Mobile Suit Wars: Starting with Gundam OO

When Kira grabbed Yang Hui, his mind went blank. It was a completely subconscious action. He didn't even know why he stopped Yang Hui. Was it because, as a friend, he wanted to help him? Or was it because he didn't want war to break out in Orb? Or perhaps…

But when Yang Hui saw Kira's action, the corner of his mouth twitched almost imperceptibly before he quickly composed himself.

What was this? Moral manipulation?

Exactly! It was moral manipulation!

Yang Hui had never intended for Kira to understand what he said. He merely wanted to display his own helplessness, making Kira feel how difficult things were for him.

Given Kira's personality, he wouldn't think about grand ideals or care about politics at this stage. But if a friend was in trouble, he couldn't just stand by and do nothing.

He truly hated fighting, but the current situation didn't give him many options. There were only two people who could pilot the Strike Gundam: himself and Yang Hui. Yang Hui could also fight, but the consequences would be terrifying—so terrifying that Kira couldn't even imagine them. So… what choice would he make?

Yang Hui had given Kira a subtle push from behind using his own helplessness. Was it despicable? Shameless?

Yes, it was indeed despicable and shameless. But… so what?

As a scientific researcher, Yang Hui was reluctant to admit the existence of something as abstract as the world's corrective force. But his past experiences had forced him to acknowledge certain inexplicable phenomena.

As one of the core figures of this world and as the [Ultimate Coordinator], even if Yang Hui pushed Kira out of the vortex of war now, it was possible that in the future, Kira would still be drawn into the conflict for some reason—perhaps even becoming his enemy.

Rather than letting Kira stand on the opposite side, it was better to keep him under control, guiding him to follow his own plans.

"Are you sure?" Yang Hui asked seriously.

"I… I don't know. But right now, I have no choice but to fight, don't I? Otherwise…"

Did Kira want to fight? Of course not. But often, personal desires are insignificant in the face of reality. Because of reality, personal desires have to be compromised.

"…Alright. If you ever want to quit, just tell me. I'll do everything I can to help you." Yang Hui knew that Kira wasn't fully resolved, so he offered him this assurance.

But… this assurance was nothing more than an empty promise.

Once someone was caught in the vortex of war, it wasn't easy to escape. And even if Kira eventually wanted to quit, Yang Hui wouldn't allow it. He would use every means necessary to keep him in the fight, molding him into the [Ultimate Coordinator] he envisioned.

…

Meanwhile, on the Nazca-class battleship stationed outside Heliopolis, Creuset had begun a strategy meeting.

"Fortunately, Miguel brought back the combat records for us. Otherwise, no matter how I defended myself, I'd have been ridiculed for having my MS damaged by the Earth Forces' mobile suits." Watching the battle records of the Strike Gundam and the GINN, Creuset expressed his relief.

"Regarding their original OS, you all must already know about it. So why is it that only that particular unit can be so agile? I don't understand," Creuset continued to address his subordinates. "But I only know one thing: we absolutely cannot leave such a thing alone. If we can't capture it, then we must destroy it here and now, along with that warship! Everyone, do not underestimate the enemy."

"Yes!" they all responded in unison.

"Miguel, Auroru, prepare to sortie immediately! Permission for D-Equipment has been granted. This time, we must finish off the enemy for good!"

"Yes!" the two replied enthusiastically.

The two who were called upon eagerly went to prepare for the sortie. Meanwhile, Athrun also made a request: "Captain Addis, please let me sortie as well."

Athrun wasn't seeking glory or craving battle. His concern was for Kira and Yang Hui. Destroying the Earth Alliance's MS and warships was one thing, but he hoped to save Kira and Yang Hui during the fight.

"Hmm?" Captain Addis looked at Athrun with confusion.

"You don't have a usable unit," Creuset also pointed out. "And you've already completed the crucial mission of seizing those units."

"But..."

"Let others handle this one, Athrun!" Captain Addis barked sharply, assuming Athrun was trying to claim more credit. "Miguel and the others are just as eager as you are."

"Alright..." Athrun fell silent. He knew he was misunderstood, but he couldn't explain himself well. He was aware of how sensitive Yang Hui's identity was. If it got out, Yang Hui and the nation of Orb would be in grave danger.

So, he made a decision in secret.

"D-Equipment, huh? Is Captain Creuset planning to attack a fortress?" a tanned, blond-haired young man lazily teased. His name was Dearka Elsman, a member of Creuset's team and the red-suited pilot who had taken the GAT-X103 Buster Gundam.

"But if that's the case, then Heliopolis..." a delicate green-haired boy worried. This was Nicole Amalfi, also part of Creuset's team and the red-suited pilot who had taken the GAT-X207 Blitz Gundam.

"Enough with the neutrality talk. They brought this on themselves," a silver-haired boy with bangs said with a haughty tone. This was Yzak Joule, another member of Creuset's team and the red-suited pilot who had taken the GAT-X102 Duel Gundam.

Yzak and Dearka were the most typical ZAFT pilots. Yzak's mother was a member of the PLANT Council and a staunch follower of the radical faction, so she had always held a negative view of Orb, even wishing for its destruction. Dearka's father, though leaning toward the moderate faction, was more neutral. However, Dearka had been friends with Yzak since childhood, and his views aligned more with the radical faction.

Nicole's parents, on the other hand, were members of the moderate faction. He himself was kind and gentle, and he didn't want Heliopolis to be destroyed. But... he had no power to change anything, so he could only pray in his heart.

After Miguel's and Auroru's units finished equipping, they sortied one after another. As the launch bay doors were about to close, the GAT-X303 Aegis Gundam, which Athrun had taken, released its restraints and stepped onto the catapult deck, beginning its launch sequence.

"What? Athrun Zala has sortied in the stolen mobile suit? Call him back immediately and order him to return!" Captain Addis was furious upon learning that Athrun had defied orders and sortied alone. The stolen mobile suit was a crucial mission objective—what if something went wrong?

Moreover, the Aegis Gundam had just been stolen, and Athrun was unfamiliar with it. Taking it into battle was putting himself in grave danger.

Athrun was the son of Chairman Zala of the military committee. If he were to die in battle, neither Addis nor Creuset would escape unscathed.

"Let him go," Creuset expressed a different opinion regarding Captain Addis's order. "The data extraction is already complete. This might make things more interesting—a battle between Earth's MS."

After saying this, Creuset glanced at Heliopolis with a sinister smile, envisioning a rather intriguing outcome.

...

Shifting the focus back to the Archangel, the recently restored radio waves were once again subjected to intense interference. Everyone knew the enemy was coming!

"Colony-wide radio interference detected! Neutron jamming levels are increasing!"

"What?"

"Tch, of course, they wouldn't wait for us to leave before attacking. Those bastards!"

"Are they planning to strike inside Heliopolis again?" Murrue Ramius demanded angrily.

"Well, this makes things easier for us. We can't fire, but they can shoot as they please," Mu remarked sarcastically.

The alarm had already sounded throughout the ship. Murrue went to the hangar to find Yang Hui and Kira. On one hand, she intended to persuade Yang Hui to disembark as soon as possible. Although the evacuation level was at 9, there was nowhere to go, but she absolutely didn't believe Yang Hui lacked a safe way to leave. As for Kira… she naturally hoped he would continue piloting the Strike Gundam in battle.

Fortunately, before Murrue arrived, Kira had already been persuaded by Yang Hui, so there was no need for further persuasion. However, Kira made a request to Murrue: if he ever decided he no longer wanted to fight, he should be allowed to leave at any time, and the same should apply to his friends.

This was something Murrue couldn't decide on her own. She would need to report it to her superiors, but the current situation didn't allow for delays. She could only agree for now and promised to advocate for Kira later. After all, she didn't want to drag civilians into the war.

As for Yang Hui…

He was definitely not willing to disembark.

"ZAFT has already launched an attack, and you want me to disembark now? Do you think that's safe?"

"But… the Archangel is about to enter combat mode. Once the battle is over, we'll leave Heliopolis immediately, and there won't be another chance to disembark. You…"

"I know, but based on my personal judgment, the Archangel is the safest place right now. So, I won't disembark now. As for the future… let's survive this crisis first before we talk about the future."

"..."

While Murrue was struggling with this, a communication came through.

"Captain Ramius, Captain Ramius, please come to the bridge immediately!"

"What's going on?"

"MS are about to attack! Come up and take command! You're the captain!"

"Huh? Me?" Although Murrue was the temporary person in charge of the Archangel, there was still a difference between that and being the captain. She was originally just a technician, and suddenly being thrust into the role of captain left her momentarily stunned.

"Although I was promoted to lieutenant before you, I'm not familiar with this ship."

"...Understood. Then the Archangel will prepare to set sail. All hands, first-level combat readiness. Lieutenant, what about your MA?"

"It's no good, it's not ready for deployment yet!"

"Then Lieutenant Flaga will be in charge of CIC."

After ending the communication, Murrue turned her gaze back to Yang Hui.

"I'll go to the bridge to help. You're short-handed, aren't you?" Yang Hui waved his hand, disregarding the look of caution in Murrue's eyes, and headed straight for the bridge.

"I'll pilot the MS in battle, but please remember your promise." Kira also retorted to Murrue before heading to the locker room to change into his pilot suit.

Murrue's expression was complex, filled with reluctance and pain. In the end, she had no choice but to involve civilians in the war.

With a heart full of conflict and anguish, Murrue arrived at the bridge and took her seat as the captain.

"What are you doing here?"

Seeing Yang Hui sitting next to her as a "neighbor," Mu and the other bridge crew were momentarily stunned.

"Aren't you short-handed? I came to help." Yang Hui waved his hand again, signaling for everyone to focus on the battle ahead.

"Is that really okay? Your status is..."

"Survival comes before status."

"..."

Yang Hui's words made sense, and the crew no longer questioned his presence. Besides, there was no time to dwell on the matter because... the enemy had arrived!

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