Cosmic Era 73. It has been one year since the destruction of messiah. The coordinator and naturals have come to peace but there are still some that do not approve. The Blue Cosmos and The Neo Galaxy have been stirring up trouble between the naturals and coordinators. Will the universe ever be in peace?

New Port Boez

"Dearka Elsman, please report to the office of Chairman Clyne," said a voice on the announcer. Dearka had just gotten out of the shower when he heard the announcement shocked, he placed his black uniform on and continued slowly to the Ms. Clyne's Office. "what could she possibly want with me?" As Dearka arrived at the Office, he saw none other than Kira Yamato or should he say Commander Yamato. "Of course Kira would be here, I'm sure Athrun isn't far behind"

"Hello, Commander" said Dearka while trying to keep his laughter on hold.

"Dearka, I…I..I…" Kira had gone from a light shade of pink to a bright shade of red within a few seconds " I.. proposed to Lacus".

" Oh ya, Ath… I mean Commander Zala mentioned it to me a few days ago, if you will excuse me, The future Chairman Yamato is expecting my presence" Dearka attempting to be formal but he could not stop the grin on his face, Dearka walked away leaving a very happy Kira to enjoy his moment. Dearka entered with a small knock. As he entered he saw the pink haired leader of the PLANTS, she seemed more composed than Kira, but she was still a bit flushed. "Ms. Clyne, you called for my presence"…..

Yzak's point of View

"Commander Joule" said a boy with bright orange hair through the video chat. "WHAT?" screamed, a silver haired Yzak from his bed. "Umm sorry to …to …disturb you but …Chairman Clyne is… requesting your presence…. in her office" said the poor boy almost ready to cry. "Fine" said a more calmer Yzak. He jumped out of bed and ran into the shower. Finally a few minutes later, Yzak made it to the Office. As he entered he saw his blonde former teammate, Dearka. "Commander Joule, thank you for coming so quickly" said Lacus with a small smile on her face. "Umm Yes…why is…?" said Yzak slowly as he stared at Dearka. "Oh yes, Commander Joule I would like you to met the New Commander of the Battle Frontier Commander Dearka Elsman" Yzak was speechless, he stared at Dearka face. "This must be quiet a shock for you. but I believe that your ship the Marcross Frontier as been doing an excellent job under your command so I have appointed a small group of ships under your command including the Battle Frontier " said a very calm lacus. " Umm.. Thank you Ms. Clyne, I am honored that you have such great faith in me" said a more composed Yzak. As Yzak and Dearka left the office, there was nothing but silence between them. "Yzak…" said Dearka.

"Why Dearka, WHY?" said a pain stricken Yzak.

"I'm sorry Yzak but I never thought that you would be so angry" said a very ashamed Dearka. Yzak grabbed Dearka by the collar.

"You bastard, you should have told me that you were transferring to Carpenteria" Yzak tightened his grip on dearka's collar.

"Please Yzak, how many times can I say I'm sorry "

" a billion times and I still won't forgive you"

"Yzak!"

"Tell me a good reason to forgive you and I will"

"How about the fact that we've been friends since we were 5, are you goning to throw all that away because of this" said Dearka with a hurt and pained look on his face. Yzak I tell you one day I promise so don't push it for now

Yzak looked angrier. "I didn't know Dearka could look like that" He let go of Dearka's collar and started to walk away.

"Yzak!"

"I suppose that look is a good enough reason," said Yzak in a low voice, he looked back as he was walking with a smile on his face.

Dearka with the look of shock on his face ran to catch after Yzak. Yzak's face had returned to an angry face.

"How can she expect us to take out the defense forces of Neo Galaxy with those bastards Kira and Athrun"

Straight to business, just like Yzak "It will be fine Yzak. We have 3 Laurasia classes and 5 Nazca class destroyer, plus one Archangel Class"

"An Archangel class?"

"Were you even paying attention to Ms. Lacus?"

Of course I wasn't I was too busy thinking why the hell you came back thought Yzak. He ignored the question "When are we suppose to leave?"

"Tomorrow after the meeting with all the ship Captains" said Dearka. That gonna be fun, One angry Yzak with Kira and Athrun in the same room

They without realizing they had made it to Yzak's quarters. "I suppose you want to have your old bed back!" he seemed angry.

"Umm I was hoping since we are leaving tomorrow that you would let me spend the night…" I guess he hasn't completely forgiven me yet..(sign)

Yzak looked at Dearka, he's not telling me everything…what the hell happened in Carpenteria that you can't even tell me? Yzak began to pack all of his possessions. Dearka who had nothing better to do than observe Yzak's strict uniform folding, noticed a blue book on Yzak's desk. He picked it up and saw that it had gold writing on it.

{To Yzak ...From Dearka}

It can't be!

"Hey Yzak I can't believe you still have this" showing him the book

"Of course I would still have it after all that book was the first we ever talked to each other as ourselves" both looked at each other and smiled. Dearka looked at the book, it hadn't changed at all, not even a scratch.

I'm surprised he kept it in such great condition. It must mean as much to him as it does to me

Flashback: 5 year old Yzak's POV

There was a woman with short silver hair kneeling down to a young boy, with silver hair to his shoulders. They were standing in front of a large school known as The Ecaladus.

"Now Yzak today is a very important day. You have to make your best impression on the teachers and make lots of friends" Said Ezalia Joule. Looking at her son with a small smile on my face.

"Of course mother," said Yzak as he started to walk away but I'll never be able to make any friends

He got lost as he was trying to find his classroom. He started to become more agitated as he wandered the halls; finally he made it to his classroom. He entered to find that there was only a small blonde haired boy in the classroom. The boy turned around and smiled at Yzak, he gave the boy a crooked smile. The boy sat down at a table at the very front. Yzak also after getting more agitated went and sat a table.

A few minute later, the teacher came in with 4 other students.

"Hello children, I am your teacher Fredrik Ades, please introduce yourselves starting from Nicol and your career choice" The man was barely in his 30s, he has gray hair and a stern look on his face.

A kid with green hair and a composed smile on his face stood up " I am Nicol Amalfi, son of PLANT Supreme Council member Yuri Amalfi. I would like to one day play the piano "

"I am Athrun Zala, son of Supreme Council Member Patrick Zala. I want to become an inventor "

"Yzak Joule, son of PLANT supreme Council member Ezalia Joule, I would like to join the PLANT supreme council one day" Yzak didn't pay attention to the other kids until the blonde boy spoke.

"I am Dearka Elsman, son of PLANT supreme council member Tad Elsman, I hope to be a Pilot"

I suppose mother would want be to be friendly with these boys. All of their parents are part of the PLANT supreme council no wonder there aren't that many kids in the class.

A month later was Yzak's birthday, so naturally his mother made the guest list full of highly influencial political figures. As the guests started arriving at the Joule Manour, Yzak waited patienly by his mother's side at the door. Tad Elsman had come aswell, his mother greeted him formally and asked where his son was. "Oh Dearka, is bringing the present for young Yzak right now, I think he wants to give it to him in secret."

Dearka came running in with a small present the size a medium sized book wrapped in midnight blue wrapping paper. "Ms. Joule may I borrow Yzak for a moment" said the soft happy voice of Dearka.

"Ofcourse please take as much time as you need" Ezalia responded stunned by the boy's formality. She had a small smile on her face.

Dearka grabbed Yzak's hand and ran towards the empty graden in the back. The voice of Ezalia was heard saying to Tad "I hope Dearka and Yzak will be able to become good friends"

When they arrived in the garden, Dearka turned around and gave Yzak a big smile and said "Happy Birthday Yzak" first he hugged Yzak causing him to freeze beneath the boy's arms and then he handed him the present. Up until today, they had spoken but never truly talked as much as the other boys. "Umm thank you" replied Yzak trying to smile. His father must have told him to do this, no one will ever be my friend they'll all be the friend of Ezalia Joule's son.

As Yzak opened the present, it was a book with {To Yzak} at the top left and at the bottom right it said {From Dearka}. Inside on the front page it said in Dearka's somewhat neat handwriting {I'm giving this to Yzak don't touch it this is something only for the two us}

Yzak's head snapped up to look at Dearka. Dearka was blushing and said " I thought that this book could be just for us, just for our friendship you know so we can tell each other things that you don't want to say out loud"

He wants to be my friend, to be Yzak's friend Yzak had tears down his face. Dearka and Yzak, after he had stopped crying, started writing their thoughts in the book. After that day Dearka and Yzak were inseparable.

End Flash back