Chapter 12: Calm before the Storm
Peace can only achieve if humanity stop lusting for power.
Fifth Imperial Consort. 5th Empress Dana si Britannia
All warfare is based on Deception
Sun Tzu Art of War
London Thought Elevator, London, British Isle.
June 19, 2018
Gene Smilas one of the grear general in the side of European Union, who with his effort and of the Wyvern unit help halted the advance of Euro Britannia forces almost a year ago is now here in one of the ruins under the Big Ben. He stop, a few steps away from the large stone door and placed both of his hands on the crimson crane symbol and after that he was enveloped by a bright white light..
When the white light lessen, from the ruins where he was standing a few seconds ago he was now in front of a ruins of a platform that look like the Parthenon if it's not in ruined.
While he was staring in the orange sky a girl with black hair with pinkish color at the end wearing a white robe with golden linings was standing on the platform. Upon reaching the platform, he was now standing on the right side of the girl.
"How peaceful isn't it General." The girl said without showing any emotion. "For how many centuries humanity still fond of the word peace but their ways always contradict their means."
"Even though, we, humans will still do what it means to make the world in peace." The General replied.
The girl only stared the sky without saying another word.
"So..what do you think about the new emperor D.S?"
"If i say that he was good would it change how your so called leaders think about him?" The girl called D.S question back.
"Hmm.. I think your right those old men doesn't know who they where facing. I only hope that when that time comes that he will attack E.U he would be truth to his word that innocent people will be spared."
"I'm assure you that he was. But he must proved himself first if indeed he was the one that you humans are waiting for starting from the start of human civilization."
Both of them keep their silent. They were just enjoying the peace on this place even for a while..
Sydney Port, Sydney, Australia.
EUS Napoleon Bonaparte
The Conference room of one of the E.U's biggest ship are quite large compare to other ships. There were 4 tows of wooden table that acts like a desk and has four chairs every table, on the far end of the room in the center is a wooden desk adored of gothic designs sculptured well by an expert artisan and at the back of the desk is a large monitor used if they need to use visuals during meeting or briefing.
Once Leila Group are all seated on their respective seats a door on the left opened and two figures wearing the same E.U military uniform. The first to enter is a young woman with a long braided black hair and based on the number of stars affixed on her uniform her ranked is that of a Field Marshal. The next one to enter is a auburn haired guy wearing a black and blue version of E.U military uniform and based on his insignia his rank is that of a Colonel, he also carrying a stacks of paper in his hands.
The group tried to stand up to show respect to a high ranking officers but a simple waved of hand from the field marshal stops them.
"No need to do that soldiers." The field marshal said after she was comfortably sat on her own chair in front of them. "My name is Jeanne Romée, Field Marshal of E.U military and over all commander of this operation. And this young man on my right is Colonel Jake d' Arc my second in command. Colonel Jake will give each one of you a copy detailing all about Operation Witch Hunt."
A small number of murmurs can be heard. When the murmurs stops the field marshal continues. "Tomorrow exactly at 0600 three Caerleon-class Britannian Airships and the Airship Great Britannia with a few numbers of Knightmare's and Ships as an escort will be leaving Pendragon to Area 11.. I mean Japan for a Secret Meeting with the U.F.N Supreme Council Chairwoman Kaguya Sumeragi. And based on the information from the Intel Division the newly crowned Empress herself would be the representative of the Emperor in the meeting."
"So.. The main objective of this Operation is to Kidnap the Empress before she entered Japan waters am I correct Field Marshal Maam.?" The blue haired Akito said.
"That's Correct, Captain. I know that Japanesse People are honorable enough and dislikes Kidnapping but, we can't just simply refuse since this is a direct orders from the President himself." The field marshal answered while giving emphasis on the word "order" since their is an aura of discomfort within the room upon knowing the objective of the operation they will be participating.
"Field Marshal Maam, with all due respect what exactly is the role of our unit in this operation?" Leila finally said.
"Dont worry about that Colonel Malkal, you will only act as support unit just in case they will request reinforcement from their Hawaii Base your unit will engage them and delay them as long as you can."the field marshal explained.
"How about our own forces? Even just a small forces, Britannian forces are far advance than our own, we even dont have any Flight units so even just destroying one of their Airship will take much effort how we will be able to kidnap the empress?" Claus Warwick asked. Gathering several murmurs of approval from the rest of his group.
"If that will be your only concern, the higher ops with the help of the Australian Government and some of the surviving Britannian Nobles who hates the Emperor provided us with equipments to ensure the success of the operation."
"Are they really ok with asking help with those britannian Nobles? No offense but those nobles are the very same people that think only for themselves right?" One of the soldiers asked.
"We don't have a choice, besides we are only soldiers we only follow what we ordered to do even if it is for good or for worse." Leila is the one who answered the soldier question.
Even she dont like the idea of the nobles helping the E.U since the only reason they were helping is that the emperor strips them from their power and riches that made them untouchable for so many years.
The meeting/briefing last for about an hour and a half it's mostly about the strategy that they will be using and their corresponding roles and positions in the battlefield during the operation.
Emperor Royal Chambers, Exelica Palace, Pendragon.
An exhausted emperor and empress are lying in their bed, between them are the two little princess who unlike them are already sleeping.
"Did you enjoy the pizza witch?" The Emperor asked making sure not to wake up the sleeping princesses.
"Very much my Warlock and for that thank you."the witch replied with the same volume as the emperor used.
The C.C who was cold, rarely show emotions and annoying are now slowly changing she was now showing emotions that she never showed before, she's quite protective especially towards their daughter Stellar and most importantly she now acts like human again. If their is a good thing that happened with C.C their are also something's that remains especially she still loved to tease Lelouch, Her loved for pizza grows stronger since Stellar share her fondness for Pizza and anything that related to pizza and cheese-kun. Good thing that Pizza Hut is now a property of the Royal Family since the Emperor "convince" the owner to donate the company to his efforts of having peace in the world.
"Tomorrow is the day that you and the Black Knights will meet after their betrayal. Are you ready to meet them C.C?"Lelouch asked with a bit of concern in his voice.
"No need to be concern my warlock, just like you said if i will just follow your plans all things will work out alright. And besides I'm not alone, Euphie, Marrybell, and the Knights of Two, Three, Five, Six and Seven will also be joining me in this journey. Meanwhile it is me who is concern for you since only Orange boy is here to protect you."
Lelouch placed a small kiss on C.C right hand to also assured her that he will be fine plus they will only stay in Japan for two days he can live with that.
"Good night and Sweetdreams Witch"
"Good night and Sweetdreams too Warlock."
The witch and the warlock with the two little princess drift towards the land of dreams.
A/N: Next Chapter the Battle Above the Pacific. Read and Reviews everyone! Since this story reach the 15k views i would like to express how thankful i am for all the support with this fanfic even though my way of writing is far from good but all of you still liked it. I hope all of you will still support this story until the end. Merry Christmas Everyone!