The roar of the White Gundam's thrusters split the Neo-Verdia sky, grey with smoke and dust. Zaki and Maki Kimeza, within the familiar cockpit, rocketed out from the ruins of a destroyed logistics factory. Three days prior, the White Gundam had shed its agile pelican form, now returned to its lighter, more efficient normal mode; every movement a symphony of precision and power. They were the White Bird, a symbol of hope now flying free over a city caught in the grip of tyranny.
Below, within the darkness and debris of the factory, Gills, Aurora, and Anette gazed upwards with a profound mix of fear and awe. The light of beam fire and flashes of explosions illuminated their faces, reflecting the battle's tension in their eyes.
"That's... the White Bird..." Gills whispered, his voice choked with surging emotion. Admiration and dread mingled, seeing the legend he'd only ever heard of, now real before him.
In the air, the battle had reached its climax. The Royalty Gundam (gold-black), piloted by Felisio Nova, a war machine designed for domination, was still relentlessly attacking two foreign units—Unit QUEEN (white-purple) and Gundam TORTOISE (white-blue). However, the appearance of the White Gundam immediately shifted the established dynamic, like a stone cast into a calm pond.
Felisio Nova, who had been smugly grinning, relishing his clear advantage, suddenly saw a flash of white streak up from below. His red, glowing eyes on his cockpit monitor widened, his arrogant expression replaced by pure, burning rage.
"Impossible! WHITE GHOST! That's... the Rebel Mobile Suit!" Felisio roared, his fury overflowing, his voice thundering over the comms channel. He recognized the iconic silhouette of the White Gundam, the sworn enemy of the Mars Colony, the symbol of resistance he hated most. The presence of the two foreign units was now irrelevant, no more than a minor annoyance. His primary target always had been, and always would be, the defiant symbol of Earth's rebellion.
With one cold, instantaneous decision, Felisio Nova aborted his attack on QUEEN and TORTOISE. All of the Royalty Gundam's Knife Funnels immediately reversed direction with deadly precision. Its main thrusters ignited with a terrifying roar, propelling it at full speed, directly towards the newly appeared White Gundam.
"I don't care where this scrap Mobile Suit came from! I'll destroy that White Ghost first! It's a symbol of the Rebels! Yukina, prepare for a frontal assault!" Felisio commanded, his voice filled with vengeance.
In the White Gundam's cockpit, Zaki felt Felisio's change of focus. Monitors showed the Royalty Gundam locking onto them. "He's coming for us, Maki! He's ignoring them!" His tone was a mix of caution and determination.
Maki, quickly analyzing the situation with calm precision, nodded. "Of course. We're the biggest threat to him. He won't allow the White Bird to fly freely over a Colonian city. And we also don't know who the Royalty pilot is, but he's clearly very strong and dangerous."
"AIRIS, activate close-combat mode! We have to draw his attention so he doesn't attack the city!" Zaki ordered, activating the weapon systems. A new mission had emerged amidst the chaos—protecting Neo-Verdia.
In Unit QUEEN's cockpit, Tasya Lowe, still panting after the Royalty Gundam's sudden assault, watched the gold-black machine abruptly turn away.
"Mom! He... he's ignoring us! He's attacking that white Mobile Suit!" Tasya cried out, confusion lacing her young voice. This was not the scenario she had envisioned.
In the TORTOISE's cockpit, Dr. Lena was also surprised. Her eyes scanned the White Gundam's silhouette with rapid analysis. "That white Mobile Suit... White Ghost! Itsuki said we might encounter them, and that they are rivals, not allies!" Lena knew the White Gundam was a famous Rebel Mobile Suit, but Itsuki had emphasized that they shouldn't be fully trusted. Itsuki wanted Group Armen to be above the Kimeza Alliance in Earth's new power hierarchy. This was an opportunity to show who was superior.
"Who's the pilot, Mom? Is this another stolen Mobile Suit?" Tasya asked, her eyes fixed on the White Gundam's silhouette, trying to comprehend this complex situation. They didn't know that the White Gundam was piloted by the White Bird (Zaki and Maki), and the White Bird also didn't know that they were Tasya and Lena, separated by fate and political intrigue.
Lena shook her head, her expression serious. "I don't know, Tasya. Itsuki only said it was 'hope' for Earth, but hope that we must control. We cannot let them dictate to us. Use this chaos, Tasya! This is a golden opportunity to show our superiority!" Lena saw an opening, a chance to carve out their position above the White Ghost.
Zaki and Maki, as the White Bird, did not know the pilots of QUEEN and TORTOISE, nor did they know that the pilot of the Royalty Gundam was Felisio Nova, one of the Mars Colony's highest generals. To them, the Royalty Gundam was merely an elite Colonian Mobile Suit, an enemy they had to face to protect Earth.
The three-way battle in Neo-Verdia transformed into a fierce and complex arena, a deadly dance above the dying city. Felisio's Royalty Gundam repeatedly attacked the White Gundam with its Knife Funnels and deadly energy sword, each swing slicing through the air with murderous intent. The White Gundam, agile and nimble, managed to evade with almost impossible maneuvers and retaliated with precise beam rifle fire and powerful close-range attacks, defense and offense becoming one.
"You dare interfere with my plans, White Ghost?! I will destroy you!" Felisio roared, his voice cracking with rage.
"Peace cannot be forced through tyranny! Neo-Verdia is not yours to destroy!" Zaki countered over an open channel, his voice firm and resolute. Every word was a declaration of war against oppression.
On the other side, Tasya and Lena saw an opportunity to demonstrate their superiority, to prove that they were a force to be reckoned with.
"Mom, the Royalty Gundam is focused on the White Ghost! We must show our strength! We attack both!" Tasya urged, competitive spirit burning within her, recalling Itsuki's constant demand for excellence.
Lena pondered, her eyes narrowed, making a cold and pragmatic tactical decision. "We'll attack the Royalty Gundam to weaken the main threat, and we'll show the White Ghost that we are a force they should fear. We don't want the White Ghost to consider us allies. We are the leading force." A cruel but effective strategy to solidify their position.
Unit QUEEN darted forward, attempting to destroy Felisio's Knife Funnels, which were busy targeting the White Gundam, but also fired several warning beams that narrowly missed the White Gundam's thrusters. A clear message—they were independent players, not helpers. TORTOISE fired a barrage of beams from long range, forcing Felisio to split his focus, adding a layer of complexity to the already chaotic battle.
Zaki and Maki, now facing the deadly Royalty Gundam, were surprised to see the two foreign units interfering in a confusing manner.
"Maki, look! They're helping us... and also attacking us indirectly! That beam almost hit us!" Zaki asked, surprised and bewildered. This was not the cooperation he had expected.
Maki narrowed her eyes, her brain rapidly processing data. "I don't know, Zaki. Their movements are too aggressive for allies. They seem to want to test us, or even eliminate us after the Royalty Gundam! This isn't a two-on-one fight, it's an every-man-for-himself battle."
Inside the dark factory, Gills watched the terrifying battle above. He saw the White Gundam, the symbol of resistance he admired, a beacon of hope. He saw the Royalty Gundam, the elite Mobile Suit backed by his father as the Colonian Prime Minister, an embodiment of the corruption and oppression he loathed. And he saw the two foreign units, who for some reason were now interfering, creating intentional chaos, blurring the lines between friend and foe.
"This... this is bigger than I imagined," Gills whispered, feeling the weight of an inescapable destiny.
The Royale battle had begun, where three forces fought each other for dominance, for the future of Earth and Mars, and the identities of the pilots remained a mystery beneath Neo-Verdia's burning sky. There were no true allies, only clashing strategies and ambitions.
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In the Royalty Gundam's cockpit, Felisio Nova yelled in frustration as his Knife Funnels were destroyed by precise shots from Unit QUEEN. "Damn it! Who are you?! How dare you interfere!"
"Yukina, this isn't what we expected! That White Ghost is nimble, and those two intruders keep disrupting our formation!" Felisio felt a pressure he had never experienced before. His plan to suppress the rebellion had devolved into total chaos.
Inside the White Gundam, Zaki executed an extreme barrel roll, narrowly avoiding Felisio's energy sword strike that almost cleaved his cockpit. "He's incredibly strong, Maki! Sensors show the pilot is highly skilled! But he's starting to lose his temper!"
Maki confirmed. "True! And those two foreign units... they aren't directly attacking us, but they're intentionally creating distractions that are making things difficult for Felisio. They want us to weaken each other!"
Lena's strategy was becoming clear. She wanted the Royalty Gundam and White Gundam to fight to exhaustion, then QUEEN and TORTOISE would move in to claim victory. A cold and calculated tactic.
Tasya, on the other hand, was enjoying the adrenaline. "Mom, look! That White Ghost is good, but it's not as strong as us! If we go in now, we can defeat all of them!" She felt a surge of confidence, a drive to prove herself.
Lena held Tasya back. "No, Tasya. Not yet. Let them exhaust their energy. We must stay above, maintain distance, and wait for the perfect moment. Don't let your emotions get the better of you."
Felisio, growing increasingly enraged, activated the Royalty Gundam's "Berserker" system, pushing his machine beyond its limits. A red aura enveloped the Royalty Gundam, its power increasing dramatically. He no longer cared about strategy, only destruction.
"I will destroy all of you! White Ghost! And you two, damned intruders!" Felisio roared, his voice distorted by fury.
Zaki and Maki felt Felisio's surge of power. "Maki, he's berserk! We have to be more careful!"
"He's lost emotional control, Zaki. This could be our chance. But it could also be a trap," Maki warned.
The Royalty Gundam now moved with terrifying speed, attacking the White Gundam with a barrage of punches and energy sword slashes, forcing Zaki and Maki to defend desperately. The White Gundam retaliated, but their every attack barely scratched the raging Royalty's energy shield.
Below, Gills, Aurora, and Anette watched the terrifying battle.
"The White Bird is in trouble..." Anette whispered, her eyes wide with fear.
Aurora nodded. "The Royalty Gundam... the pilot is truly insane."
Gills clenched his fists. He wanted to help, but he had no Mobile Suit. He could only watch, a feeling of helplessness tearing at his heart.
Lena saw Felisio's rampage. "Now, Tasya! It's time to show who's the strongest! We'll help the White Ghost weaken the Royalty, then we'll defeat the White Ghost!" Lena commanded, a faint smile playing on her lips. Her plan was unfolding perfectly.
Unit QUEEN and TORTOISE darted forward, forming an attack formation. QUEEN fired a barrage of precise beams at the Royalty Gundam's joints, attempting to cripple it. TORTOISE fired disruptor missiles that interfered with Felisio's navigation system.
Zaki and Maki were surprised. "They're actually helping us! But why?" Zaki asked, still confused by the two foreign units' motives.
Maki looked at the screen. "They want to defeat Felisio with us, then they'll turn against us. This is a battle for dominance, not a battle to save Earth."
Felisio, now attacked from three directions, staggered. He couldn't maintain his rage. Damage began to show on the Royalty Gundam.
"Damn it! I will not lose!" Felisio screamed, pouring all his remaining energy into his sword, aiming for the White Gundam for a final blow.
The White Gundam and Royalty Gundam collided in an explosion of light and energy. Their energy swords clashed, creating shockwaves that shook the sky.
At the same time, Unit QUEEN fired a powerful beam at the Royalty Gundam's arm, causing severe damage. TORTOISE fired shield-piercing missiles at the Royalty's back.
The Royalty Gundam began to waver. Felisio cried out in defeat. "I... I will not lose!"
However, the combined assault was too much. The Royalty Gundam exploded in a series of small blasts, its debris falling towards the city. Felisio Nova managed to eject in an escape pod, fleeing in rage and shame.
"He got away!" Zaki exclaimed, surprised.
Maki sighed. "We've defeated one of the Colonian generals. But now, our real problem begins."
It was then that QUEEN and TORTOISE, without hesitation, immediately turned. All their weapons were now locked onto the White Gundam.
"Now, Tasya! We are Earth's hope! We must be the strongest!" Lena commanded.
"Right, Mom! White Ghost, prepare to lose!" Tasya yelled, excitement and determination in her voice.
The White Gundam was now alone, facing two foreign units that had supposedly "helped" them.
"Zaki, this is what I was worried about! They want to defeat us!" Maki warned.
"Then we'll show them that the White Bird will never lose!" Zaki declared, determination burning in his eyes.
The Royale battle was not over. It had just begun. Amidst the ruins of Neo-Verdia, three forces would face each other, vying for dominance over Earth's destiny.
To be continued...