A/N: Well, been a while since I updated. Hope me updating will help brighten up your day a little, even if it isn't much. I know it helps me out a fair bit when I get myself going. Some of you might be wondering why I haven't updated in 6 months give or take, honestly? Just kind of fell out of my creative run after a bit. Not to say I didn't think up ideas on how to go forward with this story or any others I have in mind. It's just more that I simply couldn't get the drive to write it down as it were. I'm sure a number of you fellow writers can understand the feeling. Anyhow... So I've got a fair number of reviews so far since my last chapter, thank you for them. Really helps me understand what I can work on. However I don't really feel much of an interest to post it on another site like A03, even if they would probably offer more tools for me to work with. I'm okay with what I have right now. I might when I learn how to do that more, however right now I just want to try and get my story done when possible first. Also I haven't really shared it any sort of Forums because I'm not really apart of any, I'm not really a social person by any real amount. So I'm not really that inclined to share it anywhere and everywhere I happen to be. Plus I don't really know how to share my Story in that kind of way. Aside from that...
To bauers374: I noticed your comparison between the situation with Charles being a Reverse of the 'Tyranny of King Washington' DLC from Assassin's Creed 3 in some ways, honestly didn't intend a comparison like that. It is just something that I suppose came on it's own. Also George Lux is pretty much what Charles could have been had he decided that Destroying 'God' and all that it entailed would not really be worth it, as well as seeing the outcome should he go along with such a path. So yes, he is a rather decent Human Being compared to the Charles we all know and loathe. So yeah he is a good Father to his Kids, at least the ones who hold him in high regard/respect his values and try to uphold them that is, as for the ones who really could care less that their dad was replaced with some version of him that really doesn't care about anyone to any real degree... He won't kill them is all I am going to say for now. Doesn't mean he won't make them feel regret for siding with such fiends or be complicit with the Lord of Wraiths though.
Anyhow. Let's get on with the story!
Code Geass: Specter of the Rebellion
Chapter 22
To 'Steal' the Lancelot
Black Knights Submarine Base, near Area 11, September 4th 2017 a.t.b
Lelouch P.O.V.
I have to admit, seeing Suzaku being Knighted by Euphie brought a smile to my Face. If nothing else, I'll ensure those two will be able to enjoy the world I hope to bring about with the others. It's a shame I couldn't be there in Person, but I would rather not risk causing more harm than good if anyone noticed me. Honestly, it kind of sucks I have to hide so much of who I am to the world...
'Even if things weren't this bad, you would have hid some things from them regardless, right?'
You are, not wrong...
'Are you going to tell them?'
I... I will, once things are at a point I can actually share that to others...
'And if you can't seem to find the time?'
I will have to make time then, however things are going to be rather busy enough as is now, so I suppose I can't really share it with anyone right now.
'Who do you suppose you would share it first with?'
If I had the choice? That, is a good question...
'Suzaku?'
As much as I care for him like he were a Brother of mine, I'm not exactly sure how I would feel sharing such a major secret about me. I wouldn't be surprised that he suspects it though, my skill alone would be enough to give him reason to suspect I am by no means a normal person, even with Geass...
'How about Nunnally? She is your direct sister after all.'
That she is, but that honestly makes me worried, it's not that she would not accept me or anything, it's just I would rather not have her think I had lied about who I was all this time...
'Kallen then?'
...
'...'
...
'Well?'
Kallen, she is... Different...
'How so?'
I'm not sure why, but whenever I'm around her, it's as if I don't feel as alone. It's almost as if...
'That their might be someone else like you?'
Honestly? It kind of does almost at times, even if I don't feel it often...
'And that makes you feel?'
Terrified...
'Why?'
Because the idea of their being someone else like me, that honestly scares me more than anything else.
'Because you are not used to the idea?'
That, and the fact I have no idea how I would respond.
'Whatever happens, just try and work it out.'
Easy for you to say, you aren't the one who actually has to explain any of that!
'Point.'
Yes, well I suppose it's best to address the others about our next course of action...
'Indeed, lets go then.'
Kallen P.O.V.
Guess he has a fair bit on his mind.
'Oh? What do you mean?'
Well, Suzaku is a Knight now right? Even if he is working with us, it doesn't mean the Black Knight's can't just go without some sort of response, my guess is that Lelouch is trying to come up with a plan on how to go about it.
'Reasonable. After all even if his alignment with our cause isn't really known, it isn't easy by any means on figuring out how to go about it and not tip anything off that might seem suspicious...'
Yeah, there is that. Still I'm honestly kind of glad he was rewarded for his efforts.
'Oh? Really now?'
Yeah, I mean everything he has been through so far, him being granted that much, it is fitting don't you think?
'Hmm, Point taken.'
So, where is he?
'In his quarters I assume?'
It wouldn't be that surprising, but it would be nice to 'go over our options' sometime tonight.
'Yeah, that and I'm sure Tamaki is getting annoyed having to wait.'
"Man, all this waiting around for Zero is getting me annoyed!" Tamaki said in his rather normal tone and volume.
And, called it...
'He is really predictable, how he managed to survive everything that happened and open up a business is beyond me.'
Guess some things we'll never really get about the people around us, not for a while at least...
Lelouch P.O.V.
Well, time to go over a plan I doubt the others really think can be achieved.
'To be fair, it isn't really our major goal, just something we would use as a means to get our actual objective done.'
They don't know that island has ruins of a people who had Geass powers and could access a realm that is tied to the whole will of humanity.
'Point taken.'
Plus, even if I did told them, it would seem rather strange wouldn't it?
'Again, Point taken.'
Anyhow, let's get this over with. Need to go over the command structure of the Black Knight's going forward anyhow.
I enter into the designated meeting room to see all of those who I had picked out to be present. Ohgi, Todoh, along with the Four Holy Swords, Naoto, Tamaki, Rakshata, and Kallen, among the others of the Kouzuki Group, aside from Inoue who was acting as lookout. They all looked at me wanting to see what I had to say.
"Alright, the reason I have you all here is because I have gone over how the exact Organization of the Black Knights are to be going forward. The positions are as follows, Todoh will be in charge of Military Affairs. Diethard will be in charge of intelligence, espionage, and public relations." I said, knowing that someone would object to my placing Diethard in such a key position in just a moment...
"Why the hell should that guy be in charge of that?!" Tamaki objected, as is standard with him.
"I knew you would say that, and no doubt the rest of you have your questions as well. Quite simply, the fact is the enemy we face doesn't care about who we are as individual people, it does not care if one is Britannian or Japanese. Nor does it care if it happens to attack it's own soldiers or Civilians to destroy us. My point being we need all the help we can get, and the fact you are all willing to follow me, knowing who I am and what exactly my social standing is. Should be enough to indicate that any issue with Diethard being in such a position is something that is far less on any list of potential issues. We need to prove we are better then our enemy, that means we need to show we accept others based on what they can do, not where they are born or what 'level' of society they were born into. If we do not do that, then we are no better than the ones we fight against." I explain, my tone raising a fair bit as I went on. Honestly I have only regarded a person by their individual ability and worth, nothing more, nothing less. I know how they all feel about Diethard being given such a position, after all he is a media man who cares about his story, and as someone who had thought a lot about stories in his old life, I know all too well how someone like Diethard would do anything to make it something he could benefit the most from. Needless to say I have measures in place to keep an eye on him always, and various plans to deal with him if it ever came down to it...
'You just hope you never have to use them, right?'
Of course not. What do you think? I would much rather have him live to see it through to the end. But people like him don't always think things through, nor do they always care enough to keep such things in check when it comes around.
'Well, you have a point, plus you could use your Geass if it ever came down to it.'
I'd rather not, though it is useful, it isn't something I want to rely on. If I do that, then is it really my own abilities that help us win? Or just by a Power I was granted by whatever means it happened to be?
'Not to mention I doubt you would be comfortable with using it to go through his mind to see what thoughts he has that might involve betraying us all in some way.'
That, and the fact I don't really know how to do something like that in the first place, if I even can for that matter.
'Point taken.'
"Now then, unless anyone else needs further convincing, let us continue." I tell them, seeing that everyone more or less understands that Diethard's position isn't really an issue, not for now at least.
Seeing no one else raise an argument of any kind, not even Tamaki. I continue with my listing of who will be assigned to what. "Naoto will be the Deputy Director of the Black Knights, with Ohgi acting as assistant and stand-in should Naoto be for whatever reason unable to do so, as well as in if for whatever reason I am incapacitated and unable to lead." To the more pleased reactions of the rest of the members of the former Kozuki Cell.
"Wait, what about Kallen?" Naoto asked, honestly I am not surprised he would wonder what I would ask of his younger Sister. Though I think he would be rather understanding when I explain.
"She will be the head of my Elite Personal force, which will be known as the Zero Squad. Needless to say we all know how much of an effective Pilot she is, and even if I have shown myself to be skilled to such a degree that most would find inhuman. I am still just one person, our enemy is numerous and not at all afraid to send as many forces as they deem acceptable to overwhelm us with sheer numbers, even I would find such a situation difficult. That is why I am creating the Zero Squad, to ensure I have people who I can have aid me whenever possible on the battlefield." I explain to them, and truth be told my logic is rather sound and reasonable, even if I have shown myself to be a force on the battlefield most would know to avoid. It doesn't mean I can so easily face down entire armies on my own, having people who I can rely to have my back when no one else can is essential if I am to act on the field.
"Given the rate you go through Knightmares, it might be best of you try to ease up every so often Zero. After all it is amazing you hold back enough to make it possible for them to be repaired in the first place!" Rakshata says, and that is rather true. I end up pushing the Frames systems so much, I really have to hold back hard to ensure I don't end up making it so only a few parts can be salvaged or otherwise 'burn out', if at all...
"That is a valid point Rakshata, and it is also why I am having you be the head of Research and development. Even if the frames you design aren't able to handle that much more from me, I'm sure it will prove invaluable in ensuring the rest of our forces can preform at a better level with their standard Knightmares, in fact I am aware Kallen's old Glasgow can't really keep up with her now. Right Kallen?" I say, turning to face Kallen as I mentioned the fact her old Frame was just not able to do as well as it used to for her...
Kallen P.O.V.
"Um, yeah, I'll admit the Guren seems like a better fit for me, even if the Suit is, annoying..." I explain, a bit of a blush as I recall how I felt wearing the Pilot suit, which honestly was tight in a number of places, and in ways that kind of got annoying depending on how I moved...
'Well, it's not like you can do anything about it, you know she was right about how it is probably the only thing keeping you from probably dying due to the forces from it.'
Yeah, not to mention even my 'personal project' would need such a suit to really function anyhow based on how it is coming along design and performance wise from what I have been able to calculate...
"I'm sure you'll get used to it, even if it takes a while." Rakshata says, as if I were talking about a pair of shoes rather than a skintight bodysuit that pretty much is the only reason I can pilot a Knightmare that a type of Radiation weapon on it's arm that can blow up anything it comes into contact with easily...
"Yes, well then. As for Division commanders, Asahina will lead the first, Senba will lead the second, and Kagesaki shall lead the third." Lelouch continues, honestly it is something to see how he goes about all of this like it isn't really an issue for him at all. I know it isn't exactly easy though, having my own taste of commanding others in such a large scale, granted the Kozuki cell wasn't really 'large' persay, nothing like the Black Knights for sure. But I understand what he has dealt with either way, and it isn't easy by any means.
"Aw, what am I going to do! They get all of those cool spots, what about me?!" Tamaki blurts out, as usual he wants in on the action as well...
"You will be in charge of Second Special Forces. I expect you to take to such an assignment seriously Tamaki, please do not dissapoint." Lelouch simply said, it's clear he hopes Tamaki can actually do a decent job, but isn't really expecting all that much.
'Can you blame him?'
Not really, Tamaki is...
'Tamaki?'
Yeah, that he is...
'...'
...
'Now what?'
Suppose I could ask about C.C. then again I doubt there is much she would be really suited for in terms of official role.
"So, what is C.C. going to do?" I ask him, I doubt he'll have much planned for her, I mean-
"C.C. shall be ensuring Those who we care for at Ashford Academy are kept safe, as well as also to intercept any attempts to kidnap or otherwise harm them by whatever means necessary." He, what?
"Um, really? I'm a bit confused." And yeah, I am, I mean I get what happened with Mao, but I don't really see anyone getting past Jeremiah or Sayoko, not to mention Rai probably can hold his own.
"Our enemy has the might of Britannia at it's beck and call, that doesn't just mean it's regular forces. It could use the OSI, or other, unconventional means of going after those who we care about."
Ah, now I get it. He means that they might send Geass Users after us as well. Wait, why would he suspect that?
"I'm sure you are probably wondering if they're people who have Geass like my own, Kallen can say as well as myself, alongside Ohgi and Naoto that we faced someone recently who had the ability to read minds, don't worry. He is very much so dead now. We made sure to riddle his body with enough bullets as is to ensure he couldn't get back up even if he tried. He was planning to blow the school up, but we made sure to disarm them anyhow." He explained, and yeah that was something to say the least.
"Really? Was it hard to disarm the bombs he had?" Tamaki asked.
If he only knew...
"Not really, some idiot left the instructions on how to disarm it on the bomb in Japanese. Make's you wonder who would be dumb enough to do that?" I add, honestly I wonder if Tamaki will actually realize it's HIM we are talking about?
"Probably a really dumb guy who has no idea what he's doing. And didn't even know he got swindled for his stuff." Tamaki says. To which everyone else just looks at him for a moment, and I mean EVERYONE, including the folks who weren't even present since they all knew it would only be Tamaki who would be that stupid.
...
'...'
...
'Are you sure Lelouch did a good idea with Picking Tamaki for second Special Forces?'
Yeah, if only because they would probably be able to work around Tamaki's antics and the like anyhow...
'Point taken.'
Yep.
Lelouch P.O.V.
"Now then, while we had faced only one person with a Geass so far, the fact it was the ability to read minds should tell you there are plenty of possible threats we will need some form of counter measure against." I explain to the others.
"Okay, and what would C.C. do?" Ohgi askes.
"Since C.C. is the person who gave me my Geass, she is immune to being affected by Geass due to that fact, and it also would no doubt prove useful in dealing with others as well, even if I can not say with 100% certainty. The fact is she has been around for a long time, and has studied various forms of combat in that time. Which she can use to great affect if she feels it necessary." I answer him, he asked a valid question, however I had means to ensure defense against people if they used methods that C.C. couldn't deal with normally. Such as Rolo for example, I had no intent of killing him, but at the very least he would be knocked out when he would trigger the trap I had laid out for him.
'And you'll know it will work how?'
Let's just say I have my ways, and leave it at that...
'Fine, if you want that to be the case, go ahead then.'
"Now then, I am sure you are all aware of what just happened in the news recently correct?" I ask the others.
"That Suzaku is the Sub-Viceroy's knight? Yeah we know, what do you suppose we should do Zero?" Naoto asks me, which is understandable since it is quite the situation.
"Well, since he is on our side, his popularity will help us in the long run when it comes down to it. However, we can't simply contact him to go over things through any normal methods. Not to mention the Lancelot is a formidable frame in it's own right, it would do well to try and study it." I explain, I wonder how long it'll take for them to get it?
"Hold on, you mean you want to draw Kururgi out and STEAL the Lancelot with him inside it?!" Kallen exclaims, I can't help but smirk as she figured it out.
"As a matter of fact, yes. I am sure Rakshata can come up with something to disable it easily enough. As for why, not only could it offer us a chance to observe the Lancelot up close, but also a means to talk with Suzaku over things we couldn't go over normally otherwise." I explain, needless to say, everyone seems a bit nervous about the idea of it, but also understand there is some value in doing so.
"However, I do believe Kallen and I should leave to head back to Ashford right now." I explain.
"Huh? Why?" Ohgi asks.
"We have a Party to attend, of course." I say with a genuine smile on my face, to the confused looks of the others, aside from Kallen that is.
Ashford Academy, Student Council Building
Suzaku P.O.V.
I'll admit I've never been huge for Parties, but it is nice that the others wanted to throw one for me being made Euphie's Knight. I'm sure Nina is Jealous of the fact I am so close to Euphie, I just hope she learns to understand and not end up causing things to get worse over time for anyone around...
"I wonder where Nina is?" Milly asks, and I know where she is, no doubt talking with Loyd about her research into Uranium and that whatever else he might find interesting. Which isn't really all that much to be honest for someone like him...
I hope he really decides to call off that Engagement with Milly, if only because it really isn't needed anymore for what he wants. Last I recalled before everything went bad, the two of them had split it not long after Zero Requiem and more or less went their separate ways...
"Ah, sorry I was late! Just had to check on if I missed anything before I got here." Kallen says as she arrives. She seems to be genuinely smiling this time around, and overall rather happy to be here. I'm glad she doesn't consider me as a threat, I always admired her for her strength and determination to achieve her goals. Not unlike myself in a number of ways. But even still, despite what some might have thought, I never really saw her as much more than a fellow warrior and a friend. While we both bonded over what happened to the people we cared the most about, and our own involvements in what happened to them. There was never anything more to it than just that, which was fine by me to be honest. After all, she could have a life, I on the other hand couldn't...
But things are different now, a lot more different. And I plan on doing what I can to ensure we can all live our lives in the world we plan on creating!
"Do you need any help with anything Miss Stradfield?" Lelouch 'offers' as I figured he would. Though I'm sure he and Kallen knew I already was looking at them, it is only fair to keep appearances to everyone else.
"Oh, nothing really, but I'll let you know if I need your help Lelouch." She replies, honestly it is rather impressive how no one realized she was acting for most of her life as being a 'weak and sickly schoolgirl'. Still I suppose everyone has something to hide in life, no matter what that might exactly be, I know I have plenty to hide...
As she walks off to 'mingle' with the others, I approach Lelouch and say "So, I take it everything on your end is set?" and we both don't have to worry about anyone eavesdropping, as far as anyone else would know it is simply an event we are getting set up.
"Just about, all that is needed is for you to make your entrance and ensure your part goes smoothly, and do try and put on a good act will you? Never know how some people might view our performance after all." He explains, to which I nod and we both know he won't have to use his Geass on me, I know well enough how to fool them. Of course that is if the Prime Minister shows up and does as expected. There are a lot of unknowns now, and we both know we will have to adapt accordingly...
"Ah, hello everyone! Your attention please!" Loyd proclaims to everyone.
"10 Pounds that he is going to call off the engagement with Milly." Lelouch offers.
"No deal, I know how you are with bets." I tell him, with a smirk that he returns.
Because one thing people who are around Lelouch would know, is that if he offers a bet, Refuse. It is the only choice you have, otherwise...
"Now, I am here to inform you all, I have called off my Engagement with Miss Ashford, as I have no need to do so any longer with what I would ask from the arrangement."
You lose. Plain and simple really.
"Good call Suzaku." Lelouch says. A smile on his face that says he knew this was going to happen in all likelyhood.
And judging on Milly's expression, she is also rather glad that she doesn't have to deal with that. And I don't blame her, having him as someone to work with in the Military alone can be rather troublesome as it is, but being married to him? Yeah, I am glad she doesn't have to deal with that, although knowing him he probably wouldn't even be around with her at all aside from any formal events...
I suppose it's only a matter of time before we get on with our 'show' as it were...
Later, near Shikine Island.
Lelouch P.O.V.
Now, just a matter of waiting until everything is in place...
'That is true, but what about Diethard?'
I'll make it clear to him even more so if he tires anything he will not live long to see the results.
'Fair enough. How do you want to go about this?'
Just the regular way should be enough to get the point across.
"Ah, Zero. What do you need?" He asks me, looking over Rakshata's management of the Radar Defense System as I walk up to him.
"I just wanted to make a point rather clear. I know how people like you work and operate. And I have ways of knowing if you plan on selling me or anyone else out so long as it makes an impressive story that will move the audience. Needless to say, if you plan on trying anything, you will Die." I tell him in a rather flat tone, not even bothering to make it sound impressive or fancy, but more along the lines of casual conversation than anything else.
I can tell he is a bit nervous at me stating such a fact straight up with his voice. "Um, why would you assume that I would do such a thing?"
"I am someone who can figure out people rather well, I would not be an effective leader if I did not know the sort of people I would lead now wouldn't I?" I tell him, which to be fair is something many great leaders are known to have, even if it is not always so clear how people can be...
"I see, and you are telling me this why?" He asks.
"Just to make sure you know what will happen if you try anything that would undermine the efforts of the Black Knights." I tell him.
"And what about your own? Surely you have other things besides just as the leader of the Black Knights do you not?" He asks me, a reasonable question to be sure, however...
"I have already planned around any possible actions you may have when it comes to efforts I have that are not exclusively tied to the Black Knights. Needless to say listing them out would be far too long, all you need to know is that I already have plans upon plans for whatever you might do, and quite a number of them happen to feature your Death as being a result of that." I explain to him in the most normal voice I could have.
Needless to say, he gets the message and walks away, a bit shaken of course. But that should be enough for him to not try anything, at least for a while anyhow.
"Quite the statement you had with him, even more so compared to what you said before." Rakshata says to me.
"I simply wanted him to know that while I am willing to accept anyone who would stand beside me in our fight against those who would rule with misery and fear as their main tools. I have no patience for those who would simply abandon us if only because they would view it as inconvenient or simply 'not interesting' and besides, we all know he would be willing to do anything to make the story he would report to be just that much more appealing to get extra recognition." I explain, and she and everyone else knows that to be the case. Honestly I find people like Diethard to be annoying, but I can put up with them. If they cause harm to those around me and those that I care for above all else though...
'Then they are unworthy of Mercy.'
Indeed...
Shikine Island
Suzaku P.O.V.
This is going to be, tense, to put it mildly...
"Is everything alright Suzaku?" Euphie asks me. Thankfully where we are it's private and no surveillance/recording devices of any kind are present, we even made sure to do a through sweep to insure that would be the case...
"I'm fine, just a bit anxious about what's going to happen soon is all." I tell her, it wouldn't be right to keep any secrets between us.
"I understand, to be honest I am a bit nervous as well. There are so many ways things could end up going differently, I just hope it isn't that much different." She tells me. I grasp her hand firmly in mine and give it a reassuring squeeze.
"Don't worry Euphie. I'll be fine. Lelouch wouldn't go through with this if he figured there wouldn't be a way for us to get out of this with no issue." I tell her.
"You're right, even still, I better make sure to be there when I need to." She tells me, and I just know from the look on her face that she wouldn't be dissuaded no matter what I told her.
Just another reason why I love her.
And it's only NOW that the attack begins.
Well, on with the show I suppose...
Lelouch P.O.V.
So far so good, the response from the Forces stationed have been about what I expected.
'Let's just hope the rest of it goes smoothly.'
I know, it isn't exactly easy by any means, but I'm sure it'll go well enough.
"Zero! Lancelot is spotted! It's coming this way!" Kallen reports. Glad to see Suzaku is sticking to his part of the plan.
"Understood, once the device is active, all Knightmares in the area will be shut off, so I want you all to keep your distance in case they send anything in." I respond.
"Roger that, be careful, Zero." Naoto tells me, honestly I am glad he is around, he could ensure things don't get bad if I am unable to lead or act in any real way. Ohgi is capable enough, but we all know he isn't really interested in being in the spotlight of a leadership role for the most part...
'And there he is...'
Time to spring the trap.
'Wow, you have to admit it is impressive how such a relatively small device can bring down something as big as a Knightmare.'
Indeed, need to develop countermeasures in case our enemy employs similar devices in the future.
'Time for our acting skills to shine, right?'
More or less, yes.
"Suzaku! Why do you fight on behalf of a nation that is so corrupt and rotten!" I proclaim, hope he can give a good enough response.
"I do so, so I can change it from within! Don't you see how pointless this all is!" Well, I have to hand it to him, he can put on a good act when he needs to.
"The only thing that is pointless is your belief that you can actually change Britannia from within! In the past you might have had a slim chance, but as it stands now, you would be dead before you could achieve anything of worth!" And even if it was an act, it was also to ensure he knew exactly what kind of threats he would face so long as he remained a part of the military, but I couldn't really blame him or anyone else from trying to do what they could, even if it wasn't much.
And soon the announcement of the Missiles coming to bombard the island is made. I just hope it all goes as intended...
'We have an exit strategy if it doesn't?'
Indeed, however I am willing to bet that it will work out.
'Knowing how you are with bets...'
It means it is going to work in our Favor...
Cue Kallen coming in to attempt to rescue me, Euphie coming in rather close in a Portman, and finally. The Avalon showing up.
"May the best man win, Brother Schneizel." I mutter under my breath as the Cannon fires...
Ranger P.O.V.
Well, that was quite the act, wasn't it?
'Indeed, and they managed to get out safely to Kanaminejima Island as well.'
Thanks in part to our help, not that anyone would notice.
'Clever all around my dear. Things are building up to an interesting point, are they not?'
That they are, soon things will begin to actually be hard...
A/N: And, Done! I hope you all enjoyed this chapter, while the updates may not be constant or frequent, they will come. I know it may not be the best. But I am trying to get back into the swing of things. Hope you all enjoy this chapter! Not much else to say, till next time!
