False Apology

"I'm so sorry."

Xiao Ran's apology is full of sincerity, even if he knows that even if he does not exist, Kira's group will inevitably board the Archangel. The main reason that led them to stand here step by step eventually is also because of Kira following Cagalli, preventing Athrun and his group from robbing Gundam, and because of the battle with Ginn after getting Gundam led to the closure of the road for several people to escape.

Xiao Ran didn't know this, but he still took all the faults into his arms. The purpose was to increase the favorability of several people, especially Kira. When Kira becomes more mature with the war or feels bored by the war, he will remember what happened today. And when one thing is clear, he will be even more grateful to Xiao Ran as Xiao Ran has been protecting their growth like a most sincere protector.

In front of Murrue, what Xiao Ran wants to do is to erect his sense of responsibility and wisdom. So, he will have more right to speak in front of Murrue, and he will also be with this ship. The captain of the Archangels draws closer to each other. As for any unique things or feelings that need to happen, Xiao Ran just thought about it in his heart. He didn't mean to do this at all.

After hearing Xiao Ran's apology and his analysis, everyone's face was shocked, but there was still a thought in their mind: Zaft would never do such a thing.

Indeed, if Zaft is leading with any commander, the battlefield will not be placed in the colony satellite of a fragile neutral country. However, Creuset is different. Creuset's purpose is to expand the, let the war sweep the world, and accompany him to die together. Therefore, do you think a small neutral country will pose a problem for a crazy person?

Murrue shook her head: "After all, this is a colonial satellite of a neutral country. Zaft will not do such a thing..."

"Neutral?" Xiao Ran laughed and asked: "So I ask you, this warship and MS called Gundam is obviously belong to the Earth Army, why are they here?"

Xiao Ran's words silenced everyone, and all the luck in their heart was completely destroyed.

Badgiruel felt the disappointment of everyone around him, biting his teeth and suddenly exclaimed, "Captain Ramius! No matter what, Strike Gundam and Archangel must not fall into Zaft's hands! Since we know that the enemy is will be coming, we don't have time to blame ourselves here."

"Yes." Murrue raised her head, and her dim eyes had a little luster: "Yes, as long as we leave and prepare for the battle outside the satellite, there will be no damage to the satellite. Second Lieutenant Badgiruel, what is the situation of the Archangel? Can we leave the satellite?"

"Captain Murrue, this ship is not only energy... other..." Badgiruel pursed her lips and watched Murrue gently shake her head, but then said: "With our current manpower, it takes about an hour to reach the standard configuration."

"An hour." Murrue looked at the time, and at the same time, Xiao Ran looked at his watch. The remaining time on it was less than fifty minutes, which is thirty minutes. The attack will begin after 20 minutes. It means, in 50 minutes, the colony satellite will collapse and the plot will officially start.

"It's been eight hours without I realize it." Xiao Ran muttered silently in his heart. Although he knew that Zaft would soon start to attack, he concealed this information. After all, he also had his purpose.

Taking a deep breath, Murrue commanded loudly: "Everyone immediately began to resupply this ship, and the preparation team prepared the Strike Gundam and completed the repair of Moebius Zero in the fastest time."

"Yes!" All the Archangel members present saluted and saluted, and quickly turned away.

"Kira, please move Gundam into it." Murrue said to Kira, and after turning to see the latter nodded, she turned to look at Xiao Ran: "There is no doctor on the ship now, but someone should be able to re-treat your bandage. After you have treated the wound, please will come to the bridge. We need your help."

"Um." Xiao Ran nodded and agreed.

Murrue left in a hurry, and now she needed to discuss the next course of action with others. Xiao Ran and his group also followed Kira's Strike Gundam to the hangar. After Kira stopped Gundam, someone soon brought them to the living area of the Archangel and arranged a soldier treated the wound to Xiao Ran.

When dealing with the wound, the pain from the injury was not as terrible as Xiao Ran imagined. The two blood holes on the shoulder also tended to heal. Although it still looked so bloody, Xiao Ran understood that his injuries did not seem so severe. "I have only 12 points of endurance. I don't know when it has returned to 14 points, but it still affects the action."

After the battle, Kira was exhausted, both physically and mentally. He fell asleep as soon as he went to bed. Xiao Ran, who had changed into a set of Earth Alliance shirt and jacket, glanced at Kira and Sai. After a few words, he left, and at this time, twenty minutes had passed.

From the living area to the bridge seldom saw a person, almost all of them concentrated on the task of supply, but it can also be imagined. During this time, Archangel has lacking lots of staff. When Xiao Ran arrived at the destination, he saw the metal-filled bridge. This time, even Xiao Ran was already prepared, he couldn't help but be a little excited. However, he adjusted his mentality quickly, but his face got a pleasing smile that can't be covered up.

Xiao Ran intrudes Murrue and Badgiruel's dispute. Mu actually smiled at Xiao Ran friendly. After meeting Xiao Ran, Murrue sighed at Badgiruel. Then she said to Xiao Ran, "Mr. Xiao, you are here. We need your support to draw their strength when necessary.."

"Um." Xiao Ran nodded and said, "If there is something or some places that need my help, please say it freely, but I think it's better to let me familiarize first."

"No, that's not it." Murrue stood up and walked in front of Xiao Ran. She is looking at Xiao Ran's deep eyes that seemed to be able to see through everything. She could not help but be a little embarrassed: "Actually, Mr. Xiao, we hope you can persuade the child to pilot Strike Gundam again, because, right now our only combat power for this battleship is Strike Gundam, but…"

"No one can pilot?" Xiao Ran smiled slightly, then shook his head slightly: "Miss Ramius, I believe that I said just now that I don't want to put my students into danger."

Murrue stared straight at Xiao Ran: "But you are in a perilous situation. Whether it is on the Archangel or leaving here, as you said, the satellite may collapse at any time, isn't it?"

"Hehe." Xiao Ran was speechless, and finally, he just smiled: "You're right, I will help you, but whether piloting or not, is Kira's own freedom, I will not force him to do anything."

Murrue said: "Helping us is also helping yourself."

"Yes, helping you is equal to helping me." Xiao Ran smiled, then turned away and walked to the gate of the bridge before turning around: "If there is any other place that needs my help, just tell me."

"Riing, riing, riing!"

An alarm suddenly sounded at the bridge, and the people in the entire bridge changed their faces in unison. Badgiruel ran to the position of the signal soldier in two steps. The picture coming out is clear enough to compare with the HD picture quality as perceived by Xiao Ran.

After Murrue clearly saw the image on the screen, she suddenly exclaimed: "Five GINN, all carrying fortress equipment, this is ... Aegis and Duel! Has Zaft's technology reached such a point to put it into battle."

Murrue bit his teeth: "Badgiruel, how long is it before it enters our combat range?"

"Ten minutes," Badgiruelsaid.

"Well, besides Blitz, they have full battle strength. Mr. Xiao, our little life depends on your eloquence." Mu jumped from the unknown of the battleship pilot and speaking towards Xiao Ran while running to the Fire control room.

Murrue also frowned and sat in the captain's position: "The first combat configuration of all members, all supply work is suspended, Strike Gundam ready to sortie."

"No time wasted, I'll go down first." Xiao Ran's face also changed, as if he remembered that there were only 2-3 GINN appearing in this battle in the animation. Only to make the fight seem less fierce, but now not only the number of GINN increased, but even Yzak's Duel Gundam also appeared. If no one takes seriously, no one can guarantee what will happen.

At this time, Xiao Ran's life and future were tied to the Archangel, and the plot had such a change. Even Xiao Ran, who was usually calm, felt that he was starting to get nervous at this time.

Only two minutes after running out of the bridge, Xiao Ran already felt that the Archangel had re-launched, and Kira woke up from sleep due to the alarm in the battleship. At this time, Miriallia was watching the situation outside through the monitor with Sai and others.

Seeing Xiao Ran running in a hurry, Miriallia asked anxiously: "Teacher, has Zaft attacked again?"

Xiao Ran nodded, with a rather heavy expression: "The situation is terrible now. Zaft has brought in seven MS, carrying equipment used to attack the fortress, and they even include two raided robots together. In Archangel words... We can only be used as a living target."

"No..." Miriallia covered her mouth and looked at Xiao Ran in horror: "Teacher, are we gonna die?"

"I will go to the bridge later to help operate the weapon, but ..." Xiao Ran turned to look at Kira and slightly sigh: "Kira, they make me ask you to pilot the Strike Gundam. However, the piloting decision will be decided by you."

"Hateful, is it because I'm the only person on this ship that can pilot?" Kira squeezed his fists, suppressing the anger: "If I can't say it, will I be caught with this ship ... hateful."

When Kira finished speaking, he was ready to turn around and leave, but the next moment Xiao Ran held Kira's shoulders and stared straight at Kira: "Kira, no matter what your choice is, you have to remember, we will always be with you. I will support you on this battleship, and our lives... will be left to you."

"Teacher..."