[b][i]Terra Asterius Zala[/i][/b]

There wasn't any time to recuperate from what she was feeling. For some reason she had felt fatigue across all parts of her body-- and she was perhaps ready to faint. She wasn't going to allow that to happen since the attack of the Actualisers. What was causing this fatigue anyway? All that she had done was shopping, and a bit of running... Then piloting the ZETA. She couldn't see what could've made her feel so tired. It was mysterious. Right now, Terra was trying to keep herself awake and conscious. Fainting in front of everyone would perhaps cause the other personnel to break into sudden panic-- Certainly wouldn't look good in front of her father too. She tried to focus herself back to the meeting at hand. "The mission of AERO is to see that all sides are capable of defending themselves against the threat of war. As of right now we will have to maintain our forces and move forward with our original mission. The Centennial must reach the capital but it is our mission to see that it is made possible." She saw that they were going to go ahead with their original plan. Perhaps that would be the most sensible move. Having more than just the Centennial Gundam as allies would mean better chances against the Actualiser threat.

"Alright defending the package won't be too bad of a deal. Who gets to pilot the Gundam?" A valid question. So far, only that narrow-minded numbnut was the most capable person to pilot the Gundam successfully. Commander Yamato wasn't even able to achieve the same feats the numbnut's had.

"He doesn't know it, but he is probably the most capable pilot we have enlisted thus far. He is the one who was capable of defeating the Actualiser earlier in the battle within the colony and saved my life. Private Sousuke Yamato." Even Terra was surprised that the numbnut was going to be assigned to the Centennial. She disagreed, seeing how he had performed in the field so poorly and couldn't keep a cool head during missions.

Others became restless, obviously unhappy with the fact that a still hormone-phased youngster was going to be the pilot of the only chance we have against the enemy at hand. "Dad, why do I have to be doing this now? Those guys over there look like they'll handle the Centennial a lot better than I will." An idiot could string together a well-thought sentence once after all. Someone else other than him would be a better-off pilot. She paid more attention as more people began to voice their own personal opinions.

"Hey listen to that, the pretty kid even agrees. Come on Commander you know we've got a better chance with a professional behind that thing." Terra's thoughts exactly. Somebody else far more professional-- Like her father, should pilot it. Commander Yamato seem to have made up his mind about it, however.

"Sousuke Yamato relinquished his civilian status hours ago. As of right now he has shown the ability to pilot it the Centennial and handle against the enemy. And from what I understand our best pilots are currently assigned to their own respective Gundams." The bickering continues in the ranks, disagreeing with Commander Yamato's decision. It could be seen as favourtism but at a time like this, it would easily be slid under the rug with the current shortage. "Our plan now follows as such. Private Zala will lead our ship squadron and Private Yamato will follow under her orders. Ensign Bitalech, you will maintain your position as operator of squadron operations and ensure the training of our pilots is kept to standard." Terra was nearly caught with her jaws to the floor. She was picked out of everyone else to lead a Squadron of Mobile Suits. On top of that, she has authority over the numbnut. Perhaps everything wasn't all that bad. Yet again, it still concerns her that he would be the one piloting the Centennial. "Our current plans will be to travel to Maius Four for resupply. With our current units AERO is unfortunately at a disadvantage."

One of them shouted; "Even with the Gundams?" Only to be responded with the reminder of who was the other pilot presumably taking a jab at Commander Yamato's decision for choosing his son. Kira Yamato ignored the remarks and continued his speech.

"Which is why one of our squadrons will be escorting the Archangel for the duration of our way to the colony. Our pilots have been selected and shall begin a temporary transfer. All participating are to participate and assist as seen fit." She observed the name in the list, but ignored most of it as it was ZAFT operatives being temporarily transferred. "We are currently making our way from the colony and will be arriving in a matter of days. You are instructed to wait for our arrival at the colony and follow activity to regular protocol. Dismissed." As that concluded his speech, Terra and the remaining soldiers saluted the Commander before making their way out from the bridge, and she tried her best to meet her schedule with her fatigued body.

[b][i]Athrun Zala[/i][/b]

He remained by Kira's side listening to what he had to say to his group of soldiers. When he finally had dismissed the group, Athrun turned to Kira and brought his own concern in front of him. "From what I've seen it seems like Sousuke wasn't prepared to begin his time in the military." He watched, waiting for his friend's reply.

"He wasn't. He's not even old enough to have served a few days in the military and he's serving at my age." The mentioning of their past immediately flooded their weary minds. The conflict between the Earth Alliance and ZAFT. This brought a concern of course-- And Kira should know what that concern should be.

"Are you sure he will be able to answer to the demands of war?" He tried to at least remind him of their past-- But Kira remained firm in his ground.

"If he doesn't then we are going to have a demanding war ahead of us. One that we might not have a chance of winning." Athrun turned his eyes away from him, disappointed of the fact that he had seemed to have forgotten the feelings that he felt when he first got pulled into the war.

"Out of all people Kira, you should understand your son's pain the most." Athrun made his way towards the door of the bridge. "Remember when you were still with the Earth Alliance? You didn't want to be pulled into a war as much as your son didn't want to get pulled into this war. You should at least put his feelings into consideration. Otherwise... People are going to die. They could even be your own son." The bridge door opens and he prepared himself to return to the Izanagi. "I will be returning to my ship. The ORB Union has requested my presence and I will see to their needs. I'll leave my daughter to your hands too, Kira. Your sister and I entrust her to you." Athrun made his exit and make way towards the catapult to enter his Infinity Justice Gundam and return to the Izanagi.