Chapter 20: From the Heart
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Before the Black Knights just had trouble getting a motorcycle or a duel runner, now we have a submarine! I bet that the Military District of India will be pissed if we're caught by the Britannians. How does Rakshata do it?
"Now then, due to our recent reorganization, a few changes have been made. Our new Chief of Military Affairs will be Kyoshiro Tohdoh." I said
"Taking charge of all intelligence, espionage, and all public relation matters, Diethard Reed." Said Zero
"This Britannian pretty boy?" asked Tamaki
"Not to mention his media talent." Said a male member
"Zero, Black Rose, I'm not racist, but what's your reasoning of putting one of them in such a sensitive position?" asked Nagisa
"Reasoning? And of us I ask you? Zero is not Japanese, but half of the blood that flows through my veins isn't Japanese either, you all know this. What matters is the ability to produce results. Who you are and where you're from are of little consequence." I said
"Alright, alright ready." Said Tamaki
"Our deputy commander will be Kaname Ogi." Said Zero
"Who? Me?" asked Ogi
"You object?" I asked
"Uh, no." said Ogi
"Well you were our leader to begin with, weren't you?" asked a male
"I knew you can't that job, right?" asked another male
"And for research and development, Rakshata." Said Zero
"Who else?" asked Rakshata
"Captain of the Zero and Black Rose squad, Kallen Kozuki." I said
"The Zero and Black Rose squad?" asked Kallen
"An elite guard under our direct command. Think of yourselves as our personal force." Said Zero
"An elite guard… Zero, Black Rose." Said Kallen
"Captain of the first squad will be Shogo Asahina. Second squad, Ryoga Senba. Third Squad, Kizuna Kagesaki, and Tamaki will lead the second special forces. That is all." I said
"I'm the man!" exclaimed Tamaki
"Zero, Black Rose, may I add something? There's one issue that still needs to be dealt with. Suzaku Kururugi and Yusei Fudo have become a focal point among Elevens who are Britannian supporters. I recommend that they'd be assassinated." Said Diethard
"Assassinate them?" asked Zero
"He may be right. You two have been the focus of the resistance movement, the servile masses lack such a hero." Said Rakshata
"People aren't moved by ideology alone, but the Britannians will hold these boys as a symbol. I think that taking them out will be the smart decision right now." said Diethard
"I object. The Japanese would be revolted by such a cowardly act." Said Tohdoh
"Yeah, and the Black Knights are not in the business of killing the defenseless either. What do you want us to do? Get them when they're alone and kill them straight out?" exclaimed Ogi
"Calm down. I'm merely suggesting we minimize our risks in the most efficient way possible, but it's Zero's and Black Rose's call of course." Said Diethard
Later…
"*Sigh* Bishop to Queen Three." I said moving my chess piece
"What's so complicated? Just use your Geass on Kururugi and Fudo." Said C.C.
"Easier said than done for Fudo, he's a Signer like me and Jack. If Jack can't be affected by Geass, then there's no doubt that Yusei can't be affected." I said
"Drop it." Said Lelouch
"So stubborn, why not? Because he's your friend Lelouch, and Sakura's cousin? Or is it pride?" asked C.C.
"All of it." I said
"You might have to kill them otherwise." Said C.C.
"We know." I said
*DING!*
"A text, from Kalin. When will he take the hint?" I exclaimed
"Wait, before you delete it, at least read it." Said Lelouch
"Okay, but only because you said it!" I exclaimed
Dear Sakura,
I talked to Lelouch today about what's going on…
"Seriously?" I asked
"Yeah, he was worried about you." Said Lelouch
…and, I just wanted to say sorry. I don't know what I did or said that made you this mad at me, but whatever I did, I'm sorry. If you want to talk, meet me in the music room after the party.
-Kalin
"Kalin…" I started
Later…
"Okay guys! Time to raise a glass to Kururugi and Fudo here! Valued members of the Student Council and Knights of the Realm. Now let's get this party started!" exclaimed Rivalz
"I'm going to bring some pizza to Nina, be right back!" I exclaimed
I entered the student council room, because that's almost where Nina is always.
"Hey Nina, I brought some pizza. Huh? Who's your friend?" I asked
"My name's Lloyd Asplund, it's a pleasure to meet you." Said Lloyd
"You're Earl Asplund? Well, at least Millie got something right, you do wear a lab coat a lot." I said
"You're a friend of Millie's?" asked Lloyd
"Yeah. Oh, where are my manners? My name's Sakura Avalon." I said
"Avalon? Like the mythical island in the legends?" asked Lloyd
"Yeah, it's actually my mother's maiden name. My father died before I was born due to an illness." I said
"Ah, anyhow, I should be looking for Suzaku and Yusei." Said Lloyd
"Them? They're in the student ballroom." I said
"Thank you very much Miss Avalon. It was a pleasure meeting you Miss Einstein." Said Lloyd
"He's an interesting character." I said
"But he knows his stuff! I can't believe he's an Earl though, and Millie's fiancée." Said Nina
"I know. I brought some pizza. There are a few drinks in the refrigerator." I said
"Aren't you going to the party?" asked Nina
"Nah, I don't do stuff like that, plus, I'd thought you'd get lonely up here all by yourself." I said
"Thanks Sakura. You're a good friend." Said Nina
"So, what are you working on? More chemistry stuff?" I asked
"Do you want me to explain it to you?" asked Nina
"I barely get Mr. Roman's stuff! Because of that, I'm barely getting by." I said
"Oh, I see." Said Nina
"It's okay. I know you like pepperoni, so I got cheese for myself." I said
"Thanks." Said Nina
"Uh, maybe I should check and see how His Lordship is getting along. I'll see you later." Said Nina
"Okay." I said
As Nina left, Kalin entered the room.
"Lelouch told me you'd probably be here. And, well…" started Kalin
"Let me guess, you wanted to know if I got your text. I did, and, before I forgive you, I need to know, why you said those things." I said
"What things?" asked Kalin
"These." I said replaying the call I got the other day
"Those, I can't believe Jack would sink that low!" exclaimed Kalin
"Let me guess, you said those things just to get him off your back, right?" I asked
"Yeah." Said Kalin
"Well, now that I know that you didn't mean any of that, I'm sorry for the misunderstanding." I said
"No problem, if anyone should be blamed, blame me, I'm the one who said those things." Said Kalin
"Point taken." I said
"So Sakura, I just…I just wanted you to know that…well…I…" started Kalin
*BBRRIINNGG!*
"Sorry, hello?" I asked
"Sakura." Said Lelouch
"Oh hey." I said
"We have a mission, as Zero and Black Rose." Said Lelouch
"Okay, I'll be there soon. Sorry Kalin, something popped up. We'll talk more later, okay?" I asked
"Sure. See ya." Said Kalin
Later…
"Euphemia is going to that island to meet a noble for their homeland. Her Knight Suzaku Kururugi and Yusei Fudo will be accompanying her. That far out at sea, the enemy's strength will be limited. It is a golden opportunity. Our objective is to capture the Lancelot, Suzaku Kururugi, Dragonet, and Yusei Fudo. Once we've won the battle, we want Kururugi and Fudo taken safely into custody." Said Zero
"So? What happens after we got them?" asked Tamaki
"Don't worry, just leave that to us." I said
I was in my quarters making some last minute preparations to my deck. I needed to stall for time in order to get Rakshata and her team to activate the Gefjun Disturbers on the island, after that the Sakuradite in our Knightmare will be as good as useless.
Later…
I watched as the battle began to unfold, and I've got to hand it to Tohdoh-sensei, he knew how to fight. It was no wonder he and his men held off all of the Britannians at Itsukushima. Now we needed to wait for Euphemia to receive word of our arrival. And well, she got the memo, looks like Suzaku-niichan and Fudo Yusei-kun are here. I let them follow me and Lelouch, considering that I need to activate my Knightmare's duel mode after all. And now, we have you right where we want you.
"We need to talk Kururugi, you as well Fudo!" exclaimed Zero
"We'd suggest you come out, your secondary systems should still be functioning." I said
"You two will be treated as prisoners under international wall. Of course, if you don't care to talk, we could just gun you down." Said Zero
"So what's it gonna be?" I asked
They got out of their Knightmares.
"We'll get straight to the point Suzaku Kururugi, Yusei Fudo. We want you to join us." Said Zero
"Is that a threat? Well you can forget it. I already told you, results gained through contemptible means are worthless to me." Said Suzaku
"There's no way." Said Yusei
"So, you wouldn't describe the peace we have now as worthless? If Japan had resisted to its very last breath seven years ago, what do you think would've happened? The Chinese and the EU would've stepped in and split Japan in three. They'd be fighting even now. Our current peace is the result of Japan's immediate and unconditional surrender." I said
"That's right, and I've been fighting to preserve my father's peace, ever since it began." Said Suzaku
"You're wrong. Prime Minister Kururugi, elected by the people, didn't choose surrender that condition was selfishly made by his killer. With the government thrown into chaos, surrender became the only logical choice. The will of the people was stolen from them, by a lone criminal pursuing his own selfish agenda!" exclaimed Zero
"How on Earth do you two know that?" asked Suzaku
"Know what?" asked Yusei
"There's only one way for you to atone now. Present the Japanese people with a choice they weren't able to make then. The path they were robbed of seven years ago, fighting Britannia." Said Zero
"Fighting them? That again?" asked Suzaku
"It's an option worth exploring, or would you rather drive the masses towards a future dictated by your own egotism? You call that peace?" I asked
I heard static from Yusei's and Suzaku's headsets.
"May we?" asked Yusei
"As you wish." Said Zero
We heard the orders, and I was outraged! They were giving them up to die! If Yusei dies here and now, and me along with it, the battle between the Light and Darkness would have one victor the easy way, the Darkness.
"Kururugi, what are you…" started Zero
"Hey! Fudo, what the heck?" I exclaimed
"We can't approve of your methods. All we can do right now is this." Said Suzaku
"Have you gone mad?" I exclaimed
He pushed me inside his Knightmare.
"You're going to die here as well, and you don't give a damn about it?" I exclaimed
"Your sacrifice won't be in vain! We're about to kill the most dangerous criminals our homeland has ever known. Your bravery will be remembered for generations!" exclaimed a Britannian soldier
"Shut the hell up! God, there's nothing I hate more than stuck-up Britannians!" I exclaimed
"As much as I don't want to die here either, I have orders to follow. I'm sorry, Black Rose." Said Yusei
"You don't even know me, yet you talk like you do. But why orders, when you can just follow your heart?" I asked
A large airship appeared over us, and I knew what was going to happen if I didn't use Geass. Crimson Dragon, if you can hear my prayer, just this once, let one of your Signers be affected by my Geass!
"Yusei Fudo!" I exclaimed
"Huh?" asked Yusei
"I command you, live!" I exclaimed
My Geass affected him, and oh boy were the Brits mad.
"Major Fudo, follow your orders!" exclaimed a Britannian soldier
Before long, an explosion rocked the Knightmare Yusei was driving, and I fell into unconsciousness.
Aw man! Kalin was so close! Oh, well, there's always next chapter. Please review, and until next time, I'm sakuraphoenix, saying I heart you, signing off for now. See ya!