You can act important all you want...
...but if you can't accomplish anything, what good is it?!
What did you say?!
I'm keeping my promise.
I will protect you, Stella.
Hey you! What are you doing over there?!
What's wrong?!
Freeze!
You giving her back? 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.
What is it?! What's going on?!
Here I go.
Captain! It's the Impulse!
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.
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...
Shinn Asuka.
You are under arrest for the violation of Military Law Article 3, Section G.
Excuse me. We've arrested Shinn Asuka, and brought him here.
From your expression I can tell you're prepared to be punished.
I'm pleased that you returned... though Rey believed in you all along.
Naturally, you knew what you'd be facing when you returned, didn't you?
Releasing a prisoner without permission, striking a crewmember...
...unauthorized use of a mobile suit, contact with enemy forces.
I've never heard of such a foolish disregard for military regulations!
Why did you do such a thing?
Did you feel sorry for the girl? But she...
She was dying.
I'm sure you were aware of that, Captain.
Shinn!
She may be an Extended of the Alliance, but still, Stella is human!
I can't believe how she was treated...
What did you mean, "It'll become difficult to obtain accurate data in an autopsy"?
Talking about her like she's some object!
Nobody gave a damn if she lived or died!
Sure, the Earth Forces are totally cruel, but Captain, you guys are no better!
Shinn! Watch what you say...
Even so, that doesn't justify your actions.
The fact is she's an Extended...
...and we were ordered by Headquarters to bring her to Gibraltar!
It is utterly unacceptable to disobey those orders, based on personal opinion!
I have no choice but to report this matter to Headquarters.
I will inform you of your punishment later.
Until then, Shinn Asuka and Rey Za Burrel are to be confined to the brig.
Shinn...
Damn it!
Sorry.
For what?
Well, because...
You have nothing to apologize to me for.
I did what I did on my own.
Did you return her safely?
Then all's well.
Thanks.
Shinn.
What is it?
Well, I just feel bad about what happened.
I had no idea you were so worried about that woman.
Oh. It's not as if I was overly concerned about her.
I just couldn't stand it any longer.
Stella is also a victim here.
But everyone forgets that...
...and thinks of her only as an Extended of the Alliance.
Like it didn't matter if she died...
However, face the facts.
You can't deny that she's a pilot with the Alliance...
...and that many ZAFT soldiers have been shot down by her.
Have you given that any thought?
I know that!
But... But it's not as if Stella is like that by choice!
She's not like us. We joined the Forces of our own free will!
Then all the more reason why you shouldn't have returned her.
If she's unable to leave the battlefield on her own...
...chances are this could happen again.
So are you saying that we should've done nothing and let her die?!
That's not what I'm saying! But what you did doesn't solve anything!
Stella was really suffering! She was scared!
Shinn!
And that guy made a promise!
He promised that he would return Stella to a kinder world, far from the war!
Are you saying that because of this promise, what you did was not a mistake?
You don't understand!
Shinn. That's enough.
Athrun too. I think you've said enough.
Discussing this now isn't going to accomplish anything.
Rey.
What's done is done...
...and we don't know what the future will bring. It's meaningless to discuss either.
All we can do is pray and wait for tomorrow.
That goes for all of us.
This is Captain Neo Roanoke...
...of the 81st Autonomous Mobile Group. Bonaparte, can you hear me?
Transmitting identification code. Requesting permission to land.
Bonaparte here. Roger that. Identification code confirmed.
Welcome Captain. Please continue with your approach.
You've brought us to yet another remote place.
First of all, what is this?
Why did we bring this half-dead thing with us, anyway?
Never mind about that. There are too many things that you guys don't know.
At this point... it's another piece of information you don't need to know about.
Well, miscalculations can happen any time.
So are we to conclude that the Minerva's too much for you to handle?
I was troubled as to how to deal with this situation.
But luckily, the Destroy is complete. I've decided to hand that over to you.
Although, we never would've had to come up with a plan like this...
...if you guys had sunk the Minerva, at this point, it can't be helped.
You've gotta get rid of the rotten parts quickly, or it'll start spreading.
Use the Destroy to swiftly bring order to western Eurasia.
With its help, you can do that can't you, Neo?
Ascent complete. Engaging engines.
No abnormalities in the surrounding area. About 90 to our destination.
Looks cold.
The dock in the fjords will be very cold!
That's why the Archangel comes with its own hot springs!
Really?!
But I wouldn't have guessed the Kingdom of Scandinavia would give you refuge.
Only the King and his closest advisors have any knowledge of this.
I'm just grateful that there are nations that still respect my father.
When we were under attack by the Earth Forces...
...that nation was quick to come to our rescue.
Yeah.
I still find myself relying on the protection of such people. Like I rely on you guys.
Lady Cagalli.
But, if I must rely on others now, so be it.
But someday, I'll be sure to return the favor!
If it's not too late, I will repay you by creating a proper government...
...that never gives up, just like my father's!
Lady Cagalli.
We'll stick with you, Lady Cagalli.
There are many citizens of Orb who are dissatisfied with Seiran's ways...
...and are waiting for your return, Lady Cagalli!
I'm not an expert in politics, but no matter how I look at this war...
...I can't help but feel that the Alliance is to blame!
And as a nation under the same umbrella, Orb will also end up...
That's right!
Seiran is a fool!
I understand. I understand. But please give me a little time!
I'd also like to get back to Orb as soon as possible.
For your sake, and for those who lost their lives at Crete.
So please. Please give me a little more time.
And when the situation arises, please lend me your strength!
For the sake of Orb! Please!
Of course! Lady Cagalli!
For the sake of Orb!
Birdy.
Do you mind if I join you?
I'm sorry for slacking off back here.
That's all right. You've been making every effort...
...and doing so much, practically on your own again, after all.
Are you all right?
I was thinking, how did things end up like this?
Why am I fighting against Athrun again?
Are we wrong?
Maybe it's like Athrun said. The Chairman's a good man.
Maybe the attack on Lacus had nothing to do with him.
Birdy.
If what we've been doing is foolish, the wrong thing...
Kira.
I don't believe that there's anything foolish or wrong...
...about trying to protect those who are important to you.
We can't be sure about what's best for this world as a whole...
But I think that we love this world like we do...
...because of those living in it who are important to us.
Miss Murrue.
I think it's the same for everyone.
That's why everyone tries so hard. That's why everyone fights.
However, there are times when our methods...
...or rather, our thoughts are different.
Even though the world is what it is because of those we love.
I'm sure Athrun's desire to protect is the same.
And that's what makes things all the more difficult.
I'm sure that the day will come when you can be together again.
So don't give up. Do your best in whatever way you know how.
Right.
Okay?
This is your new machine.
Mine? A new machine?
Yeah. You'll have to use this to fight again, Stella.
Otherwise, scary things will come and kill us all.
Kill us? Me too?!
You too, Neo?!
That's right.
No. No way. I don't wanna die!
Then you'll have to fight.
You can do it, can't you, Stella? We must get rid of all the scary things.
Get rid of... the scary things?
A level one coded message for the Captain from Headquarters.
I wonder what will happen to Shinn?
I really don't know. Under normal circumstances, he'd be executed.
But if they take his achievements into consideration...
...he should escape the death penalty.
Linkage with biological CPU satisfactory.
We'll likely be punished too, for our inability to stop him.
Emergency crew, standby. X1 Destroy, opening platform gate.
Okay, we're going out too!
But why won't you let me have that machine?
I'm a much better candidate than some mixed up girl who's still recovering.
She's a better match.
Huh?
According to our data, Stella can operate it more effectively.
Get out.
"The matter of the captured Extended escaping and surviving is most regrettable.
However, taking into consideration your ship's achievements to date...
...and your current war situation, this matter shall be overlooked"
What?! How could this be possible?!
Excuse me.
Overlooked?
What?! You're kidding! After all that?!
Headquarters decided it?
Well, he's our super ace, after all.
Shinn! I'm happy for you. I was so worried!
I'm sorry for any worry that I caused you.
I'm all right now. Thank you for everything.
No problem.
I was in such a panic that time.
Captain! An emergency signal from the Terminal.
An emergency message from Headquarters!
The Earth Forces are staging an attack in central Eurasia!
Three cities have already been destroyed!
All ZAFT Forces are to go to emergency status!
What in the world?!
Why, this is...
This can't be...
It appears that there are people at Headquarters who understand me.
This proves that the truth you talk about isn't the whole truth.
I'm going, Miss Murrue.
Right.
Goodbye.
Excuse me.
I have to get rid of all scary things.
A giant shadow floats above the flames.
Overwhelming strength.
In the eyes of one who's forgotten a kind embrace... is the world nothing but terror?
When warriors swing swords with separate goals in mind, can anything be saved?
Next, on Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny, "Stella".
Cut through the dark skies, Freedom!