A/N:Once again a chapter that was split up because of how long it was going to be otherwise. I know some of you say that length isn't an issue for you all but I know some mobile users might complain because of the FFN app not being the best, and over on AO3 I know the site has trouble sometimes loading, atleast for me, on my phone. Plus I'm going to be out of town for the next week, so it's going to be a bit before the next chapter is finished. Also if you all missed the Update(Which I mentioned would be deleted a day before this chapter went up, please stop asking why I deleted it) I have updated the Harem List. As always, the Harem List is subject to change and more girls will likely be added in the future, so if you don't see a girl you like, DON'T PANIC, these are just the girls I have ideas for, doesn't mean I can't take suggestions and add on for later.
Updated Harem List: C. C, Kaguya, Cornelia, Kallen, Nunnally, Anya
Girl's That Might Be Added Depended On How The Story Goes: Milly, Leila, Carine
I added that second list because I know someone's going to ask, and again, just because their not listed here, doesn't mean it can't happen. I'm sorry for stressing this, but it gets annoying to read people asking the same thing over and over. Also on that note, please don't leave an review that only says "Please Update Soon" I'm glad you're enjoying, but I'm just going to end up deleting it if it's a guest review.
Sorry for all that ranting lol I just wanted to be transparent with you guys and tell you my thoughts. Anyway, this chapter is a bit more setup due to the split, but overall I hope you all enjoy and tell me what you think!
Chapter 3: Calm Before The Storm
"Lelouch Vi Britania Commands You...Acknowledge Me As The World Emperor!" Lelouch yelled out to the crowd as he raised his hand, his geass spreading over everyone in the crowd.
After just a moment, Jeremiah raised his hand into the air as he screamed "All Hail Lelouch!"
And in Unison…
"All Hail Emperor Lelouch!" The entire crowd raised their fists into the air and began chanting together, loyalty engraved on their faces as they sung high praise of their new Emperor. Even Rivalz and Milly, who were simply there to cover the coronation, had raised their hands as they chanted amongst everyone.
"To the World who is watching! As you can see, the Australian nobles and Royal Family have formally recognized me as the new Emperor! To the Britanian Royal Family, I hope you will see the error of your ways, trying to rule without me. I am the Emperor of Britania, the Chairman of the UFN, CEO of the Black Knights and ruler of all!" The crowd erupted into cheers and clapping as Lelouch spoke, more chants breaking out amongst the crowd of nobles and newscasters. "From today onward, all the nobles of my Empire who do not support me will be hunted down, while all nobles who do support me will be stripped of their titles and serve me in other ways! Commoners who are lost in this world of peace, seek me out! People with no future, I will give you a future! I will reforge this world once again!"
"All Hail Lelouch! All Hail Lelouch! All Hail Lelouch!" The crowd was growing louder and louder somehow, nobles raising their voices in hopes of being heard above the others as newscasters from the back tried to push forward as they also raised their voice.
"To celebrate this new dawn, join me in two hours for the execution of Maxwell Austria, as the last king of the Australian Kingdom is eliminated!" The entire room erupted once again as Lelouch held both arms open, taking in the cheers as he backed away from the microphone and turned around, his three Knights turning to follow him as the Royal Family stayed kneeled as he walked past them. "ViceRoy Amelia."
"Lord!" Amelia looked up from her kneeling as Lelouch spoke.
"I entrust the execution setup to you, afterall, you are in charge of this territory while I handle the Empire at large."
"Of course, it will be done Your Majesty!" Giving a small nod, Lelouch continued on as the one who had opened up the ceremony, ran over to Lelouch. Though he wasn't affected by the geass, he had seen the scene in front of him and knew he had no choice but to accept it. Shaking as he arrived, he quickly bowed towards Lelouch as sweat fell down his face.
"Y-Your M-Majesty! I-I'm L-Lucas Edmund...P-Personal S-Secretary to his maj-I mean...T-The former King…"
"I see, is there a problem?"
"N-No sir...J-Just the E-English Theocracy...S-Soviet Federation a-and New Zealand R-Republic have already called...T-To congratulate y-you on your...R-Return to power...N-Not only that b-but reports h-have already come in t-that the Portugal State is preparing to v-vote on independence f-from Spain a-and declare themselves a v-vassal state of the E-Empire…"
"Hm, I see. I admit the New Zealand Republic is quite surprising. But very well...Inform the Viceroy of these calls and have her return them for me."
"V-Viceroy? O-Oh H-Her Highness...U-Um I understand Your Majesty."
"Very good, once you have done that, report to me in my office. I will be occupying the Old Office of the King, which will now be known as the Imperial Office."
"U-Understood my Lord." Giving a shaky bow, Lucas turned and began walking over to Amelia as Lelouch resumed his walk, his three knights still behind him.
"Everything is going according to plan, and we should see the next few dominos fall within the hour."
2020 A. T .B, United Federation Of Nations; Japan Embassy
The sound of typing could be heard as the silence of the office was almost deafening. It had been a slow day so far and nothing was really going on as far as they were concerned. The only noise was the typing from Schneizel el Britannia, who was publicly a part of the Royal Council of Britania and also ambassador to Japan for Britania. However, in reality he was a member of the United Federation Of Nations, as he was serving his master Zero. Currently he was the at the UFN embassy in Japan, working on several documents that had been needing attention.
On the other side of the office was a scientist by the name of Rakshata Chawla, head of the UFN Research and Development. She was laying on the sofa in the room, his long pipe in her mouth as she looked over plans for a new security system that the UFN was proposing to Japan to help combat domestic terrosism.
Looking up from her plans at Schneizel, Rakshata took her pipe out of her mouth as she spoke "How long until you are done over there? I need to check and see if the plans I submitted to the girl were approved or not."
"I will be done in a few short moments, this is a task that was entrusted to me by Zero and so it takes priority over everything else." Rolling her eyes, Rakshata looked back down at her plans when suddenly she felt her phone begin to vibrate.
Taking the small device out from her pocket, she didn't even look to see who it was as she held it up to her ear "What is it?"
"R-Rakshata." Recognizing the voice as Kaguya, Rakshata was a bit surprised as Kaguya almost never called her directly. "H-How's the situation over there?"
"What are you talking about? Everything is how it was when you were sent the message a few hours ago."
"N-No I mean...H-Have you heard…"
"Heard what? Has the Earl of Pudding done something again?"
"N-No...It's...M-Master Zero…"
"What about him? He's always by your side isn't he? Did he run off somewhere and you can't find him? Better not that his little puppet thats with me if that's-"
"No not him...I mean...Master Zero...L-Lelouch…" Hearing her almost whisper the name, Rakshata stopped reading over the papers as she took her pipe out of her mouth and spoke with a bit of worry.
"What are you talking about? What's going on?"
"H-He's…..A-Australia…"
"What?" Hearing nothing but a whimper and a soft cry, Rakshata pushed herself up as she walked over to Schneizel's desk "Hey, have you heard anything about the Australian Kingdom?"
"Why would I concern myself with some small country? As I said before, Zero entrusted me with a task and that task takes priority over everything else." Looking up at her briefly with his geass affected eyes, Rakshata gave an sigh of annoyance as she walked over towards the TV on the other side of the room as she turned it on.
After a moment, the picture came in that showed an newscaster sitting behind a desk, the color washed out of her face as she tried to speak "G-Good Morning...E-Earlier today...As the Australian K-Kingdom's coronation...King Maxwell announced his successor to be…."
The woman tried to say the next few words but couldn't as her body shook, tears streaming down her face as fear was evident through her body language.
Not saying anymore, the news turned to a broadcast that said 'earlier today' in the corner as it cut to the podium towards "..."
Not saying anything, Rakshata held her breath as she dropped her phone to the ground, staring at the TV as the man at the Podium Spoke. "Attention Entire World! I am Lelouch Vi Britania!"
Watching Lelouch introduce himself on the Broadcast, Rakshata gritted her teeth as she muttered "Is this a joke?"
Not paying attention to the footsteps behind her, Rakshata barely noticed Schneizel as he walked up beside her. "Lelouch?"
Saying the name of his brother, Schnieziel joined her as they watched the broadcast together "As From This Day Forward, The Australian Kingdom will now be apart of my Britannian Empire and will be renamed to the Britannian Australia Vanguard!"
"Hmph, ridiculous. As if Lady Kaguya and my sisters will accept such a declaration."
"How are you staying calm? Your brother that you long thought dead is not only alive but he…" Rakshata lost her words as she stared at Schneizel.
"Half Brother to be precise...And I have many siblings that I have long thought dead. Personally, I'm more surprised than upset or happy or anything of the sort that he lives."
"Tch, you're the one who killed your other siblings."
"Not all of them." Rolling her eyes again, Rakshata returned her attention to the broadcast.
"C. C, who has been with me every step of the way and is the reason for my ambition will be the Knight of Two."
"So the Green Witch lives...He always gave her special attention and many thought they were lovers. Seems like all these years later they're inseparable."
"To all Nobles, countries and leaders who support me, give me your strength once again! I will regain my place among the this world! I am this Worlds Emperor! I am this Worlds Ruler! I am Zero, the Master of all!"
As the Broadcast began to end, Rakshata let out a breath as she ran a hand through her hair "Well this is problematic; we should head back to the Capital and begin the next steps in the process."
However, unlike the past few times, Schneziel didn't reply as he kept looking at the TV, eye's wide as he stared.
"Hey, you hear me? Now's not the time to get all happy about your brother being back, this is-"
"Zero."
"Hm?"
"Lelouch is...Zero...The Master of All...That's right…" Schnziels geass infected eyes glowed as clenched his hands, Rakshata taking a step back from him.
"He was Zero yes but…"
"My Brother Lelouch is Zero...That means…" Walking back over to the PC, Schnieziel grabbed his bag and began packing his stuff.
"W-What are you going on about? A-And just what are you doing?"
"Isn't it obvious? I'm packing up and heading towards the Britannian Australia Vanguard, where my brother, Zero, awaits me.
"Y-You…"
Grabbing his bag, Schnieziel stared at Rakshata as he reached inside his pocket and pulled out a gun as he held it towards her "And nobody will stop me."
"You can't be serious...Zero is with the United Federation of Nations! Not-"
"All Hail Zero! All Hail Lelouch!"
Bang
2020 A. T .B, Australian Kingdom; Royal Palace; Imperial Office
It had roughly been an hour since Lelouch had resurfaced, and during that time he had his new secretary and the Viceroy of the new Britannian Australia Vanguard make calls around the world, and detail all important events that had been happening.
In the meantime, Lelouch had taken up residence in the old Royal Office, now known as the Imperial Office. While he sat at the former Kings Desk and looked over documents relating to all the internal policies and private information of the Kingdom, he had Jeremiah get rid of all the portraits in the room, and had C. C and Anya standing guard at the door. While Lelouch wasn't worried about his own safety for a variety of reasons, he was always one for keeping appearances.
As Lelouch flipped a page, a knock came on the door "Y-Your Majesty...I-It's me, L-Lucas Edmund."
"You may enter." Not even looking up from his papers, Lelouch spoke as the door opened and Lucas walked in, his eyes seemingly looking red while his blond hair drooped a bit. Giving a quick bow to C. C and Anya, Lucas walked over to the desk and kneeled in front of it. "You may rise and give me your report."
"U-Understood." Pushing himself up, Lucas opened the binder he had in his hands as he shakily put his glasses on and began reading. "I-In the past hour, we have recieved v-various reactions from the countries around the world. A-As with the previous rumors and reports, the Spanish state of Portugal unanimously passed a resolution declaring independence from Spain and the EU. N-Not only that, but they also passed a resolution declaring themselves a vassal state of the E-Empire, and the G-Governor has been named V-Viceroy of the now named 'Britannian Portugees State'. They've already lowered the S-Spanish and EU Flags and R-Raised b-both the Britannian Flag and V-Vanguard Flag."
"Hmph, rather bold of them to give themselves a new name and also appoint a Viceroy without consulting me first. Still, I suppose in the interim I can allow it. Have they contacted us already?"
"Y-Yes my lord...T-The new Viceroy Santiago Alto has already contacted us and congratulated you on your return. H-He has already spoken to V-Viceroy Amelia and is on the long l-list of people wishing to speak w-with you."
"I see, I shall return the calls after the execution." Lucas seemed to get even more dejected when Lelouch brought up the execution, yet either Lelouch didn't notice or didn't care as he waved his hand. "Now continue, what other important information do you have?"
"A-Ah yes. As I mentioned, the English and Soviets have already called to congratulate you. In fact, the English have said they already have an ambassador prepared to send over, and wish to do an ambassador swap. In addition, their Archbishop has extended an invitation for you to visit them whenever you have the free time."
"Tell them we will accept the ambassador, and we will also prepare one of our own to send to them. However, tell them that until atleast half the of EU is reconquered by my Empire, I won't be accepting their invitation."
"U-Understood. S-Speaking of the EU, they have already called an emergency council meeting and so far have passed a resolution to condemn Portugal's succession and also an resolution saying they do not recognize y-you as the l-legitimate Emperor...H-However, they have n-not issued an d-declaration of war o-on us or Portugal…"
"Not surprising, they don't have the manpower for a war, especially with the confusion going on everywhere right now. However allowing them to have the upperhand would be foolish, issue an announcement that Lelouch Vi Britania demands the EU relinquish the countries of Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkey, which rightfully belong to Euro-Britania! Also issue the announcement that until I find a suitable leader, Lelouch Vi Britania shall also be named the Grand Duke of Euro-Britania!"
"I-I understand my lord, I shall issue the announcement before the execution so it does not take a-away from the moment." Gulping as he speaks, Lucas turned towards the next page in his binder as he continued "Prime Minister Kaname Ohgi of the USJ h-has called a-an emergency meeting w-with the N-National D-Diet, t-though not reports have c-come out since then. L-Likewise, the UFN, which was having an scheduled meeting today, h-has scrapped all p-plans and h-have made their m-meeting today a c-closed d-doors meeting. T-The only information w-we have f-from the UFN i-is a statement released by C-Chairwoman Kaguya."
Taking a paper out from his binder, Lucas laid it on Lelouch's desk as he instantly recognized that it was Kaguyas statement.
"F-Finally, i-in mainland Britania. Several N-Nobles, mostly ones f-from the S-South American Continent, h-have declared their s-support for your return and to show that, t-they have lowered the Britannian National F-Flag, and raised the V-Vanguard flag at their estates. While no nobles h-have come out a-against you, others have quietly ordered all r-replays of your Coronation n-not to be played i-in their territories. M-Meanwhile, the Royal Council have yet to issue any statements. B-But unconfirmed reports a-are that Princess Cornelia has c-called Princess Marybell and Prince Schneizel back to the c-capital to vote...In Articles Three-Section B…"
"The Articles to introduce a new Emperor? It seems Cornelia plans to name herself the One Hundredth Emperor of the Realm so she can discredit me. In that case, send out the following statement. Lelouch Vi Britania officially declares that the Australian Parliament shall be dissolved. In addition, if the Portugess are serious about joining my Empire, their parliament shall also be dissolved! Right before the execution, I shall make the announcement myself that the Royal Council will be abolished, and that Prince Schneizel,Princess Cornelia, Princess Marybell, Princess Carine and...Princess Nunnally, shall be stripped of their royal titles! Any efforts to introduce Articles Three-Section B will be deemed illegal! I will also order the former members of the Royal Family to be placed under House Arrest until further notice. Now then, if there is nothing else, you are dismissed."
"Y-Yes, my lord!" Giving a quick Bow, Lucas quickly turned and closed his binder as he left, once again giving small bows to the knights as he did so.
Once the door was closed, Lelouch stood up from his desk and looked at Jeremiah "Jeremiah, go and tell the Finance Minister to prepare several Knightmares. If everything continues to go as planned, they will be needed at the execution."
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Giving a quick fist to the chest, Jeremiah quickly left the room as C. C turned towards Lelouch.
"Knightmares? Worried that a few scoundels are going to ruin your party?" Giving a sly smile towards Lelouch as she spoke, knowing what he was planning.
Returning said smile with one of his own, Lelouch simply looked out the window "Scoundrels indeed, after all, they were considered terrorists at one point."
2020 A. T .B, United Federation Of Nations; Beijing Capital City
"Attention Entire World! My name is Lelouch Vi Britania! Emperor Of The Holy Britannian Empire and the new ruler of the Australian Kingdom!" Lelouch's voice yelled out from the TV with a powerful force behind it, shaking the people in the room as they looked up at the TV with looks of horror and shock.
Sitting at her head chair, Kaguya shook as tears streamed down from her eyes. While she hated Lelouch...Hated his betrayal...Hated that he had used her and everyone else for his own selfish goals...Deep down, her love for him was still there and she knew it. He was still the dashing hero who saved Japan, the mysterious Dark Knight, the mysterious and true holder of the name Zero.
The current holder of the name, Suzaku, stood beside her with his hands clenched, his hidden face clenched as his teeth grinded, his eyes straining almost as he simply spoke the name "Lelouch…"
"Former King Maxwell Austria will be executed for his crimes against me, while Prince Noah will be stripped of his title and will now be known as the Minister of Finance! Princess Amelia will also have her title stripped, as she will now be the Viceroy of the Australian Kingdom! As from this day forward, the Australian Kingdom will now be apart of my Britannian Empire and will be renamed to the Britannian Australia Vanguard!" Lelouch continued on with his speech, shock and murmors coming out as he spoke the next few lines.
"E-Execute the King? T-Thats High Treason in the Kingdom!"
"N-Not only that, but renaming the Kingdom and making the Princess the Viceroy!? UFN Policies make the naming of a Viceroy illegal worldwide!"
"Do you really think the Demon Emperor cares for our international laws!? This is the same man who took over the world!"
"To all Nobles, countries and leaders who support me, give me your strength once again! I will regain my place among the this world! I am this Worlds Emperor! I am this Worlds Ruler! I am Zero, the Master of all!" The members of the bodies had their voices catch in their throats as Lelouch continued, as the intial shock began to waver as they began discussing and yelling at one another.
"W-What does he mean he's Zero?! Sir Zero is the one who killed him, we all saw it!"
"That's true! This has to be a deliberate ploy to gain support among the uneducated!"
"You fools! If Sir Zero really did kill him, why is the Demon Emperor currently in the Australian Kingdom! Lady Kaguya!" Kaguya jumped a little, her swollen eyes looking down at the man who had yelled as he suspiciously eyed her and Zero. "What is the meaning of all this!? Didn't Zero kill the Emperor!? Why is he still alive!? What are you and Sir Zero hiding!?"
"I...I…" Kaguya tried to speak, but her voice caught in her throat as more tears fell from her eyes.
Before she could choke up anymore, Suzaku spoke up in her stead "We aren't hiding anything! You can clearly review the footage from back then; Britanian Emperor Lelouch Vi Britania was killed."
"Then how do you explain what we're currently watching!"
"Thats…" Suzaku had a general idea, he knew it had to with either Geass or C. C, if not both. But he couldn't say anything regarding that; the idea of Geass was something he couldn't let leak out.
"Well!?" Pressure seemed to mount as everyone was tense, the atmosphere growing more dark with a line from the TV echoed out to everyone.
"To celebrate this new dawn, join me in two hours for the execution of Maxwell Austria, as the last king of the Australian Kingdom is eliminated!"
"What?" Suzaku looked up at the TV and spoke when he heard the words "He's going to broadcast the execution worldwide?"
The rest of the council continued to nervously look around and speak, as Suzaku collected his thoughts and yelled out.
"Members of the UFN! I asked that you vote on a resolution to send the Black Knights to the Kingdom to stop the execution and save the king! While also arresting Lelouch for his hostile take over of a country, among his other UFN violations!"
"Suzaku…" Kaguya whispered the name so none of the members could hear her.
"Chairwoman, I ask that you bring the resolution up for a vote."
"W-What…" Kaguya looked out to the members, all of them having some sort of doubt on their faces aimed at Kaguya and Suzaku. Knowing she had to quash those doubts about them, she slowly nodded as she spoke into her microphone. "M-Motion By Zero...Is proposed…"
"I second the motion." Before she could even ask for a second, the man from earlierly seconded it, as Kaguya slowly nodded.
"All in Favor…"
"Yea!" The entire body spoke at once, causing Kaguya to once again slowly nod without even asking for the No's.
"The Motion...Is approved…"
"I shall gather everyone at once and begin making preparations! We can arrive in the Kingdom within an hour with the flight capabilities on our Knightmares. I of course understand that we will have to ignore UFN regulations, but all options are on the table for this!"
"Suzaku...Are you going to bring her…"
Again whispering to him, Suzaku looked down at Kaguya and nodded "Yeah, I know what he means to her but...I'll talk to her beforehand."
"O-Ok...I'm...Going to call Rakshata and…" Not being able to continue, Kaguya lowered her head down as Suzaku patted her on the back.
2020 A. T .B, United Federation Of Nations; Hong Kong District; Black Knights Embassy
"Here's the kick, and it's blocked by Vlad! And the score remains zero to zero, here in the first round of the International League!" The voice from the TV blared across the small room as the football match was the only thing worthwhile to put on.
The room was the 'main living room' to many of the occupants inside, as in an effort to combat the homeless crisis from the war, the Black Knights had set up several Embassies across the UFN and Japan to allow people without homes to stay in.
The room only had a few occupants at the moment; most of them being families or small groups of people who were enjoying the game, talking, playing cards or reading; while the kids ran around, playing with toys and the like.
The only other ones in the room were the Squad Members of the Black Knight Task Force, "The Knights Of Today", which was one of several task forces of the Black Knights that were dedicated to helping out with the homelessness problem and also stopping the ever growing black market drug trades. They were currently on stand by, a common procedure during UFN meetings, just in the worst case scenario.
One of the members of the task force, who was also the commander of the squad, and also one of the highest ranking members of the Black Knights, was currently sitting at the lone desk in the room. Her Pink Hair slagged a bit as she tried to stop herself from dozing off, not being one for sports and also because of a lack of sleep due to her work.
The former leader of the Royal Knights that defended Zero, her name was "Miss Kallen?"
Kallen Kozuki, one of the founding members of the Black Knights, jumped a bit as she looked over the desk and saw a teenage girl standing in front of her desk, one of her hands twirling her blond twintails as she gave a small smile towards Kallen "A-Ah Gabrielle...Sorry, I was about half asleep, whats up?"
Gabrielle Watson, a teenage girl who lost both of her parents in the World War, had been staying at the Black Knights Hong Kong Embassy for about a year at this point. Though she was originally from the South American Continent, therefore making her Britanian, she said she hated her heritage; and had paid her dues as an indentured servant to pay her way to the UFN. During that time, her and Kallen had become friends of sorts, mostly due to the fact that Gabrielle enjoyed learning about the Black Knights and the war in general for whatever reason. "Well I was wondering if you could answer some more questions for me today? That's the same game that was on yesterday, so I'm not really interested in watching it again."
"Hm? Is it? I hadn't noticed." Not that she was paying attention in the first place. "But sure, should kill the time."
"Great! I was wondering if you could tell me all that you know about the former Emperor of Britanian?"
"You mean Charles?"
"No his successor, the one they called the Demon Emperor, Lelouch!" As soon as the words left her mouth, Kallen felt a tightness in her chest as the name Lelouch entered into her ears. While to the general public, Lelouch was the demon emperor who ruled the world for a short period of time. To Kallen however, he was much more.
Kallen had been with Lelouch since the origin of Zero and had been with him through both hardship and victory. From his downfall to his rise. She knew the real Lelouch. She knew he was a good man. She knew of the Zero's Requiem, she knew he made the world hate him and even sacrificed himself for a better world. He was Lelouch Vi Britania, Emperor of Britania. He was Zero, the leader of the Black Knights. He was Lelouch Lamperage, her classmate. He was the one man her heart belonged to.
Memories and thoughts raced through mind before Gabrielle spoke back up "Miss Kallen?"
"H-Huh? O-Oh um...Well t-there's not much to say. He was the one who murdered the ninety-eighth Emperor so he assumed the throne, before later he took over the entire world after taking over the mass destructive Fleija weapons."
"Well yeah, everyone knows that! I meant all the stuff you know specifically!"
"I-I wouldn't know anything that the rest wouldn't know, why would I?"
"I heard from some of the other Black Knights that you two actually went to school together, and were even on the student council together! Surely you learned a few things about him from that."
"W-What? Who told you...Agh whatever. Yes, we went to school together, but...The one who I went to school with was Lelouch Lamperouage. Not only that, but I went to school as Kallen Stadtfeld; so both of us were using fake identities and living fake lives. I-I'm sure what we told each other and talked about was fake on both of our parts."
"Hm? You stuttered, are you sure you're telling the truth?" Gabrielle leaned in a bit as Kallen gulped, worried about the situation...Before Gabrielle suddenly backed off "Well whatever, we can talk about that another time."
"H-Huh?"
"I actually have another question! Why are all the News Channels locked? Not only that, but aot of channels are locked, and all the broadcasts are from yesterday...Is everything alright?"
"Huh? Locked News Channels? I've not-" Before she could even finish, Kallens phone began to buzz as she looked down at the ID and raised an eyebrow before answering. "Yes?"
"Kallen, it's me, Suzaku."
"I see, what is it...Zero?"
"Get your team ready and head over to the Beijing Hanger Base, an emergency has come up in the Australian Kingdom, and we have to go deal with it."
"An Emergency? Is it terrorists?"
"..."
"...Well?"
"It's an emergency, report immediately." With that, Suzaku hung up, causing Kallen to get just a tiny bit suspicious as she shook her head before looking back at Gabrielle.
"Some things come up, we can continue talking later."
"Oh Ok! Good luck!" Kallen gave a small smile and a head nod as she pushed herself up, walking around to the other members of her team and telling them. All the while, Gabrielle watched her as she whispered to herself "So...She does know something. What does she know about Lelouch?"
2020 A. T .B, Australian Kingdom; Royal Palace; Imperial Office
The only sound that could be heard in the room was the writing of Lelouch, who was making several notes of what he was reading that was contained in the Royal Folders. During that time, he had also been making preparations for the upcoming execution, as well as planning for the inevitable disruption.
He was so lost in thought, that he didn't hear the clicking of heels until the person in front of him spoke "Lost in thought as always."
"Hm?" Lelouch's eyes flickered up as he saw C. C standing right in front of him before they went back down to the papers "What is it, Knight of Two?"
"Oh please, the only ones in here are me, you and Anya, no need for the act Lelouch." C. C didn't change her expression as Lelouch kept writing for a moment, before giving a sigh as he laid his pen down and looked up.
"Fine...What is it, C. C?"
"Well I can only guess what you're planning for during the execution, afterall, I'm sure they have many answers and the UFN will also want answers. Still though, ordering the execution and then fighting the UFN, kinda goes against your whole speech of the weak joining you."
"I'm the Demon Emperor, the Cruel beast who murdered for fun and ruled the world with the will of the devil. I have to keep up appearances, while also making sure those who still support me continue to do so."
"Of course, I'm not disputing that. However, even with all that baggage, you could still win over people who are lost and need a place to call home. Maybe even rally a few high ranking nobles behind you, afterall, you have no connection to the royal family. Even if it's just for show, shouldn't you make some sort of connection to add legitimacy? Such as marrying the princess? Again it be nothing but a show, but-"
"I've thought and planned for this, you should know me by now." Lelouch gave an all knowing smirk, which C. C returned with a blank expression as he continued. "It's true that having the nobles of the Kingdom on my side is important, and a political marriage with Amelia would add legitimacy to my reign...Though to say I have no connection or relation to the Kingdom's Royal Family isn't quite correct."
"Hm?"
"Are you familiar with the Napoleonic Revolution? In which the French Emperor Napoleon took over all of Europe, forcing the Royal Family of the then United Kingdom to flee to the then Thirteen Colonies?"
"Of course, I was alive at the time after all. It's ultimately what led to the founding of the modern day Britannian Empire."
"That's correct, but do you know of how the Australian Kingdom was founded?"
"Again, I was around at the time. After the takeover of Europe, Australia descended into a state of Civil War that lasted for a decade with various lords and the such trying to claim control. It was eventually settled when a man by the name of Frederick Austria took over the capital, and eventually made the surrounding lords succumb."
"Yes that's true, however what you may not know is that Frederick Austria, was actually Frederick Augustus, second son of George III who was the second to last king of the then United Kingdom, before George IV escaped to the Thirteen Colonies and established the Britannian Empire."
"What?"
"Surprising? Well it's actually quite simple. During the Napoleonic Revolution, the Holy Roman Empire was abolished and the Austrian Empire was founded. After the fall of the English lands and the escape of the royal family, Frederick found himself stranded in Europia, and sought refuge in the Austrian Empire. To avoid the French hunting him down, he changed his last name to Aegir, and lived the next two years as a merchant. However, after the French Empire began taking over parts of the Austrian Empire, Frederick escaped to Russia, traveling the next three years through the country before spending the next four years traveling through mainland Asia before finally finding a boat to take him to Australia. There, he changed his last name to Austria and claimed to be the last surviving member of the Austrian Royal Family. Thanks to his years of being in the English Royal Family, he had the knowledge and etiquette to convince enough lords to rally around him, and he used this to eventually take over the country and name himself the first King. Considering that his brother George IV is my ancestral Grandfather, that makes Frederick my Ancestral Uncle and by extension, the current royal family of Australia are my distant cousins."
"I see, that's quite a lot to know off the top of your head."
"After I assumed the throne of Britania, I found that information in the royal library. It's one of the reasons I instructed you all to take me to Australia, so if the need ever arises for me to reclaim the throne, I had a legitimate claim to it."
"I see, still that may be a hard sell to the nobles, but knowing you I'm sure you have a thousand other plans at your disposal."
"Of course, and as you suggested, one of them is a marriage with Amelia. However, her title would simply be "Consort of Australia" as making her my official wife would look bad for the nobles outside of Australia."
"Yet an official wife would help your standing, Charles had over one hundred consorts, but he still had an official wife didn't he?"
"He did, though I never met her. The story I was told was that she died when I was still young but...Well who knows at the end of the day. Nevertheless, I hope to end the New Order before marriage is even something I have to think about...Still, I have made plans for that occasion as well."
"Have you now?"
"Yes, should I need to marry officially, it would most likely be you."
"Me?" C. C tilted her head a bit, confusion in her voice as Lelouch nodded.
"Yes, you're the Knight of Two after all, so a marriage to you would be more universally accepted among the nobles of the Empire and elsewhere."
"Oh so political reasons, I see."
"Well…" Lelouch seemed to think for a moment before speaking "I also wouldn't mind having to spend my life with you, even after the New Order was defeated."
"Huh?" C. C looked at Lelouch as she felt a faint heat come to her cheeks, did she hear him right? "What d-"
Knock Knock
The sound of knocking was heard at the door as Lelouch quickly changed his persona "Enter."
The door opened as Lucas walked in, still a bit pale as he spoke "Y-Your Majesty, everything...Is ready."
"Good, I shall be down at once. We shall continue this discussion another time, Knight of Two."
"A-Ah...Right.." C. C gave a nod as Lelouch pushed himself up and walked over towards the door.
"Knight of Two, and Knight of Three, you two shall acompany me."
"Right…"
"Understood." C. C and Anya answered as Lucas lead them out of the room, silence overtaking them as C. C thought to herself.
"Lelouch...Did you really mean that? If you did, then we need to talk once this show is over."
Guest Responses
Cartman: Ok Man, I'm glad you're enjoying, but please stop spamming me about Lelouch's Mech. It will be a long time before Lelouch enters the battle himself as he's a much more strategist than anything. I deleted a few of your reviews cause you left like 6-7 and 2 of them were just "Please Update Soon". Again I'm glad you're enjoying and I'll take your suggestions into account...But stop spamming please.
Guest: All Hail Lelouch! As for Carine, she's only alive because she was saved in the canon media is all. Bringing Euphie back really isn't in my plans right now, as her death propelled alot forward and brought good character devlopment for alot of characters. Still who knows, crazier things have happened I guess haha.
Guest: Jeremiah/Sayako actually really isn't a fav ship of mine, I have other plans for them.
BLOWN: Glad you enjoy the overall plot and the fact that a new enemy is a code user and not some small terroist force. I hope you continue to enjoy and the like! Also not revealing anything about the Code Group yet haha.
Guest: Leila is still thinking of Akito since I figured it would fit her character for now. I have plans for her that may be slightly sadistic on my part, but we just have to see how things play out.
King: Glad you enjoyed! Lelouch always has a plan haha, and as you can see, the Zero line caught the attention of a few people.
Zerecue: Maybe, maybe not haha I have plans but we just have to see how it all plays out.