Mecha: Return of the Pioneers

Chapter 862: The Departure of Lacus Klein

The waves are sparkling and the sun is shining.

A white line cut through the mirror-like sea surface and kept approaching the island in the distance.

This is the journey that Lux embarks on again after dealing with all matters and letting go of everything.

The island ahead is where Lux’s new journey begins.

The long pink hair kept flying with the sea breeze, dancing in the wind like a lively elf.

Through her sunglasses, Lux turned around and looked back the way she came, and couldn't help but recall the scenes when she stood at that port not long ago.

Patrick Sala.

Under the official announcement of the PLANT Supreme Council, he was seriously injured and sitting in a wheelchair. With the help of Athrun and his wife, he came to the port to see Lacus off.

"Lux."

Patrick Sala, the former speaker of the parliament who was once majestic but is now just an ordinary person and can only sit in a wheelchair temporarily due to injury, sighed but did not say anything.

He owed the girl in front of him too much.

His wife, Lenoa Sara, was able to return because of Lacus.

He knew the true identity of "Lacus Sara", who once pretended to be "Lacus Clyne" but was now the wife of his son Aslan, because Lacus placed a note revealing the truth between Renoa Sara's hands.

He was able to plan ahead, make arrangements in secret, and discover the existence of Matthias and others through his confidants because Lacus told him about the true identity of "Lacus Klein".

If Lacus had not sent Renoa Sara back and told her everything, Patrick Sara, Aslan Sara, and even PLANT would probably have been swept up in the war and died without a burial place.

"Uncle, there is no need to say more. This result is a blessing in disguise."

Lux smiled slightly, shook her head and said.

Patrick Sala nodded silently.

"Lux, are you really leaving?"

Aslan, who was standing next to Patrick Sara, asked.

Looking at the familiar face, Aslan had a momentary difficulty in distinguishing the difference between his wife beside him and the girl in front of him.

"Well, I have to go. There is nothing worth remembering here anymore."

Lux had a gentle smile on her face.

"When I was a child, my father took me to the hall of the Supreme Council and pointed to the fossil Evidence 01 called Jupiter Whale and told me that if he had the chance in the future, he would also like to go to Jupiter in person to look for clues related to Jupiter Whale."

"What a pity! Life is so unpredictable! Lux, are you going to inherit Siegel's legacy?"

Patrick Sala sighed, somewhat reminiscing about his old friend who once fought side by side with him.

"I guess so! But I also want to see the outside world. Now, with the promotion of the solar power generation system led by General He, the world should gradually move towards peace. The fighting may end in the near future."

Lux raised her head slightly and looked at the slowly rising sun, with a hint of anticipation in her eyes.

Patrick and Aslan looked at each other, and both father and son understood that Lacus had made up her mind.

Once I leave like this, I won’t know when we will meet again.

Patrick Sarah didn't want to see his best friend's daughter running around, but he couldn't do anything about it.

"Lacus Klein. I..."

At this moment, "Lacus Sara" shouted, but was stopped by Lacus raising her hand.

"No need to say more, Lacus Klein. You and I have the same soul, the same memories, and the same feelings. It's just that after the attack on the Silver Wind, we started to walk our own paths. So, please don't worry or mind."

Lux gently placed her right hand on her heart and looked sincerely at the woman in front of her who looked exactly like her, with the same memories, soul and even feelings.

"Lacus Klein, this name also belongs to you."

Lux moved her right hand up and gently placed it at her throat.

"Lacus Klein, this song also belongs to you."

Finally, Lux reached out and gently pulled the other person's right hand, placed it on the side of her cheek, and felt the other person's body temperature.

"Lacus Klein, this appearance also belongs to you."

"Whether it's you or me, we are both Lacus Klein. Therefore, when those unfortunate things happen, we should not distinguish between each other, because what you see is what I see."

"Lacus..."

The other person's eyes widened and his pupils contracted rapidly.

There was a hint of sadness in the smile on Lux's face.

"Well, let us share this sin together! However, you have to stay here, and I will carry my father's will and walk the path that he once expected."

"I, I can stay here! Lux."

The other party hesitated for a moment, then spoke firmly.

"I will bear the name of Klein to atone for my sins, and then wait for your return with my heartfelt blessings and expectations. Lacus Klein." "Well. Then, goodbye! Uncle!"

"Goodbye! Athrun. Please treat Lacus well!"

"Goodbye! Lacus Clyne."

"Goodbye! Lacus Clyne."

As the sound of waves hitting the beach became clearer and clearer, Lux withdrew her thoughts from the distance and once again cast her gaze towards the nearby island pier.

Here, there is already a speedboat docked at the port.

Next to them, two women with voluptuous figures and outstanding looks were standing there looking around.

After taking a look, Lux recognized who they were.

The Archangel's captain, Malu Ramyas, and her combat commander, Natal Bakilulu.

Lacus didn't know much about Malu Ramias.

But Lux had heard some rumors about Natal Bakilulu.

It seems that in the April Fool's Day incident on April 4, the transport plane that He Ming and Natal Bakilulu were riding on was affected by the neutron jammer that ZAFT was spreading around the world, and eventually a plane crash occurred.

Afterwards, with the treatment and support of He Ming, the injured Natal Bakilulu and the two crossed the deserted snowfield together, and also rescued three children who were a few years younger than Lux.

Although it was just a rumor, Lux had to deny that the story of He Ming and Natal Bakilulu encouraging and supporting each other to get out of the snowfield when they were in danger did move many women.

Especially in this rumor, the part where He Ming, the most popular young general in the East Asian Space Army, appears in the story as a savior, makes the flowers in the army more fascinated by him.

As the speedboat docked, Natal Bakilulu and Malu Ramyas, who were standing on the dock, also noticed Lacus' arrival.

"Natal, why is she here?"

Maru blinked, seeming a little surprised by Lux's appearance.

"The general seems to have made an agreement with Miss Lacus to bring her along on the mission. The higher-ups seem to have approved this as well."

Natal Bakilulu said this in a serious tone, which made Mariu a little dissatisfied.

"Natal. Aren't you on guard? That's the famous Lacus Clyne."

"Malu, what are you talking about? This is just a mission."

Natal Bakilulu frowned, feeling somewhat confused and dissatisfied.

Maru shook his head and sighed.

"Forget it. I came with you today just to get to know those three little guys. After all, I will be their guardian and live in the Orbital Elevator City with them."

"Thank you for your hard work. I didn't expect my superiors would give such an order."

Natal Bakilulu was also helpless.

The issuance of this order left Natal Bakilu confused for a moment.

"No. Actually, it's not that hard. According to the arrangement, the Archangel will undergo a modification for at least a year. During this time, I, the captain of the Archangel, will have nothing to do."

Malu didn't care.

In other words, she fought for the task of becoming the guardian of Sasha, Sally and Stella.

Of course, Malu would not tell Natal Bakilulu about this.

"Greetings! Captain Maru and Major Bakilulu."

After the war, everyone was rewarded and promoted as a hero of the Alliance's First Fleet.

Although Marlu was still the captain of the Archangel, his rank was promoted to colonel, and Natal Bakirulu was also promoted to major.

"Good morning, Miss Lux!"

The two of them nodded in greeting, and then the three of them fell into silence again.

"It's almost time. Let's go! The general is still waiting for us!"

"it is good!"

[Congratulations! You have successfully gained two followers. ]

【Follower: Lacus Clyne. 】

[Race: Human (Coordinator)]

[Abilities: Spiritual Link/Telepathy/Charisma/Diplomatic Expert/Intermediate MS Driving Skills]

【Followers: Natal Bakilulu】

[Race: Human]

[Abilities: Excellent in military theory/Excellent in battleship command/Excellent in tactical command/Excellent in intelligence analysis]

(End of this chapter)