"Zero; are you sure?" Kallen asked as they entered their new base.

"Of course the Black knights have been reformatted into this and with some help soon this new organization shall create world peace for you know the old saying the enemy of my enemy is my friend and with a potential target coming up for the Decepticons" Zero said walking into the command centre

"Which is?" Tamaki asked as the original Black Knight officers met with Euphie there as well who was wearing a green version of the Black Knights Uniform

"As Brig. Britannia is about to explain, keep in mind that we are no longer terrorists" Zero said sitting down.


"Thank you General Zero, as you all know the new Viceroy Nunnally Vi Britannia has renewed the Special Administration Zone of Japan and will open it officially in three days time! We need to figure out how to do this operation with minimum casualties and gain the respect of the world enough that they want to help us" Euphie said starting the brief

"So what's the plan of attack?" Ohgi said

"I now call on Col. Tohdoh for that" Euphie said.

"Thank you Brigadier Britannia, now for the first part of our plan we intend to evacuate the civilians giving us more room to fight, we'll also place a squadron of Burai and Gekka around the perimeter in case of emergencies" Tohdoh said. "After the evacuations we intent of damaging the Decepticon with the help of our allies the Autobots which will be a part of the Knightmare squadrons around the perimeter. We hope to lead the Decepticon away to here where a disturber will be placed to immobilize the Decepticon and that will conclude the exercise" Tohdoh said

"any questions?" Zero asked

"What are we called?" Kallen asked "All shall be revealed" Zero said "Dismissed" Zero said concluding the briefing.


"Do you think this will work?" He asked Kallen and Euphie

"Perhaps but it is Nunnally and if she's there that could also mean some heavy reinforcements and protection" Euphie said

"Not to mention there are rumours of some Round Knights being there" Kallen said

"Suzaku!" Zero growled softly

"Maybe he regrets betraying you" Euphie said hopefully

"Anyway, we want to make a good impression so if any Britannians Noble soldiers or otherwise are in danger we rescue them" Zero said

"So, we better get back to class, our free period is almost over" Kallen said

"Agreed" Zero said standing up to leave.


Lelouch walked into his classroom and sat down next to Kallen,

"oh boy if only I could tell her how I feel about her than I would but for now I'll just keep it on the down low' Leouch thought.

"Hey where's Suzaku? Lelouch asked

"You seriously don't know?" Shirley asked,

"No" Lelouch asked

"He's helping the new viceroy with that zone" Josh said who was shushed by Shirley.

"Okay then" Lelouch said getting on with his work.


At the Zone arena, Suzaku looked at the work being done.

"It's hard isn't it, just standing here racked with guilt?" a soft voice asked

"And what makes you say that Milady?" Suzaku asked with a smile his face turning to the speaker

"I know you, and from you told me, you feel guilty about it" Nunnally said rolling her chair next to him

"I just wish he knows that it was a mistake" Suzaku said

"I know, anyway the zone will be wonderful won't it?" she said smiling

"I bet, Nunnally are you happy with who they've sent to look after Lelouch?" Suzaku asked

"Are you happy being the knight of seven?" she asked back

"touché" Suzaku laughed

"I know he's doing a fine job but, something about him makes me nervous" Nunnally said "and to answer your question it's a wonderful opportunity but if given the option I'd quit and just be a plain old Major" Suzaku said as he held his letter of resignation

"You'll be the first person to quit the Knights of the Round" Nunnaly said seriously

"Yep and there's been others" Suzaku said

"But no one Japanese" Nunnally said

"I agree with her; Suzaku" Cornelia said entering the conservation

"I'd feel better if I had earned it" Suzaku said sliding the letter back inside his Jacket.


"So who's coming to the ceremony?" Milly asked

"Josh and I are and I'm pretty sure Nina will be there as well" Shirley said

"Lelouch?" Milly asked

"I'm busy" Lelouch asked

"Kallen?" Milly asked the redhead

"Big events aren't for me" Kallen said

"Okay so, we'll tell you all about it" Milly said "Now; do you have a dress?" Milly asked Shirley

"No I don't" Shirley replied

"Come on then, its tomorrow" Milly exclaimed pulling the redhead out the door.

"I have to go and polish my stuff for tomorrow, boy is it going to be big" Josh smirked

"Of course we'll sit here and watch it" Kallen lied

"Yep and possibly catch some Zees" Lelouch said.


The next day Nunnally was nervous and things were starting to come together

"Just like Euphie" Suzaku thought "I miss her" he said

"I do too" Nunnally said preparing to head out. Behind the screen hoisted on the top of the stadium were Tamaki and another member of the new force waiting to start.

"So why are we here for?" The other guy said

"We're the first strike" Tamaki said

"All units report in" Euphie said via headset.

"This is the EVAC team, ready to go" "Knightmare team all set;" "Ground Infantry give the G word and we'll be there" the various teams said

"Zero standing by" Lelouch said

"Autobots in positions" Optimus said

"Good, now we wait" Euphie said as she looked at the TV Broadcast;

"I remember the first time we tried this" Euphie said.


Nunnally was smiling as the cheers from both Britannians and Japanese were filling the air

"If only she was here" Over with Suzaku stood a young girl with pink hair and a blonde male

"Man I'm so excited" the blonde said

"calm down Gino, I mean even Anya's not this excited" Suzaku said.

"But if things don't go well you'll up and quit" Gino said

"Who told you?" Suzaku asked

"All of the knights know" Anya said

"Does the Emperor?" Suzaku asked

"Yeah he does, but he's Darwinism states no one but Britannians can be Knights of the Round which is bull if you ask me" Gino said huffing;

"Is that a helicopter?" Anya asked looking at the sky

"I think so, Suzaku?" Gino replied

"No one's supposed to be coming by helicopter so it must be...an enemy" Suzaku said.


"Kallen, you and Tohdoh are on, it appears Suzaku and two other knights have requested an evac, help them!" Euphie said

"Yes ma'am" Kallen and Tohdoh replied helping with the evac.

"Optimus do we have an ID?" Zero asked from his new Knightmare the Shinkirou

"Blackout" Optimus said as the con landed and transformed.

"What is that?" Gino said

"It's a Decepticon!" Suzaku shouted. Two thuds were heard overhead which headed for the Decepticon

"This is Alpha team we've engaged target" Tamaki said as he's teammate set up a 50. Cal machine gun

"Bring the pain" the Gunner said unloading a full clip at Blackout.

"Infantry get in there!" Euphie ordered as two humvees with 50. Cal guns got in there to fire.

"Viceroy! Get back to the G1 we'll handle this." Suzaku said

"Yes of course" Nunnally said moving away to a hallway behind her as gunfire sounded behind her

"Who are these guys, they fighting this thing like it's a human" Gino said

"I only know of one person, but he's been missing for six months" Suzaku said.


"Okay phase two: Sideswipe, Skids, Mudflap your on" Zero said from the Shinkirou

"Sir Yes Sir" The three new Autobots said rolling out

"Hey Ugly look who's here; Autobots" Skids taunted entering and leaving the stadium.

"Take it come on, take it!" Zero said to Blackout

"We have a fish on the line, repeat fish on the line; heading for the dock" Sideswipe said transforming into his Corvette mode followed by the twins,

"good Rakshata how's the disturber?" Zero asked

"online and ready" the scientist said.

"Good Blackout will be there in five minutes!" Zero said.


Back at the zone the Ashford students that were attending watched from a box

"odd" Lloyd said

"What is it?" Milly asked

"These fighters look professional; like they've fought these things before" Lloyd said.

"You don't think?" Josh asked

"I have no clue" Lloyd said

"Oh no; the entrance to the hall has just collapse and the Viceroy's inside" Cecile said holding her phone

"That could be a problem" Nina said looking the diagram on her computer. "Soon the whole hallway will collapse and kill her" Nina said

"No" Josh said before an EMP was launched.


In the crumbling Hallway, Nunnally was stuck as the ceiling was coming down,

"no, no please move!" she begged her chair but none the least it didn't move "Not now, please" she said as a large chunk of rock was falling above her, she closed her eyes in fear

"Got ya" a voice said as Nunnally felt herself pulled out at the last moment "That was too close are you okay?" she heard

"Euphie?" Nunnally asked looking up to see her sister's smiling face

"Oh, Nunna how did you get like this" Euphie asked soothing her sister.

"Come on we'll head for Trans Ops Mobile" Euphie said carrying Nunnally out.


Blackout landed in a weird octagon configured object which started to glow

"NOW!" Zero ordered as a green energy wave overtook the Decepticon freezing him

"Now for a question? Are you ready to surrender or termination?" Optimus asked

"I will never surrender as long as my spark pulses with the energy needed to do Lord Megatron's will!" Blackout said.

"I thought as much, Ironhide" Optimus said

"Yes sir, any last word Decepticon Punk?" The grizzled Autobot asked

"All Hail Megatro..." he started but was ultimately shut offline with a bang

"Mission Complete, return to the stadium" Zero ordered.


At the Stadium Suzaku was sitting on a piece of rubble with his back turned to the stage

"She's gone" he cried as his friends stood there

"Maybe she got out" Cecile said

"Highly unlikely" Lloyd said "Lloyd!" Cecile scolded the scientist.

"ATTENTION ALL PEOPLE OF THE WORLD!" a voice called out

"It can't be" Suzaku said as he turned to see Zero standing there

"It's..." Shirley said

"ZERO!" Suzaku said in surprise.


"I, Zero have come here today to tell of a new threat that has no racial discrimination, it has no concept of creed, all it has is the desire to wipe us the Human race out of existence, This new threat has already set up bases in the Chinese Federation, across the European Union and now has set up a base here in Japan. If it is not stopped then our world is doomed. That is why I have created a new fighting force to combat this threat, the Threat of the Decepticons shall now be fought by a team created not only of Japanese but, Chinese, Europeans and Britannians, We are The Network Elements of Supporters and Transformers! We are N.E.S.T! The frontline in the defence of the world against this new darkness, and all those who want to join are allowed, for there is no restriction of heritage!" Zero said fronting out only to hear cheering once he finished.


"Well nothing like a rallying speech to cheer people up" Milly said as Zero left the stage.

"NEST, huh?" Suzaku said as Gino held out his hand

"The letter of resignation you typed up please" Gino said as Suzaku handed it to him "Now go and join NEST they'll need you" Gino said

"You got me as a wingman Suzaku" Josh said

"I may as well" Lloyd said shrugging

"I'm coming along as well to keep you out of trouble" Cecile said.

"Looks like we have some Britannians ready to join" a soft melodious voice said

"Euphie?" Suzaku asked running into her arms and holding her

"Welcome aboard" she said relaxing into his embrace. Zero stood there looking at some of his new recruit.

"For the sake of the world I will work with those who know only hatred for others" he said as Nunnally and Kallen joined him at his side. "Lelouch, it is good to work beside you" Nunnally said.

"I'm glad to have you here as well Nunna" Zero said gently placing a hand on her shoulder as Suzaku, Lloyd, Cecile and Josh approached.

"Zero, We're here to join NEST" Suzaku said

"well then welcome aboard NEST" Zero said