SEED-Repelled

Meanwhile, Mu La Flaga piloted Moebius Zero, still moving stealthily as he secretly approached ZAFT's Nacskha-class High-Speed Battleship.

As Kira Yamato piloted Strike Gundam and continuously dodged Duel Gundam's attacks, he slowly fell back toward the Archangel.

At that moment, the Archangel's radar operator issued a warning.

"ZAFT's Nacskha-class battleship ahead is showing signs of aiming at us. It is targeting this ship. We have been locked on."

Natale Baji Lulu called out to Mwu Lamias, but Mwu Lamias was lost in thought and did not respond.

She immediately gave the order. "Positron Cannon, prepare to fire."

Hearing the words "Positron Cannon," Mwu Lamias immediately snapped out of her thoughts and objected.

"Wait. Captain Flaga's Moebius Zero is still accelerating toward the enemy. Take evasive action."

Natale Baji Lulu disagreed and protested.

"It is too dangerous. If we do not fire, they will attack us."

As Natale Baji Lulu and Mwu Lamias argued, the radar operator issued another warning.

"Report! A Laurasia-class battleship is rapidly approaching from the rear."

At the same time, Strike Gundam, which had been slowly approaching the Archangel, was surrounded by Aegis Gundam, Duel Gundam, Gundam Blitz, and Buster Gundam.

Its situation was even more dangerous than the Archangel's, and Strike Gundam's energy was nearly depleted.

At that critical moment, the stealthy Moebius Zero finally approached ZAFT's Nacskha-class High-Speed Battleship.

Mu La Flaga directly accelerated toward the Nacskha-class High-Speed Battleship.

At that moment, Rau Le Creuset aboard the battleship sensed Mu La Flaga's approach and immediately ordered the Nacskha-class battleship to evade.

Unfortunately, it was too late. Moebius Zero fired a Full Barrage from its Linear Gun and Wire-guided Pods.

The attack struck the Nacskha-class High-Speed Battleship's engines and cannons. Then it fired its Grapple Spear and used inertia to swiftly change direction.

Mu La Flaga piloted Moebius Zero away from the Nacskha-class High-Speed Battleship's position at high speed.

At the same time, he sent a communication signal to the Archangel, reporting that the operation had succeeded, the enemy vessel had been disabled, and he was returning.

The tense atmosphere on the bridge finally dissipated. Mwu Lamias let out a relieved sigh, then said,

"Do not lower your guard. Open fire on ZAFT's Nacskha-class battleship ahead."

Natale Baji Lulu immediately gave the order.

"Positron Cannons One and Two, prepare to fire."

Mwu Lamias immediately said anxiously,

"Notify Captain Flaga immediately. He must leave that airspace at once.

"Also notify Strike Gundam to leave that airspace immediately."

The gunner beside her reported, "The positron chamber has reached its critical point. Energy conversion is stable. Firing ports open."

Kira Yamato, piloting Strike Gundam, received the Archangel's notification and immediately left the Positron Cannon's attack range.

Two enormous red beams shot from the front of the Archangel, piercing directly through the battlefield.

They shot straight toward ZAFT's Nacskha-class battleship. Rau Le Creuset immediately ordered the ship to evade.

Unfortunately, it was too late. The Positron Cannon still grazed the side of the Nacskha-class battleship, causing a massive explosion.

The Nacskha-class battleship completely lost its combat capability.

The radar operator aboard the Archangel reported,

"The Nacskha-class battleship has left this ship's route."

Mwu Lamias immediately ordered,

"Send Strike Gundam the return signal. The Archangel will proceed toward Artemis at maximum speed."

Kira Yamato, piloting Strike Gundam, saw the return signal flare sent by the Archangel and wanted to return.

However, Duel Gundam continued pursuing relentlessly, constantly launching attacks at Strike Gundam.

Gundam Blitz and Buster Gundam also joined the battle, surrounding Strike Gundam and cutting off its path.

Miriaria Haw watched Kira Yamato, who was being surrounded and pursued by four Gundams, with anxiety, deeply worried for him.

Mwu Lamias ordered,

"Quickly, cover Strike Gundam."

The Archangel's helmsman said, "That is impossible under these combat conditions. The Archangel is moving farther away from Strike Gundam."

Natale Baji Lulu said quietly,

"Strike Gundam's remaining energy is truly worrying."

Mwu Lamias said anxiously,

"I know. Where is Captain Flaga? Notify him to support Strike Gundam's return."

Surrounded and pursued by four Gundams, Strike Gundam finally ran out of energy. Even its beam gun could no longer fire.

Strike Gundam's PS Armor automatically shut down, and the unit turned gray.

Yzak Jule, piloting Duel Gundam, still pursued relentlessly and was just about to strike Strike Gundam.

At that moment, Athrun Zala piloted Aegis Gundam in its transformed MA form and seized the energy-depleted Strike Gundam.

The radar operator aboard the Archangel reported,

"It has been captured! Strike Gundam has been seized by Aegis Gundam! Its Phase Shift Armor has failed!"

Everyone on the bridge was overwhelmed with tension. Only Thor Knig knew that Mu La Flaga was about to arrive and save the situation.

The four Gundams took Strike Gundam and directly began returning. Kira Yamato sat inside Strike Gundam, utterly at a loss and panicked.

The radar operator's voice rang out on the Archangel's bridge again.

"The Laurasia-class battleship is at a distance of 280."

Miriaria Haw continuously called Kira's name through the communicator, hoping for a miracle.

At that moment, a communication from Mu La Flaga came through. It read,

"Cannon equipment ready. Launch the cannon pack. Prepare immediately."

Sure enough, at that critical moment, Mu La Flaga arrived in Moebius Zero.

He directly attacked Aegis Gundam, firing a Full Barrage from the Linear Gun and Wire-guided Pods.

Moebius Zero's shells struck Aegis Gundam. Athrun Zala had no choice but to revert to MS form and release Strike Gundam.

Furious and humiliated, Athrun Zala relentlessly pursued Moebius Zero.

Strike Gundam seized the opportunity to immediately return, while the Archangel immediately provided cover for its return.

It desperately fired High-energy Beam Cannons, Large Missiles, and Single Linear Cannons in succession at the pursuing Duel Gundam, Gundam Blitz, and Buster Gundam.

Natale Baji Lulu ordered,

"Do not let them get close to Strike Gundam."

The three Gundams had no choice but to withdraw and evade the Archangel's artillery fire.

Once Strike Gundam approached, the Archangel immediately launched the cannon equipment.

Under orders, Kira Yamato disengaged the Aerial Equipment and prepared to switch to cannon equipment.

At that moment, Duel Gundam fired a Large Grenade Launcher at Strike Gundam.

The Large Grenade Launcher struck Strike Gundam squarely, erupting in a huge, dazzling flash.