SEED: Return to the Ship

The maintenance crew members and Sergeant Madoc were astonished to see the Moebius Kai brought in by the Strike Gundam, especially with the Buster Gundam's weapon held in its mechanical arm.

Thor Klune, after retaining his modifications and recovering new DG Cells, jumped out of the Moebius Kai. Sergeant Madoc spoke to him.

"Kid, you're something else. You've just given us more work."

"Heh, Uncle Madoc, my apologies. My luck's pretty good, isn't it? Went out and came back with a free MA, the Moebius Kai."

Thor Klune then pointed to the Assault Shield System parts from the Buster Gundam.

"These are my spoils of war. Can you help modify them onto the right side of this Moebius Kai? Also, do you have any spare shields from the Strike Gundam? It would be perfect if we could add one to the left side of the Moebius Kai for symmetry. And I want to be the pilot of this Moebius Kai."

Sergeant Madoc stroked his chin and said, "Alright, kid. I didn't see that coming. But you'll need to get permission from the captain and undergo extensive training before you can be an MA pilot. As for the modifications, while your suggestion might make it look a bit odd, we can consider it. I'll draw up some blueprints and show them to you later. For now, head back to the bridge to report in."

"Thank you so much, Uncle Madoc."

At that moment, Kira Yamato exited the Strike Gundam's cockpit, and Mu La Flaga arrived in the hangar to greet him. Kira Yamato ignored him and left directly, returning to the rest area to collapse into sleep.

Mu La Flaga looked at Thor Klune beside him and asked, "Kid, did you pick up this Moebius? It looks a bit different. It must be a special unit. And you even got the Buster Gundam's Assault Shield System. Your piloting skills are pretty good."

"Kira cut off the Buster's arm. It was difficult enough just moving while sitting on it. Oh right, Uncle Mu, teach me how to pilot an MA. I want to pilot this Moebius Kai to protect the Archangel along with Kira and my friends."

Mu La Flaga slung an arm around Thor Klune's neck and said, "Sure, you've got high aspirations. But first, come with me to report to the bridge. I'll teach you how to pilot an MA after you've served your punishment. I'm a professional instructor, you know. I've trained quite a few ace MA pilots."

"Thank you so much, Uncle Mu."

Mu La Flaga led Thor Klune to the Archangel's bridge.

On the bridge, Miriallia Haw, seeing that Thor Klune had returned safely, rushed into his arms. "Thor, I'm so glad you're okay. You scared me to death."

Nataru Bagiruru coughed, and Miriallia Haw shyly pulled away from Thor Klune's embrace. "Ahem, Thor Klune has violated military discipline and requires confinement for one day, effective immediately. Captain Mu, please escort him to the confinement room."

Before Thor Klune could leave, the radar operator on the bridge announced, "Confirmed again. No enemy ship detected within a 5-kilometer radius. It seems we've completely escaped ZAFT's pursuit."

Mwu La Flaga relaxed in the captain's chair and said, "It seems the explosion at Artemis Military Base allowed us to escape ZAFT's pursuit."

Mu La Flaga joked, "For that, we should thank the people at Artemis Military Base."

Thor Klune, standing nearby, nodded in agreement. "Yeah, we really should thank them. They're truly good people."

Mwu La Flaga said dejectedly, "While escaping ZAFT's warships is good, none of our own problems have been solved."

Nataru Bagiruru was deep in thought, then suddenly looked up. Seeing Thor Klune still there, she said sternly, "Captain Mu, why haven't you taken Thor Klune to confinement yet?"

Mu La Flaga burst into laughter. "Weren't we just talking? We're going now."

Thor Klune said, "Can I have an MA simulator? I want to be an MA pilot too, to protect the Archangel and everyone with Kira."

Miriallia Haw stepped forward and objected, "No, Thor, it's too dangerous."

Thor Klune held Miriallia Haw and looked deeply into her eyes. "Miriallia, I know it's dangerous, but it's also dangerous for Kira to face so many enemies alone."

So I want to train more and learn to pilot an MA as soon as possible. That way, I can help Kira share the burden, and I can protect you all together too."

Nataru Bagiruru coughed again and said.

"Captain Mu, arrange a training unit for Thor Klune. Have him train thoroughly, and he won't be allowed to pilot an MA if he doesn't pass."

"Thank you, Ensign Bagiruru."

Mu La Flaga then took Thor Klune to the training room for confinement, and also taught him a bit about piloting an MA.

In the training room, Thor Klune asked Nami.

"Nami, are the collected fragments and wreckage enough to build the core part of Satellite Xerxes?"

"Master, the collected fragments and wreckage are enough to build the core part of Satellite Xerxes, with some left over.

It's a shame the space is too small to continue building other parts of Satellite Xerxes."

"Sigh, the road ahead is long. It seems I'll need to travel through dimensions a few more times to get enough storage space.

Nami, let's just build up to this point for now. We'll deal with the rest later when we have more space."

"As you command, Master."

At lunchtime, Thor Klune went to the mess hall and overheard Sai Argyle speaking to Frey Alsta.

"Frey, let's go apologize to Kira later."

Frey Alsta said reluctantly, "Do we have to?"

Sai Argyle said.

"Frey, what you said earlier was indeed a bit excessive, and in situations like this, it's better to apologize."

Thor Klune walked over to them and said.

"It's because of your words that he's been put in such a difficult position."

Frey Alsta said unhappily, "But, I just…"

"We're used to it. The fact that he's a Coordinator is a very delicate issue, especially under these circumstances."

Sai Argyle chimed in to help Frey Alsta.

"Frey, in any case, try to say something, like 'I'm sorry.'

Otherwise, it'll be a bit awkward to see each other on this ship in the future, won't it?"

Frey Alsta finally relented and said.

"Since even you think so, Sai, I can go."