Asuna waited on the ship watching the news announcement on the screen on the ship
The combat caused chaos but our life support and supplies are secure. An official statement will be issued shortly.
…..
Her mother’s words echoed in her mind
Asuna you’re still upset at your father. Don’t speak of your father like that
She then heard Akia’s words
Why do you always stop there?
A voice calling her snapped her out of her daze
“Emilu…”
“I hear it was a group of militant Zeon remnants”
“While we are currently attempting to restore peace the militants have vowed to continue the bloodshed.” The tv said
“Maybe we’ll be sent off to war!” Emilu’s tone was jokingly but he expression became one full of worry
Sent off…to war.
In the simulator Erisia was taken aback by how powerful the Zaku simulation was.
Her training partner Kerry discussed the training data belonged to Asuna

"She could live up to being a Newtype" He said

"I wouldn't say that in front of people if I were you"
"You agree then?"
"People will just lose their trust in you. Will you leave? I’d like to continue."

[i]So they have great instincts. Then I will gain skills that will surpass them![/i]

[Simulation type: Asuna Elmarit]
Erisia glared angrily at that name on the screen.

Later into the night Asuna had locked herself with Shinn into a brig by accident, but the aftermath led for the two to become closer than ever to Erisia’s dismay.
 After leaving the colony Asuna couldn't help feel uneasy about leaving her mother. She seemed like she wanted to tell her something. 
Shinn was in the Food Gallery when Kerry approached him
“What?” Shinn asked
“Nothing.” Kerry answered
They were both leaning back having drinks and Kerry asks
“How far did you get with Asuna?”
Shinn spat out his drink and turned red
“It’s not like that!” He shouted
A group of onlookers heard him
“How rude” one said
“That’s so mean” Another said
“He’s just playing her?” a third one said
“What…?” A final one said

“You've got a heavy load man. You know right? Asuna…Asuna Elmarit is different from us. You have to be special to stand with her.”
A hand suddenly tore the drink out of Kerry’s hand
“What the!”
“Sorry I don’t have time to eat.”
“Instructor linny what’s going on?”
“I need to recover the lifepod from the destroyed GM. I also have to program the simulator menu”
“A life pod” Shinn asked
“We have to return it to earth. The soldiers family will want the body.”
“Instructor linny! Please let me go with you!!
“Hey what are you talking about!” Kerry said
“Shinn Barnack…didn't you used to be a marine? You can come.”
“Yes sir!”

Erisia’s words echoed in Kerry’s mind
[i]If he doesn't get serious he’s going to die[/i]
Shinn. He thought

“I’ll always be in front of Asuna!” Shin said before he left. 

It is unfortunate how close to the truth those words are fated to become..