Chamber A-2 | Six floors under Ashford Academy

Two scientists stand before a large windowed test chamber in a room not too far from the control centre. Inside the chamber, a tiltrotor UAV starts to hover. It resembles the retired Eurocopter Tiger but with significant changes. The cockpit houses the engine and computer systems, the rotors are removed, and its wings were larger with a tiltrotor design. The shorter of the two scientists inputted s few commands into her drone's system. Its four wing-mounted M61 autocannons fired upon its test subject, the RPI-13 Sutherland. With just a two-second burst, the Knightmare was torn to shreds. The taller of the scientist noted the short girl's excitement, seeing the primary weapon succeeded in destroying the Sutherland in such a short time. The girl then added in a few more commands and her brainchild aimed for the next Sutherland. Its two heat-seeking air-to-land missile pods attached to the end of each wing and the laser-guided M134 Minigun attached to the nose then destroyed it in three seconds.

"Well then Dr Nicholas Teslon, are the results satisfactory?" Asked the girl.

"Not only that General vi Britannia, but I'm sure your brother would be very ecstatic to hear the success of the NORD-1 Auto-Copter." Answered Teslon.

General Nunnally vi Britannia, the right hand of Marshal Lelouch vi Britannia. As the Order of The Black Sun's Chief Researcher of Advanced Technology, she is the greatest hidden mind in the world working with the master strategist. When off-duty, she folds paper cranes with Sayoko and Lelouch while having one of the most innocent faces. It was miraculous that she wasn't blinded from the traumatic shock and while she was previously crippled from her mother's attack, Dr Teslon performed surgery to add cybernetic implants on her legs not just to make her walk once more, but also to add some implants to the brain and made her as smart as Issac Newton.

"Why don't we tell brother about our successful exploit?" Suggested Nunnally who was already departing for her brother.

"That we shall do." Dr Teslon said who followed suit.

Viceroy Palace

"Clovis, you're getting replaced." Schneizel said.

"W-What do you mean brother Schneizel?" Clovis asked as he began sweating anxiously.

The Prime Minister sighed. "Area 11 is the beating heart of our war machine as it is our main source of Sakuradite. With the Emperor having severe mental issues due to his concussion, we cannot take any chances. I am sending is Cornelia and Euphemia as your replacement as Viceroy and Sub-Viceroy of Area 11." Schneizel explained.

"I-I understand... But what will happen to me? With the Emperor absent, who is in charge?" Asked Clovis as he approved of Schneizel's orders reluctantly.

"I decided for you to be left to your own devices. Perhaps open a museum for your paintings? I don't know. The Emperor is currently undergoing mental treatment and as a result, the Prime Minister, me, has been appointed as the da facto ruler of Britannia." Schneizel answered.

"I see. Thank you." And with that, Clovis ended the transmission.

"Bartley." Clovis called.

"Yes, Your Highness?" Answered a worried Bartley.

"Administer a Grade-A Amnesia Agent to the Code-R Subject. Release her somewhere safe. If I can't have her immortality, no one can." Clovis ordered.

"At once Your Highness."

'Perhaps I should open an art gallery.'

Ashford Academy | Ashford Student Council Clubhouse

It was the usual day in the Student Council. Milly is scheming for her next chaos, Rivalz is staring at Milly, Shirley is staring at Lelouch, Nina is typing on her laptop for her research, and Lelouch is the only one being competent and is balancing the club budget. The birds are singing, the students are chatting outside, the pa system suddenly comes to life?

The voice of Reuben K. Ashford come to life through all speakers. "Attention all students! Unknown Hostile intruders have entered the Academy from the north! Please make your way to the library and await further instructions!"

Shirley then stood up upon hearing the announcement. "Lulu! We need to go now!"

'Hostiles? Britannian or terrorist?' Asked Lelouch.

Ashford Academy | Library

The library was packed with students from all divisions. While the rest of the Student Council are trying to keep things orderly, the Lamprouges/vi Britannias were approached by the Ashford superintendent.

"Lelouch, Nunnally, I know this isn't the best but... Can we please use the facility? I just can't risk the lives of the students." Reuben asked with anxiety.

"First floor only." Answered Lelouch with a smile.

"Thank you." Reuben then walked to the locked door and opened it. The students looked at the large room inside as they were instructed to enter. While it was tight, they managed to fit. The Student Council then sat down and started to interrogated Lelouch.

"Ok Lelouch, don't think we don't know about the superintendent asking permission to use this facility. What is this place?" Asked Rivalz.

But before Lelouch can answer, the doors opened to reveal a large auditorium. On stage are four certain characters. Wearing black officer clothes and black peak caps with a silver bar on top, with the females opting for pencil skirts, Lieutenant Generals Gino, Anya, Nonette, and Monica stood in attention.

"Aren't those the Knights of Round?" Asked Nina.

"Yeah, but why are they here? Lulu, where are you going?" Shirley asked as Lelouch made his way to Monica.

"Are my clothes ready Lieutenant General?" Asked Lelouch into Monica's ear.

Upon having Lelouch's mouth near her face, Monica blushed. "O-Ofcourse Herr Marshal."

Upon seeing the Knight of Round redden, the students started to whisper among themselves.

"How does Lulu know the Knight of Twelve?" Shirley questioned.

"Lelouch, if you are going to do what I think you're going to do and succeed, I'll personally give you a kiss." Milly told herself.

"What?" Questioned the rest of the Student Council.

"Sayoko, Nunnaly, ready for the performance?" Asked Lelouch who is in his uniform.

"Of course Herr Marshal." Answered the two.

The three then walked out to the stage. Lelouch walked to the podium and started his words as the questions of the student body continued.

"Attention all students of Ashford Academy, an hour ago, the upper facilities were attacked by previously thought to be unknown forces. Upon further investigation, the Knightmares and infantry were identified as... Britannian..." This was met with shock and grief. Britannian soldiers firing upon their own civilians? Preposterous!

"We managed to hack into a terminal of an officer and his orders were to capture the runaway Knights of Round. General Sayoko if you please." Lelouch gestured and Sayoko followed by turning on a holo-screen. It showed a document and in it were orders to execute the Knights of Round from Three to Twelve. And with it is the signature of the Emperor. "My intel shows that the Emperor has commanded all armed forces to find and execute most of the Knights of Round. And while the Knight of Four and Ten have perished, the rest survived. It is my promise and my vow to protect the hunted, to help the weak. And I will continue to uphold this or my name isn't Lelouch vi Britannia, 11th Prince of The Holy Britannian Empire."

Now, this has made the Ashford pupils erupt in shock and amazement. Rivalz and Shirley's jaws dropped, Milly smiled, while Nina stayed composed. She always thought that the Lamprouges had some connection to the late Imperial Consort Lady Marriane, whose maiden name was Lamprouge.

"You may ask yourself, why is a prince hiding from the public? Well, I always believe that the assassination of my mother was an inside job. As a result of my outrage against the Emperor, I was shipped off here with Nunnally as political hostages. I always never believe in the Darwinistic policies of Britannia. This is why I founded this paramilitary organization, The Order of The Black Sun." Upon the ends of his words, the holo-screen switched to the astronomical symbol of the sun in white with a black background.

"Will you help me?" And the audience looked unto Lelouch with curiosity. "Will you help me to destroy Britannia and rebuild it anew? From a nation of evil corruption to a nation of free liberty, will you help me?"

It was silent for a while, but suddenly, all stood in attention and saluted to their new Marshal. "Yes, Your Highness!"

Lelouch smiled as he raised his right clenched fist into the air. "Let those who oppose us know that There is No Hope Under The Black Sun! Let Britannia come at for if one shall fall, two more shall take his place! Let I, Lelouch vi Britannia, lead you all to victory against the evil in this world as your Marshal! All Hail The Black Sun!"

"All Hail The Black Sun!" They all chanted.

"Lelouch sure does know how to stir things up, huh?." Rivalz commented.

"Indeed." Shirley agreed. "Indeed he does."