"Hey."
"yeah?"
"Where's Frank?"
Two soldiers stood in front of a door inside the hangar. Hundreds of Knightmare Frames stood in lines with soldiers in yellow, purple, and gray uniforms walked through, working on various tasks. The left one looked through, tilting his head. "Um, I think they found out he smuggled refrain in."
The right guard shuddered. "Poor Frank. I could kill for some of that right about now."
They chuckled with the other saying, "I know right?" before the intercom sounded.
[All troops: attention! Directive 0079 is in effect. This is no drill. Dawn has risen in this world!]
Troops started springing to action all around as two guards were confused. One private rushed by as the left guard called out the guys attention. "Hey! What changed the situation? I thought we were still in preparations."
The private was ecstatic. "The Black Emperor Lelouch vi Britannia was slain by Zero. Nunnally vi Britannia is the new empress."
The other guard yelled out in glee. "You can't be serious! This is amazing. Britannia's military must be crippled."
The private laughed. "Yep. It looks like dawn comes early in this age." He said over-dramatically.
The two guards both spoke in unison. "The Dawn has come to rise."
(Change scene)
It was all white. This is what had awaited them. On an invisible floor in a misty white area sat eight chairs. They were arranged in a circle, each having a figure obscured by the white mist. The first one spoke.
"My enemies have come back." The mist started to clear, revealing the former emperor, Charles zi Britannia. He wore a disgusted look. "To think they've still thrived after I crushed them in my youth. The nerve!"
"It is troubling, indeed." A new voice sounded, showing Schneizel el Britannia. "Being dead has some perks, like seeing anything that happens in the living world, but that doesn't mean you can do much."
Charles scoffed. "You're not even dead! You're just under that damned boy's Geass command."
Schneizel sighed. "Which is why I'm essentially in limbo. My soul isn't governing my body's actions. We've been over this."
"At least you weren't bombed to death like three of us!" A female voice shrieked. The purple-ish gray haired Guinevere su Britannia complained. "If our Britannia was still around, this would not be an issue, and those damned 11's wouldn't be able to breath the same air as us!" She settled back into her seat. "All because of our damned brother's revenge on daddy dearest."
Another female voice chimed in, slightly disappointed. "It's too bad that we can't join the fun. Nunnally is going to ruin the empire with her pacifist views." This revealed the early teen Carine ne Britannia. "It wold be so much more interesting with any of us down there."
"We can't do anything about that, now." They turned to Odysseus eu Britannia. "The only thing we should discuss now is what we should do about this."
The 'room' fell silent. A saddened voice broke the silence, calling all their attention to Euphemia li Britannia. "I fear for the world. I wish I could help, but with Lelouch's departing from the world, none of us are left to be able to stop them. We'll have to trust in Nunnally, Suzaku, and Schneizel's living self."
Charles growled, creating an tense atmosphere until a chuckle undermined it. "Oh, please father. We're dead, so there's nothing your wrath can do anymore. We can speak his name if we want." They looked over to the extravagant voice of Clovis la Britannia. "Besides, Cornelia is still down there. There's SOME hope."
Charles once more scoffed. "A fine warrior she might be. A cunning strategist? Not nearly what's needed. If Britannia is to survive, one of us must return to life to save it."
They all looked at their father like he was crazy. "Last I checked, we all died." Clovis stated the obvious.
"I assume Geass is involved?" Schneizel replied, having guessed the answer to all problems.
Charles nodded. "In life, I was immortal. The only reason for my death is being cast out of the living by force. I still technically have immortality. My geass in life was also able to seal memories, abilities, geass, etc. I've never tried it before, but if I could transfer away my immortality, one of you could return to the living to quell this threat to our empire."
Silence fell. It was obvious what was bound to happen. "I should go." Guinevere proclaimed. "I will return Britannia to what it should be. Britannians are above those of other races."
"I think I should go." Carine interrupted the elder princess. "Britannia was built through war, and I sadly missed the chance to participate last time due to that bombing."
"Hmph. Spoken like true selfish princesses." Odysseus spoke. "I'm surprised Schneizel hasn't pressed his luck yet." They all looked to him.
He shrugged. "I'm still technically alive to help anyway. It would be a waste."
A fun filled laughter filled their ears as they turned to Clovis. "I know for a fact that I'm no war general, so unlike you all, I won't foolishly nominate myself. Besides, I think we should stop ignoring our last member. I nominate Lelouch to go. How about it?" He gestured to the last chair of the circle.
Everyone looked to the raven haired emperor who had recently joined the deceased. He looked amused. "I'm surprised you even acknowledged my existence after being the first here to die, Clovis."
Clovis smiled. "We did truly mourn when we thought you died. Like it or not, we can understand your position, so I hold nothing against you. My vote goes to him. Anyone else?"
"I won't allow it!" Charles stood, as if the argument was settled.
After a pregnant pause, Odysseus answered. "I also nominate Lelouch." Everyone looked at him.
"Did you actually take a stand on your own accord?" Schneizel asked, impressed. "Unfortunately, unless we all agree, we can't let him g-"
"I also vote for Lelouch." Everyone looks to Euphemia. "Everything he did was what was needed to bring peace to this world. He would be the perfect one to go back to defend that peace." She smiled at Lelouch, who looked away, still not able to look her in the eye after killing her. She smiled at him either way. "I believe in him."
"Aww. I guess I can live with him going." Carine reluctantly agreed. "I hate Nunnally, but Lelouch really knows how to wage war. It'll be fun to watch what he does this time." Guinevere stood her ground, though.
"HE IS THE REASON WE'RE DEAD! He is the reason Britannians now share the world instead of taking what they deserve! He-"
"Guinevere, let it go." They were startled at Schneizel's words. "I won't deny that Lelouch is the most capable of going. I would be a fool to. Though I have one condition." He eyed Lelouch. "If and when your Geass is able to do so, please release your order. I won't try anything this time around. I know when I've been beaten." He turned back to Guinevere. "So, are you done."
She sat back, defeated. "Fine, since I'm the odd one out."
Lelouch chuckled. "Thank you for the faith, brothers and sisters. Although, I have a counter condition." He looked at Euphemia. "Father, would you be able to use the immortality that existed in V.V. To bring someone with me?"
Charles sneered. "Of course! Although, that's assuming I'd willingly let you, ungrateful child."
They stared down. "Oh, then I guess you'll enjoy watching your failure to eliminate an enemy result in your empire being destroyed."
"That is the result of YOUR revolution, arrogant boy."
Lelouch snickered. "So if they defeat the empire that I replaced yours with, then that puts you even further to the bottom of the barrel, considering I beat you to begin with."
Charles growled. The one thing Lelouch had on him, hurting his pride. He smirked deviously after a minute. "Fine. You want to go? I'll enjoy watching you fail."
Lelouch stood. "Euphie, come with me." She was surprised, but stood up. Before she could ask, he answered the question without looking in her direction. "I owe it to you and Suzaku." She smiled as the two walked to the center of the circle.
"Don't disappoint! I'm looking forward to a good show!" Clovis proclaimed.
Charles frowned. "So the Black Prince now cheats death. Begone from my sight." With that, there was a flash of white light blinding them all for a few seconds. . . then the two were gone.