"I am Cagalli Yula Athha, Prime Minister of the United Emirates of Orb. Although I left the country for valid reasons, as the daughter of Uzummi Yula Athha, my position as Prime Minister of the United Emirates of Orb has not changed. I am Orb's rightful heir, and it cannot be accepted that Orb is now under someone else's control."
"Orb Army, cease combat immediately. This is not where the Orb Army should be. On that basis, I order you to withdraw at once and return to Orb. Orb will not join the Global Security Alliance, nor should it join ZAFT's camp! The Orb Army must not betray the nation's ideals. Stop this battle immediately and withdraw!"
The entire battlefield fell silent because of the voice that had suddenly emerged, not only due to the shock Freedom Gundam had brought moments ago, but also because of Cagalli's words.
"Kira, Cagalli!" Athrun abruptly raised his head. His eyes reddened as he stared at Freedom Gundam, Crimson Strike, and Archangel on the screen. His hands clenched the controls even tighter as he suppressed his overwhelming fury and said in a low voice, "I told you. I warned you. What the hell are you thinking? Why are you still doing this?! Kira! Cagalli! Answer me!"
Athrun, who had always possessed an exceptionally good temper and disposition, was finally truly enraged. Kira and Cagalli had appeared on the battlefield once again, opening fire on both Orb and the Earth Force without distinction, and had damaged several units aboard Second Archangel. Athrun was not the only one; Shinn, piloting Impulse Gundam, was also completely infuriated by Freedom Gundam's actions and Cagalli's words. He should have worn a calm expression while in SEED Mode, but now he gritted his teeth and glared furiously at Freedom Gundam,