, you're injured," Le Creuset ordered in that calm unnerving voice as he stopped by the bed. (A/N: That guy is not only insane but he gives me the creeps.)
"Uh, yes sir," Athrun replied leaning back.
"I heard about everything and I'm sorry about Nicol's death but it was necessary in order for you to successfully destroy the Strike. And Nicol was the only soldier to have been killed by him, and because you defeated him your piloting skills are greatly valued in the homeland. Which is to my regret is why you've been transferred to the Special Forces reporting directly to the national defence committee where you will take possession of one of our newest machines," Le Creuset informed smirking at the shock on Athrun's face.
"Transferred? But Commander!" Athrun objected.
"You're a top gun now and now that your father is Chairman of the Plants he's pushing for a quick end to this war. I myself would like nothing more than to see this horrible war come to an end," Le Creuset said turning to leave. "I have to go now, operation Spit Break will soon commence but I have something that you might be interested in. A package was delivered by an Orb plane 30 minutes ago,"
"An Orb plane?" Athrun asked blinking in confusion.
"Not only that but the package was addressed to you it seems," Le Creuset replied placing a small rectangular box on the bedside. "I wonder who in Orb would send you a package?"
"I wouldn't have a clue," Athrun mumbled picking up the package to closely examine it, he didn't even hear Le Creuset leave.
Athrun's POV.
Deciding it wasn't going to bite my face off I removed the lid and found a computer disk with a stack of photos and a note that said 'watch the disk first'. Inserting the disk into the computer given to me by the hospital staff I waited a few seconds before an image of Cagalli came onto the screen looking really nervous, wearing the same red top and green pants she was wearing when I was found.
"Hey Athrun, I hope you're ok. I mean I know you're ok I just don't know why I'm doing this exactly but there are some things I've wanted to say that couldn't be said when we were together because of what happened between you and Kira," she stopped to unzip her pants with her cheeks stained pink, push them down to her ankles and step out of them showing her green panties. My eyes were already threatening to pop out of their sockets. "After everything that happened on that small island I've been thinking about you a lot and even though I'm still mad at you for killing Kira I can't help but realise that I'm in love with you. I know, it doesn't make an sense to me either but I can't deny my feelings," she paused again this time to take off her red top and dropped it on the floor, exposing her small green tank top which looked a tad bit tighter than what I remembered. "Even when I'm at home I immediately take off my clothes and walk around the house dressed like this which is unusual for me to do. Before we receive the Archangel's call for assistance I went shopping and bought all kinds of new clothes, but the thing that was different about it was I actually bought skirts and dresses which I normally tend to avoid at all costs. The photos that came with this message are of me modelling in some of the more daring things I've ever worn but I think you'll enjoy them anyway. My offer to go on a date when the wars is over still stands but until then just remember that I love you and I'll be waiting for you if you ever decide to leave ZAFT. Bye Athrun," the message ended with Cagalli stripping out of her underwear leaving her naked on the screen with her cheek tinged bright pink while my face was surpassing the colour of my uniform.
I was so entranced by Cagalli's naked body my good hand found its way under the bed sheets and into my hospital pants where the obvious tent had been pitched, ten minutes later I decided I was going to need a fresh pair of pants and a shower to clean up my own mess. (A/N: Anyone care to guess what he was doing.) Even when it was lights out I couldn't get Cagalli's naked body out of my mind, she was like this golden haired lioness with really nice looking skin, great curves, long sexy legs, nice tight backside and perfect breasts with dusty red nipples. The nagging question was why she got totally naked in the first place.
Omake!
"So am I forgiven or do I sleep in the guest room tonight?" he asked oblivious to anything but the swimsuit clad pink haired princess.
"You're sleeping outside tonight Heero," Lacus answered storming back inside.
Disclaimer: The long awaited chapter 14 is here and I hope you enjoyed it because if took me weeks if not a month to finish it but don't expect the next chapter to be anywhere near the same length as this one is. Also an important future note: I absolutely hate Meer Campbell that bitch! I have been thinking up different ways she could be exposed as an impostor by Heero when the time comes but if you'd like her to be seen in this fan fic please tell me, otherwise I'll just have to make sure Meer doesn't impersonate Lacus. I was planning to make Heero and Lacus' wedding a private one but now I'm not so sure. If you would like to see her exposed as an impostor during one of her performances say so or if you have any other ideas suggest them, I'm always open to reader input. See you in chapter 15 I hope.