Lacus and her companions return to the Archangel, carrying with them the body of Meer Campbell. Now that Meer has given her life to save Lacus, Athrun is ashamed to realize how little he knew about her. Then, inside Meer's Aprilius, Lacus finds a data disk which contains the impostor's personal diary.

As they read Meer's diary, they learn of her excitement at being chosen to play the role of Lacus, her feelings for Athrun, and her sincere desire to help guide the world towards peace. Recalling Meer's last words, Lacus makes a promise to remember her. Then Chairman Dullindal begins a broadcast speech, finally revealing the plan for which Meer and so many others have laid down their lives...