To the Sea.
Hey there everyone Here it is now the newest chapter I hope you enjoy. Tried to make this a long one but came up as is. Hope you like it.
At the desert Dawn's base Everyone drank and celebrated. Earth alliance soldiers and rebels joined hand in hand in a drunken mess of happiness over their well-earned victory.
Inside the cave Sahib celebrated with the Captain and Lieutenants. He raised his cup into the air and shouted happily. "To a new Desert Dawn"
Murrue raised her cup meeting his. "To a victorious future!" she celebrated.
"Yea, I'll drink to that." Mu said. The four raised their cups high and drank. Badgiruel couldn't hold down the heavy drink and coughed. Mu placed his cup down and looked at Sahib. "Things aren't going to be easy for you guys around here. The Tiger may be gone, but you still have to deal with Zaft…" he said worriedly. "I don't think they'll stop until they take back those mines. They'll regroup and come back"
"And when they do, we'll be ready to fight them. We will fight until our last man." He said holding up a gun. A young boy came into the cave and spoke to Sahib. "Father! The Chief wants us to honor our fallen warriors."
Inside the Hangar, Dead sat in Epyon's cockpit going over the battle plans and maneuvers he witness in the previous battle. Dead went on and checked everything in the vicinity. He found it odd that the supplies would be in such a deserted location. "Hmm…"
Duo stood by Deathscythe hell's foot bored out of his mind. "I should have gone to the party."
"We are not here to make friends.'' Said Wufei from Altron.
Quatre sighed ''Guys can we please not fight right now.'' He said.
In the hanger.
Dead was guarding the gundams.
Mu sighed as he stared at the Gundams.
Those guys… We still don't know anything about them… the only thing we do know is that they're obviously more skilled than anyone were. Any of them can take on Kira and held their own…
An involuntary shudder ran through him.
How is it that 6 boys, so vastly different in personality and views, be able to fight together so well? It's almost impossible to comprehend it. Hell, even a seasoned fighter like me would have problems on the battlefield with somebody I don't agree with off the battlefield…
He shook his head.
I just can't figure any them out. I don't know if that's how they want it or if it's just because they're just that different from us…
"All we can hope is that they don't turn against us…" He muttered.
"You're right about that. Or at least we get to see what makes their Gundams function like they do without a battery pack before they leave." Murdoch replied as he stood beside Mu.
Mu smiled in amusement at the mechanic. "I should have known you'd wanna know about them."
"I tried asking them, but they all refused.''
Mu chuckled. "You should know better. A pilot charged with something like these would never allow anyone else to see how they were engineered. It prevents them from enhancing their own weaponry."
Murdoch shrugged in defeat. "True… come on; the SkyGraspers are repaired and ready to get back into the action."
"Great! It's about time!" Mu said happily as Murdoch lead the way to where the SkyGraspers were. Mu took one last glance back at the Gundams.
on the bridge.
Murrue watched the Wing Zero fly around with irritation. She had told him it was an unnecessary waste of energy, but he ignored her and had begun patrolling the ship.
Is there anyone who can control that boy? She thought in frustration.
Then again, they all seem to have a problem with authority… even the nice ones.
Natarle stood beside her. "Are you all right, Captain?"
Murrue nodded. "I'm fine, Natarle. How are you?"
"I'm fine, don't worry about me, ma'am."
Murrue chuckled. "I worry about all of my crew. You know that."
"So what do you intend to do about them?" Natarle asked with a frown as the Wing Zero flew by again.
"Honestly? I want them to stay." Murrue raised a hand to silence Natarle, who about to protest. "In our situation, we can use all the help we can get… even if it is from trouble makers like them."
Natarle knew she couldn't argue with that logic. Before she could say anything, Heero notified them he was returning.
"Understood." Murrue said as she ordered the hangar wing opened. "We'll decide what will happen when the time comes." Murrue said.
Meanwhile.
On the Vosgulov class submarine Cousteau, Le Creuset's voice could be heard. "I was quite shocked to hear about Commander Waltfeld's death. I feel partly responsible, as I should have never let the Legged ship land on Earth. His death is a tremendous loss."
"In short time, I shall arrive on Earth for Operation Spitbreak. This Legged ship and its crew are formidable adversaries. The new units accompanying them makes this task much more difficult. I trust that I can rely on your assistance when the time comes Commander Morassim." Morassim hit the panel on the screen causing the pre-recorded message to end. "That punk Le Creuset! That man's got some serious nerve sending me such a condescending message like that." He glanced over at the map mounted on the wall. "But it really doesn't matter…I'll go along with his plans, but I'll be the one who fails this so called, Legged ship."
Meanwhile.
Creuset was talking to Kortax over a monitor.
"I see you have not yet killed that boy.'' Said A angry Kortax.
"He and his friends are ftom what I have herd are no ordinary souls, neither are their suits.'' Said Le Creuset's.
"I could not care less, As long as they are alive our plans are in danger.'' Yelled Kortax as his eyes narrowed and he used his powers to send Le Creuset flying from his chair into a wall. "This little failing streak of yours best end, otherwise you know what will happen.'' Said Kortax.
Meanwhile.
The next morning the Archangel set out to the Red Sea. They packed the ship with the items and equipment they purchased from Al Jiri. And with them was Cagalli and her bodyguard.
The Archangel made its way out of the desert and soon they came in view of the ocean. "Captain we're approaching the Red Sea." Arthur said. Clear blue waters, birds and wildlife all around them. It was a sight to behold. They had been in the desert for too long. "I'm allowing off duty members to take turns above deck." Murrue said. "Please relay that message." she adds. Everyone smiled as it was time to relax and not have to worry about being in combat. It was truly a moment to savor.
The Archangel soared low over the waters of the Ocean, causing waves to form around the prow of the ship. They were heading towards Alaska, the home of the Earth Forces. With the threat of ZAFT hopefully long behind them, everyone aboard the ship took some time to think about things that were important to them, the thoughts that had been pushed aside because of the conflict with ZAFT, Andrew Waltfeld and each other…
Up on the top deck the soldiers and crew members shouted in joy, enjoying the fresh ocean breeze. Miriallia stopped by the railing and looked out to the ocean. She had her uniform unbuttoned, letting the breeze flow right through her. "Wow, this feels wonderful!" she shouted. Tolle and Kuzzey stood by her as the three friends looked out to the ocean. Tolle took off his uniform top while Kuzzey opted to remain in uniform, finding the sea to be a highly unusual place.
Kuzzey looked out and saw how the clouds and oceans were, but he felt seasick. "Sure is beautiful, but I'm feeling dizzy." He said. Tolle looked over toward him and smiled. "Oh yea, that's right, this is your first time on the ocean." Kuzzey nodded. "Weren't you born on Heliopolis?" Tolle asked.
"Yea and I thought the desert was scary. This place really freaks me out. It gets really deep in some parts, doesn't it?"
"Yep"
Miriallia saw an opportunity to prey on her friends fears. "Yea and there's monsters too" she teased.
"Hey cut it out.'' Said Kuzzy.
Duo allowed a yawn to escape from him as he lay on one of the balconies, enjoying the ocean breeze. It was a much needed change from the desert air they had been forced to endure for such a long time. He sat up to watch the ocean disappear beneath the Archangel's hull.
I wonder if we've been considered dead back home yet… Damn… this must be killing Hilde…
He sighed and shook his head.
All we can do for now is hope we can survive this war long enough to find a way to return home. I just hope the situation there hasn't deteriorated beyond our aid by then…
He stood and went over to the railing, leaning on it to watch a few small uninhabited islands speed by.
The roar of thrusters caught his attention just as the Wing Zero, flew by.
"Damnit Heero, you're always doing that!" He yelled at Wing Zero as it turned and vanished from view.
He braced himself as the wind currents generated by the Wing Zero's speed blew past. Once it died down, he sighed.
"Glad to know some things haven't changed." He said sarcastically as he decided to go inside before the Wing Zero came around the ship again.
"Somethings will never change.'' Said Trowa as he joined Duo. Fallowed by Quatre. Who like Duo was thinking of home.
Rashid and the others must be so worried… I hope they're holding together well. They've probably already activated the contingency plan I had set up just in case something happened to me. It's going to be hell to retake the company if they have…
A little chuckle of amusement escaped him as he shook his head.
''Things have been… interesting… to say the least… We've been so busy lately; it's nice to be able to relax, even if it's only for a short time.'' Thought Trowa.
I wonder how the circus is managing without me…
Wufei stared down at his katana. He then began to practice.
The others are probably wishing we could just find and Kill Kortax and then go home… but honestly: I missed this. The thrill of battle isn't something one can easily forget. The Gundams are essentially useless in our universe without someone to fight. Our skills are going to waste as we wait for something to happen. Here, at least, our skills are being put to good use. We can't keep fighting forever. Our time for being soldiers is limited because our bodies can only take so much. I want to keep fighting until that day comes, so long as the cause is right…
"Hey Wufei wanna go get Dead, I think he could use the fresh air.'' Said Quatre.
"Very well I do not like the idea of being away from Nataku to long.'' Said Wufei as he left.
Heero took it upon himself to patrol the region around the Archangel just in case something got past its radars. He was also wondering where Kortax was. And why he had not made a move yet.
"Archangel, I'm returning." He said simply before the Wing Zero began to dive towards the hangar wing.
Cagalli sighed as she stood on another of the Archangel's balconies.
Things have been getting so out of hand lately. Like sex with Dead those new suits.
She glanced behind her as she heard footsteps.
"Oh, it's just you…"
"Hmph… Are you in a bad mood today, Cagalli?" Ledonir Kisaka, a fellow rebel and her guard, asked as he approached.
She shook her head. "No… I've just been thinking about everything that's been going on. Things have been so chaotic ever since we joined up with the Archangel."
Ledonir nodded. "What do you think Uzumi would say about this situation?"
Cagalli frowned. "He's the last person I want to think about right now. We just have to worry about what the Archangel is going to do next."
He chuckled. "That's fine. If the Archangel should run into trouble, will you step in?"
She shrugged. "I don't know… I guess it depends on where we are if it runs into trouble." She sighed as she shook her head. "I'm going back in." She said before walking past him and back into the ship.
Kisaka sighed as he watched a few sea birds fly past.
She's as headstrong as her father is…
He smiled in amusement.
Cagalli was walking the hallways, not really knowing where she wanted to go, when she saw Dead.
"Dead.'' Called out Cagalli as the boy saw her.
"Cagalli.'' Said Dead.
"Look I know we have not talked since that night.'' Said Cagalli blushing remembering how they made love like animals.
"If your afraid I told any, don't worry I don't tell people things like that.'' Said Dead.
"I'm sorry i forced myself on you.'' Said Cagalli who tried not to cry as she was feeling like a slut.
"You shouldn't cry it dose not suit you.'' Said Dead as he gently wiped away her Tears. As he did Cagalli felt his touch, it was warm. She placed her hands on his enjoying his touch, and soon she looked at Dead in the eyes and like in the Desert she leaned in and kissed him, and soon it heated up with their cloths on the floor. As they did they did not notice Wufei was watching them. Wufei gave a angry look as he returned to the others.
"We have a problem.'' Said Wufei.
Later at night.
Dead was putting some tools away when he sensed someone with hustle intentions, come at him from behind. He dodged to the side barley dodging a sword that cut his left arm a bit. As he placed a hand over the bleeding wound, he saw his attacker was Wufei.
"You are slipping.'' Said Wufei as he attacked again. This time Dead stopped the attack by grabbing the blade. He stopped it but his left hand which he used got badly injured as he punched Wufei the gut. as Wufei punched him in the face. Both fell to the floor. As the others showed up.
"Whats this about?'' Asked dead.
"To see if that woman had made you soft.'' Said Wufei as Dead looked at him.
"I saw the 2 of you kissing and making love.'' said Wufei.
"And i can't believe you scored such a babe.'' Said Duo as Heero slapped him upside the head.
"Don't make me kill you.'' said Heero.
Quatre sighed ''Guys can we please stay focused.'' Said Quatre.
"Yes that is wise.'' Said Trowa ass he looked at Dead.
"Dead I trust you did not tell her anything?'' Asked Trowa as Dead shook his head.
"We trust you have not forgotten our mission?'' Asked Heero.
"No.'' Said dead.
"And that is.'' Asked Wufei.
"Find and stop Kortax and return home.'' Said Dead.
"Which we can not do if you go letting a woman pollute your mind.'' Said Wufei.
"Wufei.'' Said Quatre.
"No Wufei is right.'' Said Heero. "If we get attached to people it will make leaving hard.''
"I know.'' Said Dead.
"Oh please that woman is taming you.'' said Wufei. "You are a gundam pilot a warrior and neither is to ever let love enter their minds.'' said Wufei.
"I am not weak.'' Yelled Dead as he narrowed his eyes and his powers caused a crate to become crushed.
"OK lets calm down.'' said Duo.
"No this pup is no longer fit to fight.'' said Wufei.
"Yes I am.'' Said Dead.
"A warrior who makes the mistake of losing their heart looses their warrior spirit and looses their life.'' Said Wufei. "I fallowed you and did as you say this long despite how i felt, even when you said foolish things like let some of our enemies go. Now I see that woman has polluted your mind.''
"No she has not.'' Yelled Dead.
"Yes she has your emotions are showing you are becoming weak.'' Said Wufei.
"I'll show you who is weak.'' Said dead who did admit he was acting out of character.
"Enough.'' Said Heero. "You are Gundam pilots, you will settle this like Gunndam pilots.''
"What do you have in mind Heero?'' Asked Trowa.
"A gundam battle.'' said Heero.
"Isn't that a bit extreme?'' Asked Quatre.
"Yeah lets not go crazy.'' said Duo.
"No I will do it.'' Said dead.
"I will as well under 2 conditions.'' Said Wufei.
"I don't think I'm gonna like this.'' said Duo.
"Me either.'' said Quatre.
"The winner becomes the new leader and decides the fate of the loser.'' Said Wufei.
"By which you mien if you win you wish to kill me?'' Asked dead who knew the answer.
"A weakling has no right to lead if you loose it will prove you are weak and are not fit to lead and have no right to live.'' Said Wufei.
"Very well there is an island near here we will fight their.'' Said Heero.
Dead and Wufei looked at each other like they wanted to kill the other. As they headed to their gundams. As did the others
Well thats it for now. Also as for Dead leading the others decided to do so as he had been in that universe longer and new their allies longer and other reasons figured he should lead. But now Wufei is challenge that who will win find out next time.