Water. Earth. Fire. Air. People used to tell stories about the old days, a time of peace when the Avatar kept balance between the Water Tribes, Earth Kingdom, Fire Nation, and Air Nomads. Only the Avatar could master all four elements. Only he could stop those who would oppress others. But when the world needed him most, he vanished. Hundreds of years have passed and people have forgotten. If any Avatars have been born, they have not known it. Even the art of bending has passed into myth. The cycle is broken. But hope is not lost, for here, now, the Avatar has returned to save the world.
Jeremiah Gottwald, former Knight of the deceased Empress Marianne Lamperouge, frowned as he observed the mysterious intruder who had disrupted the trial of the Eleven murderer of Prince Clovis. The man was clad in a black Edwardian outfit of some sort, complete with dark purple boots and a violet cape that seemed to flutter gently in the strange wind that had formed in the procession. (Kirito's SAO outfit) A black and purple mask completed the aura of mysteriousness that surrounded this individual. Deciding to take no chances he ordered his soldiers to open fire, but as they were about to pull the trigger the man held out his hand and clenched it, causing their weapons to malfunction as an invisible force began to move the very metal inside of them.
"I hope I have your attention Sir Gottwald," the intruder said in a mechanical voice that seemed to hold infinite power and authority, like a king ruling over his subjects. With a casual flick of his wrist a blast of raging flame hit a Knightmare about to take position behind the intruder, causing the machine to explode. The remaining soldiers were shocked at this display of supernatural power but their fanaticism quickly replaced fear and they unleashed a hail of bullets that would hopefully get rid of this unwanted presence and give them a promotion, never mind the fact that the Empire was infamous for corruption and nepotism. When the last clip had run empty they immediately took a look in the direction they had fired in, only to see a 'wall' of road sink back down to Earth, the bullets clattering uselessly as the masked intruders was revealed to be unharmed.
"J..just what is this? Is it sorcery or just a clever trick?" the turquoise-haired solider thought, forcing himself to keep steady. However he shouted, "What do you want you foul magician? If it is revenge for your deserved loss to the might of Britannia, then you will not find it here. Surrender and you might get a reduced sentence in court, primitive savage!"
The intruder responded with a cold laugh that caused everyone present to feel an as of yet undetectable fear, even if they refused to admit it. " I am afraid that will not happen Sir Gottwald." The intruder performed a mocking bow, pointing a gloved finger at one Suzaku Kuruguri a short time after. "Let Kuruguri Suzaku go and we will leave,"
Jeremiah forced himself not to laugh or let his temper get the best of him. This Eleven, who looked like he had forgotten when Halloween took place or had wanted to imitate nobility when he had done his prank, wanted him to free one of his filthy kind. "You're joking, aren't you? It's obvious the prisoner is a murderer, he was caught attempting to assassinate our beloved Prince Clovis. Now get..." he was interrupted by a cold, dark laugh that sent shivers down everyone's spine. The unnatural wind picked up again.
"I was expecting more civil behavior from you Sir Gottwald, but as expected, animistic savagery combined with fanatical devotion to a failed ideology that has long been rejected by the rest of the world trumps common sense," the intruder said mockingly, snapping his fingers just as lightning streaked across the procession, revealing a unfinished circle of people surrounding the intruder. Before the lightning faded away it could be seen that they wore black uniforms with dress caps.
"That is why balance must be restored to the world. Corrupt politicians and secret cabals, thinking they have the right to use and oppress the people abuse the power that was given to them long ago,and behave as if the entire planet belongs to them alone!"
Most of the people just raised their eyebrows in confusion, but a certain reporter covering the scene nodded in agreement.
"For too long the peace required by the Spirits has been left unrestored. For too long the people of the world have had to put up with inept governments and predatory criminals who would rather fatten their own pockets than care for the people they are supposed to correct. And that is when the Earth itself says 'No more!' and a instrument of justice,constantly being reborn to fight against evil in every age, is brought into play,"
The news team covering the procession gave a collective frown as they continued to cover the scene, the dissenting reporter's obsession and respect for the mysterious figure growing second by second.
"Due to the corrupting influence of time the role of this guide has been corrupted and perverted across the ages, with the most infamous example being seen in our current world order. Man is currently under the complete control of his enslavers. And that is why I, Zero has risen to combat this evil!" The now-named Zero flung his hand out in a dramatic wave, causing a gust of wind to flit past the crowd.
"That is why the divine justice, which has been forgotten and mocked by those who despise its stern but just rule must be enforced once more. Jeremiah Gottwald, on your loyalty to the vi Britannia line of the Imperial Domain of Britain, release Kuruguri Suzaku from his unjust and utterly immoral imprisonment!" Zero demanded in a manner resembling an Emperor addressing his subjects. For some reason the usually stern and uncompromising Knight complied with Zero's demands, probably due to the mention of the deceased Empress. When his fellow soldiers refused to comply with his orders Gottwald turned on them, giving Zero an his cronies just enough time to reach Suzaku and 'free him from the chains of his oppressors' as a coloured historian later said.
(One of the soldiers guarding Suzaku would later mention that the future Prime Minister, ironically of the same nation that invaded his home and gave him a rigged trial whispered softly, "Harry, you've really done it. You saved Voldemort from himself and restored bending to its proper place in society. Let's hope that old dinosaur Charlie doesn't get in the way of your mission of balance.," The man, a Pureblood from the Homeland island of Jamaica and a resident of Pendragon, had thought nothing of it until the 99th Emperor, Lelouch (Lamperouge) vi Britannia appointed Suzaku as his Prime Minister upon claiming the throne and instituting a series of reforms that were opposed by the Purebloods and other anti-integration extremists within the Empire. It would be mostly forgotten, however in later years 'equalists' and other extremists would try and use this as 'evidence' of a Zero-Suzaku plot to topple the Brittanian social order.
What is accepted by all historians studying the 20th century AD was that this one bold act of defiance, compared to the 19th century slave revolts that were later corrupted by dictatorial planters into a means of complete control of their laborers ironically, was what shaped the modern world. It hastened the fall of colonialism and ensured that republicanism and freedom would become the mainstream ideologies of a post-war world. The 20th century explained, 2003. )