Cocoon Civil War (003BF)

"In my dream my father told me no matter where I go he'll always find me. Because he's drawn to me. Some part of me is scared to death about that. I'm not strong enough to take him on. I couldn't stand to any of you die for me" Gabrielle explained.

"Well all I can tell you is that, get stronger. Don't be afraid to grow more powerful. Though it's not about the strength you have. Follow your heart, you swore to protect the innocent and surpress evil. Let those be your guides in your quest for power. Just because you say you don't have the strength to face your father doesn't mean you can't beat him. All you need is strong beliefs and will" Kenji said.

"Thanks Kenji, you're good at these aren't you" Gabrielle said.

She kissed Kenji on the cheek and then looked out the window as they stood in silence.

Kenji was surprised by the kiss that Gabrielle gave him. He couldn't think of anything to say so they stood there staring out the window, in silence.

"Thanks for easing my spirits Kenji. I hope you go far in life" Gabrielle said.

"I assume I will, if we survive this battle which I have no doubt in my mind that we will. Alex and Lightning seem like two capable people who can get through anything. Hell they managed to fight off my fellow samurai Shiku before I stepped in and finished him off" Kenji explained.

Knight Captain, Storm wrote:"Okay, I think it's time we call the others and brief them, after all it's about time we reach Eden."

"alright sounds good"

"Okay do you want to go get them or me? There is a ship wide comm system in my room."

"your the 'boss' you can do it"

Kenji just stood there continuing to look out the window. He soon thought of his sister and how he had failed to protect her.

"Camilia!" Kenji said to himself.

"Who's Camellia?"

"Okay." Alex walked over to the wall and pushed the button and contacted the other two to come up to his quarters. "Now we wait..."

"I think that's our cue to join Alex and Lightning" Gabrielle said.

"Yeah, let's go. We must be close to Eden then if they're calling us" Kenji said.

Gabrielle grabbed Kenji's hand and they both teleported to Alex's quarters. When they arrived Alex and Lightning were looking over hologram map.

"What's up?"Gabrielle asked.

"just waiting for you guys" Lightning sighed

Storm nodded. "Here, have a seat and we'll get started on the briefing."

"I'll stand against the wall thanks?" Kenji said.

He did just that and as he stood against the wall he crossed arms over his chest.

"So what's up?" Kenji asked.

Gabrielle took a seat next Lightning and just waited for Alex to explain the situation.

"All ears" Gabrielle said.

"Alright... basically here's the plan." Alex pointed at the map and said, "This right here is where we can drop off at, it's a bit of a walk up to Edenhall, but if we get any closer we will be shot down. From there we go down the main road guns blazing as well as take this side road, it's a longer path, but will be less defended and will allow us to easily pass by... We have our group split into two squads and one goes up the main road taking out the liberators while our other guy goes up the side road and helps sabotage the enemies turrets and defenses from high ground. It will be much safer and we still eliminate the liberators in Eden."

"Sounds like a plan and either way they're screwed" Kenji responded.

Kenji then remembered Vark.

"What if General Vark is down there, what's the plan for him?" Kenji asked.

"Who's General Vark?" Gabrielle asked.

"Tell her Kenji."

"I hardly know myself, he's the bastard we're after. The leader of the Liberators. The guys we're at war with" Kenji explained.

"Oh...those bastards tried to kill me because they thought I was a damn L'Cie" Gabrielle said.