A/N: OMG! I DID IT! AFTER THREE YEARS, I've finally finish my FIRST EVER STORY! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? I suppose I could thank everyone that read this fan fiction of mine, since from the start you guys are the ones that keep me from writing all day long. And to be honest, I never expected that it will turn out like this; with over 100 reviews, 100 followers and favorites, and with a total of 62,000 plus of views, I'm truly speechless with how much I have come far. For me, this is just a hobby of mine, and of course to share to you guys my love of Code Geass…so once again…thank you. I have no more words to express my deepest gratitude to every single person who read this piece, which, yes have its flaw (especially in grammar, punctuation, etc.) but to those who kept reading this, even though it hurts your eyes seeing my mistakes, I'm truly glad. And I've done this before, to show my deepest of gratitude, but I'll say it once again:
MARAMING, MARAMING SALAMAT PO! (Thank you very much!)
With that out of the way, instead of shouting out for those who reviewed the last chapter, instead I'll shout out EVERY VIEWER that followed this story. That's right, every one of you. Don't worry for those who favorite this story, you'll get your turn of being called…on the Author's Note down below.
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After the shout out of course is the summary of today's chapter. First is of course a quick recap of the previous chapter.
Tl;dr (Too long; didn't read) In the last chapter, if someone is asking on which part of the episode I based it on it was the final episode of the first season entitled: Zero. In the last chapter, it would tie up the loose end, and of course the climactic conclusion of the Black Rebellion. To the Royals, Suzaku, thanks to Euphemia's reasoning, return back to Lelouch in Area Eleven to protect him if things won't go according to plan. Meanwhile, back in Area Eleven, Lelouch teamed up with Zero, which is his doppelganger from the past, to dispose the last piece in the board before checkmate: the older brother of Charles zi Britannia, V.V. Speaking of V.V, he failed in his attempt to kidnapped Lelouch, to find out where C.C is, he needs C.C to complete the Ragnarok Connection and power up the Sword of Akasha to kill the Collective Unconsciousness otherwise known as God, and he suspect that Lelouch holds C.C so he needs to find him, in Area Eleven. However, due to the war that rages on, he wasn't able to get him, thus failing his mission.
He was about to return back to Pendragon via the thought elevator in Kamine Island only to be stopped by Lelouch and Zero. However, Negoros, also known as Rolo, intervene and stops time and prepared to kill them both. It was thanks to the battle between the Lancelot, Guren and Rai's Gekka that stopped Rolo on his tracks. Because of this, V.V decided to bury all of them alive by bombing the cave, before making his daring escape. Seeing that the cave collapsing, Kallen, due to their orders, save Zero first leaving Lelouch all by his own which is tending Rolo, despite the protest of Zero. Kallen, Rai, and Zero make it out of the Kamine Island alive. Whilst this is happening, Lelouch was still in the cave when the explosion occurs. Suzaku was too late to save him, making him regret for failing his princess and his best friend on saving him.
In this chapter this will be the continuation of the previous one, and of course the fate of Area Eleven and the rest of the characters. Also, since this is the last chapter, this will tie up the loose end of my entire story. Here, we will know what happen and what will happen, more about that later. Anyways, Zero's fate, Lelouch's will be unfolded. Additionally, I want to say that this will be a short chapter and wouldn't go beyond the 10k mark like the previous 10 chapters I've written. However I'll make sure it's concise and still delivers the entire story.
Alright, I've said enough, and I think you already know the drill about the Word Hunt, so I won't tell it you. However, I have a BIG announcement at the end of this chapter, and I know you're going to like it. I guarantee it.
Disclaimer I don't own Code Geass and its Characters.
Furthermore, the OCs appeared in this story isn't mine. S.S and the whole Raven Squad is created by and owned by Shimmering-Sky and Ebony Sword respectively. The OCs I own though is Francis and Gwendolyn Xavier, and of course Elizabeth ni Britannia and Sean Kristoff/Xavier.
So without further ado Chapter 50 of Code Geass: Black & White.
*I'M TOTALLY CRYING RIGHT NOW*
Chapter 50: Black and White.
"The date was August 10 in the year 2010 of the Imperial Calendar. The Holy Britannian Empire had just declared war upon Japan. The Far East island nation had held fast to its neutrality, and now Britannia looms as the world's only superpower. Rights to Japan's underground resources became a hotly disputed issue straining the already deep-rooted diplomatic tensions between the two sides. In the deciding battle for the mainland, Britannian forces introduced into combat the humanoid autonomous armored knight known as the Knightmare Frame. The enemy's forces were far greater than anticipated, and the Knightmares obliterated the Japanese line of defense on the mainland with little effort. Japan became a dominion of the Empire. The country was stripped of its freedom, its rights, and its name: Area 11. The defeated and once proud nation of Japan was rechristened with a mere number."
"Seven years later, a young teenager, who goes by the name of Lelouch Lamperouge, rather his true name Lelouch vi Britannia, an exiled prince of the Holy Britannian Empire, sought vengeance to his father Charles zi Britannia the emperor, for the death of his mother Lady Marianne. In the midst of the battle of Shinjuku Ghetto, he found a mysterious young green haired-girl named C.C to grant him the 'the power of the kings': A power that can compel anyone to do what he wishes. This 'power of the kings' called Geass and his Geass is called: The Absolute Obedience. He will use this new found power to battle the empire that his father ruled and destroy it, and once it's all over he will recreate it in a kind and gentle world that his little blind and crippled sister, Nunnally, wishes."
"However, 'the power of the kings' is just one of his tools that his going to use on battling against Britannia. He also assembled and created his own army; the so-called 'Knight of Justice' and 'Heroes of Japan' his own Knights that will fend off the Empire own Knights…'The Order of Black Knights'. However, unlike the Knights of any Empire, Kingdom, and Feudal System that a Knight only follows the direct rule of a King, Queen or any royalty, or Nobles and swears loyalty solely to them, a Black Knight doesn't directly follow any Royalty or any Lords to obey. Instead, a Black Knight is a 'rogue' Knight. He has no Masters to follow. But the Black Knights Lelouch created, are one that's for the people. His Black Knights protect and serve every person that is in need, may it be Japanese or Britannia, they will help them. They are unbiased, and they serve justice where the government lacks."
"This Order is led by the infamous 'Masked Hero of Justice', 'The Messiah of the Japanese people, 'Britannia's Number one Enemy' and of course 'The Man of Miracles'…Zero. Beneath this mask is none other than, the exiled prince himself, Lelouch vi Britannia. With him leading, the Black Knights won countless victory against the Empire which controls the one-third of the world and considered as invincible to the other superpower countries of the world. Significant battles/ operations include 'The Battle of Shinjuku, The Rescue operation of his old friend Suzaku Kururugi-which is his enemy and the pilot of the Lancelot, Lake Kawaguchi incident, Tactical victory on' Battle of Narita', 'Battle of Port Yokosuka', Rescue operation of Kyoshiro Tohdoh, and the Battle of Fukouka Base . Furthermore, under his leadership, he installed the ideology to his Black Knights that they must serve justice to anyone who deems needs it. Even though he hated the Empire that his father ruled, it wasn't the people he hated, rather the Empire itself and its ruler."
"Under the guise of Zero, this becomes the third persona of Lelouch vi Britannia. The first is, of course, his persona of the exiled prince of the realm and the supposedly dead son of the late Lady Marianne vi Britannia, the same persona that he will use to usurp the throne (more about that later). His second persona is Lelouch Lamperouge; the Lamperouge was actually his mother's maiden name before marrying Charles and the same surname his sister uses when they are in Area Eleven when Britannia conquered it. In this persona, Lelouch is just merely a schoolboy, top of his class, though lazy, popular among girl, Vice President of the Student Council and of course renowned on his mastery of the game of Chess. So much so, that he gambles on a game of chess against nobles all over the Tokyo settlement; he does this so that they can have enough money to accommodate Nunnally's needs-even though they are being supported by the Ashford family, Marianne's old backers. Finally, his third persona, Zero; Zero discarded everything about Lelouch and lives the embodiment of Lelouch's desire. Though he hides his face under a mask, Zero is merely a symbol for anyone who seeks justice. The same thing he wanted for his mother's death. The name Zero, is literally means nothing. Nothing, since his entire being is nothing, because his life is for the people, sacrificing his selfish needs for the sake of others than his own."
"It can be said that out of all three personas, Zero is the one that stands out the most. In here, he showed his true self, the thing he couldn't do when he was a prince and a schoolboy with the student council of Ashford Academy and to his sister Nunnally. Zero's policy is that for him the Black Knights 'are pawns in his own game', which is really befitting since he does play chess and considered himself as king. Also the one characteristic and ideology of Zero that similar on other two personas, though not shown, is that 'everything is just a means to an end'. For him, lives don't matter if this will achieve his goal on achieving a peaceful world; he would kill, lie, EVERYTHING, to get what he needs; even if he needs to do it to his allies or family. This is why he doesn't hold regret when he killed his older half-sibling Clovis and doesn't hesitate when he pulled the trigger on him. When countless of innocent of lives were lost in the battles he conducted he didn't grief, since he knew that in the end, their death will not be in vain. Also, this is why he showed no fear when he faced Cornelia, one of the few siblings he cared about. Although, it gives him positive results in the past…it doesn't go that way all the time. Sometimes, because of his ideology, he gained much less than he expected and becomes his great mistake."
"Enter Euphemia li Britannia": Lelouch's younger half-sibling and Cornelia's blood-related sister, and as a matter of fact…Lelouch's first love. Euphemia, nicknamed Euphy, has a kindred soul and can be argued as the second kindest person for Lelouch, second only to Nunnally. However, this kind and gentle nature of Euphy also lead to her demise. When the li Britannia became the Viceroy and Sub-viceroy of Area Eleven respectively, Euphy decided to give equal rights to the Japanese, saying that they aren't being treated equally. Suzaku, Euphy's Knight, can also be a factor for her decision since both wanted to change the system from within and with no bloodshed. Thus, leading her to create a place where the Elevens can call themselves as Japanese and it will be forever be known as the Special Administrative Zone of Japan or SAZ for short. Though, an interim government of the Britannian Empire, the Japanese still accepts this if this will give them the peace they deserved and long for. For Euphy and Suzaku it was a dream come true. For Lelouch, however, …it was a total nightmare."
"The SAZ would be a bane for him and his plans since this will give the prospect that they were the bad guys to the Japanese people, thus losing support and which eventually lead to the Black Knight's downfall: which is why he decided to stop this SAZ one way or another. Euphy already knew that Lelouch was Zero, but still accepted him, even though, he killed innocent lives, including the life of their older half-sibling Clovis. That is why she accepted him to meet her privately while the SAZ ceremony was still going on inside her G1. Lelouch's problem was solved, alright…just isn't what he plans and supposed to be. Instead of Euphy firing at him, thus exposing the cruelty of the Britannia to the public, Euphy instead massacred the entire Japanese populace inside the zone. And it was all thanks for his Geass that was now out of his control. Though he created a monster, he chooses his plan for a peaceful world than the life of Euphy and then exploited this opportunity to rally the Japanese against Britannia. It forces Lelouch to kill once again another sibling of his family; this time around it was among the ones that he cherished the most."
"Because of this mistake this will become a domino effect for him since he failed on his plan on taking of Area Eleven, and he will soon lose Nunnally to V.V, half of his Black Knights will be lost in the first assault on Tokyo Settlement. Also, he will be captured by his friend now turned enemy Suzaku and be presented to his father where he will rewrite his memory of being Zero."
"A year later Zero will be reborn once again thanks to C.C regaining his old memories. Like before, Zero will try to create a gentler world against the empire he sought to defeat. However, this time, he will also face the person to whom he wanted to have this gentler world to give to Nunnally. Though, conflicted by this revelation, it was thanks to Kallen his Q-1 that persuade him to continue as Zero and create the United States of Japan and the formation of United Federation of Nation or UFN for short. During at this time, many lives that Lelouch cherished the most will lost, like Shirley and Rolo, the latter is the fake sibling his father ordered to spy on him, but in the end Lelouch considered him as family, and in this period he will lose the trust of his Black Knights, the Chinese under li Xingke and Schneizel, the Second Prince of the Realm, and he considered as his equal will now battle against him."
"It won't be soon until he will confront his father and to know his ultimate plan: To kill the Collective Unconsciousness otherwise known as God. He will soon know that his mother also supported and part of the plan of this outrageous plan. With the truth finally revealed, he finally made a conclusion. He disapproves of the plan his parent wishes and decided to kill them both, by the power of his matured Geass. With his father dead, and the whole world in the brink of chaos…Lelouch made a plan that will solve everything, from his mistakes of damning Euphy, the deaths of his loved ones, the peace Kallen and everyone wishes for...this will include Suzaku's wish to change the system from within and the justice he longs for about Euphy's death."
"And this plan is called…'The Zero Requiem'."
"With the help of Suzaku as his 'Knight of Zero' and C.C and possibly others who knows about the plan like Jeremiah Gottwald, Lloyd Asplund, Cécile Croomy, Sayoko Shinozaki and Nina Einstein, he will ascend the throne and control the whole world. To do that, he must defeat the person who will try and stop him, Schneizel, and his secret weapon 'Damocles' that fires FLEIJA warheads. After defeating him and controlling the world through fear and all hatred is now focused on Lelouch. And to finally remove the hatred and advance to the future, the symbol of hatred must be removed…which is Lelouch. And that is what the Zero Requiems final part is: Lelouch, as the bad guy, will be defeated by the hero Zero that is now Suzaku, and because of this, all of the hatred will be gone. Although this is considered as an ultimate sacrifice, he does this to repent the sins he committed in the past; from his mistakes, from the deaths, he has taken and caused, and finally to create a peaceful, and gentler world."
"With his death…the whole world moves forward…and he will now cross the other side…
Or so he thought…"
"The young Emperor of Britannia, Lelouch vi Britannia, accepted his fate on a tragic death; sacrificing his own life for the whole world. He knew what will await him on the other side, though his actions are somewhat noble, it won't be enough to cleanse him for his sins, in turn, he believes that he will go down in hell; truly befitting for a Demon to go down in hell after all. However, instead greeting the fires of hell, or even the gates of heaven guarded by St. Peter, instead, he goes to Cs' world: the same place where he confronted his mother and father, where they commenced the Ragnarok Connection to power up the Sword of Akasha to kill the collective unconsciousness otherwise known as God. Though Lelouch had a hunch that this is the place where all souls go, he didn't believe that he will confront the Collective unconsciousness himself."
"Nonetheless, whatever happens next…he deserved it. Whether it will be a punishment or a blessing, he didn't care…as long as the peace he created prolongs and will still live on until the day Earth is dead, he was glad. Lelouch believed that he must be punished for the deeds he has done when he was alive, however, in a stunning twist of fate, the Collective Unconsciousness was merciful at him. So much so, that he granted him a do-over for everything he has done. That way, he will atone all the sins he committed in the past. Lelouch was skeptical, bewildered, flabbergasted, and it was somewhat felt…surreal to him, for the decision of the Collective Unconsciousness. He tried to deny the offer; however, the Collective Unconsciousness was persuasive and relentless on his assault. Until in the end he finally gives in. With that, he returns in the past to rewrite the history altogether."
"However, unlike last time where C.C was the only one that helps him…he won't be alone on facing his father…"
"When he was blasted back from the past, he soon met his doppelganger on that timeline and explained to himself from the past that he was himself in the near future. He told everything that happens in the future and the reason why he needs to change this timeline, the doppelganger though, doubtful at first finally give in to his future self and decided to help him to bring down the Empire with less bloodshed as possible. Although this Lelouch made him weak, since he doesn't believe on his philosophy of 'everything is a means to an end' but if discarding this idea will bring peace and kept his loved one intact then so be it. However, he would still pull the trigger if absolutely necessary."
"With their plan fully laid out…it was now time to assemble the pieces once more. It was decided that they will also put C.C up to speed, meaning she's the only one besides the past Lelouch knew about the future Lelouch's existence and of course the truth about him. Next is that they both agreed that they need to part separate ways since it will draw too much attention if they keep close to each other. Which is why the future Lelouch will return back as a prince of the realm and his doppelganger from the past will be this timeline's Zero and create the Black Knights. With this, they will crush the empire inside and out."
"The following months remained the same events, however, with different outcomes. Instead of a total massacre in Saitama Ghetto, Zero manages to defeat Cornelia thanks to Zero's plan on Geassing the soldiers within Cornelia's ranks and go up against their selves. From all of this commotion, Lelouch (of the future) was suddenly reappeared under Zero so-called 'kidnapping' and released him if and only if Cornelia won't take another step in Saitama. Next is the Battle of Narita. In the past timeline, Lelouch didn't account about the death toll, his landslide will make, however, this time around he warned the residents near the mountain and evacuated and in turn saves Shirley's father. With this, he secured himself with the Fenette's blessing, since he decided to marry Shirley…after all he promised it, and it was the least he can do.
"In port Yokosuka, Zero didn't kill General Katase like before, and instead made him his own delegates in Chinese Federation, that will represent the United States of Japan. Next, he killed Mao sooner rather than later, Villetta still loses her memories but this around, Lelouch made sure that she will be put under wraps by Geassing her to become her slave whenever he said the secret word. The battle of Fokuoka base was the same. Everything remained the same, Cornelia and Euphy become the Viceroy and Sub-viceroy of Area Eleven, Suzaku still is Euphy's knight, Prince Schneizel remained in Area Eleven until the negotiations between the Chinese Federation and Britannian Empire is still ongoing. The only difference is that he becomes the minister of Defense of Area Eleven, even though he didn't receive any military training, his strategic mindset was enough and capable enough to lead the Area's defense and military. Also, in this timeline, it would seem that Lelouch created new enemies as well. Francis Xavier, Second Knight of the Realm, and his Raven Squad composing of Phoebe Vipond, Jordan Stern, Hunter Nye, Aarav Mishra, Esperanza Acero, and S.S, which in the original timeline was non-existent. However, it didn't stop him from achieving in his plans and in fact acquired the aforementioned Knight himself in the future (more about that later)."
"Though he gained an enemy, his doppelganger that was posing Zero gained a new ally, named Rai. Rai was a young teenager with white hair and blue eyes, and he seems to be suffering from Amnesia, but still fought for the Japanese and joined the Black Knights seemingly because of the fact that his name is, in fact, Japanese for lighting."
"All of their plans were going smoothly until they arrived at Lelouch's first and possibly worst mistake…the massacre at the SAZ. The SAZ still continued like before, and Lelouch even supported it, even though it will create a hindrance to his doppelganger, however, he has a good reason for this, and that's if they let the SAZ continue the Britannian Nobles will most likely strike it down because of their nature of being prideful and have the mindset of being superior to the numbers. When that happens the whole world will finally saw the real Britannian that was hiding beneath their powdered faces and they will use this opportunity to rally the people that will support them to take down the empire under the banner of either Zero's or Prince Lelouch's.
"In this timeline, the SAZ was…a complete success. Euphy's still alive, and Suzaku didn't go berserk and the Japanese that joined the SAZ didn't die on that fateful day. Though, Zero and his Black Knights must still surrender their arms and can join in SAZ, it won't become a hindrance since, as Lelouch stated earlier, the nobles will surely strike the SAZ down without a moment of a doubt. And it did happen, in the day they least expected, Lelouch's wedding day with Shirley. Luckily though they prepared for it, and because of it, they were able to retaliate the invading forces which was-surprisingly-his older half-sibling and crown princess of the Realm, the Marie Antoinette of Britannia, Princess Guinevere de Britannia. With ships and submarines of over 200, they light the Tokyo Settlement and the SAZ with barrages of missiles, rockets, and warheads; in three days since the Third Pacific War, over 2 million lives were lost in an instant."
"Lelouch and Zero though expected this, didn't account that this will be this bad, still they continued their fighting and on the second day they manage to defeat the invasion that was attacking in the Tokyo Settlement and kill off Princess Guinevere. After half of the invasion was lost, they finally put the last part of their plan into fruition: and that's liberating Japan. The Black Knights that were in the moment allies to the Britannians, crossed them and attack them, not knowing that this was both planned out by two Lelouchs and already knew the outcome. They pinned the Britannians in the Viceroy Palace and with no escape in both land and sea since the Chinese also joined in the battle, they decided to escape Area Eleven instead of holding grounds. To do this, they must push through against the Black Knights forces and the Chinese. The former was a tragedy and their ground forces were completely annihilated. The latter found a little success thanks to Schneizel's Avalon, however that was both Lelouchs' needed to draw Schneizel out into the open."
"It was planned that the Chinese will serve as a decoy to lure out Schneizel in order to take him out of the game since if they let him live then the battle for peace will be difficult even though in the past he bested him. When the Black Knights questioned about this, Zero stated that this was the corrupt forces sent by the High Eunuchs, and let them die, so that they got the early backing of the Chinese Rebellion under Li Xingke. Both Lelouchs were successful on taking out Schneizel, and as an added bonus, they also have the Second Knight of the round under Lelouch's thumb, thanks to him reasoning out that with him becoming emperor he will create a gentler world, a world his parents and his friend will love to live in."
"With all the conditions nearly cleared, the only thing that was left was, of course, to surrender Area Eleven to the Black Knights, thus liberating it, and they both use it as a foothold to attack Britannia. In order to do it, they need to exile every Britannian inside the Viceroy Palace, and it was thanks to the half of the 'Freedom Fleet' the same fleet that invaded the SAZ and the settlement under Guinevere that change sides and helps the Britannians that was trapped in Area Eleven. They've done that by smashing through the Chinese and use their ships to transport over a million civilians, including the entire cabinet of Area Eleven."
"The only thing that left is…the capture of V.V, the current Geass Directorate of the Geass order and victory is will be assured. Both Lelouch and Zero teamed up once more to catch V.V before he leaves Area Eleven in Kamine Island. Since in the last timeline V.V was also in this moment when the First assault of the Tokyo settlement occurred. He was here to capture C.C that will power up the Ragnarok Connection and he needed Lelouch to show where she is. However, the prey will become the predator, and they will capture that little midget one way or another. It was going so smoothly until Rolo appears and nearly killed both of them, it was thanks to the ruckus that was caused by the battle between Suzaku against Kallen and Rai that they regained consciousness, and Rolo to trip over and stop his Geass on pausing time. Enraged on what he witnessed, V.V left with no choice to kill all of them by destroying the ruins, but still leaving the Thought Elevator intact. Zero tried to pursue him but failed when Kallen saved him leaving Lelouch behind which is tending Rolo's care. Zero, Kallen and Rai left the Island unharmed. Meanwhile, Suzaku tried to save Lelouch from the collapsing ruins…but failed miserably. It was because of his princess reasoning to save Lelouch that led him in the first place and he even promised that he will save him. But he failed…Lelouch is dead, and Zero will now continue their plans all by himself…
Or is it?
Third Person View:
"We are currently live here on the remnants of the Tokyo Settlement, Area Eleven! After one week of total destruction on the capital of Area Eleven due to the recent mass invasion of the now deceased first princess of the Realm, courtesy by the masked terrorist Zero, Princess Guinevere de Britannia, on the SAZ and the Tokyo Settlement, what left of the once was glittering city of Area Eleven is now just a pile of burned buildings, wreckages, and broken dreams. It is a total war zone here, no one can be seen from miles from what I'm standing. The civilians that survived the war was safely evacuated back to the mainland, thanks to the efforts of the now promoted Admiral Thaddeus Bristow, which was also part of the invasion of the aforementioned princess. However, because of his efforts on saving the civilians and including the Royalties in Area Eleven, he and his men were granted pardon by the crowned prince of the realm Prince Odysseus."
"During the all fighting, two royalties were 'Killed in Action', the first is the aforesaid princess, and shockingly the former Prime Minister and Second Prince of the Realm, Prince Schneizel, which based on the reports given to us by the Britannian Military it was later confirmed that Zero was the one that pulled the trigger, making him as the number priority list of the 'Most Wanted list' ever in the history of the Holy Britannian Empire. Within the three day course of the 'Third Pacific War', over 10 million civilians and soldiers alike in both sides were taken. A quarter of it was taken on the bombing of the SAZ. With the death of royalties and the people of Area Eleven that were caught in the crossfire, let us have a moment of silence for those who passed away…"
A brief moment silence later…
"It was announced today that the Britannian Government of Area Eleven will now officially surrender the Area to the Black Knights as an agreement of the Black Knights and the Britannian Empire of a cease-fire between the two. The one who will conduct the terms of the surrender is the former Sub-viceroy of Area Eleven, Princess Euphemia li Britannia, which also announced earlier today that this will be her last day as a princess of the realm since she will now renounce her claims to the throne. On the other side of the table is Zero, leader, and CEO of the Black Knights."
"The terms of surrender will be conducted here, on Ashford Academy as per the request of Zero, and right now, the Academy is filled with Japanese at the gates waiting for their independence. The whole place is surrounded by the Black Knights, and only a few Britannian soldiers including the Glaston Knights are the only one that guarding the Princess. We will now bring you to live broadcast at the negotiations and signing of Area Eleven to the Black Knights."
Inside, ironically, in the student council room, two leaders of the two opposing worlds will now face each other, not to fight, rather have a truce; to end the hostilities between the two. At the end of the table is Zero, flanked by his two knights, but one can say the other one is his queen since it was Kallen Kozuki, the other one is none other than Rai. On the other end of the table is none other Princess Euphemia li Britannia, which will be the last time where she will be called by that name. Both leaders are pensive; not showing any emotions in their actions or their faces/mask. They wait for the arrival of the papers that will surrender the entire Area Eleven to the Black Knights, thus liberating it.
After a few minutes of patiently waiting, the courier arrives. Two men clad in formal attire gives respective papers to the leaders representing both countries. The room is filled with photographers, journalist, and few members of the Black Knights that are waiting with an itch to finally receive their independence. They were given two fountain pens, which will mark down the history as the pen that divides the world. After carefully reading the papers, Zero was about to sign the papers…until he was stopped by Euphy.
"Zero, I must inform you that, we won't give you the entirety of Area Eleven." Proclaimed of the former Princess causing murmurs to the journalist that was filming this historic event. While the Black Knights stand agape with this outrageous statement but remained calm as they are publicly being telecast around the world. Zero, though, remained calm and urges her to continue.
Euphy, seeing that Zero won't respond, gave the reason behind this. "On behalf of the Holy Britannian Empire, we won't give you the former capital of Area Eleven, which is Tokyo, and Kamine Island," Euphy stated, now making the murmurs to become rings of whispers and some already felt the tension inside the room. For them, if the capital is still under the hands of the enemy it won't be considered as liberated, just remove from its influence.
The Black Knights knew about this and now getting wary from this negotiation. However, Zero remained calm and simply replied to the princess: "If that's the case then…I will still accept your terms of surrender." After hearing this, many people inside the room, including the princess are confused by his statement, making him continue. "You may have the capital of past Japan, but we are still free. It is not the place, nor the land that makes Japan or any country, but the people. If this paper still reassures that we are free…then there's Japan."
From what he said, Euphy seemed to agree with this and offer no more statements to him. "Well if you have nothing to say then…let's get this papers signed, shall we?" Offered Zero, before both of them, respectively wrote their signs on the papers.
Outside, thousands of Japanese, even in their homes on the entire Island cheers in euphoria! Finally, after seven years of oppression, seven years of bloodshed, and seven years of countless of lives lost, they finally gained their independence, officially and marked their place in history as the only one that successfully overthrows the Holy Britannian Empire. Inside the room, the two leaders shake their hands together meaning that the war is officially over and signals the birth of a nation.
Before leaving, Zero made his last statement to Euphy: "As a gift…you may now have once again, the Avalon" Pointing to the massive Airship that was floating above. But before Euphy can utter another word, Zero made his final words. "Please give a greeting for Lelouch for me…" before he and his Black Knights disappeared.
"And that concludes the negotiations for Area Eleven, now officially called Japan. An update for those who want to know more about the terms of surrender of Area Eleven, it is written that the entire Japanese Peninsula, except the Kamine Island and the Tokyo Settlement, will be surrendered to the Black Knights. All Britannian personnel that are outside the borders of the two zones are to deported back to the mainland or serve inside the settlement. The whole Sakuradite mining and deposits are also given to the Japanese, however, they have to give 30% of its deposits to Britannians as per the agreement. The Holy Britannian Empire recognizes the United States of Japan as an independent state. The Tokyo Settlement and the Kamine Island is a client state of the Empire, thus calling it as a Militarized Zone of the Empire."
"Also, in the same week, Prince Lelouch vi Britannia, after a whole day of disappearance when his family safely arrived back at Pendragon, he announced that he is now the current Prime Minister of the Holy Britannian Empire. The Prince also, returned to his wedding earlier this week with his fiancée, Shirley Fenette, now called as Princess Consort Shirley vi Britannia. The wedding takes place in private at Ashford Academy Chapel, with only a few members of the Royal Family and friends alike were allowed; not even the media were allowed to see the wedding, until the day it was proclaimed."
Inside the Chapel of Ashford Academy, the same place where Lelouch, in the future, duels Mao in a game of Chess, and where Shirley Fenette Funeral rites were stated, is where the wedding was conducted, and ironically, the above said Prince and student, is the same people that do their wedding. As the reported have stated, the Chapel was only packed with few people, namely: Nunnally and Sayoko, Cornelia and Euphy, with their respective Knights Guilford and Suzaku, Jeremiah Gottwald which was wearing an eye patch. Lloyd and Cecile, Shirley's parents, and of course the whole Student council, were the only ones present inside the chapel. The same priest from the SAZ Cathedral is the same one that conducted the wedding at the chapel as well.
"Prince Lelouch vi Britannia, do you take Miss Shirley Fenette for your lawful wife? Do you promise to be faithful to her in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, to love her and to honor her all the days of your life?" in which the Prince replied with 'I do'. The Priest nodded and asked the orange haired girl.
"Miss Shirley Fenette, do you take Prince Lelouch for your lawful husband? Do you promise to be faithful to him in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, to love him and to honor him all the days of your life?"
"I do."
The wedding rites proceeded with the ring's blessing and after which, the pronouncement of the wedding. "By the power of the Father, the son, and the Holy Spirit, I pronounced thee, husband and wife…you may kiss the bride."
Lelouch and Shirley both clad in formal attire, with one with plain black tux and Shirley's outfit with her mother's wedding dress, finally kissed after what it would seem a long week of hardship. The kissed though only lasted a few seconds, felt like an entirety for the both of them. The brand new couples received applause from the small crowd inside the chapel.
After they both gone outside the chapel, they continued the traditional wedding rite of throwing off a bouquet of flowers. Shirley lobbed her flowers from behind and every girl, even including Cornelia, tried to catch it, however, it landed safely at the hands of Nunnally. Seeing that Nunnally caught the flowers, and knowing what that meant, Rivalz pitched in and quipped to Lelouch.
"Hey, Lelouch…since your sister caught the flowers does that mean you allow her to have a relationship now?" where he received a thunderous scream from his buddy. "NEVER WILL I LET NUNNALLY HAVE A RELATIONSHIP UNTIL SHE'S FULLY GROWN UP!" The audience laughs at the despair of the blue-haired Rivalz from the scolding he had gotten from Lelouch. The reception also takes place in Ashford Academy Student Council room. After the reception, both the newly hitched vi Britannias will go back to their roles and Lelouch's role as Prime Minister is to supervise the war in Europia United.
"And that's all in the brief story after the 'Third Pacific War', from Prince's Lelouch's wedding to the invasion and finally the negotiations of the surrender of the Empire of Area Eleven to the Black Knights, this is Hailey Smith, live from Area Eleven, signing off."
Zero's POV:
The Black Knights, right after the surrender of Area Eleven, made their move to create a stabilized government that will accept all races, history and of course uphold Justice to the people. Diethard Ried proposed that Zero should be the President of the newly born state, United States of Japan, but the latter declined and explained that he is better off, leading men than people. Besides, the USJ is just a new Country, which was liberated from an Empire, and most likely every part of the world has an interest to Japan as of this moment, especially the fact that they hold 70% of the Sakuradite. So, in order to create a country, one must ensure its independent first and create the Government later.
And that is what they are talking about right now.
Currently, all high ranking officers of the Black Knights are inside to their temporary Forward Operating Base inside Mt. Fuji. They are discussing what to do now that they are free and controls Japan. And it was a topic that they were not really akin to it since when they started the revolution, they just dreamt for independence. They didn't know what to do next right after. However, thanks to Zero's leadership they can at least have steps for a full grown Country, with a Government leading the people.
"As I stated before…we should create a Monarchy like the Holy Britannian Empire, and all the powers can be controlled by an Emperor or an Empress." Suggested by Diethard Reid to the other members of the Black Knights, in which was strongly objected by the majority of the people, claiming that they should rather give the power to the people, than one person.
"Enough of this nonsense bickering…let's hear what Zero think about this." Tohdoh stated referring to their leader that was seating at the head of the table. Zero, up to this point remained silent, and only now he decided to speak up. Standing from where he seated, he made it loud and clear these statement: "The United States of Japan, shall be Democratic, and to be specific, it will be the Unitary Parliamentary Republic." The Black Knights nodded to their leader's choice and moved on to their next topic, and that's forming of the Government and the capital of the USJ.
"With that said, we should now consider creating this Unitary Parliamentary Republic…"Kaguya stated before halting by Zero. "Before we can do that, let me remind you that the Black Knight's isn't the one that will take hold of this new found Government. In addition, we won't create this government until we secure the entirety of USJ." Zero spoke and mentioning the two parts of Japan that the Britannian Empire didn't surrender: Kamine Island and Tokyo.
And this rose confusion and Rai gladly speak his mind in it. "Hold on a minute Zero. Why did the Britannians didn't give up Tokyo and Kamine Island? I know that Tokyo is former capital of Area Eleven and that's about it, but what about Kamine? It just doesn't make any sense." Zero is glad that someone spoke about this topic, however, he just gives his short answer to his young Knight.
"That's a very good question Rai, and I must thank you for speaking about it. However, we shouldn't concentrate on this matter. The two are just parts of an Island, but not the whole of Japan. Besides, we must now ensure the protection of the USJ from foreign invaders instead of internal threats." Zero replied to him and to his Black Knights.
"Right you are Zero, which is why I'm proposing that we need allies to support the USJ until we can stand on our own and what better allies than the Europia United?" He proposed to the Black Knights, which majority of the Black Knights seemingly agrees to his statements. "The E.U not only battling against Britannia, on par to their technologies but also to the fact that they also housed of thousands of Japanese immigrants that migrated in E.U before and after the war, making it a wise choice to become our ally. So if they heard that their former country is now liberated, they will most likely come back home to serve the new one." Diethard explained thoroughly, and no one can disagree with his statements since it was rather true.
However, Zero can see why he was doing this. Remember that Diethard only wants to make Zero as a living deity; a legend to new generations to come. He was setting this up to give Zero a good reputation to the other Japanese around the world, especially the ones that don't live in Area Eleven. So he won't like having the E.U as an ally, just for a sugarcoat reason.
Luckily though, he didn't need to voice out his opinion since Nagisa Chiba already do it for him. "Hold on a minute, while yes E.U seems to be the most logical choice, it is also the riskiest one. Since for one, look at their locations. Paris is over thousand kilometers from here, so getting reinforcement from them would take much longer. And yes, they may be a Republican state, that doesn't mean they are unified. That is why I'm suggesting pick the Chinese Federation. They are the closest to us, and besides, we already backing up the Rebellion that plans to overthrow the High Eunuch anyways."
The Black Knights hearing the two choices argued with one another in which one is the most logical choice, and like earlier they draw to Zero's decision on which superpower to pick and his answer was: Neither. And when they were confused with this, Zero spoke once more. "Yes, they both have strengths in their both rights, however, what better way to create an Organization if we had everyone on board, including the Chinese Federation and the Europia United?" He asked this to his Black Knights that agreed with the prospect of unifying the two superpowers together to create a Union that is much powerful than the Holy Britannian Empire.
"That is why I'm proposing the…United Federation of Nation!" Zero proclaimed and he received a thundering applause from his Black Knights. After the clapping died down, they continued. "Right then, Zero…what should we do next?" Ohgi asked bluntly wondering what they will do since they won't be going to their plans of creating the government that they hoped for.
"For now, we continue aiding the Chinese rebellion that is being led by Li Xingke so we can have the full backing of the Chinese, and in turn make the UFN in reality. In the meantime, Kaguya and the other houses of Kyoto will serve as figurehead here on Area Eleven while we are away in The Freedom Nation of India." And once again, the Black Knights are confused about why they are going away from the mainland.
Zero continued with a long breath and explained. "The Black Knights are not just an organization exclusively for the Japanese, bot to the whole world. And once the UFN is created, the Black Knights will be its Army. And to showcase this, we are going to the 'FNI' (Freedom Nation of India in short) that is also having troubles from the Britannians that divided the nation in half. And also the FNI is being backed by the Chinese Rebellion, so by helping the FNI we are also getting the support of the Chinese as well." However, the Black Knights weren't convinced just yet, so he continued.
"Besides…if we are to stay here, the whole world would be targeting us seeing that we defeated the invincible Empire, everyone on Earth would like to try for themselves what we are capable of and that just endangering the people. This is a sacrifice, yes, but a noble one. We are going to migrate for a while, but that doesn't mean we are completely lost forever." Zero ended, and no one rejected his reasoning and thus concluding the meeting.
"Right…with no more questions, we will start leaving to FNI immediately. I declare this meeting adjourned." Zero spoke, before one by one, the Black Knights vacated the room; Zero goes toward the large window that overlooked the Tokyo from afar. However, he wasn't alone. It would seem that Kallen remained behind, and sensing her presence and what she wants he spoke to her: "Is there is something you need, Q-1?"
Kallen stunned for a second answered quite wary. "I-I…I just…I just wanted to apologize Zero…for, for disobeying your orders for saving Lelouch…"Kallen tearing up a little bit. She was still bitter from what had transpired on Kamine Island, and Zero can understand that since she did abandon the prince that she has known for a quite a while. However, for Zero there was nothing wrong about what she had done and stated to her.
"There's nothing wrong in what you did. You save your commander other than your enemy. In fact, you should be proud of it." Zero replied with a cold voice to her, making her shiver from it. It was unnatural for Kallen to hear Zero like this so she tried again.
"But he was our ally and my friend…I could ne-" while she was tearing up to him. Zero facing her replied in a monotone-voiced and made it loud and clear. "Don't let your feelings control over you Kallen. It is very vital for a soldier to not be distracted when in battle. If you let clouds over you, you won't make any logical decision. Is that understood?"
Kallen can only nod since she had some troubles suppressing her feelings. Seeing this Zero ordered to her. "Good…if there's nothing else you may take your leave…" before turning his back against her, Kallen saluted back to Zero and left the room quietly and tears flowing in her face. Once the room was assured that no one else is there, from out of the shadows, C.C chimes in.
"So…is this how the great Zero treats a defeat? by lumping inside a dark room all by himself?" teased C.C to Zero saying the fact that Lelouch is with the enemy and cannot contact him, meaning that something happened to him when the ruins collapsed. Zero didn't bother replying and just stared at to the settlement and the sun setting.
Frowning that her contractor won't budge with her, she sighs and realizes that this is an important affair for him, so she tried to comfort him which works all the time. She walks up to Zero and hugged him from behind. And Zero can feel the warmth that C.C brings and it makes him relaxed all the time. "In what you said earlier, that one must not let your feelings take control over you…" C.C asked him and that made Zero muttered. "What about it?"
"Are you saying that to Kallen…or to yourself?" She asked him, and that made him cringe over thinking about this. If something did happen to Lelouch, then most likely he is now their enemy. And doppelganger or not, he is a piece that needs to be cleared for Zero. He already hesitated once; he won't let that happen again.
"If your doppelganger is your enemy now… what are you going to do about it?" She asked and this time around, Zero faced her and put her hands below and holds her close. "Isn't that your job, witch?" Zero replied referring to Code bearer's power of knowing his/her contractor's well-being.
C.C frowned a little bit but smirked in the end. "Yes, I can do that, however…your future self isn't the one that I made a contract…it's you." Before placing a small kiss to where his mouth could be. Zero beneath the mask smiled a little. C.C freed herself from Zero's clutches and goes towards a room where they were spending the night. "Won't you join me in the bed?"
Zero chuckled before discarding the mask and answered to her. "I'll be there in a moment." And C.C entered the room without a trace. Zero, once again looked at the window and it was already nighttime. The lights from the settlement were also lit, though few it was still beautiful. Zero murmured to himself.
"Lelouch…I did say, that whatever happens that our plans will still go in motion, even if you're an enemy now. However, if things go according to plan…then it won't have to result for a total war." He stated before making his way towards the room where C.C is but paused when he was about to go in, before seeing the settlement where his doppelganger is.
"But if not…then I have no choice but to murder you…"
Lelouch...this is just how things work…we both wanted peace…and we both used two separate ways to achieve it. However, there's a time when one path must intercross with another…and only one path can continue. And even if this path will cost thousands of lives, it doesn't matter…it just a means to an end. And I would choose my path. The path of bloodshed, the path you started before but never ended.
"The path of a Black King…"
Lelouch's POV:
Pendragon Imperial palace named after the surname of King Arthur in the Legends, a grandiose and marvelous Palace fit for Kings and Queens of the realm. This is the heart of the Holy Britannian Empire, if one must defeat the Empire, they must strike this Palace at once. In here we can see, once again Lelouch vi Britannia, at the bottom of Charles' feet once more.
Last time Lelouch was here he had returned back as Prince of the Realm and he was appointed by the Emperor himself to become the Minister of Defense of Area Eleven, two months ago. Now though, he was garbed in a straitjacket, meaning he was a prisoner. And in the original timeline, this does actually happen, however, instead of Suzaku bringing him in, it was now Negoros alias Rolo.
Lelouch tried and failed to get out from his restraints as he did with Suzaku back then. However, this time around his eyes was blindfolded since his two Geass were now permanent and thus cannot be allowed to be seen by a naked eye. Though Lelouch cannot see Charles face, he can feel his gaze piercing through him and that makes him shiver once more that once again he has to bow down to the man he despised the most.
"The former 17th heir of the Imperial throne, the Minister of Defense of Area Eleven…the prince who decided to rebel against his empire…Lelouch vi Britannia…" Charles spoke with his cold heart-damning tone, Lelouch wanted to spat back against him but Rolo pinned him down so that he can't speak.
"Rolo…wh-why are you doing this?" Questioned Lelouch to his false brother in the original timeline, he seems to forget that in here the Rolo he once knew is not the same as he expected. Rolo, pinned him down once more to prevent him from talking and replied to him. "I do not know who is this Rolo you speak of. My name is Negoros, a loyal servant in the Geass Order."
Charles now fully at the bottom of the staircase questioned the aforementioned Geass user "Negoros…explain to me how were you able to capture this brat…" spatting the last part to Lelouch, Negoros complied to his orders and stated: "I was in Area Eleven to guard Master V.V, and when he was about to use the Thought Elevator, Zero and the Prince stopped him. I intervened but because of an explosion coming outside, I wasn't able to use my Geass since I was knocked out. When I gained my consciousness I saw the prince clutching me in his arms. I used my Geass to stop the time before we both ended up dead. I wanted to kill him…however, I realized that he was the one that Master V.V was chasing so I bought him here…" Rolo answered truthfully.
Charles ponders this for a moment until he gives a conclusion. "If Lelouch and Zero are allies, it would mean that not only Lelouch knows the whereabouts of C.C, and I can safely assume that Zero knows where C.C is…and possibly are with her right now…"
Lelouch still able to hear what they are saying, stunned at his father's excellent deductive reasoning, and felt fearful at him since everything he just said was true. "I have no use for him…however, he may become a valuable piece in my board." Sensing his endanger, Lelouch tried to break free from his restraints but it was futile since Rolo still pinned him down.
"Negoros removed his blindfolds and hold him in place…" in which Rolo complied and removed the blindfold that hides his permanent Geass, after seeing once again he looked at the eyes of the Emperor and stated: "I ORDER YOU TOD DI-" but he was cut mid-sentence when Rolo apparently used his Geass to make him freezes, Charles wasn't affected by this and used this opportunity to rewrite his memories.
"My ungrateful, and unworthy son, who raised the banner of the Rebellion to his own Empire even though he was a prince…you should be punished! However, you have a use for me…Charles zi Britannia engraves into you…FALSE MEMORY OF FALSE LIFE!" And the emperor's Geass flew towards Lelouch's eyes and his irises were surrounded with red rings, meaning that the Geass has taken effect...
No!
"Lulu, are you alright?" Lelouch suddenly heard his wife questioning him when he fell asleep once again. Lelouch, after a couple of seconds, realized that he was in Area Eleven Airbase, and he could see that his friends and families waving him off. "You know it's considered rude when you're daydreaming right? especially when you are doing something serious?"
"I know… and I apologize for it." Lelouch promised never doing that ever again as the new Prime Minister. Lelouch was tasked to become the Prime Minister of the Holy Britannian Empire and his duty was of course to uphold peace between other countries and including Areas under the Empire. And right now, he was at the Airbase to properly start his duty as one.
"Well, you better be sharp when you're the Prime Minister…you cannot let tiredness get the hold of you, especially since your responsibility is second only to father's." Cornelia argued and though, Lelouch doesn't like being told what to do, she has a point. A prime minister responsibility is a truly tiring task.
"I will Cornelia…and also where's Euphy by the way?" he asked about the whereabouts of his young sibling that was now a normal citizen of the realm since she renounced the claim of the throne. "I'm here!" Euphy quickly chimed in going from behind Cornelia's making Lelouch chuckled a little bit.
"Still as energetic as ever…so, now that you're a just ordinary Euphy…what are you going to do now?" He asked her since it was pretty obvious that he cannot stay within the Viceroy Palace even though she is related with the Viceroy, she cannot stay there every day. Luckily though Lelouch doesn't worry about this since she had already this one covered.
"Don't Lelouch…I decided to continue with my studies…and you know where I'm enrolled?" Oh, no…please tell me it's not there… Lelouch quietly wished that his younger sibling won't be at the same school as he is before. However, it would seem that luck wasn't in his favor, since Milly, Rivalz, and even Nina screamed in unison.
"AT THE ASHFORD ACADEMY!"
Hearing this, Lelouch already ponder what things Milly would surely do to Euphy, especially since she always likes to get her fangs to those who are kind-hearted people and also, for those who are new to the school. Lelouch silently prayed that this won't happen. If Lelouch scared about things Milly will do to Euphy, his wife, however, chipped in and gets in with the group and asked her.
"OMG! You would totally fit in in Ashford! Also, there are tons of wacky ideas Milly wanted to create like…" While Shirley and the Student Council and the new student Euphy, meanwhile Lelouch turned his attention to his younger blood-related sister Nunnally that was now going back to Pendragon since it was too dangerous here in Area Eleven.
"Are you sure you're okay with me, being gone for a while?" he asked while touching her hand to reassure her. Nunnally, sensing his brother's touch and concerned tone responded to him with a positive tone. "Don't worry about me big brother…Sayoko is with me, and you did say that Jerry will also be there in Pendragon with me." And that made Lelouch smiles, for him, even though with everything going wrong in the world, Nunnally didn't care; as long as she's with the people she trusted and love, she's content. And Lelouch smiled, that his little sister is finally growing up. Back then, whenever he left her all alone, she would cry and couldn't fall asleep, that is why he always sing her to sleep. But now, she didn't need that anymore. With his duties, he wasn't near with Nunnally always, and Nunnally, though at first, can't cope with it, as the time goes by she was able to adapt with this lifestyle.
"And besides…Suzaku would also take a good care of me" Referring to the Knight that was also behind Nunnally. If there's one person he could entrust Nunnally with his life, he would pick Suzaku in a heartbeat. Not only he was reliable, but he is also his best friend and both Lelouch and Nunnally treat him as a family, so Lelouch has nothing to worry about the safety of Nunnally.
Turning to his best friend and now the Knight of Honor of Princess Nunnally as per the final request of Princess Euphemia transferring of her Knight to Nunnally he asked him: "So…I guess I have nothing to worry about, huh Suzaku?" Suzaku clad with his Knight of Honor uniform answered him. "You don't need to worry nothing Lelouch. Nunna will be fine, especially since I'm her Knight." Suzaku jokingly said to him while posing in front of him. Even though she couldn't see, Nunnally knows that Suzaku was doing something ridiculous, making her giggle.
Lelouch joined in as well, and before saying farewell, he kissed Nunnally on the forehead and stated to her. "I'll call you once we landed and whenever I got the chance" however before he could leave, his hands were stopped by Nunnally making him turn around to hear what she was about to say.
"Promise me that you're going to be safe, and take care of Shirley." Lelouch determined with his answered put his right hand and clenched it and put it on his hearts lie, and vowed. "I promise." He was about to leave until Suzaku stops him and he said: "Lelouch…about what happen last week…" he trailed off referring to the incident in Kamine Island. But Lelouch cut him off and affirmed him. "Look, that's in the past. We must look forward in the future and live in the present. And whatever you did, I forgive you. You do know that right?"
Suzaku only nodded in silence. Lelouch was about say something until a personnel told him that it was time and needs to be aboard of the Avalon. "Well…I guess this is farewell" Before walking away from his family with his wife at his side and goes towards the Avalon. The Avalon was blocked by Soldiers clad in Black and Purple, with their face covered with visors colored in red (Basically Glaston Knight just different Colors) and Gloucesters that was also colored in the same palette. In front of them were his sister Cornelia and her Knight and a young man probably in the early twenties in an officer uniform.
Lelouch already knew who they were and this is the first time he saw them, but for the sake of pleasantries he asked his sister. "I take it that this is my royal guards?" Cornelia nodded and proudly proclaimed to him. "Yes, this is your Royal Guards dubbed as the 'Exeter Knights' that was formerly part of the Knights of St. Michael in Euro Britannia under Michele Manfredi. They are the finest warriors you could ever ask for; well trained and well equipped and mixed with Veterans and new graduates your safety is well but assured." And by the looks of it, he was indeed safe.
"And leading them is none other than Sir Lukas Alexander of Bucharest; won the Victoria Cross at the age of 17 on his efforts on rescuing a whole squadron under fire and pushing back the enemies during the failed siege in Ukraine." Lelouch eyed the knight in question, and no doubt about it, he was battle-hardened alright. Sir Lukas, have blond hair in well-combed position and his eyes were colored green. He was a bit taller than Lelouch and but both of them have the same figure. After a minute of inspection of the Guards that will protect him no matter what, he turned back to Cornelia and thanks her.
"Well…I guess I owe you one, big sister." Lelouch jested making Cornelia fumed at him, but before she could give a comeback, Lelouch proclaimed to Sir Lukas. "Well then, it is best if we are to be aboard now, commander," Lelouch suggested before boarding the Avalon with Shirley at his side. Sir Lukas saluted and ordered his men to board the Avalon as well.
Lelouch made his way towards the bridge where surprisingly Sir Francis Xavier was also there. "Sir Francis…I didn't expect that you will be here. If you are part of my guards then I think my father is being overprotective over me." However, the young Knight didn't smile nor chuckled and only responded in a monotone voice.
"I'm only here to pitch a ride to E.U for diplomatic purposes…your highness." Before bowing and taking his leave. Lelouch frowned with the Knight's attitude but shrugged it off. Lelouch and Shirley sat on their respective seats and soon they were afloat. At the ground, his friends and families waved the couples goodbye.
"Set course for Saint Petersburg." He ordered one of the officers in the bridge and quickly complied with a 'yes, your highness'. Shirley it would seem was confused with their landing point and asked her husband. "Ah…Lulu, are you sure we're going in the right way?" Lelouch turns to her attention and clasp her hand and answered with a comforting tone.
"Yes…father wants to me to go to Euro Britannia to fix the tension between the Empire and the Europia United. And maybe go to Paris…you know the city of love?" Lelouch smiled to his wife, and Shirley's eye lit up when she heard Paris. Even though Britannia and the E.U share bad tidings, the reputation of Europe's culture and art was well recognized by the Britannians, especially Paris the so-called city of lights and lovers. Which is why Shirley was so excited about going there.
"Are we going there for sightseeing?" Shirley hoped and Lelouch can only shake his head and made Shirley guess again. "Diplomatic purposes?" Lelouch sighs, and put his other hand into hers and said. "No, we aren't going to Paris for any of that…"
And this made Shirley wondered what other things they should be going to Paris for. "Then why are going there, Lulu?" Lelouch quickly straightens himself up and asked his wife. Tell me, Shirley, do you believe in Ghosts?" he asked. Though this was unexpected for Lelouch to say, Shirley didn't bother why he asked this and instead gave a straight answer.
"Well…back then, yes. But now though, I don't believe in Ghost Lulu…" and Shirley eyed his husband and she can clearly see that his eyes were something…different …and his facial expression…was something that she doesn't normally see. And the face Lelouch was plastering right now is the same face he wore when he ruled over the world: a devilish eye and a sinister grin.
"Because we are going ghostbusting." He said with a devilish smirk and his eyes set on the horizon ready to kill. And that made Shirley cower before him. "And the ghost we are going to kill is…
"The Ghost of Hannibal…" before he silently laughs rather maniacally.
Yes…with this, I can prove to father my worth…and if that happens, I can overthrow him and conquer the whole world…and I, Lelouch vi Britannia…will become the Ruler of the World! And after that…there will be peace. And Nunnally's dream can finally be in reality and she would be happy. I don't care if I have to sacrifice my own happiness, hopes, and dreams, or my own soul but if that's the case then…I will do it. After all...this is...the path
'The path of a White King.'
"People... Humans are beings who look for happiness. What the Britannian boy, Lelouch, wanted to have is nothing but a small happiness. It's nothing special. At least at the root of his motives, there were only humble wishes that were simply natural to any human. Who could ever disclaim such dreams and such vows? Who could ever have the right to do that? However, whoever you might be, without choice you have to deal with others and with the world. Have yourself be regulated and set down. Therefore in the face of the world's wills, your personal speculations are so ephemeral, they can't help being overwhelmed; Sins and punishment, destiny and judgment. What stands in front of both Lelouch is the past they brought forth by themselves. Is it a hatred resulting from the fact that humans are humans? Nonetheless, for now, we should be grateful... Yes, at least, to the fact that humans are beings that look for happiness. A remaining piece of hope, a faint sign of wishes, will be born from despair."
"Thus this glimpse of faith on happiness will signal both Lelouch forthcomings and an inevitability of events that neither you nor I can comprehend. And it will continue; a cycle of exchanging views about humans and nature, in turn, grow to become reason; a reason that will purge upon this world into turmoil. So whatever you perceive this to be, the fact remains that you cannot live without happiness, neither do the both Lelouch. But you might say that this is the end… and one can say it is since the pursuit of happiness is a mirage of infinite outcomes.
"However, I must tell you…this is not the end… or beginning of the end…rather it is the end of the beginning; this is only the start of both Lelouchs' struggles and their rise to power. This will signal the beginning of the end: The rise of rebels and empires…and the fall of heroes and villains…but for now…today is the day…
'The birth of Black and White'
The End?
A/N: I FINALLY DID IT! OMG I THOUGHT THAT THIS DAY WILL NEVER COME…BUT IT DID! I just finish my first ever fan-fic story! PLEASE SOMEONE PINCH ME, I MUST BE DREAMING! (Faints for over a minute)
So sorry everyone, but I'm just VERY MUCH HAPPY AND GLAD AT THE SAME TIME! I'm having a roller coaster of emotions that cannot be explained. I'm so happy that I completed a story, but I'm quite sad that this have to end. And to be honest…I never thought that I could ever make it. Sure my story is able to gather at least a hundred views per chapter and nothing else; and it's not like its popular like I've read in the community, but I never thought I could finish this. I've stated countless times before that I made a solemn vow that:
"I F.C.C.S will make sure to finish this story and won't abandon it."
And at first I said to myself 'hey I can definitely do that' but as time goes by…it was getting harder. Three times did I make a hiatus, and at that time…I was really considering giving up. That is was not worth it. I mean this just a hobby after all, and it's not like I'm getting paid for publishing right? And I can safely say that not all people like this story very much. So why bother? Why do I need to put my time and effort writing thousands of words so that few people can read? Want to know the answer? I think you already guess it:
It's because of you.
Like before, I was YOU. I was a reader. I'm just a small kid: waiting, day and night, weeks turned months, and months turn years, waiting for a new chapter, and then suddenly realized…it was abandon or will completely be deleted from the fandom. That it will never EVER be completed.I was broken hearted. And whenever I'm broken hearted, I make sure that I won't be a victim of that anymore; but most importantly…I won't let anyone fell victim just like what I endured from the past.
So, if it wasn't for you. Yes I'm talking to single person that is (most likely) reading this. This story might never happen. That is why I'm grateful for you guys; just knowing that at least someone read this, is good enough for me. But hundreds? Well…I'm overwhelmed. Sometimes I cried in tears knowing that someone appreciates me. And quite honestly, that's what I ever wanted: To be appreciated. Knowing someone, even if you don't even know, likes what you've done.
So for the last time…salamat (Thank you)
But enough of this water works because we should be celebrating since I COMPLETED A FIRST EVER STORY! And only few Authors do that. I mean, I've seen many first story Authors that abandon their story just because it doesn't work well, and it was their first time. However, I'm determined that I won't be like them. I will prove that I can finish a story, even though this is MY FIRST TIME! And I did! Cue Unstoppable by 'The Score', or Hall of Fame by 'The Script', or King by 'Saint Phoenix'.
Anyways I did say I have a very important announcement right? Well before I do that I will give the shout-outs for the ones that favorite this story. So here we go…
Special thank you for those who favorite this story: 1mart1, 142 with an 8, AbaddontheDevourer, Akuma-Heika, Alonzo619, Altarius, Alucard Blessing, Amoura Eternia, Andralyng, Arina37, Black Falcoln, Blue Asakura, C.T.G.X, CeceShen, Choppypeak, CommanderFire, Crusader King, DBZgakill, DNA2337, Darkreaver724, Demon dark meggo sangue, Devad the Detective Overlord, Dragonheart of Ireland, Dylan Anjari, Elciram, ElldenStorm, Erthedir, Estruir, EternalKing, FRNCHSK, Francis456, G.S Pheonix, GG Prism, Gooveri, Gregory the Commodore, Harmonygirl567, Hrosanna, HuangShaottian0005, Iamloved, Irishman1993, JadeHoliC, Jazzmire, JulioPR, Kaiju Slayer 9117, Kallen's Battalion, Kcubbuh, Kiki721, KillerIsMe, KingofHeartless'09, Knight0, Kurama's Foxy Rose, Kuro no Saisei, Legend00, Lei Tylt, Lelouch vi Dragneel, Lelouch vi Dragneel, Lucidusk, Lucifer's Remnants, MIKE202303, Mikala Ramastuyaki, Morgan Junior, Mr LPer, NeroAlmia, Olivia19na, Oniner, Ozfanncy, PEINUZUMAKI312, Panzer4life, Phantasm Knight, Phatboy93, PiroWolfxL, Plasticwolf94, PoofyOhio, Prurience, Puzzle-san, Raizen Yusuke, Rs1565, Saint Sita, Sakurabankai, Scarease, Shadowwalker0, Shady21639, ShinRainhawk, Silvey777, Sliksick, SoraRoxasXion13, Spike-2416, Stanislas, Starxmoon, StellarLupine, ThaviduZeroX, The Desolate, The Forgotten Guardian, TheGirlWithFarTooManyIdeas, TheKingOfDragonsAndAnime, TheReaper9060, Thide, Torinne, Ty89, UmbrellaOperative, Unified Theory, VengfulRaptor, Victor619, Xerathos, Yako Kitsune, ZeAwsumOtaku, ZeroPhoenix00, arga101, binabella, blackdog420, cedricdomain, cheekypig56, chenrolando26, darketteuchiha, darkstalkerking, dennisjameschua, draco1221, dragonbane522, etunim1, fco ala, felzta6, fenrir0612, flaxj, gizel0299, goddragonking, god of all, godojo, gundam1, haseosamaa, hunter of memories, ipaznokas1, joaojesualdo, jorgejonathanrs, jurib14, kaffeenator666, killatheii2, killcon456, kingjustin1019, kylegriggs13, larwen03, leesharox, lianehodgson47, lilgamergirl, love freak 666, lovki1, lucyne.x11, megablue5, micki02850, nipunkhan823, omegadramon2, , river96, royston1112, shadowsharkds, shambala, tchao707, thecatleader, thexwriterx, tymaxion, viking69, wildwill, yaahaa, yan31110, zero1991, and zeromaxxis! You guys are the best! Sorry if I misspelled your names, or if your name wasn't on the list.
But before I could go with the announcement, I'm just going to give a very much deserved thank you for the two person that lend me their OCs in this story, since I didn't give them a proper form of gratitude before. So here we go: Thank you for Shimmering-Sky for her OC S.S and Ebony Sword for his/her OCs of the Raven Squad members: Phoebe Vipond, Jordan Stern, Hunter Nye, Aarav Mishra, Esperanza Acero. If you both of you guys still reading this…don't worry I will return this OCs to you soon :p.
But last but never the least…these are the people that gave me enough motivation to continue. The first five people that reviewed my very first chapter two years ago…
I want to thank the following people that first reviewed my story two years ago: Saint Sita, Megumi Sycah, Shimmering-Sky, Hanii Seirios Slytherin, and of course the first of them all…B-Kira. I may not know you in your real names or cannot see you in real life, but…I will remember your pen names forever. I promise.
Wooh…that's a lot of acknowledgement I done…now where was I? Oh yes the special announcement. If you realize the 'The End' of the story has a question mark on it, but what does it mean? Does this mean a seqeal? Well…it's not just any sequel, but (DRUMROLL PLEASE!) A TRILOGY! That's right Black and White fanatics, this story will have a sequel, not just one…but two! And if you read the final sentence of the story…you will know the titles of the next two chapters that I will unveil to you. So the first question is when it will be published…that's a surprise for you. However, I'll make sure that all of these chapters are revised before the next one. But to give you a preview of the next Book of the Trilogy, well here's the name:
Code Geass: Rebels & Empires.
Do you like it? Well I sure hope you do. Anyways I also announced a brand new OC right? I won't go to give you full detail of him since I'm already 13k words, so I'll make this quick. Make sure that you are favorite me or at least followed me so that you will know the next installment of my Code Geass trilogy.
Answers of the word hunts:
None.
Well before I (TEMPORARILY) say goodbye to you…I almost forgot:
Happy Fast Food Day! (What a great way to conclude my story don't you think?)
How to Celebrate?
Have fast food for all your meals today.
Make your own fast food at home – it will be healthier, nutritious and cheaper! (Well then guys, I guess I'll prepare myself a fast food in celebration of my first story being completed, cheers!)
So…like what a great man one said:
'Goodbyes are not forever; goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I'll miss you…
...until we meet again."
Remember guys, I will return, and that's a promise…and you do know that I keep my promises right? Do not cry, but smile. Smile knowing that you'll see me, when the time is right.
As always please read and review.
For now, I'll say this one last time, here on this book…
(Say it with me…)
F.C.C.S out!
