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Before recently, I've been adamant about the fact that Lelouch is dead, no way he could return in the slightest. Because of that reason, writing Fanfiction was difficult, As I don't really like inserting things into the middle of stories, unless it's something like pokemon, where the entirety of it is random adventures without much of a linear path.
But recently, I broke that trend. I started thinking about what things could happen if he wasn't dead. And with that, this has been born. This is the first chapter of:
Code Geass: Lelouch The Full Power
"Y-you won't get away with this!" the British correspondent stuttered, attempting to speak through his clenched teeth.
"Really?" the man laughed, taking the key from him. "Who could possibly be left to stop me?"
"Zero?" Nunnally asked as she entered the control room. It had been 4 years since she had become the 100th emperor of the Britannian empire, and since then she has slowly been giving the colonies their freedom, with help from Zero and the Black Knights. Things had been smooth sailing since the death of her brother, who the entire world had lived in fear of.
"Yes, Nunnally?" Zero said as he turned away from the screens on the wall, where the British were welcoming their new leader of parliament.
"All of the colonies south of the Caribbean have been liberated, thank to the help of the Black Knights." Nunnally sighed. "I know that I had agreed to liberate the colonies, but this is all tough work. The people are getting uneasy."
"Don't worry Nunnally, everything will go over great." Zero said. "The world is becoming a better place, all thanks to you."
"Me? You're the one the world loves." Nunnally said, looking down solemnly. "You killed the demon emperor, my brother."
"Listen Nunnally," Suzaku said, taking off the mask after making sure that no one would see them. "You know that he sacrificed himself. It was the only way to unite the world."
"But for how long?" Nunnally suddenly shouted. "Eventually, the peace will be broken. No one forgets, there are grudges, Suzaku. Some day, the colonies might attack Britannia, for vengeance. This empire oppressed them for years, treating the inhabitants like dirt. Do you really think just giving them their freedom would change anything?"
"Calm down Nunnally, you're just letting the stress of the position get to you." Suzaku said, crouching down to her level. Even after all this time, even after gaining her eyesight back, Nunnally still remains in her wheelchair. Many people look down on her after first meeting her, but when they see what she can accomplish, those illusions are normally dissolved. "Things will keep calm like this, just you watch."
"If you say so." Nunnally said, attempting to smile. "Now come on, it's time for the UFN to accept the new British leader into the group."
"Sorry, but I won't be attending this meeting, urgent business has popped up." Suzaku said, putting his mask back on, becoming Zero once again. "I'll contact you after it's over."
"Ok. I'll tell you how it goes." Nunnally said, wheeling herself out of the control room.
"We will now all vote on whether to allow the new British parliament to reinstate into the UFN." Kaguya said, as the people began conversing over the issue, the new leader standing in the center.
"Well, Lady Kaguya, I'm afraid that that isn't how this will work out." the man in the center chuckled. As he said this, men began rappelling into the meeting hall, each of them bearing the insignia of the European Union. "I present to you, the reformation of the European Union."
"The EU?" Xingke said. "But you were broken apart by the Britannian Empire years ago."
"Things change. The entirety of Europe is under my control, and I now exist as the sole superpower of the world. All that could stand against my might are already defeated, both Britannia and the Chinese Federation are disbanded, and I hold the entirety of the UFN captive. Europe will again stand as the supreme union of the world." The man laughed.
"Not if I have anything to say about it." Xingke said, jumping from his seat and brandishing his blade, charging to strike the man down where he stood.
But before the chinese man could even get within a few feet of his enemy, he froze in place, not able to move an inch.
"What the-" Xingke started, before he looked more closely into the eye of his enemy, which displayed a symbol of a red bird. "Geass…"
"How very right you are Xingke." the man laughed. "The world leaders are completely in my grasp, and I already control a whole continent."
"Wh-who are you?" Kaguya said, frightened by the sudden onslaught on troops.
"My name is Gordon, and you are all now my prisoners." Gordon smirked, motioning to his soldiers. "Round them up, but keep them all alive, I have some business to discuss."
"Are you sure no one else knows?" Jeremiah asked, taking a sip of orange juice.
"I'm sure, the only ones who know are you, the research team of the Camelot, and Nunnally." Suzaku answered.
"Well then what's the problem?" Jeremiah asked. "If no one knows that you were the right hand man to the demon emperor, then everyone will keep you on your pedestal."
"This isn't about me, this is about Nunnally." Suzaku sighed. "She's right, eventually the UFN may decide to order an attack on Britannia, especially since so many countries joining are former areas. People will expect me to take the side of righteousness, which most people would think is attacking Britannia with them. As leader of the Black Knights, it would be my responsibility to. But I couldn't betray her, not like that."
"Trust me, things won't come to that." Jeremiah assured.
"I'm not so sure. But I want you to promise me that is things come to it, you will help me defend her." Suzaku said, standing up.
"Of course, now let's go. You have to make your way over to the UFN meeting." Jeremiah said, standing up as well. "Come on, I'll take you out of here."
Suzaku and Jeremiah walked across the orange orchards together, making their way to the small secluded barn out back, where Suzaku had parked his knightmare.
"So this is the infamous Shinkiro Musubi?" Jeremiah as they walked up to Zero's newest Knightmare.
The Shinkiro Musubi, an upgrade to Lelouch's old Shinkiro after it was destroyed on the Damocles. Made by the brilliant minds of Lloyd Asplund and Rakshata. Upgraded to have new energy wings, an enhanced Diffusion Structure Phase Transition Cannon and a stronger Absolute Defense System. Although the new Zero was unfamiliar with the controls of the new system, familiar with the former systems on the Lancelot, he continued to train with it until he was able to memorize the new abilities of the powerful frame.
"Yup, though there really hasn't been a need for it since the peace was made." Suzaku said as he climbed into his seat. "The UFN was really worked, no massive problems have popped up yet."
"Zero! Come in Zero!" the radio blared. "Zero we need you right now, the EU has taken over the UFN council hall. They just declared war on both Britannia and Japan."
"What?!" Suzaku said as he immediately grabbed the radio. Give me a full status report on the situation!"
"When the new leader of British Parliament came to join the UFN, he called in troops from the windows." the radio reported. "Apparently, he has been reforming the EU for a while now, under everyone's noses."
"What about Nunnally, how is she?" Suzaku yelled.
"Apparently he's holding all of the UFN councilmen captive alive." the radio answered. "They'll all be fine, as long as we can get them back. But we need the help of the Black Knights for this."
"I'll scramble them immediately." Suzaku said. "Jeremiah, get your Sutherland Sieg, meet me above the waters of Tokyo. Tell Anya we need her too."
"Where are you going?" Jeremiah asked as the hatch of the Shinkiro Musubi closed Suzaku in.
"I need to pick up some more recruits." Suzaku answered before he rocketed off towards Japan.
"Where is he?" Gordon asked, all alone with the only hostage that truly mattered in this situation.
"Zero's not here, he had other business to deal with this time around." the growing teen said. "But he'll be here, just you wait."
"Zero? As if I would care about a fly like that." Gordon chuckled. "You know exactly who I'm talking about, Nunnally, so answer me."
"I don't know, you're making no sense!" Nunnally shouted. "Just let us go, there's no need for this conflict."
"YOU DO KNOW!" Gordon yelled, losing his temper. "If anyone were to know, it would have to be you!" Suddenly, Gordon was able to gain control of himself again. "No matter, this war will force him out of his little hidey hole. just you wait."
And with that, Gordon left the room, leaving Nunnally tied up in her own room.
"Would teachers Kallen Kozuki and Gino Weinberg please report to the office immediately?" the speakers blared.
"Hmm?" Kallen groaned, shaking herself into focus. "What now?"
Nevertheless, Kallen picked up her things and made the long trek across campus from the gym to the office. After Villeta left for her and Ohgi's child, Kallen took over as the gym leader of Ashford academy. As she made her way, she looked around, pleased at how Ashford Academy had changed. No longer was it an all Britannian school, they now would allow anyone who wanted to enroll permission to enter. The world was finally looking up, and it was all thanks to Lelouch.
Lelouch.
It was a name hated around the world, but the world didn't know the truth. Neither did Kallen, but she felt as if she understood what happened more that most. After the war ended, Kallen had retired from the Black Knights, instead choosing to live a life of peace, now that war wasn't existent. The world had finally changed, just like Lelouch wanted it to.
"Yo." Gino said, as Kallen arrived outside the office.
"Hey, do you know why we were brought down here?" Kallen asked, confused as to why they would call anyone down. Classes today were cancelled for some unknown reason, and she had a bad feeling about it.
"That is where I step in." Zero said, as he exited the office. "Kallen, Gino, the world won't let you two retire just yet."
"Zero!" Kallen shouted.
"What an honor, Zero himself is coming to us for help." Gino smirked.
"Why would you need us? The world's at peace, it has been for years." Kallen said.
"I'll explain to you on the way." Zero said as he began walking away, motioning for them to follow. "The UFN is under attack by the EU, the entire council building was captured earlier today."
"The EU?" Gino asked, "But they disbanded years ago."
"That's what we thought, but it seems they're back together." Zero said. "I currently have people investigating the cause, but that's not the major issue here. Every major world leader is being held captive in the building, so the EU can do almost anything uncontested."
"Well how are we going to stop them?" Kallen asked. "With all those hostages, getting in would be difficult."
"Leave that up to me, you and Gino will be in the skies fighting the approaching EU troops, I'm putting both of you in lead of a squadron, so be prepared."
"Be prepared?" Kallen scoffed, "I'm not about to take orders from a general if I don't know who they are."
"You, the main follower of Zero for years, seriously have the audacity to say you won't follow a masked general?" Zero growled, turning around to look her in the face.
"He earned my trust. You, however, haven't." Kallen glared. "Besides, how are we going to fight? We don't have Knightmares."
"Which is why we're going this way." Zero said as he stepped out into the courtyard, pushing a button on the side of his helmet, activating his radio. "Bring them in."
Suddenly from the sky, two knightmares came soaring in, landing next to Zero's Shinkiro Musubi. Repaired and looking just as powerful as the day they were made, were the Guren SEITEN and the Tristan Divider.
"Well there you go, Zero, all fixed up, just like you asked." Cecile said, jumping out of the Tristan.
"We weren't able to get any upgrades in," Rakshata said, leaving the Guren, "But with the strength they have, they should be able to easily take down any opposition."
"Kallen, Gino." Zero said. "I'm relying on you two. I've already got Jeremiah and Anya on board, they're to meet us over Tokyo waters."
"Now just wait a second, I still don't have a reason to trust you." Kallen said, still adamant about not going.
"Kallen, you should know more than anyone that Lelouch's death wasn't my fault." Zero said, bringing up the real issue. "The deal was struck, he chose his fate, not me."
Kallen was silent, her suspicions confirmed. After all this time, her thinking of Lelouch as not being the demon emperor the world thought he was was confirmed.
"Now if you don't mind, the world needs us." Zero said, jumping into his knightmare.
"Fine, let's go." Kallen said, jumping into hers as well.
"Right behind you." Gino said, following after them.
"Sir, the Black Knights are grouping up over the waters of Tokyo." the scout reported. "Should we activate it?"
"Not yet, we need to trap Zero in this as well, otherwise there may be issues." Gordon smirked, "As soon as the advance begins, activate it, then we'll be sure to take them all down."
"Understood, sir." the scout said, before leaving.
"If this doesn't drag him out, then I don't know what will." Gordon said.
"Zero." Kallen said, calling him on a secure line as they made their way to the coast. "Are you sure about this?"
"What do you mean?" Zero said, unsure of what she meant.
"Listen, I know who you are, Suzaku, and clearly you aren't the strategist Lelouch was." Kallen answered.
The was a long silence before Suzaku answered. "How long have you known?"
"Since the beginning." Kallen said, "You're the only one who could've taken over the role. But that's not the point. You're inexperienced in this, you're a fighter, how are we going to do this?"
"By fighting. I'm leading a solo assault on the UFN building as you all hang up the rest of the EU forces." Suzaku answered, "As soon as the fighting begins, I'll make a beeline straight to the UFN building, and bust in."
"But that would never work, you'd be killed in an instant." Kallen argued.
"Hey, it worked before." Suzaku pointed out. "Now let's get going, battles about to start. Pick your detachment, and get ready."
"We're talking after this battle, just you wait." Kallen said, as she cut off communications.
"Alright troops, the EU are approaching from inland, we need to cut them off before they can take Tokyo." Zero said, opening an open channel with the rest of the Black Knights. "You've all been split into detachments and will follow the order of your commander no matter what. We go on my mark."
"Ready? Go!"
Suddenly in the middle of the crowd of Knightmares, one exploded randomly, sending small Sakuradite Bombs into the surrounding air.
"And this is check." Gordon smirked, pushing the button he held.
Suddenly, all of the Sakuradite Bombs exploded, destroying knightmare after knightmare in their wake. As soon as one would explode, it would start a chain reaction causing more and more of them to explode.
"The hell?" Suzaku said as the explosions slowly made their way closer and closer to his post. Suzaku wouldn't be able to set up the shields of the Shinkiro in time, this is where he would finally die.
"Live!" the words echoed in his brain, as his eyes glowed red under his mask.
Faster than his body could compute, his hands went to work on the keyboard of the Shinkiro, erecting an unbreakable barrier just in time for him to avoid the explosions, the flames completely surrounding his shields.
"Zero!" a voice shouted into his radio, "We need help over here!"
As the explosions died down, Zero was able to get a true handle on the situation. More that 75% of their entire force were eliminated, and the EU used that opportunity to move into Tokyo.
"Grah! Commanders, report in, what the hell was that?" Suzaku yelled into the radio.
"One of our units detonated, apparently it was put there by the EU to take us out." Tohdoh reported.
"And what commanders do we still have?" Zero asked.
"I have Jeremiah and Anya near me, and Cornelia said she's with Gino." Tohdoh answered.
"And Kallen?" Zero asked.
"I'm here, but the Guren's wrecked, it won't be able to fly." Kallen answered, her radio cutting off every few seconds.
"Kallen, I'm on route to your position. Get ready for pick up, you're coming in." Zero replied, "Everyone else, try to keep them from taking the rest of Tokyo."
The Shinkiro made its way across the battlefield to the Guren's signal, where is found the almost completely destroyed Guren struggling to fight off the attacking EU knightmares. Thinking quickly, Suzaku fired the Zero Beam, making quick work of the opponents.
"Kallen, get in!" Suzaku said as he landed, Kallen quickly disengaging from her wreckage and jumping into The Shinkiro, taking the front seat. "Get ready, we're following the original plan."
"What!?" Kallen said, turning around. "But we just lost our entire army, they need us on the battlefield."
"Lelouch would never change his plans in the middle of battle, we have to go forward with this." Suzaku asserted. "I'll need you to help when we get into the compound."
"Fine, but we need to hurry, if this doesn't work, then the entirety of the Black Knights will be defeated." Kallen reminded.
"Right." Suzaku said, taking off towards the UFN building.
"Sir, the attack was successful, a majority of the enemy force was defeated." the scout reported.
"And what of Zero?" Gordon asked. "Is he still alive?"
"Reports say that the Shinkiro survived the blast, so it is likely that he is still alive."
"Well then, It seems like we're going to have some unwanted guests soon." Gordon smirked.
"How are we going to get out of this one?" Kaguya asked, losing hope.
"We're just going to have to wait, it doesn't seem like they're going to hurt us any more than they already have." Xingke answered, since regaining motion, only after being locked up with the others.
"But what about Nunnally?" Kaguya asked. "They still haven't brought her back after they took her."
Before anyone could speak up, there was a loud rumbling heard from upstairs, followed by the firing of Machine Guns.
"Well," Xingke smirked, "Looks like the cavalry's here."
"Kallen, stay here with the Shinkiro, I'll head out and deal with this mess." Zero said, putting on his mask.
"No, it's way too dangerous, there's no way you'll get out of there." Kallen argued.
"It's ok, I've been cursed to keep this life I don't deserve." Zero answered, jumping out of the knightmare. "I might as well use it for good."
"Look it's Zero!" the EU soldiers shouted. "Kill him!"
Before any of them could even get a bullet off, Zero was already upon them, jumping past them towards the stairs leading down.
"Damn! General Gordon, Zero's on his way down!" the man yelled into his radio, before he was cut of by a quick shot from Kallen in the Shinkiro.
"So, Zero thinks he can come here and defeat me, so be it." Gordon smirked. "Oh Suzaku, you have much to learn."
Well there we go, first chapter is over with, done. I'm not as confident in this one as I was with Code Geass: Ash of the Rebellion (Which if you haven't read, you should, even if it's not done.) so any amount of criticism is wanted. Until next time.