AN: Hey everyone, how's it going? I've noticed that all my recently updated or published stories featured main Riders. So let's change that up a bit…with Code Eternal! I haven't forgotten about this fic nor do I plan to. Also as a heads up I don't plan to include Shirley in the next arc of this story. I personally find her a bit annoying. Anyways, ShowTime!
Disclaimer: I do not own Kamen Rider or Code Geass
Stage 10: A Message from Kyoto and the Past
(At the Viceroy's Palace)
Everyone was arguing whether they should start filling in the subway tunnels. They said that doing so would further fuel the rebellion and give the Chinese Federation an excuse to attack but…
"They already have an excuse thanks to Eternal! He's growing stronger and bolder everyday along with his forces!" Cornelia pointed out. The subject of Eternal, his Riders, or the Black Knights made everyone in the room seem troubled.
"The Viceroy is right. Recent evidence in the mountains proved that Eternal was the one behind the attack of Narita. Not to mention how he easily defeated our forces." Darlton said. Cornelia cringed if it wasn't for Cyclone disobeying her orders to help Eternal…
"Has there been any effort towards finding him or the Black Knights?" Cornelia asked.
"Other than finding the device that Eternal used to cause that collapse, no. They are everywhere and nowhere at the same time." The Vice Minister said. Cornelia had a sour look on her face. Eternal and his forces made a mockery out of the Britannian forces that day especially since they damaged the Lancelot. One can only wonder how Lloyd is taking this.
(At the Repair Station)
Lloyd had a face filled with shock as he looked at his damaged Lancelot but his expression changed to the opposite when he saw the Club's performance through the Lancelot's cameras. But it soon went back towards being shocked when he looked at the Lancelot and vice versa.
"Viceroy, what should we do?" Guilford asked. Cornelia got up.
"I need to make a call real soon." Cornelia answered before leaving the room.
(At Ashford Academy)
Lelouch was walking towards the Student Council meeting room as he recalled a spar he and the others had.
(A few hours ago)
Eternal was dodging Accel's sword as CC and Rai were watching after they had their turn. Orpheus, however, heard a possible lead on his uncle and to look further into it.
Eternal soon blocked Accel's next attack with his knife and gave punch to the gut with the other hand. Accel stumbled back and barely blocked Eternal's knife. Eternal then did a leg sweep, making Accel crash on the floor.
Just as Accel was about to get up Eternal quickly got her sword and pointed it towards her neck.
"I win…again." Eternal said.
"Great…can we stop now?" Accel asked. Eternal simply reverted back to his civilian form. Accel looked at Lelouch.
"Lelouch, do you care about setting Japan free?"
"In a way, I do but I don't at the same time." Lelouch answered before leaving.
Lelouch could sense how angry Kallen was when she found out about him being Eternal but ever since then she's been a little cold towards him. But as long as Japan can be independent she can't complain. He, Kallen, and Rai decided to take a day off from school.
Rai was trying to find more info on his past while Kallen was practicing how to use the Accel Memory.
As for CC. after that battle, she and Lelouch got off into a better relationship but they still argue about things time to time. He still didn't trust her completely but he understands her a little better now. He also rebuilt her LostDriver, with the security functions still built in.
"I wonder what they're doing now."
(At the hideout)
Accel swung her sword at Cyclone which pushed her back towards a wall. Cyclone soon sees another attack coming and dodged it. She gave Accel a swift kick to the head. Accel stumbled back before taking a breather and putting her sword away.
"I still don't get why you wanted to spar with me and not the others." Cyclone said.
"Rai is good but he fights just like Lelouch, which is way too much for me right now. Orpheus…should I even have to say?"
"Good point." Cyclone said before looking at the time. "Well, I think that's enough. I'm hungry for pizza right now." She said before reverting back into CC. Accel did the same and placed her sword in a guitar case. It wasn't exactly the best way to carry a sword but it was better than nothing.
"Where exactly are you getting all this pizza?" CC showed Lelouch's credit card.
"What do you think?"
"So…CC, how did you get involved in this?" Kallen asked.
"What do you mean?"
"Why are you helping Lelouch? You don't seem like you care about what's going on."
"You're right, I don't. However, Lelouch made a promise to me."
"A promise?" Kallen seemed suspicious.
"Yes, regarding our future. That's all I'm saying."
"What like romance or something?" Kallen joked.
"Don't be ridiculous, I have no feelings for that boy." CC defended herself.
"Sure, whatever you say. By the way, don't forget that we have a meeting later with the rest of the Black Knights." Kallen stated before she left. CC just stared at the door in her own thoughts.
"…"
"You're taking her side?"
"…"
"What do you mean, 'I'm soft on the boy'? He's nothing more than a-."
"…"
CC just pouted before leaving while the Frog Pod was hidden somewhere safe and was recording the whole thing.
(At the docks)
Rai just arrived at the warehouse where Orpheus would be. He knew about Orpheus's past and that he would kill his uncle the first chance he got. Still, Orpheus was Rai's comrade and just wanted to check on him.
He went inside before being tackled. He looked up to see his attacker, which was Orpheus.
"Orpheus, calm down."
"Rai? What are you doing here?" Orpheus asked as he got off of Rai and helped him up.
"I just wanted to check up on you. You've been very secretive these past few days." Rai explained.
"Sorry, but…I'm close to finding him." Orpheus said as he fixed his hat.
"Your uncle?" Orpheus nodded before leading him to a nearby terminal. On it was a picture of Oiaguro Zevon and the rest of Pluton, an organization dedicated towards handling dirty jobs for members of the Royal family.
Orpheus cringed at the picture. He remembered how his love, Euria, was killed by his uncle when she and Orpheus took refuge in Hungary.
"What exactly is this lead?" Rai asked. Orpheus brought up a picture of one of the members of Pluton arriving in Area 11.
"Bernard Lexington. A very powerful noble and a high ranking officer of Pluton has arrived in Area 11 just a couple weeks ago on a top secret assignment." Orpheus said.
"You think he could lead you to your uncle?"
"If he can't, he could lead me to someone who can." Orpheus answered.
"We should let Lelouch and the others know-." Before Rai could finish, Orpheus was at his face.
"Listen to me, I've been waiting for years to hunt down that man and I don't want anybody to get in my way. Even Lelouch won't stop me from getting him." Orpheus said in anger. This surprised Rai, Orpheus had a slacking personality but this side of him was…new.
"In that case…let me help you." Rai suggested. Orpheus thought about this.
"Why?"
"You're obviously going to need help without attracting attention, even as a Rider. With my help, I think you could pull it off." Rai said. He also had his own reasons. Lately, he's been having fragments of his past and he remembered that his family was involved with a Britannian noble. Maybe he could get some info too.
"Fine, but out of respect, I'll give you a fair warning: if you get in my way…" Orpheus brought out the Skull Memory and pressed on it for emphasis.
"SKULL!"
"…I will kill you." Orpheus said as he placed the Memory away.
"Okay." Rai responded. "So, any idea where he is?"
"My resources intercepted a call that Lexington will meet up with a contact sometime around tonight at a construction site. I just need to make the necessary preparations before we can begin."
"Okay then, that should give me enough time to attend the meeting between the Black Knights and Kyoto. Are you coming?"
"Maybe, if the resources from Kyoto are as good as they say…" Orpheus said before trailing off while thinking about the uses for some new equipment.
"Good, now let's go. Meeting's in a couple of hours and I feel like getting some lunch."
"Are you going to ask Kallen for experimentation?" Orpheus asked, going back to original personality. Rai blushed.
"W-What are you talking about!?" Orpheus shrugged.
"Oh nothing. Anyways, I'm hungry too." Orpheus said before storing everything in his computer on a flash drive.
(Later at the mobile base)
Lelouch, hooded, was sitting down on the couch with CC, hooded, right next to him. Kallen, who was wearing her new outfit and carried her sword on her back with a proper sheath, was talking with some of the other Black Knights.
When Rai and Orpheus arrived, Ohgi thought it was the best time to give Lelouch the letter.
"What's this?" Lelouch asked as he began reading the letter.
"A love letter."
"Oh? From you?"
Tamaki laughed.
"And they say you have no sense of humor!" He said.
"You laugh too much." Kallen commented.
"She's right." Rai said.
"It's an official letter from Kyoto. They urgently request a meeting." Ohgi explained while Lelouch had a blank look.
"Is this really a big deal?"
"A big deal? It's Kyoto!" Kallen exclaimed.
"If they accept us, which means funding and support. It could solve our financial crises." Lelouch was slightly surprised.
"Financial crises? There shouldn't be any problem if you're following the budget plan that I laid out."
"Well…" Ohgi began.
"Well, don't look at me!" Tamaki started. "We're turning into a big organization now! That means more expenses y'know!"
"Like fancy dinners for the new recruits so you can show off?" Kallen said.
"Hey!"
"I know where you've been taking them…big spender!" Kallen called him.
Tamaki flinched.
"You know about that!?"
Lelouch let out a sigh. What was he thinking when he appointed Tamaki in charge of the treasury?
"We'll put Ohgi in charge of the treasury for now." Lelouch decided.
"Hold it right there! I'm the one in charge of the cash! That's my job!" Tamaki objected.
"If you want me to trust you then show me results." Lelouch said.
"Says the one who hides his face from his comrades!" Tamaki said. Lelouch made no reply.
"How about it, Eternal?" Tamaki said.
"Hey, uh…" Ohgi started. Kallen started to defend him.
"Eternal is not the problem! He's smart enough to outwit Cornelia, with or without us! That's why he's the leader of the Black Knights and the Kamen Riders! Do we really need to know more?" Kallen said. Soon there were a whole bunch of arguments taking place with Lelouch and CC as the only ones staying calm.
Lelouch pulled out a harmonica and started playing on it. Everyone soon stopped and looked at him while listening to the tune. The song was unfamiliar but it was pleasant to hear. They allowed him to finish before he looked at them.
"Eternal?" Ohgi started.
"I would like to think about the situation. Everyone else is dismissed." Lelouch instructed.
Lelouch, CC, and Kallen were in his private quarters while everyone else went their separate ways. Rai and Orpheus also left to take core of something…personal.
"I didn't think you would calm them down with just a simple instrument." Kallen said.
"I'm actually surprised that he could even play a simple instrument. Eternal, the White Devil, can play a harmonica." CC commented.
"I only did that to calm everyone down besides I do take some pleasure out of the simple things of life." Lelouch said as he was playing with the harmonica on his desk.
"So what are we going to do about Kyoto?" Kallen asked. Lelouch looks at CC.
"I got an idea from something you said. Despite Kyoto's intentions, we need their power if we're going to make a difference." Lelouch said with Kallen leaving.
"That's enough for me to know. By the way, do you know where Rai and Orpheus went off to?" Kallen asked. She saw them leaving earlier ago when asked why they responded they just had to do something.
"No besides they're Riders, they can take care of themselves." Lelouch answered. Kallen seemed to be in her thoughts before leaving. CC looked back at Lelouch.
"Is that what you truly wish for? If it's at the very core of your reason for living then I'll help you."
"Then do it. CC, I need you." Lelouch said.
"I understand. By the way, what song was that? I never heard it before." CC said. Lelouch looked back through his memories. When he was shown Katsumi's memories, he found one of him playing a harmonica. Lelouch wanted to use that song for Nunnally to smile. She always liked that song. He smiled back at a certain memory.
(Seven years ago)
Lelouch was looking around the house that he, Suzaku, and Nunnally took refuge in. Lelouch stared at his Eternal Memory before putting it away. He was looking for something to entertain Nunnally with. He looked through the drawers and found an old harmonica. He smiled when he remembered one of Katsumi's memories regarding it. He soon went back to the others.
"Hey Lelouch, did you find something?" Suzaku asked.
"I found a harmonica." Lelouch answered.
"It would be pleasant to hear some music but…I don't think anyone knows how to play it." Nunnally answered in a sad tone.
"Not quite." Lelouch answered with a smile. He soon started playing it and began mimicking Katsumi's song. Suzaku and Nunnally found the song pleasing and were listening with a smile. Lelouch was playing the best he could and when he was done everyone was clapping.
"Wow Lelouch, that was really good!" Suzaku commented.
"It really is! I had no idea you could play it like that. Where did you learn it?" Nunnally asked.
"Just something…that I picked up a while ago." Lelouch answered.
"Maybe you should keep that harmonica, big brother. It would be pleasant to hear it again." Nunnally said with a smile.
"Yeah, maybe I should." Lelouch said as he placed the harmonica in his pocket.
(Present)
"That song…is just a part of me." Lelouch answered as he placed the harmonica back in his pocket. CC didn't quite get it but seemed satisfied enough.
"Ok, anyways, let's hear your idea." CC said as Lelouch answered.
(At a construction site)
"I'm telling you I saw an intruder right here." A Britannian soldier as he and his fellow comrade checked where he thinks that he saw an intruder.
"I don't see anything. This is just a waste of-." Before he could finish, the Britannian solder grabbed his head and twisted it, breaking his neck. Soon that soldier morphed into Orpheus. Orpheus turned off his Geass.
"Alright Rai, we're clear." Orpheus said as a hooded Rai stepped out from the shadows.
"This is the meeting spot?" Orpheus nodded.
"I was hoping to listen in before we take Lexington." Orpheus explained. "Za Dien and Ganabati are waiting outside with the truck."
"Got it, where's the meeting?"
"It should be in the second floor of the building." Orpheus said as the two progressed upstairs. They placed their LostDrivers on in case of this going haywire. They tried their best to avoid any guard they see and were either knocking them out or discreetly killing them.
They soon managed to arrive at the meeting point and were hiding out of sight. They took a peak to see Lexington and some other government official
"I can't believe you would have me come to Area 11 like this. You know how our unit hates doing this in such rush especially Zevon." Lexington started.
"I know but we do need you here to take care of something."
"Which is?" The man soon showed a briefcase. "This is what's left of Code R's research on the girl along with some other things. You're job is to make sure this gets delivered to the homeland safely."
Orpheus knows about Code R from Lelouch and decided to make his move now by taking out his silenced pistol and fired at the man's head along with two other guards.
Lexington and the remainder of the guards looked at Orpheus in surprise.
"Who are you!?"
"No one real special." Orpheus said.
"So much for subtlety." Rai muttered. Lexington tries to escape with the case and Orpheus was on his tail while the guards try to pin Rai down.
"Damn it!" Rai said before getting the Joker Memory out.
"JOKER!"
"Henshin!"
Rai quickly placed it in and tilted the slot.
"JOKER!"
Rai got up and transformed into Kamen Rider Joker and started fighting the guards.
"I-Is that one of the Kamen Riders!?" A guard let out.
"Are the Black Knights involved!?" Another guard said before Joker kicked those two out of the building.
"Damn it, Orpheus." Joker muttered before fighting more soldiers.
Orpheus was chasing Lexington while shooting the troops that were in his way. The two made it outside.
"I'm being chased! Cover me!" Lexington screamed at the guards. Before the guards responded, Orpheus picked up an Assault Rifle and started a firefight.
Lexington took cover but his brief case opened. He looked to see Orpheus still firing and took the time to get everything. He notices a weird flash drive among what was on the ground and tried to pick it up.
Joker just finished the last of the guards and made no sure there were no witnesses. He looks outside before seeing Orpheus in the middle of a firefight. Joker quickly went to the roof and placed the Memory in the Mximum Drive slot.
"JOKER! MAXIMUM DRIVE!"
Joker jumped with his leg burning purple in a side kick position.
"RIDER KICK!"
Joker landed where the guards are and they exploded. Orpheus got out of cover as he sees Joker approaching him.
"You're welcome." Joker said before they started to hear a roar.
The two look to see a bird like monster that screeched in their ears.
"What is that!?" Joker questioned.
"It's a Dopant." Orpheus answered. He and Rai were informed of what could happen if the T2 Memories were injected into someone without a Driver.
The Bird Dopant flew and lunged at them. The two both rolled out of the way and Joker charged before fighting. Orpheus got his hat off and his Memory out.
"SKULL!"
"Henshin!"
Orpheus placed the memory in before pushing the slot.
"SKULL!"
He transformed into Skull and got his hat back on before joining Joker. The Bird Dopant scratched Joker's chest, making him fall on the ground, while Skull punched the Bird Dopant in the face, making him stumble back. Skull helped Joker back up.
The Bird Dopant got and screeched again before flying up to the roof of the building and throwing any construction materials down on them. The two took cover until Skull brought out a weird gun and fired at the Bird Dopant. The Bird Dopant fell hard on the floor.
"Where'd you get that?" Joker asked. Skull placed his Magnum away.
"One of Eternal's new toys. He said this was just a prototype but…I couldn't help myself." Skull explained before seeing the Bird Dopant getting up. The Riders charged at him and gave him a double side kick.
The Brid Dopant flew to the ground again before getting up and firing its wings. Skull quickly got out his Magnum before placing his Skull Memory in and closing the Magnum.
"SKULL! MAXIMUM DRIVE!"
"SKULL PUNISHER!"
Skull fired multiple rapid shots at the feathers before firing one last shot at the Dopant. Joker charged with his Memory in the Maximum Drive slot.
"JOKER! MAXIMUM DRIVE!"
"RIDER PUNCH!" Joker announced as he punched the Bird Dopant with a purple flaming fist.
The Bird Dopant started sparking and that's when Skull grabbed him and his rib cage slowly opened with a purple aura coming out. That aura soon turned to purple ethereal skull and it screamed at him, blowing him away before it went high up in the air.
Skull placed his Memory in the Maximum Drive slot before jumping high in the air with one hand on his hat to make sure it doesn't fall of and another tapping the Maximum Drive slot.
"SKULL! MAXIMUM DRIVE!"
Skull then kicked the skull and was launched towards the Bird Dopant. It collided with him, leaving a huge explosion. When it faded all that was left was an unconscious Lexington and the T2 Bird Memory.
Skull picked up the Memory before checking Lexington's pulse.
"He's alive." Skull said before carrying him over his shoulder. "Let's leave before someone investigates." Skull said before leaving.
"Orpheus…" Joker said before grabbing the case and following him.
(The next day at the hideout)
Lelouch was looking for his Magnum Prototype and Kallen and CC tried helping.
Rai and Orpheus show up.
"What's going on?" Rai asked.
"The boy lost his toy and we're being dragged to help before the meeting." CC said. Orpheus went to Lelouch before placing the Magnum on the table.
"It works." Orpheus said. Lelouch gave him a glare.
"Orpheus, don't touch my stuff! At least not without getting a proper test done and also-." Before Lelouch finished Orpheus got the Bird Memory out and placed it flat on the table. Lelouch quickly grabbed it and examined it. "Where did you find this!?" He asked.
"Some of my informants got lucky." Orpheus explained.
"I see." Orpheus then showed the case.
"What's this?"
"That informant also led me to some of Clovis's notes regarding his experiment." Orpheus said.
"I helped." Rai said.
"Really? How did you two come across this?"
"It's a long story." Orpheus answered.
"Okay, we're going to have a talk after the meeting." Lelouch said before placing the Bird Memory in his pocket.
"Do I have to go?" Orpheus asked. Lexington was locked up in the warehouse and Orpheus and Rai were eager in to interrogate him.
"Yes, I have an idea." Lelouch answered.
"Fine, let's hear it." Lelouch then whispered into Orpheus's ear.
(Later)
Lelouch was waiting for the limousine and when it did the driver's window opened.
"I was told to wait for you and your comrades by my master, where are they?" The driver asked.
"They're patrolling the area so that we wouldn't be disturbed. I was just about to call them in…however before I do." That was when Lelouch activated his Geass.
A few minutes later, the limo was moving with Lelouch, CC, Kallen, Rai , Ohgi and Tamaki. Orpheus said that he still had to do that thing and allowed the others to move.
Everyone was silent as they were caught up in their own thoughts.
"This is taking too long. When do we get there?" Tamaki said, finally breaking the silence.
"Will you just chill out? You're embarrassing." Kallen replied.
The car soon stopped and started moving oddly.
"What the hell?" Tamaki started.
"We're going up."
"Seems like it." Rai replied.
The car soon stopped and started to move normally for a moment before stopping again. The driver opened their door.
"This is where my master is waiting for you. Sorry for the inconvenience."
Everyone looked out the window before figuring out where they are.
"This…is the Fuji mines?" Ohgi started.
"But that's not possible! There's no way we can be here!" Tamaki objected.
"It has to be Mt. Fuji! There's only one mountain like this!" Kallen said.
"That means the Sakuradite is right below us? The damn reassure that started the war! You know what they do to intruders here!? Execute them!" Tamaki replied.
"Their power reaches all the way up here? Man, this Kyoto has to be amazing!" Ohgi noted before the light went out.
"It's repulsive." A voice noted.
Everyone looked to the origin of the voice and they see a man whose face is hidden behind a curtain.
"Mt. Fuji…a sacred mountain once known for its clean water and quiet beauty. Now it is bent to the Empire's will as a place hideous violation, a reflection of what Japan has become. It pains me so. I apologize for not showing my face, but Eternal, your face is hidden as well. Unfortunately, I cannot allow this. To trust you, I must know who you are. Therefore, you will show me your face!"
Soon four Burai appeared and aimed their guns at them. Lelouch took out the eternal Memory and placed his LostDriver on. He pressed on it.
"ETERNAL!"
Lelouch placed it in and tilted the slot without saying henshin.
"ETERNAL!"
Lelouch transformed into Eternal. Everyone else got their Memories out.
"CYCLONE!"
"JOKER!"
"ACCEL!"
"Henshin!"
"CYCLONE!"
"JOKER!"
"ACCEL!"
Everyone transformed and appeared to be ready.
"So these are the Kamen Riders that I've been hearing about?" the man said. Accel went in front of Eternal.
"Don't make us do this, please." Accel said. "Eternal has given us power and victory! That should-!"
"Silence! Now, which one of you is Ohgi?"
"T-That's me." Ohgi answered.
"You will remove Eternal's helmet." The man instructed.
"I don't think we have much of a choice." Cyclone said as Ohgi walked up to Eternal.
"Ohgi!" Accel said.
Ohgi soon started to take off his helmet.
"Sorry, Eternal. But, we need a reason to our faith in you too. So help us…to put our trust in you."
Ohgi removed the helmet but not revealing Lelouch but…Orpheus. Everyone, except CC, was shocked.
"Sorry to disappoint but…I'm not Eternal." Orpheus said.
"Is this true? And that you're not Japanese?"
"Quite so…Taizō Kirihara, clan chief of Kyoto." Orpheus said.
"Anyone who identifies him must die!" A guard said.
"Especially if he isn't Japanese!" Another guard said.
"Hey! Hold on ! I'm not part of this!" Tamaki panicked before one of the Burai fired its slash harkens at its fellow Burai. It withdrew a tonfa and bashed the other Burai before moving to where Kirihara and the two guards were at. It pointed its gun at them before a voice came out of its intercom.
"You're soft, and your methods and thinking are outdated." It said before the cockpit opened revealing the real hooded Lelouch. "That is why…you'll never win!"
"Eternal!" Everyone shouted except Orpheus and CC.
"W-When did you?" A guard questioned before aiming his guard.
"Hold on!" Another guard started as he noticed Lelouch holding a remote. "He can fire at us with that remote! Everybody stay back, don't make a move!"
Lelouch stepped down from the Knightmare and approached Kirihara. Since the Burai was parked in front of them, they couldn't really see them.
"Taizo Kirihara, founder of Kirihara Industry which has monopoly on Sakuradite mine, formerly a key backer of the Kururugi regime. However, when Japan fell, you dodged the tribune as by collaborating with the colonial rulers. Commonly known as Kirihara the Traitor. In reality, you are one of the leaders of the Six Houses of Kyoto, who support resistance groups throughout Japan, a double agent…how cliché." Lelouch summarized.
"Show some respect, you swine!" A guard called out.
"Stop!" Kirihara called out.
"It's as you said though…I, am not Japanese!" Lelouch revealed. The Riders acted to be visibly surprised while everyone else was.
"Is he serious!? No wonder he never shows his face…" Tamaki noted.
"If you are not Japanese, then why do you fight for Japan? What is it you want?" Kirihara asked.
"The destruction of Britannia."
"And you believe that is possible? That only you can do it?"
"I can because I must. I have reasons that compel me inexorably. I'm actually glad I'm dealing with you…" Lelouch said before taking down his hood. Kirihara had a face of shock.
"It's you!" Kirihara recognized.
"It's been a long time, Lord Kirihara."
"Is it really you? It's been eight years since that family received you as a hostage." Kirihara said as he remembered Lelouch and Nunnally staying with the Kururugi family years ago.
"Yes and I appreciate you taking care of me back then."
"If I hadn't come tonight, were you planning to take a messenger as hostage?"
"Not at all. I came only to ask for your help, that's all I'm seeking from you." Kirihara had a smile on his face.
"So the flower that was planted eight years ago has finally blossomed…" He said before laughing.
"I can't see him." Tamaki said while trying to get a better look before Accel stopped him.
"Ohgi!" Kirihara called out.
"Y-Yes?" Ohgi answered.
"This man is a true mortal enemy of Britannia. His face must remain hidden for vital reasons. I urge you to follow Eternal. And I guarantee that if you do, we will assist you generously with intelligence and strategic support."
"We thank you!" Ohgi said.
"I am grateful, Lord Kirihara." Lelouch said as he turned his back on him.
"Are you embarking n the path of blood?" Kirihara asked. Lelouch looked at him with a smile.
"Indeed…if that is my destiny." Lelouch answered before putting his hood on. Lelouch walked around the Knightmare before stopping.
"By the way, the one with the silver hair and one who acted as my double…"
"The two from your request? That would be Rai and Orpheus, correct?" Lelouch nodded.
"Yes, are they here?"
"Yes, along with their maker. Rai and Orpheus, come here." Joker and Orpheus reverted back to normal. Lelouch stopped Orpheus as he held up his hand. Orpheus gave him back the Eternal Memory.
"Thank you, I've felt naked without this." Lelouch said before going back to the Burai and moving it.
"I observed you two and from what Eternal said, you two are worthy of the name Kamen Rider."
"I wouldn't say it like that." Orpheus answered him.
"Yeah, we were just doing what was necessary."
"Necessary like inheriting the name Kamen Rider itself. Anyways, some new machines arrive for you two."
"New machines?" Both of them wondered.
"I've requested some new machines for you two to use that are as good as the Guren. Consider them as little present from me." Lelouch explained.
"Thank you." The two replied.
"Follow me." Kirhara instructed and the two did so.
(Later at the hideout)
"I still don't get why you didn't tell us about your plan." Kallen said.
"I had to make your shock believable." Lelouch explained.
"Also how did you know Kirihara? What did he mean when that you were received as a hostage?" Kallen asked. Instead of an answer, Lelouch's face cringed when he remembered that past but it wasn't all that bad.
"That's a story for another time, Kallen. I really don't want to talk about it."
"But-."
"He said enough is enough." CC interjected. The two were slightly surprised at what she said.
"Fine." Kallen finally gave in. "So what's next?"
"I do have something in mind but nothing really official. I'll let you and the others know soon."
"Ok then." Kallen answered before leaving.
"I wonder if Rai and Orpheus are enjoying their new toys." Lelouch thought before taking out his harmonica and playing it.
(At Mt. Fuji)
Rai was in the cockpit of a blue Knightmare. Its body resembled the Guren except its Radiant Wave Surger was made into the left arm and seemed downgraded while the head looked completely different. This Knightmare was called the Gekka.
Orpheus was in the cockpit of a similar Knightmare. It looked exactly like the Guren but was white and had light blue colors with a horn that is similar to that of a beetle's and instead of a Radiant Wave Surger it had a 7-Type arm. This was the Byakuen.
The two Knightmares activated and were looking at six Knightmares.
"You ready?" Rai asked.
"Let's put on one heck of a show." Orpheus said before the two Knightmares charged at a group of six Burai.
Rai's Gekka pulled out a Revolving blade and slashed the tonfa of a Burai before slicing its legs off and stabbing its head. Just as another Burai charged, the Gekka activated its Radiant Wave Surger when it grabbed the Burai in the chest. The pilot ejected before the Burai exploded. Then another Burai fired its gun, the Gekka dodged the shots before slicing its legs, catching the torso with its claw, and activated the Radiant Wave Surger before the the pilot ejected and the Knightmare exploded.
Orpheus's Byakyen was dodging shots as it fired its ultra-output Electromagnetic Accelerator Cannon. One the Burai soon exploded after too many shots, making the pilot eject. Once the Byakuen got close enough it transformed its arm from the cannon to a scissors blade. It placed the blade on the waist of a Burai before they closed. The Byakuen then kicked it, making the two halves separated. It soon looked at the remaining Burai before slicing its arms off and finally its head.
From an observation room, a few people were watching among them were Kirihara and Kaguya Sumeragi.
"Impressive." Kirihara noted.
"There's certainly more than meets the eye with them." Kaguya noted.
"Of course." A young lady with dark skin, yellow hair, and was holding a tobacco pipe. "What do you expect out of my children?" Rakshata said.
(At the Viceroy's palace)
"Yes, the situation does seem desperate." A voice from the phone said.
"Which is why I need your help." Cornelia said.
"I'm surprised, I thought you wanted to take care of this yourself."
"This Eternal is no joke, he defeated me in strategy and combat twice. I'll appreciate any support I can get."
"And you'll have it, Sister. Just expect us in a few weeks."
"Thank you…Marrybell."
(Somewhere else)
A man was on the top of building. He had gray hair and was wearing headphones. And in his eyes were the Geass Symbol. He was playing with a USB with a letter on it. When he tossed it, he catched and pressed on its button.
"VIOLENCE!"
AN: There's my latest chapter! Sorry it took a while but hey better late than never. Also I know that the Glinda Knights weren't formed until after the Black Rebellion but I wanted them to form earlier to make some kind of suspense. So in case you didn't notice; I dislike Shirley so she won't be involved with the Mao arc. Now, time for some responses.
Fireminer: Soon, just be patient. Also I do have plans for Core but not in this story.
Hakuryukou79: I want to say so much but I can't give it way. All I have to say is that there are drawbacks when he uses the Violence Memory. Alright, I'm done, goodnight.