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Let me tell you the story of two unfortunate souls. Since the time of birth, their destinies have been intertwined and spins them towards one another though not always in the best way. Much has happened since their time of innocence. Trial after trial blows their way as they fight for what they believe in and what is best for the future.

"This war needs to come to an end even if it means sacrificing my own life to do so."

These next events occur near the end of Episode 5 of Gundam Seed where Athrun struggles to decide which path he should take. One leads him towards duty and honor along with pain, regret, and despair. The other takes him along the path towards his past and childhood friend with memories he wished to leave there. But both paths are shrouded and none know the outcome to this battle as many strive for peace between the Coordinators and the Naturals and others wanting absolute power and control.

So now, our story begins...

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Prologue

Ep.5 - Phase Shift Down

"Locked onto me!?" Kira exclaimed sharply as he read the warning on his terminal. It was GAT-X102: Duel. He could not defend himself till Launcher - Striker was fastened and engaged. Quickly running simulations though his genetically enhanced mind, he determined the outcome of ever decision, ever move he could make in this type of unfortunate event.

In this situation, one like him would be classified as a, 'sitting duck.' He was out of power, could barely move, and had no way for escaping, in his current state at least. The odds were not in his favor. All he could do now was hope for the Launcher - Striker to be fully operational before the time came for any type of blast to hit him directly, which was one chance in a million. It was slim but it was enough for him; he had to take a risk if he, along with his friends and allies, were to make it out of this battlefield alive.

Damn it, come on! His thoughts burned. Kira felt his body start to quiver ever so slightly while he stood at the brink of insanity and anxiety. The pack for the launcher striker finally reach him as it slowly started to link to his systems. However...

He had no time left.

Yzak fired.

"Kira, no!" Tolle frantically shouted as if trying to warn him of the oncoming danger. No, Kira can't die, he just can't! He mentally screamed as silence was withheld on the brig; all eyes turned towards the white smoke, trying to see the outcome of this predicament with gasps and sweat dripping down their faces.

The machine came back to life. Yes! All his systems read "Go" and without any time to spare, his hand swiftly moved to the phase shift armor, switching it on just a few seconds before the beam hit the Strike. However, Kira did not realize the devistation the full on blow to do.

The next thing Kira knew, everything else faded away as he was hit with a tremendous force. His visual display unit went entirely white as he gasped. Kira could not feel his side.

The fire power this ZAFT soldier had in his stolen Earth forces mobile suit was enough to blow a hole completely through an object with the ablility to dissolve more than half the body mass of an army war ship. After all, these weapons were build for full on combat. The engineers of these more than likely never thought ZAFT soldiers would actually steal their models. With that much nuclear power, it would destroy the Strike in an instant if left unprotected. The only thing that could save him at the moment was his phase shift armor if the battery hooks up in time.

Second after painful second passed by as both sides waited for a sign.

"Did I get him?!" Yzak excitedly stated more than asked as a cynical, disturbing smile adorned his features while his eyes scanned the pale smoke widely. His blood boiled with anticipation as he waited for the smoke to clear. There is no way he could have avoided that attack. I know it! His mind praised while his body twitched with inpatients. I dare you to come out of that one alive, Strike Pilot, you stupid natural.

Athrun's breath got caught in his throat as he too looked towards the direction of the smoke. His mind was racing a thousand miles a minute. Mu La Flaga was also in a state of shock and fear. He's too young to go like this. The man kept thinking as he, along with everyone else, waited for the condition of the Strike and its pilot was in. Everything seemed to stop as both the Earth forces and ZAFT soldiers waited for the final outcome.

The smoke cleared...

Description
Let me tell you the story of two unfortunate souls. Since the time of birth, their destinies have been intertwined and spins them towards one another though not always in the best way. Much has happened since their time of innocence. Trial after trial blows their way as they fight for what they believe in and what is best for the future.

"This war needs to come to an end even if it means sacrificing my own life to do so."

These next events occur near the end of Episode 5 of Gundam Seed where Athrun struggles to decide which path he should take. One leads him towards duty and honor along with pain, regret, and despair. The other takes him along the path towards his past and childhood friend with memories he wished to leave there. But both paths are shrouded and none know the outcome to this battle as many strive for peace between the Coordinators and the Naturals and others wanting absolute power and control.

So now, our story begins...

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Prologue

Ep.5 - Phase Shift Down

"Locked onto me!?" Kira exclaimed sharply as he read the warning on his terminal. It was GAT-X102: Duel. He could not defend himself till Launcher - Striker was fastened and engaged. Quickly running simulations though his genetically enhanced mind, he determined the outcome of ever decision, ever move he could make in this type of unfortunate event.

In this situation, one like him would be classified as a, 'sitting duck.' He was out of power, could barely move, and had no way for escaping, in his current state at least. The odds were not in his favor. All he could do now was hope for the Launcher - Striker to be fully operational before the time came for any type of blast to hit him directly, which was one chance in a million. It was slim but it was enough for him; he had to take a risk if he, along with his friends and allies, were to make it out of this battlefield alive.

Damn it, come on! His thoughts burned. Kira felt his body start to quiver ever so slightly while he stood at the brink of insanity and anxiety. The pack for the launcher striker finally reach him as it slowly started to link to his systems. However...

He had no time left.

Yzak fired.

"Kira, no!" Tolle frantically shouted as if trying to warn him of the oncoming danger. No, Kira can't die, he just can't! He mentally screamed as silence was withheld on the brig; all eyes turned towards the white smoke, trying to see the outcome of this predicament with gasps and sweat dripping down their faces.

The machine came back to life. Yes! All his systems read "Go" and without any time to spare, his hand swiftly moved to the phase shift armor, switching it on just a few seconds before the beam hit the Strike. However, Kira did not realize the devistation the full on blow to do.

The next thing Kira knew, everything else faded away as he was hit with a tremendous force. His visual display unit went entirely white as he gasped. Kira could not feel his side.

The fire power this ZAFT soldier had in his stolen Earth forces mobile suit was enough to blow a hole completely through an object with the ablility to dissolve more than half the body mass of an army war ship. After all, these weapons were build for full on combat. The engineers of these more than likely never thought ZAFT soldiers would actually steal their models. With that much nuclear power, it would destroy the Strike in an instant if left unprotected. The only thing that could save him at the moment was his phase shift armor if the battery hooks up in time.

Second after painful second passed by as both sides waited for a sign.

"Did I get him?!" Yzak excitedly stated more than asked as a cynical, disturbing smile adorned his features while his eyes scanned the pale smoke widely. His blood boiled with anticipation as he waited for the smoke to clear. There is no way he could have avoided that attack. I know it! His mind praised while his body twitched with inpatients. I dare you to come out of that one alive, Strike Pilot, you stupid natural.

Athrun's breath got caught in his throat as he too looked towards the direction of the smoke. His mind was racing a thousand miles a minute. Mu La Flaga was also in a state of shock and fear. He's too young to go like this. The man kept thinking as he, along with everyone else, waited for the condition of the Strike and its pilot was in. Everything seemed to stop as both the Earth forces and ZAFT soldiers waited for the final outcome.

The smoke cleared...