Hey guys, this is Hikaru, back with another chapter of Kakumei no Hikaru. I think it has been a long time because I had my exams. This chapter will contain Hikaru's answer and Knighting ceremony, along with Tohdoh's incident. It will also contain Hikaru's conversation with CC. Oh and for clarification, the members of the Wyverns will be wearing the same outfits and uniforms they used to wear before joining the Wyverns. I feel it gives a sense of unity in diversity. In this chapter, the first member of the Wyverns dies. Kamine Island will play out very differently from canon.
Chapter 7
The Knight and the Island
"Hikaru, I would like you to become my Knight."
The other occupants' eyes widened as they heard the pink haired princess' words.
He was shocked at her words and he didn't answer her question.
"Euphie, you want me to be your Knight?"
"Yes, Hikaru. If there is anyone I can trust my life with, it will be you, Hikaru."
He looked deep in thought as he contemplated his answer.
'What am I waiting for?'
"Yes, Euphie. I will gladly become your Knight."
The princess smiled as she heard his answer.
"Then…"
"Yes. I accept. However, I need some time before I am Knighted by you."
"Alright. Take your time."
"Thanks, Euphie."
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"Hello, Lelouch."
"Hey, Hikaru. Long time no see."
"Yeah. Listen, I will get straight to the point. Have you seen CC?"
"Huh? What are you-"
"I know about her, Lelouch. I don't care. I just want to talk to her. She's a friend of my mother."
"Um, alright."
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"Hello, Cera."
The green-haired witch looked at the boy before nodding a greeting. "Hello, Hikaru."
"I want to get straight to the point. I think you are working with Zero. And also know maybe who he is. I don't want to ask and also you won't tell me too. And I don't want to interrogate you. What I want to ask is whether you gave me Geass."
"No, I did not."
"Next, did you give Kei Mikoto his Geass?"
"Yes."
"Don't go off giving Geass to random people from now on. Next, do you help Zero?"
"Yes."
"Next, I am about to swear my loyalty to a friend and someone I love and respect a lot. That's why, I want to cut all my ties with you. I want to request you to stop helping Zero."
"No, I cannot do that."
"Then, you are my enemy. I still have mixed feelings about you as Zero's helper and my mother's friend. As I cannot convince you to leave Zero, I want to break my bond with you."
"That's fine. I've forgotten all that anyway."
"Fine then. From now on, the Cera I know is gone. The person before me is CC, who is my enemy and Zero's helper."
"I don't care."
"That's what I hate about you, dammit!"
He snapped as he looked at her, his Geass activating.
"You are dead, Cera. The Cera I know is the person who comforted Tsurara when she was sad. She had something called emotions. You have nothing like that, CC." He glared at her, venom in his voice. "I don't have any doubts now. From now on, you, CC are my enemy and I won't show any mercy if you stand in my way. Mark my words."
He left without anymore words, not looking back.
….
"Sorry, Setsuna but I have to hurt your son."
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Hikaru unsheathed his katana and presented it to Euphie, kneeling to her.
She put the sword on his shoulder. "I swear my loyalty and my life to you, Euphie."
She smiled as she raised the sword.
"Hikaru Alaina, wilt thou, upon this day, pledge thy fealty to Britannia, and stand as a Knight of the Crown?"
"No, your highness."
"Does thy wish to abandon thy self, and be sword and shield for the sake of the greater good?"
"No, your highness."
"Wilt thou pledge your fealty and loyalty to me?"
"Yes, your highness."
"Does thy wish to protect thy self and me, and become my sword and shield for the sake of protecting me and my dream?"
"Yes, your highness."
"I, Euphemia li Britannia, hereby name thee Sir Hikaru Alaina, my Knight."
"Yes, your highness."
He rose, accepting the sword and sheathing it.
The occupants clapped and some of them whistled.
"Congrats, buddy!"
Leila was still looking in confusion at the Knighting Ceremony. 'What just happened?'
Hikaru looked at the blonde.
"What?"
She snapped out of her stupor. "Y-y-you.."
"I swore myself to Euphie, not the Empire. That's why, I will serve and protect Euphie. I don't care about the Royal Family, Leila. I care about the people I love and respect. That's all. That's the reason I am the Black Dragon, the dragon which destroys his enemies, whether they be the terrorists or the Britannians or the Royal Family itself."
"Wow, deep."
"You know that you could be executed for treason right?"
"Nah Gino. I swore myself to Euphie and I don't think I will be executed for that."
"Really?"
"Meaning that 'I' won't be executed, Ayano. Before they kill me, I'll just fake my death. And escape along with those who want to come with me."
'That part's extremely easy.'
"Well then, let's celebrate this with a party!"
They laughed at her antics and Hikaru then bent in a show of humor. "Your wish is my command, Princess."
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"Really, why are you guys here again?"
"Um, because we figured that you'd be feeling lonely."
"No, Rivalz, now spill the truth."
Milly passed him a flyer and he read it.
He sighed and tore it into pieces. "Hell no!"
Ayano took a flyer from Shirley before reading it. "A giant pizza? Using a Knightmare?"
'What? How is that even possible?' Leila and Akito thought at the same time.
"No, Milly. I will not lend my Dragoon for you to make it into a goddamn pizza tosser. And get out of my house before I kick you out."
"But!"
"NO!"
"Then can you at least pilot the Ganymede we have?"
"No. I will not. Ask Suzaku to do it."
"But you're Princess Euphemia's Knight!"
"What?!" 'How the hell did this she-demon know about that?!'
Hikaru immediately asked them, "How did you know that?!"
"That hothead spilled it."
"Ryo! That idiot! I will thrash him again!"
He glared at the wall and sighed. "Fine. I will give funding but I will not pilot any Knightmare. That's final."
"Thank you!" She glomped him.
"Get off!"
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"What's the plan?"
"Simple. Akito, you and I will lead the charge. Gino and Ayano will be after us. Yukiya, provide cover. Ryo and Leila are on standby."
He sped off after giving orders, Akito following him.
25 minutes later
"Good work."
"Good to hear."
He then said, "Back to base."
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"Let's start."
"3..2..1.. Surprise!"
Hikaru looked surprised as he faced the group, two knives in each hand.
"What are you doing?" He asked, scarily calm. "I asked them to throw a party for you." "Whew. You're lucky that I didn't throw these knives at your face."
"Woah that's scary." "Yeah, fear me."
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"It has been 7 years from then." Kyoshiro Tohdoh said as he looked at the grave before him, the Four Holy Swords behind him. "Damn coward!" The lone female exclaimed as Tohdoh silenced her with a look. "Chiba, it is not good to insult to dead." The oldest member there said with wisdom.
Tohdoh's battles senses picked up the sound of many sets of footsteps. "We have company." He stated in a grim voice.
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'I won't forgive you, Zero. You have hurt many people and also hurt Shirley. You won't be forgiven! I will hand justice's retribution to you!'
He picked up his communicator and talked into it. "What?! Kyoshiro Tohdoh has been captured?!"
He stood up in shock, donning his coat and running towards the garage, Euphie and the Wyverns following him.
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"It's nice to see you again, Tohdoh-sensei." Hikaru greeted, bowing to the soldier before him.
The soldier before him opened his eyes and looked at the young General. "Hikaru, it's been a while."
"Yes."
"You have become famous, Black Dragon."
"Thank you."
"And you are following what you believe is right. Good, you are following my teachings."
"Hard to not do that when you beat your teachings into me." Hikaru joked and then looked sad.
"I take it that you are to execute me."
"Yes. Cornelia has ordered me to execute you publicly."
"Are you hesitating?"
"Yes, Tohdoh-sensei. I respect you and would like to avoid killing you."
"Don't hesitate. Accept your responsibilities and execute me, as your duty dictates you to do so."
Hikaru laughed as he heard his words. "Even after all this time, you are able to help me find my resolve."
"That's what I helped my subordinates do."
"Hmm?"
"I trust you, so I am revealing this to you. Genbu Kururugi, he was-"
"Suzaku killed him. I know. I figured it out."
"Clever as always."
"So, about your subordinates?"
"The Four Holy Swords."
"Ryoga Senba, Kosetsu Urabe, Shogo Asahina and Nagisa Chiba."
"Tell me what you think of them."
"All of them will follow you, sensei. Chiba likes you, even loves you, I guess. Asahina, he believes firmly in you. I think he'd go 'Wherever Tohdoh-san is, that is where I am.' Urabe and Senba respect and follow you. All four are your loyal subordinates and trusted comrades. That is what I think."
"Good."
"Say, sensei, I'm not able to bring myself to sometimes give my all. What should I do?"
"I believe you should ask that yourself. You think you can't unleash your full potential. That's when you limit yourself."
A look of realisation crossed his face as he smiled. "Thank you very much, Tohdoh-sensei! I will treasure and follow your teachings." He bowed and left. "I'm sorry I couldn't do anything, sensei." "I'm happy to meet my end at your hands. That's all. Don't hesitate."
Hikaru left, a look of relief on his face.
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"Are you alright, Hikaru?" "Yes. I'm fine."
He looked at Euphie and then asked, "When are you announcing my Knighting?" "Whenever you feel you're comfortable with it." "Thanks, Euphie."
He stiffened as he heard an explosions and the alarms blaring. 'A prison break… Tohdoh-sensei.'
He gave his coat to Euphie, instructing her to wear it. "Euphie, please wear it. It will protect you from bullets and glass and small rocks. I won't leave without ensuring your safety. Leila, Ayano, guard her. I won't tolerate failure." "Roger!"
Hikaru ran outside the door, going towards the Dragoon.
He looked at the princess for a small instant before jumping into the cockpit.
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"These Gekkas are amazing. Way better than those Burais."
"Don't get too excited, Asahina."
"We're coming, Tohdoh-san. Wherever you are is where I will be."
"Devoted, eh, Asahina?"
"Shut it, Urabe."
A hail of missiles flew towards their way as Gino and Hikaru met them.
"Wyverns, you deal with the Black Knights. I will deal with the Four Holy Swords."
He announced his orders over the speakers and then said, "Gino, you too. Go to fight the Black Knights."
He drew his katana, electricity running through it and put his Knightmare in a kendo stance, one which was used by Tohdoh very frequently.
"That stance.. It's-"
"Yes, Shogo Asahina-san. It's Tohdoh-sensei's stance. Turns out that I can also fight effectively in the same stance. I was trained by him, after all."
"Trained by him?"
"Yeah. Just ask him when you meet him. He will tell you about me."
He then changed his Knightmare's OS and modes, a blue sheen of energy covering the Knightmare and the Blaze Luminous turning red.
"Let's see who will win."
He dashed forward, the Eclipse seeming to cut through the air as it clashed with the Kaiten Yaibatou of the Gekka, and Hikaru smirked.
"Ever tasted lightning?"
A burst of electricity spread through the blade, passing into the Gekka.
"Gah.. Damn sneaky bastard!"
"I try my best. And these Gekka of yours seem to be different from the old Burais."
The Blaze Luminous activated as a hail of bullets was blocked. He then activated the MVS Claws and disappeared in a burst of speed, appearing before the opponent Gekka. He then slashed at the opponent with the Eclipse and blocked a slash with the left claws, the right claw easily matching the Gekka.
He then fired the Hadron Cannon at a close range, blasting the Gekka.
"Urabe!"
"I'm fine. The head's damaged, that's all."
Hikaru looked at the screens, the sensors picking up two new Knightmares.
"That is… The red Knightmare from Narita… And Zero's Burai too…"
"Then…"
"Tohdoh-sensei/Tohdoh-san is in either of them."
Hikaru suddenly fired a Hadron Cannon blast at the Burai, which was dodged barely.
The cockpit opened as soon as the Burai reached the truck and the back of the truck's cabin opened, showing a black Knightmare.
'A black Gekka, probably customised for Tohdoh-sensei's use.'
Tohdoh stepped into the black Gekka and then activated it.
"Tohdoh-sensei! Let's have a duel!"
"Is that you?!"
"Yeah!"
The two katanas met in a clash of blades and wills, each one trying to overpower the other.
"Tohdoh-san! Wait. We are coming!"
"Stop, Asahina. This is a duel between me and my student. Don't interfere. Assist the Black Knights."
Hikaru smirked as he fired the Hadron Cannon at a close range again and activated another electric burst, the black Gekka being hit by both.
He then shouted over the comms. "Ryo, Zero is in that Burai. Apprehend him."
"Right."
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The Alexander sped towards his Knightmare, the Burai being hit by the speedy machine.
"Zero!" A female voice called out as the red Knightmare dashed towards the Alexander, cutting it off.
"Don't underestimate the Guren Mk-II, you bastard!"
The two Knightmares began their fight as Zero sat back and observed.
Hikaru slashed again, the Eclipse clashing with the Gekka's sword repeatedly.
"You're strong. But, to fulfill my duty, I cannot let you leave, Tohdoh-sensei. I will try my best to stop you."
"Zero has given me a new hope for the Japanese. He has promised to give them a miracle and requested my assistance. For Japan, I gave him my help. That's why, to give hope to the Japanese, I cannot be caught again!"
2 minutes later
Gino looked at the Burais he was fighting with. Yukiya was fulfilling his role as a sniper and picking off enemies that tried to attack his allies from the back.
"Good work, Yukiya."
Gino sighed as he fought yet more of the black Knightmares. 'These things are too annoying. I just want to burn them all with a flamethrower.'
He then looked at the energy.
'Hmm… I can afford it.'
"Yukiya, I'm using the flamethrower. You snipe the ones that escape the flames."
"Roger."
A jet of blue flames erupted from the Leviathan in an instant, burning the Burais and not leaving any trace.
"Good work, Gino. Keep going."
Hikaru continued his duel with Tohdoh, neither gaining an advantage.
"Is this your limit?"
The same female voice said as a pained gasp distracted Hikaru and made him turn towards Ryo. His Alexander was badly damaged and it was in the grasp of the Guren.
It began bubbling and suddenly exploded, the cockpit also exploding in a big boom. Simultaneously, many voices called out his name. "RYO!"
The Dragoon shook as a sword hit it and pushed it back. "Heh, looks like it's the end for me."
"Ryo!" "Yukiya, don't be sad for my death and don't blame yourself. And also don't let Ayano and the others get hurt. The time I spent with you guys was the best time of my life."
He stopped breathing and the BRS shut down, signifying that he was dead.
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The Dragoon was stationary for an instant as he realized the outcome of the recent events. 'One of my subordinates died under my command... I ordered him to his death.'
He snapped as his Geass activated and electricity flashed around him.
"Ryo, I'm sorry."
The black Knightmare disappeared and the red Knightmare was hit suddenly by a black sword, electricity crackling around the blade.
He began to speak in Japanese so that he was understood clearly.
"Die! Die! DIE!" The flamethrower activated and blue flames hit the Guren, the blue flames burning the ground itself.
He slashed again and again as Tohdoh and the Four Holy Swords focused on him, beginning to gain on him.
Lightning suddenly erupted around the Dragoon and the Eclipse started to hit them, electricity crackling on the blade.
"Black Knights, our objective has been accomplished. Deploy chaff smoke and retreat!"
Zero's announcement caught him off guard, causing him to get hit by the enemy Knightmares. He was surrounded by chaff smoke and the Gekkas, Burais and Guren disappeared by the time the smoke cleared.
He shouted in anger and frustration.
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"Let's go."
They looked at the grave that was freshly dug and turned around, not turning back.
'Black Knights, you made yourself my enemy. And now, you will face my wrath. I will hand down divine retribution!'
"We're going to Shikine Island next week to receive Prince Schneizel along with Euphie."
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They waited at the port, looking at the vast sea. 'Wonder why he's coming and also why he's meeting us here.'
He stiffened as he heard a report. 'The Black Knights are attacking?'
He looked at Euphie and then said, "Euphie, leave. Now. I would like to advise for your own safety to go back to the Tokyo Settlement. I will have Leila, Ayano and Yukiya accompany you. Gino, Akito, we're staying here. Get in your Knightmares."
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'Is Zero here? And the Guren too?'
He looked at the Black Knights' Knightmares, trying to locate the two Knightmares he was targeting.
He smirked ferally as he spotted the Guren and the Burai. 'Found you.'
The Hadron Cannons started raining death on the enemy Knightmares. Gino and Akito followed him, Akito's Liberte equipped with a Super Electromagnetic Propulsion Motor Flight Unit. The purple Knightmare dropped down from the sky, starting to kill all the pilots without discrimination, murdering all the Black Knights.
Gino started firing the Transition Cannon, destroying the opposition Knightmares. Hikaru descended with the Eclipse at the ready, slashing at the main Knightmares and blocking their way.
"We meet again. Tohdoh-sensei, have you joined with the Black Knights?"
"Yes, Hikaru. That's why I can't be defeated by you now."
"Then, Kyoshiro Tohdoh-sensei, you are my enemy and I will show you no mercy."
He fired the flamethrower at a close range and then fired the ones in his hand, burning the Burais and the Gekkas.
"Damn you, Britannian!" The Guren dashed towards him, trying to grab him with the silver claw.
"You are the one who killed my subordinate. That's why I will not hold back on you."
He then pressed a button on the console and then swung the Eclipse, a bolt of electricity striking the Guren.
"Destroy every enemy."
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"Hikaru, why did you send me back?" Euphie wondered as she looked at the island.
'I have a bad feeling that something will happen if I don't go back.'
"Turn the boat around."
"What?!" Leila and Ayano shouted at the same time as Yukiya watched, merely surprised.
"I, Euphemia li Britannia, order you to turn this vessel around and set course to Shikine Island."
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He continued his fight with the Black Knights, fighting the Guren, Tohdoh and the Four Holy Swords at the same time. He spotted Zero watching at the back, slowly retreating.
"Zero, you coward!" He then fired the flamethrower and the Hadron Cannons at the same time, throwing off his opponents. He then dashed towards Zero, who was moving towards a small pit. He followed him, jumping into the pit and pointing his katana at the Burai.
"Zero, step out of that cockpit. You will be treated as a prisoner and judged according to your crimes."
He heard Zero's laugh as he stated. "With this, you have been captured."
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Rakshata Chawla activated the Gefjun Disturber, making the Dragoon and the Burai shut down.
"Behold my Gefjun Disturber. Now your Knightmare won't work, will it?"
Hikaru then laughed as he switched his speaker on. "Sorry, but my Dragoon Wyvern has many power sources, sakuradite, electricity and also nuclear."
He then moved his Knightmare, slashing at the Burai and decapacitating it.
"Zero!" The Guren rushed into the pit, only to shut down.
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"This is Shikine Island. We have received orders to fire missiles and bury Zero while General Alaina is keeping him and his forces occupied."
"Then fire all missiles immediately. Your markers are the black Knightmare Frame, red Knightmare Frame, a Glasgow copy and 5 new models, one black and the other grey. Fire all missiles and destroy Zero."
"Stop!" Euphie exclaimed as Leila and Ayano followed her while Yukiya readied an Alexander for the princess, predicting her actions.
"Stop! He's my Knight. I order you to stop this firing."
"We apologize, your highness, but the order was a Level-1 order. It cannot be stopped by anyone less than that level."
"Level-1? Who is it?"
She then ran towards the conveniently ready Alexander. "Tell them that I'm heading there and firing the missiles may cause me harm."
"Wait. Stop!" Leila and Ayano called after her as the Alexander moved towards Hikaru's IFF.
'Damn it!' The three Wyverns followed her in their Knightmares.
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'That's all of the grunts, I guess.' Akito then noticed Gino heading towards Hikaru's IFF and sped towards him as well. "Hikaru is in trouble. He's fighting multiple opponents but he's not moving."
Gino then started firing the Hadron Cannon at the Gekka while Akito destroyed the Gefjun Disturber, enabling the Guren and the Burai to move.
Hikaru growled as the Guren attacked him and defended with the claws, slashing without a break.
He didn't notice the shadow overhead as Schneizel's Avalon appeared, at the same moment Gino and Akito appeared in the fray, along with Euphie and the Wyverns.
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The missiles were destroyed by the Gekkas and the Alexanders as they continued fighting.
A red beam of energy was suddenly fired from above, blanketing everything in red and creating a huge explosion.
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Hikaru woke up on the shore, his clothes wet and his muscles a bit sore and painful. He immediately looked around. "This is not Shikine Island." 'Is this the island next to it? Kamine Island, was it? It was claimed by Clovis. But now it is not claimed by anyone as Clovis died.'
He then remembered a crucial detail. 'Euphie! I saw her when that explosion happened. She was there too. There's a chance she is here.'
He then started to search along the shoreline, searching for any trace of pink.
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"Leila! Leila, are you alright?!"
She jolted awake as she heard his voice and looked around, noticing Akito beside her, his jacket covering her naked body. 'Wait, naked?!' She almost shrieked before Akito looked away and bowed to her in apology. She realised her blushing as he tried to apologize. "Y-your c-clo-clothes were w-we-wet and I didn't want you to catch a cold, so I removed them and dried them. Sorry! Please forgive me!"
She then laughed as she looked at his face, which was red with embarrassment. "I forgive you, Akito."
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The blue haired teen heard soft breathing. 'It seems to be at a small distance, towards the shore. And the sound is meaning that she is sleeping. Good thing I have my Geass. My sight, hearing and smell are enhanced.' He turned in the direction of the sound and then started to run towards the voice. 'This sound and scent, it's Euphie.'
3 minutes later
Euphie was face to face with Zero, who was pointing a gun at her. "Lelouch, is it you? It is you, right?"
He faltered for a second before steadying himself again. Suddenly, he was hit by a devastating punch, courtesy of the Black Dragon.
His mask started to crack as Euphie gasped, while Hikaru stood before her, shielding her from Zero. The masked man fell back, his mask cracking to pieces and shattering, the pieces falling to the ground. Lightning danced on the blue haired teen's limbs, his hair spiked up and having a sheen of white on it.
"Zero, I won't let you harm Euphie. I will destroy you if you try to harm her." Hikaru stated venomously, drawing a gun and aiming it at the terrorist.
He froze as he heard a familiar voice. 'Lelouch?' "You're correct, Euphemia. Sadly, my mask seems to be destroyed."
Zero stood up, his mask destroyed, only to reveal… "Lelouch? You're Zero?"
"Yes, I am. I am Lelouch vi Britannia and I am Zero, the leader of the Black Knights."
The three of them stood still, looking at each other.
Hikaru relaxed and then put his gun away and then said, "Leave. If you are seen, then both Nunnally and Euphie will be at a risk and I don't want to cause that. I will give you 1 week, Lelouch. If I find you before me after that time, then I will apprehend you."
Lelouch seemed surprised by his words and then slowly nodded. "Alright."
He thanked Hikaru. "Can I talk with Euphie for a moment?"
"If you are worried about her revealing your identity, don't worry. Both of us will not reveal your identity. I care for you and Nunnally as my siblings, so I will not hand you over or sell you out. But hurt Euphie and I'll kill you. That is a promise."
"I understand. I will never hurt Euphie."
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"Kallen, is it you?" He called out, looking away from the now naked girl. "This is Zero."
The girl shrieked as she covered herself and looked at Zero, his head turned away from her. "Z-zero, I apologize for this!"
"N-no, don't apologize. It's my mistake." 'But she should have kept up her guard. If it was someone else then it would have been the end for her.'
The two of them then set out, searching for a shelter.
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He heard a growling from his sides and immediately looked around, noticing an empty cave. "Euphie, quick, get into that cave. It's wolves. They are extremely feral. I'll take care of them."
"But!"
"Quick!" He took his gun and knives, looking at the black furred wolves, their sharp teeth dripping with saliva.
He started to defend, getting hit and scratched be the wolves many times. 'Even with my Geass, I can't beat them. There are limitations to enhancing my body to that level for reaching Euphie. And I don't have the strength to use lightning.'
He grunted in pain as he received a particularly nasty gash, the blood dripping from his arm, his shoulder injured.
He suddenly heard Euphie scream in fear and turned towards her, seeing some wolves ganging up on her. "Euphie!" He moved towards her, getting bit multiple times, his arms bloody.
Suddenly, his eyes turned heterochromic and his hair turned white as he then said, "Euphie, go into the cave." "Hikaru, you're hurt!" "This is *grunt* nothing." Suddenly, he felt his eyes and hands start to burn and screamed in pain, before the pain disappeared, leaving blue flames on his hands. 'What? Blue flames?' He recoiled as he suddenly remembered Rei's final moments.
'At that moment, it was blue flames that surrounded us and killed the JLF, also destroying the hotel. Can I control flames with my Geass now?'
He then tried to focus on the flames on his hands and then spread them outward, towards the wolves surrounding the couple. He smirked weakly as the wolves ran away, the flames still surrounding the two of them, shielding them from any further threats.
He started to fall and heard Euphie running towards him, only to feel his wounds healing slowly.
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"Akito, look at that. Is that … blue flames?"
The Ghost of Hannibal looked at the direction she was pointing to.
"True. They are blue flames. But why?"
"The only thing I can think is Hikaru in his Dragoon."
"Maybe. Let's head there."
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Hikaru grunted in pain as he shifted and woke up suddenly, meeting Euphie's watchful eyes.
"Hikaru! You are ok!" She hugged him tightly and painfully, making him wince. 'How is she this strong?!' He heard her sob and his eyes widened in realisation. "I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry." She repeated, sobbing. He tried to calm her down, rubbing her back, making her calm down.
"Sorry, Euphie. I made you worry. Don't worry. I won't die."
"B-but…"
"I won't die. And I won't let you get hurt. I promise."
He then looked at his surroundings. "Where're we?" "T-the cave we found." "I see. Good that we're at least in a safe place. How long was I out?" "I don't know. You woke up a short while after blacking out." "Hmm I'd say 1 hour give or take a few minutes. So it's still night." He suddenly turned towards the flames and they disappeared, showing the sight of Akito and Leila trying to cross the flames. "W-what happened?"
"Akito, Leila, it's me. Come into the cave."
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The Japanese pilot looked at the blue flames on the wood in awe. "How did you do that?" "Let's see. Leila, how did you not get affected by Shin Hyuga Shaing's Geass when clearly the others were affected? Two reasons. One, he didn't love you like he loves his brother. He didn't see you as someone he cared about. Two, his Geass was negated by your own. That's why Akito was also able to stop being a suicidal maniac. It negates other Geass, I think. As for how I did it, I have Geass we well. I don't know who my contractor is. My Geass allows me to enhance by physical and mental abilities, even healing. I can also slightly modify my appearance, like eye colour shade, which I used to hide my heterochromia. And it also gives me control over lightning and recently, flames, both of which I can generate and control at will, but prolonged use of my Geass leaves me drained and also I will be knocked out."
"What's Geass, anyway?"
He looked at them with a deadpan. "Really?"
He sighed in exasperation and said, "Fine. I'll give a short version. Geass is a supernatural power, given to a person by a contractor, who is immortal. The Geass can be seen when activated by a sigil in the user's eyes, usually one. And each power is different. The contractor cannot control the power given. I believe that the power is a manifestation of the user's strongest desire. The contractor can usually sender when a Geass is near. And some can even converse with each other. There is also a case of permanent Geass. Mine is one. And I can control it, but it leaves me drained. And sometimes, the drawbacks are too great compared to the advantages and vice-versa. That's all I know."
They tried to take in this information. "You mean that the reason we lived at that time was because of Geass?" "Yes and no. For me, I believe that Geass gives someone the pretty to achieve their desire. Geass is essentially a means to an end, a means to achieve a desire."
"But what could be the desire?" "I don't know, Leila. I believe that mine is to protect those I care about. Physically and emotionally. And that's why I heal faster, because those I care about may be hurt seeing me in pain. As for you, I don't know, but I guess that it is almost similar, the power to protect those you care about. And it manifested in a sort of negator and also may enable you to have visions."
He then suddenly shifted, taking his gun as he heard footsteps. "Someone's coming." He then took a few knives which were slightly different. "Are those…" "Butterfly knives or balisongs. Easy to use and extremely dangerous too. My previous knives were a bit damaged from previous use."
He expertly flipped the blade open and headed towards the cave opening, the balisongs ready. He suddenly jumped the through the flames and pointed the blade at the two shapes he saw. "Wait, Hikaru, it's me, Lelouch."
He heard a gasp as Hikaru saw Lelouch and also Kallen behind him. "Why are you here?" "I need to find a place for shelter." The Black Dragon relaxed, retrieving the knives and flipping them closed.
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"Is it you, L-Lelouch?" Kallen stuttered, looking at the exiled prince, his mask beside him.
"Yes, Kallen. I am Zero and I'm Lelouch vi Britannia, aka Lelouch Lamperouge. I have decided to trust you with my real identity, as my trusted ally and friend."
Hikaru watched the exchange and then interrupted them. "He really means everything, Kallen Kouzuki. And he has a real reason to hate Britannia. Don't be mistaken for one second that he was using you for his own gain. And don't try to attack him, I will protect him."
"Are you really not using us, Zero?"
"No, Kallen. I'm not using you. I'm incorporating your goals into mine."
She looked conflicted for a second before she nodded. "Then, I will trust you, Zero."
"Kallen, are you the pilot of the Guren?" "Yes." "At that time in Narita and the prison, did you use to RWS at full power?" "Why?" "Because I know Rakshata and I know that she won't build something that destructive. And I also noticed something different about the power outputs. Someone is manipulating your Guren. Manipulating the RWS to be exact. Manipulating its power output so that it will be more destructive than intended."
The Black Knight gasped in realisation. "Then, someone is…" "Someone is behind the scenes and is discrediting the Black Knights. So I will stop them, cause they are the real terrorist scum. And I will leave you alone." "Thank you, Hikaru." Lelouch said.
"However-" he continued, "-, if you ever hurt Euphie, my men or anyone I care about, then I will kill you all."
"Understood." "Kallen, I know about what you have been doing. I think I can help your mother. If I manipulate the records, I can get her to be provided better medical care. I'm doing this as a favour for a friend." "W-why?" "A favour. And I think she needs to be treated better, after all the bullshit she went through at your stepmother's house."
She immediately bowed to me, tearfully muttering, "Thank you, thank you."
"Don't worry."
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"So, someone else is responsible for Ryo's death?" Akito asked coldly. "Yeah. And we will find them and make them suffer. This, I promise you."
"I want to land the final blow on them."
"Fine."
Hikaru looked at the Black Knight and Zero, who were noticeably closer than before.
He walked towards them and said, "I don't think they will search this island for a few days. So you two are clear for the day."
"Alright." "Hey, Hikaru, why are you doing this?" The redhead asked, looking into his eyes. "It's because I want to do what I feel is right. Because of you, the Japanese have hope, and I would be cruel to take it away. I'm dealing with terrorists, not those who help the innocent."
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"So, you are Euphemia's Knight now?" "Yes, Kallen." He answered her question while laying a few traps.
He then handed her two balisongs. "Here. These are better than that switchblade you carry. One for you and one for Lelouch. And I'll send him a gift later. You too."
"Thanks."
"Welcome. Say, do you know where the others are?"
"They're in that waterfall we discovered. Hyuga is guarding them. And they are at no risk. We already checked the area." "Good."
"Say, how are you going to leave?"
He got blank looks in reply and sighed. "Fine. I'll cover for you." "Thanks."
"Say, Lelouch, are you going to reveal your identity to the others?" "Why?"
"Trust. And I think you have Kallen's trust, what with her knowing your identity and about your Geass."
"Yeah. I trust him." The redhead added.
"Reveal your identity to Tohdoh-sensei at least. He will understand your reasons."
"I'll think about it."
Hikaru then started to play with the balisong he was holding, impressively flipping it. "You could make some money with that, you know."
"If that was a joke, I'm not laughing, woman."
He then stood up. "I'll try and hunt some animals, maybe fish. You wanna come?"
"Fine." Kallen brightened.
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"I can't believe that you're Zero, Lelouch, with you being so clumsy and physically weak."
"Stop laughing." "Guess I need to train you. Can't have you being outrunned by a kid."
"Hey! I'm not that weak!"
"Have Sayoko-san train you. She will be able to help me."
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"Here. This is the contact number that you can use to contact Kallen, if you need."
"Thanks."
He then activated his Geass and smirked. "There seem to be ruins here. I think they have something to do with Geass."
"Let's investigate them."
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Hikaru POV
I held my head as my Geass resonated with the ruins and my eyes burned. I watched Lelouch and Leila do the same. 'Only those with Geass are reacting.'
He suddenly turned towards the rocks of the ruins as he felt someone near them. "Who're you?!"
I saw surprised looks around me.
'Am I the only one who can see him?'
I looked at the man once again. He looked old, no, ancient, with his white hair and ancient clothes. He also had to symbol of Geass on his forehead, the red contrasting with his blue eyes.
"Are you my contractor and why am only I able to see you?"
"I am UU, the first Code bearer. And the one who gave you Geass bears my Code."
"Can you show yourself to the others?"
"Do you trust them, child?"
"Yes, UU. And my name is Hikaru Alaina."
"I know, Black Dragon. Then, I'll show myself."
He glowed with a small light and my companions gasped in surprise.
"Who is he?" Leila asked the question on everyone's mind.
"I am UU, a Code bearer. And the Code which granted him Geass was mine."
"Why, UU?" "I felt your desire and drive. It was the same as Dash. You had the same resolve as him."
"You mean Sir Dash?" "The same. The man over there, Absolute Obedience, looks like him. And possesses the same Geass as him."
"Lelouch? I know. Sir Dash is mine and Lelouch's ancestor. I found it out when I saw you. I felt like I saw your memories."
"That is true. I have passed on my Code to Dash and he is alive, young too. I believe that he is the one who gave you Geass. And I am but a fragment, a memory. The reason I appear before you is to give you answers that you seek, about the one who gave you Geass. And now, I can rest in peace."
"You're dying?"
"Yes, young Dragon. I am dying and I would like to do so on my terms."
He turned back to the ruins and placed a hand on it and started to disappear.
"May you achieve your desire, Hikaru Alaina."
The men finally disappeared.
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"I will try and find Sir Dash." "What?!"
"He's an urban legend, Hikaru." "No, Leila
He is alive. And I will get my answers."
I then turned to the direction we came from.
"He's here." I declared. "Sir Dash is here on this island. And he wants to meet me, I think." I headed towards the cave. "You guys, go to the waterfall. Stay there and I will come there."
"Alright." Lelouch replied.
1 hour later
I arrived at the waterfall and waved to the others.
"I talked to him. He was a good person. He disappeared after our talk. He passed away, in a sense. His Code was lost. He strengthened my Geass and enchanted his Code into this locket. It will protect the one who wears it." I pointed to the locket I received from Rei. I then said, "And I see a few Britannian vessels. Lelouch, you and Kallen can escape by taking one of them. We won't stop you but we won't intentionally help you. Do you understand?"
"Yes."
Lelouch took his mask, reaching up to wear it.
"Wait. Come here, all of you."
As they stood in a line, I looked at their eyes and then activated my Geass, clutching my locket. I gasped as I saw rings around their eyes.
"What happened, Hikaru?" Lelouch asked.
I didn't answer and took my balisong, handing it to Akito. "You know how to use it?" "No." "Close it and take this."
He did as I told him to and all of us watched as he expertly flipped it open and suddenly, he tried to stab himself. I stopped his hand and took the knife out of his hand. "Open your eyes, Akito."
"What happened?"
I sighed and answered his question. "My guess was correct. Lelouch and Leila developed a Runaway Geass. They can't control it anymore. I need to suppress it. Fortunately, Sir Dash told me how to suppress a Runaway Geass."
I stepped forward and then activated my Geass again, still clutching the locket. I touched their foreheads once with my fingers and deactivated my Geass.
"There, all finished. Now, your Geass won't become Runaway unless you want it to grow stronger. And I mean strong enough to destroy yourselves from the power and the insanity is possessing a Runaway Geass. They are bound to the Code in this locket, meaning, bounded to me. I am the only one Sir Dash has a contract with. I will be able to sense it if it goes out of control and suppress it. So, you are safe."
They breathed a sigh of relief.
"Akito, I don't think you are feeling suicidal anymore now, right?"
"Suicidal?" Leila asked, concerned.
"Yeah. Because of Shin's Geass, sometimes, he feels a strong impulse for suicide and homicide. Now, that effect is gone. And also, I partially gave you my Code, so you may have faster healing. A useful after-effect." I informed them of what I'd done and then sat down under a tree, tired from all my actions today. "I'm sleeping for some time. Wake me up if you need something."
Normal POV
Lelouch looked at his mask and looked over his shoulder, seeing Euphie walk towards him. "Shouldn't you be looking after your Knight?" He asked.
"Lelouch, how is Nunnally?" "She is good, Euphie. She is happy, at least."
"Will you ever return?" "No, Euphie. I will not return until Britannia is changed. And I will change the works itself if I need to, for Nunnally."
"Have you talked to her about it?" "About being Zero? No." "Talk to her. If not about being Zero, at least tell her that you are doing something dangerous. She needs to know." Lelouch's amethyst eyes widened at his words and he nodded, not trusting his words. "Good. That was what I wanted to talk about." "Euphie… thank you, for being there for me." "We're family, Lelouch. And I love you." She suddenly kissed him on the lips and ran back.
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He looked at the Knightmare that Lelouch and Kallen had hijacked. 'Really, what was Schneizel thinking, creating that? It's time dangerous.'
He then nodded subtly to Euphie. "We'll visit them sometime."
"Alright."
He looked at the people around him, who were pointing guns at him.
"What is the meaning of this, Schneizel?" He glared at the prince and took his own weapons, far more experienced with his than the soldiers surrounding him.
"It would take me less than 15 seconds to kill them all and less than 5 seconds to disarm them. So, I suggest you answer."
"You are being arrested for treason."
Suddenly, the two pilots of the Wyverns stepped in.
"Orders? You were going to sacrifice him without any reason or warning. And Hikaru didn't receive an order at all. He was fighting them and he was close to winning, until you decided to bomb them."
"Stop, Akito. I'll deal with this." He stepped forward, his balisongs flipped open and walked towards Schneizel. "Listen closely, Schneizel. I am the Knight of Princess Euphemia li Britannia and I follow her orders. And her life was endangered by your orders. So I will defy them anytime I want to. And you can't do anything about it. Also, next time, make sure that you inform me that it's Britannian forces bombing the area I'm in, because, I don't want to accidentally destroy your ship."
He then walked away. "I'll be securing a vessel. I believe that my men are here."
The others followed him, while Schneizel and his men remained, the prince thinking about the Dragon's words.
'I lost this. He won and Zero won.'
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Hahahaha… goal accomplished! As I told, Kamine Island went very differently from canon. And about Ryo, I was planning on killing him, because I didn't like his character very much (Sorry, Ryo fans.)
And I didn't want Hikaru and The Black Knights to be enemies, as both the groups are not innocent. Black Knights with Narita and Hikaru with his army, they kill even the unarmed.
About Schneizel, I absolutely HATED his scheming character, so Hikaru and Schneizel will not have a friendly relationship.
And, yes, it was VV who teleported the people to Kamine and UU and Sir Dash are characters from Renya of Darkness, a spin-off of Code Geass. Just search them in Code Geass wiki.
And for those who don't know what a balisong or butterfly knife is, it is a folding knife with to handles. Search Google for the image. I am planning on buying one, just to look cool.
Expect a chapter in the next two weeks.
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