With that, Felix ended his call with Kira.
Piloting Creation, he launched through the Eternal's forward launch hatch and headed straight for the moon once he was clear of the ship.
Aboard the Eternal, Lacus entered the bridge and spoke to Andrew.
"Mr. Waltfeld, please help me contact Speaker Zala."
Andrew froze at her request, then recovered and asked,
"Miss Clyne, what are you planning to do?"
Lacus glanced at Andrew and replied with a faint smile.
"I would like to negotiate with Speaker Zala."
Hearing what Lacus intended, Andrew asked no further questions. He acknowledged her request and began making the arrangements.
In the Speaker's office at the PLANT supreme government building in District One of Aprilia City, in the PLANT homeland, a voice announced, "Speaker, we have received an unusual communications request!"
The voice came through the communicator's speaker.
The word "unusual" brought a trace of curiosity to Patrick's face, and he asked,
"What is unusual about it?"
"The caller claims to be Lacus Clyne!"
Hearing Lacus's name, Patrick immediately recalled the theft of the Freedom Gundam and the Eternal, as well as his son being persuaded to switch sides.
His expression darkened instantly, and anger welled up within him.
That anger soon faded from Patrick's face.
Once he had regained his composure, Patrick said,
"Put the call through to me!"
"Yes, sir!"
The reply came through the communicator.
A moment later, Lacus's face appeared on the large screen in his office.
The two looked at each other, and Lacus spoke first with a gentle smile.
"It's been a long time, Uncle Zala."
"It has, Lacus."
Patrick responded politely to Lacus's courteous greeting, his face expressionless.
Then Patrick went straight to the point.
"Lacus, why are you contacting me now?"
At Patrick's question, Lacus kept smiling as she