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Difference in Opinions

Lelouch was sitting with Shirley in the theater watching the concert. Lelouch and Shirley smiled as they watched the musical performances. Shirley was feeling like a happy little girl that she was in the concert with the boy she was in love with and it helped her for the fact that when she told her what had happened with her father, Lelouch was more than understand. Shirley then looked at Lelouch who looked as though he enjoyed himself. Lelouch glanced over to Shirley and gave her a warm smile. Shirley blushed in response and looked away and but felt happy and made a mental note to hug and thank her father when she got home. Lelouch glanced at Shirley and smiled and then looked at the performance. Lelouch was still thinking about the fact that the man he protected as Zero in Narita was Shirley's father and he was glad that he was able to protect the life of a civilian. Lelouch felt proud that he was able to do something for someone that he considered a friend as he looked at Shirley although he still wondered how and why Shirley's father ended getting dragged into a terrible situation. Lelouch didn't get his answers in Narita but he figured he'll eventually have a chance to meet with Shirley's father and he could get answers and he knew he was going to be able to be persuasive via use of his Geass. Lelouch had a lot to think about but he was pleased in not only protecting Shirley's father from the scheme of the Purist Faction therefore making sure he wasn't framed but the meeting with one of the members of House Kyoto went well as it was Kirihara and he pledged his support and it got easier when he and Nunnally revealed their true identities to the Black Knights and their response.

Flashback: Within Mt. Fuji

"So this is the real deal with you two," Naoto said.

"Yes, that what it is," Lelouch said.

"Well you definitely caught me and Kallen by surprise," Naoto said, "I don't think either of us would have thought that we would meet Britannian siblings that were actually born from the Imperial Family."

"We wanted to tell you two," Nunnally said, "we wanted to tell you two for a long time but we weren't really sure and with everything that had happened..."

"Yeah we get it," Kallen said with a nod.

"So now you all know the truth of us and now you all have a choice," Lelouch said.

"Of whether we will still follow you," Ohgi said.

"That's right," Lelouch said, "if you decide not to do so because you can't stand the fact that we're two of Emperor Charles's children or the fact that we're Britannians or any other, then we will understand and we'll continue on our fight against Britannia but if you chose to still stick with us, we'll be grateful and together we can succeed to freeing Japan and other countries from Britannia's grip and then prepare ourselves what will come afterwards with Britannia trying again and dealing with Chinese Federation and the EU."

Naoto looked at the siblings and sighed.

"Lelouch and Nunnally," Naoto spoke, "I'm really going to have to say this."

"Naoto?" Lelouch spoke with concern.

Nunnally, Alice, Rai, Sayoko, and Jinta looked concerned as well.

"It is a shock to hear the truth about you but after hearing what you said, my decisions hasn't changed," Naoto said as he want and placed his hands on Lelouch and Nunnally's shoulders, "I made my decision at start and it hasn't change and the fact that you continue to be straight and truthful with us solidifies my choice."

"Naoto, you mean…?" Nunnally spoke being hopeful.

"Yeah, I'm still sticking with you two," Naoto said with a grin, "I'm with you two."

Lelouch smiled, "Thank you Naoto."

"The same goes for me," Ohgi said with a smile.

"I feel the same way," Kallen said.

"Kallen," Lelouch said, "Ohgi."

"I'm shocked that you and Nunnally are actually from the Imperial Family," Kallen said, "the idea that I would even associate myself with someone from the Britannian Imperial Family would make my blood boil. That's how I would have felt in the past but with you two," Kallen paused a bit, "you two are different and neither have that despicable attitude that most Britannians have. Also, the identities of you two doesn't change who you two are…I learned that from watching you two."

"Kallen…" Nunnally said happily.

"Thank you Kallen," Lelouch said happily, "I'm happy that you feel that way."

Kallen looked away from Lelouch blushing, "Y-You don't need to thank me. I just responded how you would and Naoto and I have known you two for seven years so I figured that it counted for something."

"I'm so glad you feel glad you feel that way Kallen," Lelouch said.

Kallen felt happy to hear Lelouch say such things to her. The others looked at each other and Keitaro smiled and shrugged.

"Ah what the hell," Keitaro said, "I'm still in as well."

"Keitaro…" Jinta said.

"Following two Britannian kids would be the last thing that I ever believed that I would do," Keitaro said, "but I know that if it wasn't for you Zero, my group and I would have been killed and the people in Saitama would have died as well and I'll always be grateful to you for that. You helped us in Saitama and I'm sure as hell going to help you. I'm with you until the end."

"That goes for me as well," Gen said as he crossed his arms, "besides, it was you who had us see the big picture of things of what we need to do if we continue," Gen nodded, "it may be difficult for the others from our group to accept but I'm sure Keitaro can convince them and I'll help him out on that."

"Keitaro and Gen," Lelouch said, "thank you both."

"Yes thank you both," Nunnally said happily.

"Well then," Naoto said, "Minami, Yoshida, Sugiyama, Inoue, Tamaki, how about you guys?"

"Yeah, what do you guys say?" Ohgi said.

Yoshida, Inoue, Sugiyama, Minami, and Tamaki looked at each other and nodded and then they turned to the others.

"Our feelings on this doesn't change," Inoue said, "we made it very clear back in Narita when you ask Zero."

"Yeah it's true that you surprised us as to who you two are but we feel the same as Naoto, Ohgi, Kallen, Keitaro, and Gen," Sugiyama said.

"Right now we're alive thanks to you Zero," Minami said, "and we've learned a lot by watching you and your sister."

"That we have," Yoshida said, "you've given us choices and informed us the consequences of the choices we make and it's thanks to you, we've been able to really give Britannia a hard time so therefore, we're still in."

"We don't care that you two were born from the man we all despise," Minami said.

"Yeah and the fact that you two were here and saw things firsthand," Sugiyama said.

"And the fact that you're genuine willing to fight against Britannia even if it means taking on members of your own family," Inoue said, "especially given how you despise what Britannia does."

"Yeah, especially when Cornelia was going to kill people in Saitama just to lure you out," Tamaki said.

"And the fact that you helped us in Shinjuku and exposed what Clovis was doing," Sugiyama said.

"Yeah…" Ohgi said, "Say Lelouch, about Clovis…"

"Yeah," Lelouch said, "I didn't really want to kill Clovis. He was one of the few siblings we genuine were close and he respected my mother as well," Lelouch frowned, "however though, I couldn't ignore what he had done. I felt that it was the only way to stop him because if I didn't, he would have continued and down the road, would have killed even more innocent people."

"Yeah, I admit that it is a shock," Tamaki said, "and even a few months back, yeah I would have gone against the idea of working with Britannians for all the shit they've done but you two are different and it is like Kallen said, you've done right with us from the beginning."

"Thank you," Nunnally said happily.

"Of course it would be better if you let me be in charge of the budget again," Tamaki added.

"Let it go Tamaki," Lelouch said, "I told you…"

"Man," Tamaki responded in a grumpy manner.

Discussion continued on as questions was being asked by the other members of the Black Knights. Lelouch looked at Kirihara and Kirihara smiled and looked proud and Lelouch smiled and nodded at Kirihara.

Flashback End

Lelouch smiled as he was glad that things worked out. Not only was it Kirihara with his pledge to aid the Black Knights but also with revealing the identity of himself and Nunnally, the others were still willing to stand beside them. Lelouch was grateful to them for staying with them and for them knowing that their desire to fight against Britannia was genuine. Lelouch planned to work things out but for now, he was going to enjoy the concert tonight with Shirley.

The Next Day, Omotesando Mall

Sancia, Lucretia, and Dalque were in casual clothes and they walked around looking at the various shops within the mall.

"A lot of shops here," Dalque said.

"Indeed," Lucretia said.

Sancia didn't say anything and the three of them just moved on as they continued to discuss how they were going to capture Alice. Unbeknownst to them, they were being watched and the person watching them was Jinta.

"They must be the agents from the Geass Order Alice mentioned," Jinta said, "hmm, considering Vincent, they must know that Alice has gone rouge," Jinta narrowed his eyes, "so they're probably set to either capture her or execute her…could be both."

Jinta picked up his cell phone from his pocket and dialed a number. The number ringed and it was picked up.

"Yeah, it's me," Jinta said, "How are things on your end?"

Ashford Academy

The most of the members of the Student Council as well as the two honorary members of the Student Council were in the room working on things and getting things together. There was one person who was not in the room yet and it was Shirley who was coming in later on. Nina was feeling nervous and she glanced over at Lelouch who was concentrating on getting work done. Nina clenched her teeth and was shaking. It was then that Shirley arrived and entered in the Student Council Room. Shirley greeted them and they all responded happily seeing Shirley.

"Shirley," Milly said.

"Hey Shirley," Rivalz said, "How are you?"

"Oh I'm fine," Shirley said with a smile, "thanks."

Everyone went to Shirley and Shirley looked at all of them and felt happy to be around friends.

"How is your dad?" Rai asked, "Is he doing okay?"

"My dad's fine," Shirley said, "thanks for asking."

"That's good to hear," Milly said sounding relieved.

"I'm so happy for you Shirley," Alice said.

"Yeah, it good to hear," Nunnally said with a smile.

"Thank you," Shirley said.

"I bet you were able to spend time with your father," Kallen said with a smile.

"Yeah, I did," Shirley responded happily.

Shirley saw Lelouch who smiled and nodded at her and Shirley smiled happily at Lelouch.

"But Shirley is it true?" Rivalz asked.

"Hmm, what is?" Shirley asked.

"Is it true that it was Zero who saved your dad from the Purist Faction?" Rivalz asked.

Shirley nodded, "Yeah, it's true."

Suzaku looked down and clenched his fists at the mention of Zero. Suzaku was glad that Shirley's father was safe from harm and that Shirley wouldn't suffer the loss of her father like he did but he had wished that it wasn't Zero. He knew that it was wrong for him to think that way but he couldn't help feel that way as he was still bitter for what Zero did in Narita, causing the rockslide which took out eighty percent of Britannian forces and damaging the Lancelot and stealing the VARIS Rifle from him. Suzaku glanced and noticed that Nina had a sad expression which made Suzaku to have a sad expression as well. Kallen looked over to Lelouch and was glad that Lelouch protected Shirley's father.

"Man it sucks that those Purist Faction guys were actually going to do that," Rivalz said.

"Did the Purist Faction actually plan to kill your father Shirley?" Nina asked.

"Yes, there was even a recording of what they were going to do," Shirley said, "Princess Euphemia played the recording herself."

"You actually got to meet Princess Euphemia?" Rivalz asked excited.

"D-Did you actually talk to her?" Nina asked.

"Y-Yeah, I did," Shirley said with a smile, "she and the Knight of Nine looked after my father. Granted they questioned him but overall they made sure my father was okay and made things comfortable for him."

"To think you got to talk with Princess Euphemia," Nina said feeling a bit of jealously.

"Yeah," Shirley said with a smile not noticing Nina's jealously, "she really is kind."

Lelouch and Nunnally looked at each other and smiled at the mention of their half sister.

"Oh yeah Rai," Shirley said.

"Yes?" Rai replied.

"I heard that you got to meet Princess Euphemia a while back," Shirley said.

"Wait, seriously?" Rivalz asked shocked as he looked at Rai.

"Um, y-yeah I did," Rai said rubbing the back of his head.

"W-When…where?" Rivalz asked.

"Shinjuku," Rai said, "I was surprised to learn who she was."

"You lucky jerk!" Rivalz said as he went and placed his arm on Rai's shoulders, "You met Princess Euphemia and didn't say anything to us."

"I didn't think that I should just say it," Rai asked, "no one asked me anyway."

"Rai, c'mon," Rivalz said.

"All right Rivalz, that's enough," Milly admonished.

"I was just saying…" Rivalz said.

"So even Rai got to speak with Princess Euphemia?" Nina asked.

"It's not a big deal," Rai commented, "it just happened."

Nina looked at Rai and Shirley and couldn't help but feel jealously towards them for the fact they both were able to speak with Princess Euphemia.

"But still the Purist Faction," Rivalz said, "to think they were going to kill a fellow Britannian, Shirley's dad."

"Yeah," Milly said with a nod and a serious expression, "it seems that all they've done is shown that they are a corrupt despicable bunch."

"I agree," Rivalz said and then he looked at Suzaku, "surely you agree, right Suzaku?"

"Oh, um…" Suzaku spoke.

"After all, these are the same people who were going to use you as a scapegoat for their own agenda," Rivalz said, "they knew that you had nothing to do with Clovis's death but they arrested you anyway and were going to have you convicted just to get what they want. Man I have to say that it's a good thing that Zero stepped in when he did. Zero is really doing what he says."

"That's right," Milly agreed, "protecting the innocent against those who would harm them."

"And it doesn't matter on nationality," Shirley added, "they're not prejudice when it comes to helping people."

"But even so," Suzaku said with a frown, "it's a shame that they're just being a menace who just stirs people and tips the world into chaos then they sit back and congratulate themselves."

Suzaku's comments surprised the others except for Lelouch, Nunnally, Rai, Kallen, and Alice who all just narrowed their eyes at Suzaku.

"Suzaku?" Shirley spoke, "Um, what are you saying?"

Suzaku sighed and looked at Shirley, "Shirley, it's a relief that your father is safe. Zero made sure of that no doubt," Suzaku then frowned as he looked away from Shirley, "but it doesn't justify the other things he and the Black Knights have done. What they're doing is meaningless and won't change things for the better."

"Suzaku…" Milly spoke and then sighed, "Look, we know that you're not a fan of Zero but despite that can you not look at the fact that they help people? I mean, they helped us in Lake Kawaguchi and Zero did protect Shirley's father."

"Yeah, not to mention that they've been stopping criminal activities and corruption," Rivalz added.

"Zero helped you as well," Shirley added, "when you were falsely accused of Clovis's death. With all that, you still think Zero does harm?"

"Yes, I still believe that," Suzaku said, "it's a fact. Zero may do some good but they refuse to work with the police at the very least so it's nothing more than self-posturing…not to mention the fact that they killed a lot of people in Saitama and Narita."

"Oh, are you referring to the soldiers in Narita who killed a lot of people when they moved in?" Rai asked, "Are you also referring to the soldiers in Saitama who had every intention to kill innocent people there for no reason other than to just to lure Zero and because of their extreme prejudice?"

"That's…" Suzaku spoke and then he looked away.

"At least the Black Knights don't attack and kill civilians," Alice commented.

"Okay fine," Suzaku responded, "they don't but why they choose to fight against Britannian forces in Narita? The Britannian forces were just going to stop the Japan Liberation Front. They had no reason to get involved. Had they not get involved then maybe Shirley's father wouldn't have been—"

Suzaku stopped himself and shook his head.

"Wait, Shirley's father?" Kallen asked, "Suzaku, what are you saying?" Kallen narrowed her eyes at Suzaku again, "What do you mean? What were you going to say?"

"N-Nothing, it was...um…" Suzaku spoke shifting his eyes.

"Suzaku, you were about to blame the Black Knights for what happened with my father," Shirley deduced, "you were actually going to say that it was Zero's fault that my father was put in danger in the first place. You were actually going to say along the lines that if it wasn't for Black Knights, then the Purist Faction wouldn't have taken my father hostage. That's what you were going to say."

Suzaku flinched, "Shirley, I…"

Suzaku looked away and wished he had been careful with his words.

"That's despicable," Lelouch said.

Suzaku looked and saw Lelouch giving him a glare.

"What the hell are you trying to say Suzaku?" Lelouch spoke, "Are you saying that the Purist Faction were not responsible for their own actions?"

"No, that's not what I was saying at all," Suzaku responded.

"Then what are you saying?" Nunnally asked.

"I'm saying that…" Suzaku spoke trying to think things logically, "I'm saying that…" Suzaku shook his head, "all I'm saying that the Black Knights' methods are meaningless and that they just selfishly do things just to satisfy their own egos."

"It seems that you want to blame them for all the messed up things that have happen recently," Alice said, "no, perhaps it's more that you can't stand the fact that the Black Knights don't follow Britannian rules therefore makes the assumption that they're egomaniacs."

Suzaku was offended when Alice said that and Alice gave an expression daring Suzaku to respond.

"Suzaku, we know that you set in working hard in the military," Rivalz said, "but you might check your facts and think before you say such things."

"Especially terrible things," Shirley said being visibly upset, "Zero didn't make the Purist Faction make the attempt to kill my father. They did that all on their own because they got desperate. Zero saved my father, that's a fact. He also saved us in Lake Kawaguchi, which is also a fact."

"S-Shirley I know that and I didn't mean to upset you," Suzaku replied.

"I told you this before Suzaku," Lelouch said, "don't force your own views on others."

"Lelouch…" Suzaku spoke looking upset.

"Don't make it seem like Shirley is bad for being thankful to Zero," Lelouch said, "after all, I don't even want to imagine what would have happened if Zero didn't do what he did."

"Yeah, I feel the same way," Kallen said.

"Me too," Rai said.

"So do I," Nunnally said.

"That goes for me as well," Alice said.

"Thanks guys," Shirley said happily.

Lelouch, Nunnally, Kallen, Rai, and Alice gave Shirley warm smiles in response.

"I agree," Rivalz said, "I don't see them as bad people."

"The same with me," Milly said, "I can't see them as bad people."

Suzaku was shocked at what Rivalz and Milly said those things and then he looked away. Suzaku was about to say something but stopped himself.

"Well now, I think all this heavy talk has gone on long enough," Milly said as she clapped her hands, "we should all get back to work and Shirley."

"Yes Madam President?" Shirley replied looking at Milly.

Milly smiled, "Once again and I know it's been said a lot already but I'm glad your father is okay."

"Thank you," Shirley said.

Nina just looked at the others in silence and then looked at Suzaku had just had a sad expression and then had her own thoughts.

Fenette Residence

Joseph was sitting on a couch with his thoughts. He was thinking about what had happened in Narita and was thinking about how he got captured and taken by the Purist Faction who was going to use him as a sacrificial pawn. Joseph sighed heavily as he thought about Colonel Madd and it gave him an unpleasant feeling.

"I know that it was him," Joseph said to himself, "and I know that he's going to try to again," Joseph placed his hands on his head, "what do I do? At the very least, I can't let Susan and Shirley get caught up in this. This is my problem and I have to solve it," Joseph then had a determined expression, "I won't let that bastard get me or my family for that matter."

Joseph stood up and went somewhere. At the stairs, Susan looked on and had a worried expression for her husband.

"Joseph…" Susan said.

Underground Base

Lelouch was in a room and was wearing his own white gi and blue hakama. Lelouch closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Lelouch started his own regiment, performing his punches and kicks with precise and strong control. Kallen was watching Lelouch train and couldn't help but be impress in what Lelouch was doing and was in awe watching Lelouch train. Meanwhile in the room with the huge monitor, Sayoko placed a cup a tea next to Nunnally who was working on something on the computer.

"I see," Sayoko said, "so Suzaku said those things."

"Yes he did," Nunnally said and then she sighed, "I really don't get Suzaku. He has surely seen things firsthand of what they do and we do everything to protect the lives of innocent people yet still he considers us as a menace," Nunnally sighed, "I believe that part of it is him being bitter that Lelouch beat him real badly in Narita."

"That's true," Sayoko said, "not to mention that he took that VARIS Rifle. Oh by the way, Lady Rakshata called and said that she wanted to give thanks for Master Lelouch for giving her that weapon and she says she's going to make something for you two as additional weapons."

"That's great," Nunnally said, "things are coming up for us."

"Yes, I'm glad the others accepted you two yesterday," Sayoko said with a smile.

"Yes, me too," Nunnally said, "we still have a lot to do."

"Yes, that we do," Sayoko agreed.

Nunnally's cell phone suddenly rang and Nunnally looked over and picked up her phone and answered it.

"Hello?" Nunnally spoke and then heard the person speak, "Oh hi Ohgi, what is it?"

Ohgi informed Nunnally something and Nunnally was surprised.

"Oh really?" Nunnally said.

"Is Ohgi calling?" Lelouch asked.

Nunnally and Sayoko looked and saw Lelouch and Kallen approaching.

"Yes, hold on," Nunnally said and then spoke to Lelouch, "Lelouch, Lord Kirihara had contacted Ohgi and Naoto. Someone has requested to speak to you."

"Oh, who is it?" Lelouch asked.

"General Katase," Nunnally said.

"General Katase?" Lelouch replied surprised.

"Wait as in the leader of the Japan Liberation Front?" Kallen asked.

"Yes," Nunnally said with a nod.

"Nunnally, may I?" Lelouch asked holding out his hand.

"Sure," Nunnally said as he gave her brother her phone.

"Ohgi, it's me," Lelouch said.

"Hi Lelouch," Ohgi said on the other line, "I hope I didn't upset you by calling Nunnally. I did try to reach you but all I got was your voicemail."

"It's fine," Lelouch assured, "so tell me Ohgi, what is this about Katase?"

"Yes, apparently General Katase contacted the members of House Kyoto saying that that he wishes to speak to you."

"I see," Lelouch said, "what is it about?"

"Unfortunately he didn't say and would only discuss things with you," Ohgi said.

"I see," Lelouch said, "very well. Let Lord Kirihara know that I'm willing to meet with General Katase."

"Understood Lelouch," Ohgi said, "We'll get right on to it."

Lelouch hung up Nunnally's phone and gave it back to his sister.

"So General Katase?" Kallen asked.

"Yes," Lelouch said.

"What do you suppose he wants?" Sayoko asked.

"Don't know," Lelouch said, "The Japan Liberation Front suffered such huge losses in Narita…hmm…well I'll just have to see when I meet him so let's get prepared."

"Yes," Sayoko said with a bow.

"Absolutely," Nunnally said.

"I'll go inform Rai and Alice," Kallen said.

"Thanks Kallen," Lelouch said.

Kallen nodded and then thought of something.

"By the way," Kallen said, "What happened to CC?"

"She left," Lelouch said.

"Left?" Kallen replied confused, "She just left?"

"Yep, she just left," Lelouch said.

"Um, okay," Kallen said, "just wondering…"

Area 11's Viceroy's Palace

In the Knightmare Hanger, Nonette was looking at the Morgause.

"I'll have to step up my game," Nonette said.

"Nonette," Cornelia called.

Nonette looked over and saw Cornelia walking towards her.

"Ah, hello Nelly," Nonette said, "How are you?"

"I'm fine," Cornelia replied, "Thanks for asking."

Cornelia looked at the Morgause and nodded.

"You've really been a huge help since you've been here," Cornelia said, "even though you're not really obligated to help."

"I just see it as part of my duties as a Knight of the Round," Nonette said.

"I see," Cornelia said, "in that case Nonette, I have a request."

"Oh," Nonette said, "what's your request?"

"We believe we have the location of Katase and the other remaining members of the Japan Liberation Front and I would like you to help crush them," Cornelia said.

"I see," Nonette said, "sure, I'll participate. I just tell me what you need and I'll do it."

"Thank you Nonette," Cornelia said, "I really appreciate it. We'll be discussing and planning things out in two hours."

"Okay, I'll be there in the meeting," Nonette said.

"Excellent," Cornelia said with a smile, "we'll be able to finish what we started in Narita and then…"

"We eliminate the Black Knights," Nonette said.

"Yes and we'll be ready for Zero," Cornelia said.

Cornelia then looked and saw the Lancelot. She walked a bit and observed the Lancelot.

"Looks like the Lancelot has been repaired," Cornelia said.

"Yes, it has," Nonette said, "say Nelly?"

"Hmm?" Cornelia replied.

"I know you're not happy with Kururugi after what happened in Narita," Nonette said, "but why not let him take part of this operation as well?"

"Why the hell should I?" Cornelia replied with a frown.

"Well," Nonette looked at the Lancelot, "he does pilot the Lancelot and it won't hurt to have all resources at our disposal."

"You're more than plenty for this operation Nonette," Cornelia said, "but I suppose that I'd be willing to have the Lancelot in battle…if they get a more suitable pilot."

"You mean if they get someone who isn't an Eleven," Nonette said.

"Hmph," Cornelia responded with a frown.

"Nelly, I know you talked to Prince Schneizel about it and I know that he told you that he trusts the decisions Asplund and Croomy make," Nonette pointed out.

"Well it's obvious that Asplund and Croomy don't know what the hell they're doing," Cornelia said feeling steam, "I just wish that my brother would see things in my perceptive."

"You know, Kururugi is not the only one who was beaten by Zero," Nonette pointed out.

Cornelia flinched and looked at Nonette.

"You realize that it's part of the reason why I'm here," Nonette added.

"Yes I know…" Cornelia said feeling grumpy.

"Just saying that you shouldn't be hard on Kururugi when you failed in the same thing as well," Nonette said.

Cornelia sighed as she shook her head.

"Fine, fine I get it," Cornelia said, "I suppose I can give him a chance," Cornelia sighed, "most likely Schneizel would not be happy that the Lancelot wasn't getting battle experience just because of my own reserves. Fine but he better not screw this up."

"I'm sure he won't," Nonette said, "that boy is eager to prove himself for Britannia."

Cornelia and Nonette walked together and left the Knightmare Hanger.

Port Yokosuka

In the large freighter, Katase and the remaining members of the Japan Liberation Front was in one of the cabins waiting for Zero.

"General Katase," One of the JLF soldiers spoke, "Are you sure you want to do this?"

"Yes, I believe this is the best way to move forward," Katase said, "what happened in Narita made me realize something that I should have known all along."

"What about Lieutenant Colonel Todoh?" Another JLF soldier asked, "He's sure going to want to follow you."

"I know and that is why I sent him and the Four Holy Sword to Kyoto," Katase said, "by the time they realize and try to get back, it will be too late. I'm doing it for his sake as well. Todoh doesn't need to continue following me and that is why I requested this meeting with Zero."

"What is Zero doing right now?" Another JLF soldier asked.

"Apparently, they have a new member and they're discussing things," Katase said.

"Well I wish he would hurry up," One of the JLF member said, "we got reports that Cornelia may have found us and will moving to strike us down."

"I'm sure it will be fine," Katase said, "Kyoto has assured us that the Black Knights will protect us."

Meanwhile in one of the small buildings, the Black Knights were meeting with a new member of the Black Knights and it was Diethard Reid. Zero approached Diethard and faced him.

"Diethard Reid," Zero said, "it's a pleasure to see you again. The last time was when I rescued Suzaku Kururugi and you were the one with the camera that got close."

Diethard smiled, "I'm honored that you remember me Zero and thanks for having me."

"So you're the one who informed us what was going in Narita as well," Naoto said.

"Yes I was the one who sent you the information," Diethard said.

"In that case, you have our thanks," Ohgi said with a nod.

"I just merely wanted to help Zero," Diethard said with a smile as he looked at Zero, "you inspired me ever since that amazing stunt you pulled saving Kururugi and your feats since then have continued to amaze me."

"Well now we'll see how you do when we start our mission," Zero said, "have you been made aware?"

"Yes, I've been informed that we'll be helping Katase escape, correct?" Diethard said.

"Yes, General Katase will be heading to the Chinese Federation," Zero said, "there he will be taken in by my contacts there."

"Oh right," Tamaki said, "you got allies in the Chinese Federation."

"Yes, Lord Kirihara and I made the arraignments so Katase and some of his people will be staying there for the time being. Speaking of which, I need to go meet with Katase in the freighter," Zero looked at Rai, "Rai, you and Jinta get Diethard up to speed on things."

"Sure thing Zero," Rai said.

"You got it Zero," Jinta said.

"Now then," Zero said, "Void, Naoto, Kallen, and Keitaro, you four are with me."

Kallen, Void, Keitaro, and Naoto nodded as they walked with Zero to go to the freighter while the rest of the Black Knights including Diethard prepared and went over the logistics. Later on, Zero along with Void, Naoto, Kallen, and Keitaro were in the cabin within the freighter meeting with Katase and some of the JLF soldiers.

"Greetings Zero," Katase said, "thanks for agreeing to meet with me."

"Not a problem," Zero said.

Katase looked at Void, "I take that you're Zero's sister Void."

"Yes, it's a pleasure to meet you General Katase," Void replied.

Katase looked at Naoto, "You must be Kozuki."

"That's right," Naoto said, "I'm Naoto," Naoto motioned Kallen, "this is my sister Kallen."

Kallen nodded with respect towards Katase.

"Nice to meet you," Kallen said.

"Nice to meet you as well," Katase replied and then he looked at Keitaro, "you must be the leader of the Yamato Alliance, Aoyama."

"Yes I'm Keitaro Aoyama," Keitaro said.

Katase nodded with respect toward Keitaro and Keitaro responded the same.

"Anyway, let's have a seat," Katase said.

Zero nodded and they all sat in the couches in the cabin.

"So General Katase," Zero said, "What is it that you want to talk to me about?"

"Zero, I have a request," Katase said.

"And what is your request?" Zero asked.

Katase placed his hands together and took a deep breath and then looked at Zero.

"Zero, it's about Todoh," Katase said.

"Todoh?" Zero replied.

Void, Kallen, Naoto, and Keitaro were surprised as well.

"Todoh the Miracle Worker?" Keitaro asked.

"Yes, this is going to sound strange but I believe that it is for the best," Katase said.

"Todoh-sensei?" Zero said in his head and then spoke, "What is it?"

"Zero, I want you to recruit Todoh into your Black Knights," Katase said.

Zero, Kallen, Naoto, Keitaro, and Void were shocked.

"Wait, what?" Zero replied.

That's it for this chapter. Next chapter: The Black Knights engage against Cornelia's forces in Port Yokosuka and someone unexpected shows up in the port.