A/N: I'm back with chapter two if "Code Vendetta" and I am amazed by the support for this story. Thanks everybody. This chapter continues the story.

Disclaimer: I don't own Code Geass or V for Vendetta.

The Hi-TV headquarters was taped off as police, government officials and army surrounded the building. The operation was headed by Sir Suzaku Kururugi, Sir Gino Weinberg and Lady Anya Alstriem.

"Lord Gottwald, please explain again how exactly you knew that Zero would be here." requested Suzaku.

"I told you, Lord Kewell received intelligence he would be here." said Jeremiah.

"Yes but, how did he know?" asked Gino.

"I don't know." answered Jeremiah.

"Lord Sorsei is dead so we cannot question him." noted Anya.

"I'm aware of that." replied Jeremiah, "He was a good solider."

"It is suspicious that you heard from some mysterious source that Zero would be here." said Gino.

"It could have been planned." added Anya.

"With all due respect Lady Alstriem, please do not believe we are collaborators with that Zero." said Jeremiah.

"Right now, the Purist Faction is dissolved and all members are on probation." said Suzaku. "You can't!" exclaimed Jeremiah. "Those are the orders of the Prime Minister himself." said Suzaku.

"I...I understand." said Jeremiah in defeat.


Jeremiah was at this point dismissed. He got up and, hanging his head, left. Once he got outside, he found Villetta waiting for him.

"Lord Jeremiah, please tell me this isn't so." begged Villetta.

"I'm afraid so." sighed Jeremiah, "The Purist Faction is done."

"This has not be something we can do." replied Villetta.

"There isn't. His Imperial Majesty Prince Schneizel el Britannia is behind this." explained Jeremiah.

"No." said Villetta awed.

"We're finished Villetta." said Jeremiah depressed.

"We can't give up!" declared Villetta.

"What can we do?" asked Jeremiah.

"Launch our own independent investigation. If we capture Zero then the Purist Faction will be saved." explained Villetta.

"You're right!" exclaimed Jeremiah, "Let's find this Zero."


Meanwhile, inside the three Knights of the Round were looking at security photos taken during the events that followed. They showed Zero and clearly showed a redheaded woman murdering a member of the Purist Faction before being taken away by Zero.

"So, who is she?" asked Suzaku.

"Her name is Kallen Stadtfeld." answered Duke Ferdinand Calares.

"She's a fox." stated Gino.

"Please focus." requested Suzaku.

"The Stadtfelds are nobility." noted Anya.

"Correct." said Duke Calares, "They're a fine example of Britannia."

"But Duke, why would a noble girl kill a Britannia solider?" asked Gino.

"Unfortunately, it seems that this girl a half-breed." spat Calares.

"So, she's half Eleven?" asked a clearly surprised Suzaku.

"It's worse, her older brother was that lousy rat Naoto Kouzaki." answered Calares.

"The notorious terrorist." said Anya.

"The same one." confirmed Calares.

"Well, it's clear whose side she's on." said Gino.


Kallen felt like she was on a cloud. She was dreaming of being a little girl playing with her brother Naoto with her drug free mother nearby. However, Glasgow model Knightmare Frames suddenly attacked. Kallen looked around and found her brother dead and her mother shooting up Refrain. She then remembered murdering Kewell which caused her to jolt awake. Kallen found herself lying on a spartan bed in a spartan bedroom. Kallen exited the room and wandered aimlessly down the hallway until she found a familiar face.

"Glad to see you're awake Kallen." said Zero, greeting the redhead.

"Where the hell am I?" asked Kallen.

"My secret headquarters." answered Zero.

"Why did you bring me here?" asked Kallen.

"You murdered a Britannian solider." answered Zero.

"I'd do it again." muttered Kallen.

"Good to hear it." replied Zero.

"You heard me?" asked Kallen.

"You mutter quite loudly." answered Zero.

"So, how'd you get this place and all the stuff yo have here?" asked Kallen.

"I do have a life outside my mask." answered Zero.

"That's true." admitted Kallen, feeling silly for realizing that herself.

"Truth be told, I've gathered it from a few places including the censorship board." said Zero.

"Man, you're connections must run deep." replied Kallen impressed.

"I simple asked politely is all." noted Zero.

"And they just gave it to you." said Kallen surprised.

"The words "please" and "thank you" still hold meaning to some." said Zero adding to himself, "Plus, the Power of the Kings helps too."

"I should get going." said Kallen.

"The police and military are likely searching the city looking for you." noted Zero.

"I know people in the ghetto." said Kallen.

"Friends of your brother?" asked Zero.

"What's it to you?" asked Kallen.

"Considering I've declared open war on Britannia, you and I seem to be allies." explained Zero.

"That's true." realized Kallen bowing, "I'm sorry."

"Good to see Japanese tradition alive and well." said Zero.

"Japan will never die!" declared Kallen.

"That's just the attitude I like." replied Zero.

"If you never need help, me and my brother's cell will be there." offered Kallen.

"I do appreciate that." said Zero.

"Look Zero, I really should go." said Kallen.

"I am afraid you cannot. You're a wanted murderer and based on what you've seen, a clever man can track me down." explained Zero adding to himself, "Like a certain Second Prince."

"But, there's no way I can stay here." said Kallen.

"I have a guest room. It is made in Western tradition but, it will do." said Zero.

"You couldn't have got it Edo period." sighed Kallen.

"Unfortunately not." said Zero.

"So, where are you from? asked Kallen, "Um, if I can ask."

"All I will say is that I am not Japanese." answered Zero.

"But, why fight for us then?" asked Kallen surprised.

"Hatred." answered Zero.

Zero turned around and walked away. As he did, Kallen only watched in amazement.


Meanwhile, in the command room of the Viceroy's Palace an important meeting was being held. An angry Cornelia was observing a map of Area 11 with large red blotches. These red botches represented area that had now fallen under control of Japanese rebels inspired by Zero.

"These damn Elevens are really starting to get under my skin." snarled Cornelia.

"The Japan Liberation Front has begun stringing together the largest swath of territory in Area 11." said Duke Calares.

"They're being lead by Tohdoh the Miracle Worker." added Darlton.

"Has the Chinese Federation made a move yet?" asked Cornelia.

"No but, our intelligence indicates that if the rebels declare independence the Chinese Federation might recognize them." answered Guilford.

"Ma'am, I believe we must follow Lord Jeremiah's advice and dismantle the Honorary Britannian system. They are a fifth column that can helps the rebels." explained Duke Calares.

"As much as I despise the Honorary Britannian system, they are able bodies." sighed Cornelia.

"It's bad enough on of those monkeys is a Knight of the Round." said Calares to himself.

"Your highness, we've begun and offensive against the rebels and have requested aid from the homeland." noted Darlton.

"What did father say?" asked Cornelia.

"At the moment we are more than prepared to deal with the situation at hand." answered Schneizel entering the room.

"Your highness we are facing a massive uprising." noted General Upson.

"We have a capable army who had faced constant uprisings in Area 11, three Knights of the Round and the Goddess of Victory. There is nothing to fear." explained Schneizel.

"You're right." said Cornelia.

"With Princess Cornelia we cannot be defeated." stated Guilford.

"Let's keep up our defenses and increase our naval presence in the East China Sea and the Sea of Area 11. They Chinese Federation might try to intervene on humanitarian grounds." ordered Schneizel.

"Yes my lord!" replied the Britannians.


In their secret meeting location, the secret group known as Kyoto Group was meeting. Kirihara and the other old men were gathered together in a circle while Kaguya sat nearby.

"We cannot jump to support this Zero character yet." said Osakabe.

"I agree. This guy might be too revolutionary for Japan." agreed Tousai.

"Yet he had rallied the Japanese population and the diaspora against Britannia." noted Kirihara.

"Lord Kirihara, surely you aren't prepared to toss away everything we have and blindly follow this Zero character?" asked Kubouin.

"I am not saying that. However, we cannot simply denounce Zero either just yet either." answered Kirihara.

"I agree with Lord Kirihara. We must being willing to keep an open mind." said Kaguya.

"With all due respect Lady Kaguya, you are too young to understand." said Yoshino.

"I disagree. I believe you underestimate me because of my young age." replied Kaguya.

"Such a lively girl." marveled Kirihara to himself.

"I believe that Zero might be the best hope Japan has." said Kaguya.

"What about the Swasaki Government in Dalian?" asked Kubouin.

"Exactly. He was a member of Prime Minister Kururugi's Cabinet and an experienced politician." agreed Osakabe.

"If I recall correctly, Swasaki was under investigation for corruption before the invasion." noted Kaguya.

"That is irrelevant." said Yoshino.

"Actually it is not, it proves that he is untrustworthy." explained Kaguya.

"So we are supposed to trust a masked man?" asked Tousai.

"Never judge a book by it's cover." answered Kaguya.

"I believe that Lady Kaguya is correct."" said Kirihara.

This lead to a storm of protests from the four other men. Kirihara and Kaguya simply waited for them to end.

"Our job is to aid the liberation of Japan and Zero seems to be the best hope for that. For the time being we will wait and see what happens." said Kirihara.

The other four men sighed accepting this.


In the Shinjuku Ghetto, the former resistance cell lead by Naoto Kouzaki was gathered around. They'd heard Zero's speech and knew Kallen had been there. Now, they were holding an emergency meeting.

"Any news from Kallen?" asked Yoshitaka worried.

"Unfortunately no." answered Oghi.

"Great, so we don't even know if she's dead." said Tamaki, reeking of sake.

"We don't know she's dead either." noted Oghi.

"Good point." agreed Yoshida.

"They probably knew she was Japanese and killed her." said Tamaki.

"If they knew that...or her brother was Naoto she'd be executed." sighed Oghi.

"If they knew Naoto was her older brother they would have publicly executed her." proposed Inoue.

"That's true." said Oghi hopeful.

"But, she might have been captured." proposed Sugiyama.

"Maybe she's with Zero." said Oghi.

The others looked at each other with uncertainty.

"I...I think we should trust Zero." said Oghi.

"Oghi, there's no way we can trust this guy. We don't know anything about her." replied Yoshida.

"He poses the best chance for Japanese independence. Nobody else has rallied the Japanese people like he has." said Oghi.

"We know nothing about him." noted Sugiyama.

"For all we know he's a Britannian in disguise." added Tamaki.

"But, he assassinated Prince Clovis." said Oghi.

"That is true." admitted Yoshitaka.

"I think for the time being we should put our trust in Zero; he assassinated Prince Clovis and declared war against Britannia. Kallen might have joined him." explained Oghi.

"He does have a point." sighed Inoue.

"I believe for now we should trust Zero and wait." said Oghi.

"Okay." agreed the others.

"Fuck yeah!" cried Tamaki, falling over.


In the Viceroy's Palace, three people were gathered around a table. While one might initially question why such young people were involved but, these three were Knights of the Round.

"Well, what have you found about her family?" asked Gino.

"Her father is Duke Richard Statdfeld and her mother is Lady Jane Crowley." answered Suzaku.

"Nobility." noted Anya, on her phone.

"But, I thought she was an Eleven." said Gino.

"Her biological mother is Murasaki Kouzaki. She married Duke Stadtfeld in 1993 and they divorced in 2010." explained Suzaku.

"After the invasion." said Anya.

"He divorced her and it seems she's become a maid." replied Suzaku.

"Oh." said Gino, suddenly more quiet.

"He married Lady Crowley shortly after the invasion and they're still married today." said Suzuaku.

"Affair." stated Anya.

"What do you mean?" asked Suzuaku.

"They must have been sleeping together for years before." answered Anya.

"I think we should meet them tomorrow." proposed Gino.


The next day the Knights of the Round visited the Stadtfeld manor. A Japanese maid answered the door and lead the three inside. The maid lead them to the parlor and went off. A few moments later, a blonde woman entered the room.

"Hello my lords. I am Duchess Jane Stadtfeld." said the woman introducing herself.

"Is your husband home?" asked Suzaku.

"No. Duke Statdfeld is in the homeland." answered Duchess Statdfeld.

"We're here to talk about your stepdaughter." said Suzuaku.

"That is girl is trouble. I try everything but, she's just a troublemaker." said Duchess Statdfeld.

"We believe she is currently with Zero." noted Anya.

"I cannot say that I'm surprised, she often went out at night and spent time God knows where." replied Duchess Statdfeld.

"So you kew she was involved with terrorists?" asked Gino.

"No. I know she hung around with Elevens but, I had no idea she was involved with terrorists." answered Duchess Statdfeld.

"I brought tea." said Ms. Kouzaki, entering the room with a tray of Earl Tea.

"Fine. Just place it on the table and leave." ordered Duchess Statdfeld.

"Yes my lady." replied Ms. Kouzaki.

"Actually, you need to stay. We need to talk to you about Kallen. We believe she's with Zero." explained Suzaku.

"Oh no." gasped Ms. Kouzaki.

"We've seen her leave with him after he hijacked the Hi-TV Station and we believe she might have been with him the night he bombed the High Court and assassinated Prince Clovis." explained Suzaku.

"She also murdered a Britannian solider at the Hi-TV Station." added Anya. "No." said Ms. Kouzaki shocked.

"She's just like that damned brother of her." sighed Duchess Statdfeld.

"Ms. Kouzaki, we need to talk about Naoto." said Suzaku.

"He was a good person." said Ms. Kouzaki.

"I'm guessing she idolized her brother." said Suzaku.

"Yes she did." confirmed Ms. Kouzaki.

"I don't know anymore about that girl." said Duchess Statdfeld.

"All right." replied Suzuaku, "Let's go."

The Knights of the Round got up and headed to door. After Ms. Kouzaki opened the door, they departed.

"She wasn't fond of her stepdaughter." noted Anya.

"Indeed. Let's get back to the Palace." replied Suzuaku.

A/N: There is chapter two shorter than I wanted but, that was due to the original content. Next time, the investigation continues and bodies starting dropping. Please review.