Disclaimer: Who would like to see Lacus taking it up the butt? It would be a way for her to keep her virginity until she and Heero are married. Just give it some thought, they won't be joining up anytime soon probably not until the next chapter so tell me what you think if the idea. Also this chapter will have a deeper explaining of the Zero System and some more couple moments, I hope. And here's chapter 21.
Another quick thing. The mistreatment of women appals and sickens me. Such as women being sold into prostitution to pay off family debts, being used as playthings for other people's amusement, women being used as hostages, assaulted, raped, stalked, murdered and underage girls being sold off to men for money. Any man who sexually assaults a woman should be castrated as death is just giving them a quick way out, it's better to have them live the rest of their lives knowing they can never have sex again.
But that's just my opinion.
"Speech"
'Thought,'
"Communications"
Freedom, Justice and Wing-Zero.
Previously.
"Unknown Mobilesuit detected. Additional Zero System presents confirmed. Commence interception and destruction,"
Lowering the buster rifle away from the Freedom Zero aimed and fired towards the open ocean which just happened to be void of any Earth Forces ships, the blast evaporating several hundred gallons of water instantly.
"Heero! What the hell are you firing at?" Athrun demanded pulling the shield in front of the Justice's torso just in time to block a horizontal strike from Zero's beam sabre. "Heero! Why are you attacking me?"
"Freedom and Justice presents not required. Retreat now or be destroyed," Heero replied, sounding like a computer.
"Athrun, let's just back off like he says. I think the Zero System's taken full control," Kira warned, urging his friend to fall back.
Shawn's POV.
Helsion's Cockpit.
"So, he can detect us through the Zero System and he seems intent on destroying us Helsion. But why hasn't he continued his assault if he's detected us?" Shawn wondered hiding Helsion behind the wreckage of an Earth Forces ship. 'I'm just lucky his buster rifle can't work underwater like all beam weapons. But why did I come out here? Do you want me to fight Wing-Zero? Then let's see what we can do Helsion,'
And now the Continuation.
Regular POV.
The battle between Zero and Helsion was on. Launching out of the water Helsion drew its generator attached beam sabre while avoiding another blast fired from Wing-Zero. (A/N: sorry but I'm skipping ahead to after the battle when Helsion runs out of power, you can just imagine what happens yourselves).
The Orb forces watched with baited breath, wondering why Heero wasn't finishing off the unknown Mobilesuit. Finally after minutes of waiting Wing-Zero lowered its buster rifle.
"Why aren't you finishing me off?" Shawn asked, Helsion's internal battery depleted.
"Zero tells me you're existence essential for the future. He's never been wrong before," Heero answered.
"Then I look forward to our next meeting, pilot of Wing-Zero," Shawn replied flying out of Orb territory.
"Heero! Heero, respond! This is the Archangel calling Wing-Zero please respond," Miriallia called.
"No hostile targets detected. Zero System downgrading from level 12," a short pause came over the comm. "This is Wing-Zero, everything's fine here, I just lost control of the Zero System. What was with that Mobilesuit I fought? It was stronger than Tallgeese and Epyon,"
"Heero this is Captain Ramius, we have reason to believe that machine was manufactured from Gundanium alloy. Rendezvous in the Mobilesuit hanger and we'll discuss this further," Murrue instructed.
"Roger that," Heero replied as he turned to land Zero at the entrance to the M1 Mobilesuit hanger following them, the Freedom and Justice inside. 'At least we know what that Gundanium was used for,'
Heero's POV.
Docking in the MS restraints a quick weapons check revealed the gatling cannons to be almost depleted of ammunition, the battle with the Earth Forces replayed in my mind and I was confused as to why Zero didn't make me use the buster rifle. Putting my confusion aside I switched the main system to the maintenance program and downloaded the schematics and procedures to a pair of portable computers for the maintenance crew. Athrun and the others were already gathering around by the time I came down the decent cable while Kira was busy hugging Shinobu.
"It's good to see you again Heero," Murrue said who had Mu standing very close to her. "But I expected you to be wearing your black flight-suit, not a ZAFT one. And what's with that badge on your chest?"
"Well you see, Patrick Zala was "persuaded" to promote me as a member of Faith when he realised I was the only person who could pilot Zero," I replied, my feet touching solid ground. "But don't worry I'm not staying with the ZAFT forces. I don't care if I'll still be a Faith member after this war is over,"
"Since your original military application was approved by Lacus' father I'd say you be branded as a traitor if you ever try to rejoin ZAFT," Athrun spoke up stepping down from mobile elevator at the foot of the Justice.
"Hey, how come you get an elevator and I don't?" I whined getting deadpanned stares. "Why are you all looking at me like that?"
"Sometimes I still can't believe you're my brother Heero," Shinobu exclaimed making her way to me through the crowd.
"It's good to see you too brat," I joked ruffling her hair up. "By the way you were doing a good job piloting that Mobilesuit, till you got shot down that is,"
"Don't worry Heero, I'll stick to Mobilesuit maintenance from now on," she replied batting my hand away.
After giving Miriallia my condolences over Tolle's death we traded theories as to why the Zero System reached its maximum intensity during the battle and why it didn't happen sooner, the best we could come up with was when Shinobu's M1 was hit Zero sensed how upset and angry I'd be and pushed fear, restraint and everything that was nonessential into the back of my mind. With that free space the Zero System could directly influence my actions during combat and increased my reaction time, as to why I attacked Athrun we figured the System didn't want him getting in the way.
"What about that Mobilesuit you fought against. How'd Zero detect it?" Dearka asked.
"It was equipped with the Zero System and when that system is engaged I can somehow sense an echo from it and I'm assuming the pilot of that machine can sense me in the same way," I replied leaning against Zero's foot.
"I guess the next question is how did ZAFT get their hands on the formula for Gundanium and a Zero System control card?" Shinobu pointed out.
"Not ZAFT, the Earth Forces," I said getting all eyes on me. "Before I was found in the Debris Belt I was in the process of deleting the formula when I lost consciousness and Lieutenant Natarle Badgiruel is the only person who could have stolen the control card and the disk with the formula,"
"Then how come the Earth Forces haven't made more of this Gundanium already?" Dearka asked sitting beside Miriallia on a utility crate.
"It takes a month to make enough for one Mobilesuit. Fortunately they can't make anymore because I erased it from the Luna base computers and helped the scientists working on it escape," I replied turning a pointed gaze at Cagalli.
"You knew?" Kira asked.
"They never said they were the ones who made the Gundanium they just said Wing-Zero helped them escape from the Luna base! Now if you'll excuse me I have to guard a certain ZAFT pilot," Cagalli huffed stomping over to the Justice, loosening her Orb jacket as she went so her tank top was showing.
"Did I miss something?" I asked.
"Not really," Shinobu answered with a mischievous smile. "Now why don't you tell us some of the naughty things you and Lacus have been doing together,"
Regular POV.
With Athrun and Cagalli.
Athrun had kept himself away from the other because he was a little nervous at facing a certain blonde tomboy who used her position as head of the Orb military to deliver a video letter and pictures of herself for him to ZAFT's Gibraltar base. The content of the letter was shocking enough as no woman had stripped for him and watching Cagalli as she stripped on camera for him gave him the urge to want to feel her skin under his fingers, lips and tongue. All that dirty thinking made him cross his legs so people wouldn't see the tent he pitched.
"Hey Athrun," Cagalli sang snapping him out of his fantasy where his hand ventured beneath her uniform trousers from behind.
"Cagalli!" Athrun gasped slamming his back against the Justice's restraints in surprise.
"Sorry did I scare you?" she asked leaning forward slightly.
"I actually came close to having a heart attack," he replied placing a hand on his chest, his eyes falling on her ever present green tank top. "So did you want me for something?"
'Maybe a little fun in the locker room,' she thought before replying. "Well I was hoping we could grab a bite to eat and many have a chat while we're at it. Unless you want to stay here and guard the justice?"
"Uh yeah sure, a chat sounds good," Athrun said shakily trying not to think of what she was wearing under her uniform and failing miserably.
"Are you sure you're alright Athrun?" she asked crossing her arms under her chest.
"I'm just trying not to think about your underwear! I mean the war! The nipples! No your nipples! I mean my nipples! Cagalli's sweet nipples! Oh shit damn it f#%!" Athrun swore, shutting up before he swallowed half his leg. 'Great! She's going to be so mad at me now,'
"I'm wearing transparent lingerie," she whispered in his ear, getting his undivided attention. "Wanna see?"
"You're teasing me aren't you?" he groaned as her hot breath tickled his skin.
"Just about wearing transparent lingerie, but I am letting you have this chance to take my clothes off and have some fun with me while we still have the time," she replied taking his hand and leading him out of the hanger.
"Does this mean you'll be going all the way like in the video letter?" he asked as she lead him into an empty office and locked the door. 'That couch looks really comfy,'
"We'll see," she said stripping out of her jacket. "So do I have to trip you again before you kiss me?"
'Why are you standing there like a coward you idiot? She wants to make out with you. You weren't this shy when you had her tied up on that island, granted Heero's sister was watching but Cagalli's giving you permission to have a repeat performance of that night. So get over they and have your way with her, NOW!' finishing his internal debate Athrun strode over to Cagalli with new found determination, wrapping his arms around her petite waist and smothering her lips with his.
Shocked at his sudden aggressiveness all Cagalli could do for the moment was surrender to the kiss by wrapping her arms around his neck, pressing her body against his as her fingers lost themselves in his hair. In another bold move Athrun moved his hands to her backside and squeezed making her gasp allowing him to slide his tongue into her mouth causing her to moan and shudder at the sudden intrusion. Wanting to turn the tables Cagalli brought a hand to the front of his flight-suit and pulled the zipper right down and helped him push it down to his waist, letting her feel his chest beneath his shirt. Breaking the kiss for much needed oxygen Athrun hooked his hands under Cagalli's thighs, hoisted her off the floor making her yelp in surprise and deposited her on the nearby couch. Looming over her, Athrun moved his hands off her thighs to grasp the hem of her tank top and pull it off her then throw it away somewhere letting him gaze upon her powder blue lace bra.
"You like?" she asked seductively rubbing a hand up and down his thigh.
"I'll like it better when you're not wearing you pants," he replied lowering his head to nuzzle her neck. One hand moving down to her pants zipper.
"Oh god, Athrun," she moaned letting him stay in control. It was a small price for the pleasure she was feeling.
(A/N: Yes I know, I'm a cruel man for stopping their moment here.)
With Murrue and Mu.
Archangel.
Meanwhile in a storage closet Mu was busy assaulting Murrue's lips with his own keeping her distracted enough to cuff her hands to the piping above her head, keeping her from wrapping her arms around her charmingly annoying boyfriend.
"Mu…, take these off me," Murrue moaned as Mu broke the kiss to assault her neck.
"Take what off?" he asked pausing long enough for her to groan at the loss from his lips.
"These handcuffs," she panted jiggling the metal restraints to emphasize her point. "I'm ordering you to remove them Commander,"
"Sorry Captain, but the only things that are coming off are our uniforms," he replied his hand creeping around her waist to the zipper of her uniform skirt. "I bet you've always wanted a man who'll dominate you when you least expect. Someone who knows who to cheer you up when you're feeling down," he whispered in her ear as he slid her skirt off her hips and down her legs, taking a quick peek as a smirk found its way onto his face. "What's this? Transparent red lace g-string? I had no idea you were into sexy lingerie. Do I dare ask what the occasion's for? And be warned if I don't like your answer, there will be punishment," he advised giving her a sharp smack to her backside.
"I- I wanted to strip dance for you in my quarters," she answered quickly feeling suddenly aroused by this darker side of Mu. "What're you going to do to me?"
"Whatever I want," he said dangerously undoing the buttons on her uniform top and pulling up her undershirt revealing the matching bra with clearly erect nipples. "And here I thought you wanted me to stop. Would you like me to continue this little fantasy?"
The only response Murrue could manage was a startled gasp as Mu slipped a finger beneath her g-string to rub at her ever moistening flower.
"Oh god! Do whatever you want just don't stop," Murrue groaned as he removed his finger to lick her juices off his digit right in front of her face, not missing the smirk on his face as he reached into his pocket and retrieved a ball gag. "So that's how you knew I liked light bondage sex, you stole my sex toys,"
"Guilty as charged," he replied placing the ball in her mouth and tying the straps behind her head. "Now where was I?"
Disclaimer: Yes I know you're all mad at me for ending the chapter right in the middle of the juicy bits but I didn't want any lemons in this fic just limes and maybe oranges. Next chapter you'll probably see some more fighting hopefully I can write a better battle scene than the last one I wrote but don't worry Athrun and Cagalli will be found out before the battle begins in a compromising situation. Does it seem strange that most of the couples have a thing for light bondage sex? On to chapter 22.