Passed the Physical, Joined ZAFT

After a word of thanks, Felix Leo Griffith headed toward the corresponding department with his medical examination form.

Over an hour later, having completed all the medical check-up items, Felix left the central hospital to head home.

Pushing open the front door, he did not see his parents at home.

"They must have gone to work."

He murmured to himself.

Felix returned to his room, lay down on his bed, and began to contemplate the matters ahead.

"The next step is to wait for the results. Once I successfully join ZAFT, I will apply for defensive patrol missions near Junius Seven.

I must prevent the destruction of Junius Seven."

He said to himself internally.

Felix continuously planned out the things he needed to do in the near future.

Lost in these thoughts, the entire morning passed by.

He had a simple lunch at home, tidied up the dishes, and sat on the living room sofa to watch television.

A few minutes later, the phone in the living room began to ring. He stood up, walked over to the phone, and pressed the answer button.

"May I ask if this is the home of Felix Leo Griffith?"

A gentle female voice came through the phone.

Hearing this, Felix nodded and Kaidō.

"Hello, I am Felix Leo Griffith. May I ask who is calling?"

"Hello, Felix! I am calling from the recruitment department of the ZAFT military. Your medical report has been processed and sent to us.

Your physical condition is very healthy and fully meets our requirements for enlistment in ZAFT. We are now officially notifying you that you have been accepted.

You will receive your admission letter for the ZAFT Military Academy shortly. You will study at the academy for a period of time, and upon graduation, you will be able to officially join ZAFT."

The gentle female voice recited the prepared script to Felix as if she were a robot.

Listening to the content on the phone, Felix nodded in agreement.

"I understand."

"Very well."

The person on the other end said "very well" and ended the call.

Hanging up the receiver, Felix returned to the sofa and sat down.

Two hours later, Felix received the delivered admission letter for the military academy.

In the evening, in the dining room of the Griffith household:

"Dad, Mom, I have been successfully accepted. I may have to leave home soon to study at the military academy."

Looking at his parents, Griffith informed them of the situation.

Upon hearing this, Wendy paused slightly while picking up food. A moment later, she returned to normal, withdrew her hand, placed her chopsticks on the table, and spoke with a tone of reluctance.

"You have to leave so soon?"

"Yes! The military academy is different from other schools; the time requirements are quite strict."

Facing his mother's reluctance, a sense of sadness also welled up in Felix's heart, though he hid this emotion well and did not let it show.

After hearing this, Wendy did not ask further questions and stood up to walk toward Felix's room.

"Mom?"

Watching his mother's actions, Felix asked suspiciously.

Wendy replied with reluctance.

"I'm finished eating; I'm going to pack your things."

With that, she pushed open the door and entered Felix's room.

In an instant, only Felix and his father were left in the dining room. Chris used his chopsticks to place some food into Felix's bowl, his deep voice carrying a hint of hoarseness.

"Study hard when you get there and don't let your ambitions go to waste, do you understand?"

"I will, Dad!"

Nodding, Felix tried his best to speak to his father in a calm tone.

Upon hearing this, Chris said nothing more and ate his meal quietly at the table.

The next day.

Junius City, District 7 spaceport, guest waiting area.

"Mom, Dad, you can stop here! I can handle the rest of the way on my own."

Watching his reluctant parents, Felix Leo Griffith said his goodbyes. Wendy's eyes were slightly red as she reached out to straighten Felix Leo Griffith's clothes, urging him.

"Eat well! Get plenty of rest, and stay safe!"

"I will!"

Nodding, Felix Leo Griffith gave a firm affirmative.

Chris reached out at this moment to pat Felix Leo Griffith on the shoulder, speaking briefly.

"Stay safe!"

"I know."

Half an hour later.

Having parted ways with his parents, Felix Leo Griffith boarded the shuttle bound for Dissenbell City.

The shuttle cut through the pitch-black cosmos, eventually docking at the Dissenbell City District 2 spaceport.

After disembarking, Felix Leo Griffith took his luggage, rode the satellite elevator into the interior of the colony, and caught a bus toward the military academy.

January, C.E. 70.

After a year of study, Felix Leo Griffith completed all the military academy's courses with exceptional talent, graduating as the top student of his class and achieving the highest marks since the academy's inception.

A few days later.

Near Junius City, PLANT home territory.

Within the Hawkins Team, a ZAFT unit responsible for defense and patrol duties.

"Captain Hawkins, hello!"

Walking into the captain's quarters, Felix Leo Griffith raised his hand to salute the captain before him.

Hawkins looked up at Felix Leo Griffith with a kind smile, stood up, walked over, and patted Felix Leo Griffith on the shoulder with a large hand.

"Felix Leo Griffith, welcome!"

Hawkins's voice was filled with a warm welcome.

Feeling the captain's enthusiasm, the expression on Felix Leo Griffith's face relaxed significantly.

Hawkins then continued.

"I'll take you to your quarters."

"Thank you, Captain!"

Felix Leo Griffith expressed his gratitude.

Hawkins waved his hand dismissively, speaking kindly.

"No need for thanks, it's my duty."

"Heine Westenfluss! This is your new roommate. As his senior, you need to take good care of your junior, understand?"

Inside a room.

Hawkins led Felix Leo Griffith inside and instructed the person already there.

Felix Leo Griffith looked at the orange-haired man before him, sighing inwardly.

I never expected that the ace who appeared only to die in the second series would actually become my teammate now.

Upon hearing the captain's words, Heine Westenfluss raised his hand in a salute.

"Yes, Captain!"

After replying, Heine Westenfluss lowered his hand, looked at Felix Leo Griffith, and reached out enthusiastically.

"Hello, my name is Heine Westenfluss. Just call me Heine."

"Hello, Brother Heine. My name is Felix Leo Griffith. You can just call me Felix Leo Griffith."

Seeing the hand extended toward him, Felix Leo Griffith reached out to shake it, offering a faint smile and a gentle tone.

Upon hearing the name, Heine Westenfluss's expression showed a hint of surprise. He looked at Felix Leo Griffith and spoke in astonishment.

"You're that graduate who set the best record in the history of the military academy this year?"

"I wouldn't call it the best; it was just luck."

Faced with such enthusiastic questioning, Felix Leo Griffith felt a bit embarrassed, offering a sheepish smile.

Seeing that the two were getting along well and there were no issues, Hawkins left the room, leaving it to the two young men.