"Until now, we have not been able to accurately grasp the situation on the moon."
The next morning, Cagalli came to the dock and said to the crew of the Archangel lined up.
Aslan also put on Orb's military uniform and listened with the others.
"These are extraordinary times, and I can't guarantee that there will be no problems with this move. However, I announce that the Archangel will be officially incorporated into the Orb Army's Second Space Fleet, and I promise to provide support as much as possible."
Cagalli incorporated these two warships that were once considered hostile by Zavod into the Orb army, which was a concrete action by Cagalli to express her stance for herself and Orb.
In this way, the Archangel finally became an officially certified warship.
As for the Lord Angel, others have always had an official background and are at the global level, so they don’t need Cagalli’s help.
"The colony suffered severe trauma, but now Speaker Durandal has become the strongest leader in the world. No matter from which side, he seems to be right, aware of everything, and unwavering. However, just like our view of the Speaker, Just as doubtful, the colony was also a country worried about that powerful force.”
When Cagalli said this, her demeanor seemed particularly calm, but she was not as forced as before, but exuded a down-to-earth and strong temperament.
At this moment, Aslan discovered that the ring she always wore on her ring finger was missing. This discovery made him shrink suddenly.
"Although what Orb advocates most is peace, it is peace based on freedom and self-reliance. We cannot choose to surrender or obey."
Aslan was shocked and looked directly at Cagalli's face.
"So, I hope that the Archangel can also become a promoter of protecting this concept and contribute...!"
Cagalli did not meet his gaze.
Aslan took this reaction as her determination, and felt secretly sad.
Cagalli will no longer fight with the Archangel.
She wants to stay here and protect the country from chaos, and her determination is strong.
In fact, she had no choice.
As early as the moment she accepted Yuna's proposal, she had already made up her mind. Between Aslan and Orb, she chose the latter.
"This ship is about to head to the lunar city of Copernicus to carry out an intelligence collection mission!"
Ma Liu walked up to everyone and gave the instructions neatly: "Take off in thirty minutes! Everyone get to their posts!"
At this order, the crew immediately dispersed.
At this time, Cagalli walked towards Mu.
"Mr. Mu, I'll leave it to you at dawn."
He was incorporated into the Orb army and will soon replace Cagalli in piloting the Dawn Gundam.
"I will handle it."
With a hint of chicness, Mu La Flage replied solemnly.
Cagalli greeted him and then turned her attention to Kira.
There was an unspoken affection between the twins as they shared a parting hug.
Cagalli then hugged Fleur next to Kira. Looking at Fleur's face, Cagalli couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
On the contrary, Fleur's heart is also a little complicated.
Who would have thought that the tomboy/tsundere girl would suddenly transform into his younger sister-in-law/third daughter-in-law.
After hugging Lux again, Cagalli came to Aslan, who had been staring at her silently.
Cagalli raised her head and looked back at Aslan's eyes with her golden eyes.
None of them spoke.
Aslan gently stretched out his hands and held her tightly in his arms. The love and affection he felt when he held her for the first time emerged in his heart along with a certain reluctance.
That reluctance was because Aslan already understood that everything would be a thing of the past.
Cagalli hesitated for a moment, but still timidly put her arms around Aslan's back, and her eyes became a little misty.
At that moment, she hugged him so hard that Aslan even felt his body hurt.
They hugged each other for only a few seconds.
Cagalli wiped Aslan's chest commemoratively, then stepped back and let go of her hands, staring at Aslan with sadness again.
Looking at Cagalli's firm and twinkling eyes, Aslan reached out and touched Cagalli's eyes, smiling silently.
Cagalli pursed her lips, turned and walked away without saying a word.
"Aslan..."
Kira walked over and looked at Aslan's expression worriedly.
Aslan only felt a trace of loneliness in his heart, but he still smiled: "It doesn't matter... let's do this now!"
If it were her, she would definitely make the same choice!
Although they both cherish each other, want to accompany each other all the way, and also want each other to be happy, there is already a more important choice in front of them, which is helpless.
"No need to rush..."
From today on, they no longer only have each other in their eyes, but their hearts are no longer separated.
From now on, they will all look in the same direction.
If there is still a chance, they may be able to meet again and face each other again, and then——
"...We have the same dream and future."
Aslan murmured quietly, clasping his palms and watching Cagalli's figure go away.
Cagalli kept her head down.
She was afraid that if she looked back, she would lose the courage she had mustered.
So she could never turn around and look back. She could only move forward resolutely.
While walking, a red-haired girl appeared at the corner of the passage, causing Cagalli to stop.
That was Meiling Hawke, the crew member of the Minerva who left ZAFT with Aslan.
Cagalli saw that her expression turned timid, so she walked towards her with a smile.
"You want to go too?"
After hearing this question, Mei Ling nodded guiltily: "Ah, yes..."
Cagalli knew the meaning of this expression, so she leaned over and whispered beside her: "...that guy...I'll leave it to you."
"ah……?"
Mei Ling's eyes widened in surprise.
But this time, Cagalli didn't dare to look at her.
"Because I...I can't follow..."
She knew that Meiling liked Aslan.
This girl is devoted to Aslan and has come this far in order to save him and walk with him.
From Cagalli's point of view at this moment, this dazzling dedication is a bit enviable. She really hopes that she can be like her and bravely dedicate everything to love.
But I can’t do it myself.
Now Cagalli cannot leave Orb behind and cannot embark on the journey with Aslan. In contrast, Aslan cannot ask to stay with Cagalli.
If they did, either she or Aslan would lose themselves, their valuable personality traits, and even lose the other's love all over again.
Because Cagalli understood, she had to take off the ring.
She could no longer stay by his side.
Then, I am willing to entrust this wish to Meiling, who also loves him deeply - although that may be her willful selfishness...
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Cagalli looked Mei Ling in the eyes again and said sincerely: "I wish you peace."
Even though we are far apart, her heart will always be with him.
Cagalli left the dock and came to the pier.
Soon, the snow-white and graceful figures of the Archangel and the Archangel, which had been installed with rocket thrusters, appeared.
Cagalli stared at it with mixed emotions.
Somehow she remembered it at this moment. As Yuna once said - the time for playing children is over.
That battleship contained everything from her past; dreams, entanglements, reality, and the people she loved.
The giant white ship riding the waves became a blur in sight.
Cagalli tried her best to hold back her tears and watched them set off on their journey.
Chisaka stood beside her and put his hand gently on her shoulder.
Lifted by the waves, the Archangel and the Archangel lifted off from the water one after another.
The jet thrusters ignited and a colorful fire flickered in the field of view of the Lake of Tears.
Cagalli watched the white ship shadow quickly move away, feeling a mixture of emotions.
For her, this would be the end of an era.
