I am the Orb Union's Chief Representative! Cagalli Yula Athha!
Cagalli?
Orb Forces, stop fighting at once!
Pull your troops out!
Attacking all of us?! You cocky bastard!
Kira! Stop it! Why are you doing this?!
What?!
How dare you do this to me!
You're in my way!!
Heine!!
I'm told...
...that the materials will be sent to us from Diocuia.
It happened moments before the Tannhauser was fired.
Damage to the bow is significant.
Quite honestly, this is gonna take time.
I guess so.
In any case, I'd appreciate it if you could hurry as much as you can.
I'm sorry to always have to say the same sort of thing.
No. I understand, Captain.
I will deliver Heine Westenfluss' personal effects with care.
It's all because of them!
This wouldn't have happened to Heine if they hadn't jumped into the battle like that!
Shinn.
What is it with them anyway?! Demanding that the battle be stopped.
Are they really the true Archangel and Freedom?!
What in the world is Orb doing?! They've gotta be idiots!
Shinn!
Then who wouldn't you mind fighting?
That sums it up, doesn't it? Stop worrying about it.
We're in a war, and we're soldiers.
Otherwise, you'll die.
Damn!
What? The whereabouts of that ship?
Yes.
I'm sure you already know, Captain, but during the great war...
...at Jachin Due, I was aboard the Archangel fighting against ZAFT.
It's likely that the pilot aboard that mobile suit, the Freedom...
...the Archangel crew...
...and the Orb Representative we heard...
...are all people who I know very well.
And for that reason, I am having a hard time understanding what they're doing.
Or rather, understanding the situation.
I certainly feel the same way, but...
Their objective was to get Orb, who was siding with the Earth Forces...
...to stop fighting and retreat.
But there had to have been another way to achieve that goal.
A way that wouldn't have ended up with lives being sacrificed.
There might be something that they're not aware of.
They might be making a mistake.
I'm sure that headquarters and our nation will take action on this issue.
If so, my job will be to talk things over with them...
...and find a solution.
Is that your decision as a ZAFT FAITH member?
Yes.
Then I don't have the authority to stop you.
I agree that it was an unnecessary battle, resulting in an unnecessary sacrifice.
Although who knows what would've happened...
...if we had fought against the Earth Forces uninterrupted.
Very well. I understand. I accept your leaving the ship.
But will you be all right alone?
Yes. I'll be fine. Thank you very much!
What? What's going on?
Yes?
Rey Za Burrel here. Do you have a moment?
Come in.
Where the stars fall
I'm always wishing
To hear your laughter
Even though we're so far apart now
We will meet again, won't we?
Miriallia!
Miriallia Haw!
Athrun Zala?
I see. And so when the war began, you didn't go back to Orb...
...but ended up returning to ZAFT?
Well, in simple terms, that pretty well explains it.
Oh, I met Dearka there.
But right now, I want to talk about the Archangel.
I knew it left Orb, but what in the world is it doing in a place like this?
All because they intervened... well...
Were things a mess?
I know all about it. I saw everything unfold right before my eyes.
But what do you plan to accomplish by searching for the Archangel?
I wanna talk. I wanna meet with them and talk.
With Kira, and with Cagalli.
Even though you're with ZAFT again?
But that's...
All right. It's not as if I can't reach them.
As long as you're doing this on your own, I don't mind putting you in touch.
I haven't been back to Orb for the longest time now, so I don't know the details.
But I can't imagine anybody being happy with the situation.
Including Kira.
But what's the best way to handle this?
From now on.
Well, at least we were able to make our intentions clear at that battle the other day.
But... As a result, ZAFT will have their eyes on us again.
This isn't gonna be easy.
You're right about that.
What are you doing, Lacus?! Stop it!
It's because you've got that gloomy look on your face.
Is something bothering you?
I was just wondering whether or not we did the right thing.
First... decide.
And then do it.
It's the only way to achieve anything. I'm sure.
Lacus.
Right?
Thank you.
Reconnaissance duties?! Er... you'd like for us to investigate?
That's right! It's an official order from Headquarters!
We have information from a local resident...
...that there are unidentified research facilities in the backwoods of this district.
There's not much happening there now, but it's of significant size.
Cars, aircraft, and mobile suits have been seen going in and out of the area.
I'd like for you two to leave early tomorrow morning to investigate the area.
You want to use us... for such a lame job?
Shinn. Cut it out.
Don't think of it as a lame job.
What if, for example, we find it's an armory filled with weapons?
It's that kind of mission. Do your best.
Roger.
Captain!
I saw an angel at Dardanelles. I wish to meet him again.
The red knight is also looking for the princess. Please respond. Miriallia.
Miriallia?
The red knight?
Athrun.
It was forwarded from the terminal, right?
Yes, ma'am.
"I saw an angel at Dardanelles". Miriallia must've been there.
She works as a freelance news photographer...
...so there'd be nothing unusual about her being there.
Athrun... Athrun's returned! Kira!
He's returned from the PLANTs. What'll we do, Kira?
The message is a little too fancy for someone trying to set up a trap.
But anyone could've made the connection between Miriallia and us.
She would certainly know how to contact this ship...
...if I'm not mistaken.
Kira?
Let's meet them.
If Athrun has returned, he should be able to tell us about the PLANTs.
But the Archangel should stay here. I'll go alone.
It's all right. Don't worry.
I'll go with you!
Um, well... you know...
Sure, then. So Cagalli and I will go.
Let's go.
Roger.
Kira!
Miriallia!
You know, I couldn't believe my eyes when I first saw the Freedom!
But I heard about you kidnapping the bride and flying out of Orb.
Well, about that... By the way, where's Athrun?
Sorry. I didn't say it in the message, I had to be careful about what I wrote.
He's returned to ZAFT.
ZAFT?
Athrun?!
That machine...
Kira. Cagalli.
Athrun.
What's the big idea, Athrun? Why'd you...
I was so... so worried about you!
But I couldn't even contact you because of what happened!
But why?! Why did you have to return to ZAFT?!
Because at the time I thought it would be the best thing to do.
For me, and for Orb.
You're kidding. Why for Orb?!
Cagalli!
Kira.
Is that your machine?
Yeah.
Then you fought in the battle the other day.
Yeah. I was there too. Because I'm currently with the Minerva.
I saw you, and tried to talk to you.
But I couldn't get through.
Anyway, why did you do that?! Something so foolish!
As a result, there was chaos on the battlefield.
It also resulted in an unnecessary sacrifice, all because of you.
Something so foolish?
But that... The opponent that ZAFT was about to fight was an Orb fleet!
We wanted to stop it!
Did you seriously think that by making an appearance Orb would obediently retreat?!
What you needed to do wasn't something like that at all!
Before you popped up in the middle of a battlefield to make a speech...
...you should've stopped Orb from participating in that Alliance!
That...
That's it.
But then...
If you're telling us that you've returned to the ZAFT Forces...
...what do you plan on doing next?
Why were you looking for us?
Kira. I don't think...
Because I wanted to stop you from doing something like that again!
I understand about the Junius Seven incident...
...but no matter how you cut it, since then, the Earth Forces have created this fiasco!
Even so, the PLANTs are making every effort to put an end to this foolishness!
Yet you guys are doing nothing but confusing the situation even further!
Are you sure about that?
Do the PLANTs really feel that way?
And Chairman Durandal?
Does he really want to put an end to this war and bring peace to this world?
I'm sure you've seen what the Chairman is doing!
And I'm sure you've heard what he's been saying! The Chairman is truly...
Then what's up with that Lacus Clyne?
What is it with that Lacus in the PLANTs?
Wh-Why, that's...
And why was the real one almost killed by Coordinators?
Almost killed? What are you talking about?!
In Orb...
...we were attacked by Coordinators from the special forces, and their mobile suits.
They were after Lacus. And that's why I decided to pilot the Freedom again.
That can't be...
I don't want her, or anyone else to end up getting killed. No one.
Who would make her a target? And why?
Until I have a clear answer to that, I can't trust the PLANTs.
Kira!
Life Goes On I want to protect it
My heart is shattered
What is this place?
And in these eyes
Rey!
That have seen true sadness
Rey!
Love overflows
Rey! What's the matter, Rey?!
Rey!
The evidence is undeniable.
The truth will never change.
But what about the meaning behind the actions? The meaning behind the words?
The answer to that remains hidden in the deepest corners of the heart.
Where is the truth for those who won't disclose it, and those who cannot?
Next, on Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny, "The Place of Sin".
Fire now, at this time of collision, Gaia!