Stop it!!
Kira!
She's crying right now, because she didn't want things to turn out like this!
Why can't you understand that?!
All hands, abandon ship. I repeat. All hands, abandon ship.
Takemikazuchi! Stop it!
Lady Cagalli! Please stay back!
If you've decided to sacrifice your life...
...then take those who share your beliefs, and go to the Archangel!
I'm sure that someday they will find the right path!
Captain Todaka.
No serious damage to the main engines.
But there is significant damage to the ship's weapons and hull.
This is impossible to fix.
I hear the Freedom did this.
I guess even a member of FAITH couldn't stop that one.
Of our mobile suits, the Savior and the Warrior are heavily damaged...
...and the Phantom is partially damaged. Things aren't looking so great.
This is a tough time to have to wait for repairs and supplies...
...considering how close we are to Gibraltar, but I guess it can't be helped.
Yes, ma'am.
Time after time, these battles have a way of leaving a bad taste in your mouth.
It's not as if we were defeated by any means.
Keep a lookout for incoming from the skies and underwater! I'll leave it to you.
Yes ma'am!
But still...
He said "I will take responsibility for everything!"
And to go to the Archangel if we thought our lives had already been sacrificed.
For the sake of those who regretfully lost their lives that day.
Those were Captain Todaka's final words.
I cannot find the words to apologize...
...for repeatedly ignoring your orders against fighting...
...and for the loss of our ships and many soldiers' lives!
However, please... If you can understand...
...the difficult position Captain Todaka and I were in, then please...
From now on, we will journey with the Archangel! Please!
Lieutenant Amagi. No. I should be the one...
Sorry! I'm sorry!
Lady Cagalli...
All because I was such a fool...
All because I lacked the power...
...this had to happen to Orb's precious... good-hearted men and women.
Lady Cagalli!
I... I...
No, Lady Cagalli! No!
Kira...
Don't cry, Cagalli.
All we know right now is that things are not okay as they are.
Kira... Yamato.
But we don't know what has to be done, or how.
In all likelihood, attacking ZAFT won't do us any good...
...and neither will attacking the Earth Forces.
Since we've already done that many times.
That's why the hatred never stops.
And that's why the fighting won't end.
And even us. Maybe we're wrong because we keep on fighting.
I'm sure that all of us...
...including the PLANTs and Earth...
...just want a world where we can live happily.
So, um... if you're thinking along the same lines, ah...
Indeed. Mr. Kira.
We didn't come here with the intention of seeking revenge...
...or just because we wanted to fight.
We're soldiers who entered the military because we believe in Orb's ideals.
We'd like to fight for Orb's true ideals!
We fully understand that it will be difficult.
And that's exactly why we want to join you on this ship, Lady Cagalli.
Amagi...
I understand. I apologize for my rude comments.
Welcome aboard.
It's great to be here!
Stella? What's wrong, Stella? Are you feeling all right?
Shinn...
This?
You gave me this. Do you remember?
Stella!
No. This place... scares me.
Protect... me.
Shinn... you said you'd protect me.
Step aside, please.
Shinn...
Then it was Shinn who destroyed the enemy ship? Again?
The enemy fleet! Almost all of it!
Shinn's been utterly amazing lately. "Minerva!"
"Sword Silhouette!" He yells out commands like that now.
Wow.
He's like, the perfect ace pilot.
He's usually stuck-up and kinda scary, but during battle, he's incredible.
Meyrin?
Hi, Sis! Are you feeling better?
What do you mean "are you feeling better?", I can't believe you.
I was shot, for crying out loud, and you never even came to see me.
But that's because I was on duty all the time.
Never mind. I was wondering about Athrun. Do you know how he's doing?
What do you mean?
I had no idea that his Savior was damaged so badly.
But he's not hurt or anything. He's unharmed.
Although, I don't know what he's doing right now.
Shinn.
Are you all right?
I'm fine. Although, they sure did a number on me.
Really.
Oh, by the way, how's Athrun? Do you know how's he doing?
No.
He was beaten up pretty good by the Freedom.
I imagine he's sitting in his room depressed.
The guy isn't really that strong.
How can someone like that be a FAITH member?
Is it because he used to be strong?
However, goals must be achieved.
All orders are given because they are necessary.
We're not here to play games.
Don't you forget that's the reason you guys are here!
What are we fighting for?
Once we start thinking like that, we're finished.
I see. So nothing can be done about it?
No. It's only a matter of time.
I'd like nothing more than to be able to hand her over alive...
...but if that's not possible, it would be counterproductive...
...to keep her on life support any longer.
It'll become difficult to obtain accurate data when we do an autopsy.
We already have enough tissue samples and body parts from that research lab.
What the Council wants is a living Extended.
Leave her on the life support system.
If at all possible, we should hand her over alive.
Right. I understand. I'll do what I can.
Yes. Thank you.
Oh, and Shinn. Does he still come here to see her?
Yes. Quite often.
I can't understand why he cares for her so much.
I see.
Of course it will!
The moment every last Natural is exterminated, the war will end!
That's the whole point of this war!
The way things are progressing...
...the world will be caught between two forces...
...that refuse to recognize the existence of the other.
If at all possible, I'd like to do something about it.
But that is the most difficult problem we face.
But at this moment Cagalli is crying!
Why can't you understand that?!
And yet, are you saying that this battle, these sacrifices... can't be helped?
That this is all Orb's and Cagalli's fault?!
When you say that, you are attacking the exact thing Cagalli is trying to save!
Shinn.
What is it?
Ah... nothing.
So I see you came out here to mope, instead of staying in your room.
How carefree.
Luna was worried about you. She asked how you were doing.
Even though she was injured in that battle.
Shinn.
You can act important all you want...
...but if you can't accomplish anything, what good is it?!
What did you say?!
This is all the Earth Forces' fault!
You yourself returned to the ZAFT Forces to fight against them, right?!
Then get it together, already!
What are you doing?
I'm not doing anything.
Is that so.
What? It's late, you know.
Stella.
Neo?
Shinn.
Let's go home.
I'm keeping my promise.
I will protect you, Stella.
Well, I'm sure there'll be an opportunity once we get to Gibraltar.
But as long as we stay here, it's not as if we can go home on our days off.
Hey! What are you doing?!
Hey you! What are you doing over there?!
What's wrong?!
Freeze!
What are you guys...
You giving her back?
Y-Yeah.
If she stays here, she'll die. Not only that...
They'll dissect her like some test animal.
I can't allow that!
You will come back, right?
Of course I will!
Then hurry. I'll open the gate for you.
No matter who she is, if given the chance, I'm sure she'd like to live.
Shinn?
You'll be fine. Hang on a bit longer.
What is it?! What's going on?!
Medical room reports that the Extended is gone!
Are you sure?!
Open up! Damn it!
Hey! Someone, use that terminal to break in...
...and shut down the logic gate!
You can go now, Shinn.
Here I go.
Captain! It's the Impulse!
Location of the Earth Forces... Gaia's code... Okay, this should do it!
Yes, that's right! Can't be helped, can it?
Right now, we have no machines available to pursue him.
Sorry, Athrun. You're not needed here.
Please leave.
That goes for you too.
Yes, ma'am!
Why, this is...
You don't need to go after him.
Shinn will come back.
You owe me an explanation, Rey.
Are you following instructions from that person again?
Gaia's identification code? What's going on?!
I don't know, but someone's repeatedly using it to contact us.
All hands to level two battle stations!
Yes, sir!
Having said that, only my Windam is ready to sortie right now.
All right. Try responding.
Yes, sir!
To Neo: Stella's waiting.
Come alone to Point S228 to pick her up.
I repeat. To Neo: Stella's waiting.
Come alone to Point S228 to pick her up.
Captain.
I am responsible for this latest incident.
Please punish me according to standard procedure.
Shinn only left to return the girl. He'll be back for sure.
Athrun.
Are you really going alone?
Since the Chaos is out of action, I don't have a choice.
Even if it is a trap, we've got to do something to find out anything.
Look after things here!
Hang on, Stella. Just a little bit longer.
I'm sure Neo will be here any minute now.
Neo?
Why, that's...
I've come! I'm Neo Roanoke!
I've come here alone, as promised!
I'm bringing her back because I don't want her to die!
So please promise me...
...that you will return her to a world far from war...
...and mobile suits and anything else associated with death.
Return her to a kind, warm world!
You have... my word.
Stella.
Neo.
Perhaps a "thank you" would be appropriate.
Never mind that stuff. But don't forget what I said!
I understand.
Bye.
Wait!
Stella gave it to me. Stella's really fond of it.
So...
Shinn?
Don't forget me, Stella.
Don't you forget about me.
Shinn...
There was no choice but to believe him.
No choice but to leave her with him.
Because he didn't want to see a different ending.
Is it an uncaring god or merely human beings who are to blame...
...for breaking his lonely heart?
What new knowledge fills the eyes of someone...
...who finally sees what lies beyond the darkness.
Next, on Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny, "The Endless Night".
Clear the road of hellfire, Destroy!