Chapter ten- blood, sweat and victory
If a graph were to be made of the success of the Black Knights and the Britannian army, you would notice that the Black Knights have slowly increased in successes where as you probably wouldn't believe at this point that the Britannian army was once able to maintain full control.
The Black Knights were riding the tidal wave of success whilst the Britannians were struggling to keep themselves afloat. It probably didn't help that the Black Knights had a motor boat with a working engine (Secret base, advanced knightmares and the Avalon) whilst the Britannians had kiddie floater (out dated gear).
The Black Knights had far too many victories to tell. Under the leadership of Zero, Deception and the senior members victories against the Britannians was like getting money from a bank account.
Three Days after the Kamejima incident
The Britannians were getting desperate. They need a victory quickly. The people had lost confidence in the Britannian army to root out the terrorists. They decided to go the ghettos littered across area 11 and kill off any suspected terrorists.
Of course Zero knew almost immediately due to his Britannian informant and because he predicted that the Britannians would try something stupid. There first attack on the ghettos was at Saitama. Zero laughed out loud, they were never going to get any terrorists; none of the Black Knights were there at all and the rest of the resistance groups were either assimilated into the Black Knights or destroyed. All they were going to do was to increase anti Britannian feelings by showing that they murdered senseless and died for it whilst the Black Knights were going to attempt to help the people there.
He quickly assembled his forces. He put thirty men to act as the operators in Saitama and the rest were to attack later under his command. They were ready to win once again.
Britannian base- day of the attack
The leader in charge of the assault was Duke Alvares. He believed that if they had more forces than the enemy then they would win immediately. He had a simple battle plan split his forces and let them search for any Elevens to shoot and kill.
His advisors tried to go against it but he was as stubborn as a mule. In the end he would pay for his ignorance.
Zero's hidden position in the ghetto
Zero overlooked the abandoned city. To think that this place once held a thriving population of Japanese, he would have to add this in a list of crimes that Britannia must answer for. Zero immediately stopped thinking about it.
"I have to focus on the task at hand. Judging how this new commander sends large teams to search for terrorists and how heavily armed the knightmares are I would say that he favours the direct all out approach. Well that's pretty much what I was hoping for. Britannia must be very stupid to continue to attack using idiotic commanders like this one." Reasoned Lelouch.
He had placed twenty four men in teams of two with six left behind to do a "special" job. The teams of two where to stay near tunnel openings that littered Saitama. They were ordered to attack the forces when zero ordered him to . They were to use hit and run tactics. This was almost going to be a breeze.
Battle ground Saitama 10 am
As planned the Britannians found absolutely nothing. Their were obvious signs of terrorist activity present but nothing of the terrorists themselves. The duke was then reminded by his advisers that Saitama was littered with tunnel opening which they knew of.
The duke without thinking that there could be a surprise attack ordered ten men each to the tunnel sights.
The teams on Sutherlands rumbled on through their designated points. They didn't except any resistance at all considering that the terrorist only had sub par knightmare frames. They hadn't realised that it was the Black Knights they were fighting.
As the men entered the specific buildings they saw a large tunnel entrance in all of the areas. Suddenly they were attacked by unknown forces that came from the tunnel system. The Black knight assailants broke through the line of knightmare and baited the rest to follow.
In other tunnel entrances similar situations occurred. Zero ordered the chased group around the ghetto areas on a wild chase. The men were so concerned at chasing the Black Knights that they realise that the Black Knights were grouping them all in together.
The twenty five vanguard squads converged on to the remains of the city square. The square was surrounded by large multi story buildings that allowed for only two exits.
As the Black Knights exited the square the road before them exploded and the other exit exploded leaving the Britannians completely trapped in the square
From a building far away Lelouch grinned to himself. His plan worked perfectly.
"Now that all the conventional methods of escape were destroyed the Britannians are forced to use their slash harkens to escape considering they must be panicking right now after realising that this was an enemy trap. But by doing so they reduced that group's chances of having survivors," Lelouch thought carefully
"Special group did you finish setting up the 'packages' in the buildings?" asked Zero to the special group.
"Affirmative, Zero sir. They're ready to be delivered upon your call. I've already escaped." Informed the squad leader head.
In the city square the Britannians as predicted used their slash harkens to climb up the buildings. One by one they each climbed up the buildings quickly. Without warning a series of explosions took place at the bottom of the buildings that destabilised the all the buildings in the area. The buildings quickly toppled over towards the city square.
The Knightmare frame pilots screamed loudly. But it was no use. Nothing could save them from being crushed by the tower blocks. The only people that heard them could not help.
Britannian base
Duke Alvares convulsed with rage. How could they have been beaten by terrorists? They were his best men but they were still beaten by those "damned Black Knights."
To top it all off the men that had been killed were his only men. Only a few guarded the headquarters now. But as he increased his rage he did not notice that the few men he had he already been killed.
Five minutes before
Deception had been told by Zero to work with Kallen to bring down the enemy commander. Considering the stupidity of his command as seen just before they weren't excepting much. To both Kallen and Deception he seemed like the kind of commander that relied on brute force and lots of numbers. Normally that would work but against the Black Knights numbers were not enough.
Kallen went first. Her Guren quickly flew out of their hiding spot and rushed at the guards. Using the Guren's arms she grabbed the head of one of the guards and slammed the first knightmare into two other knightmares toppling them over. She proceeded to destroy all three at once using her radiant wave surger.
Suzaku was a bit quieter. He didn't use his chameleon system but he quickly stabbed one guard in the back with his hidden blades and then proceeded to use both of his swords to cut the other two in half. They had both destroyed what little resistance remained to a Black Knights win. The Black Knights had won with at least half of their forces away from battle.
Zero was informed quickly. Out of a derelict building in the ghetto flew a knightmare of a sleek black colour. Its head looked more like the head of Anubis the Egyptian god of the underworld. It was probably made rightly considering how many people zero had sent to the underworld. Zero activated a newly added part to the Gawain added by Lloyd, from the Gawain's back Zero pulled out a massive three metre long scythe with the blade as long as a metre. It looked threating and soon after this battle Zero would be called by another name; Zero, the Black Reaper of the Underworld.
At least two weeks after the events of the Saitama ghetto.
Those three name spread like wildfire. The few survivors of the conflict could only speak of those three names; The crimson red lotus of destruction, The Abyssal Knight and Zero, the Black reaper of the Underworld.
Of course the Black Knights took full responsibility. They had made laughing stocks of the Britannian army again. Most people felt that if the rebelled now with the Black Knights they would liberate Japan.
But Lelouch wasn't going to risk that just yet he needed for the prefect opportunity right now. He knew if they rebelled without the unity of the remaining resistance groups the Britannians could still destroy them with a large force. He needed to concentrate on what they were to do after the liberation.
Lelouch had already discussed it with Suzaku. He had his doubts namely how they were supposedly meant to protect this 'new plan' of Lelouch's but he supported in its ideas and worked secretly with Lelouch to finalise the plans.
Now all he needed was for a excuse to announce Zero's plans to the Black Knights.
Such a time came very soon when news of Chinese federation forces had invaded Kyushu. The Chinese came with various exiled of the former Japanese government including Atsushi Sawasaki who was once a key minister in the Kururugi regime. Their supposed presence in Japan was purely humanitarian and that they wished to remove the Japanese people from oppression.
The Black Knight became excited. Where they finally going to remove Britannian rule from Japan with the help of the Chinese federation forces? Zero quickly arranged a meeting to discuss their current position in the conflict.
Most of the Black Knights had come today to hear the news. They expect that Zero would capitalise on the opportunity join forces with the Chinese federation but they would be surprised.
"We are not joining forces with the Chinese federation!" cried out Zero to the crowd of at least fifty members.
"What? Shouldn't we be capitalising on this? We can free Japan this way!" shouted some of the members outraged.
"Let me ask you; why did you all come here for? To free Japan right! Is Sawasaki really here for Japan? If so why did he flee Japan and come back with Chinese federation forces? If he was truly for the people of Japan then wouldn't it benefit the Japanese by his presence during the oppression?" Responded Deception.
"We would only trade one oppressor for another. Instead let me offer you a more permanent solution; the rebuilding of a new Japan created solely by us the order of the Black Knights!" Zero exclaimed
"What has he gone crazy? Are we sure he isn't plunging us into hell?" some men exclaimed
"Brilliant! Brilliant! Zero never in my wildest dreams did I expect you to do this. I was right to attempt to record your works!" exclaimed Deithard Reed.
"Come let us start our new country by driving out the new invaders!" shouted Todoh and the four holy swords.
A little later- Zero's hidden room
"What! You did what!" shouted Lelouch loudly.
"Like we said; we had competition to see who could make the best upgrades on the knightmare frames but we accidentally went overboard and as a result it would be impossible for any of our troops to pilot the knightmares." Rambled Lloyd quickly.
"This was definitely something Lelouch didn't expect. But it seems that they didn't do anything on the Lancelot, the Gawain and the Guren so maybe we are in with a chance." Suzaku thought.
"Lelouch couldn't we use the Guren, the Lancelot and the Gawain to attack them by surprise? We would certainly have enough power to destroy the enemy main base at Kyushu." Suggested Suzaku.
"We don't know how many enemy forces there would be and as such if we mounted any attack on land they would easily catch us. Even with the chameleon system on the Lancelot it would take up too much energy so that's not an option." Lelouch explained
"I beg to differ Zero. On the bright side to their competition they did create float systems for the Guren and the Lancelot. So that with the inbuilt float system on the Gawain should allow the three remaining units to quickly enter the enemy main fortress and strike at the head before the body has time to react." Commented Cecile.
The three men thought about it and it was certainly the best option that they had. They certainly couldn't wait for their forces to be repaired. They needed to show that the Black Knights were not going to find themselves under the oppression of the Chinese Federation.
They agreed and planned their attack for tomorrow at 2:00am where the Chinese should be at there least alert moment. It was a simple plan just strike into the main forces and destroys the central command. Each unit was required to have extra energy filler since the float unit took up a lot of energy. They quickly bought Kallen to speed and prepared for a fight to decide the fate of the invasion at Kyushu.
2am next day- seas near Kyushu
"Interim Viceroy Euphemia, it's impossible to attack now. The seas are far too violent for us to land any troops. We'll have to try again tomorrow." Informed a Britannian military advisor.
Euphemia was frustrated at the current situation. There was no telling what the Chinese federation would do if they where to advance out of Kyushu. Secretly she had hoped that the Black Knights would allay the situation but she was informed that it was likely that the Black Knights would not participate this battle. But she knew her big brother Lelouch would like to be oppressed by another ruler but even she was at a lost at what they could possibly do.
She didn't like it but she ordered the Britannian forces to retreat.
Kyushu fortress- Chinese Federation base
"It seems that heaven is on our side today Sawasaki. The Britannians can do nothing in this weather." Informed General Cao leader of the Chinese forces.
"Well it's certainly going to make out invasion easier. Once we hit the main centres the Japanese people a sure to rise up against the Britannians and join us. Maybe even the Black Knights will support us." Commented Sawasaki
It was all under the control of the Chinese federation. They would use this invasion as an excuse to allow the Chinese federation to increase its power base in the world considering that it produces 70% of the worlds Sakuradite supply.
The Chinese federation had its forces completely on alert surrounding the base. It had plenty of Gun-Ru's to keep control. No one in their view was ever going to make it into the base without a being destroyed.
Aboard the Avalon – skies above Fukuoka Base
"Pilots of the Guren MkII, Gawain and the Z-01 Lancelot Air Cavalry your mission is fly directly towards the Chinese federation controlled base of Fukuoka. Once there you will attempt to destroy the command centre of the Chinese federation. This will be a quick and deadly strike. We are gambling a lot on the float systems of all three of the knightmare frames so work together to evade any enemy fire on route to the base. This is a one shot mission as it is not possible for a retreat to take place." Briefed Cecile to Zero, Kallen and Deception.
"Well good luck to all of you. Please survive this battle. We're definitely going to get some amazing data on it. It would be a shame to let it go." Remarked Lloyd and Rakshata who where subsequently knocked on the heads by Cecile
All three pilots readied their knightmares. The machines roared into life and activated the float system on their backs.
"Lancelot Abyss, Launch!" shouted Deception
"Guren MkII, Launch!" shouted Kallen as she trailed behind the Lancelot
"Gawain, Launch!" remarked both Zero and C.C
The three knightmare rushed towards the fortress base. They stuck relatively together to ensure that they could provide back up when necessary. Its performance was flawless and they quickly made gains to the base which was on the other side of the coast.
The Chinese federation barely had time to react. They almost disbelieved the reports saying that three knightmare frames where flying on its own and quickly making towards the base. They responded by firing volleys of surface to air missiles at the knightmares.
"You two go into evasive movements. We'll take care of this." Ordered Zero
The Gawain rushed to the front of the triangular formation. Its shoulders opened and charged the new prototype weapon the hadron cannon. Red-black spheres of energy charged in the shoulders and fired as a devastating beam that also fired on of the missiles destroying them.
In response the Chinese federation fired more missiles alternatively to avoid all the missiles being destroyed at once and to give the invaders more work to do.
However the first volley was destroyed by the Guren's radiant wave surger and exploded in a fiery explosion.
The second containing four missiles was dispatched by the slash harkens of the of the Lancelot which slammed onto all four missiles.
By this time the knightmares had already entered the space where surface to air missiles where no longer effective. The three landed in a triangular formation only to be surrounded by ten Gun -Ru's.
The Chinese locked on to the invading knightmare frames on their visual screens.
"Oh my god it's the Black Knights!" exclaimed one man on the command centre
"Isn't that the crimson red lotus of destruction!" shouted one man in disbelief.
"It's the Black Reaper of the underworld. Its Zero!" exclaimed another in shock
"No, it's the rumoured invisible Abyssal Knightmare frame." Whimpered one man in fear.
"Get yourselves together its only three knightmare frames!" shouted General Cao
"All forces destroy these knightmare frames at once." Ordered Sawasaki.
The ten Gun Ru prepared fire on the knightmare frames. However the Guren and the Lancelot jumped straight into the air. The momentary shock allowed the Gawain to pull out its scythe and swing it against three of the enemy forces which cut them in half sideways.
The two leaping Knightmare frames flipped behind the seven remaining enemies. With their enemy's formation destroyed it was easy to quickly dispatch them. The Guren roundhouse kicked three Gun Ru's and used the wave surger to destroy them all. The Lancelot pulled out its two blades and slashed all four frames into pieces. The three knightmare frames had shown astounding teamwork.
The Chinese command centre began to fear for their lives. Desperately Sawasaki opened an open channel and tried to stop the forces. His face appear on all three screens of the big three.
"Zero and his comrades! Please stop this attack shouldn't we be comrades against Britannian?" asked Sawasaki
"That depends Sawasaki. Who's side are you on?" remarked Kallen as her Guren sped for the central tower.
"Why of course on the side that wishes that Japan could be free from oppressors." Sawasaki answered.
"Then why is it that you fled Japan that day? Why didn't you protect its people?!" demanded Deception as the Lancelot fired its VARIS rifle on the entrance to the command centre.
"You people cannot understand! What was there to gain from staying here that day? Japan was to fall that day. Its folly to keep bashing your head against a brick wall." Retorted Sawasaki
"Then you are a coward Sawasaki. You are the lowest piece of trash I have seen. You couldn't be bothered to share the people's pain and fight. No instead you left the struggling to the people. Even the remaining Japanese people fought harder than you. You're content with replacing an oppressive ruler for another in order for you to gain foolish things like wealth and status." Zero replied as he the Gawain flew and fired on the command centre with its hadron cannon
"So in the end we cannot be comrades Sawasaki instead WE WILL DESTROY YOU!" screamed the three leaders of the Black Knights in unison.
The Guren and the Lancelot Abyss entered the command centre through the hole mad by the Varis and rushed in. Some Gun Ru's remained but as they came at them in a straight line the Lancelot fired another VARIS shot that exploded all remaining forces.
Meanwhile the Gawain had destroyed all escape points for all the commanders and proceed directly to the command area where the Gawain crashed through the walls and was momentarily joined by the other two knightmares.
This was undoubtedly a Black Knights victory.
Sorry every one for updating so late. I just had (and is still going through) exams. So please don't hate me for studying. Anyway I hope you liked this chapter. Sorry if its not as diverging from canon as you hoped but please bear with I promise that it will diverge properly.
Chapter eleven preview quote:
"I thought you said that the Japanese where pitful
Please review nicely and here is another question what weapons would you like to see on the knightmares?