Stage 13
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Somewhere in the ocean, close to Japan
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A day have passed since the rescue of Tohdoh, the Black Knights acquired a submarine as one of their base of operations. Big Boss and his MSF soldiers continued to tag along for their next objective.
Big Boss and his soldiers were currently inside the main room of the submarine with all the core members of the Black Knights. They were waiting for Zero to make an announcement about an organizational plan.
Big Boss was currently thinking about what happened last night, that moment when he, Kallen and Ohgi heard Zero laughing like a mad man inside his cockpit. He spoke to him after he exited his cockpit, but he got nothing, all he got was answers like "I'm fine" or "I just needed to clear my head". Even though Zero told him that he was fine, he was still suspicious about it.
A minute later, Zero appeared and the announcement began.
"Now then, I'll announce our new organizational plan since the reorganization of the Black Knights. The chief of military affairs will now be Tohdoh Kyoshiro"
The Black Knights members awed at that.
"In charge of general intelligence, public relations, spying and liaison works , Diethard Ried "
This caused all the Black Knights stare at Diethard with some despise, even if he was "officially" a member of the Black Knights.
"This Britannian?" Remarked Tamaki in disapproval
"Not just that, he is with the media!" Added Urabe, one of the Four Holy Swords member.
"Zero, I don't mean to be racist, but what's the reason for using a Britannian in such an important position?" Asked Chiba.
"Reason? Well then, what about me?" Asked Zero as he moved his left hand upward in a fashion way.
All the Black Knights stared at him in wonder.
"As you all know, im not Japanese, either. What we need here are talents which gets result. Race, past and methods don't matter!" Explained Zero.
"Alright, alright!" Said Tamaki with an annoyed tone.
"My second in command is Ohgi Kaname"
"Me?"
"You object?"
"N-no"
"Well, Ohgi was our teacher to begin with" Said Sugiyama with a smile.
"I was getting worried with all these newcomers" Spoke Minami nervously.
"In charge of engineering and development: Rakshata"
"Naturally" said Rakshata while having her smoking pipe on her mouth.
"Commander of Zero squad: Kouzuki Kallen"
"Zero Squad?" Said Kallen in wonder.
"Zero Squad alone will be under my direct control. You can think of it as a sort of royal guard."
"A Royal guard…Zero's!" Said Kallen happily.
"Commander of squad 1: Asahina Shogo. Commander of squad 2: Semba Ryouga ,Commander of squad 3: Kagesaki Kizuna. Commander of special forces squad 1: Minami Yoshitaka and Commander of special forces squad 2: Tamaki Shinichiro. That is all." Zero finished with that part.
"Yes!" Said Tamaki with pride.
Kallen found it strange as she moved her gaze and looked at C.C "No position for C.C?"
"Zero, what about the MSF, what are their roles?" Asked Ohgi as the Black Knights looked at Big Boss and his soldiers.
"Big Boss and his soldiers will be our supporting forces. His soldiers will be divided in each of our squads. Big Boss will continue to do his job when we fight our enemies." Said Zero, then he smirked under his mask.
"He will also be your instructor for your training" This caused all the Black Knights to scream in surprise.
"WHAAAT?!"
"Big Boss offered himself to improve our skills in close combat. He saw that many members of the Black Knights are not good at fighting, and instead prefer to use guns and Knightmares. I accepted it since it could become handy in the future" Explained Zero.
"That is right. In a battle, not only you need to know how to handle weapons or control vehicles. You most also workout your body" Spoke Big Boss.
"Whaat? We don't need hand to hand combats, well, I specifically." Spoke Tamaki lazily as if it was something not important.
Big Boss turned his body and faced at him.
"Is that right? Why don't you come and show me?" Said Big Boss with a daring tone. The Black Knight members took several steps backwards to give them some space, but they were actually nervous because they know how strong and agile Big Boss is. Tamaki was being dumb and it might cost him.
"Ooh, are you challenging me?" Said Tamaki with a smug.
Big Boss did his CQC stance and taunted him" Come, boy"
"WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY?!"
Tamaki had a tick mark on his head, which caused him to deliver a quick forward punch at him.
Big Boss stopped his punch by delivering a strong slap with his right hand and then delivered a punch with his left hand on his stomach. Tamaki retracted due to the pain.
"Very predictable" Commented Big Boss. Tamaki grew angry as he tried to punch him with his other hand. Big Boss quickly used one of his CQC moves, which consisted of grabbing his hand and then throw him to the ground. Then he pinned Tamaki with his right foot while holding Tamaki's right arm in a twisting position.
"And sloppy" Added Big Boss.
"YOU….!" Tamaki was about to curse, but Big Boss shut him as he slowly twisted Tamaki's arm.
"AAAH! AAHG!"
"If I were the enemy, you would be dead" Said Big Boss with a serious tone.
"AAHHGH! OK, OK! I YIELD!" Tamaki surrendered as Big Boss unpinned him and let his arm go.
Tamaki then rubbed his arm in pain as Big Boss walked away from him.
The Black Knights were amazed at Big Boss's movements, so they were slowly considering the training.
"Zero, may I add one thing?" Spoke Diethard.
"There's a topic we've put off, which needs to be addressed"
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Meanwhile in the Viceroy Palace
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At the entrance of the palace stood Suzaku and Ishmael. Suzaku was wearing a white formal britannian dress that resembles a knight, while Ishmael was wearing the same dress, except that it's black green colored one and a little bit bigger.
The two walked forward through the hall, with all the nobles around whispering negative thoughts about them.
" I don't care if he's an honorary Britannian, but making an Eleven a knight is!"
"And authorizing it live on television!"
"I would rather have her choose that Britannian as her knight, instead of that Eleven"
"How selfish!"
"How'd they ever win her favor?"
"Just look at her. Princess Euphemia is an adolescent, after all"
"Yeah, and promoting 2 soldiers as her knight instead of one? Preposterous!"
Alligator was able to hear all those whisperings. Normally, someone would be extremely angry at all these comments, but Alligator had psychological training and was able to dismiss those comments easily.
Once the two reached the small throne, Suzaku was the first to stand before her. Alligator stood behind him as he saw Euphi stand up and approach Suzaku.
"Suzaku Kururugi. Wilt thou swear this day to do battle as a knight of Britannia?"
"Yes. Your Highness"
"Wilt thou abandon selfishness and wish to be sword and shield for the sake of great justice?"
"Yes. Your Highness"
Suzaku drew out his sword and offered it to Euphi. She gently took it and performed the old ceremony of knighting.
"I, Euphemia li Britannia, do dub thee Sir Suzaku Kururugi as my first knight" After that she returned the sword to Suzaku, then he stepped to the left side.
After that, Alligator was the next one. He walked forward and kneeled in front of her.
"Ishmael Ahab. Wilt thou swear this day to do battle as a knight of Britannia?"
"Yes. Your Highness."
"Wilt thou abandon selfishness and wish to be sword and shield for the sake of great justice?"
"Yes. Your Highness."
Alligator drew out his sword and made the same process as before.
"I, Euphemia li Britannia, do dub thee Sir Ishmael Ahab as my second knight" And with that, she returned the sword to Alligator and he stepped to the right side.
Then both turned around to face the public, which no one clapped.
*CLAP CLAP CLAP*
The first one to clap was Lloyd, then 3 seconds later Darlton started to clap, and soon the rest joined reluctantly.
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Area 11, in the mobile base of the Black Knights, hours later
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After the meeting, the Black Knights and MSF reunited back to Area Eleven inside the mobile base.
The core members of the Black Knights were discussing a matter which involves Suzaku. Big Boss is also included in the discussion, sitting between Zero and Ohgi.
"Kururugi Suzaku can't be allowed to become a symbol to Elevens who support Britannia. I advice that he be assassinated"
"Assasinated? Kururugi?" Said Zero.
"While Zero has been the star of the resistance movement, the supports have lacked one." Spoke Rakshata.
"People don't move on pure ideology. Now that a person the Britannians can use as a symbol has appeared. The most realistic option would be to have him killed" Continued Diethard
"I object. The Japanese people would never support such a cowardly tactic." Objected Tohdoh.
"That's right! The Black Knights won't kill an unarmed opponent! When you say assassinate, you mean kill him in private, when he's defenseless, don't you?!" Added Ohgi.
"I'm just suggesting a way to minimize a definite risk"
"If that is what you mean, then what about Euphimia's second knight, Ishmael Ahab?" Asked Rakshata.
"Yeah. if we were to take that action, which I'm not considering it, it would be difficult to take down this knight, who was able to go toe to toe with Big Boss!" Said Ohgi.
"I wouldn't worry much about him" spoke Big Boss, gaining their attention.
"We are focused on Kururugi Suzaku, right? This soldier is Britannian, which means he doesn't have much impact in the society. Therefore, his matter is not very important, for now." Said Big Boss. He knows that Alligator can take care of himself, but in order to make ease this topic, he decided to lend a little help from his part.
"Hmm, you are right Big Boss. That man, through he may pose a threat to us, is a Britannian. His impact is less in the eyes of the Britannian citizens, But with Kururugi Suzaku, he is a different story." Diethard concluded it. "The one who will decide what to do, is Zero"
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In the Viceroy Palace
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At this moment, Euphi was having a conversation with her sister Cornelia through her computer about her knighting ceremony.
"You haven't said anything about it" Spoke Euphi.
"Appointing a knight is a privilege of royalty. Even a viceroy has no right to comment on it." Replied Cornelia.
"Kururugi Suzaku and Ishmael Ahab are honorary Britannians and their talents make them worthy of being knights. Sister, even you must…"
"Viceroy!"
"Viceroy, even you must see that."
"Discrimination against numbers is Britannian national policy. I don't have any problems with this man, Ishmael, being your knight, but the fact that you decided to have them both being your knight, and one of them is an Eleven, you basically broke some of our laws!" Stated Cornelia sternly.
"Then its time I tried to change that!" Replied Euphi.
Cornelia's face hardened after that. "Do you understand, Sub- viceroy? For that, you must become Empress!"
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Elsewhere
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Inside the hovering huge temple like structure, known as Sword of Akasha, the Emperor Charles stood there as he stared at the yellow endless clouds.
He didn't need technology or communication to know what has transpired during his time in here. He knew that Shcneizel failed his invasion. But that didn't mean that the invasion was in vain. He was able to find some interesting stuffs about them. It was not about their strange weapons or that giant machine, but some kind of unnatural source, so unnatural and foreign.
Suddenly, a man wearing a dark rob that resembles a dark cult approached him and whispered him.
"That's all of them?" Questioned Charles.
"Yes, your majesty. Those were all we could muster" said the man.
"And what about my army?"
The man whispered again to Charles.
"Very well, tell them to proceed to the next phase"
"Yes, your majesty" The man finished as he left.
"Let this event be…. their end" Muttered Charles as he sinisterly smirked.
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Mother Base
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In Mother Base, things went back to normal like before, and with many activities. Soldiers were sent across the world to fulfill all the demands.
The leaders of The Lions of Khalahari: Lioness and Liz, along with Alpha team, Ocelot and several members of the lions, were sent to Africa to investigate the testing weapons and Knightmares.
20 MSF members, all S ranked soldiers, were sent to the Europia United to join a resistance force to reclaim Paris, there was a possibility that it may take some months, so they would be away for a while. They will also go there to create secretly an FOB in Europia United.
Gregory, Eliza, along with their respective soldiers, was sent to Area 18, formerly Middle Eastern Federation, somewhere of Israel.
Adalhelm, Viktor, along with their respective soldiers, went to Ukraine to defend a base from the Euro Britannians.
The Eco team and Bravo team went undercover to Australia to search for the contact who knows a place for their FOB.
As for the rest of the MSF members, there weren't much to do. Some were sent to other places, while some stayed in Mother Base.
"Man, this is such drag" Miller complained inside the command tower while doing all the paperwork. Amanda, Chico and Cecile entered with papers on their hands.
"Well, It can't be done. You are our second in command after all." Amanda said with a smirk as she brought more papers for him.
"Damn it, times like this I wish I were back in Japan. They are having fun in there!" Said Miller exasperated, referring to Big Boss, Huey, Strangelove and some of the MSF members who are in Japan.
"Aw come on, Mr. Miller. You are usually a workaholic, why with that mood?" Asked Cecile.
"I do like to work in Mother Base, but this time it's different! Did you forget the fact that we are in an alternate world?"
"Well, yeah. At least you got to explore Japan, while the rest of us stayed here" pouted Cecile.
Miller sighed as he continued the paper work.
"The truth is, there is one thing I want to do if I were to stay here" said suddenly Miller.
"Ooooh! What would that be sir?!" Asked Chico with enthusiasm.
Miller sighed as he smiled.
"Well…. I always wanted to make hamburgers"
"…"
"…"
"…"
"Say what now?" Asked Chico dumfounded. The women were also dumbfounded that Miller wants to make hamburgers.
"Well,it's kinda like a long story…."
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With Big Boss, in the secret base of MSF in Japan
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After the meeting, Big Boss decided to go back to the base to replenish his equipments and for any other recent news. Now, he was inside the command room waiting for one of his soldiers to deliver him the news.
"Any news" Big Boss asked to the soldier.
"We got a message from the Fire Dragons, the leader of that faction said that…."
"Weeellll hellooooooo there" Spoke a feminine voice with a singing tone.
Big Boss and his soldiers turned to the direction of the voice. At the entrance of the room stood Yang Xiao Lang and her sister Lightning.
Yang and Lightning walked forward and stood in front of Big Boss.
"It's finally a pleasure to meet you in person, Big Boss" Said Yang with enthusiasm.
"So do I" Big Boss offered his hand for a handshake.
Yang gladly shook his hand.
"Wow, nice grip" Commented Yang.
Big Boss smirked "You too. First time I see a young girl such as you to have a strong hand"
Yang chuckled at that.
Big Boss then turned his head to Lightning and offered a handshake. At first she didn't, but after 2 seconds, she reluctantly accepted his handshake.
Big Boss nodded at her, and she nodded back.
"It's nice to meet you, Big Boss" Said Lightning almost coldly.
"Come on Lightning! Cheer up!" Said Yang as she put her right hand on her shoulder.
"Uh, fine" Said Lightning.
"Oh by the way, I brought this for you" Spoke Yang as she put her hand on her pant's pocket and took out the purple spherical crystal.
Big Boss raised an eyebrow curiously.
"May I ask what this thing is?"
"This is a purple spherical crystal called "Zise Lanhua" " Said Yang.
" Zise Lanhua...Purple orchid ,huh?" Said Big Boss, remembering his Chinese lessons.
"Yeah!" Said Yang happily.
"It may not be a flower, but you know what it means? It means wealth and good fortune" Explained Yang.
"Well, thank you very much" Said Big Boss feeling a little bit awkward since he doesn't really spend much time with relationships, only that one time with EVA. Big Boss then stored the crystal inside his equipments
"Welcome to Outer Heaven, Yang Xiao Lang and Lightning " Big Boss welcomed, making Yang grin and Lightning smile a little.
"Normally we would send our new recruits to Mother Base, but right now our transports are busy with other matters, so you will all have to stay here for a while" Informed Big Boss.
"It's alright, we can stick with you for a while if you need anything" Offered Yang.
"Well, there is one thing you can do. I'll brief you all later"
"You got it, Big Boss!" Said Yang as she raised her hand and mad a thumb up. With that the two left the room. Big Boss and the rest stared at where the two exited.
"Well, these 2 are certainly interesting" Commented the MSF soldier who was giving him the news.
"What about the other new?" Resumed Big Boss.
"It's a new recruit. He said that he wants to join, but not before having challenged you" Said the MSF soldier.
"So just like before, huh?" Said Big Boss remembering all those times that he has to fight with new recruits in order for them to join.
"But Boss, this one is a special case. He claims to be the last member of one the most powerful Britannian nobles, the Nightwolf family. He even created his own Knightmare by using his family's fortune and his friend who is a genius and prodigy"
This caught Big Boss attention and found it interesting to meet this man.
"Where is he now?" Asked Big Boss.
"He is currently in the waiting room"
"Tell him to meet me in the training room" Said Big Boss as he went to the training room.
Minutes later, Big Boss waited inside the room with 2 soldiers accompanying him. Soon the door opened, revealing the aspect of the new recruit.
It's a young Britanian man in his 30s, with spiky black hair, a burnt scar on his left side, with a normal sized nose, battle hardened face and with brown eyes. He wears a blue t shirt with a black bullet proof vest, black pants with a pair of black sport shoes. On his belt, he has a holster with a gun on his right side.
"It's an honor to meet you, the legendary soldier, Big Boss" Spoke the young man.
"Before we begin, tell us about you, who you are" Said Big Boss.
"Of course. My name is Kane Nightwolf, I am the last family member of the Nightwolf family opposed the idealism of Darwinism implemented by the Emperor. And because of that, everyone in Britannia saw us as traitors. The Emperor sent the Knight of One to kill my family. I was able to survive because a friend of my family was able to send me away, to Rusia, before that happened. From there, I was trained by a man called Viktor Boyka, he taught me very kind of fighting style since I was a child. When I grew up, I decided to take revenge on Britannia, by using my family's fortune to create my equipments and Knightmare, with the help of a Philippines friend." Explained Kane.
Big Boss processed everything after hearing his story. It was a tragic one, but he turned that tragic moment of his life, into his strength, by using everything he had to become a warrior.
"You have done well during your life Kane. But why would you like to join us?" Questioned Big Boss.
"Because i have nowhere else to go. Once I get my vengeance, my life would be meaningless. I was hoping that joining this mercenary nation, would give me a purpose in life" Said Kane with a sincere tone.
Big Boss smiled a little as he took some steps forward.
"Then you have come to the right place, Kane" Said Big Boss.
"But first…" Big Boss went to his CQC pose.
"Show me your strength" Kane closed his eyes and smiled, knowing that Big Boss was aware that he wants to test the legendary soldier, before joining MSF.
Kane approached a little and did his battle stance.
Big Boss first threw his left fist to Kane, only to be blocked by using his right elbow. Kane was about punch Big Boss with the other hand, but Big Boss stopped it by using the palm of his hand. Big Boss pushed him forward, making Kane retract a little bit and then resume his stance. Kane then twirled once and then again to do a round house kick to the left side. Big Boss dodged by ducking and performed an uppercut with his right fist. Kane crossed his elbows to block the attack. He successfully did, but it caused his arms to hurt a little. He never expected that Big Boss would deliver quite a punch. Then Big Boss performed one of his attacks; the consecutive punches. Kane thought quickly when Big Boss started to deliver punches and kicks in a fast way. He first blocked with his left elbow, but the second punch he blocked with his other hand, then Big Boss delivered a kick with his right leg, which Kane again blocked the attack with his left leg. But then, Big Boss delivered another punch with his left fist and it hit his upper body.
"UGH!" Grunted Kane as he retracted a little.
The two men breathed after the fight.
"Not bad, your attacks and defenses are coordinated, and your strength are almost similar to mine." Big Boss praised.
"Thank you, Big Boss"
Big Boss offered his hand for a handshake, which he gladly accepted it.
"Welcome to Outer Heaven"
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In Ashford Academy
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Right after Suzaku was knighted as Euphemias knight, he was given a party to celebrate the event, made by the student council members.
"And now! To celebrate the knighting of Kururugi Suzaku, the member of the Ashford Academy student council dress-code committee! Let the congratulations party commence!" Proclaimed Rivalz as he served an orange juice for Suzaku.
"CHEERS!" Everyone cheered with their cups.
Suzaku felt extremely happy. He have never once received such praise such as this. Many students and friends approached him to congratulate him.
Meanwhile inside the student council room, Nina was sitting on a chair with her computer on, displaying a program about mixing chemical stuffs, while she was staring at a book…with pics of Euphemia.
" What… What should I do, Princess Euphemia?" Muttered Nina nervously as she sated at the picture.
"Oh, Nina!" Nina quickly turned around to see Huey and Vanessa entering through the door. As soon as she saw Vanessa, she slightly blushed and turned her gaze away.
Strangelove noticed her looking away, she smirked lightly as she slowly licked her lips.
"H-hi, Professor Huey! And Professor Marshall!" Greeted Nina.
"What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be in the party?" Asked Huey.
"Oh! I'll be there soon! After i…." She didn't finish as someone else interrupted her.
"Hello there!"
They turned their heads to see someone coming from the window. It was a certain scientist with glass and a lab coat.
"Hi there! May I help with something, sir?" Greeted Huey as he rolled his chair forward.
"Oh yeah! Have anyone seen Major Kururugi? They said he was here"
"Sure! He is right there, in the hall" Said Huey.
"Ooh! Thank you very much!" Lloyd lends his hand for a handshake.
Huey was able to shake his hand.
"Say, your wheelchair looks interesting. It has 3 small wheels on each legs" Said Lloyd with enthusiasm.
"Yeah! It's to allow me to pass through hard obstacles like stairs. I made them myself"
"OHO! Are you a scientist?!"
"Haha, yeah! I'm a teacher and scientist, along with my accomplice, Vanessa" Huey said as he turned his gaze to Strangelove. She replied by making a small smile and wave at Lloyd softly.
"Wow, this is wonderful! I'm also a scientist! I'm the developer of the Knightmare Frame Lancelot" Claimed Lloyd.
Huey and Strangelove were shocked internally when they heard him.
"He is the developer of the Knightmare Frame Lancelot?!" They both thought.
"Wow, that is one quite achievement" Awed Huey.
"It sure is! By the way, my name is Lloyd Asplund"
"Hm! Im Huey Emmerich, and Vanessa Marshall"
Then Lloyd saw the screen of the computer of Nina.
"Ah! Looks like you are working on some fun stuff here!" Exclaimed happily Lloyd as he walked closer.
Huey and Strangelove walked closer with curiosity as to what Lloyd was talking about.
"You understand it?" Asked Nina.
"Uranium, right? The one with the atomic mass of 235, I see" Said Lloyd as he stared at the screen.
"Yes, that's right! If you can get this uranium 235 to absorb active neutrons, it should cause it to split into two atomic nuclei and high-speed neutrons!" Nina started to explain it with excitement as Lloyd kept listening with a lot of interest.
As Nina continued explaining, Huey and Strangelove were also listening. The two were starting to get nervous. The theory that Nina explained sounded very, but very familiar. The two hoped that it was not what they thought it was, but considering that she was working with Uranium, and the fact that her last name is Einstein. She would most likely create…An atomic bomb, but more powerful and more terrifying than the ones used in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, hell, maybe even more powerful than Metal Gear Zeke.
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Hours later, close to the Shikine Island, with the Black Knights
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Inside the submarine of the Black Knights, Zero started to instruct his soldiers about his next plan.
"Euphemia will be going to that island to meet a nobleman arriving from the homeland. As her Knights, Kururugi Suzaku and Ishmael Ahab should be accompanying her. As this isn't a strategic point. The enemy's strength will also be limited. This is our chance! The objective of this mission will be… The capture of Kururugi Suzaku and the Lancelot. Win on the battlefield and we will capture him without any doubts"
After hearing this, Tohdoh and Kallen sighed in relief, knowing that Suzaku won't be killed.
"But Zero, what about the second knight? Wont he also participate?" Asked Tamaki.
"It would be improbable. The main function of a knight is to attack, defend and protect. In this case, she has two knights, one who will protect her and the other who will attack. The knight who will attack is Suzaku, since he has always been on the offensive." Explained Zero.
"Alright, then what happens after we capture him?"
"Just leave everything after that to me" Replied Zero.
With that they were dismissed. Strangely enough, they didn't see Big Boss and his soldiers inside the submarine and wondered where they could be.
Zero knew where they would be. Big Boss told him that he won't be able to assist the plan, but they would rendevouz with him. Zero acknowledged it and instructed him about his plan.
Once the submarine docked at the coast of the island. The Black Knights exited the submarine and unloaded the equipments.
While they were unloading, Big Boss appeared, along with his soldiers through a forest.
"Everyone, it's Big Boss!" Shouted Ohgi.
Zero and the Black Knights approached the MSF group.
"Right on schedule, Big Boss" Said Zero.
"Yeah, I wouldn't like to miss the action either way"
"Just out of curiosity, why weren't you guys on the submarine?" Asked Ohgi.
"I went to get some firepower" Answered Big Boss.
"What would that be? A powerful weapon that may change the tide of the battle?" Guessed Yoshida
"He is referring to ME!" Shouted a female voice from behind Big Boss.
Big Boss turned around, allowing the Black Knights to see who it was.
They saw a group of 40 people, in front of them were 2 beautiful young women, a blonde Chinese with a wide smile on her face and a pink haired woman with European features and with a gloomy face.
Some of the Black Knight members were staring at the busty blonde with blush.
Zero raised an eyebrow under his mask as he saw this group.
"Huh? Who are these two hot chicks?" Commented loudly Tamaki, which made Lightning glare at him.
Yang prepared herself as she put her right hand on her hair and waved it in a dramatic way.
"I'm Yang Xiao Lang, leader of the Fire Dragons, along with my sister, Lightning" Lightning simple folded her hands.
"I have offered my service to Big Boss and his nation. We are basically allies, so no worries if any of you, the Black Knights, think that I will stab you on the back." Said Yang as he pointed herself with the thumb.
"Hmn, its fine by us. We need all the help we can get" Said Zero. Yang moved her head to him and nodded with a smile.
"I can see that you have some cuties here" Said Yang as she inspects all the members of the Black Knights.
For the battle hardened ones, they weren't feeling embarrassed or weren't blushing, but the fresh ones or the idiots, they were blushing madly.
Yang walked forward and stood in front of Kallen. Kallen was surprised at first when she saw Yang stare at her.
"Hmmm….You" Said Yang with suspicion.
"Huh? Me?"
"Where have I seen you before?" Questioned Yang as she walked closer to Kallen.
"Sorry, but I don't think we met before" Said Kallen.
"No, we didn't" Yang said as she stood very close to her.
"And yet, I feel like I know you" Yang started to inspect her face. Then suddenly she softly grabbed her chin with her left hand . Which surprised everyone.
"H-hey! What are you…!" Kallen was about to protest, until Yang interrupted her.
"Hmm, not so bad. You've got a nice face" Commented Yang.
Kallen had enough of it as she moved her head violently, shaking off her hold.
"Ooh, and hot headed" Yang walked behind Kallen as she glared at her.
"Like me" Then she did the unexpected.
*SLAP*
A loud slap was heard. No one moved as they processed what just happened.
Kallen stood there paralyzed in shock and surprise, while Yang had a big grin on her face.
"What? Don't tell me you got "butthurt" "
With that, Yang delivered another slap….on Kallen's left butt.
"KYAAAA!" Yelped Kallen as she finally woke up from her shock.
"OH MY GOD!" Said in unison most of the Black Knights members.
"Oh Kami-sama! Thank you for delivering this gift! I can die happily!" Said Tamaki as he kneeled and prayed happily.
"Really?" Lelouch muttered as he shook his head. Thankfully he had his mask because he was slightly blushing.
The veteran soldiers, including Big Boss just shook their heads.
Lightning simply sighed in disapproval.
Yang continued smirked hilariously as she walked away from Kallen.
"You…YOU!" Kallen spoke with an angered caused Yang to turn around.
"Not enough?" Yang teased with a grin.
She walked forward angrily and was about to deliver a punch.
"You dirty bitch!" Just when she was about to do it, Big Boss stood between the two, halting the fight.
"Enough, you two!"
"Move, Big Boss! I'm going to kill her!" Kallen yelled, wanting to beat her way to Sunday.
"This is not the time for this! We've got a job to do here" Big Boss said sternly at Kallen.
"BUT…!" Kallen was about to counter, but Zero interrupted her.
"Kallen, you can deal with this later once we are done with our mission"
Kallen sighed in defeat as she dropped her intent.
"Move out!" Commanded Zero. Everyone continued with their works.
"Hey!" Kallen called out to Yang.
Yang merely turned around with a smug smile.
"This isn't over!" Yelled Kallen while glaring at her.
"Well, i'll be waiting …for you" Yang finished by blowing her a flying kiss.
Kallen's glare intensified as a tick mark appeared on her head.
"God!" Kallen walked away angrily as she went back to prepare her Guren.
Yang and her group joined Big Boss afterwards.
"Sup Boss." Yang greeted him as she walked by his side.
"Yang, what was all that about?" Asked Big Boss. Yang simply chuckled.
"Nah it's nothing serious. I was just curious about her."
"Next time refrain from doing that" Said Big Boss.
"Come on, I was just having a little bit of fun" replied Yang happily.
"It didn't look like it. She was ready to beat you up"
"She is welcome to come and fight me" Yang proclaimed it with a grin.
Big Boss simply sighed as he went to make the preparations.
…
1 hour later, with the Britannians, Shikine Island
…
Once the ship arrived to the island, Euphi, Suzaku, Alligator, Lloyd, Cecile and several staffs exited the ship to meet the security guard.
"Arrival time is right on schedule. We've prepare a waiting area for you at headquarters. What would you like to do?" Informed the guard.
"Am I correct that the ship will be stopping here?" Askd Euphi.
"Yes, that hasn't changed"
"Then let's wait here" Said Euphi with a smile.
"Very well, I'll just arrange for an escort for you…hm?" The guard stopped when his communicator had static.
*BOOOM!*
Suddenly, parts of the station started to blow up.
"Terrorists? But how did they get here?!" Said in shock the chief of security.
In the forest, Yang, Lightning and the flaming dragons were watching the explosion.
" . .HA!" Cackled Yang as she shouted with joy "Feel the wrath of the dragons!"
With the explosion, the Black Knights started their assault to the station.
"Squad 1, continue advancing! Zero squad, give support fire from squad 1's flank!" Commanded Tohdoh.
"Elevens!" Shouted a Britannian pilot inside a Sutherland as he charged the squad 1.
But it was destroyed by the Guren as it grabbed the Sutherland's head and used the beam.
"Damn it! Send all available Knightmares and soldiers!" Commanded the chief.
More Sutherlands appeared from the hangar of the station. They all charged through the field of combat and started to shoot at the squads.
*BAMBAMBAMBAMBAM!*
But they were halted by the MSF soldiers.
The Knightmares stopped when bullets started to hit them.
"Damn it! It's Militaire Sans Frontieres!"
"Keep firing!"
The Britannians started to exchange shootings with the MSF soldiers.
Then from the Zero squad position, SNAKE joined the fight.
It started to cover the Guren and Asahina as it used the patriot to take down the Knightmares.
From the top of a hill, Zero and 2 Knightmares stood there and watched the battle.
…
With Euphi
…
"Headquarters appears to be under attack by someone." Informed the guard.
Euphi was startled by this sudden attack.
"We'd better withdraw to the settlement. Can you arrange an escort for her?" Asked Cecile
"Going back there might be looks like they've got a wide range superficial jamming field in operation." Said the guard.
"Don't worry, Ishmael and I will protect Princess Euphemia." Spoke Suzaku.
"No, please go and help them defend headquarters." Replied Euphi.
"Sub-viceroy, this man is an honorary Britannian. The probability is high that the enemies are the Black Knights. What if he turns the Lacncelot against us?" Said the guard to distrust.
"Um, pardon. You do realize you are critizing a member of royalty, right?" Remarked Lloyd.
"Oh,no. I didn't mean to!" Said in shock the guard.
"Suzaku Kururugi, Ishmael Ahab, demonstrate your strength for us here. If you both do, they will stop with the rumors." Said Euphi with a serious tone.
"Right!" Alligator went to his side and patted his shoulder.
"Alright, lets go!" Proclaimed Alligator. But then he noticed that Suzaku was frowning.
"Suzaku, whats wrong?" Asked Euphi.
Suzaku adjusted his eyes. First at Euphi, and then at Alligator.
"Ishmael. I want to ask you a favor….. Stay here and protect Euphi" Said Suzaku with a serious tone.
"What?" Said in surprise Alligator.
"But why Suzaku? You two are unstoppable together!" Protested Euphi.
"I know, but your safety also come first Euphi. I can be at ease knowing that there is someone protecting you while I do my job" Said Suzaku with a determined face.
"And besides, those rumors are more focused on me. If I can end this battle, the main rumors about myself will stop."
Euphi and Alligator stared at Suzaku and understood what he meant.
"Very well. I'll stay here and protect Euphi" Said Alligator.
"Thank you, Ishmael" Said Suzaku wih a smile.
…
Back with the Black Knights
…
In the battlefield, the Guren and SNAKE continued the fight against the Knightmares in an attempt to gain the attention of someone important.
"I'll finish him off!" Said Tamaki victoriously as he was about to charge at one of the downed Knightmares.
But his Knightmare malfunctioned as it turns out that it was incapacitated by the Lancelot.
The Guren and SNAKE stopped their tracks and focused on the Lancelot.
"It's Big Boss!" Said Suzaku as he prepared himself. Suddenly he noticed from his screen that on top of a hill, stood the Knightmare of Zero.
"Zero" muttered Suzaku. He wanted to settle scores with Big Boss, but since the attack was perpetrated by the Black Knights, and Zero was a public enemy, he saw an opportunity to dismiss those rumors.
Unbeknowest to him, The Black Knights and MSF started the next part of the plan and withdrew.
While the Brittanians and Black Knights, along with MSF, were fighting, some of the MSF members were intercepting the audio, in order to gain any info. But this time, the security hack was high so it would take a while.
Suzaku chased Zero until they reached a sandy crater like area.
"He is jumping into a sandy area without being equipped for it? Or is he trying to surround the Lancelot, using himself as bait?" Thought Suzaku. Then he maneuvered the control making Lancelot jump, use the slash harkens to damage Zero's Knightmare and then land in front of him.
"Zero! Now…" first said Suzaku.
"…you are…" then Lelouch.
"Trapped!" finished Rakshata as she pressed a button.
Suddenly, a series of devices placed on the angle of the crater started to activate, releasing a green pulse like energy.
The Lancelot system was suddenly shut down, as well as Zero's knightmare.
"What the?!" Said Suzaku in surprise. "I cant move!"
"I want to speak to you, Kururugi Suzaku!" Spoke Zero cathing his attention.
"Will you please come out? Everything aside from your primary power systems should still work. You will be treated according to international law as a prisoner. If you don't want to talk, would you prefer to be gunned down from four directions?" Explained Zero.
Suzaku gritted his teeth in anger as he saw the Black Knights surrounding him, the Guren behind Zero, SNAKE standing next to the Guren with the Patriot and the MSF soldiers holding their guns and aimed at him.
Meanwhile in the Britannian station, Euphi was feeling worried at the outcome
"I don't care! Please tell Suzaku to exit the unit! Besides that, why isn't the Lancelot working?!" She said in a worried tone.
"The Sakuradite used to power the Knightmare… Something's interfering with it!" Said Cecile with concern.
"A Gefjun Disturber" Started Lloyd. With that, Cecile was surprised "You mean!"
"But it's also partially being used as a jammer. I thought it was just theoretical. That was careless of me…It really is you, isn't it? Rakshata…." Said Lloyd in disbelief.
Back to the sandy area. Suzaku exited the Lancelot and greeted Zero who is holding a gun.
"Kururugi Suzaku. I'll go straight to the point, I want you to join me" Zero began.
"Is that a threat? Even so, I refuse!" Countered Suzaku as the 2 began to talk.
While Suzaku and zero were discussing, Big Boss received a message from Yang.
"What is it, Yang? Im currently busy here" said Big Boss.
"Yo! Sorry for interrupting, but it's very important. I've received a message from you soldiers. They said that the signal was strangely low, so they couldn't deliver it to you" Informed Yang.
"Alright, patch it through"
Yang then delivered the message to SNAKE. Once it reached to him, he started to read the decoded message.
Big Boss eyes slightly widened in shock. The message was an intercepted communication, and from what he has read, they ordered Suzaku to keep Zero occupied, so that the repaired Avalon could arrive and kill everyone in that area with the Haldron cannon.
"Damn it!" Big Boss exclaimed as he exited SNAKE.
"…You call that peace?!" Zero finished his sentence. Suddenly Suzaku received a message from his superiors.
"May i?"
"As you wish" Allowed Zero.
"This is Fayer, commander of the Britannian base here on Shikine Island. We are launching surface to surface missiles against the terrorists! You are ordered to keep Zero there!"
Zero eyes widened in shock as he heard about what is was going to happen.
"He's ordering his subordinate to die?!"
"Huh?" Kallen noted SNAKE suddenly shutting off and Big Boss exiting.
"Big Boss, what is it?" Asked Kallen.
"There is no time to explain! You all must get out here!" Said Big Boss as he ran as fast as he could to where Zero and Suzaku are.
"What? What are you talking about?!" Asked Kallen, startled at what just happened.
Suddenly, they saw Suzaku grab Zero's gun, turn his arm behind Zero's, take away his gun and then held him hostage.
"HUH?!" Kallens eyes widened in shock at this sudden move
"Kururugi! What are you doing?!"
"Why that?!" Said Kallen now with anger.
"Don't move! Youll be affected by the field too!"Warned Tohdoh.
"But!" Kallen wanted to protest.
"I can't approve of your methods! All I can do right now is this!" Replied Suzaku as he slowly backed away with Zero.
"Stop right there, Kururugi Suzaku!" Suzaku turned his head slightly to the left to see Big Boss, with his assault rifle on hand and aimed at him.
"Big Boss! You finally showed your face again!" Exclaimed Suzaku.
"Release Zero, now!" Demanded Big Boss.
"As if I would allow that!" countered Suzaku.
While this was happening, back in the Britannian station. All the staff members heard of what it was about to happen. As such, Euphi quickly exited the building with Alligator, Lloyd and Cecile behind her. They came across with 3 security guards.
"Sub-viceroy! You are not allowed to exit this building!" One of the guards stopped her.
"Wait!" Shouted Euphi.
"You are going to wreck the Lancelot?!" Said Lloyd incredulously.
"Kururugi is holding them there. This is our chance to kill Zero and Big Boss!" informed one of the guards.
"What?! Who came up with that plan?! Kururugi Suzaku is my personal knight!" Protested Euphi
"What are you talking about, you already have one" Spoke the same guard, referring to Alligator.
"That is no excuse for what you guys are about to do!" Spoke Alligator with anger.
"It was a para-level one command. It can be countermanded by only the viceroy herself or by the agreement of at least three generals!" Explained the guard.
"Then who issued the order?! Get me a line to them at once!" Demanded Euphi.
"It was a para-level one command. Sub-viceroy Euphemia" repeated the guard.
"We don't have time for this!" Alligator exclaimed as he walked to the knightmare that was behind the guards.
"Hey! What do you think you are doing! "Shouted one of the guards as he grabbed his shoulder. But Alligator grabbed the guards arm and threw him to the ground.
"You son of a…!" One of the guards was about to punch him. Alligator then caught his punch and then sucker punched his face with the other hand. And to finish, he dashed to the other guard and delivered a kick to the guts of the guard.
The presents were startled at Ishmael action.
Alligator hopped on the knightmare and called Euphemia.
"Euphemia, quickly! We may have a chance to save Suzaku if we go together!"Said Alligator.
"Yes! If I go with you, I will be put in danger. Which means that they would have to cancel the attack!" Said Euphi as she quickly entered the Knightmare with Alligator.
"Thank you, Ishmael! I really appreciate what you are doing for Suzaku!" Said Euphi with a smile.
Alligator merely chuckled and said "Don't mention it. I just followed what I thought it was right"
Back to Big Boss, the situation hasn't eased at the minimum.
"Are you really going to do this? Sacrifice yourself just so Britannia can kill everyone here present?!"
"And what about that?! I'm doing this for justice!"
"Are you serious? Justice? Are you forgetting that there is someone waiting for you?"
"What?!"
"Princess Euphemia is waiting for you to return. Are you sure you want to die just because a commander told you to do?" Questioned Big Boss.
Suzaku was surprised at the mention of Euphi, but he dismissed that thought.
"I'm doing this to protect her! And she is not alone; she has another knight with her!"
"But that doesn't mean that you can throw away your life like that! A soldier does not follow unreasonable orders, we are not machines!"
"incoming missiles, confirmed!" informed one of the Black Knights.
Then Kallen, not able to resist, made the Guren go down the crater.
"Zero! I'll save you!" But at halfway, the Guren was deactivated due to the field. "Damn it!"
Suzaku gritted his teeth in frustration. As much as he hates to admit, Big Boss was right about soldiers not to follow irrational orders from superiors.
"Major Kururugi! You won't be dying in vain!" The voice of the commander caught his attention.
"We will be able to bury Zero, the traitor of our homeland, and Big Boss, founder of Militaire Sans Frontieres, our biggest threat, once and for all! They will be talking about your bravery for generations to come!"
"Shut up!" Shouted Zero angrily at the commander.
"All Knightmares, set up a barrage against those incoming missiles! Empty your guns if you have to!" Commanded Tohdoh.
Just then, the missiles were visible. Allowing the Knightmares and MSF soldiers to shoot at the missiles.
"Suzaku! Let Zero go!" Kallen called him as she exited the Guren, but he didnt seems to hear her.
"It's me! Kallen Standtfeld from the student council! Look at me!" Kallen ran straight to them.
"Suzaku! Cant you even follow your own heart?!" Spoke Zero gaining his attention. "How do you feel about this?!"
"You two are wrong! Im doing this by my own rules!" Replied Suzaku.
"And that includes making your friends and dear ones suffer? Because you wanted to die with us?!" Big Boss reprimanded Suzaku, in an attempt to reason with him.
Suddenly a large shadow covered the whole sandy area, prompting Suzaku, Zero, Big Boss, Kallen, and Alligator and Euphi who just arrived the area.
"Damn it, it's the Avalon!" Exclaimed Big Boss as he saw the giant ship back to its feet after the invasion.
"Commence!" Ordered Schneizel as the hangar of the ship started to open.
Everyone was able to see 2 red lights starting to shine.
"What is that?" Said Tohdoh in shock.
"Damn it! You stubborn fool!" Zero roared as he elbowed Suzaku on the ribs, prompting him to release the grip. Suzaku stumbled a little and then saw Zero who quickly turned around and opened his visor to use his geass.
Just then, the 2 beams fired at the whole area. Causing uneasiness as to whether it killed them all, or it failed.
End of stage 13
Hope you all enjoyed it!
I will soon have a side story right after this chapter. It was originally going to be with this chapter, but it was taking too long to finish. so I decided to separate it, so you all can enjoy the main story.
Fun fact: The dialogue part between Kallen and Yang, the thing about that is that both have the same voice actress in the Japanese dub.
The OC introduced here, Kane Nightwolf, originally Kane Nightroad, is an OC created by Nightroad816, who decided to donate him to me. His biography is also written by the same author who created the character. So the credits for the references, design, and Knightmare introduced in the story of the character goes to him, except for the name "Nightwolf" since I always end up saying Nightwolf because of Mortal Kombat. Nonetheless, I would like to thank you for the character!