CODEGEASS:EVOLUTION
Author's note:Firstly I would like to thank you for taking the time to read this story; I was greatly unsatisfied with Code Geass: Twin Masks which is how I came to this story, from this day on Code Geass: Twin Masks is dead; this is the new Twin Masks. I apologize to my loyal readers for the inconvenience. To my new readers I welcome you. If you enjoy it don't forget to leave a review.
Summary: What if Lelouch had a twin? What if another power was thrown into the mix? Challenges will be faced, secrets will be revealed and lives will be lost. Will the quest for a better world lead to death or victory? When the world around you is on fire you only have two choices BURN or EVOLVE...
Disclaimer: I MR L VI BRITANNIA do not own Code Geass in any shape or form; it belongs to its respective owners. I'm just a fan with an idea...
Chapter 1: In The Beginning...
[10th December 1999 A.T.B]
[Unknown Location]
Test tubes bubbled and boiled in an underground lab, as a small figure fiddled around with the different chemicals he had at his disposal, a faint red glow emanated from his work bench drawing his attention to mysterious gem he had accidentally come across while exploring some ice-caves in the arctic.
Even though every fibre in the in his body was telling him to return the crystal where he found it, the figure pushed on with his experiment all in the name of science. Gently he deposited the mysterious red gem into a bubbling blue liquid, the gem quickly dissolved releasing large amounts of energy, a searing red light filled the lab and a strange humming came from the test tube.
The light caught him by surprise and the figure used his arm to shield his eyes, the smell of roasted flesh hit his nostrils as the light began to fade. A humming sound filled the lab causing the figure to peak at newest his creation, the test tube which held the chemical solution was glowing a demonic red causing him to smile at his success.
Everything had gone according to his plan, now all he needed were some guinea-pigs to test his newest creation on, his eyes were drawn to the morning paper that he had discarded on the floor earlier, heading read '5th Empress Consort Gives birth to twins' the figure's smile turned into an evil grin at this, the perfect test subjects came to mind. All he needed to do now was plan...
[Aries Villa Palace Britannia]
[6 Days Later]
It was night time in the Britannian capital of Pendragon and the guards of the Aries villa Palace were changing shifts creating the perfect opportunity for a small figure to sneak in undetected.
While the magnificent gardens of the Palace could be a rather frustrating maze to outsiders especially during the night, the figure was able swiftly navigate his way into the palace having memorized the layout many years ago.
In the main security room two guards were engaged in a high-stakes poker match completely unaware of a vague figure entering the nursery where the newest members of the royal family were sleeping.
Having reached his goal the figure opened his duffle bag and produced a stainless steel case; inside this case two syringes shone demonic red before a low humming sound filled the room.
With the demonic red syringes in hand the figure moved large white and gold cradle where his unsuspecting victims slept peacefully, after a quick glance at his watch the figure proceeded to inject the newborns with the strange red serum which caused them to wail in pain.
The figure cringed at the high pitch cries, before he made his exit back the way he came. His mission was a success even though he could feel a headache developing...
[7th June 2009 A.T.B]
[Aries Villa Palace]
Anya Alstreim had spent the past 10 minutes searching the Aries Villa palace for any signs of life, while she had originally been searching for a certain brown haired princess the fact that she hadn't even run into a single servant had struck her as completely strange.
The palace which was well known for its vibrant life and mischievous inhabitants was dead quiet frustrating Anya even more, just as the pinkette was about to give up what she believed was a fruitless search sounds from the main entrance drew her attention, deciding to investigate the pinkette move towards the grand-hall.
Anya hid behind a pot-plant near the grand stairway where she saw Empress Marianne, standing in the middle of the stairs she was speaking to what appeared to be a young boy that was the same age as Francis and Lelouch.
"Are we alone?" the pinkette heard the boy ask, something about his voice sent a chill down Anya's spine.
"Yes we are, the twins are still training with Bismarck and Nunnally is upstairs. What do you want V.V?" Marianne asked sounding a little irritated
"You were always direct." The boy chuckled clearly amused.
"I would like you to 'Borrow' your sons for a few weeks." The boy continued now in a serious tone.
"Why?" the Empress asked suspiciously.
"I need them for an experiment." The boy replied vaguely.
The Empress stared at the boy for a long time, studying his every movement, a heavy silence filled the air making the moment seem longer.
"Not in a million years." Marianne stated in a icy tone that caused the boy to recoil, but only slightly.
"Oh come now Marianne don't be difficult."
"V.V your experiments are cruel and inhumane, you take pleasure in torturing your 'Test subjects' and you treat humans as if the were mere tools." The Empress said her voice becoming louder with each word.
"Oh com..." V.V began but was cut off by a fuming Empress.
"No V.V! You are not experimenting ON MY CHILDREN!" Marianne spat out in anger, more than ready to beat some sense into the boy.
"I was hoping I wouldn't have to resort to this." The boy huffed in disappointment, Reaching for something behind his back
Anya's eyes widened when she realized the boy's intentions, her mind wanted to stop him, but her body just wouldn't respond. The boy aimed his weapon at the Empress and then he fired. The body of Marianne hit the stairs with a loud thud as the bullets ripped into her flesh spraying the stairs and painting the walls in blood.
Anya's eyes met those of the dying Empress.
The pinkette could have sworn she saw a flash of red before her world was absorbed into darkness...
[Imperial Throne Room of Britannia]
[3 Days Later]
As soon as the Steel-doors of the imperial throne room opened the gathered nobles began to whisper among themselves. A single voice rang out announcing the new arrival.
"Prince Lelouch Vi Britannia the seventeenth heir to the Royal Britannian Imperial throne and Prince Francis Vi Britannia, the eighteenth heir to the Royal Britannian Imperial throne."
Two identical boys, dressed in the white uniforms of the royal family, their capes fluttered as they marched up the red carpet, a firm expression on their young faces. Each step radiated elegance and grace as the boys walked in perfect harmony.
Each had black hair, muscular bodies and handsome facial features. The only way to tell the boys apart was by looking at their eyes or their royal capes; Lelouch the eldest twin had inherited his father's deep violet eyes and wore a black cape, while his younger brother Francis had inherited his late mothers sapphire eyes and wore a matching blue cape.
"Hail, your Majesty our mother the Empress is dead!" the boys spoke in perfect unison, kneeling before the Imperial throne.
The imposing figure on the throne took a moment to study his children before he replied.
"What of it?"
The blue-eyed prince balled his fists as he glared defiantly at the man on the throne, the look in his eyes caused most of the nobles to shift uncomfortably, but the figure on the throne remained unchanging.
"Father, There is no way and terrorists could have infiltrated the palace without being detected." Lelouch spoke in a serious tone.
"Get on with it boy." The Emperor pushed on, his was getting irritated.
Angered by the interruption, the purple-eyed prince took a deep breath before finishing.
"Father, are you the one responsible for our mother's death?"
Gasps echoed throughout the hall, mutters breaking out among the onlookers. The Emperor stood at this, unable to contain his fury.
"Ungrateful Brats!" the Emperor growled at the princes, his gaze cold as he stared at the defiant children like they were mere insects.
"You are dead. You were always been dead to me, dead from the moment you were born. Who gave you the fine clothes you wear and comfortable home? The food you eat and your very life? All of those, I have given to you in short you are not nothing to me because you have never existed. Yet you dare to speak such foolishness to me?!"
The princes, recoil at their father's tone, fear began to well up within their hearts.
"You are dead therefore you are not entitled to any rights. I hereby strip you two of your titles as Princes of Britannia, you will be sent to Japan there you will serve well as bargaining tools."
"What about Nunnally?" Lelouch asked ever the protective brother, the Emperor smiled at this.
"Your sister shall remain she may still be of use to me." The Emperor concluded, motioning the guards to remove the former princes from his sight.
Kicking and screaming, the twins were removed from the throne room. They were placed on the next shuttle heading for Japan, never even getting the chance to say goodbye to the loved one that remained...
The date was August 10th in the year 2010 of the Imperial calendar. The Holy Britannian Empire had just declared war on Japan. The Far East island nation had held fast onto its neutrality and now Britannia looms as the world's only super power. Rights to Japan's underground resources became a hotly disputed issue, straining the already deep rooted diplomatic tensions between the two sides.
In the deciding battle for the mainland, Britannian forces introduced into combat the humanoid autonomous armoured knight, known as the Knightmare frame. The enemy's forces were far greater than anticipated and the Knightmares obliterated the Japanese line of defence on the mainland with little effort.
Japan became a dominion of the empire. The country was stripped of its freedom, its rights and even its name. Area 11, the defeated and once proud nation of Japan was rechristened with a mere number.
In the ruins of what was once a busy section of Tokyo city, a group of Japanese refuges had set up camp for the night, building had been decimated, lives had been ruined and fires burned in the background symbolizing the death of a once proud nation.
Three children around the age sat on a log. One wore a pained expression while the others were consumed in rage, a tangible tension hung over their heads as memories of war lay at the forefront of their minds.
"I swear... I swear Suzaku so help me. I will one day obliterate Britannia!" Lelouch declared.
The Japanese boy was shocked by the venom in his friend's voice, never had he seen his friend so angry, he looked at Francis with a hopeful expression only to be disappointed. The younger twin had the same facial expression as his twin, a look of pure anger and hatred.
"We will do it together, as brothers." Francis spoke offering his hand, the other twin accepted the offered hand, both swearing a pact that night, completely oblivious to the look despair on the face of Suzaku Kururugi.
Author's note: That was the first Chapter of Code Geass: Evolution. I hope you enjoyed it. Don't forget to leave a review and tell me what you think. I should have the next Chapter up by Friday, i already wrote it, i just have to change a few things.
-MR L VI BRITANNIA