Code Geass R3: Ryosuke of the Epoch
Chapter 2: Rebirth
Cornelia's Knightmare took a step back as the container illuminated the area. Every person there was only a dark silhouette. The light faded, revealing a being standing in the capsule's place. It had on the clothes that only the Britannia's experimental subjects wore; a white outfit that usually tied the legs and arms together with black belts. But the figure was standing, a white blindfold concealed its face. It was just thin enough to see through.
"But…there aren't any left!" Cornelia protested to herself, eyes wide with fear. She fired her Knightmare's gun at the capsule's previous occupant. It had no effect.
"The world I created has peace. Even if I do have selfish wishes, coming back was not part of my plan." The being said to Sakura.
Sakura whispered to it, "Zero, the real Zero. Your services are required. The one whom you thought could take your place is doing well, but I have foreseen a traitor among the Black Knights."
"What?" Lelouch replied over his shoulder.
Sakura gave a small chuckle. "I'll tell you everything if you can get us out of here alive."
Lelouch rubbed his neck, a red bird-like symbol glowed through the cloth.
That's right he reminded himself, The only possible way I could have come back is if I have become immortal. But…that wasn't part of my plan either. I didn't take C.C.'s immortality. The only way could have been…Charles.
His parents had both died because they had wantedto "kill the gods." Their wish for the past had made them dissolve into oblivion. But before Charles, his father had died, he had tried his best to strangle Lelouch. It had been the hand he had V.V.'s Geass mark on.
"Use your Geass," the blue haired woman said.
"I don't have Geass anymore." She even knows about Geass?
"Oh really? Can't you still feel its power flowing through your veins?"
It's strange but I can feel it…doesn't Geass go away if you become immortal?
"I know you have a lot of questions," Sakura said gently, "But we have to get out of here, do anything you can because we're out of options."
"My Geass doesn't work through Knightmare Frames."
"I can take care of that." She stepped toward the entrance of the truck, with a cylindrical device clutched in her fist. "Cornelia! All of your Knightmare frames were outfitted with a self-destruct button and I've already tapped into their mainframe." Sakura sneered, pleased with herself, "If I press this button, they'll all explode."
"How do you expect me to believe that this isn't a bluff?" Cornelia's voice rang out from inside the Knightmare.
"And if it's not? You know better than anyone else that I don't joke around when it comes to these things."
There was silence for at least a minute, Sakura retained a serious expression masking her own anxiety. Lelouch looked over his shoulder at Sakura's companion. The person was in the farthest corner of the truck, trembling.
This is futile, neither person is going to make a move. This woman can only bide her time, but Cornelia is the one making the decision. They've convinced each other that if they take action, they're done for. That means I must think of some way to get out of this…but what and how? Geass isn't an option unless I can see the person face-to-face.
"Zero," Sakura rasped desperately, "It seems that all I've done has bought more time, what do we do now?"
"That was a bluff wasn't it?" Lelouch asked.
"Whether it is or isn't doesn't matter. If I do blow them up, then the explosion will affect us as well. If I don't we die."
"Not me." Lelouch remarked. He bolted toward her, pushing her away. "Take cover."
Cornelia's Knightmare already had its gun aimed at him. It fired.
Lelouch reacted by kicking the side of one of the metal plates that had been on the capsule. It flipped through the air and he caught it. Holding it in front of him, Lelouch blocked the bullets.
I've never been one for Athletics, but looks like I'll actually have to try this time.
Lelouch ducked behind the shield as Cornelia's subordinates joined in the shooting.
He worked quickly, bending a flexible but sturdy piece of steel from the remains of the capsule. He took one of the belts that was loosely tied around his wrist and fastened it around the steel. Lelouch held his shield tightly in the other hand, and let it fall just enough for him to get an idea of the scene. The Knightmares were lined up in a neat formation, one in the front and three in the second row. They weren't giving mercy.
Perfect.
Lelouch dodged to the other side, bullets raining around him. Holding it at arm's length, he aimed and threw his contraption as hard as he could.
The steel weapon made impact at the cockpit of Cornelia's Knightmare Frame. It immediately ceased fire and fell over from the sudden engine shut down.
"Cornelia!" her helpers called out.
The weapon rounded its course and whaled into two more of the Knightmares, finally returning to its owner. They both ejected. Lelouch rolled out of the truck, and threw the boomerang again, taking out the last two mechas. Their eject pods flew out of sight.
Cornelia still hadn't retreated, however. Lelouch walked toward it, the cockpit was open, and the woman could not escape. Her eyes widened with fear as he neared.
Lelouch took the blindfold off, revealing a wide smile. "I Lelouch Vi Britannia, command you, forget everything you saw here today!"
Cornelia's eyes were lit around the edges with red. "Yes," she said obediently.
Lelouch pushed the eject button manually, sending her away.
If I'm correct, then they value Cornelia's word more than her subordinates. It should give them trouble for awhile.
