The Victor.
Hello here it is now everyone the new chapter tried my best hope you all enjoy the fight in this chapter. Also Deciding either Cagalli or Miriallia for Dead but what do you think. Let me know in reviews. Anyway lets get on with the story.
Returning to the Archangel was not great for Kira. He learned that Sai, one of his closest friends, attempted to pilot the Strike.
In an attempt to forget what he did in the past, Kira tried to do whatever he thought was best and hoped that his friendship with Sai would not end up as it did with Athrun. He followed Kuzzey to a room. Sai was placed under solitary confinement for what he did. Kuzzey stopped at the door and looked at Kira. "Kira, it would probably be better if he didn't see you. When I open the door, keep out of sight." Kuzzey suggested. Kira looked at him confused, wondering why he would make such a request.
"We don't want Sai to go nuts again." Kuzzey turned around and opened the door. The room was dark as if the lights haven't been turned on for a long time. Kira leaned on the wall, taking Kuzzey's suggestion to heart. He figured that it would be for the best. He couldn't help but see his friend's condition with his own eyes. He leaned over looking in.
"I'm fine…" Sai said in a sad tone. "One week might feel like an eternity but since it's a rule, there's not much we can do" Kuzzey said. Sai smiled at him. "I know…don't worry. I'll be alright" Sai said. Kuzzey stood up preparing to leave. Kira took it as his cue to stop spying as he leaned back on the wall. He noticed someone at the other end of the hall that he and Kuzzey came from. The person attempted to hide, but moved too slow. Kira noticed the pink uniform and the strawberry red hair. "Hmm…"
In the hanger.
Dead was working on Epyon. When the coast was clear the the others came and spoke with.
"We herd about what happened in town.'' Said Quatre.
"Yeah herd you did pretty well.'' Said Duo.
"And showed no mercy, well done.'' Said Wufei.
"And also herd about the desert tiger.'' Said Trowa.
"Did anything happen we should know?'' Asked Heero.
"Personal the desert tiger kinda reminded me of each of you in certain ways.'' Said Dead.
"Say what?'' Said Duo.
Before they could say more, they noticed Cagalli. Hiding behind a crate.
"Anything we can help you wit ?'' Asked Quatre as Cagalli came out.
"Ah sorry its just that.'' Said Cagalli.
"Want to more about our gundams.'' Said Heero.
"Yes mainly Epyon.'' Said Cagalli as she looked at the six gundams, but the one that she looked at most was Epyon.
"We told you all we plan to.''' Said Wufei, as he went back to Altron.
"I just want to know about your machines. It's just they are so different from the Strike and yet, they seem similar at the same time." She said. She tried to hide something and Duo noticed it.
"Look, I don't know what you're trying to get out of all of this, but the less you know about that forsaken machine, the better." Duo advised. "Trust me."
Cagalli looked at him questioningly. "Forsaken? What do you mean? Have you piloted it before?"
"No the only ones here who have are Dead and Heero.'' said Duo.
"You are saying to much.'' said Heero as he and the others returned to their gundams.
"Cagalli its best you not try to find out anymore.'' Said Dead, who was returning to Epyon.
Outside, Murrue, Mu, and Badgiruel met Sahib once again to discuss their battle plan. "This area is full of caves from abandoned mines." Sahib points to a marked location on the map. "And this location has mines that we've set. If we were going to use any place for a battlefield, it would be this one. The enemy is probably thinking the same thing. It would be a waste not to put our land mines to good use."
"Are you sure you're okay with that?" Mu questioned. "Putting us aside, if you consider how well you're equipped, you can expect heavy casualties"
Sahib sighed. "We could do as the tiger says, give up and work for those guys. It's a very tempting offer since we would be promised a most peaceful life; much like in Banadiya. In fact, a great number of the women have asked us to consider it. However, a rulers hand can be unpredictable and brutal. I believe our families suffered for centuries because of this."
Mu sighed heavily understanding the people's want for freedom under their own will.
"We will not rule, and will not be ruled. That is all we wish for. If we could reclaim all of the mining area that the tiger took over in the east." Sahib sighed heavily. "Of course we'll be taking advantage of your power for our purpose too, that should make it even. That should set your mind at ease."
Seeing a proper course in action, Mu saw that the plan was pretty good; it could be pulled off. He supported it fully. "Alright then, I'm with you." He said. He glanced over toward Murrue seeing if the Captain agreed with this battle plan or not. "Uh Captain?"
Seeing the look on Mu's face, it was tough not to agree to the condition of assisting the Desert Dawn members. "Then it's settled. We will be glad to accept your cooperation with us in this plan.." Sahib nodded approvingly.
Meanwhile.
Dead and Epyon were just above some small cliffs. Dead noticed Cagalli behind some rocks. "Come out Cagalli i know your there.'' Said Dead.
Cagalli came out of hiding.
''Still want to know more about Epyon?'' Asked Dead as Cagalli nodded. "Is it to do with were you are from?'' Asked dead who knew Cagalli was from Orb.
"Yes I come from the neutral nation Orb. It's where the G-weapons, like the Strike were manufactured. That's how I know so much about it." Cagalli continued to explain her role but left out details of how important she was. Cagalli found a sense of trust she could give with Dead. It was like she could see a bright light of hope in his eyes.
"Cagalli you don't know what you are trying to get into.'' Said Dead.
"What do you Mien?'' Asked Cagalli as Epyons head moved a bit as its eyes flashed. Cagalli backed away a bit.
"Epyon is no ordinary mobile suit, even by Gundam standards.'' Said Dead as he looked at Epyon.
"Epyon is a monster, thats all you need to know and if you wanted to try and make more like him princess then that would be unwise.'' Said Dead shocking Cagalli.
"yep I know who you really are, I also know that monsters can not be controlled.'' Said dead.
"What do you mien?'' Asked Cagalli still confused.
"Do you truly wish to know.?'' Asked Dead as Cagalli nodded.
"Then come over here.'' Said Dead as Cagalli stood Beside Dead as he grabbed hold of the zip line and placed a arm around Cagalli who blushed as they went up. And got inside the cockpit.
"Still want to do this believe me what will happen can not be undone.'' Said Dead.
"Just do it.'' Said Cagalli.
"Alright, you herd her Epyon do your thing.'' Said Dead as the cockpit glowed Yellow and the zero system started to effect Cagalli. Who started to scream till the glowing faded and Dead got them out. And back on the ground.
''What was that?'' Asked a scared Cagalli.
"The reason why you should stop trying to find out more about Epyon.'' Said Dead.'' As I said Epyon is a monster and can not be controlled and if you try to make othes like him you will only create more monsters.''
"Then why do you keep piloting it?'' Asked Cagalli who started to cry.
"Cause he is my friend and like him I'm also a monster, I only feel at home on the battlefield and only feel alive when I'm fighting. And I feel nothing when I kill people regardless who they are.'' Said Dead.
"Please stop.'' Said Cagalli as she placed her hands on Dead's shoulders."You need to stop piloting that thing.''
"Im the only one who can fight against his control, anyone else would not last long.'' Said Dead.
Cagalli just grabbed Dead in a hug which caused them to fall down, with Cagalli on top. Cagalli looked at Dead their eyes meeting. Cagalli did not know what she was doing she just leaned in and pressed her lips against Dead's. When they parted Dead was about to say something till Cagalli put a finger on his lips as she removed her shirt then his. Then their pants.
Meanwhile back at the Archangel.
Kira lied in bed thinking about everything he had gone through. His small mechanical pet jumped around and moved about in the room. He had his hands behind his head, looking up at the ceiling. He heard the alert buzzing that indicated someone was about to enter. "Kira?"
He sat up. Glancing at the opened door he noticed Flay walk in. "What are you doing here in the dark?" she questioned. Flay turned on the lights illuminating the dark room. Kira sighed when he glanced at Flay. She was the last person he wanted to see. "What was all that about earlier?" he questioned her, wondering why she spied on him. "You were there weren't you, where Sai is."
Flay ignored his question and sat down next to him. There was a brief moment of silence. Flay sighed and laid her head on his shoulder. "That Sai, he's so misguided." She said. Her tone was that of an evil manipulative bitch. "There's no way a guy like him could compete against someone like you." She said, trying to build up Kira's confidence and in turn her own control over him. "The boy is such a fool" she said bluntly.
"Uh...Flay?" Kira questioned. He found it so difficult that she could say such callous things about her ex. He sighed wondering if he had caused all of this trouble by giving into his male urges that night. "If only that night had not happened…everything would be fine now!" he thought. Flay looked at Kira concerned. "Kira?"
Flay tried to move closer to him, but Kira kept inching away. "Kira?" She asked once more. Kira sighed looking down on the floor. She assumed he was confused again and went on the attack. "You know it's going to be okay. I'm always here for you…" She leaned in and tried to kiss him, trying to get him aroused. She attempted to use her body to control him.
Kira was in no mood for intercourse. He pushed Flay back. "F-Flay!" Flay didn't listen and tried to grinds her body on his. Kira pushed Flay off and stood up. "Stop it already." Taken back by his action she looked at him confusingly. "Kira?"
"Sorry" Kira said before leaving his room. Flay sat on the bed her arm reached out. "Kira!" she cried. She lowered her head in defeat sighing softly. Kira ran down the hall finding a small opening. He walked in and sat down hiding in the dark area.
The next day, a large vessel that resembled a black Lesseps was delivered along with several Vulphau transport planes unloaded mobile suits for Commander Waltfeld's use. The ships unloaded an orange mobile suit. It seemed similar to Zaft's Ginn unit, but it had the capability to transforming into a tank form. Inside their new base, Andrew slammed a file down on his desk. "What is up with those guys at Gibraltar? Why are they sending us these? Are they all out of Bucues?"
A solider stood in front of his commander reporting what the base's commanding officers told him. "Well, they said they couldn't provide us with any more of them. Perhaps they think they're doing us a favor by sending those 2 guys. They're here to assist with the mobile suit that joined the Earth Forces. They've labeled the unit, Delta One"
"Their pilot's battle experience is limited to space. I can't help but think they'll only get in the way. I'd only imagine that they'd waste their lives fighting against that pilot." Andrew thought back to what Dead said, in regards to him being too kind. "Maybe kindness is what's needed to change the course of war….but maybe I'm just too knee deep in a foolish dream."
"They are from an elite unit."
"I don't like the fact that they're from the Le Creuset team. I can never stand that guy." Andrew commented.
Outside the suits were unloaded as the Vulphau transport planes left the area. Dearka and Yzak disembarked their units and stood out in the sand, waiting for the Commander. The wind blew, picking the sand up and pushing it toward their faces. "What are we doing in a place like this!" Dearka questioned.
"They say you can only really appreciate the desert when you've lived here. So welcome. I'm Andrew Waltfeld, the commanding officer here." Andrew commented. The two saluted the commander and stated their name and team. "Yzak Joule, of the Le Creuset team."
"Dearka Elsman, also of the Le Creuset team"
Andrew and Decosta saluted the soldiers in return. "It must have been tough getting down here. We appreciate you coming, I herd the other 2's suits are being repaired still glad your here"
"Thank you, sir." Yzak said calmly.
Andrew smiled noticing the scar on his face. "When one doesn't have a scar removed, some might think it's a symbol of your commitment." Yzak turned his head away, not wanting to discuss the matter behind his scar. "Or since you've turned your head away, maybe it's a symbol of your humiliation." Andrew said.
"Why don't you just tell us where the Legged ship is?"
"Currently it's at a resistance base approximately a hundred and eighty kilometers southeast of here. We sent out reconnaissance drone. You want to see the pictures?" Andrew looked at the two G-weapon units. "Yep, I see they're the same of machine as that other one." He commented.
"Speaking of mobile suits, where's Delta One is it still with them? What about the alliances' mobile suit commander? What can you tell us about your engagement with it?" Dearka asked.
Andrew thought back to the battle and remembered how Kira dominated the battle near the end. He sighed, "Yea…well. We did as best as the Le Creuset team. As for the Delta One unit, I haven't engaged it in battle at all, or those other suits."
Back at the Desert Dawn's base, the Archangel and resistance group gathered their weapons ready for their attack on the Desert Tiger. The soldiers gathered all of their materials. "Bring all of it, we can't afford to leave anything behind!" someone shouted. Kisaka ordered.
The Archangel's thrusters ignited as it moved. The ship ascended high above the sand. The jeeps set off ahead of the ship. "Let's move out!" Sahib ordered. The civilians watched as their husbands, brothers, siblings and other family members left to fight this battle for their freedom. Kisaka sat in one of the jeeps next to Cagalli. She seemed to have something on her mind.
"You Ok there?'' He asked.
"Huh yeah sorry.'' Said Cagalli who was thinking about what she and dead did last night.
"cagalli yula athha what hell did you do.'' She said to herself.
Meanwhile with Zaft.
The Buster and Duel stood on top of the black Lesseps as Yzak and Dearka followed a soldier and Commander Waltfeld. The group entered the ship. "Tell me the enemy's position."
"Yes sir" Andrew and the others gathered behind the small screen. "They're moving north to northwest from their previous location." The soldier said.
"It's the Legged Ship."
"They're headed for the remains of the Talbadia factory district. Well, I couldn't say I wouldn't do the same thing. If I was their commander I would try to blow right through us."
"What do we do sir?" a soldier asked.
"I hoped that they would have waited a little bit longer, can't change that"
"Aren't we attacking?" Yzak asked
"We are. Listen up! We're moving out, Code 02. Notify the Petrie and Henry Carter immediately!"
Inside the Archangel's mess hall, Kira looked down at his food tray as he sighed depressingly.
"What's taking you so long, hurry up and eat." Mu said. "Here." Mu placed one of his extra sandwiches onto Kira's tray. Kira watched Mu eating. He had already eaten the standard amount given on the food trays. "Uh Commander, haven't you had enough to eat?" he questioned. Mu smiled at him and replied. "Listen kid, we're getting ready to go into a big battle here. If we don't eat, we won't have any strength." He held up a condiment bottle that had a faded blue top. "Try this; it tastes great with yogurt sauce."
Kira looked at the body as his eyes widened. He remembered Andrew's words from their last encounter. Mu looked at him oddly. "Huh?"
"It's just the Tiger said the same thing. It tastes great with yogurt sauce."
"Ah, you don't say. That man knows his food." Mu said. "I'll tell you. It's a lot easier fighting an enemy you don't personally know. Just forget him!" Kira looked at him confusingly; his adolescent mind unable to comprehend the importance of war. "Huh?"
"When you're fighting for your life against an opponent you know personally, it's just that much harder to face him."
Kira was shocked by his words. He was reminded of his friend Athrun, who was practically like a brother to him. He sighed looking down sadly. Suddenly an explosion sounded around the ship. Mu and Kira stood up looking around. "What was that?" an officer questioned.
"Commander La Flaga and Ensign Yamato, please report to your machines." Miriallia's voice called out on the intercom.
The two headed out and went straight to the hangar.
Inside the hangar Heero sat in Wing Zero's cockpit. He hacked into the Archangel's sensors and linked it with his and the others suits, giving him and them a greater radius of detection. "Hmm…." Heero looked at in the incoming cruisers. "Land based ships." Heero continued looking at the situation of the inevitable battle. "I'll have to fight…" he concluded. He closed his eyes thinking of what kind of strategic maneuver the enemy would attempt to do. He had to be one step ahead of his opponent. He didn't want to use the Zero System just yet. He felt that he had enough experience to read an enemy's intentions on his own without Zero. He and the others soon launched after Kira arrived.
"Hey Dead you OK in their?'' Asked Duo.
"Yep. Said Dead in a tone that made then not believe him.
"You were gone for a while yesterday.'' Said Trowa.
"I hope you did nothing foolish.'' Said Heero.
"What ever is on your mind get it out, we are heading into battle.'' Said Wufei.
The Skygrasper entered the launch bay and stopped behind the indicator. "La Flaga, Skygrasper 1, prepare for takeoff." Miriallia informed over the intercom. The rear door closed as everything was set. Mu watched the indicator waiting for a clear. The light blue color glowed as the Skygrasper launched into the battle.
The Strike was next. The suit got on the launch pad as the foot holders secured their grip. The suit was outfitted with the Aile Striker pack
"Are you sure you're okay with just the Aile?" Murdock questioned.
"Yes, against Bucues, I need the mobility."
The pack connected to the suits back while it grabbed a hold of the shield and rifle. Once the Aile Strike was completely equipped the indicator turned light blue, giving Kira the OK to launch.
"Kira Yamato, taking off!"
The Strike launched out into the fray. One of the choppers fired its weapons on the Strike right when it launched out. The Strike moved its shield in front of its face to block the rounds and waited for the firing to end. Once the shots ceased, the Strike returned fire as a volley of rounds launched toward the chopper destroying it.
"So they've launched…" Andrew said. He seemed pleased to see both the Strike and the other 6 gundams out on the battlefield. He looked toward a soldier in the rear. "Decosta's in charge. I'm headed out. Get my Lagowe ready!" he ordered. Yzak barged in and looked at the screen. His first glance was toward the Strike. He ignored Delta One as his attention was fixated on the Strike. His rage grew as he saw the Strik. "I will get you! I swear I will shoot you down!" he yelled.
"Yzak! Come over here!" Dearka yelled out. Yzak looked over at Dearka. "What!" he questioned angrily. Dearka pointed at the screen where the images displayed Epyon and the other gundams decimating their forces. "How can those suits destroy our units so easily?" Yzak asked. Dearka grew concerned seeing how they moved and fought. "I don't know, but I know a way we can find out…" He shot a smile at Yzak.
Yzak grinned knowing what he meant. "Let's got then!" he said. Yzak and Dearka rushed out to the hangar.
Inside the hangar an orange mobile suit that seemed kinda like a Bucue stood with its zip line lowered. Andrew stood by Aisha. His pilot suit was black and orange; the orange areas had stripes similar to a tigers. His suit truly reflected his nickname. Aisha's suit was similar to those of all the other solders, but the color was an offset faded pink or violet. Andrew was about to board his machine when he glanced over to see Yzak and Dearka approaching him.
"Commander, what the hell is going on around here? Why are we stuck here?" Yzak questioned. Andrew found the boy's question humorous in some ways. "Oh my, do all members of the La Creuset team object orders given to them by their superior officers? Or are you just extra special" Andrew asked.
"No however we've more experience battling that Legged ship." Yzak replied ready to defend his name as a soldier.
"Losing experience doesn't count as experience. And did you forget we're not just facing the Strike and Legged ship, we're also facing those other units." Aisha teased.
"What?" Yzak yelled shocked that someone would say such a thing to him.
Andrew glanced over toward her. "Aisha…"
"Sorry"
He looked at Yzak seriously. He knew that the two pilots were like any other skilled red coat. He couldn't imagine them facing off against the Strike or anyone. They didn't display of promising qualities that he thought was needed to face the Strike or Delta One Pilot. "There experience is limited. They're not ready." He tried to save the boy from more humiliation. "You're suits are designed for artillery battle. You won't be able to move as fast as the Bucues." He stopped, thinking for a moment. "Although if you're so determined to go out to battle, I could let you try your hand at taking down Delta One."
Yzak gritted his teeth. He wanted to face the Strike, But part of him also wanted to face Dead and those other suits. Dearka stepped forward and held him back, trying to calm him down. "That's enough Yzak, we have our orders." The two saluted the commander and left. "Don't worry, as soon as we take down this Delta One; they'll be plenty of chances to attack them." Dearka commented quietly.
Andrew held onto the zip line watching the two leave. "Can you believe that kid's attitude? He's in for a rude awakening with that kind of mouthy insolence."
Aisha smiled chuckling slightly. "That's true; especially when you've sent them to attack the Delta One unit. From what you've told me Andy, I don't think there'd be anyone less fitting for the job besides that pilot." Aisha got onto the Lagowe. The hatch opened. "Alright Decosta, I'm leaving you in charge."
"Yes sir,"
Andrew looked down at the second seat as Dead's words repeated in his mind. He shook his head trying to focus on the battle. "Waltfeld, Lagowe, heading out!" The suit jumped onto the sand .The suit had a completely different design from the Bucue and was outfitted with beam cannons on its back. The suit's foot track slid on the sand as it headed into battle.
Dead continued to battle the Bucues. As did the others who were off attacking the enemy ships. The sensors blared as he looked over seeing two new mobile suits coming toward him. "Hmm…they're 2 of the G-weapons. The ones stolen by Zaft…" Dead watched seeing the pilots using their suits thrusters to keep their suits off the sand. "They haven't accounted for the sand…"
The Duel Assault Shroud flew up and landed down and flew up once more, trying to 'jump' to get into Epyon's range. "Damn it. What's going on? Why won't it move on this crummy sand?" Yzak yelled. Dearka grunted landing his suit. He tried to focus and see what alterations were needed to adapt the suit to this particular environment. He pulled out the keyboard and began typing rapidly. Yzak was too blindly focused by anger and determination to calm down and make any changes.
After a brief moment Dearka's unit, the Buster, stood upright. "Ok, that's better. Yzak!" he yelled. Yzak had his sights on Epyon. "There you are, hurry up and fall so I can get to the Strike!" Yzak yelled. He fired his rifle and the rail gun mounted on the right shoulder.
Dead maneuvered the Epyon back and forth dodging the shots with ease. The Vulcan cannons fired at the Duel. The Due raised its shield blocking the rounds. Yzak grunted and moved the Duel closer toward Epyon. The Duel stopped in front of the gundam and moved the shield out of the way, pulling out its saber. The Duel slashed down at the suit. Dead read his movements like an open book. He moved Epyon back as it got up in the air. Yzak looked up and lost control of the Duel's stability on the sand. It fell having slipped on the sand.
Dead saw his chance. The suit flew down and stopped. It aimed the twin buster rifle at point blank. Yzak looked down at the barrel in horror. He watched helplessly as the energy built up. He prepared to fire the weapon when Dead heard the sensors' warning of an incoming heat source. The suit pulled away as the shots passed through the two suits.
"I won't let you!" Dearka yelled. The Buster combined its rifles into one of the two configurations as the beam charged. Dearka aimed at Epyon. "I doubt you can dodge this!" Dearka pulled the trigger and the Buster fired its weapon. The beam shot out and burst. The shot spread out into many smaller beams that headed toward Epyon.
Dead narrowed his eyes pushing the control handles forward. The Epyon's thrusters ignited, it twirled and moved about elegantly, it raised its Beam saber up using it to block shots that it could not dodge. Dearka watched in amazement as this pilot was able to dodge nearly all of the shots. "What the hell?" he yelled.
"Hey dumbass, wanna try taking me on.'' Came Duo's voice as the Deathscythe's Beam scythe's blades appeared infront of the Buster's head.
"How the hell did he get behind me?'' Said Dearka in panic.
Yzak tried to get the Duel up when he found it caught by Altron's left dragon fang. First wrapping around the arms then torso then legs.
"And your suppose to be the best ZAFT has.'' Said Wufei as he started to crush parts of The duel.
"Let me go you bastard.'' Said Yzak.
Elsewhere the Strike destroyed one Bucue after another. The Strike landed and Kira noticed one unit rushing towards him. The Strike moved quickly and threw its saber at the Bucue. The saber pierced its head and destroyed the mono-eye. The Strike pulled out its rifle and fired at the suit, destroying it.
The Strike dashed toward anothe. And kicked the head off; Kira then turned around and fired the rifle at its torso. The suit blew up instantly. Kira breathed heavily. He was growing tired of fighting. He remembered what Andrew said. He shook his head trying to focus on the battle. His sensors blared when he looked at the radar, seeing the Archangel under attack. As the The Lagowe attacked.
The Lagowe fired its beam cannons at the Strike. The Strike held up its shield defensively as the Lagowe circled the unit. Kira moved out the way and returned fire, but the Lagowe's movement was too swift for a direct hit. "That isn't a Bucue…the command unit! Is it his?" Kira questioned. Kira looked over noticing the Lagowe charging at him once more.
The Lagowe fired its cannons, but the beams were deflected by the Strike's shield. Aisha smiled in the cockpit when she noticed the Strike's maneuver. "Oh my, he is good." She commented.
"Told you, he was even better the other day when his intensity was turned up." Andrew said. Aisha heard Andrew's tone. She knew him for a long time and knew that tone. "You're taking this well…" she said. Andrew didn't say anything; he didn't want to admit that he didn't want to fight this kid. "This is difficult for you, isn't it?" She asked. "I can tell...you're very fond of him…"
"Think he'd surrender?" Andrew asked.
"Not a chance."
The two suits took to the sky. Kira attempted to shoot the unit down, assuming that the unit couldn't do much in the sky. The Strike fired its rifle. The beam headed straight for the Lagowe. Andrew maneuvered the suit to the side, dodging the blast. The Lagowe charged at the Strike, hitting it head on. Kira yelled as the suit fell to the sand. The thrusters on the Aile pack ignited saving him from a hard landing. The alarm sounded, alerting Kira of the low battery level.
Meanwhile.
Dead and the others had destroyed all other enemy mobile suits save for the Duel and Buster who they let go.
"Man wisj we could just kill them.'' Said Wufei.
"Epyon and Zero both say they must live for now so they live.'' Said Heero.
"Besides they are fun to Beat up.'' Said Duo.
"That damned Legged ship, if those other suits were not here." Andrew said angrily.
"This isn't good Andy…" Aisha said worriedly.
The Lagowe and Strike were the few remaining suits that were still battling. The Strike held the rifle with both hands as Kira hoped to get a more direct shot. The Strike jumped up and fired a shot at the Lagowe. The Lagowe was hit and its right front leg was destroyed in the process.
"Watch out!" Aisha warned.
"I know…!"
The Lagowe returned fire. One of the shots hits the rifle, forcing the Strike to drop it. The Lagowe chashed at the Strike. Kira countered with the Strike's saber. The two suits slashed at one another cutting off one of their respective stabilizer wings.
The two suits stared at each other, their sabers ignited. Andrew took this brief moment to contact Decosta. "Decosta?"
"Yes sir?"
"Take all the remaining forces and retreat. Head to Banadiya and tell Gibraltar." He ordered. Decosta complied with the order and disconnected the communication line. Andrew looked down at Aisha. "You go to." He suggested, there was a tone in his voice that seemed different when he spoke to her about leaving.
She smiled at him. "I'd rather go down fighting." She said. She deeply loved him, and would rather die by his side rather than live without him. Andrew looked at her seriously as Heero's words sunk into his mind and heart. "I can't allow that Aisha." He said. He pushed some of the controls as the Lagowe's cockpit opened. "Go" he said in a demanding voice.
"But, Andy!"
"I'd rather see you live than risk your life. Go!" he ordered. Aisha saw the look on his face and knew there was no way of winning this argument. She lowered herself down. Kira watched confused by this event, wondering what was going on. "Are they finally surrendering?" he questioned. He glanced at the pilot on the sand near the Lagowe's foot. Aisha heard Andrew requesting someone to pick her up. Once the zip line returned the cockpit closed.
Kira looked as the Lagowe dashed at him. The Strike took a defensive position. "Please stop! You've already lost." He reasoned. Andrew gritted his teeth and yelled back. "I'm not done yet"
The Lagowe and strike exchanged blows as Kira managed to further damage the suit. The front cockpit began to smoke and explode. Andrew felt thankful that he ordered his loved one to leave. "There are no clear rules on how war is won."
"Don't do it, Waltfeld!" Kira glance at the battery level as it reached red. The beam saber dispersed and the Phase Shift deactivated automatically. The Lagowe's cockpit sparked, indicating it was going to explode. Andrew knew he would have only one shot left at taking the kid down. "I won't quit. This is the only way! I won't stop until one of us is dead!" he yelled out. The Lagowe dashed ahead giving one final strike.
Angered over the situation and in desperate need of power, Kira's eyes dilated. He jettisoned the Aile Pack and dropped the shield. The Strike grabbed one of the Armor Schneider knives. The Lagowe tackled the Strike, hitting its torso. Kira acted instinctively for survival and stabbed the core that sparked. The Strike was knocked back onto the sand. Kira watched as the Lagowe sparked wildly. Andrew knew this was the end. He looked up, not even attempting to escape the inevitable explosion. "Good bye…Aisha…"
The suit and cockpit exploded leaving only a cloud of smoke and destroyed parts. Kira cried. He cried out for his enemy. "I…I…it didn't have to end like this!" he cried out. Aisha watched from one of the carriers as she cried. "Andy…Andy!" She broke down into tears, covering her face.
The Archangel wasn't moving for some time as they had to repair the damage to the ship and collect the damaged SkyGrasper.
Dead asked Kira to leave the cockpit so they could talk.
five The other Gundams joined them as they stood near the Archangel. Kira was finding it hard to fight back the tears as he stood with the older pilots. "Does it get any easier?" He asked.
The others glanced at each other. Dead, Heero, Wufei, Duo, Trowa and Quatre shook their heads. "If it ever does, then get as far away from fighting as you can." Quatre said grimly.
"For some It only becomes easier to ignore the pain, that's all. Only a few ever get used to it Even some of us who've been fighting since we could hold a gun know it's impossible not to feel something for the people you kill." Trowa admitted.
"Only Dead feels nothing from killing people.'' Said Heero.
"But he can not leave the battlefield anymore then we can stop breathing.'' Said Trowa.
To Kira's surprise, Dead nodded in agreement with Trowa.
"The tons and tons of blood on our hands ain't coming off no matter what we would try to do and we can not wash it off now." Duo said with a half-hearted shrug.
"The only thing you can do is hope the war ends before the body count you've racked up becomes too high." Wufei said coolly.
"But I-!" Kira began before Heero raised a hand to silence him.
"What's done is done. All you can do is praise his skill in battle, and then move on. There will be more to come before the war ends, and you can't grieve for every person you kill." Heero's icy tone made Kira want to punch him again, until Quatre spoke.
"I hate to say it, but Heero is right. For pilots who are as skilled as Mr. Waltfeld was, all you can do is praise his skills, and then get ready for the next battle. You will face a lot more opponents; some of them may even be more even skilled than he was, unless you run away from the battle."
"I can't-!" Said Kira.
"Then take our advice. We have been doing this for a long time; admittedly some of us have been on a field of battle for almost as long as you've been alive. If you want to continue to fight to protect your friends, and keep your sanity, you'll learn to take the advice of those who've been fighting longer than you have." Trowa said sternly.
"If not then you will Die.'' Said Wufei.
Kira dropped his gaze to avoid looking at their grim expressions. After a few moments of silence, he nodded before sullenly returning to the Strike. As the Strike left, the others sighed.
"Man, I hate doing the whole 'tough love' approach." Duo grumbled as he rubbed the back of his neck to ease the tension that had settled there.
"We had to do it though. I just hope he takes the advice to heart. It'll be hard, but it'll keep him from doing anything stupid." Quatre said as he folded his arms across his chest.
Trowa shook his head. "Deciding to counter that Flay girl's influence."
"At least he doesn't suspect that's what we're doing. Plus, the advice we gave him is correct: all you can do is ignore the pain of what you've done until all the battles are fought. Or learn to live with it. What you decide to do after that is completely up to you." Wufei admitted.
The others nodded in agreement before returning to their Gundams. They may have defeated the Desert Tiger, but the forces that had retreated were still out there, and could regroup and attack before they could get out to the ocean…
Well thats it for now. And Yes Dead and Cagalli did do it. All night long, could not resist but ut dose not mien they will be paired together things may change please review.