Disclaimer: Since the last chapter ended with Murrue in a low mood I made sure that Mu shall work his magic to cheer her up until the battle with the Earth Forces, but they won't kiss until the battle preparations begin and yes Kira will be taking Shinobu out somewhere as well. Can anyone tell me what CIWS stands for and also the alternant version will have events happening differently than they're happening in this version, I leave you to guess what's different about Freedom, Justice and Wing-Zero: Alternant. But I'll give you a clue: it concerns Lacus and the time she and Heero spend apart before they meet during the Eternal's escape.

"Speech"

'Thought,'

"Communications"

Freedom, Justice and Wing-Zero.

Previously.

"Gundanium is what Wing-Zero's armour is made of but it 'was' the only Mobilesuit has Gundanium armour Shinobu told us herself, so how did the Earth Forces get their hands on it?" Murrue asked flopping back in her seat somewhat calmer this time.

"Someone on this ship must have leaked the information to the Luna base while we were still in space. Shinobu explained that it takes a month in a near zero-g environment to fabricate enough Gundanium for one Mobilesuit alone," Mu interjected. "The only person I can see betraying Heero like that is Natarle,"

"You're right. She was the only one strongly believed Heero should fight for the Earth Forces," Murrue replied rubbing her temples.

And now the Continuation.

"Man this is depressing," Mu whined resting his hands behind his head.

"Then why don't you find something to do instead of stating the obvious," Murrue suggested cynically.

"And leave my captain sulking in her room? I don't think so," Mu replied wagging his finger at her. "Hey Kisaka, know any good places to get a bite to eat?"

"Hmm, there are a few ocean side restaurants that serve great seafood. Lord Uzumi has allowed you and your crew to leave the ship at their own discretion and roam freely anywhere in the nation as long as they take a military cash card and emergency dog tags with them. Also a cell phone will be issued should we need to get hold of your crew at any time," Kisaka explained.

"That'll do fine. Captain I believe you need to get off this ship before you lose your cool, so with that in mind would you care to join me for lunch?" Mu asked sporting his usual grin.

"Huh? What?" she asked bewilderedly.

"I expect you to be dressed in casual clothes by the time I get back Captain," Mu said heading for the door.

"Hey wait a minutes Commander! I didn't agree to leave the ship," Murrue protested, but she should have known not to argue with Mu La Flaga.

"Be back in ten minutes" he chuckled waving back as he disappeared into the corridor.

"Sometimes I wonder why I bother with that man," Murrue huffed dropping her head in defeat. "Colonel Kisaka, would you please relay Lord Uzumi's declaration to the entire crew. I have to get ready for my lunch date with Mu La Flaga,"

"As you wish Captain, and have fun," Kisaka replied saluted before leaving.

'Why can't I say no to that man,' she wondered heading for her wardrobe for something to wear that would hopefully leaving Mu speechless. 'If he wasn't so charmingly annoying I'd give him a piece of my mind. But at least I can count on him to lighten the crew's spirits, and mine. Not to mention that handsome face of his,' she stopped undressing at the thought, a strong blush colouring her face. 'All right I admit that I might have feelings for him so let's see if I can make him beg for a kiss,' she smirked removing her military issue underwear. 'Now where did I leave my lingerie?'

Archangel Corridors.

"Shinobu, Kira, wait up a sec!" Cagalli called running up the casually dressed couple.

"What's up Cagalli?" Shinobu asked sporting a simple light blue spaghetti strap shirt and matching denim mini skirt.

"I've got great news, my father is allowing the crew of the Archangel to leave the ship so I was wondering if you wanted to go out to lunch with me?" Cagalli suggested.

"We were actually going to see that captain about that so I could take Shinobu shopping," Kira replied a blush forming on his face. "She wants me to watch while she tries on lingerie,"

"Why are you blushing? We both know you'll enjoy it" Shinobu practically purred, right in his ear.

"Do they even make lingerie for 14 year olds?" Cagalli asked bewilderedly.

"What I really want to look for is new clothes, that includes sexy underwear," Shinobu clarified pulling at the hem of her shirt. "I mean I only have three pairs of underwear plus two pairs of overalls and aside from what I'm wearing now I've only got a pair of cut-offs and a t-shirt,"

"Then let's go shopping right after lunch, I might find something to wear when Athrun and I get together," Cagalli gushed feeling her shopping instincts kick in.

"I guess I'm driving then," Kira sighed.

Location Unknown.

ZAFT Carrier Sub.

Shawn's Quarters.

While Flay was in the shower washing off the filth from her rape in the cafeteria Shawn was having a heated discussion with Helsion about his behaviour towards the soldiers who were committing the horrendous act. He had never felt such an overwhelming need to protect someone when he saw Flay on that table yet somehow the urge to protect was so strong he had to do everything in his power to what was happening and punish those responsible by any means necessary. A brief flash of Wing-Zero's pilot came to his mind with images of the people close to him like Miss Lacus, his sister and the crew of the legged ship and the strong desire to keep them safe even if it meant his own death.

'Is this what is feels like to protect someone Helsion? Do I really want to protect the legged ship and Flay?' Shawn pondered hearing the shower shut off. "Flay?"

"Yes," she replied sticking her head out of the shower stall.

"What can you tell me about Wing-Zero's pilot?" Shawn asked setting her uniform and underwear by the shower door.

"Heero Yuy is someone who will do whatever it takes to protect his friends and family, even avenge their deaths." She began stepping out of the stall with a towel wrapped around her. "Before the Tallgeese and Epyon were used by ZAFT two of Heero's friends piloted those suits. He used Wing-Zero to destroy both suits because he wouldn't allow his father's work to be used racists. I got a taste of his protectiveness up close when he said he'd tear me apart if I tried hurting his sister and I believe he'd carry out his threat. So if ZAFT destroys the Archangel you can beat that the Earth Forces will be the last thing you need to worry about,"

"That must be why I reacted to your rape the way I did, the Zero System imprinted Heero's protectiveness onto me. Anytime I start thinking of my training I get sick to my stomach, now I don't believe naturals are what I should be fighting against," Shawn replied watching intently as Flay shed her towel.

Orb Territory.

Four Hours Later.

Oceanside Amusement Park.

"So how's your Mobilesuit training progressing Commander?" Murrue asked as she and Mu waited in line for the spinning swing ride.

"Well firstly Miss Murrue, no rank is to be mentioned while we're on this little date and secondly my training is going smoothly. In fact I'm almost as good as Kira," Mu replied wagging his finger at the mention of his rank.

"So this is a date we're on? I knew you were up to something besides a casual lunch," Murrue fumed playfully.

"At least you're having fun, aren't you?" Mu asked leaning in closer with an arm wrapped around her shoulder.

Before she could answer the cell phone she had been issued before leaving the Archangel began buzzing in her purse, glad for the distraction Murrue quickly yanked it out.

"Murrue Ramius here," she said.

"Captain, it's Kisaka. We've received a disturbing transmission from the Earth Forces. We're sending a transport to retrieve you and Commander La Flaga and bring you to Orb military HQ,"

"Understood. We'll be waiting outside the amusement park, Murrue out," she replied pressing the end call button.

"Well damn and we were next in line," Mu pouted childishly.

Disclaimer: Sorry to make this chapter so sort but I'm losing track of where this fan fic is headed. I'm having trouble filling in the gapes and I've decided to get to the battle for Orb in the next chapter, now who would like to see Shinobu piloting an M1? Oh one more thing don't be expecting me to updating anytime soon, with the way my mind wanders I sometimes loose the way I plan out any of my fan fics.