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37
Finally parting ways with Dullindal, Athrun leaves Gibratar
base.
Taking his helper Meyrin with him, he takes off on a Gouf.
After discovering that, Dullindal gave the cold order "Permission
to shot him down"
Chasing after Athrun with Rey, Shinn is deeply troubled . Are they
really gonna shoot him down? However, is the final answer that
Shinn's gonna come up with really what Dullindal has instructed?
Once again, Shinn breaks his SEED and goes to shoot
Athrun...!
38
Dullindal demands the extradition of Logos members who have escaped
into Heavens Base. During this time, Shinn confronts Lunamaria.
Understanding the pain of losing the one he loves, Shinn promised
to Lunamaria that "He will protect her." Suddenly, the EAF launches
a pre-emptive attack. The overwhelming power of the Destroy Gundam
herded the ZAFT forces. However with his burning vengeance, Shinn
was even able to turn the tides of the battle, which had tilted
towards the EAF.
39
Lacus, having returned to PLANT, has been searching "something"
which has been concealed. It was something which may reveal
Dullindal's true intentions. Lacus was finally able to get her
hands on a fragment of that thing. However, just as she was about
to return to Kira's side, ZAFT forces stand in her way. When all
seems hopeless, Kira arrives in space with the Strike Rouge.
40
Shinn was praised by Dullindal for his valiant fight at heavens
base. Discarding all the weakness he had during his diemma of
whether he should fire at Athrun or not, Shinn was completely
engrossed in his determination to get stronger. At that time, they
received information that Djibril, who escaped Heavens Base alone,
is hiding in Orb. The spearhead of Shinn's hatred begins to target
Orb.....