Athrun returns home to PLANTs to confront his father, who is enraged at his failure and has him arrested. Meanwhile, Lacus steals a new ZAFT warship and helps rescue Athrun along with the help of someone from Kiras past. The Dominion is ordered to capture the Freedom and Justice Gundams as well as attacking the Archangel, but Murrue is shocked to learn who its Captain is. When Mus Strike Gundam is damaged, Kira shows up and destroys Raus Mobile Suit. Rau proceeds to relate a story that involves himself, Kira and Mu. The Archangel is once again attacked but this time Mu and Kira are no where to be seen!