Code Geass: Lionheart of the Revolution Chapter 29: Aftermath of Narita, a code geass fanfic

Disclaimer: I don't own or have anything to do with Code Geass.

A/N: I had originally planned to have my OC, Jinta Kuromaki reveal his past in this chapter but considering the length of this chapter, I decided to do it next chapter. For now, I hope you enjoy this chapter.

Aftermath of Narita

The battle in Narita was over and the Britannian forces were all following Cornelia's order to gradually retreat. It was an unfortunate day for Cornelia because eighty percent of the Britannian forces were lost by the rockslide. Cornelia was really caught off guard by the Black Knights who caused the rockslide and it got worse when Black Knights showed up and decimated another number of Britannian forces and gave the opening to the group within the Japan Liberation Front led by Todoh. By the time Cornelia relayed the order to retreat, another ten percent of the Britannian forces were lost, eliminated by the Black Knights and the Japan Liberation Front. Cornelia considered the operation as failure due to the lost of her forces and it didn't help for Cornelia that was she beaten by one of Zero's subordinates in the red Knightmare nor did it do well when the woman that Nonette claimed she recognized suddenly showed up and did something strange to Nonette. Cornelia had frowned at what had happened and was relieved that Nonette had finally calmed down. Cornelia swore that she would make that woman pay for what she did to her senior and since it seemed that she was associated with Zero, it added in the list of crimes that Zero was guilty of as far as Cornelia was concerned. As Cornelia and Nonette waited to be picked up by a unit led by Guilford to come get them, Cornelia just got contacted by one of the staff officers in the G-1 Mobile Base.

"Viceroy Cornelia," One of the staff officers contacted.

"What is it?" Cornelia responded.

"It's Princess Euphemia!" The staff officer replied.

"Huh, what's wrong?" Cornelia spoke surprised.

A Gloucester Knightmare Frame suddenly moved out of the G-1 Mobile Base and headed towards the mountain, going on the path that was not muddy due to the rockslide. In the cockpit of the Gloucester, Euphie was determined as she was headed to where she felt she needed to go. Back in Cornelia's cockpit, Cornelia was shocked in what she was told and it was that Euphie got in the Gloucester Knightmare Frame and made her way through the mountains.

"What's the meaning of this?" Cornelia asked upset, "Where is she going?"

"We're not exactly sure Viceroy," One of the staff officers said.

"What the hell do you mean you're not sure?" Cornelia replied losing patience.

"Princess Euphemia suddenly got a call and then afterwards, she activated the Knightmare and headed out and wouldn't say where she was going," The staff officer explained.

Cornelia got worried and concerned about her younger sister's action.

"Euphie, just what are you doing?" Cornelia asked in her head.

"Princess Cornelia," Darlton contacted, "If it's all right with you, I can go and fetch Princess Euphemia."

"Darlton, are you sure you're up to it?" Cornelia replied, "Can I leave the matter of Euphemia to you?"

"Yes Milady," Darlton responded, "in fact, I already pinpointed her course and I can go on my way to get to her."

"Thank you Darlton," Cornelia said feeling grateful, "then I'll leave it you."

"Of course," Darlton said.

Cornelia sighed, "I'm going to need to have a serious talk with Euphie," Cornelia then turned to the Morgause, "Nonette…"

In the cockpit of the Morgause, Nonette had her head down and had her teeth clenched in anger.

"I'll kill that woman," Nonette vowed, "I swear I will kill that woman but just killing her won't be enough. I'm going to make her suffer. She must be one of Zero's subordinates now," Nonette thought about the time when she first saw CC and it was the time she was with Marianne and they spoke to each other, "Sorry Lady Marianne, I know that woman was an acquaintance of yours but she got in my head and forced me to go through that trauma and I'm not going to let her go."

Meanwhile Jeremiah was sitting by his damaged Knightmare cockpit and sighed still holding having his hand over his left eye.

"Whatever it is," Jeremiah said, "whatever it is that Kewell and the others are planning…"

"Lord Jeremiah!" Villetta called.

Jeremiah was surprised and he looked over and saw Villetta who was running toward him.

"Villetta," Jeremiah said.

"Lord Jeremiah," Villetta said as she stopped and nodded with relieved expression, "thank goodness you're still alive."

"Same to you as well," Jeremiah said, "how goes the battle?"

"Right," Villetta said with a downcast look, "unfortunately, the Viceroy has ordered a retreat. We suffered huge lost on our side, mostly because of the Black Knights."

"Zero…" Jeremiah said with a growl.

Jeremiah recalled what happened when he faced Zero's Lionel and when he fought and lost against the Guren Mk-II.

"Lord Jeremiah?" Villetta asked with concern.

"Zero said I wasn't a concern for him," Jeremiah said clenching his teeth, "he didn't deem me as an opponent."

"Lord Jeremiah, there is something else," Villetta said, "and it's about Lord Kewell."

"Kewell…" Jeremiah said, "Yes, I actually saw him."

"Wait, you did?" Villetta asked surprised.

"Yes…" Jeremiah said with a frown.

"I see," Villetta said, "um Lord Jeremiah, before we go any further about Kewell, is something wrong with your eye?"

Jeremiah still frowned, "It hurts real bad…"

Meanwhile, Suzaku just got out of the cockpit of the damaged Lancelot. He looked and saw the damage that was caused by Zero and his Lionel. Suzaku clenched his teeth and his fists and still couldn't believe that he lost to Zero.

"I failed miserably," Suzaku said, "and not only that, I didn't keep my promise to Euphie," Suzaku looked over at the damaged Knightmare that had its left arm severed and its right hand severed and the fact that Zero took the VARIS Rifle and declared it as his as well as the fact that Zero cut the Lancelot in half and then cut the legs of the Lancelot in half, "Zero," Suzaku growled angrily thinking about the masked individual and then he looked at the damaged Knightmare Frame again, "the Lancelot needs repairs and when it does, somehow…someway, I'll get you for this Zero," Suzaku sighed when he thought about what would happen when he faced Lloyd and Cecile and got nervous about Lloyd and the state of mind he would be in, "Lloyd is going to flip out that's for sure…if he hasn't already."

Suzaku groaned as he felt a sense of dread of not only how Lloyd was going to act but also the idea of having to face Euphemia since he didn't keep his promise to her. Meanwhile, the Lionel was making its way to the planned rendezvous point. Lelouch got separated from Kallen, Naoto, and Jinta when they were getting away from the berserk firing barrage by Nonette. In the cockpit of the Lionel, Lelouch frowned.

"I was able to win against Suzaku and the Lancelot," Lelouch said, "but once again, I failed to beat Nonette and the Morgause," Lelouch sighed, "I suppose it's still an overall success since we took out most of Cornelia's forces," Lelouch nodded, "preparations for the next phase are almost complete and then when we get started," Lelouch had a downcast expression, "it will be then that we'll have to—"

Lelouch cut himself off when he spotted three Sutherlands and they surrounded the Lionel with two of them pointing Assault Rifles at the black Knightmare. Lelouch stopped and looked around and was annoyed seeing the Knightmares of the Britannian forces and then he saw something that surprised him and what Lelouch saw was Kewell walking and having someone walk in front of him and it was Joseph Fenette. Kewell was holding the dark orange haired man at gunpoint and had grinned wickedly as he was feeling confident.

"What the hell…is this?" Zero asked angrily, "What are you people up to this time? Kewell Soresi, who is that man you have at gunpoint?"

"Zero, you and your Black Knights have humiliated us long enough," Kewell said, "I don't know what it is that have over Jeremiah and this Orange business but we're sure as hell not going to go down after everything we worked for because of you."

"You haven't answered my question!" Zero replied angrily, "What the hell are you people planning to do here?"

"Please don't do this," Joseph pleaded to Kewell.

"Shut up," Kewell responded.

Kewell then pushed Joseph forward and Joseph tripped and fell on the ground.

"So what, are you just going to victimize this man right in front of me just to vent out your anger?" Zero asked.

"No, sadly this man is going to die," Kewell said with a sadistic grin.

Zero was shocked in what was said and Joseph was shaking and terrified.

"What, you're just going to kill him?!" Zero asked.

"No, we won't," Kewell said looking at the Lionel, "you are…at least that's how it's going to be reported."

"What do you mean?" Zero replied.

Kewell signaled one of the three Sutherlands and one of the Knightmares brought out a Chaos Mine and Zero was shocked.

"You bastards!" Zero said with a venomous tone.

"Here's how it's going to be Zero," Kewell said, "you go on by referring to yourself and your group as knights of justice and that you protect those without power and weapons. You also add that whether they are Elevens or Britannians, there are no exceptions for your protection."

"What's your point?" Zero replied while still looking over the Sutherland that had the Chaos Mine.

"The Purist Faction will be known as the one who got Zero," Kewell said with a sadistic smirk, "the Chaos Mine will be used and this poor man will be caught in the crossfire and killed by the shrapnel. Zero, since you declare that you protect those without weapons, let's see if you're willing to risk your life for it. If you decide to run, this man will die and it will be reported that you killed this man just for the hell of it and we of the Purist Faction came by and witness your heinous act. It will be known that you're a hypocritical coward and just another filthy terrorist that has no respect and this man died as an innocent victim who was dragged here by you Zero. If you make your attempt to protect him, you'll fail and die along with him and we'll report that we were able to eliminate you but sadly this man died because Zero cowardly killed him just to escape but we were able to stop him and killed him," Kewell chuckled, "either way, this man dies and so do you. Also, if you decide to run and we'll catch up to you and execute you. You can't take on three Sutherlands. What do you think Zero?"

"I think you're sick," Zero said, "Do you really believe your disgusting scheme will fly?"

"You think it won't work?" Kewell responded, "You think we won't be able to get one over you? Do you think if you escape from us and say something, people that actually matter will listen to you? Zero, you're just another terrorist as far as we're concern and we're loyal servants of Britannia. Even if you're actually able to escape from us, our word will be the only thing that really matters when it comes down to it. We know you have the support of your fellow Elevens but so what? It doesn't matter. The only ones who will probably believe you will be the Elevens. Princess Cornelia will be glad to have us with the knowledge that you ran away from us because we were too much for you and it will show that we're still capable," Kewell looked at Joseph, "this poor man…he will be remember as a great man who was forced in this because of your cowardly and criminal act and will be remembered as a brave man."

"You're crazy," Joseph said, "you're crazy to do this. Please don't do this. I have a wife and daughter. Surely…surely you understand so please don't do this!"

Kewell pointed the gun at Joseph's skull and Joseph clenched his teeth.

"You need to stop talking," Kewell said with a cold stare and tone, "you're going to die anyway so you might as well keep your mouth shut. It's not like you're anyone important so you might as well take a role beneficial for us of the Purist Faction since we'll restore our credibility and that is what is important. You should be willing to die for your country. "

"You're willing to kill an innocent man who is a Britannian like you just to score points," Zero spoke as he was disgusted, "Typical, you people really are scum. You're beyond hope for you to create such a disgusting farce."

"Say what you want Zero," Kewell replied looking at the Lionel, "in the end, if you somehow escape, it will be your word against ours and it will be obvious which of us Viceroy Cornelia will believe. You're the only one here and we're here and we'll have things set in our favor. You don't have anyone to help you…that's right, you're all alone."

"Lord Kewell, we need to quickly get started," One of the Purist Faction members said.

"Yes, we need to hurry," Kewell said with a smile.

There was a sudden noise and Kewell and the others were surprised and they looked and were shocked at what they saw. It was the Lionel and with its MVS in one had just cut off the hand of the Sutherland that held the Chaos Mine. The Lionel then followed up by quickly throwing the MVS at one of the other Sutherlands and it impaled the Sutherland and brought it down killing the pilot inside. The Lionel pointed the VARIS Rifle at the remaining Sutherland and shot and struck the Sutherland with the rifle shot and brought it down killing the pilot inside and shot another round near the other purists and caused a explosion and some of them ended up in the air and they fell on the ground injuring them and one of them ran away and headed in the forest. Kewell and the other members of the Purist Faction were shocked at what had happened with the fact that the Lionel moved so fast. The Lionel threw the VARIS Rifle in the air and then quickly picked up Joseph, picked up the Claiomh Solais and sheathed it, then jumped in the air and grabbed the VARIS Rifle. Afterwards and without stopping in between, the Lionel made its escape and the Purist Faction were dumbfound at what had just happened.

"Kewell!" The pilot in the Sutherland with the severed hand spoke.

Kewell was still shocked and then shook himself out of the shock and looked at the one handed Sutherland.

"You can still move, right?" Kewell asked.

"Y-Yeah!" The Sutherland pilot said.

"Then let's move quickly," Kewell said with urgency as he ran up to the Sutherland, "we can still get them. If we don't then everything will be for nothing and we won't get another chance!"

Meanwhile the Lionel holding VARIS Rifle in one hand and holding Joseph in the other hand was making its way.

"Don't worry, you'll be fine," Zero assured Joseph.

"You…" Joseph said and was still in shock, "you're really helping me."

"Yes," Zero replied, "I don't know what happened with how you ended up being captured by the Purist Faction but I'll make sure you make it out alive."

Joseph was still amazed and he prayed that Zero would keep his word for Joseph wanted to get back to his wife and daughter. There were suddenly shots and both Joseph and Zero saw that it was the Sutherland with only one hand that was shooting at them with the Assault Rifle in remaining hand and Kewell was on the shoulder of the Sutherland. The Lionel pointed the rifle at the pursuing Sutherland and fired a shot but the Sutherland dodged the shot. In the cockpit of the Lionel, Lelouch clenched his teeth seeing what was happening and concentrated in getting away as he pushed some buttons.

"I have to hurry," Lelouch said in his head.

Meanwhile, the rest of the Black Knights were in an area where they were celebrating their feat against the Britannian forces. They spoke about how they were able to get one over Cornelia and because they all followed Zero's directions that they overall succeeded. Jinta in his Knightmare was still carrying the lifeless CC with both hands. When some of the Black Knights wondered and asked about the woman Jinta was carrying, Jinta assured them that the woman was fine and that she was just unconscious. Sayoko showed up and sighed with relief seeing CC.

"Sayoko, are you all right?" Jinta asked as he came of the cockpit of his Knightmare Frame.

"Yes, I'm fine," Sayoko replied.

"What happened?" Jinta asked.

"It was a careless mistake on my part," Sayoko explained as she jumped up and got on Jinta's Knightmare Frame, "CC…she somehow made me see some visions and it was so much and she took advantage to get away from me."

"I see…" Jinta asked, "Just like what she did with Nonette."

"Pardon?" Sayoko asked confused.

The Burai piloted by Naoto and the Guren Mk-II piloted by Kallen arrived and they came out of their cockpits as well.

"Thank goodness you two made it," Jinta said.

"Yeah, same to you," Kallen said.

"It's seems that you guys made it all right," Ohgi said with smiles.

"It seems that it was a success," Void said as she walked up.

"Yeah," Tamaki said with a grin, "we sure showed them!"

"On that note though," Void said as she looked around, "where's Zero? Where's my brother?"

The others looked around and didn't see Zero nor the Lionel and realized that Zero wasn't around and it got them worried. There were sudden statics in the consoles in the Knightmare Frames and they all were surprised and then they heard Zero's voice contacting them. Meanwhile, Euphie in the Gloucester was still making her way and then on her monitor, she saw a Knightmare heading her way.

"Princess Euphemia," Darlton's voice spoke.

Euphie was surprised and then she pushed a button.

"Darlton, it's you," Euphie said.

"Yes," Darlton spoke, "Your Highness, please return to the G-1 Base."

"I guess my sister asked you to come get me, right?" Euphie responded.

"Well to be specific, I volunteered but anyway Your Highness please returned to the G-1 Base," Darlton said.

"I'm sorry Darlton but I can't," Euphie said, "not yet."

"Princess Euphemia, what are you up to?" Darlton asked, "What's going on?"

Meanwhile, the Lionel got to an area and stayed beside a huge boulder.

"Did we get away?" Joseph asked.

"I'm not sure," Zero replied, "we can't take any chances."

"I see…" Joseph said with a downcast look.

Zero had the Lionel ready the VARIS Rifle.

"So tell me," Zero said, "how did you get mixed up with Purist Faction?"

"I was dragged by them," Joseph said, "I was dragged by them after being set up."

"Set up?" Zero replied, "Set by whom?"

"Well…" Joseph responded nervously, "uh w-well…"

Shots were fired and Zero was able to get himself and Joseph to safety as Zero shot back with the VARIS Rifle and the Sutherland was barely able evade again and had its side grazed and caused a bit of sparks. They looked on and saw the Sutherland with Kewell on the left shoulder.

"Give it up Zero!" Kewell said, "You won't be able to able to escape this time! You're not going to ruin this for us!"

"Hmph," Zero responded as he still had the VARIS Rifle pointed at the Sutherland, "Are you not ashamed that you and the other members of the Purist faction dragged this man and set to use him just to frame me?"

"Ha! Be quiet Zero," Kewell rebuked, "You have no right to lecture about how we do things. After all, when it comes down to it, all it is…it's the strong devour the weak. That is what our glorious Emperor always says…if you're weak, you perish and that's how it is in this world."

In the cockpit of the Lionel, Lelouch was clenched his teeth and was furious at the mention of his father, the Britannian Emperor and how he despised that Social Darwinism that his father always preached about and he was reminded how his father callously casted off him and his sister Nunnally which also added the fact that his father referred to Nunnally as a weakling when she was traumatized seeing their mother's dead body.

"The hell with that," Lelouch said with growl.

"Hold it right there!" A female voice commanded.

Zero, Joseph, the pilot in the Sutherland, and Kewell looked at the source and saw a Gloucester and it was the same Gloucester that was piloted by Euphie and the other Gloucester piloted by Darlton followed suit.

"Nobody moves," Euphie said and she looked at the Lionel, "Zero!"

"That voice," Zero said, "is that you Euphemia?"

"It is," Euphie responded.

"Damn it," Kewell said frowning at the timing of the third Britannian Princess but then he thought of an idea, "hang on though, this might be better," Kewell sported a smirk and signaled the pilot in the Sutherland and he turned to Euphie, "Princess Euphemia, you're just in time," Kewell pointed at the Lionel, "as you can see, Zero has taken this man hostage."

"No, that's not true!" Joseph spoke immediately and then he pointed at Kewell, "him and his cohorts dragged me here just to kill me. He confessed it himself."

"Oh dear, this is unfortunate," Kewell said with the look of pity, "it seems that man is being forced to cover for this criminal Zero," Kewell gasped, "or perhaps…maybe it's actually the fact that he's a supporter of Zero," Kewell then glared at Joseph, "therefore a radical betraying Britannia."

"No, you're lying!" Joseph said pointing at Kewell.

"Zero, have you sunk so low?" Darlton asked bringing out his Knightmare's Assault Rifle and pointing it at the Lionel.

"Hmph, I'm not surprised at what is happening right now," Zero said.

"Zero, you are Britannia's enemy, that can't be questioned," Euphie said, "but if what it said is true, then I have to say that I'm truly disappointed."

"Kewell Soresi and the Purist Faction were going to kill this man and frame me for the deed," Zero said.

"You're lying Zero!" Kewell said strongly, "Typical cowardly terrorist, making lies to suit your needs."

"Hmph, I knew you say that but you messed up Kewell Soresi," Zero said.

"Oh please, the raving of a despicable terrorist," Kewell said.

"It's insulting to be referred to as a terrorist," Zero replied, "the Black Knight condemns terrorism but anyways here's something to listen to."

"Listen to?" Darlton asked.

"Yes," Zero replied.

Zero pushed some buttons in his cockpit and there was static that surprised the others.

"Please don't do this," Joseph pleading voice said.

"Shut up," Kewell's voice responded.

Joseph, Kewell, Euphie, and Darlton were surprised to hear this.

"Is this a recording?" Joseph asked.

Kewell was wide eyed as he realized something.

"No!" Kewell said in his head shocked.

"So what, are you just going to victimize this man right in front of me just to vent out your anger?" Zero's voice spoke.

"No, sadly this man is going to die," Kewell's voice said.

Euphie was shocked and disgusted in what she had just heard.

"What, you're just going to kill him?!" Zero asked.

"No, we won't, you are…at least that's how it's going to be reported," Kewell's voice answered.

"What do you mean?" Zero replied.

Sounds were heard of Knightmares moving.

"You bastards!" Zero said with a venomous tone.

"Here's how it's going to be Zero," Kewell's voice said, "you go on by referring to yourself and your group as knights of justice and that you protect those without power and weapons. You also add that whether they are Elevens or Britannians, there are no exceptions for your protection."

"What's your point?" Zero's voice replied.

"The Purist Faction will be known as the one who got Zero," Kewell said with a sadistic smirk, "the Chaos Mine will be used and this poor man will be caught in the crossfire and killed by the shrapnel. Zero, since you declare that you protect those without weapons, let's see if you're willing to risk your life for it. If you decide to run, this man will die and it will be reported that you killed this man just for the hell of it and we of the Purist Faction came by and witness your heinous act. It will be known that you're a hypocritical coward and just another filthy terrorist that has no respect and this man died as an innocent victim who was dragged her by you Zero. If you make your attempt to protect him, you'll fail and die along with him and we'll report that we were able to eliminate you but sadly this man died because Zero cowardly killed him just to escape but we were able to stop him and kill him," Kewell chuckled, "either way, this man dies and so do you. Try to run and we'll catch up to you and execute you. You can't take on three Sutherlands. What do you think Zero?"

"I think you're sick," Zero said, "Do you really believe your disgusting scheme will fly?"

"You're crazy," Joseph said, "you're crazy to do this. Please don't do this. I have a wife and daughter. Surely…surely you understand so please don't do this."

Joseph nodded hearing the conversation and was surprised that Zero had recorded the conversation.

The recording ended and Kewell and the pilot in the Sutherland were still shocked and couldn't believe that Zero had recorded the conversation and wondered when the hell he did it. Euphie and Darlton were surprised as well and were disturbed that the Purist Faction were going to commit the act of killing an ordinary citizen just to frame Zero and get in the good graces. Joseph was surprised as well but then he felt relief to hear the recording as it now was proof of his would-be killers' scheme.

"Euphemia li Britannia," Zero said, "what you just heard was the conversation that had been taken place earlier. The Purist Faction was set to kill this man and frame me for the deed."

"No, no!" Kewell said angrily, "How the hell…when did you…?"

"I figured it would be best to record the conversation and have it heard about the kind of person you are," Zero said.

"I figured as much," Euphie said.

The others looked at the Gloucester that Euphie was in.

"Earlier, I received a call from Jeremiah," Euphie said.

"Jeremiah?" Kewell spoke surprised.

Behind the mask, Lelouch was surprised.

"Jeremiah informed me that he saw you Kewell and the others taking this man," Euphie looked at Joseph, "and taking him in the mountains. It seems that what was just heard goes with what Jeremiah saw."

"Princess Euphemia," Kewell said nervously, "you can't possibly believe what Orange says nor can you believe what was said in the recording."

"Kewell Soresi, you and your partner in that Sutherland are to stand down," Euphie demanded, "I order you as Third Princess of Britannia and Sub Viceroy of Area Eleven!"

"What now Kewell?" The pilot in the Knightmare asked.

"You heard Her Highness!" Darlton spoke, "Stand down now! You and your cohorts will be questioned back in the base!"

Kewell was clenching his teeth in frustration and furious that he was outwitted by Zero. Kewell shook his head and looked at the Lionel with hatred.

"Damn you," Kewell spoke, "Damn you to hell!" Kewell was wide eyed as he pointed his gun at Joseph, "Die!"

Zero saw what was happening seeing Kewell pointing his gun at Joseph while the Sutherland pointed its Assault Rifle at the Lionel and Zero quickly shielded Joseph and was about to pull the trigger of the VARIS Rifle to shoot the Sutherland but then the Sutherland got its arm shot and disarmed the Sutherland of the weapon and caused the Knightmare to be off balance. Kewell was caught off balance as well and accidently dropped his gun. They looked over saw that the Gloucester pointing the Assault Rifle at the Sutherland. It was a surprised to them and including Zero and Joseph because it was Euphie who made the shot.

"I will not tell you again!" Euphie said, "I really don't want to do it but I will if you insist on this foul action!"

Darlton piloted his Knightmare and pointed the weapon at the Sutherland and was it was facing Kewell. Kewell was shaking in fear.

"Such a disgraceful act," Darlton said.

Zero suddenly popped out of his cockpit and looked at the Gloucester piloted by Euphie.

"Euphemia li Britannia," Zero said, "I find it very pleasing to see you value the lives of citizens. I have something for you."

"Zero…" Euphie said.

"It's for you," Zero said as he showed a disc.

Euphie came out of the cockpit, "What is it?"

"This disc contained the recording that I had just played," Zero said, "I want you to have it as proof."

Euphie was surprised and then she thought of a possibility.

"Should you really give it me?" Euphie asked, "Are you not worry that I might lose it or maybe I intentionally withhold it?"

"Heh, I know that you're not that kind of person," Zero replied, "and even if that is the case or any other factor, what I have in my hand is a copy. I still have the original recording so it won't matter if it's lost…intentionally or not."

"I see," Euphie nodded.

"Here you go," Zero said.

Zero tossed the disc to Euphie and Euphie was able to catch the disc and looked at it.

"One other thing," Zero said.

Darlton looked at Zero still holding the Sutherland and Kewell at gunpoint.

"What is it?" Euphie asked.

"This man here," Zero said motioning to Joseph, "I'm sure you would feel unease that he stays with me so I'm will to hand him over to you but…I want your word that he'll be treated well."

"You're actually concern for the well being of a Britannian?" Darlton asked.

"This man is an innocent civilian who was dragged here by the scheme of the Purist Faction," Zero pointed out, "I simply despise their actions and acted on it, just as I acted because I despised what Kusakabe and his group was doing in Lake Kawaguchi."

"Yes, that's right," Euphie said and then she nodded, "you really mean what you say, do you Zero? That you stand for the weak, regardless of their nationality."

"But regardless," Darlton said, "it is not as though we can just let you walk away. You're still an enemy of Britannia and don't think we're going to forget the fact that you killed the Royal Guard in Saitama."

"I don't deny it but remember well Andreas Darlton," Zero replied, "you people were going to kill innocent people in Saitama just to lure me out and because of the false assumption that they were cooperating with the Yamato Alliance. I was not to just let it happen. If your dear Princess Cornelia wanted me to go to her, she could have done it without using unarmed and innocent people to do so."

"Zero does have a point," Euphie said.

Darlton was shocked and looked at Euphie, "Princess Euphemia, it's not a good to agree with the enemy of the empire."

"I'm just stating a fact Darlton," Euphie said, "and besides, I said the same thing to my sister as well."

"But even so," Darlton spoke, "I won't ignore the fact that Zero and the Black Knights killed most of our forces with the rockslide here and they killed more when they arrived to attack us."

"I don't deny it," Zero said.

"Tell me Zero, are you allies with the Japan Liberation Front?" Darlton asked, "Was that why you got involved?"

"Allies to the Japan Liberation Front?" Zero replied, "No, we got involved to stand against you."

"Stand against us?" Darlton replied.

"Yes, know that Britannia itself will know defeat," Zero declared, "it will happen and destroying the shackles that Britannia has not only here in Japan but also in other countries," Zero pointed at Darlton, "that is the main purpose of the Black Knights. But for now though, this man here," Zero looked at Joseph and then back to Euphie, "Euphemia li Britannia, I would like this man to be taken care of. He is just an innocent man dragged by the schemes of corrupted fools who has no regard to the lives of even their fellow Britannians."

Euphie just looked at Zero and then Joseph and then she closed her eyes and nodded and then she opened her eyes again.

"So be it," Euphie said, "in my name as Third Princess of the Holy Britannian Empire, this man will be taken care of."

Zero nodded, "Then I leave him in your care."

Zero moved his Lionel's hands to hand Joseph over to Euphemia who had Joseph on the hands of the Gloucester.

"Very well now that everything is settled," Zero said, "I will be taking off."

"Hold it Zero!" Darlton said, "You think that you can just leave?"

"Yes so long," Zero said, "Euphemia, take care of yourself."

Euphie was surprised and Zero quickly got in his cockpit and quickly took off.

"Zero!" Darlton yelled.

"Darlton, wait!" Euphie called out.

Darlton looked over to Euphie, "Your Highness…"

"Right now, we have others things we need to worry about," Euphie said, "I'll personally take this man back. Darlton, please take care with the matter of Purist Faction. We need to let my sister know what has transpired…with the disc I have."

Darlton was silent for a moment and then he nodded.

"I understand," Darlton said, "it bothers me that Zero just got away…but I suppose it can wait for now," Darlton turned his attention to Kewell and the Sutherland, "you two…"

Kewell and the pilot in the Sutherland clenched their teeth as Darlton and Euphie were contacting Cornelia and then G-1 Mobile Base. Meanwhile, Zero arrived at the area where he met with the other Black Knights and all of them were glad to see Zero as he came out of the cockpit of his Lionel.

"I'm back," Zero said.

"Zero, thank goodness you made it!" Void said with relief.

"Yeah, when we all got your message of what was happening, we got worried," Ohgi said.

"I seem to have caused you all some worry," Zero said with remorse, "I'm sorry."

"Oh uh, don't worry about it," Naoto assured, "the important is that you're here."

"Zero," Kallen said with happiness.

Zero looked at Kallen who looked relieved to see Zero. Zero nodded at Kallen and then looked at the others.

"You all worked hard and made it though," Zero said, "and because of that, the Britannian forces were forced to withdraw. It's their loss. Now my question is what of the Japan Liberation Front?"

"They suffered a huge lost," Rai said.

"Were the remaining members able to get away?" Zero asked.

"Yeah, Todoh led the retreat," Keitaro said.

"I see," Zero said, "figured as much. By the way, where's Jinta?"

"Jinta is in a cavern," Void said, "and he's watching over CC."

"Okay, I need to get there," Zero said with a nod, "Void, follow me. The rest of you, get ready, we'll be leaving soon."

The others obliged and prepared so that they would leave Narita. Zero along with Void headed to cavern where Jinta and CC were. Meanwhile in the G-1 Mobile Base, Euphie and Darlton were informing Cornelia and Guilford in detail of what had transpired.

"I see, so that what was going on," Cornelia said.

"Yes, also—" Euphie spoke.

"Let me stop you for a moment Euphie," Cornelia interrupted.

"Uh yes?" Euphie replied.

"Euphie, you should not have ran off like that," Cornelia admonished, "don't you realize what you did was dangerous and running into Zero? He could have killed you."

"No, he wouldn't do that," Euphie replied.

"Really, how do you know that?" Cornelia asked upset.

"If he really wanted to, he would have done it already at Lake Kawaguchi when he met," Euphie said.

Cornelia was taken aback and shook her head as she found it hard to believe.

"Your Highness, I owe you my apologies," Darlton said, "I was right there where Zero was and I let him get away," Darlton had a remorse expression, "I'm sorry."

Cornelia looked at Darlton and shook her head, "No, you're not to blame for this Darlton. Given what had happened, you did what you said you would do for me and Euphie's safety is my top priority so I'm not angry at you Darlton," Cornelia looked at her younger sister, "Euphie, I just want you to know that I'm just worried about your well being so please, please don't act so rash again."

"…I'm sorry to worry you," Euphie said and then she handed her sister the disc.

"Is this the disc you mention?" Cornelia asked.

"Yes, the disc that has the recording of what the Purist Faction had intended to do," Euphie said.

"This is inexcusable of what the Purist Faction were going to do," Guilford said, "and to think, that it would be Jeremiah who informed Princess Euphemia of what he saw them doing. Not only him, but Villetta Nu contacted us and she reported of what the Purist Faction had in mind."

"Those fools," Cornelia said angrily, "foolish, insubordinate, corrupt…well, it's over for them. I heard that some of them were severely injured due to Zero's attack."

"Yes, that is correct," Euphie said, "Zero got them using...the Varis Rifle and he killed the two members in the Sutherlands."

Euphie hesitated a bit when she spoke because she knew that the ranged weapon was the one that the Lancelot used and Euphie learned that Suzaku was beaten by Zero.

"Although unfortunately," Darlton said, "I'm ashamed to say that one of them seemed to have got away."

"What?" Cornelia spoke as she and Guilford were surprised.

"I went to the location where the other members were to apprehend them but one of them was gone," Darlton informed, "I learned from the other members that some of them saw that individual run away and that's how it is."

I see," Cornelia said, "I suppose that you have not located that straggler yet."

"Correct but not to worry Viceroy," Darlton said with determination, "we'll find him."

Meanwhile within the city, the Purist Faction member that got away panted as he arrived in an area within the city and it was a man with brown slick back hair who was lean built.

"Damn it all," The slick back Purist said upset, "how could this whole thing get screwed up like this?"

The man walked for a while as he looked around to make sure he was not seen.

"I have to do something about this," The slick back Purist said.

The man was about to go to another direction when a truck suddenly appeared before him and the man was surprised as the truck made sudden stop.

"Hey, get off the road!" Watts yelled angrily, "Moron!"

In the truck were the researchers of the Code-R Project and Colonel Madd who looked and saw the man.

"Huh, Cohen!" Madd said.

The researchers were surprised and the slick back Purist solider named Cohen was surprised to see Madd.

"Colonel Madd," Cohen said and then he ran over to the passenger side.

"So how did you go?" Madd asked, "Did you kill Fenette and why do you look like you've been running for your life?"

"Um well, it's didn't go well actually," Cohen said with hesitation.

The other researchers looked at each other and sighed.

"Why?" Madd asked not liking the answer that he heard, "How do you end up failing to kill one miserable and weak man?"

"Well…Zero was able to shield him," Cohen said.

"Z-Zero?" One of the researchers spoke as he and others were surprised.

"Why was Zero there?" Madd asked.

Cohen explained what had happened and Madd was clenched his teeth in frustration.

"So with that in mind—" Cohen continued.

"Are you stupid?" Madd interrupted angrily, "All you had to do was kill Fenette. That's it, nothing more. I didn't say anything about you killing him in front of any witnesses, even if that witness happens to be Zero."

"But Colonel Madd, we figured it would be good to kill him in front of Zero and make it look like he did it so—" Cohen said.

"I don't care what you were trying to accomplish," Madd interjected angrily and surprised Cohen, "you just needed to kill Fenette, that's all. If you really wanted to frame Zero, you should have done it after doing the deed you idiot!" Madd got frustrated and tried to calm down, "I should have known better than to trust you morons to do it, even providing you and your group three Sutherlands for you to use," Madd shook his head, "well forget it, I'm done with you. Watts, let's get out of here."

"R-Right," Watts said.

"Wait a minute!" Cohen said, "Are you just going to abandon me?"

Madd just looked at Cohen, "Do you really need to ask? I could care less what happens to you guys."

"Hey, you can't just ditch me!" Cohen responded, "You got to help me!"

"Heh no, I don't need to do anything for you," Madd said waving off Cohen.

Cohen got angry at how Madd responded and slammed his fist on the passenger door.

"I see! Fine then if I get caught, I'll implicate you Madd!" Cohen declared, "I can inform Viceroy Cornelia about you Madd and the researchers here," Cohen grinned thinking he trapped Madd, "I don't think I need to explain how it will go down."

The researchers were nervous and Madd had looked as though as he had an epiphany and just looked at Cohen.

"You're right, I get it and I know what I need to do now," Madd said.

"Good, I'm glad you understand," Cohen said with grin.

Madd pulled out a gun and had it on Cohen's head and Cohen was shocked.

"Yep, thanks for pointing that out to me," Madd said and then he grinned, "I almost made a huge mistake."

Cohen's eyes widened and Madd shot him point blank in the skull. Cohen fell back on the ground dead with blood seeping from his head from the gunshot. Madd sported an evil smile as he put his gun away.

"You were the only one in the Purist Faction who knew about me and the researchers here Cohen," Madd said, "and now you're dead."

"Uh Colonel," One of the researchers spoke as he and the others were disturbed with what had happened, "we still need a test subject."

"Yes I know," Madd replied, "not to worry, we will get a subject. Anyway, let's get moving while it's still unguarded."

"Right," Watts said.

Watts drove the truck and they were able to get out of Narita undetected. Meanwhile at the ASEEC trailer, the damaged Lancelot had just returned and Lloyd just looked on in disbelief seeing his creation that he was so proud of was severely damaged. Cecile looked at Lloyd with concern and then she turned to Suzaku who had his head down in shame and clenched his teeth. Lloyd fell on his knees and had his head down. Cecile sighed as she was not sure what she could do to help both Lloyd and Suzaku get out of their depression.

"I couldn't do anything," Suzaku said upset.

"Suzaku?" Cecile spoke looking at Suzaku.

"I couldn't do anything against Zero. He just…" Suzaku said with frustration, "he just beat me and the Lancelot…I was certain that I would be able to defeat Zero and his Lionel but I didn't but instead I ended up losing the VARIS Rifle to him and in the end," Suzaku clenched his fists and got more upset, "Zero didn't even see me as much of a threat to kill."

"W-Well look at it like this Suzaku," Cecile said, "use it as an opportunity to get better so that next time, you'll succeed against Zero."

"That's assuming if there will be a next time," Lloyd said.

"Lloyd?" Cecile said turning to Lloyd.

Lloyd stood up and looked at the Lancelot, "It will take time to repair the Lancelot but even after doing the repairs and replacing the VARIS Rifle that was stolen by that thief Zero," Lloyd said the last part with bitterness, "Princess Cornelia may just keep us standby and making sure the Lancelot never moves out in battle."

"Oh…" Cecile said sadly, "I suppose you're saying if the situation was dire like what had just happened, they still won't let the Lancelot move."

"Giving strict orders to not have it involved," Lloyd sighed heavily, "oh I can hear how those staff officers will react with what had happened," Lloyd then had an annoyed expression, "they'll never let up."

Suzaku thought back in his battle against Zero and his Lionel and how he was defeated by the black Knightmare Frame. Euphie arrived and looked on seeing the depressed expression of Suzaku, Lloyd, and Cecile and she felt guilty and had a downcast expression because she knew how it was going to be later on.

"I heard Gottwald was injured," Darlton said.

Cornelia, Guilford, and Darlton were in the bridge of the G-1 Mobile Base with the staff officers looking over things and Cornelia sat in her throne.

"Yes, it seems that Jeremiah met up with Nu and she helped him get to the field hospital for his injuries," Guilford informed, "by the way Your Highness, how is Lady Enneagram?"

Cornelia nodded, "She's fine now. She was able to calm down. I admit was worried about her state of mind," Cornelia frowned, "I don't know who that woman was but she made a huge mistake in messing with Nonette and I can say this…I certainly wouldn't want to be that woman right now."

"Indeed," Darlton said amused.

"Yes, is it true that Lady Enneagram knows who that woman is?" Guilford asked.

"Yes, that's what Nonette said," Cornelia answered, "we can talk to her about it when she's ready to. Right now, the Purist Faction," Cornelia glanced over to Darlton, "Darlton, I'll leave the matter of them to you."

"Yes Milady," Darlton said with a nod, "it will be done."

Meanwhile in a cavern within the mountain, Lelouch took off his mask and looked over at CC who was still unconscious. Jinta had placed his long black coat over CC and he sat near her. Nunnally took off her mask and she and her brother near CC as well.

"So CC still hasn't revived yet," Lelouch said.

"Not yet," Jinta said, "she did take a lot of bullets."

"That's her own fault," Nunnally said with a frown, "that what she gets for being reckless but why did she show up?"

"Well I suppose that CC has made it a point that she's not going to listen what I say," Lelouch said and then he sighed as he shook his head, "after what happened, what she actually did may have made things worse."

"Lelouch, Nunnally," Jinta spoke, "Has CC told you anything?"

"You're going to have to be specific," Lelouch said.

"Ah right," Jinta said, "did she tell you anything about the Geass Order or VV for that matter?"

"No, nothing," Lelouch replied with a frown, "CC refuses to tell me anything. She won't tell me who killed my mother and she won't tell me anything about this VV person or anything else about the Geass Order saying that it's for my own safety."

"I see," Jinta said and then he paused a bit, "okay, how about I tell you."

Lelouch and Nunnally were surprised and looked at Jinta.

"You'll tell us?" Nunnally replied.

"Yes, I can tell you who VV is," Jinta said, "unfortunately I don't really know anything about the Geass Order other than what Alice said."

"I see…" Lelouch said, "you don't know anything about my mother's murder, do you?"

"No I don't I'm sorry," Jinta replied, "but if I did, I would have tell you."

"Right, I'm sorry," Lelouch assured, "but anyway, it's something and it's better than nothing."

"Yes," Jinta said and he looked at CC, "I know that CC will be annoyed with me and try to get me to keep my mouth shut to stop me from telling you but since she's still out of it, I can go ahead and tell you two right now."

The Lamperouge siblings looked at each other and nodded and then he looked at Jinta.

"We would appreciate it Jinta," Nunnally said.

"Sure," Jinta said with a nod.

"So tell us," Lelouch requested, "who exactly is VV and was he really the emperor's first ally?"

"First ally?" Jinta replied, "Well, I suppose that's one way of putting it. He and your father Charles were always together. They've been together for their whole lives."

"Huh, so they were always that close," Nunnally asked.

"Yeah, in fact…it's no different from how you two are," Jinta said, "in terms of sibling bond."

Lelouch and Nunnally were shocked to hear what Jinta had said.

"Wait, siblings?" Lelouch responded.

"That's right," Jinta said, "Vincent zi Britannia, that is VV's real name and he is the twin brother of your father, Charles zi Britannia. In other words, he's your uncle."

Lelouch and Nunnally were shocked at the revelation.

That's it for this chapter. Next chapter: Jinta continues to reveal things of VV and mentions his own past with the Britannian Royal Family and two days later, the continued response of the Battle in Narita.