Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Gundam Wing ❯ Episodes 1-8 ( Chapter 1 )

Episode 01: The Meteor He Saw   DISCLAIMER:  The series Gundam Wing, its characters, etc. all belong to their rightful owners.  The author of this fan fiction, by no mean, receives a profit for this; it's purely for enjoyment.

(Observation Satellite)

        &nb sp;   "Hey, look at this!"  The two other soldiers on duty gathered around the screen.  The first soldier scanned the information scrolling on the right side of his screen.  "Objects will reach and enter Earth's gravity in 600 seconds.”

         &n bsp;  "Its is possible that these objects were actually just one and have just broken up?"

            "Negative.  These reports of the metallic objects confirm that they are all separate."  Otto raised an eyebrow at the readouts.  "I expected these to be iron ore but I don't know…it could be possible that they are part of the resistance."

           ;  "Just in case, report this to Lieutenant Zechs.  It's more likely to be apart of an old satellite though.  The resistance doesn’t even have the support of the people, so it's highly unlikely to be related to them."

            ; "Roger."

(Space ship just outside Earth's Atmosphere)

             "A report just came in sir."  The soldier handed the Lieutenant a slip of paper.

            ; "Its about meteorites."  Lt. Zechs continued reading, "Is this right?  It says all the objects are on reentry level."

          &nbs p; The soldier shifted nervously, "Is this what HQ warned us about?"

          &nbs p; "Operation M. has started.  How many can we locate with our radar abilities?"

             "Only the one sir."  He paused as if trying to remember some thing, "It'll land just northwest of Asia Minor."

          &nbs p; "That’s good enough for now.  Use radar to plot its return and location.  It's pointless for soldiers like us to be overworked for meaningless honor."

          &nbs p; He threw a picture on his desk onto the floor; the soldier's eyes remained locked on his commander's form, "That's a very blunt statement, sir.  Forgive me but I never expected to hear you say something like that."

            ; "It's as I always say…I'm nothing but a soldier."

          &n bsp; Obviously dismissed the soldier saluted and about faced allowing the door to close behind him on his way put.  Zechs eyed the broken glass on the floor before he eventually picked up the broken frame.  I sacrificed…  Was it really worth it?  Relena…  Was it worth it?  He rested his head on his arm for a moment.  There was a sweet sound of two siblings laughing, a distant explosion, jolting gun shots, a cascade of musical bells, and it all left a bitter taste rotting in his memories.

(Gundam 01)

            "300 seconds to re-entry."

          & nbsp; The pilot continued to type until an alarm went off.  She stared at the screen.  "Commercial shuttle?  This wasn't in the database…"

(Commercial Shuttle)

          &nb sp; Ambassador Heero Yuy watched his son and quirked an eyebrow as the intercom light came on and a female voice filled the shuttle.  "Please remain seated.  Atmosphere re-entry will commence momentarily."  He checked his seatbelt before looking again to his son who was gazing out into space.  "Heero, what's the matter?  Don't tell me you don't want to return to Earth."

          &nbs p; "Why can't we stay in space?"

          &nbs p; "I do feel bad about taking you from here to Earth then back into space, but it is my job."

            Heero continued staring out into space, "Next time just make a longer commitment father. "  He scowled and sighed, "Father, whats that?"  He sits up straighter and watches the unidentified object as his father checked his seatbelt once again.

(Gundam 01)

            "Shuttle's speed is 01565.  Target is locked on."  The pilot, presumably female, watches the screen intently.  "Target is threat to 01's re-entry.  Solution, target is to be shot down."  The pilot's head turns sharply at another alarm, "Damn.  It's a patrol craft.”

(Zechs' Ship)

            "Lt. Zechs, sir, Target is on screen."

          &nb sp; The Lt. smirked, "What shuttle is that?"

            ; "Commercial, sir.  Ambassador Yuy is on it with his son though."  The soldier watched the officer sitting down watching the screen.  "Should I get a targeting solution for the target sir?"

            "No, that won't be necessary.  The commercial shuttle is it front of it; it can't shoot it down with us here.  This is supposed to be a secret mission.  This is just the beginning phase of Operation M."  Zechs watched intently as they as well as the target entered the Earth's atmosphere.

             "Shit.  The Federation is here…" She types several commands into the control panel.  "No choice then."  The pilot presses one last key which then triggers a silent alarm on the left control panel.

         & nbsp;  "Sir!  Target as changed its course!"

          &nb sp; Zechs clenched the chair's armrests.  "No way!  That suicidal!"

          & nbsp; One of the nearby soldiers turned from his station.  "Sir, target is accelerating.  It could be possible that they are trying to get away from us!"

            Zechs grinded his teeth together…Really?  Like I didn’t know that!

          &n bsp; "At its current speed target should have started to burn up but, sir, they are accelerating even more with out the burn up."

            Zechs cursed under his breath.  "Record all of this right now, and send this note to Une, our enemy posses advanced technology.

        &n bsp;   "Father, they are also entering the atmosphere."

           ;  Ambassador Yuy looked out the window once more, "It can't be…Operation Meteor?"

          &nb sp; "Father?"

          &n bsp; "Is this…?"

         &nbs p;  "It looks like a bird."  The Federation's target's shell broke off leaving a fighter.

          &nb sp; "Their secret weapon?"

          &nb sp; "Sir, we've reached altitude.  We can start our maneuvers now."

            Zechs continued to study the target, "NO warning shots.  Attack it now."  He sneered, "Operation M. stops now."

            "Sir?"  The soldier looked up from the screen to the officer. 

            "Don't you see?  They aren't smuggling a new secret weapon.  They are the secret weapon!"  Lt Zechs cursed as the target changed course.  "I'm going out in my Leo."

            "Sir."

         & nbsp;  "The Federation ship is also carrying mobile suits."  The unknown pilot scanned the screen patiently allowing the screen to flash the new data.  "They are changing speed to intercept.  Orders changed, shooting down enemy craft."  Gripping the controls in hand, she could practically here the screams of the soon to be dead opponents already.   A frown though appears on her face as another data upload flashed onto the screen.

            "Damn.  Left engines are down."  She watches the pilot of the enemy Leo speed towards her.  At the last possible second she changes directions and speeds past the Leo and down towards the surface of Earth.

         & nbsp;  "Sir.  Pilot is going down.  Should we chase it in our Aries?"

          &nbs p; "No.  We'll investigate on ground."  The Lt. began guideing his Leo back towards the main ship  and adjusted his helmet.  "We'll know what exactly is Operation M. when we do."

            "And what if it self-destructed?"

             "No one wants to die without seeing the beauty of Earth.”

         &nbs p;  The unknown pilot once again types in a command code and the fighter transforms into a suit.  She remains stills and quiet, like a frozen statue. 

            "Sir!  It transformed!"

         &nbs p;  Zechs turned abruptly around, "Impossible.  I refused to believe that anyone but the Federation and OZ have that power."  He turned to the COM unit.  "Horice, take care of it."

            "Sir." 

            Zechs watched on screen as soldier Horice fired to shot at the suit and nothing happened.  Two more suits joined Horice and fired more shots till the suit destroys one of the Aries.  

            The pilot laughs as she moves the suit again, "Just one more!"  Any intention of disregarding the enemy and landing on Earth is completely destroyed at the moment the corners of her mouth turned upward.

          &nbs p; Zechs looked on, "Two Aries' with just on shot!"  He fires the thrusters outside and catches the suit off guard.  "Very interesting if I must say so myself!"  The Leo's arms wrapped around the Gundam and sent both of them hurtling into the ocean.

            ; "Sir, are you alright?"

          &n bsp; Zechs winced, "Yeah.  I'll be fine.  What about the data we got?"

            "Considering the strength of the armor, I would say it would be made out of Gundanium alloy."

          &nbs p; Zechs' suit rises to the surface and he slowly climbs out holding his side where there is at least a fractured rib or two.  "A Gundam huh?  The Gundam crashed into the ocean floor and  even if it did survive, the pilot certainly didn't.  After impacting the ocean the force of it tore us apart.  I'm lucky that this Leo is equipped for water."

          &nbs p; "Federation Marine just radioed in.  They want to know if you want to them to go ahead and look for the Mobile suit."

            ; "That'll be fine."

            ; Zechs nodded to an Aries that just dropped a ladder to him.  Really it doesn’t matter…  I have a feeling that the end of the Federation has just begun.

(Space Port)

            Heero watched him father move through the crowd in front of him.  The reporters were desperately trying to get his father's attention for a few comments.

          &n bsp; "Ambassador Yuy!  Can you spare a few minutes to tell us what you discuss at the Colonial Summit today?” “What are the colonies demands for the Federation?” “Please, everyone is anxious to know if they plan to declare war on Earth."

          &nbs p; "Just a few minutes of your time sir!"

            Heero winced but stood behind his father as a statesman approached. 

            "Welcome Mr. Yuy.  A car is waiting outside from the Defense Department."

           ;  "So soon?  My son…"

             "There is a car waiting for your son too sir."

            Heero looked up at his father, "Don't worry dad.  I know how to get home."

            ; "Sir, we need to leave now, General Septem is waiting."

          &n bsp; He watched his father drive away before telling the driver he wouldn’t require his services.  Besides, he would prefer the solitary walk home.  Heero kicked a rock in front of him as he walked down the promenade.  Father…There's always something else to grab you attention…you didn't even say goodbye or happy birthday son.  He gazes down to the beach to only notice someone lying face down on the beach.  A soldier?  He rushes over and pushes the soldier on their back and proceeds to remove their helmet.  A spacesuit…a girl?!  Should I all father?

(Private Study Room)

          &nb sp; Zechs looked into the monitor at his long-time friend and commander Treize. 

            "You lost three suits?"

          &nbs p; "Yes."

            ; "That’s doesn't sound like you."  He rubs the bridge of his nose in irritation, "I'm going to have a heck of a time explaining this to the Federation leaders-"

          &n bsp; "The enemy turned out to be a suit made out of Gundanium alloy."

          &nbs p; "What?"

          &nbs p; "And if it was built on a colony…"

         &nb sp;  "So what you are saying is that it’s a Gundam."

          &nb sp; "Yes.  What else could it be?  The Federation Marine is trying to locate it now."

             "Tell them we'll take care of it now.  I'll send a sea unit over ASAP.  You'll be in charge."

          &nb sp; "Yes, sir."

            "The clock is ticking, my friend.  I don't want to unnecessarily provoke the leaders."

          &n bsp; "I'm aware of that."

(Beach next to Space Port)

            She couldn't be older than me…  He brushes her hair out of her face as she groans regaining consciousness.  "Hey don't move an ambulance is coming…" These words jolted her out of her reverie, and she leapt to her feet covering her face with her hand."

            ; "Did you see?"

            Heero blinked, "What are you…"

             "Did you see it?  Did you see me?  My face?"  Her voice had risen and her blue eyes glared at him.  The hand at her side began reaching into a hidden pocket on her suit.

            Heero looks up as ambulance personnel arrive and begins rushing forward toward beach and the furious female before him.  The pilot rushes forward as the personnel attempt to touch her and continues to neutralize anyone she systemically found to be an immediate threat.  He stands up and starts running towards her as she settles into the ambulance and stomps on the accelerator.  He can't help but grin and slightly bow to the retreating vehicle, "I am Heero Yuy, and you are?"  He briefly considers calling for help for the medical personnel before shrugging his shoulders.  Someone will find them soon enough.

             "Sir!"

            Zechs looks up from a folder, "Yes, What is it?"

            "Reports are coming in, the Guam, Dover, Arabian, and Eastern China bases are all been attacked."

          & nbsp; "What about the deep sea unit?"

            ; "No word yet sir."

            "Well the mobile suit isn't going anywhere.  I guess we’re lucky, we're they only ones that encountered a Gundam and are still among the living."           

(Lecture Hall) 

             "Good morning."

          &n bsp; "Hey Heero!"  Heero grinned as one of his classmates sat down next to him.  "Nice of you to join us again."

          &nbs p; Heero nodded and looked down towards the door and blinked when his teacher for first block walked in with a new student by her side.  That’s her…

         &nb sp;  "Alright class, settle down.  We have a new student."

          &n bsp; "Relena Dorlain.  Nice to met you."  She inclined her head, and climbed the steps to her seat next to Heero after the teacher assigned it to her.

            It's her.  I'm sure of it.  "Nice to met you, Relena."

          &nb sp; Relena glanced at him from the corner of her eye, but chose to ignore him.  She leaned back in her seat, crossed her arms and closed her eyes.  Stay with the mission 01.  Her mentor’s voice rang through her mind allowing her to shut out everything else.  Stay with the mission.

(Outside, School has ended)

            ; "Relena!"  Heero runs in front of her and holds out a piece of paper.  "I know you're new here…"

           ;  Relena gazes at him as several of Heero's friends walk up and grin as Heero passes a note to her note containing his number.  She studies the note carefully before rolling it up into a ball dropping it to the floor as she starts walking away.

            "What did I do?"

            She brushes his arm slightly as she walks past him ignoring the jeers from his friends.  “If you compromise any thing, I will kill you Heero Yuy.  Make no doubt about it.  Death is the only thing certain in life.”

           ;  Heero freezes as her monotone voice fades away.  What the hell…  His best friend makes one more final jeer towards her before turning to Heero.

            ; “Well that was a waste of time.  Pizza Heero?”

         &nbs p;  “Huh?”

          ;   “Do you want to go out for pizza with us.”

          & nbsp; “Did she just say that she was going to kill me?”

          & nbsp; “Relax buddy.  Girls always get moody that time of the month.”  He laughed before moving away to join the rest of the tight group of friends.

          &nb sp; Heero alone remained a moment later, “I could have sworn she had promised to kill me.”

       &n bsp;   

Episode 02: The Gundam Called Deathsythe

"Generations ago, with a great dream for the future, humankind departed from planet earth, seeking a life on space colonies. But as time went by, the World Federation brought the colonies under its control, one after another using its overwhelming military power in the name of peace and justice.  After Colony, Year 195. The beginning of Operation Meteor. It was a secret operation by a few colonies which tried to stand against the Federation. The operation was to secretly smuggle specially camouflaged combat weapons onto the earth. However, the operation had been detected by Federation leaders." -      &nb sp;  Gundam Wing Narration Episode 02

(Fencing Hall, School)      

            "You know, Heero really is a nice guy and I don't see why you had to crumble his letter up like that.  As Heero's friend I have to disapprove of you and your behavior."  The blank haired youth scowled, "Don't you even regret what you said?"

            ; Relena moved forward, her hair streaming out behind her as she disarmed her opponent, "I don't have to justify myself to you."  She gave the next student her foil and then took the fencing helmet off, leaving the rest of the students to stare and whisper about her as she departed.

          &n bsp; "That’s Relena huh?"

            "Yep.  Hard to believe that anyone would even want to turn Heero down."

            ; "She's not worth it if you ask me…" 

(Computer Room, School)

          &nbs p; Relena brushed her hair over her shoulder as she read off the screen.

 "… Pisces and Cancer?  Those are new.  ETA from here to Naval Base 20 minutes…not bad."  She closed the screen and inserted a disk into the computer.  "Records for Relena Dorlain are cleared.  Tuition is paid in full…" She leaned back and watched the screen, "…It's time."

            ;  Heero watched the scenery move by as he though to himself, "Is it because I know too much?  Or maybe its because I know her…" He snorts, "Finally a girl that can keep secrets and she wants to kill me."

            Pagen looks up into the rear view mirror laughing, "Troubles with a girl friend Master Yuy?"

            Heero scowled, "You could say that."           

(Naval Base)          

            "Shit.  This isn't going to set off the self destruction system."  Relena cleaned her hands off on her black jeans and afterwards listened to the radio she had "picked up."          "Sir!  Metallic Response at 185,00 ft below surface!"  "Launch Pisces and Cancer."

          &nb sp; Relena sat back down on the deck again and stopped when she heard on the radio the soldiers' message for back up. "I repeat we are being fired on.  Please send back up-" "The unidentified enemy has fired -" The transmission stopped as the suit was eliminated by the unidentified black Mobile Suit.  The sounds of underwater explosions echoed into the radio hauntingly.

             "What is it?"  Zechs looked alarmingly to one of his soldiers.

          &n bsp; "Data reads that it's a Gundam sir."

            "The same one?"

            "No sir, a different one!  It's on the flight deck now."

            "Sorry to crash the party but anyone who sees me must die!"  The pilot swings his scythe and efficiently destroys another carrier.

(Heero's Home)  "Dad?  Are you leaving again?"

          &nbs p; "Heero, I'm sorry but something's come up…"

          & nbsp; Heero's mom came in from another room carrying a case, "You can still have your party though love."

            ; Heero winced at his mother's nickname for him, "Its okay.  I understand."

           ;  Mr. Yuy smiled and clapped his son on the shoulder, "Good boy.  Here do me a favor and hold these pictures while I get my coat on alright?"

          &n bsp; Heero nodded and almost took a step back when he saw the pictures of an all too familiar meteorite in front of him.  As his father was saying goodbye to his mother Heero read the press release on the meteorites.  But these are a bunch of lies…  Relena was in that falling object.  Everything about her confirms all the rumors about the colony alliance. 

(A camp somewhere in a desert)

            "So tell me Master Quatre, how do you like Earth so far?"

            The one known as Quatre drained his cup, "Wonderful.  It's great.  The Earth…  It's just so beautiful…"

(Heero's Home)

            "Great party Heero!  Too bad Relena didn't stay for it."

            Heero took another drink from his cup and raised an eyebrow, "Didn't stay for it?" Heero paused, "What do you mean?"

            Erik laughed, "Come on man like you didn't know, Relena pulled out of school earlier today."

          &nbs p; Heero dropped his cup and managed to shout out he would be back as he ran to the only possible place Relena could be, the Naval Base finishing off her mission.  Damn…  Relena…  What the hell are you planning?

(Underwater)

             A soldier leading the new Pisces and Cancer party stopped suddenly as they searched for their second target, "There's the rigging ahead of us."

            "Top side reports no other metallic signatures around us."

            "Alright, ready the wires and floats."

          &nb sp; "Roger."

          &nb sp; Will shirted nervously as a light came towards them, and with a flash momentarily blinded him and his crew.  "What the hell?"  He guided his suit back, "What is that light?"

          &nbs p; "Enemy attack!  Enemy attack!"  The crackling on the radio signified that Will's second in command had been killed along with his suit.

            "No thermal weapon could work underwater!  Lt. Zechs its-"

            Duo Maxwell sighed and he turned away from the exploding MS.  "Those are the new models?  They're good."  He moved Deathsythe again so he could see the MS lying on the ocean floor, "Hey now that suit doesn't look that bad either.  Guess I could use it for my backup."

(Naval Base)

            Relena ignored the soldiers running frantically and continued wiring the missiles.  She connected two blue wires together ignoring some voice that was calling out to her.

            "Relena?  What the hell are you doing here?  And who the hell are you?"

            At the sound of her name, she stood up and placed her right hand on her hip.  "What is it Mr. Yuy?"

            "Relena, what are you doing here?"

            ; From the small of her back Relena produced a small gun and pointed it at Heero.  "You know way too much Mr. Yuy.  It was possible to have let you live if you had minded your own business, but now you know too much."  She aimed the gun to Heero's heart, "Goodbye Heero Yuy."

            Heero stiffened and closed his eyes as the sound of a gun went off and surprisingly didn't feel any pain.  He opened them to see an intruder holding a gun pointed at Relena.  Relena clutched her right arm to her side the gun lying a few yards away.

            "Relena!"

          &n bsp; Relena backs away from Heero and keeps both him and the intruder in her eyesight.  "Who?!"

          &nbs p; The intruder readjusts his eyesight, "Seems to me you're more than what you seem to be miss."

            ; Heero watched the two pilots glare at each other. 

            Relena lunged for the gun and cursed as the other pilot shot her once again.

            ; "I wouldn't do that again.  I don't want to hurt you anymore than what I have to."

            "Hey, whats your problem she's only a girl!" 

            Relena glared at Heero for the obvious attack on her abilities.

          & nbsp; "Wait a minute.  I just saved your life from psycho bitch here and I'M the bad guy?!"

            ; Heero moved over to Relena and tore his shirt into pieces to make bandages for Relena.  He helps her stand ignoring her glares that screamed 'how dare you think I'm useless for being a girl.'

            ; Both looked up however, when the alarm on Duo's wrist went off. 

            "What the…"

             Duo grinned and shined a light directly into Heero's eyes, "I have no idea what's going on here but you had better leave for your own sake."  Relena pushed Heero away and lunged for the missiles.  

            ; "I warned you!"  Duo got Relena in his eyesight again and shot her once more.

            "That’s my mobile suit!"  Relena reaches the control pad and launches the missiles.

          &n bsp; Duo, obviously upset, shoots Relena once more.  "You Bitch!  What do you think you're doing?"

          &nbs p; Duo cringes as the missiles hit both Deathsythe and Wing.  She knows about the Gundam's self-destruct system.  But, she couldn't be the pilot…  Could she?!

          &n bsp; Distracted, Duo failed to Relena plunge into the water seemingly lifeless, and Heero fade away into the shadows, "Just who are these people?"

(Underwater)

         ;    "Lt. Zechs, We can’t restore communications with either Pisces or Cancer."

          &nb sp; Lieutenant Zechs watched the communications failed screen with no less than mild interest.  "So, no one who sees a Gundam lives huh?  I for one refuse to accept that." 

Episode 03: Five Gundams Confirmed

"Generations ago, with a great dream for the future, humankind departed from planet earth, seeking a life on space colonies. But as time went by, the World Federation brought the colonies under its control, one after another using its overwhelming military power in the name of peace and justice.  After Colony, Year 195. The beginning of Operation Meteor. It was a secret operation by a few colonies which tried to stand against the Federation. The operation was to secretly smuggle specially camouflaged combat weapons onto the earth. However, the operation had been detected by Federation leaders..."

         &n bsp; 

 (At a luxurious mansion)

          ;   Treize looked at the rifle on his desk and dropped the cleaning rag on it.  "So… we're still one step behind them?"  He looked at the view screen.

          &nbs p; "We still don't know what their objectives are.  But my guts are telling me that the base to watch next is the Mediterranean base."  Zechs ruffled some paper before looking at the screen again.  "That’s were all the Leo types are being built.  I know the Armed Forces are doing their best to find the enemy but I think it's time we gave them some help.  It wouldn’t hurt at least.  We could, possibly,  send the Middles East Aries Unit, but, considering the difference between the two, it’s extrememly likely that it will be difficult for us to work together with the Federation armed forces."

          &nb sp; "And by your expression I see that you want to go too." 

            Zechs smiled, "Yes, sir."

            "Well, get going.  I'll expect good news from you."

 (Underwater Base)

            "You know, Cancer was a state of the art OZ Mobile Suit and still, it was no match for a Gundam."  Zechs stood beside one of his men and thoughtfully looked at one of the Cancer suits.  "It's disappointing.  How knew how dangerous the Gundams could be?  Five of my own men died…It was a great loss for this unit."

            ; "What should we do Lieutenant?"

           ;  "We are going to go after every one of those damn Gundams.  The Federation Navy will take care of this investigation."

         &n bsp;  Zechs turned around abruptly and eyed the remains of one of the Cancer suits, "It's strange…they always do things that are beyond our imagination.  They never seem to use the same kind of tactics that we use. 

 (Federation Naval Hospital)

          &n bsp; The white-garbed doctor, with pen in hand, wrote down her patient's vitals as she stood beside their hospital bed.  "…Respirations are at 27, Pulse is 57, Blood Pressure is 100 over 60, and Body Temperature is 34.5 degrees Celsius and rising….

         &nb sp;  The doctor stopped and a woman, also wearing white, asked, "What is it?"

            "I thought she moved Sally."

          &nbs p; Sally watched the patient carefully for a few moments before continuing, "Keep monitoring her."

            Am I captured…?  The third Federation Naval Hospital …50th floor…ICU…  Relena mentally groaned, she hated being shot.

            "Major Sally, there's a call for you."

            Sally nodded as she accepted the call and turned to the soldier on the view screen.  "Any luck on the disk?"

            ; "None.  I can’t open it with any access code that I can think of."

            "I thought the Federation's Main computer could open any file…"

           ;  The Doctor eyed Sally curiously "The girl had it right?"

          &nbs p; "Yes."

            ; "Is it possible that she one of the rebel's spies?"

          &nbs p; "Don’t jump to conclusions.  It’s a miracle she's even alive.  Over 200 traces of broken bones, and yet the only visible scar is from the gun wounds.  I've never seen anything quite like it."

            "Should I give her 1 cc of the mind relaxant?"

          & nbsp; "No, We have no idea how it will affect a girl of her age."  Sally tapped her pen on the desk before speaking again, "For all we know the relaxant could poison her mind."

 (Outside Hospital)

          &n bsp; Duo held the phone up by his shoulder as he doodled on the telephone booth, "…It's time to visit the patient."

 (Onboard Aircraft)

          &n bsp; "I suppose the Indus Supplement Base will be the next target."  Zechs looked at the map before him.

            "Should go and help them sir?"

            "No, all we can do now is hope that they manage it well."

 (Indus Supplement Base)

            The unidentified pilot, watched on, as the base exploded, "How disappointing they weren't even prepared." 

 (Third Federation Naval Hospital)

          &n bsp; Heero looked around the corner as the nurse just finished telling him that he couldn't see Relena.  "Is she that bad off?"

            "Did you bring her in?"

            "Yes."

            ; "Oh, well, wait here a moment okay?"

            ; Heero sifted uncomfortably on his feet and watched as the nurse hurriedly talked to a taller woman and the taller woman walked over to him and held her hand out. 

            "Hello, I am Major Sally Po, Medical Officer.  Would you mind telling me about your friend?"

          &nb sp; "…My friend?"

          &nb sp; "There's no change in vitals."

          ;   Relena struggled with her restraints and mentally cursed as a machine in the corner jumped to life.  She opened her eyes to see the same jerk that shot her!

            He grinned and waved to her while speaking in a hushed voice.  “Even a woman knows when to be quiet.  I'm sure you're a trained soldier like myself.  I'm impressed.  You've been awake all this time without changing your pulse or breathing pattern.  I want to ask you some questions, then, maybe, I might get you out of here.”

        & nbsp;   Heero sifted as the elevator made its ascent. 

            "What your name anyhow?"

          &nb sp; "Heero Yuy."

            "You’re the Ambassadors…"

        &nbs p;   "temperamental  brat?"

           ;  "Your not offended?"

          & nbsp; "People think what they want.  Can I see Relena now?"

            "That’s her name?"

            ; "Yes, I've only known her for a few days though…"

         &nb sp;  Heero abruptly stopped as he entered the room and saw Relena strapped down to a table.  "What are you doing to her?"

            "We had to restrain her.  Its not hurting her, I assure you."  Sally turned towards one of her staff members, "Any change?"

          &nb sp; "None."

          &nbs p; "But if you don't know who she is…then she's not a Federation soldier then…"

           ;  Sally tugged on Heero's arm, "We better go downstairs."

           ;  "What the-"

            Heero grabbed a rail as the shock wave of the explosion moved through the area.

            "Hey come one girl, 'fore they get up."

            "Get Major Po, the patient is escaping!"

          & nbsp; "Shit.  Stupid knife."

          &nbs p; Relena took the knife out of Duo's hand with her free hand and finished cutting the restraints off.

            "Come on!  This way!"

            Relena cursed, as she had to run faster to keep up with her 'savior'.  As Duo threw a bomb that easily opened a new escape route for them both, Relena covered her face from the flying glass.

            ; Duo grinned and whooped as he opened his parachute and sputtered when he saw Relena had yet to open hers.  "Hey what are you doing?  Open your parachute!  Damn, don't waste anymore time!"

            ; Sally and Heero ran to the now 'open' window and looked down.

            "I don't believe it."

            Heero cursed when he saw that Relena had yet to open her parachute, "Relena!"

          &n bsp; Duo cursed as Relena opened her parachute, "It's too late!"

            ; Relena collides into a cliff and then falls to the beach where after a few seconds she stands up and looks up to where she knew Heero was.  "How could I be alive…?"

         &nb sp;  Duo landed next to Relena and pulled her away, "Come one let's go.  I know you'd rather die, but if you couldn't die after that, you better come up with a really good way to kill yourself.  It may be corny but all you can do is trust me right now.''

 (Corsica Base)

            "Its huge…"

           ;  "It is an older machine, but when you sent us that data on that Gundam it reminded me of this.  This is the only machine that has features compare to the Gundam's.  I don't know it's details but I do know it has a stronger structure that’s why its so large.  I believe it's called Tallgeese."

             Zechs eyed the suit in front of him before turning to Berker, "If it were to be finished, could it compete with the Gundam?"

          &nb sp;

-Outside-

         &nbs p;  "The enemies will come!"

            ; "The enemies will come?  No fool would challenge a heavy guard?!"

          &nb sp; Zechs couldn't help but to smirk, "The fool has come."

            ; "Confirmed enemy attack."

          &nb sp; "But there's only one…"

             Berker grimaced, "One may be enough."

          &nb sp; "Sir, there is no radar response!"

          & nbsp; Pilot Cathy Barton eyed the battle before her, "In a strategy against fewer enemies, it is usually effective to cut off their retreat, surround them, and lay down intense fire.  The commander's decisions should be considered a textbook maneuver, but… he should have waited to see what his enemy was capable of first.  Catherine urged her suit Heavy Arms into battle then easily eliminating the enemy till Heavy arms ran out of bullets. 

            "Sir, enemy suit is out of bullets!"

          &n bsp; "Don't assume anything soldier!"  Berker shouted as the soldier launched himself into an attack on the enemy.  "You fool!"

            ; Cathy watched as the Leo came towards her, "I guess this is my end…"  She opened her eyes as she left the Leo that would have killed her explode right in front of her suit.  She watched on in amazement and many suits filled the area. 

            Lunging at the leader she locked arms with it allowing time for Zechs and several others to escape. 

            "Stop it!"

            The suit disengaged himself from her and the pilot open the door to his cockpit, and stepped out.  "This is wrong!  We shouldn't be fighting!"

          & nbsp; Cathy watched in amazement as the pilot bowed to her even though she was still inside Heavy Arms.  She opened the hatch and stepped out hand raised in retreat. 

            Quatre smiled, "It's okay.  I'm the one who first came out to show my trust in you!"

            Cathy lowered her hands as stared at the blonde pilot thoughtfully.

 (Undisclosed Location)

          &n bsp; "See there she is good as new if I might add.  I couldn't believe that a girl was the pilot of this beauty."  Duo grinned at the suit and turned toward Relena and abruptly dropped his grin.  There, leaning against a wall, was Relena, setting her broken leg.  "I've had enough.  Who sets their own broken bones?  Relena come on stop that!  I just had lunch!"

Episode 04: The Nightmare at Victoria 

        & nbsp;   "Corsica Base has just reported in sir."  The soldier stood in front of Lt. Zechs at attention.  "No more signs of the enemy.  But all facilities have received anywhere from 35 to 55 % of damage."  The soldier hands his Lt. a stack of papers, "And sir, we have Victoria base on the line."

            ; Zechs nodded, "I'll see to it.  Dismissed."  He waited till the soldier left before he turned the view screen on. 

            "Long time no see Zechs."

          &nbs p; "You're looking well Noin."

            ; She grins and leans back in her chair.  "Same to you.  You know I've heard a lot of stories about you.  The 'Lightning Barons's fame has reach us even here in Victoria."

          & nbsp; "I think it makes colleagues think too much of you."

            "Yah well, fame does have its ups."

            "You know, I hear about you too.  How your students are always the top of their class, I even heard the Federation wanted you to come and teach their students.  But, I’m slightly confused, you used to hate war.  How did you ever become an instructor at the academy?"

          &n bsp; Noin smiled softly and leaned forward.  Without even looking at the screen she responds, "I just…like space…"

         &nbs p;  Noin watched her students work in the simulator with as much interest as she could but her mind kept wondering.  It was no matter though she reasoned; time enough to worry about that later.  She growled as one of her students make a mistake she expected out of a newbie, "What are you doing?  You can’t afford not to think.  Lieutenant Zechs will be here soon!  Shape up!  I don't want anyone to be an embarrassment for Victoria!"

          & nbsp; The student winced and his commander's words, "the Lightning Baron is coming here?!  I'm going to try harder!"

          &nb sp; Noin nodded and moved on, "See that you do." Zechs…Its been a year and 22 days…Are you the same Zechs?  Or have you even grown more colder with time?

 (Zechs' Ship)

            "Otto, are you saying it disappeared?"

         &nbs p;  "Yes.  It was the only MS that we knew the location of.  Shortly after it crossed the equator we lost its location."

          & nbsp; "So that would mean it’s objective is Noin's Taurus'.

          &nb sp; "The Federation is careless.  Even children know that Taurus' are being built at Victoria."

          & nbsp; Zechs shook his head and handed Otto a drink.  "Only Noin…"

           ;  "She's an old classmate of your right?"

          &nbs p; "How did you know?"

            ; "Everyone knows.  You both hold the highest marks at the academy.  Noin is only a few marks under you.  No one has yet to beat your marks sir."

            "She always provided me the opportunities for great honor…She always sought second place.  And now it would seem I need her help again…" Zechs smiled slightly and raised his glass in a salute of his old classmate before drowning the fiery liquid.

 (Victoria base, Graduation day)

            "I want to commend you all for your efforts.  Today, you are graduating the academy.  You all did well.  Now, each and every one of you are proud members of the Specials."  She stood back and waved her arm towards new suits standing in the background.  "These are your machines and the targets of your enemy.  Therefore, as your first mission, as commanders in OZ, get all these machines off this base immediately!"

         &nbs p;  First Class Special Alex snorted, "Isn't that the transportation unit is for?"

            "You idiot!"  Noin narrowed her eyes and slapped her arrogant graduating student.  "I did not train a soldier who can not and will not take care of his own machine!  You are to remain with your units.  You seem to not realize that the enemy of your machines is also your enemy.  Move out now!"
            ; The soldiers saluted their commander and also Lt. Zechs' plane as it landed before running off to start their missions.

 (8p.m., same day, on base at a bar)

            "When will the entire Taurus unit be shipped out?"

            "0700 hours, tomorrow morning.  Half should be gone by 0530."

            ; "That’s cutting it a little tight Noin."

            ; Noin shrugs her shoulders before propping her head up with her arm, "I heard the Gundams aren't detectable by radar so I increased the watch."

          &nbs p; "That’s a right decision to make.  Good job."

            Noin glanced at her companion, "Thank you for the compliment Lt. Zechs."

          &nbs p; "Its Zechs Noin."  Zechs watched his old classmate with mild concern, "I hope you aren't getting too attached to your students Noin.  It makes it more difficult then to let them go."

            "Many thanks for the concern, but my students are never going to die.  They aren't trained to die.  The human life isn’t comparable to war."

            "I've seen many of my men die Noin, I have to disagree."

          & nbsp; "Any operation that has even the slightest possibility of casualties should be considered flawed to being with."  She perks up and reached for the phone behind the counter as it continues to ring.  "Noin.  Yes.  Alright."  She blinks and hands the phone to Zechs.  "Its Lt. Otto."

            ; "Yes Otto?"

            ; "I'm at the repair bay.  The mechanics here are amazed.  Tallgeese is even more advanced than what we originally thought.  It'll still take a month or two to complete it though."

          &nb sp; "I see.  Thank you for all your efforts."

 (0400 hours (4 am) next morning)

          &nb sp; The early morning explosions, fires, and shock waves drove Noin from her sleep.  Only partially dressed for duty she stops the closest soldier, "What going on."

            "Cadet Dormitories were bombed.  It's an enemy attack"

          &nbs p; "What?!"  She curses as runs in the fastest direction to the dorms.  "All those..."  She stops as she enters a room that held the latest graduates.  "Alex…"  She knelt down next to him and squeezed his hand as he smiled at her.

            "Ma'am … I'd like to go to space…"

         &nbs p;  Noin looks away as his eyes drop and his body stiffens.  "Search the base!  Open fire on contact of the enemy!  Kill all of them!  Leo unit is to advance first.  The enemy has to be still around."

          &nb sp; Noin cursed herself as she ran to the control room.  She should have seen this coming!  "Is Lt. Zechs alright?" 

            "South Wing isn’t damaged.  He said he would be right over."

            ; "Fine."  She scowls once more before picking up the microphone next to her and turning it on.  "The enemy's objective is to destroy the Taurus', get them off base now!"

            She turned to the next soldier.  "I'm taking control of the MS unit."

         & nbsp;  Noin turned her MS away from the damage the of the cadet dorm and instead focused on her new objective.  "Report in."

            "No movement here.  Everything is normal."

          &nb sp; "Power plant is secure."

          &nb sp; Noin growled, "Turn all thermal sensors on the base on!"  She cans the vid before her and grins wolfishly, "There he is!  Prep the suits and chase the enemy!"  She powers her MS up and she follows the enemy who is escaping on a motorbike, "Stop!  Or I'll shot you!  There is no chance of escape!  Are there anymore….  The Gundam!"

          &nb sp; "Control, ready the Space Beam Cannon!"

          &nb sp; "But its not designed for ground battle!"

          &nb sp; "Never mind that all I need is one shot!"

            ; The soldier turned away from the vid and to Zechs, "Sir?"

            ; Zechs nodded, his attention focused on Noin, Noin…what are you doing?

          & nbsp; "Stop you dirty traitor!"  Noin snarled as she locked on to the biker and fired throwing him off the bike.  "Going after the pilots instead of…  what kind of man are you?"

            The pilot stands up and brushes himself off and raises him arms, I know that line from somewhere…

             "What it can't be!"  Noin focuses onto the pilot.  "A child single-handedly destroyed our base?"

            ; The pilot smirked, "A woman?  Then…it's not over yet!"  He throws a explosive towards Noin before running back to the motorbike and escaping.

          &n bsp; "He's alone, and about 14 or 15 years old…" She refocuses the vid screen and sees a suit rise up from the forest, "Is that him?" 

             "I have enemy on screen and firing!" 

            Noin cursed, "No soldier, wait!" 

            "Lt. Noin?  Why?"

            The Gundam pilot fired mercilessly, "Because she's a woman that why!"

            Zechs narrowed his eyes, "Calm down.  The enemy isn’t moving this way.  There is no need for you to send the Taurus' out now."

            "Nevermind!  Cargo plane #2 out first!  Lt. Zechs, you will stand before a court martial!"

          &n bsp; "As long as you make a decision with a controlled mind, you won't regret the decision you make even if it's wrong."

          &nbs p; Noin turned her attention towards the radio as she heard the cargo ship take off.  "No!"

            The Gundam pilot looks up, shoots the ship down, and turns back to Noin.  "Woman!  Are you listening to me!  Woman!  Because of my age you underestimated me.  You have proved yourself to be inexperienced.  I refused to kill weaklings and women!"

          &nbs p; Noin winced, "Shit! SHIT!"

 (Hangar with Deathsythe and Wing)

            Relena sat in the cockpit of her gundam while checking the stats of Wing.  "Insulation 2800…it can be fixed."  She took note of Duo's presence and went back to work.

            "Hey!  You know if you would let us help it would be much easier.  You don't need to be so stubborn!"  Duo placed in hands on his hips as he watched his fellow Gundam pilot.

            ; "Its simple.  I don't want strangers touching my suit."

            ; "I saved you life.  I'm not a stranger!"  The glare he received told him other wise.  "You have no replacement parts…"  He jumped up and gradually made his way towards Relena.  "NO matter how good you are, you can't repair this without any parts.  Machines aren't that same as broken arms and legs…  Hey, are you even paying attention to me?"   Duo sat down on the cockpits door.  "You're antisocial, stubborn, uncooperative, unpredictable...  If I was you I would already be trying to find a way to kill myself.

          &nbs p; "Hey!"

            ; Duo scowled, "What is it?  You changed your mind?  Well too late!"

            ; "I want you to shut up for a while."

          &nbs p; "Uh huh.  Well, sorry to bother you and point this out but, you are in my hangar!"  He grinned at Relena, "Do you have a boy friend or was that boy at the base it?"

            Relena scowled and turned her attention back to her work when an alarm went off.  "A new mission…   A ship transporting Gundanium alloy…  Roger.  I'll intercept it tomorrow morning."

          &n bsp; "How you going to do that huh?  You're suit is as good as trash."

          &nbs p; "It won't be tomorrow."

          & nbsp; "Sure, sure…   NO way she's anything else but one of us…She'll blow herself up if she fails this one…

 (Private Meeting)

          &nb sp; "Well, from Col. Treize's report it did turn out to be made of Gundanium alloy."  General Septem carefully watched the faces of those around the table.  "To my understanding it can only be synthesized in zero gravity."

          &n bsp; "So then it was sent to the Earth from the colonies."

          & nbsp; Ambassador Yuy mentally sighed, how could they possibly know about the alloy…?  "This whole thing is only the result from a few rebelling colonies.  We cannot afford to antagonize the other colonies by treating all of them as a bunch of rebels."

          &nb sp; The only bald politician in the room pounded on the table, "They antagonized us first!  Let's just get rid of all of them!"

            ; Ambassador Yuy shook his head, "There are many colonies that want nothing more than to make peace with the Federation."

           ;  General Septem watched Yuy with hidden contempt, "WE want peace too, but I don't see any colonies making an attempt for peaceful solutions."

             "They do!  This all started when the Federation brought the colonies under their control by using unnecessary military power."

          &nbs p; Another politician pounded the table causing his toupee to fall off, "Is that all you have to say Ambassador Yuy?!  Tell me are you a spy for the rebels, trying to overthrow us?"

            "What are you saying?"

          &nb sp; "Thank you for your opinions Ambassador Yuy but I think you should leave now."

            Mr. Yuy stood up and looked at the men at the table, "Don't you even realize?  The only dangerous people are those of you who are sitting down at this table now!"

            The politician who basically accused Yuy of treason leaped to his feet and grabbed the ambassador by his throat, "Haven't you said enough for tonight?!"

          & nbsp; Colonial Treize watched Lady Une as she entered the room.  It was dimly lit a  "I must say Lady that I could not agree more with assembling the forces at Lagrange point."

          &nbs p; "Yes, it turned out to be very effective…"

             "Lieutenant Zechs always does an excellent job…"  He smiled gracefully as Lady Une sat across from him, "Oh and Lady about our dear Ambassador…"

          ;   "As you wish sir."

            "And Lady…Good work."

 (Just outside Gundam Hangar)

          &nbs p; "What?"  He yawns and rubs his eyes as Wing takes off, "Don't tell me she actually repaired that thing in one night!"

          &nbs p; He snorted and shook his head, "Damn, she certainly is something."

             "Duo!"

            ; "Oh hey there M-"

            "It’s the Gundam.  She took all the parts from Deathsythe."

           ;  "What?!"  Duo ran back inside to see Deathsythe lying on the floor, various parts missing.  "Geez, that’s what I get for trusting her!  Shit!"  He was about to walk away when he noticed a piece of paper on the ground.  Curious, he picked it up.  Duo-  Thanks for the parts.  I owe you one.  -Relena

             Duo smirked, "Yeah you could say you owe me one."

 (Rebel Desert Base)

            "Cathy?"

          &nb sp; The pilot of the Gundam Heavy Arms looked up, and was startled to see Quatre handing her a flute. 

            "You know how to play?"

            ; She accepted the instrument was watched Quatre for a few moments as he started to play on his violin before joining in.  As she played she closed her eyes and thought back to home, Brother…what are you doing now?

 (Victoria Base)

            Noin looked up at the door, "Come in."  She blinked, "Zechs…"

         &nb sp;  "How are you?"

            "I'm fine… I'm just torn apart."

          &nbs p; He sat down next to her on her bed, "Noin…  I'm glad you're alright."

          &n bsp; "Because if I had died I would be respectively promoted to a rank in front of you?"

            "You'll be fine."

            ; "Zechs, let me join you, I…I have a score to settle with the Gundam.  I must wipe my disgrace away…"

           ;  "I have to get back too…  I can no longer let them do whatever they want."

            ; "sir…?"

         &nbs p;  "Besides, I'd feel better with you there beside me."

            Noin smiled and inclined her head, "Zechs…"

         ;    The pilot growled, "Damn, I feel empty even after I win…  Stupid woman had to underestimate me…"  He directed his attention to the radio next to him, "Wufei here.  Yeah…No problem."

Episode 05:  Son of an Ambassador

(Undisclosed location)

        &nbs p;   She watched as Heero ran in front of her and fought her instincts to punch him for getting into her way.

            "Relena!"

          &n bsp; He holds out a piece of paper to me…

          &n bsp; "I know you're new here at school…"

         &nb sp;  Curious, I take the note and briefly reading it before tearing it up.  I walk away purposefully right next to him.

            "What did I do?"

            I know I must push him away…Its for the good of both of us…  I can’t say I didn’t mean to be mean towards him though.

          &nbs p; "Ah!"  I gasp for breath as I force myself to wake up from the dream.  I stand up and look at the star lit sky.  "…You saw me…"

 (Space Shuttle)

          &nb sp; "You know Ambassador Yuy, I'm honored to be escorting you."  Lady Une smiled at the man before her not paying attention to the fact that he's ignoring her.  "I'm only trying to make polite conversation."

         &nb sp;  "I have nothing to say to people like you."  Yuy sifted uncomfortably in his seat.

            "I'm sorry you feel that way.  But I'm just following orders to attend you.  I hope you don't hate me personally." 

            Yuy turned around to catch a glance of his son, "Heero be sure to get a good look outside.  And remember how beautiful Earth looks from afar."

            ; Lady Une watched the father-son exchange with distain.  You had better take your own last look Yuy.

 (Undisclosed Location)

          &n bsp; "I'm to protect the Ambassador's son?"  Relena scowled at the screen.  “I don't think—"

         &nbs p;  The screen bleeped again and she looked away is distain.  “I hate…”

 (Colony Space Port)

            "Lady Une, Ambassador, we are pleased to see you both."

            ; The two men nodded and moved to show them to the cars, "These rumors are getting extremely out of hand."

            ; Lady Une smiled, "That's why we're here, to investigate these rumors."

          &nb sp; "And of course hope that they aren't true, right Lady Une?"

            One of the men stuttered, "I can certainly say that no one I know wants to invade Earth."

          &nbs p; Lady Une smiled once more, "It could be a rumor or not… Of course I hope it really is just a rumor."

          &nbs p; Yuy watched the woman in front of him, Sureyou do Une…

         &nb sp;  Heero watched his father enter the conference room wondering if he should tell him what he knew about Relena.  But would father make me give the information up to the Federation…Vaguely, he could here Une voice down to the hall.

            "Ten seconds, and everything will start again.  Who are they to advocate peace?"

          &nbs p; Ten seconds…  Do they mean to…  Father!!

          ;   Heero grunted as he was thrown back against the wall.  After most of the dust settled he made his way towards the now destroyed room.  "Father?"

          &n bsp;  He shuffled through much of the debris until he came across his father's dying form.  "Father!  Who did this?"

            ; Yuy smiled up at his son, "It doesn't matter and yet it does… OZ…  I thought they would wait a little longer."  He coughed violently splattering Heero with his blood, "Carry on my work, son…" 

            Heero stared at his father's still form.  "Father!"  Distantly he felt someone pull on his shirt.  "Relena? … What are you doing here?"

            ; She cursed as she heard footsteps running down the hall.  "Take this and put it on, stay behind me!"  She held her gun out steady and shot the first soldier that came through the door.  Soon, though, the shots stopped as a female voice called out orders to the men. 

            "I understand that you have the late Ambassadors son.  Give him over and I might forget seeing you."

            "No."  Relena tightened her hold on the gun.

            "Oh, I see…you must be one of them…" Relena snarled and fired the gun again, the first shot aimed for Une, the rest at the soldiers as she fell back to the windows and jumped out taking Heero with her.

            Relena pulled the string, deploying the chute from Heero's pack.  When they were close enough to the ground, she detached the suit and expertly dropped them into a waiting car, speeding away from the rain of bullets.

          &nb sp; "The hell?"

            ; "Get down Heero," Relena glanced momentarily down at him.  "I'm sorry about you father if I had known …" Relena stopped herself.  She couldn't say that, because it wasn't true.  Her mission had nothing to do with the Ambassador, only his son.

 (Naval Base)

            "Your suit's been fixed Duo."

            Duo Maxwell grinned and hopped down from the windowsill.  "Thanks a lot!  You even managed to get it repaired before the next mission."

          &n bsp; Howard chuckled, "You don't have to thank me…Just pay me as usual.  You know, you’re my best client."

          &nb sp; Duo grinned good naturedly, "Well this one you have to thank a friend of mine for.  She wrecked it this time."

            ; Howard's laugh caused Duo's grin to enlarge, "Well then I would like to meet her and thank her personally.”

 (Zechs' Ship)

            "Well it should start any minute now…"

             Noin glanced over to her old classmate, "Question is will they buy it?"

 (Hidden Bunker) 

            Heero groaned as he woke up, "uh…" An older man approached him and held out two capsules in one hand and a glass of water in a metallic hand.  Heero blinked startled, "Where's Relena?"

          &nb sp; The man watched him passively, "She told you her name?"

            ; "Not really…"

         &nb sp;  He sat the drink and medicine down on the table next to the bed Heero was lying on, "I think you had better explain."

 (Shuttle)

       & nbsp;    Relena cursed as she flew the shuttle back to Earth.  She would be lucky of she got back in time.  Desperately, she turned the news on to distract her thoughts away from her last mission. 

            "In space today, while attending a meeting, Ambassador Heero Yuy and other delegates were assassinated.  An interview with Col. Une on site revealed the suspicion that this was a terrorist attack.  The Ambassador's son, also named Heero, who was present the time of the explosion, has been reported missing.  Reports say that when Federation soldiers accompanying Lady Une entered the room they saw this girl take the Ambassador's son and flee from the scene.  Ambassador Yuy was a strong advocate for peace….

         &nbs p;  Relena turned the screen off and closed her eyes, shit…fucking cameras always make thing difficult.

 (Zechs' Quarters)

          &n bsp; "Lady Une is a very good actor."

          &nbs p; "Zechs, won't anyone find it suspicious that Lady Une was conveniently on site to give an interview?"

             Zechs shook his head, "No…Wait a minute…"

         &nb sp;  "What is it?"

            "That girl…Noin do you see her?"

            "It can't be…"

          & nbsp; "It can…" Zechs watched the vid of a blonde girl with brilliant blue eyes drag the late Ambassador's son with her out the window.  "…. Relena…?  How?"

 (Car)

        &nb sp;   Heero watched the man beside him with metallic hand as a supposed Rebellion officer drove the car through the dark streets of the colony.

          &nbs p; "Many call me Doctor "J". Whether you believe me or not…I'm actually a scientist."

             "And you sent Relena to Earth to fight?"

          &nbs p; "You're very perceptive.  Yes I did.  I'm surprised that she was in your class.  Tell me did she do well?"

            ; "What is it that you are trying to make her do?"

            "She is speaking for us."

            "You're nuts."

            ; Doctor J adjusted the glasses on her nose, "You can’t judge me until you've been in my position boy.  What Relena is doing is for the sake of the colonies.  Relena is merely eliminating those who want a war."

            "By starting a war?  Solutions like this never lead to peace!"

          &nbs p; "But it does!  Only the people can start a war, and only the people can stop a war."

            "There are other ways…"

           ;  "Tell that to OZ."

            "OZ?"

            Doctor J looked out of the window, "You know them?"

            ; "Father mention them before he died." "OZ is slowly but surely taking over the Federation.  Killing your father was only their first step."

            ; "And Relena fights them?  But why her!?"

            ; "I can't tell you that…"

           ;  But…"

 (N. Pacific Supply Base)

            "Nice of you to join me Relena."  Duo radioed as Wing landed a short distance away from him.  Scowling when she radioed back, "If I had known you wouldn't have been here I wouldn't have accepted the mission."

 (Colony)

       &n bsp;    "The people here will get you back to Earth safely."  Doctor J motioned to the building in front of them.

            "Why did you save my life?  Was it because of my father?"

          &nb sp; Doctor J shifted uncomfortably, "No, its because you used to be Relena."  At Hero's startled expression he continued on, "Relena used to be just like you.  In the thick of things and have not a clue what was even going on.  She was clean…innocent.  She was a good kid."

            "What happened?"

          & nbsp; Doctor J opened the car door, "Its Fate.  Karma.  Destiny.  Or whatever they call it now.  Whatever it is, it's none of your business.  Look if you want to live, just stay away from her alright?"

          &n bsp; Heero watched as the car sped off and left him in front of the previously addressed building, "…"

 (N. Pacific Supply Base)

            "Hey 'Lena what are you doing?!"  Duo cringed as Wing focuses its gun in his direction.  "Oh no man this isn't happening!!"  Duo frantically types in various code numbers on the panel as Relena fires the gun.  He sighs, relieved to see that Relena had target the mobile suit behind him.  "Thank God!"

            Relena smirked as the MS drops to the ground as she radios Duo, "Now we're even."

            ; "Damn."

          &nbs p; Relena eyes the area before leaving behind a battle ground and an annoyed pilot named Duo.

 (Space Shuttle)

          &nb sp; Heero watched the blue planet before him as he remembered his father's last words, "Don't worry dad, I'll carry your work on." 

Episode 06: May I Have This Dance?

(Heero's Home)

            "Mother!"  Heero ran into the living room and embraced his mother.  "Are you alright?"

          &n bsp; She smiled sadly, "Better now that you're here."  She embraced him again, "I was so worried for you… That girl who took you…  She didn’t hurt you did she?"

            "Relena?!  No!  She saved my life!"

            ; "What did your father stay to you?"

            "Mom…  I told dad I would continue his work."

 (Spaceport)

       &n bsp;    "With the Ambassador gone, there is no one to be a mediator between the colonies."

          & nbsp; Col. Treize smiled sadly, "He was indeed an excellent diplomat.  I hear his son made it home.  Is that why you haven't come back?"

            ; "I would like to make a request for the assistance of a Mobile Suit to assist me."

            "Take five suits with you."

            "Five sir?"

            "Shadows seem to follow us were ever we go."

            "Are you referring to the Gundams sir?"

            "They are, I hate to say, relentless.  If they do show up, be careful…  Five suits won't be enough."

 (Heero's school)

          &nbs p; -Computer Lab-

            "Relena Dorlain's school record at St. Gabriel's High, -- deleted.  Transfer from Board of Edu, -- OK."  She paused at the sound of music drifting up from down stairs, "This isn't my concern…"

         &n bsp;  -Ball Room-

            "Heero!"

          &nb sp; Heero turned around and smiled seeing his best friends run up.  "Hey guys."

            ; "We're glad to see you.  One of the professors told us you had been kidnapped."

             "Yeah!  I saw the picture!  The girl certainly looked a lot like Relena."

          &nb sp; "Yup.  It’s a good thing she's leaving."

          &n bsp; Heero paused, "She's leaving?"

          &n bsp; "Yeah, McKinley told us today."

          &nbs p; Heero nodded, "I'll be back alight?"

          &nb sp; The friends waved at their friend as he went off in pursuit of Relena Dorlain.  "Man… He has it bad…"

             Heero approached Relena's door and walked in without even bothering to knock.  "They say you're leaving again.  Are you going off to fight in some new battlefield?  You know I’ve met Dr. J."  He stood still as Relena snarled as turned around a gun aimed straight for his heart.  "So, even you can be surprised.  You know, it wouldn't be a good idea to kill me here, considering there are a lot of people down there who know I'm here with you.  Won't you even come down to the party for a little bit…?"

           ;  Relena watched Heero out of the corner of her eye as they walked into the room.  Most students were dressed in dress slacks as she was and only a few took note of her presence next to Heero.  "Heero, I shouldn't be here."

            ; "Because this isn't a part of your mission?"  He watched her closely, "Just because it isn't in your assignment doesn't mean you can't do it.  Are you still going to kill me Relena?"

          &nb sp; "Yes."

            ; "Because I know too much?"

            ; She directed her attention to the dancing couples without replying. 

            "You know, I was glad when you saved me because I wanted to know that before I died.  And now, my father has asked me to carry on his work.  So I'll be fighting beside you."  He smiled slowly and pulled her next to a window, "I believe that what you are doing is right."

          &nbs p; "You'll fight beside me…?"  Relena stared at the boy in front of her amazed at his sudden strength.  She glanced out of the window and spotted a MS Cargo jet.  OZ!  It's an OZ Mobile Suit Cargo Jet!  Do they know I'm here?  Are they here because of me?  "Heero, I must go!"  Relena turned and ran from the room her hair trailing behind her.

 (OZ cargo jet)

            "Use whatever means necessarily."

         &nbs p;  The soldiers sifted under Lady Une's gaze, "Are you sure about this Lady Une.  I mean…they are civilians."

             "You’re dismissed!  I won’t have a wimpy officer like you in command of the operation!  This is more of a serious operation than you realize!"

          &n bsp; "Pardon me Ma'am!  I will carry out the operation as you ordered."

          &n bsp; "Very well.  Launch the operation!"

             "Roger.  Descending now."

            Lady Une stood proudly as the transport plan opened and released two mobile suits.  She sneered as the two soldiers began their attack with relish.

          &nbs p; Heero watched was two suits fell from the transportation unit.  "That’s…that’s a Federation Mobile Suit.  What’s it doing here?"

            ; "Heero! Come on let's get out of here!"  Heero's friend winced as a shock wave wracked the school.  "Come on!  The war's starting we gotta get some where safe!"

            ; Heero ignored his friend and watched as Wing took flight and attacked the two mobile suits.

            ; "What’s going on?!"  The soldier braced for impact and Wing barreled into him.

            "Damn, how did the enemy know we'd be here?"

            ; "Ma'am!  Our suits are under attack!"

          &nb sp; Lady Une stood still her gaze flickering over to the mechanic, "What mobile suit type is it?"

            "I don't know.  I've never seen it before…"

             So Treize was right…it did show up after all…  But, in a place like this?  Dispatch all remaining suits!  I want the unidentified mobile suit captured now!"

 (Desert rebel base)

            Quatre sat at his desk watching his view screen.  "So there is another after all…  Someone else is targeting OZ as well.  I know there is Cathy…  But how many other Gundams are on Earth?  I wish… I could meet them all…"

 (Ship)

       &n bsp;    "I tell you what this beer tastes better than what it did last time!"

            ; "You got that right buddy!"

          &nbs p; "Duo!"  Howard pushed his glasses back up his nose and nudged Duo.  "Is something the matter?"

          &nb sp; "No…  I just found out how beautiful the moon is from Earth."

          &nbs p; Howard leaned against the railing and peered out across the water.  "The moonlight on a calm sea…"

             "The moon always looked so clear from a colony.  I always thought of it as a graveyard."

             "A Graveyard huh?"

            "I'm sure she doesn't look at the moon this way.  …  Everyone should let themselves enjoy life.  Especially while their alive."

          &nbs p; "Being rational is one thing, and reality is another.  It’s a sad human saga…"

           ;  "I wonder where she is now…."

 (Heero's School)

          &nbs p; "I can't believe it!  Its maneuvering ability is better than ours!"

            ; "Damn it, get out of my way!"  Relena screamed as she lunged towards her enemy.

            ; "Get everyone away now!"  Heero turned to see the pilot 01 disable her opponent with no remorse.  "Relena…"

         &n bsp;  Relena stood transfixed as the cobalt-eyed youth watched her.  Her Gundam's screen flickered for a moment but his form remained true on the screen.  "Heero…"

         &nb sp;  "…"

          &n bsp; Relena watched as the remaining mobile suit attacked the school debris crumbled in mid air and instinctively, Relena covered Heero with Wing's shield.  Why did I save him…  Relena internally screamed at her mistake but made no move to correct it.

            "Ma'am!  The suit has stopped moving!"

          &nb sp; Lady Une turned to the soldier surprised, "The Gundam!  Why?"

            "It's using it's shield to protect a boy.  It stopped debris from falling on to him."

            "A boy!  Who is it?"

            "Identification matches that of Heero Yuy.  The late ambassador's son."

            "Confirmed: The boy is our target: Heero Yuy."

            "So does the boy have some connection to the Gundam pilot…?"

         &nb sp;  "Relena!"  Heero's gruff voice tore Relena's reverie away.  "Is that you in there?  Relena?"

          &nb sp; Relena's eyes widened as once again Heero called out her name.  "Why… why is it that… That I can't…" She screamed and stepped away and used the shield to destroy the last suit before changing to bird mode. 

            "We…  All our men…  Ma'am we have no more forces!"

          &nb sp; "Shit.  I'll go down there myself and finish this off."

            COM specialist Rein turned around at her station, "Incoming message from Col. Treize!"

          &nb sp; "What?"

          &nbs p; "Lady…  This operation has been cancelled.  Return to base immediately."

         &nbs p;  "But sir…"

             "I've decided that it's more beneficial for us now to let Yuy's son live."

            "Sir…"

           ;  "With the Gundam in the picture this is a different situation.  It isn't your fault.  Just return now."

            "Yes sir."

 (Treize's office)

          &nbs p; "So, Zechs is sure of this?"

            ; "Yes sir." 

            "I had no idea one of his family members was still alive…  The pilot had an interest with Yuy's son.  Do you know anything about that?"  Treize watched the previous operation's file footage with new interest.

          &n bsp; "No sir.  But I'm sure Zechs will figure it out."

            "Anything for an old friend.  Please, send Zechs my best."

            ; "Yes sir."

 (Heero's School)

          &nbs p; Relena slid out of Wing's seat as she moved to join Heero outside.  Her hair moved gently in the wind.  "Well Heero Yuy, you know who I am now.  You have seen me pilot my suit and attack OZ"  She held a gun with practiced ease, "You don't understand anything.  For that and more you must die now."

            Heero watched her expression for a moment before shaking his head, "I understand more than what you give me credit for.  Why didn't you kill me Relena?  Why don't you kill me now?  Why are you wasting your time?  I know who you are, and even which Gundam is yours.  Answer me Relena!"

          &nb sp; Relena snarled and turned around back to her Gundam.  "I don't have to justify myself to you."  She vaulted to the cockpit and closed the door.  He's right…  I was going to kill him right then and then I just stopped.  Why?

             "Relena!"  Heero yelled. 

            She impassively watched the youth on her screen as she tightened her grip on the controls.  Goodbye Heero Yuy.  The Gundam rose to the air and left leaving the destroyed school and a screaming student behind.

Episode 07: The Scenario to Bloodshed

(New Edwards Air Force Base)

         &n bsp;  "This is New Edwards Air Force Base.  Another shuttle has just arrived.  There are quite a few of planes out there."

          &nbs p; Treize nodded his head, "Understood, Thank you."

            Lady Une turned and read off the papers in front of her as she gave her report, "As you instructed, I leaked the fake information--that all of OZ's top officials will be meeting at New Edwards-- through our military channels.

          &n bsp; "Well, you and I will be there so it won't be totally false information."

         &nbs p;  "Sir?"

            ; "I am most curious to see what will happen Lady."

 (Relena's Apartment)

          & nbsp; "A new mission…  I accept.  Roger.  New Edwards…  OZ will be there."

          &nbs p; She stiffly stood up and turned to the mantle over the fireplace.  She caressed the silver box there though her eyes were dark and emotionless…  "OZ…"

 (Mechanics shop)

            "Where's has that girl gone to now…" The shop's manager scowled and absently tapped the counter top.

            "She said she'd be back shortly."

          &n bsp; "Damn it, what the hell is she thinking?  I have every reason to fire her!"

            "But you need the help right?"

          &nbs p; "You make sure to tell her when she comes back that I want to talk to her!"  He grunted and left to find something else to complain about."

          &nbs p; "Cathy…  You better get back here soon."

 (Quatre's Place)

            ; "Its hard to believe that Master Quatre would leave us here."

            ; "Well everyone needs a break once in a while right Rashid?" 

            The man addressed as Rashid 'humphed', "I think you don't take into account that is was after he read his email that he left and in Sand Rock as well.  He probably went out on a mission so secret he couldn't tell us about it."  Auda, Abdul, and Rashid stood in silence for a few moments until, finally, Rashid spoke up, "I just wish he had spoken to me about it before he left."

 (Airbase)

       &nbs p;    Relena frowned as the pilot next to her refused to stop chattering.  She felt the gun tucked safely in the small of her back call her name and she tried her best to ignore it.  On her lap sat a laptop, and as she tried to best to ignore the pilot next to her and the internal voice that told her to shoot him she check her email. 

            "Don't you think this is going to be a really good mission?"

          &n bsp; "…"

          &n bsp; "I think it's going to be a good mission."

          &n bsp; Relena allowed her head to fall back to the head rest, "Do you even realize the importance of this mission?"

          &n bsp; "Awe, 'Lena… Of course I do!"

            "We can eliminate the heads of OZ with just this one mission."

          &n bsp; "Right!  And then we can go home…"

           ;  Uncomfortably Relena looked away, At least some of us can.

 " Arriving at New Edwards Air Force Base on that day were Supreme Commander Marshal Noventa; Commander-in-Chief of the Space Forces, General Septem and Commander-in-Chief of the Earth Forces, General Ventl. All the top officers of the World Federation Armed Forces attended the discussion of the treaty negotiations. Among the top officers were the Special's head, Col. Treize, and his adjutant, Lt. Col. Lady Une. However, Treize had leaked false information about the meeting, giving the impression that the meeting was a gathering of OZ's top members, not the Federation's." -          Gundam Wing, Episode 07  

 (New Edwards Air Force Base)

            "Now we'll see what direction the tides will turn."

            ; "The way you planned it of course Col. Treize."

          &nb sp; Treize looked to the woman beside him and couldn't help but smile, "Lady, your confidence reassures me."

            Marshal Noventa stood up and addressed those at the meeting before him, " The Federation, at the beginning, was a deterrent force to other growing military forces.  But now, the Federation has become a threat to the world.  I have yet seen a need for an increased budget for weapons development or increasing our armed forces.  There's no longer a need for a military involvement such as ours."

            ; General Septem quirked an eyebrow, "Are you saying that you are seeking an arms reduction?"

             "A reduction for now, then later total disarmament."

         &nbs p;  General Bentz nodded his head in total agreement, "I agree."

          &nbs p; Septem's jaw could have dropped, "General?"

          & nbsp; Bentz gave Septem a wiry smile, "We once had to fight hard for it to become possible to unite the world.  But, before we knew it our cause warped into something else…  The bloodshed must end now."

            Septem shook his head, "And what about the recent incidents?  The attacks from those mysterious mobile suits made out of Gundanium alloy?  What about all those cadets at Victoria?  These invaders are threatening the Earth with superior weapons.  The Specials' have engaged I battle with them, why don't we ask them?"

            Treize sat back in his seat, "We believe that they are acts of sabotage committed by the space colonists."

             Une focused all of her attention to Treize and spoke in a low whisper, "Sir?"

            ; "Someone had to say it."  He raised his head again and looked at Marshal Noventa.

          &nb sp; "Its only natural that the colonists bare us a bit of ill will.  That’s why we need to do something to remedy this situation as soon as possible."

          & nbsp; "And those mobile suits?"

          &nbs p; "If they learn what are new objectives are they will loose their objective.  We will open talks.  The path that we lost before can be found again."

          &nbs p; Treize turned to Une, "History seems to be taking a wrong turn."

            ; "Then…?"

         &nb sp;  "No.  Not until the final curtain rises."

          &nbs p; Noventa sat down and forward in his seat, "I propose that we move this discussion to an actual agenda for a peaceful negotiation."  He grasped the edge of the table as a explosion shook the room.  "What the…?"

           ;  The view screen flickered on and a soldier appeared on screen.  "Sir!  The base is under an enemy attack!"

          &nb sp; The screen showed the enemy then in their all out attack.  The gundam Wing in bird mode was on a fast approach to the base, while another attacked the guarding suits.

            ; Noventa grasped his arm rest, "What?  Those are?"  The two Gundams known as Wing and Deathsythe attacked the nearest mobile suits and after destroying them moved on to the next.

         &n bsp;  "Relena!"  Duo's image appeared on one of her secondary screens.  "Their defenses are way too heavy for just the two of us."

            Relena gritted her teeth, "This is ten times more than what I expected."

          & nbsp; "What you think?"

          &nbs p; "It's taking too long."

            ; "I'll break though to the center."

          &nb sp; Treize turned to the woman next to him, "Lady the curtain has finally risen.  Lets get our plans started too."

            She smiled and pressed a button on the mini computer on her lap, "Yes Sir."

            "Marshal, we need to evacuate everyone."

          & nbsp; "I realize that… but yes…  For the sake of the peace negotiations evacuate but remain in contact of this base.  There still might be a way in which we can resolve this.”

           ;  "You can use my shuttle, its on stand by now."

            "I'm surprised at your offer."

          &nbs p; "Marshal, we are still apart of the Federation's Armed Forces."

          &nb sp; "Of course.  Excuse me, I accept you offer."  He inclined his head briefly before making his way towards the shuttle.

          &nb sp; Treize followed Septem to the end of the hallway at which point he stopped him, "General, please come with me."

            "Isn't the shuttle this way?"

            "We're dividing the passengers up between two planes."

          &nb sp; "Is that right?  Well, then, lead the way."           

            Treize nodded, "Please, follow me."

            As the politicians and generals and so forth rushed to the shuttle Commander Kiln was desperately trying to get reinforcements to come to New Edwards' rescue.

          &nbs p; "Tell them to dispatch all units!"

          &nbs p; "Sir! We have reports of rebellion all over!"

            ; "Fairbanks Base too sir!  There's no one to come help us!"

            "What!  God help us…"

          & nbsp; Lt. Noin tossed a spare weapon to Lt. Zechs as they took over the base with the rest of their allies.  "To create a new order is wonderful…  But isn't this a too bloody start?"

          &nbs p; Zechs stood up to the microphone and spoke to the masses, "The Federation's era is over!  What we want now is you, new comrades!  A real unification can only be achieved though OZ!  Lets work together to bring about a new world order!"   He sat the microphone down and turned to Noin who was smirking at him, "Did that sound as corny as I thought it did?"

"The coup d'etat had been carefully planned and carried out. Using the name of Special's agents, members of OZ had infiltrated into every Federation base on the globe. With the organization expanded to such a bloated bureaucracy, Federation HQs quickly lost control of the situation, helping to create a devastating chaos."

- Gundam Wing, Episode 07

Relena struggled to stay ahead of her enemy but the sheer mass of the suit was overwhelming.  "What the…" She hesitated, "Is that OZ's new model?"  Relena stood transfixed, Duo covering her, as she watched the new arrivals attack the Leos.  "Duo, do you see them?"

"Yeah!  What you make of it?"

"They seem to be fighting on our side."

"Cathy!"  Quatre navigated his Gundam along hers as she released all her missiles on one attack forcing her to fight with a beam saber.

"I'm still here."

"They are just like us!" 

"Whatever they are I won't let them stand in my way!"

General Septem turned to Treize, "When are we going to take off?"

Treize watched the screen of the computer on his lap, "Right after Marshal Noventa's.  They are taking off now."

Relena flicked her eyes from the battle at hand to the alarm to her left, "The shuttle that’s it!"

Marshal Noventa rubbed the bridge of his nose, "I'm considering this an unfortunate incident.   This won't be an obstacle to the peace negotiations."

"Marshal!"

"What?"  He peers out the window and gasps, "Don't do it…  You don't realize…"  Time began to slow down for the unfortunate military man.  His heart beat grew to be incredibly loud drumming in his ears, and if only for a second her thought he could see inside the suit.   He clutched the arm of his chair.  Could it be?  But the Peacecrafts are dead?   It couldn’t be!  How could she pilot such a suit?

Relena pulls her beam saber out and focuses on the shuttle.  "Target in sight."  She raised the saber and with one stroke destroyed the shuttle and killed those inside and any hope for immediate peace.  "Mission Completed."

General Septem watched in horror as the shuttled exploded, "My God.  Marshal Noventa!"

Duo grinned as he targeted Heavy Arms, "Thanks for the missiles, here's one in return!"

Quatre moved to intervene, "No wait!"

"Morons!"  A fifth Gundam blocked Deathsythe's blows and pushed him away.  "Haven't you had enough of these meaningless battles already?"

          &n bsp; Relena flared her rockets in landing by the rest of the pilots, "What the hell?"

            ; "Don't you get it?  OZ used all of you in their scheme!"

          &nb sp; Quatre gasped, "What do you mean?"

            ; "Turn to the Federation's channels and see for yourselves.  You just killed all of the Federation's peaceful doves!"

          &nbs p; Relena let her grasp on the control drop and stared at her hands, "What have I done?"  She could hear the remains of the shuttles drizzling down upon the armor of the suit.

            General Septem stared into the vid recorder as he made his declaration, "We consider this to be the colonies declaration of war!  Here we met to discuss peaceful negotiations and now the man who was so eager to uphold this noble cause is dead!  He was among the victims on board that shuttle that were so brutally murdered!  I repeat!  This is an act of war!  We shall never surrender to the colonies!  We will fight back!"

            ; Lady Une turned to the General as the declaration ended, "Very good General.  Your work here is now done."

            ; "What?"  He pushed himself out of his chair on the plane and onto his feet.

            Lady Une stood impassively as she pushed the General out of the plane by the cargo hold door, and shooting his for good measure.  "It was a good performance even though it was a short role."

            ; Treize sat peacefully in his chair as Une shut the door and returned to her set next to him, "The second act has now begun, and we can't turn back now."

            The pilot of the Shenlong snorted in contempt, "Everything was a part of OZ's plan.  You were the pawns of Treize Krushrenada.

           ;  Quatre clenched his eyes shut, "It… can't be."

            Duo growled and kicked the door to his cockpit, "Shit."

          &nbs p; "Congratulations, you just killed possibly the only people who wanted peace."  Wufei watched the other pilots before shaking his head in disgust.

          &nb sp; Relena shook in her cockpit and she stared at her hands, "What have I…Heero…  What have I done?"

Episode 08: Because they aren't Afraid

(Relena's POV)

         &nb sp;  I sit at the computer hoping… hoping that it's all just a nightmare.  But, I never wake up.  Treize has his claws stretching out to forever part of the once strong Federation.  OZ has shown its true colors.  We have a new mission, Duo and I…  OZ has a new operation and to cover them, they have made two operations, one by land and one by air.  Since Deathsythe doesn't have flight capability I had to chose the Air route while he took the land route.  The others are coming too but I do not know their positions.  Wufei failed to kill Treize after New Edwards and we just barely stopped the missiles from exploding.  It was the least I could have done after my mistake.  The doctor from the Federation hospital told me how to disarm the missiles.  I fear that I have become what I hate the most-a failure.

          &nb sp; OZ…  They have toyed with everything in my life and all other innocents…I was a fool.   What have I become?  Am I a failure?

 (Briefing Hall)

            Une looked at the soldiers before her before turning back to the screen.  "All the gundams have one important flaw…  They do not work together.  They are best used for hit and run tactics.  Remember watch out for the cannon on 05's left arm.  Everyone is to take a active role in their assigned areas.  Do your best and good luck!"

            ; "Yes Ma'am!"  The soldiers in the room saluted her and Une turned to Zechs.

            ; "I put my trust in you to deal with 01.  His Excellency said that you wanted to deal with 01's pilot alone so here's your chance."

          &nb sp; "Thank you.  My last request is to have Noin at Command Headquarters."

         &nb sp;  "Done."

          &nbs p; Noin sent Zechs a glare, "But Zechs!  Let me at least help you-"

            "No Noin, I'll need your support at headquarters for quick and accurate information."

         &nbs p;  "Yes sir!"

            Une turned the whole room, "Move out!"

 (Undisclosed Location)

          &n bsp; "Dr. J…?  I understand…"

          ;   Relena mentally cringed as another face appeared on the screen.  "Hey Lena!!!!!"  She eyed the gun laying just to her left and then looked away…  It wouldn’t do to kill a comrade.

 (Control Room)

            "Ma'am!  04 has emerged!  On ground route 5A!"

            Lady Une sneered, "Deploy Aries unit 4!"

 (Ground Route)

            ; Duo grinned good naturedly as another suit fell.  "Security is tough but I won't give up.  How are you holding up Quatre?"

          &nb sp; The Arabian boy grinned, "I'm alright.  Where's your friend?"

          &nb sp; "She took the air route."  Both pilots took a glace in Cathy's direction surprised since she usually never participated in any conversation.

 (Air Route)

            ; "She's here."  Zechs studied 01 for a moment before he charged.

            "Is it a Aries?  No…  It's too big.  Checking data…nothing??"  Relena tightened her grip on the controls and shot several rounds at the approaching suit. "It's fast!"  She pulled up and allowed the suit to fly past her.

            "Stop!  Pilot 01!"  Zechs pulled up sharply.  "You and I have no use for beam rifles or cannons.  This is my challenge to you for a duel.  And you can't say no because you're a Gundam pilot!" 

            Relena regarded the suit carefully as it drew its saber.  "Fine then, I accept."  She drew her saber as well.

            Wufei spared a moment from his attack on the base to watch the Tallgeese engage a fight with 01.  "A new OZ suit huh?  That girl…she's still piloting…?"

             Zechs gritted his teeth, "I am going to win!  I know it.  I have no fear now.  I'll beat you with out using Tallgeese's maximum power!"

          &nbs p; "So it’s a prototype for Leo?  I didn't know OZ had such a thing.   I won't let it stand in my way!"  Relena lunged forward, pushing Tallgeese back

 (Control Room)

            "Ma'am casualties caused by 02 and 04 are now reaching 50%!  01 and the Tallgeese are engaged in battle but 05 is 5 minutes away from reaching the refueling base!"

            ; Une surveyed the pictures coming in from the battle, "I had no idea Gundams were so destructive."

         &nbs p;  Noin turned to the older woman, "All MS cargo jets have been refueled and are ready to take off at your command."

          &n bsp; Une sneered, "What do you mean?  I have my plan and it's proceeding perfectly!  Get me Space Fortress BG-M!"

            ; "Space Fortress?"

          & nbsp; "Lady Une everything is set."

            "Good."  She steeped forward and pushed Noin to the side as she reached to the microphone.  "Attention to all Gundam Pilots.  We are ready to attack all the colonies with ballistic missiles.  All the space missile sites that formally belong to the Federation are now under our control.  The destiny of the colonies is now in our hands and depending on the decision you make determines whether or not they live!  This is not a bluff!  You are to surrender now and hand you Gundams over to us!" 

            Quatre stopped, "The colonies are in danger!"

          &nb sp; "They want us to turned over our Gundams?  Who do they think we are?  Little kids?"

            ; Wufei snarled and halted his pursuit of the base.  "Cowards!  You can't fight your battles so you use the colonies as hostages!"

          & nbsp; Zechs paused fighting the same time Une did, "What a dirty trick!  Can she not fight honorably?"  Turning to his left slightly Zechs addressed the woman on that screen, "Noin get me Lady Une."

            The soldier stood back from the screen and addressed his commanding officer, "All Gundams have stopped fighting but they haven't surrendered yet!"

            "Destroy one of the colonies!  I don't care which one!"

            Zechs watched Une on his screen, "Colonel!  Have you gone insane?!"

          &n bsp; "What do you mean insane?"

          &nb sp; "His excellency Treize would never approve of what you're doing!  Those are innocent people up there!"

          &nbs p; Une turned the screen that pictured Zechs' face, "You don't understand his Excellency at all."

            Noin walked up Lady Une then and calmly stood her ground when Une sent her a glare to do otherwise, "I think you're talking about yourself.  Lady Une, the objective of this operation is to destroy the threat the rebels created not to murder civilians."

             Une narrowed her eyes and slapped Noin harshly in the face.  "It doesn't matter.  They are all small unimportant people.  Rebels?  Civilians?  They all are the same to me."  She did a sharp about face, "Launch missiles!"

          & nbsp; Noin straightened herself, "Don't do it!"

            Instead the sound of missiles launching Noin, Une, and everyone else present in the control room was surprised to see the face of an older man on the screen.  "OZ!  I had no idea you were such of bunch of idiots!  You simply don't get it!  The colonies never wanted to have a war with you!  I am your challenger!"

           ;  Zechs listened to the broadcast, "Who is he?"

            Relena bitterly closed her eyes and hung her head, "Dr. J…"

          &n bsp; "It’s the rebel commander!"

             "Ma'am!  It's an open radio channel!  Its origin is Colony C-1013."

          &nb sp; Duo stood by Quatre's Gundam while remaining within his own, "He must be giving orders to one of us."

            Quatre blinked, "Who though?"

          &nb sp; Duo moved his screen to Relena, "…Gods no…"

          & nbsp; Dr. J continued his speech with Lady Une, "Attacking innocent colonies?  You guys will do anything to achieve your goal!  …. I have no choice.  I hereby declare we surrender."

             "Good."  Une placed a gloved hand on her hip.  "I accept your surrender.  Have the Gundams disarm and surrender to us themselves."

           ;  Relena powered Wing down from its attack system and calmly walked out onto the stand created by the cockpit door opening.  Her hair moved in the wind since it wasn't tied down, and her informal uniform of dark blue matched her eyes.  In her skilled hand she held a small mechanical object.

          &nbs p; Zechs stared at the girl before him even though he already knew who she was, "Relena…"

         &n bsp;  Dr. J's face hardened on the screen, "We surrender, but we will never hand over the Gundams.  I repeat.  We surrender but we will NEVER hand the Gundams over."

            ; Relena stood up straighter, "Mission acknowledged."  She raised her arm and inclined her head once to her opponent before returning it to its former position.  "Mission accomplished."  There was no last deep breath, no watery eyes shedding tears, no silent plea for forgiveness, just a girl pressing a button that would ultimately end her life.  The explosion of 01 tosses Relena into the air and those watching held their breath hoping she would move in the air or at least cry out when she hit the ground.  But, there was none.  Her body lay on the ground, clothes stained, torn, and signed with her eyes staring lifelessly into the blue sky.

            Noin watched the female land harshly on the ground, "The 01…"

          & nbsp; "…Blew itself up."  Une's hand tightened.

          & nbsp; Quatre lowered his head and clutched with heart.  "UH…"  The screen flickered, “How cold she do such a thing?  She didn’t even protest.”

         &n bsp;  Zechs powered down and left Tallgeese to kneel beside the pilot, "I can't believe she was capable of doing this." 

            Une watched the scene of Zechs holding the girl and turned away.  "She destroyed the Gundam in exchange for the colonies. "

            "How could she kill herself so easily without hesitation?  …Zechs…"

        &nb sp;   Wufei moved away from the base, "We must leave now!  She's dead.  We can't do anything now."

            Cathy radioed Quatre, "He's right."

          &nbs p; Quatre exhaled his breathing ragged, "Yes.  Duo, you're coming right?"

          &nbs p; The pilot of Deathsythe didn't respond and instead just turned towards the Arabian pilot.

            ; The pilot of Sandrock forced his voice to be strong.  "We can all return to my base."  He powered up the suit and departed.

            Wufei, the last pilot left, radioed Zechs as he laid the girl back down, "She died a warrior.  Honorably.  Treat her as such."

            ; "Ma'am!  All Gundams have left the battleground."  The soldier turned to the radar.  "They have disappeared off radar and visuals."

          &n bsp; "Those bastards…  I'm holding you directly responsible Lt. Noin!"

            ; "Colonel," Noin held a phone in her hand.  "Its his Excellency Treize."

          &nb sp; "Well what are you waiting for?!  Give it to me!"  Noin moved away as Une viciously reached out for the phone.

            ; "Colonel, he said to do everything more elegantly. You need to be more elegant, Lady Une."

            His Excellency Treize watched his friend on the screen. "I see…  Well, do what you will.  I have faith in you."

             Zechs nodded his head, "Thank you sir."

            "Zechs, I do have one last question for you."

            "Sir?"

            ; "Why do you think that these pilots fight, why did the pilot of 01 sacrifice herself?"

          &n bsp; "Sir…I may be wrong but I think its because they aren’t afraid."

 End of Part I

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