Throughout the night I had fallen asleep a few times briefly but for the most part, it was a lengthy and tense night. It would seem that every minute that passed by was an hour. I was constantly worrying that the prisoner wouldn't make it through. He's only a boy. He may be a Coordinator, but that doesn't make him immortal. He would toss and turn in his sleep, muttering unintelligible words and sometimes a moan or two would escape his mouth. I re-administered at one point some medication and antibiotics, and then–– I waited.

I had fallen asleep by accident. I was still sitting in the chair, the upper half of my body slumped across the edge of the bed. My hand was resting on the prisoner's own hand. I quickly withdrew my hand. I looked at the clock, it was morning. It was then that it dawned on me — the ZAFT soldier had made it through the night. His breathing was deep and restful and it appeared that the fever had left.

Not longer after, Jakob relieved me so I could get some rest in my own bed for a few hours. Once I had refreshed myself, and taken care of a few duties, I made my way to the brig.

When I arrived at the brig it was Mack who was on duty. Mack was more of a quiet natured guy and didn't speak too much, which I didn't mind at times. He never really asked too many questions, he just went with things.

"Array." He gave me a small head nod.

"Mack."

Mack just sat there and watched me as I made my way to one of the cells. I found the cell in which the ZAFT Red pilot had been in previously. As I approached, the cellmate got up eagerly to hear what I had to say. "You comrade is doing alright. He made the night and he is expected to recover."

"Thank you." The man said sincerely.

I nodded my head and walked away to find Raasik. I knew before I left where I would find him, control centre.

The moment I walked in Raasik didn't hesitate getting into matters. "I hear the prisoner made the night."

"He did. Did someone tell you or did you make a visit?"

"Jakob told me before he swapped spots with you, and then I came over a little later to check myself." He then abruptly changed topics. "Array, you still haven't made a decision about these prisoners. What are we supposed to do with them?" Raasik looked over at me a little impatient. "They are your responsibility. I was hoping that when you spared them you had some plan, but it appears I was wrong."

"I don't always have some genius plan, Raasik." I remarked sarcastically. "I realize that it needs to be dealt with. And I will do it. It has just been a little hectic lately to even have time to think. Besides, it will be probably another week yet till that one soldier recuperates."

Raasik gave out a small sigh. "Fine, you have one week, Array. But you will have to decide what to do with them soon. We can't have prisoners here forever, we are not equipped for this. We are mercenaries and informants, not people who hold hostages. If you don't decide–"

"Yes, I know." I glanced over at Raasik with a small twinkle in my eye. "You know Raasik, sometimes you remind me of my father. Always trying to make me be responsible, when you know that I am truly not."

"Great." He said sarcastically. "But you can't just follow wherever the wind takes you, Array. Even though I know you would enjoy that."

I gave him one of my playful smiles in response.

"Now, what was your issue with Nolin?"

"Yes, Nolin." I tried to recall everything that happened. "I wasn't too happy about his conduct last night. He completely neglected the prisoner, even though it was obvious that there was something wrong. I think you need to talk to him because he needs to smarten up. I don't know why he didn't do anything sooner. Do you think it is because —" My words trailed off not wanting to end the sentence.

"It could be Array. We can't really control though how he feels towards Coordinators. Hatred can be very deep-seeded."

"You are right. But please do talk to him about it."

"I will."

"Thank you once again, Raasik."

I stopped into Jakob's room to check up on everything to see if there were any improvements. Jakob was at his desk fiddling around with something that I couldn't really see.

"Hello, Array."

"Hi, Jakob." I gave him a smile. "I just thought I stop by and check in. How is he doing?"

"For the most part, he has been sleeping. He was awake once or twice but very briefly. Slowly, he is improving."

"Glad to hear it." I glanced over at the soldier. As I was making my way to the door something caught my eye. I stopped instantly, furrowing my brows at the object long and hard. "Was Raasik in here?" A tone of irritation could be heard in my voice.

"Yes, he was. He was the one who did it, not me."

"Take it off."

Jakob jumped off quickly and removed the restraints from the patient's wrists and handed them to me.

"Thank you, Jakob." I said in a much pleasanter tone, and marched off to find Raasik for the second time in the last hour.

Raasik was just where I had left him, in the command centre. I held up the handcuffs. "Are these really necessary, Raasik?"

"He is a prisoner, Array. You can't forget that." He replied sternly.

"He is barely even conscious Raasik! Do you expect him to just jump out of bed, and take down the base single-handed?" I snapped back sarcastically.

"Array!" Raasik barked. "We cannot forget he is a prisoner, and an enemy. Maybe he doesn't need it now, but soon he will. I hear that he is recovering quite speedily."

"Yes," I growled, "but don't do anything until then. I will handle the situation."

"Fine." He agreed.

I started to walk away and then stopped. Taking a deep breath, I apologized, "I am sorry Raasik. I feel like you and I have really been butting heads lately. I really don't know why."

"It is fine." He gave me a reconciling smile. "I think tensions are high, we are all lacking some well-needed rest. Plus, it is good someone here challenges me. No one else here does."

"Well someone has to keep you in line. Don't want you to be a dictator, now do we?" I gave him a light punch to his arm.

I noted this earlier but I should say that the timeline of this story thus far takes place before the first episode of Gundam Seed. Just thought I should give you a timeframe.