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?
Then what's up with that Lacus Clyne?
What is it with that Lacus in the PLANTs?
And why was the real one almost killed by Coordinators?
Who would make her a target? And why?
Until I have a clear answer to that, I can't trust the PLANTs.
What is this place?
Rey!
Rey! What's the matter, Rey?!
Rey!
Everybody!
I am Lacus Clyne!
Please calm down, and listen to what I have to say.
Go ahead and laugh if you wish.
I'm sure you can tell.
But I have no choice. Her power to influence is tremendous.
Far greater than mine.
So I don't mind if it's only for the time being.
If I can be of help to the Chairman and everyone on behalf of Miss Lacus...
...who isn't here right now, that would make me happy!
I'm also happy to have the opportunity to meet you, Athrun!
But deciding to take the path to end a war, not to fight...
...is much harder than deciding to go to war.
If at all possible, I'd like to do something about it.
But that is the most difficult problem we face.
Athrun?
If Lacus actually was targeted...
...as you say... that is really terrible.
But, saying that you can't believe the Chairman or the PLANTs because of it...
Aren't you jumping to conclusions too quickly, Kira?
Athrun.
There are a lot of people in the PLANTs, with many different ideas.
Like those culprits on Junius Seven!
So even this latest assault could be something...
...the Chairman knows nothing about. It could've been done...
...by a handful of people, all on their own!
Athrun.
I would've expected that to be obvious to you!
Well, that is true.
In any case, I'll look into the incident when I get back to the ship.
In the meantime, you guys should go back to Orb.
What? Aren't you...
If you want the fighting to end, and want to keep Orb out of it...
...then do something about that treaty with the Alliance.
It's too late to try to solve things on the battlefield.
Well, I understand that, but...
Aren't you coming back with us?
To the Archangel? To Orb?!
If Orb remains the country it has always been...
...we'll all be heading along the same path.
Athrun.
I've gone back to the military!
I can't go back with you now!
But...
Kira.
Then are you saying that from now on you'll be with ZAFT...
...and keep fighting the Alliance?
Until the war ends... it can't be helped.
Then you'll fight against Orb too, like you did the other day?
I don't want to, if at all possible!
But in that case, I had no choice but to fight!
I'm sure you guys are well aware of what the Alliance is doing here!
We must stop it at all costs!
That's why I'm telling you to do something about the treaty and have Orb step back!
But... Athrun.
I understand what you're saying...
...but we don't want you fighting against Orb, even with the way things are now.
Kira!
Actually, not only Orb.
Because what is lost in a battle...
...will never return.
Cut it out with your pretty talk! As if you have all the answers?!
Don't you forget the number of lives you've personally taken!
I know.
And I'm really sick and tired of it all.
Kira.
I don't want to fight. Don't make me fight.
Ascend! The Minerva's taking off!
Ascent ratio, 3.2. Course, One zero.
Scatter signal flares to two eight zero.
All the more reason why you must stop what you're doing and go back to Orb!
Got that?!
Athrun!
There are certain things that I can understand, but cannot accept.
You know what I mean!
Athrun...
F2 to all units. All detonators on the power cables have been deactivated.
F5 to F1. Second floor cleared.
F1, F3 here. They're all rotten. It really stinks here.
No, really, there's nothing wrong with me.
You may feel that way, but we need to make sure just in case.
Although we haven't detected any gasses or viruses in or around the facility yet...
...we can't rule out that possibility.
Frankly, I think the Captain was being careless...
...sending you guys alone to a place like that.
We checked the place thoroughly before we went in.
Rey!
I'm sorry to have caused you trouble. I'm all right now. Thank you very much.
You sure? You can rest a little longer if you want.
No. I really am...
...all right now.
We're finished with the internal check.
We've removed all explosive devices. We have found no biological abnormalities.
I see. Thank you.
Which means... We still don't know what caused Rey's abnormal reaction.
Captain. The Savior is here.
When I got back to the harbor, I heard you had taken off.
What is it? Did something happen?
The macro-molecular filters are in storage locker ten.
Have them hurry with the assembly of the spare turbines!
Supply crew! Move your vehicle!
Well, yeah. We never imagined all three of our machines would return damaged.
No. But aren't we pushing it by repairing them here rather than returning to Suez?
I see your point, but it can't be helped.
If they were damaged beyond recognition, then we'd have good reason to go back.
But Stella and the others are still healthy.
Captain Roanoke!
What is it?
About the laboratory in Lodonia.
There was an accident, and they failed to demolish it.
And to make things worse, ZAFT has...
Gimme a break.
Suez has been informed and they're scrambling to do something about it...
...but I thought you should know.
What in... the world...
What is this place, anyway?!
A rebellion. That's what this looks like.
They tried to blow it up, and...
But why these children?!
Lab in Lodonia...
What is it?
The lab in Lodonia? Why, that's...
It's the place we lived before coming here.
What brought that up all of a sudden?
"To make things worse, ZAFT has..."
Neo was saying...
What?!
Year 64. July... 11 rejected, 3 admitted.
August... 7 rejected, 5 admitted.
What could that be?
Some kind of record...
...of preliminary physical examinations of the children?
What?!
The Extended, of the Alliance.
I'm sure you've heard about them.
Blue Cosmos, who detest genetic manipulation...
...have created living weapons with the use of drugs and other means.
Humans who exist only to fight!
And this is their experimental lab... production facility for them.
So that they could compete against us Coordinators...
...they redeveloped and strengthened the body using drugs and other means.
Then they went through rigorous battle training.
If someone couldn't compete, or keep up with the rest...
...they were mercilessly discarded.
This was that kind of place.
Calm down, will you?! Auel!
How?! How the hell can I be calm?! Mother is at the laboratory!
Mo...
Mo... ther is... still... there...
Hey! Cut it out! Auel!
Mo... ther... Mother... could...
She could die!!
Mother could... No! I can't allow it!
Die?
Hey! Come to your senses, you fool!
Mother!
Damn!
Die?
But it's not good to die. I'm scared.
Protect...
Protect.
What is it?
Captain Roanoke!
Please come here at once! It's Auel Neider!
H-Hey!
Open the hatch!
If you don't open it, I'll blow it apart!
What? What's going on?
Bridge! There's trouble! Get the Captain!
Captain!
Lodonia. Lab.
Mother. Protect.
Yes. In any case, collect as much data as you can now.
I'm sure a team of specialists will be sent here later...
...but I can't imagine the Alliance will leave these facilities as they are for long.
Bart, keep an eye out for enemies.
Yes, ma'am!
This is nuts. I can't believe it.
They go on about Coordinators being a mistake that goes against nature...
...and yet they create these?!
Shinn.
How can they say fiddling with genes is wrong...
...and then turn around and do this?! Is this right?!
What in the world is this "Blue Cosmos"?
I agree with you.
You fools! Why'd you let her out?!
Moth...
Captain! One mobile suit approaching! It's the Gaia!
One? Anything following it?
Nothing at the moment!
What are they thinking?
Protect this facility! Got that?! Athrun! Shinn!
- Yes, ma'am! - Yes, ma'am!
I'll protect... Mother...
Not so fast!
Watch out, Shinn! If its objective is to destroy the facility...
...it could be equipped with some special device.
Defeat it without letting it explode!
What?!
Shinn!
Don't let it explode? But how!
Shinn. Can you flank it from below?
That's what I'm doing!
Life Goes On I want to protect it
My heart is shattered
A woman?
And in these eyes
That have seen true sadness
Love overflows
That girl...
Stella?
The words stated come from strong feelings.
Even as time passes, it remains the evident truth.
However, for those who don't have a past, is it all a meaningless dream?
Where is the signpost to tomorrow that the believing soul searches for?
Next, on Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny, "The Promise".
Protect that ray of light to the end, Freedom!