Episode 28

Previously: Castor and Pollux have agreed to serve Claire Li Britannia in her quest to preserve the lives of the citizens of the Britannian Empire, and have informed her that Gabrielle has docked on the shores of Almania prior to the battle in Bulgaria. After the battle, Lelouch, Antonia and C2 try to find out who else might be after Lelouch's head and move to ask Leila to set up a meeting with the Knights of St. Uriel to try and get Claire on their side and at the same time the Knights of St. Uriel. Giving them one less force to worry about. Meanwhile, the knights of the round had a heated conversation about loyalties and revenge.


In Alamania...

Claire Li B. marched down the hall with her hands in fists. She didn't feel like she had any right to ask the Knights of St. Uriel to aid her, but the fate of the empire depended on it. What she was asking was for them to fight in a war that wasn't theirs. But she hoped they understood her reasons, agreed with them and heard the determination in her voice. She knew nothing about politics or strategy, but she had her eyes set on a goal. She would find a way to it.

She headed straight to the drawing room where the knights could unwind and pass the time. There, she hoped to find someone who she guessed was a sort of leader, at least he seemed to have the others in control, could rally them and was kind. She immediately saw him after the doors opened.

"Peter," He straightened up from the pool table and bowed, as well as the others in the room, then started towards her.

"Yes, your highness?"

"I'm not sure if to speak in private or not..." She mumbled. "But first, are you aware that Gabrielle La Britannia is here?"

"Not at all." He said surprised. The others were already watching, having not been told to look away, but now looked on more intensely.

"From what I know, she isn't in any of the sectors."

"I know we just met, but it is imperative that you understand at least... She's a threat to all sectors and of the entire empire. Her presence alone makes Almania a target. As you know, the royal family has a tradition of killing their family members."

"Are you referring to yourself?"

"No, I have no interest in the throne." She said, which wasn't exactly a lie. "I know for a fact that there are others after her. I'm certain everyone participating in the race has their own weapon or someone to act as their army. I fear the knights of St. Uriel will be caught up in the fray. Castor, Pollux, and my knight Andreas are allied with me but we want to help if it ever comes to that, and we hope you allow us to fight beside you. The citizens of Almania are in danger as well after all. I don't want any harm to come to them." Peter looked at the others who were scattered in the room.

"It is too soon to say for certain that is the case. But if it comes to that, we will owe you the same service." He said. Claire bowed to him, a show of respect common in Japan.

"I accept your offer. I hope it doesn't come to that."


Back with the Black Knights...

"Are you going to use your geass on them?" I asked. Leila had us wait in the room while she set up a call. It took a few hours to hear a reply to her request and the next morning we were having the scheduled call.

"I'm not sure it will work, so I won't waste it." Lelouch said.

"Sir Peter Clements," Leila started.

"Good morning Commander."

"I have here Zero and his subordinates." She said, introducing myself and C2. While the others were unhappy they couldn't partake, they trusted we would take care of them if we didn't tell them everything. Lelouch often kept them in the dark before and it wasn't a problem because they trusted him completely. With their lives and cause. I wondered if such trust was possible in a royal family.

"There are more but I wanted to keep the attendance small." Leila explained.

"Same. Let me guess, it is about Gabrielle La Britannia." Peter said. My head snapped back.

"How did you know?" Leila asked.

"We have Princess Claire Li Brittania in our care. She mentioned Gabrielle docked a Brittanian ship and not too far away was the Glinda Airship." He explained.

"That's why we requested an audience," Lelouch started. "To warn you."

"We appreciate it, but we are already prepared."

"Gabrielle Li Britannia has Marrybel Mel Britannia on her side and her forces. Her entire army is at her disposal as well as the Knights of St. Michael."

"The Knights of St. Michael?" Peter repeated in shock.

"We've been recently attacked by Gabrielle and she had a few of the knights of the round behind her. She killed Farnese and took Velaines with her. I am now posing as Grand Master for the sole purpose of keeping the E.U from becoming a war zone because of Britanians. We are not their allies."

"But that title must be passed down by the Grand Master himself. Velaines still has the power to order all four orders to do what he likes. We can't go against them." Peter said. He understood what his 'capture' meant.

"I think it's time for the orders to do what they believe is right, and not just follow orders." Leila said.

"Velaines loyalty does not lie with you or the well being of the E.U. He has his own agenda, and will use you to accomplish it. We have a suspicion she will use Velaines to control the Knights of St. Michael and may attack Almania in order to capture your servitude. We are going to stop them, question is, will you stand in our way?" Lelouch said.

"An all out war?" Peter said in concern.

"Not yet. Her coming attack will only be to force the Knights of St. Uriel to join her. "

"Of...Of course we won't stand in your way. If the position of the Grand Master has been perversed then...I will not allow my comrades to be sent to their deaths for a meaningless point. We fight to protect the E.U. and Almania. That is all." Peter said.

"To protect the E.U. from the Britannians is all we want." Lelouch said.

"What about the Knights of St. Raphael and Gabriel?"

"They Knights if St. Raphael are on our side and so is the Ashra Force and the W-O Unit. But we aren't sure what the situation is in Crosnivibia. We only know Gabrielle La Britannia will be hiding there." Leila explained.

"And if Gabrielle starts a war in the E.U.?" Peter asked.

"We're hoping to end it before it gets that far-" Leila was saying.

"But if it does get to that point, we will fight. Will you?" Lelouch said.

"I won't give you our allegiance yet." Peter answered. Then we would have to prove ourselves? I thought to myself.

"Understood." Lelouch said.

"We will notify you if we catch anything."

"So will we." Leila told him, and Peter exited out of the conversation, ending the call on our end. Peter didn't give us a yes or a no. Perhaps if we proved ourselves, they would be willing to involve themselves in Britanian 'politics' to ensure the E.U. was safe.


Sorry for taking so long, I had crazy work days including overnights and was sleeping to make up the loss of sleep then my mother got sick. Everything's ok and I'm working out what will happen from here on out so you don't have to wait so long for the end.

Thank you Fairy of Stories for following, I appreciate it.