Metal Gear Solid Code Zero

by Ralf Xing

After Zero's debut, The Holy Britannian Empire thought they could handle him, but they were wrong. Britannia is about to face a new threat; a mercenary nation known as Outer Heaven. Continued! formerly one-shot (Cover made by myself)

26. Chapter 19 (Alternate Timeline

Hi everyone! Hope you are all doing well!

One more chapter left to finish this fic!

I noticed on the reviews that many people weren't happy about what Lelouch did in the previous chapter since it is VERY foolish of him doing those actions and not trusting Big Boss.

I have no complains there, since I already expected this to happen. This is all to set up for the tone for the next part.

My reasons for having Lelouch doing this is because the idea of him killing Cornelia and just to learn in literally a few seconds later that she was innocent, would most likely take a heavy toll on him psychologically. Maybe not as much as him Geassing Euphemia and killing her like in the canon, but the effect is there.

Also, about the OC characters that are references to anime or videogame characters:

I want to state that the OC crossover characters have NOTHING to do with actual characters from other media. They are just references. The only reason that these are created is a way for me to break my writer block and continue the story, otherwise I'll get stuck.

I also want to mention that some of the fight scenes won't be depicted fully (primarily the ones shown in Mother Base) in this chapter. As I mentioned before, I'm not yet fully good with action scenes.

Special thanks to Nightroad for helping me with the chapter's fight scene.

So, with that out of the way, let's go with the chapter!

"I won't scatter your sorrow to the heartless sea. I will always be with you" -Venom Snake, Metal Gear Solid V, The Phantom Pain

Stage 19

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4:00 pm, Mother Base ( 2 hours before the Black Rebellion)

…

Currently, Mother Base is facing an internal crisis from the infiltrated fake members of Peace Mark.

In the command center, Miller and the other staff members

First, the AI weapons have gone berserk due to the virus implanted on them and were now causing havocs in the 3 hangars of Mother Base. The MSF soldiers that are closer to the hangars were able to receive the messages from Gregory and Eliza about the situation. So, they joined the fight with their comrades to subdue the AI's.

Second, the Geass users were still spread around Mother Base. Some of them were eliminated, leaving most of them either in the Hangars or in the R&D, but thanks to their own Geass powers, they could be hiding or waiting to ambush.

And third, the massacre that is happening in the Mess Hall caused by the Geass users.

…

Hangar #1 (left side)

…

"Hurry boys! Take those Chrysalis down!"

On the hangar field, a group composed of 50 MSF soldiers were fighting against the 5 flying Chrysalis.

"Shit! I'm out of ammo!"

"Use the X-FIM92A!"

"I'm on it!"

They all started fighting against the Chrysalises. Many were using assault rifles while others used rocket launchers, specifically the XFIM92A since it is efficient against the preventing dodges of the Chrysalises. In addition to their training against the AI pods and Metal gear Zeke, they were well prepared for it.

One of the Chrysalises flew up and started to charge its rail gun.

"It's charging the rail gun! Look out!" warned MSF soldier #11

*BAM!*

The Rail Gun fired at the designated target.

The MSF soldiers managed to get out of the way, but the impact managed to hurt one of the soldiers.

"AAUGH!"

"Man down! Man down!"

One of them rushed to the injured soldier and dragged him to safety.

"Boys! Done with the XFIM92A? We need it now!" Shouted an MSF commander.

"Ready!" Shouted 5 MSF soldiers with the XFIM92A on hand.

"Good, get to your positions!" Ordered the MSF commander.

The 5 MSF soldiers spread out and aimed at their respective Chrysalises while the other soldiers were fighting them while serving as distractions for the Chrysalises.

Once the XFIM92A got their targets, they fired.

*BOOM!*

"AJHGS$ !" 2 of the Chrysalises cried out in pain as the missiles hit them. Then something unexpected happened, the other 3 missiles that were supposed to hit the other 3 Chrysalises, just hit the helices of the previous 2 Chrysalises, causing them to malfunction and fall down to the ground.

"What the hell?" Asked the MSF soldier #12

Many of them were confused, it was either an accident or…

"AASHJFSAGSF!$ #%!" The Chrysalises shouted in gibberish as they proceeded to do a circular formation and started to rotate around the closest MSF soldiers.

"What are they doing?" Asked the MSF soldier #20 far away from the group in concern at this strange pattern.

The MSF commander then noticed that the Chrysalises were readying their missile launchers.

"Oh no. Shoot them down before it's too late!" Yelled the MSF commander.

The MSF soldiers with the XFIM reloaded and quickly aimed at the Chrysalises.

But Chrysalises fired their missiles at the surrounded MSF soldiers.

*BOOM!*

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!"

"No!" Shouted one of the MSF soldiers as he saw his comrades getting killed inside.

The MSF soldiers with XFIM fired at the Chrysalises.
*BOOM!*

"A %$#!" The Chrysalises fell to the ground from the impact.

The soldiers finally neutralized them, but they were late to save their perished friends.

"Damn it!" One of the MSF soldiers dropped to the ground and punched the floor in anger.

"If only we were faster…. They could have survived" Added another MSF soldier who was looking at the ground.

"Boys, snap out of it!" Shouted the MSF commander, catching the attention of all the remaining MSF soldiers.

"We can grieve their deaths later, right now the AI's are still rampaging around! So, get your asses up!" Said the MSF commander.

The MSF soldiers steeled themselves. He was right, they need to neutralize the other AI before they cause any more damage.

"Yes, sir!"

…

Mess Hall

…

Inside the kitchen, the small group were trying to get out of there before the crazed MSF soldiers gets in and kills them.

Akio and David were holding the door. Yang was putting big objects such as tables or sits she could find and barricade the door. Lightning and Cecile helped Mosquito to find the secret exit.

"Commander Miller, come in!" Lightning called through her comm, but there was only static.

"Damn it. Something is jamming our communications" She cursed.

"This is really troubling. Looks like our only way to warn Miller is to get to the Command Center" Said Mosquito.

"B-But what happened?

"It's here!" Announced Mosquito when he found the exit. It was a ventilation duct but it was big enough for a tall person to get in.

"What? This is the one?" Asked Lightning incredulously. She was expecting something more secret than this.

"Yeah, I know it's no secret door, but- "

"Sorry for interrupting, but quick! I don't think the door can hold much longer!" Urged Yang as she finished barricading the door.

Akio, David, and Yang backed away from the door as it kept banging.

"Very well, I'll go first!" Mosquito then crawled through the ventilation duct.

Yang, Lightning, Cecile, Akio and David followed him from behind in that order.

They moved inside for several minutes.

"Jeez, never thought that going through a vent would be so crumped" Grunted Yang.

"Yeah, I can barely move my arms" Added David.

"Don't worry, we are almost there" Spoke Mosquito.

"You sure?" Asked Yang.

"Yes, this ventilation goes to the outside of the Mess hall. Luckily it's a short one." Mosquito then stopped as he reached to the end of the ventilation, which has a bar.

Mosquito then reached to his pocket and took out what looks like a multi-tool type of knife, but instead of knives, they were small version of workshops tools. He then used the screwdriver side of the multi-tool and started to turn the screws

"Wow, didn't know you'd have a multi-tool" Said Yang in surprise.

"I have it on me in case of emergency, I have to thank Yoshiyuki for sharing this" Replied Alligator while finishing turning the screws.

Then with a punch, the bar fell down and they both got out.

"Thank god, we are out" Said Lightning with relief.

"Wish that was it, but unfortunately, we still have a problem to solve" Said Alligator as he looked at the mess hall.

Suddenly they heard footsteps.

They turned to the left side to see a group of 10 MSF soldiers approaching.

"Stop!" Shouted Mosquito, not sure if those MSF soldiers were sane. The rest prepared themselves in case they were berserk like the ones inside.

"Wait, sir! We are sane!" Said one of the soldiers.

"Prove it!" Demanded Lightning.

"Commander Miller told us about what happened and sent us to investigate! One of our radios are working, we call him!" Replied one of the MSF soldiers as he took out his radio and called Miller.

Mosquito and the rest were still skeptical.

"Commander Miller? Do you read me?" Spoke the soldier.

"Loud and clear! Did something happen?"

"Yes, sir. We've just encountered with Mosquito and his group"

"He is alive? Patch me through!" Said Miller in surprise. In the security camera he and the others were able to see Mosquito, Yang, Lightning and other soldiers inside when the massacre happened.

The MSF soldier offered to Mosquito the comm. Although he was a bit hesitant, he took the comm and spoke.

"Yes, commander Miller?"

"Mosquito? Thank god! I was afraid that something happened to you!" Said Miller in relief.

"I managed to escape, along with Lightning, Yang, David, Akio and Cecile. But the situation inside the mess hall is horrible"

"I know. We managed to see a footage of what happened almost 15 minutes ago when one of our own called us"

"I see. So, someone managed to warn you" Said Alligator sadly, he was unaware that one of the soldiers inside was able to contact Miller, and it seems that he most likely died inside. He felt some regret on not being observant enough if there were more sane soldiers inside.

"Mosquito, do you know anything on what happened inside?" Asked Miller.

"I'm not sure what happened exactly, commander. Everything was normal until 5 Peace Mark members entered the hall and then all of a sudden, people started to kill each other"

"Dear god…" Muttered Miller in shock.

"Commander, what do you suggest? Should we form a perimeter around the mess hall?" Asked Mosquito.

"Yes. We must lock all the exits of the Mess Hall before any of them gets-"

*BANG!* *BANG!* *BANG!* *BANG!*

Everyone quickly looked to the source of the noise and it came from the inside of the building.

"Oh no" Said Mosquito.

With that, they quickly sprinted to the entrance of the Mess Hall. They saw that the door was being hit multiple times, indicating that the MSF soldiers were trying to get out.

"Everyone, here take these!" Mosquito turned around to see that the MSF soldiers took out their handguns and handed those to Mosquito and the rest.

"Thanks! At least I'll have something to defend myself" Thanked Yang as she positioned herself and aimed at the entrance.

"This will work" Commented Lightning.

David and Akio checked the handguns first before they aimed at the entrance.

Cecile was hesitant to grab a gun, since she is just a civilian.

While this was happening, Mosquito quickly called to Miller again.

"Commander Miller, we've got a problem! They are trying to get out of the Mess Hall!" Informed Mosquito.

"Damn it! I thought we would have more time!" Cursed Miller. He tried to find a solution to contain the crazed MSF soldiers, but time was running short.

Miller groaned in frustration. There was only one option left.

"Mosquito… I see no other choice. I hate so say this but… Our only option left is to neutralize them."

"What?!" Said Mosquito in shock. The rest were surprised and concerned at Mosquito.

"Commander, you can't be serious! There has to be another way!" Said Mosquito incredulously at what Miller said.

*BANG! *BANG!* *BANG!*

"Trust me. I don't like it either, but we are running out of time! If those soldiers get out, it will be a chaos around Mother Base! The AI weapons are running rampage and the fake Peace Mark members are attacking anyone they encounter!" Informed Miller.

Mosquito lowered his head. He understands what Miller is saying, but the thought of raising his gun at his comrades and friends is horrible.

"Understood, commander Miller." Said Mosquito begrudgingly. He turned off the comm and turned to the group.

"What is it?" Asked Lightning in concern

"We… neutralize them" Said Mosquito hesitantly.

"W-What? You mean…Kill them?!" Asked Yang in shock.

"If they don't leave us any other choice. If we manage to just incapacitate them, then there won't be any killing." Said Mosquito.

Yang was saddened at what he said, but she refocused on the entrance and having in mind to just knock them out.

"Cecile!" Mosquito called her.

"Y-Yes?" Asked Cecile.

"You don't have to stay here with us. I'll have one of our soldiers to escort you back to the Commander Center.

"Y-Yes. Thank you!" Said Cecile, admitting that she is no fighter or soldier.

"Have 2 of our own to take her to the command center!" Commanded Mosquito.

"Understood! You two! Go with her!" the leader of the MSF reinforcement group ordered.

"Yes, sir!"

With that, Cecile went with the 2 MSF soldiers, while Mosquito and the rest stayed behind.

*BANG!* *BANG!* *BANG!*

The main door of the entrance started to fall down with each pounding.

They prepared themselves for the waves of controlled soldiers.

*THUD!*

The main door fell. As soon as it hit the ground, MSF soldiers ran out from there and charged at them.

"FIRE!"

…

R&D main lab

…

Clara and the remaining Geass users sighed in relief after they successfully deactivated the projector wormhole.

"Dear god! I thought we were going to die or something!" Said one of the Geass users.

Clara turned to the rest and spoke.

"Now, it's time for the next part of our plan. Sabotage as much as we can and get out of here"

With that, they exited the vault and saw the state of the battle.

The most of the MSF soldiers were injured and exhausted, while only Adalhelm and 4 MSF soldiers were standing against the mind controlled Zangief.

"Come on, Zangief. Snap out of it!" Shouted Adalhelm, hoping that he'd be able to reach him.

Zangief didn't reply and he just continued to glare at them.

Clara chuckled softly as she walked next to Zangief.

"It is useless. He is completely under my control" Spoke Clara. She then caressed Zangief's arm.

"This big boy will do whatever I say, regardless of how he feels or think"

"Get your filthy hands off of him, bitch!" Snarled Adalhelm

"Now, Zangief, please do me a favor a dispose of them"

Zangief took a step forward, but suddenly he stopped.

"I…" Zangief blinked slowly.

Adalhelm and the rest of the MSF soldiers looked in confusion.

"Well, what are you waiting for? Do what I said" Said Clara a little impatient.

Zangief was stammering, as if trying to control himself.

Adalhelm looked in surprise, maybe there is a chance for Zangief to break out her control.

"Come on, Zangief! You can do it!" Shouted Adalhelm.

"Zangief, dear. DO what you are told, if you can, I'll make sure to reward you" Whispered Clara softly close to his ears.

Zangief then stopped moving and his gaze lowered.

"You…mean it?" Asked Zangief.

"No…" Said Adalhelm in disbelief.

"Yes, Zangief, I'll give you anything you want" Replied Clara with a smile.

"Anything?" Asked Zangief softly.

"Yes, absolutely"

4 seconds of tense silence passed after that.

"I want one thing" spoke Zangief.

"Yes?" Clara leaned closer to Zangief.

Suddenly, Clara's throat was grabbed by Zangief's left arm.

"I want you to… GO TO HELL!" Zangief roared.

With a swift of his arm, he threw Clara with all his strength to the Geass users, causing them all to fall to the ground due to the impact.

*SNAP!*

One of the Geass users tried to stand up.

"What the hell happened?! How did this brute break Clara's Geass?!" Asked one of the Geass users incredulously.

"Guys! Clara… she's dead! Her neck was snapped!" Shouted another one in horror.

"Wha-!"

*TRATATATATATATATATA!*

Without warning, all the Geass users were gunned down by the Adalhelm and MSF soldiers.

Adalhelm sighed tiredly.

"Serves you right" Spat Adalhelm. He then quickly went to the injured Russian.

"Zangief, you ok?" Asked Adalhelm in concern.

"Yes, comrade" Grunted Zangief with a tired tone. Then he leaned on the wall and sat down.

"Ugh, it took a heavy toll out of me though"

"No kidding. I thought that we would have to fight you. How did you manage to break out of her mind control?" Asked Adalhelm, still surprised that Zangief was able to break from it.

Zangief let out a humorous laugh.

"Comrade, if you have a big sheer force of will, you can do the impossible"

"Amazing" Said Adalhelm in awe. He never expected Zangief to have a great mental health to overcome that.

"Although we are victorious, I'm concerned on who these guys are" Said Zangief as he stared at the corpses of the Geass users.

"Yeah, they have like some kind of supernatural powers. Something I have never seen in my entire life" Said Adalhelm with a worried tone.

"We should contact Miller and tell him what has happened!" Urged Zangief as he stood up.

"You sure you can stand up?" Asked Adalhelm.

"Yes, comrade. I can do it" Nodded Zangief.

"Very well then" Adalhelm then turned his sight to the MSF soldiers. He then realized something missing.

"Wait! The children!" Adalhelm remembered. He then spotted the scientist Yoshiyuki stirring up.

"Doctor!" Adalhelm approached him.

"Are you alright?"

"Uh, I think so" Muttered Yoshiyuki as he tried to stand up.

"Doctor, do you know where the fulton wormhole sends?!" Adalhelm asked in a hurry.

"I-I'm not sure. We managed to open a wormhole and trace the exact location where we want it to appear. But without the exact coordinates, it would be hard to know where it leads" Explained Yoshiyuki.

"Why? Did something happen?" He asked Adalhelm.

"Yes. The intruders had on their hands the Fulton projector, the one that we have been working on for weeks. The children: Chico, Dafne and Akira tried to stop them, but one of those bastards used it on them and they were both sucked into the wormhole" Explained Adalhelm.

"Oh no" Yoshiyuki looked in worry.

"Then that means, they could be anywhere" Said Zangief with a guilty tone, he thought that if he had broken the mind control earlier, they may had been saved.

"We have to get to Commander Miller! We need to find the missing children!" Shouted Adalhelm. He then spoke to the MSF soldiers.

"Men! I'll need half of you to stay here and guard the R&D. Don't let any of those intruders set a foot in here again, if they do. Give them a hell of a welcome!"

"We'll do it!" Volunteered several MSF soldiers.

"Good, the rest follow me! We are going to the command center" Proclaimed Adalhelm as he reloaded his handgun.

…

Main Hangar

…

The battle in the hangar section was starting to regain control, thanks to the continuous effort of the MSF soldiers.

Outside of the hangar, the other AI weapons were being subdued by the veteran MSF soldiers who had simulation battles with ZEKE and the AI weapons.

Meanwhile, inside the hangar. Gregory, Cornelio and the MSF soldiers were subduing the Geass users. The Geass users were very tough to take down, it resulted with several MSF soldiers having psychological damages and forcing their compatriots to tranquilize them with their Mk22.

Most of the Geass users were killed. When they tried to, and succeeded, on capturing some for questioning, they suddenly dropped dead.

They deduced that the Geass users must have like some kind of countermeasures to prevent MSF from getting any information out of them, should any of them end up being captured.

Currently, they have Orpheus cornered against a wall. His left arm injured from a gunshot.

"Give up now, Orpheus!" Shouted Gregory.

Orpheus didn't reply as he was holding his injured arm.

"I will not"

Cornelio then approached him.

"Cornelio, what are you doing?" Asked Gregory.

"Don't worry, I'll handle this" Cornelio replied with a reassuring tone. He then started to walk to Orpheus.

"Orpheus. Please, surrender. You are outnumbered and you can barely fight with one arm."

Orpheus groaned in pain.

"If you surrender, we can work something out" Continued Cornelio.

"I said that I won't- "Suddenly, Orpheus had a migraine.

Everyone prepared themselves in case he's going to attack.

"AAAAAAAAHHHHH!" Orpheus then let out a painful scream, then he fell to the ground unconscious.

The Gregory, Cornelio and the MSF soldiers were looking confused at what happened, but they kept their guard up.

Cornelio then did a check on Orpheus.

"Everything is fine now" Spoke Cornelio.

"Are you sure?" Asked Gregory skeptically.

"Pretty sure. He is unconscious now"

"I see. Handcuff and blindfold him" Said Gregory. Cornelio then proceeded to do what Gregory said.

After several minutes, The MSF soldiers dragged the bodies of the Geass users to a corner, while the fallen MSF soldiers were put together to give them a proper burial later.

Gregory then called Eliza.

"Eliza, come in"

"Gregory, how's the situation on your end?" Spoke Eliza.

"We subdued the Peace Mark members, and Orpheus is currently in custody."

"That's good news…. Wait, what did you just say?" Stopped Eliza.

"Huh? I said that the Peace Mark members were subdued, as well as Orpheus" Repeated Gregory in confusion.

"No, that can't be right. We just gunned him down, here" Said Eliza in shock.

"What? That's impossible, we just faced him here!" Said Gregory in disbelief as he turned around to see the MSF soldiers handcuffing and blindfolding him.

Eliza was shocked to hear that. Then she realized something, when she and the rest were fighting Orpheus, she noticed that he acted like a rookie rather than a seasoned soldier.

"Unless…. This is one of the tricks from Peace Mark" Said Eliza.

"You don't mean… the mind tricking powers?"

"It has to be, there is no other explanation" Concluded Eliza.

"I see. We'll have to talk about this to Miller. In the meantime, we need to check the status of the hangar"

"Indeed" Eliza concurred with Gregory

"How's the status of the AI and Zeke?" Asked Gregory.

"The virus seems to have caused serious damages to the AI. Our technicians are currently turning the AI pod off in order to stop all the AI weapons." Informed Eliza as she checked the status screen of the Hangar. She was not only an expert on the military navy, but also smart on the scientific field.

"Luckily, ZEKE is alright. The virus hasn't been able to infect it" Continued Eliza.

"That's good news at least" Said Gregory in relief.

After 20 minutes, Gregory, Eliza, Cornelio and a few MSF soldiers went to the command center, with a still unconscious Orpheus. As for the hangar, the rest of the MSF soldiers stayed to guard the place. This time, they are going to get answers for all of these.

…

Pacific Ocean, miles away from Mother Base

…

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!"

Chico screamed as he and Akira fell from the wormhole and then to the sea.

*SPLASH!*

Chico sank into the sea. He managed to recover from the impact and tried to swim up.

"UH!" Chico exhaled as he looked around.

"Wh-Where are we?" Gasped Chico as he floated on the ocean and looked around.

"Akira! Dafne!" Called Chico.

A few seconds later. Akira, now back to normal, also got out from sea.

"Huh!" Akira gasped for air.

"Akira!" Chico swam to where Akira was.

"Chico, I'm glad to see you ok!"

"Me too! Have you seen Dafne?!" Asked Chico in concern.

"I'm not sure, but I have a feeling that she is around here."

"Y-You do, how?" Wondered Chico.

"I really don't know how. It's like my instincts are telling me" Replied Akira.

Chico then saw behind Akira something floating, a little bit away from them.

"Akira, what is that?" Pointed out Chico. Akira turned around and thanks to his improved eyesight, he could see that it was a body upside down.

"Wait, that's… Dafne!" Akira said as he then quickly swam.

"Akira! Wait for me!" Chico shouted.

Akira reached to where Dafne was. He quickly checked her if she was ok.

"She is breathing" Said Akira in relief, although it was no surprise since her healing factor prevented her from life threatening damages.

"Akira!" Chico panted after swimming to them. Then he noticed Dafne.

Dafne! Is she alright?" Asked Chico.

"She is fine, I think she is unconscious due to the fall." Akira replied.

"I see. Still, I'm glad she is ok" Said Chico in relief.

"Yeah, but now, we need to get out of here" Said Akira as he looked around.

"This is bad, I can't see Mother Base" Said Chico with a worried tone. He looked around to see any sight of the base, but there was nothing around.

"Ugh…"

Chico and Akira looked at Dafne, who was starting regain consciousness.

"Akira? Chico?" Said Dafne with eyes half opened.

"You are ok now, Dafne" Reassured Chico.

"Land…. there" Dafne said with a weak tone. She then raised her right hand and pointed to somewhere.

"What? How do you know that?" Asked Chico bewildered.

"Smell" Replied Dafne.

"Wow, didn't know that your senses were THAT good" Said Chico in surprise.

"Wait, can you sense the smell of our friends in Mother Base?" Asked Chico. This way, they can know how far away they are from Mother Base and return to help.

"Si… But their smells are very faint. The land is the closest to us" Said Dafne in a weak sad tone.

That meant that they can't return to Mother Base. They are very far from there and it would take hours to return.

Seeing no other option, Chico made his decision.

"Guys, let's go to that land"

Akira nodded. He then used his enhanced strength to carry both Chico and Dafne and swam to whatever that land was.

…

Tokyo Settlement, few minutes before the falling of the platforms

…

Inside the platforms, Amanda and her group were silently walking through the halls. Their mission was to get to the other side of the platform and attack the enemy from the inside.

"This is getting a bit boring; I want some action" Muttered Shira with a bit of boredom.

"Liz, be patient! We will be there soon" Whispered Liz.

"Shush!" Whispered Amanda as she walked slowly.

The rest looked around in case there were enemies, but strangely there haven't seen anyone yet.

"There is something strange here. There should be guards around" Said Amanda.

"Maybe they are patrolling around and we simply got lucky?" Commented Shira.

"Perhaps, but keep your guards up" Said Amanda and then she motioned everyone to go forward and be cautious.

*BANG!*

Suddenly, they all stirred up as they heard a gunshot.

Amanda motioned the rest to follow her.

She then reached to a corner and peaked. She saw a door that leads to a control room with a sign that says "Control 8".

She leaned against the wall and moved to the door to peak again. What she saw surprised her.

Amanda saw 3 dead bodies and on the control panel was a Britannian operator who was ignoring the corpse while she was imputing something.

"What the hell?" muttered Amanda.

Amanda looked again and focused on what it was on the screen. It looked like a pillar of the settlement that holds the platform and she could see that the edges of the pillar were turning red.

Amanda's eyes were slowly widening as she had a bad feeling about this.

"Guys, we have to move" Amanda spoke as she stepped back from the door.

"What? What is it?" Asked Liz.

"We have to go-!" Amanda didn't finish, as suddenly there was a tremble.

"What is that?" Asked Shira, the MSF soldiers looked around in confusion.

"Oh no, it is that!" Said Amanda with an alarmed tone.

*Rumble!*

Then the roof started to collapse onto them.

"LOOK OUT!"

…

Present

…

The Black Knight members looked in astonishment at the fallen platform and the huge advantage they can get from this.

"Zero, you are really amazing!" Admired Tamaki.

"Oh my god! Is the entire settlement collapsing?!" Gasped Kaguya.

"No, I heard it's just the outer perimeter" Said Diethard.

"How did Zero's underground collaborators do this? Maybe Villetta and Jeremiah theories were right…. Then this is magnificent! Before the world people are just pawns!" Diethard thought excitingly.

Big Boss, Ocelot and the MSF soldiers stared in shock and horror at the platforms grumbling. They never expected Zero to plan this and even worse was that their team were inside.

Big Boss then quickly called Zero.

"Zero!"

Lelouch looked at the screen and replied.

"What is it, Big Boss?"

"What the hell have you done?!" Questioned Big Boss with a bit of anger after witnessing the fall of the Tokyo Settlement.

"Isn't it obvious? I started my "Black Rebellion" against Britannia" Lelouch answered nonchalantly.

"You should have informed me about this! My men were inside there!" Big Boss snarled.

Lelouch's eyes widened in shock. He thought on why he didn't mention it to him. He thought about it for a second, maybe it was because he didn't want to leak his plan for the enemy? But when he thought about it, he remembered that Big Boss had sent Huey and Strangelove to Ashford Academy to discover his identity.

"Really? Should I've had? Maybe I could have, had you told me about Huey and Strangelove spying in the Ashford Academy" Replied Lelouch with a distrusting tone.

"What?" Said Big Boss in surprise, not expecting Zero to bring this up.

"I knew that you were trying to discover my identity for a while. I refrained to bring this up and I was willing to let it slide when we get the the time to talk about it, but I guess it doesn't matter anymore"

"Besides, your mercenaries, and I'm sure that others, are expendable" Added Lelouch. This caused Big Boss to grit his teeth in anger.

"Don't worry though, their deaths will be honored for taking down the Holy Empire of Britannia" Lelouch finished as he turned off his comm.

"I think that you've made a terrible mistake here, Lelouch. They will definitely leave us after what you have said" Said C.C with a deadpanned expression, although she is a bit concerned on how he is acting. She never thought that Lelouch would be this stupid and go with this plan without telling Big Boss, she wondered if Lelouch was going through some kind of psychological phase that makes him think this way.

"I wouldn't worry. Even if Big Boss and his soldiers leave us, we still have the advantage here with our supporters and my plan" Reasoned Lelouch.

Now, Big Boss is someone who doesn't get angry so easily. But after what Zero said, he couldn't help but feel a great sense of rage. The fact that he said that he and his soldiers are expendable was something he would not tolerate. That gave Big Boss a reason to revoke the contract with him.

"Ocelot, did you get that?" Big Boss called through his Knightmare's comm.

"Yes, Boss" Said Ocelot with a disappointed tone.

"Order our forces to withdraw, we are done with the Black Knights" Commanded Big Boss.

"With pleasure" Said Ocelot.

"I'll order Kane to look for our survivors"

"Alright Boss. Where should we rendezvous?" Asked Ocelot.

"To the south, 500 miles away from battlefield. If you find any hostiles, neutralize them"

"Understood"

With that, Ocelot turned his comm to all the MSF soldiers.

"Attention, all MSF forces! This is an order from the Boss. We are withdrawing our forces from the Black Knights, this is no longer our battle!" Commanded Ocelot.

"What? But why, Major?" asked One of the MSF soldiers.

"Zero has betrayed our trust, he is the one responsible for the platform to fall down and taking down the Britannian forces, as well as our infiltration unit, whom Zero didn't even bother to inform us" Explained Ocelot. The MSF soldiers were shocked to hear that it was Zero who caused it, but then, the shock turned into anger when they processed that Zero indirectly killed one of their owns.

"We will talk about this later. For now, we move on! This is the coordinates where we will rendezvous." Ocelot then uploaded to their maps the location of the meeting.

"Now go!" With that order from Ocelot, it began.

The Black Knight soldiers and supporters were startled when MSF forces suddenly started to walk away from them.

"W-What is this?" Asked Sugiyama, seeing the MSF Knightmares dashing away.

"Where are they going?" Added Ohgi in a surprised tone.

"They… they aren't deserting us, right?" Said Minami with an unsure tone.

"Nah, nah, they wouldn't. Not during our finest moment, are they?" Denied Tamaki.

The other Black Knight soldiers and the Japanese supporters were looking around in confusion.

Kallen then saw Big Boss Knightmare and Ocelot's Leopardus dashing away to the opposite side.

"No, they…they aren't leaving us. They must be formulating some kind of strategy." Kallen denied.

Then suddenly she received a public comm channel from Big Boss.

"Black Knights, this is Big Boss. I want to officially announce that we are going to part ways. Our contract with Zero is revoked and we are no longer going to help anyone here. We leave, because we are not going to trust a leader who is willing to sacrifice his soldiers for a greater good" Announced Big Boss to all the Black Knights, including Lelouch.

The Black Knights and their supporters looked in shock and disbelief that MSF, their insurance for total victory, are leaving in the eve of the Black Rebellion.

Big Boss felt a bit guilty for leaving these revolutionaries who doesn't know that Zero said that they are expendable, but it's not in his control now. For now, he will leave and see the outcome.

"No…" Ohgi looked in disbelief.

"Why now?! Damn it!" Cursed Sugiyama.

"What? Zero…sacrificing…us? …" Kallen looked wide eyed at what Big Boss said.

In the Mobile Base, Kaguya looked hurt that MSF left them, while also wondering what Big Boss was talking about.

"They left us… Damn, just when things were about to get interesting!" Thought Diethard with a bit of stress, though he was also wondering what Big Boss said about "sacrificing soldiers".

Lelouch looked annoyed. Perhaps he did a bad choice on not telling him, but he decided to put these thoughts later. Even without MSF, he still has the advantage on defeating Britannia. Without Cornelia, they have no leadership and morale to fight.

"This will do. Once we broadcast images of the government bureau falling to us and our declaration of independence to the world, then he'll have to face me, whether he likes it or not!" Said Lelouch, referring to his father, Charles.

Lelouch then pressed on the screen panel the comm to Tohdoh.

"Tohdoh. Have our troops ready, we are starting with our plans!" Spoke Lelouch.

"Y-Yes, Zero" Said Tohdoh with a bit of reluctance. After he heard Big Boss say that he won't support someone who sacrifices his troops, he was starting to have a small doubt. But right now, he obeyed Zero since they are in the middle of a rebellion.

After speaking with Chiba about the status of the battlefield, he ordered the attack.

"Squad 3, take the media sector. Squad 6, take the harbor! Special forces squad suppress the lower levels! Everyone aside from that, push in from the front! Gather data on all remaining enemy forces!" Commanded Tohdoh.

…

With the Britannians

…

The Britannians were at this moment recovering from the sudden falling of the platform. Most of them were unharmed thanks to their Knightmares, but the others weren't so fortunate. Guilford, quickly took command and went up to a high debris to call everyone.

"Regroup!" Guilford shouted through the speaker.

Darlton and the Glaston Knights, whom all have survived, went to help the injured soldiers.

"You there, are you ok?" Spoke Darlton to one of the fallen Knightmares as he approached him.

"Y-Yes, sir! I'm fine!" Said the pilot.

"Good. I need you to look for any other survivors around!" Ordered Darlton.

"Yes, sir!" The pilot then quickly went to help the other Britannians.

"Father!" Darlton turned around to see that it was one of his adopted sons, Claudio.

"We lost most of our military vehicles! Tanks, jeeps and even aircrafts!" Informed Claudio.

"Damn it!" Cursed Darlton.

After several minutes, all the survivors were gathered and waited for Guilford's orders.

"Soldiers! The enemy got us good with this attack, but it's not over yet! All forces, fall back to the Britannian government bureau!" Guilford commanded.

"Yes, sir!" All the available soldiers and Knightmares obeyed Guilford.

Just when they were going to retreat, Tohdoh and the rest of the attacking squad appeared.

"The enemy has been spotted! Take them down!" Tohdoh shouted as he charged at them, while the rest of the Black Knights opened fire.

"Damn it!" Guilford quickly charged at Tohdoh and their respective weapons clashed at each other.

"The one from Narita!" Tohdoh recognized.

"Guilford!" Shouted Darlton. He was prepared to go help him, but Guilford stopped him.

"Darlton, use this chance to get as many soldiers as you can to the bureau!"

"But Guilford-!"

"We must do this for Cornelia, and for Euphemia's sake!" Countered Guilford, making Darlton remember what their main purpose are.

Guilford then discarded his lance and changed it to his sword.

"Do not worry about me. I'll buy enough time for our soldiers to withdraw and I'll catch up with you!" Reassured Guilford as he and Tohdoh clashed with their own weapons again.

Darlton groaned a bit, not liking the idea of Guilford and a few their own facing against the Black Knights alone. But there weren't any more choices, so he decided to acknowledge his order.

"Very well, Guilfod. Just make sure to come back alive" Said Darlton with a small smile.

"I will" Guilford smiled back.

With that, Darlton left with the other soldiers to the bureau.

…

Meanwhile, with Big Boss and MSF

…

"Is everyone here?"

"Almost, Boss. There are a few more that hasn't arrived yet and Kane hasn't responded yet after we sent him to look for survivors"

Big Boss, Ocelot and many MSF forces were now gathered in the south west of the Tokyo Settlement, far away from the conflict between the Black Knights and Britannia.

They also set up a perimeter around the rendezvous in case there were any hostiles around and to greet the other MSF forces that has yet to arrive.

"Kane will take some time to get them out… if they are alive" Said Ocelot almost grimly.

"I hope so" Said Big Boss

"Boss, we've got a problem!" Suddenly approached an MSF soldier.

"What is it?" Asked Big Boss.

"The radio is having problem to contact Mother Base, we can't get any signal!"

"What? That's impossible, we are at a close range, we should have a clear connection by now" Said Ocelot in surprise.

"That's right, but so far, no one is responding." Replied the MSF soldier.

"Let me try with my own" Said Big Boss, he then used his own comm to contact Miller.

"Kaz? Kaz?! Are you there?!" Big Boss called, but there were only statics.

"Something is not right. Did something happen in the base while we were gone?" Wondered Ocelot.

"Boss, everyone is here!" Approached another MSF soldier.

Big Boss turned to all his men. He decided to contact Miller later and speak to them first.

"As you all know, Zero betrayed our trust by not telling us his other plan. It resulted with casualties of our own and he said that we are expendable. That is why I revoked our contract with him."

All the soldiers agreed to Big Boss.

"But what about the Black Knight members? What if one of them try to convince us to return?" Asked one of the MSF soldiers.

"That, I would have to think about it. They are just soldiers and they are not at fault of causing this. But if they attempt to attack us, we will defend ourselves" Explained Big Boss.

"Agreed Boss. So, what should we do now?" Asked another MSF soldier.

"For now, we return to our base-"

*RING RING!*

Big Boss then looked at his comm, surprised that he was now receiving a call from Miller when it wasn't functioning well.

"Hold on a moment" Said Big Boss to his soldiers.

"Kaz? What is-"

Big Boss stopped when he heard something wrong in the other side of the line.

He heard gunfires.

"What the?! Kaz, what's happening there?!" Shouted Big Boss, which surprised everyone present.

"Boss! Thank goodness that your comm is working! You need to comeback and bring as many men as you can!" Screamed Kaz.

"What is going on over there?!" Questioned Big Boss.

"Mother Base is being attacked! They've got us good!" Answered Miller as gunfire's and explosions were heard.

"WHAT?!"

"I'll explain everything later! Right now, I gave the order for an evacuation. There are too many of them around-!"

*BOOM!*

*Static*

"Kaz? Kaz?!"

Big Boss tried to contact him again, but nothing came.

He then turned to his soldiers, who were looking concerned.

"Everyone! Change of plans, I need half of you to stay here and the rest to go with me!" Ordered Big Boss quickly.

"What happened Boss?!" Asked one of the MSF soldiers.

"Mother Base is under attack by an unknown assailant. Miller is requesting reinforcements to help the evacuation!" Replied Big Boss, which shocked everyone.

"Oh no…"

"Mother Base is…?!"

"This is like the Britannian invasion all over again!"

Muttered several MSF soldiers.

"Quiet! We don't have time for this!" Spoke Ocelot, then he went to Big Boss.

"Boss, who's going to stay here? I have no doubt that this is to receive the evacuated staff members from Mother Base." Asked Ocelot. He may have not been with MSF since the start with Big Boss, but since he joined MSF, although unofficially, he started to care for them.

"Ocelot. I'll need you and the Ocelot units to stay here and receive the evacuated members. Tell the rest that if they want to join me, then they should hurry."

Ocelot nodded and quickly told his command to everyone.

After several minutes, it was all assembled.

Big Boss and 40 MSF soldiers are going to Mother Base to help, while Ocelot, the Ocelot Units and 10 MSF soldiers are going to stay behind.

A few moments later, 5 MSF HP-48 Krokodil arrived, along with 5 MSF Hind D's.

"Ocelot, we'll need a landing site to receive them. Go to the west side of Japan, the closest one to the sea. After that, take them to the base or any other hidden bases we have here" Said Big Boss.

"Understood" Nodded Ocelot and then left with his unit and the other soldiers.

"Alright, let's move out!" Said Big Boss to his soldiers. Each HP-48 is boarded with 8 MSF soldiers, while Big Boss and 10 MSF soldiers entered in Big Boss's personal Krokodil, which is piloted by Morpho.

"Everyone is on board, let's go!" Said Big Boss to Morpho.

"Yes, sir-!"

"Wait!"

Suddenly spoke a voice from the entrance of the helicopter.

Everyone aimed their weapons at the entrance. Big Boss was the closest one, which allowed him to see that an arm was grabbing on floor of the entrance.

Then, Big Boss looked in shock and disbelief on who it was.

"No… This is impossible, I saw you die!" Said Big Boss in disbelief.

The one who was standing there, although panting in exhaustion, was Veg, who looks very much alive than dead.

"Hello again, Big Boss. Looks like I made it in time." Panted Veg.

"How the hell are you alive?! I saw you die from a head shot!" Questioned Big Boss.

Veg then chuckled softly.

"It's kinda funny and bizarre though. I got shot in the head and then suddenly I wake up somewhere else"

"What the hell are you talking about?" Questioned Big Boss, still dumbstruck to see a dead man alive.

"I'll explain it to you in a moment, but we are running out of time, let's go back to Mother Base" Suggested Veg.

Big Boss gritted his teeth, he was already angry with Zero and he was very tempted to kick Veg out of the helicopter.

"Uugh… Fine" Said Big Boss reluctantly. The only reason he was allowing him to accompany them is that he's still the only source for them to go home and also for him to answer his questions.

…

Ashford Academy

…

The members of the student council which currently are Milly, Rivalz, Shirley and Nunnally, were watching the news on the current situation of the Black Rebellion. Until it went to static before they saw the reporter being taken away by Black Knight soldiers and the screen was replaced with their symbol.

"That makes it every broadcasting station!" Stated Milly.

"Then the Black Knights have taken over all the Britannian communication in Area 11" Added Huey as he approached them. Both Huey and Strangelove decided to stay with them in case something bad happen and since they know that Big Boss are with them, they can make sure that civilians remained unharmed. They also wanted to make sure student council members were safe since they kinda grew fond of them during their time as cover teachers.

"What are we going to do?" Asked Nunnally in concern.

"I…" Huey was about to speak until he heard loud footsteps.

Suddenly, Tamaki and 5 Black Knight soldiers entered the room with rifles on hand.

"Hands up and turn around! The Black Knights have now taken this school!" Announced Tamaki.

Rivalz stood in front of the students and teachers.

"Lower the guns!" Said Rivalz bravely.

"Huh? That's a hell of a thing to say in this situation!" Commented Tamaki.

"Rivalz!" Whispered Milly.

"Let me be cool for once! I'm protecting everyone here!" replied Rivalz while trying to maintain his bravery.

"Oh? Is that so?!" Said Tamaki with a smirk as he is about to beat him with his gun.

"Wait!" Huey intervened. He moved his wheelchair forward and stopped in front of Tamaki.

"What? You wanna play hero too, wheels?" Taunted Tamaki.

"Please, don't hurt them! They are just kids!" Begged Huey.

"Professor Emmerich!" Shouted Milly in concern.

"And why should I spare them, huh? You are just a man on a wheelchair" Replied Tamaki nonchalantly.

"You will not harm these innocent children!" interjected Strangelove as she walked next to Huey.

"STOP!"

Huey, Strangelove and the students turned around to see that Zero entered the room with Kallen next to him.

"I told you to avoid violence!" Said Zero sternly.

"But you told us that this was gonna be our command center!" replied Tamaki.

"Command center?!" Said Milly in shock.

"This academy is a great use to us Black Knights, so we are using it as our command center" Replied Zero.

"Wait a moment" Spoke Huey gaining the attention of everyone.

"Leave the students and civilians to me, Zero. I'm sure the Boss will agree!" Proposed Huey. This confused everyone, except Lelouch who already knows who he is.

"Hey! Who do you think you are?!" Demanded Tamaki.

"I'm Huey Emmerich! Chief of the R&D team of MSF!" Spoke Huey, deciding that it was pointless now to use his cover.

The revelation shocked everyone, especially the students and Kallen.

"What? Professor Emmerich, you are a member of Militaire Sans Frontieres?" Asked Rivalz in shock.

"Our professor, is a scientist of the mercenary nation?!" Added Milly.

Shirley and Nunnally had no words since they were too shocked.

"What?! He was the chief of the R&D?! Right under my nose?!" Thought Kallen in disbelief.

"That's true!" Added Strangelove also revealing herself.

"Professor Marshall?! You too?!" Asked Rivalz again.

Tamaki was surprised, until he remembered what Big Boss and his soldiers did before the battle.

"Oh, so you are from those pieces of shits that are MSF? Good riddance, we can have our revenge with you two!" Said Tamaki menacingly as he pointed his rifle on Huey and Strangelove.

"Wait! What are you doing?!" Asked Huey in shock.

"What? Didn't your Boss tell you? They left us to rot right before the battle started!" Shouted Tamaki angrily.

"What?! T-That can't be true, he would never...!" Retorted Huey in shock.

"Stop!" Interjected Zero again as he walked forward.

"But Zero, they abandoned us!" Replied Tamaki.

"They did. However, these 2 are the chief scientists of MSF. They may be useful for us." Reasoned Zero.

"Ugh, fine" Tamaki begrudgingly obeyed.

Zero turned his sight to the 2 scientists and the students.

"I guarantee, everyone here will be unharmed" Zero assured to Milly and the rest.

"Like we can believe you?! You guys are at war with Britannia!" Spoke Rivalz.

Kallen then decided to step up.

"Rivalz, please do what he says" Said Kallen. She then removed her Black Knight visor mask and revealed her identity to everyone.

"K-Kallen?" Said Shirley in shock at the revelation.

"This is bad" Thought Strangelove at the current situation. They were aware that Suzaku and Kallen were members of the Britannian military and Black Knight respectively. But the situation got worse now that they were informed that Big Boss left them. Something must have happened with Big Boss and Zero for this to happen.

"I see. So that is how it is… Do I have your word? Not just us, but everyone!" Asked Milly to Kallen.

"If nobody leaves their room, they should be fine" replied Kallen.

Then Zero spoke, directly to Strangelove and Huey.

"However, you two will have to come with us, and I suggest that you cooperate. As of now, Big Boss and I aren't in speaking terms"

Huey and Strangelove were feeling a little nervous since they would be basically hostage in the hands of the Black Knights.

"Please, don't take them away!" Suddenly pleaded Milly.

"Why? They are spies from MSF" Replied Zero.

"Yes, but-!" Milly tried to defend them. The revelation of them being from MSF shocked them and it was kinda terrifying to know that they were spying inside the school this whole time. But Huey's and Vanessa's action showed that they are at least good people.

"Milly, it's ok" Huey reassured them with a small smile.

Huey and Strangelove approached the Black Knights.

"But Zero, I want to be sure that we all walk away from this without any bloodshed. Once we are done with whatever you want us to do, you will let us go" Said Huey.

Lelouch frowned under his mask, not wanting to let them leave with anything they learned here during their cover.

"We'll see about that"

"Zero! It's the Lancelot!" Suddenly arrived Ohgi with the news.

"Finally, he has come" Said Zero in anticipation. He then turned to Kallen.

"It's your turn now, Kallen!"

"Yes, sir!" Said Kallen, eager to stop Suzaku once and for all.

…

East side of Japan

…

During this moment, Chico, Akira and Dafne arrived to the shores of Japan.

"Oh my god, finally we reached to this place!" Said Chico in relief.

"Wait a moment, this place…" Said Akira in wonder.

"What is it, Akira?" Asked Dafne.

After several seconds, Akira finally realized where they are since he saw it once on a magazine or TV during his time in Mother Base.

"This place...is Japan!" Said Akira.

"What? We are in Japan?!" Said Chico in surprise.

"Yeah, without a doubt!" Confirmed Akira.

"Then, we can find Big Boss!" Said Chico remembering that Big Boss is currently in Japan.

"I think it's a good idea!' Agreed Akira.

Just when they were about to go forward, Dafne went in front of them and stopped them.

"Wait…" Said Dafne as she started to sniff.

"Dafne, what's wrong?" Chico asked.

Dafne kept sniffing. She was smelling someone familiar and he was close by.

"I found someone; someone we know" Said Dafne.

"Is that true?" Asked Chico in surprise.

"Si, he is over there!" Dafne confirmed and then pointed to the Tokyo settlement.

"Ok, we better go then! Akira, can you fly us there?" Chico asked Akira.

"I think I can!" Akira then spread his wings. Next, Chico and Dafne hopped onto Akira's back and giving the signal, Akira flapped his wings and started to fly to that direction.

…

In Tokyo Settlement

…

So far, the battle was even. Though Britannia initially lost some advantage, they proved themselves to be tough opponents.

Tohdoh and Guilford continued fighting with each other, until bullets started to hit Guilfords Knightmare, wich prompted him to jump back and hide behind the debris as cover.

"Tohdoh!" approached Asahina's Knightmare.

"Where are the other units?" Tohdoh asked.

"they are currently climbing up from the side…Uh?!" Senba informed but stopped when he saw Guilfod jump up and then missiles flew past him.

This caused Tohdoh, Asahina and Senba to retreat from the missiles.

Guilford looked up and was surprised to see who it was.

"The Glaston Knights?"

"Lord Guilford, our father sent us to assist you. Please head back!" Spoke Claudio.

"Are the rest of our soldiers back in the bureau?" Asked Guilford.

"Yes, they are all in their position now!" Confirmed Claudio.

"Thanks, I appreciate it!" Thanked Guilford as his Knightmare reached to the upper side of the platform and they retreated together.

"Do you know the situation?" Guilford asked.

"The enemies attacking from the front are a diversion. But if we beat them here, the rest we deal with are just militia forces. In other words, rabble" Said Claudio.

"I see"

"Also, you may want to hear this" Added Claudio.

"What is it?" Asked Guilford curious about it.

"We've got reports that Militaire Sans Frontieres and their leader, Big Boss, left the Black Knights"

"What? Are you sure about this? This is not a ploy between the Black Knights and Militaire Sans Frontieres?" Asked Guilford in surprise. If what the reports said is true, it would mean that MSF won't be involved and the Black Knights lost one of their best trump cards.

"Affirmative, lord Guilford. Several of our soldiers reported that they haven't seen a single force from MSF during the attack. There are also reports that Big Boss officially announced that they are breaking away from the Black Knights due to some sort of disagreement"

Guilford suddenly felt a sense of relief and hope when he heard the reports. It seemed that luck was on his side in this battle.

….

Meanwhile in another part of the Tokyo Settlement

….

"Tell me, where is Zero?!" Questioned Suzaku to a downed Black Knight soldier.

Suzaku went into a rampage against the enemy, but this time, he tried to disarm their Knightmares as much as possible without killing them, only resorting it if he had no other choice. Under normal circumstances he would have just killed them all, but ever since the time he spent with Big Boss and Kallen in Kamine island, he felt a sense of ease, like he realized that some of the things he had done during his time as Britannian soldier was wrong. He wouldn't want to admit it, but Big Boss's words seemed to start to influence him.

He still disagrees his creation of a mercenary nation, since they will still be hired by anyone and cause violence and destruction. But he was starting to see why people would follow him willingly, he is a man who knows very well how soldiers are treated and he only wishes for them to be valued as people and not as a pawn or tools.

Because of that, his mind was starting to open and see Zero's point of view. Suzaku started to think that maybe Zero is not a manipulative man and he truly is someone who wants freedom for the oppressed.

That is until the child known as V.V told him the contrary.

…

Flashback

…

"What? Geass?"

"Correct, Zero possess a supernatural power, a power that commands people to do his bidding"

"I-Impossible!"

"Why do you think Princess Cornelia suddenly commenced a massacre? And what you did on Shikine island?"

"T-There has to be an explanation" Suzaku tried to deny it.

"I've got proofs" V.V took out camera device and showed it to Suzaku.

He saw a video of him in the Lancelot with a gun pointing at Zero, which happened during the Shikine Island incident. He could see that Zero's left visor was open with a red bird sigil on his eye.

"Live!"

Once Zero said those words, he saw himself retreating with the Lancelot and disobeying his superiors in order to live.

The next video he saw made him feel goosebumps. He saw Cornelia on her knees, with Britannian soldiers holding her down and in front of her… was Zero.

"I command you to kill all the Japanese in the Special Administrative Zone!"

Then the video ended with Cornelia screaming in terror.

"See what I mean? Zero is a man who would do absolutely anything to get what he wants, even if it means controlling them against their will" Said V.V. Deep inside him he couldn't help but laugh at how easy it was to fool Suzaku. The "proofs" he had would be now more convincing since it was a mix of truth, and thanks to that, he could produce a false evidence by using the advanced digital tools.

Suzaku eyes were wide in shock at the revelation. He couldn't believe that this whole time, Zero was manipulating people this whole time. Who knows how many people he controlled and used them for his gain?

He clenched his fist and set a new goal, to bring Zero to justice against such crimes.

…

End of Flashback

…

The Lancelot punched the Black Knight Knightmare. The soldier refused to answer him, causing Suzaku to get angrier.

"Damn it!" Cursed Suzaku.

"There he is!" a group of Black Knight Knightmares appeared and began shooting at the Lancelot once they spotted him.

Suzaku quickly maneuvered the Lancelot to dodge the bullets and then with the Vibration Swords, he cut them down.

Unknowingly, there were 3 more behind them, and just when they were about to shoot…

*TARATATATATATAT!*

They fell down as bullets hit them and causing the cockpits to eject.

Suzaku turned around to look who it was.

"Ishmael!" Said Suzaku in relief.

"Glad to see that you are well" Alligator spoke as his Knightmare approached the Lancelot.

"Thank you, Ishmael, I owe you one" replied Suzaku with a smile.

"No worries. Now we need to get out of here before more Black Knights appear" Suggested Alligator.

"Wait, we need to find Zero!" Urged Suzaku.

Alligator seems to understand what Suzaku wants. He assumed that he was trying to take down the leader first to disrupt the enemy command.

"It's too dangerous Suzaku. He is the commander and he will be most likely heavily guarded"

"But we must go!" Replied Suzaku impatiently.

Alligator was surprised at his outburst.

"I understand, but we must think it through reasonably!" Replied Alligator.

"There is no time! We must take him down no matter the cost!" Suzaku spoke angrily.

"Suzaku, what's gotten into you?" Asked Alligator with a concerned tone.

Suzaku groaned in stress. He decided to tell him about what he learned about Zero.

"I just learned a terrible truth. Zero has been manipulating and controlling people this whole time!"

"What do you mean?" Alligator asked.

"He-!"

"Look out!" Alligator's Knightmare quickly tackled the Lancelot when he saw a metallic knife flying straight to them.

The knife slashed the right upper arm of his Knightmare, causing a severe damage on the right arm.

"Damn it!" Cursed Alligator.

"Suzaku!" Called a female voice.

They both turned to the direction where the voice came from and it came from the top of a building. On it, they saw that it was the Guren.

"Kallen?!" Exclaimed Suzaku.

"We meet in battle again. Sorry, but this time you are going to die!" Proclaimed Kallen.

"You are all fools! You and the Japaneses are being tricked by that man!" Shouted Suzaku.

"I can't stand that kind of talk! What do you even know about Zero?!" Replied Kallen in disgust.

"I know more than you know! Tell me where Zero is!" Suzaku shouted. He then activated his slash harken to the top of the building and used it to get up there quickly.

The Lancelot was about to slash vertically with its right arm on the Guren, but Kallen used the Radiant wave to stop it.

While both were fighting each other. Alligator checked his Knightmare's status. While the rest didn't suffer much damage, the right arm suffered heavy damage, which means that he can't use the right arm.

"Damn, looks like I'll have to use the left hand for most of the battles" Said Alligator.

He then looked at the Lancelot and Guren fighting, they were fighting on the sides of the buildings with the Lancelot flying and the Guren amazingly keeping up despite not having a flying system.

Suddenly, he received a transmission. It was from Big Boss.

Alligator turned on his comm.

"Yes, Boss?"

"Alligator, give me a SITREP" Said Big Boss.

"The Black Knights have taken over 70% of the Tokyo Settlement and the Britannians are at the moment struggling against them. Right now, Suzaku and I are currently fighting against Kallen. My Knightmare is at the moment without an arm, but it will take me for a minute to adapt it." Informed Alligator.

"Good. Now, listen closely, Alligator. I'll need you to stay where you are. We are facing a crisis here and I need you to keep me informed on what Britannia is planning later" Instructed Big Boss.

"Sure. But why? Did something happen?" Asked Alligator curiously.

"Mother is under attack" Said Big Boss.

"What?!" Said Alligator in shock.

"I don't know the whole details, but Miller said that enemies infiltrated into our base and sabotaged our defenses, this gave an opening for whoever is attacking us the advantage to strike"

"If that is the case, I should go back and help!" Suggested Alligator.

"Sorry, but you must stay. Miller issued an evacuation and we need some of our capable staff members to ensure the safety of our members once they reach the evacuation points" Stated Big Boss.

Alligator looked conflicted, but he understands what Big Boss is saying. Whoever is invading, they will surely try to shoot them down.

"Understood, Boss" Said Alligator reluctantly.

"What about you, Boss?" He then asked to Big Boss.

"I'm on my way now to Mother Base" Replied Big Boss.

"I see. Good luck, Boss" Said Alligator in a sad tone on not being able to join and help them.

"Thank you, Alligator. If anything happens, keep me informed" With that Big Boss turned off his comm.

"Damn it" Cursed Alligator. He quickly tried to adjust it manually in order to get a better performance.

He pressed several commands on the panel and then the damaged arm was detached.

"Good"

Just when Alligator was about to help. He received a data on one of his Knightmare's screen.

"Right on time" Commented Alligator.

During the time when the Japanese were administrating into the special zone. Alligator got into contact with one of MSF's moles in Britannia to dig out a classified info he got when he hacked in the Britannian system.

Alligator took a quick look at it. In a second, his eyes widened in shock.

"I don't believe it" Said Alligator, his fears being confirmed.

It was a recording, that looks to be secretly recorded, and it was showing Cornelia being held by people wearing black colored cult outfit of some sort. In front of her was the emperor Charles and it showed that his eyes have a red bird shaped sigil in his eyes.

"Charles zi Britannia engraves into you… A NEW, FALSE SET OF MEMORIES!"

After that the recording was cut off.

Alligator wasn't expecting such revelation, and it was a very dangerous info he has on his hands. If anyone from Britannia, especially from the military, finds out about this, the emperor would make sure to capture anyone who knows it and rewrite their memories. It would be even more dangerous for him or anyone from MSF who are infiltrated in Britannia. Who knows which one are involved in this conspiracy?

*BOOM!*

The arm exploded in the Gurens right arm. Suzaku took this moment to ready the VARIS rifle and aimed at the Guren's right arm.

"AAAAHHH!" Kallen screamed from the impact of the VARIS.

The Lancelot was now floating on the air and facing at the Guren, which just lost the radiant wave weapon.

"Now tell me! Where is Zero?!" Demanded Suzaku.

"Like hell I will!" Retorted Kallen.

"Your main weapon has been destroyed and you are outnumbered! Surrender now, and I'll let you live" Said Suzaku.

"Screw you, I'm not telling you anything!" Insulted Kallen.

"I see… Ishmael, help me with the Guren!" Suzaku called.

"Damn it, I'm sorry Zero. I failed you" Kallen cursed internally.

Suzaku saw Ishmael's Knightmare not so far from the Guren, and was expecting him to incapacitate the Guren with his Knightmare's weapon.

Suddenly, Ishmael did something that completely caught Suzaku off guard.

Ishmael withdrew his Knightmare's riffle.

"Ishmael, what the hell are you doing?!" Asked Suzaku in disbelief.

"W-What?" Stuttered Kallen in surprise.

They were both confused, and after several seconds, Ishmael finally spoke.

"I'm sorry, Suzaku. But this is no longer my fight" Said Alligator with a regretful tone.

"What are you talking about?! We have a duty to take the Black Knights down!" Shouted Suzaku, not wanting to believe that Ishmael was possibly deserting.

"Sorry...I can't say more" Said Alligator. He then turned around and fled the place. Leaving them both dumbstruck.

Alligator really don't want to end it like this, but he had to leave in order to secure this data. At least this way, the Britannians will see him as a deserter and not a spy from MSF.

Suzaku wasn't understanding his current situation. He couldn't understand why Alligator left him. Was he deserting? "I can't say more"? What did he mean by that? All these questions were making him lose his mind with the revelation V.V gave him.

Kallen was more surprised than shocked. She didn't expect that Ishmael, the second knight of Euphemia would leave them. In her mind, It was good riddance, at least he won't be a problem for now, even though she is still handicapped after the Lancelot destroyed her Knightmares radiant wave.

Suzaku looked down at the control panel and then punched it with his fist in anger.

"God damn it!"

"Kururugi Suzaku!" Called the voice of Zero, catching Suzaku's and Kallen's attention.

Suzaku raised his head to see Mordred up in the air.

"It seems I was naïve to try and convince you to join me"

"Damn you, Zero" Cursed Suzaku not in a good mood. He was being pulled to the edge after what just happened and the last thing he wants is to have Zero mocking him.

"Would you like to settle this one-on-one to make up for my mistakes?" Proposed Zero.

"Fine with me!" Replied Suzaku angrily.

…

Meanwhile in another part of the Tokyo Settlement (Written by Nightroad and edited by me)

…

The Black Rebellion has already started and all hell had gone loose, the Black Knights pushed forward to charge at the Tokyo Settlement where the whole army of the Britannian Empire in Area 11, led by Guilford, made their last stand. Next thing is the whole city is in chaos, the structural pillars that holds the buildings and bridges had fallen off and the MSF Soldiers were barely avoiding that carnage, it is reveal that it's all caused by Zero, he didn't even bothered to warn Big Boss about this and right now they are on edge of breaking point.

Kane Nightwolf is at the heart city of Tokyo Settlement without his Knightmare Veltro, he was there for a reason. First, he was about to regroup to Big Boss but Ocelot contacted him that Shira, Elizabeth and Amanda are still in the city for recon but they suddenly lost contact after the whole city fell, since Kane is at the nearest city where those 3 women are, he accepted this rescue mission and prepared to move out.

The MSF soldiers that were with him offered themselves to accompany him and help one of their own, but Kane declined it, saying that it's very difficult to infiltrate with a large group and that a solo mission is more efficient. The MSF soldiers agreed to his request and were sent to rendezvous with the others.

After preparing his loadout, he was getting on a stolen Britannian Jeep, until a voice called him…

"Mr. Kane wait!" a boy's voice was heard. When Kane turned around to see who it was, it was none other than Amanda's little brother, Chico.

" What? Aren't you Amanda's brother, Chico?" Kane asked, Chico nodded.

"How the hell did you get here?" Asked Kane. He then decided that it was not best to ask now considering the circunstances.

"No matter, don't worry, I'll go rescue your sister, regroup with Big Boss and Ocelot"

"Let me come with you, I can fight!" Chico insisted while holding the MX516 "Besides you need back up!"

"Look I appreciate your bravery but this is different" Kane tried to reason with him "The whole Tokyo Settlement is in chaos and the Black Knights are on a raging battle with the Britannian Army, you will not survive out there"

"He is not alone" another voice came in and this time it was a girl, 2 more kids came out from shadows but those were not ordinary children, according to Miller and Ocelot, they were genetic engineered mutants created by that sick Britannian Scientist, Professor Simmons.

"Dafne Kinney, Akira Fugo, aren't you all supposed to be at Mother Base-" before he finished, Kane realized something.

"Wait, how did you three end up here?" Asked Kane incredulously.

"It's a long story Mr Kane. We'll tell you what happened after we rescue my sister and our comrades!" Said Chico.

"I also want to help, Shira-kaasan and Liz-oneesan saved us at Simmons' lab, it's our turn to help them!" Said Akira in a serious tone.

Their eyes are filled with determination; they will do anything to save the people that treated them as family. Kane understood their pain, how they were raised and treated them as nothing but lab rats, this is another example how the Britannian Empire has gone completely corrupted. The only hope of changing Britannia was, Euphemia Li Britannia but after Cornelia committed genocide, he wasn't sure anymore.

"Alright, hop on" Kane told them to get in the jeep but before they proceeded "But remember, i'm in charge for the rescue mission, just follow my lead"

"Wait Mr. Kane we don't need-"

"Chico listen, I know you care about your sister, believe me I do" Kane interrupted Chico, trying to make a point.

"But right now everything has gone to hell and the Tokyo Settlement has already turned into a warzone, from here on out, you all do what I say if you want your sister and everyone out safely"

Dafne growled, she really didn't want to follow orders from anyone, but Akira calmed her down because Kane got a point and he's the only soldier who has experience in this kind of situation.

"Uummm, question Mr. Kane?" Asked Chico

"Go ahead"

"Aren't you also a Knightmare pilot?" Chico asked and Kane nodded "Are you sure we can survive this kind of warzone?"

"Chico my boy, you have no idea" Kane reminded his past, after being trained by a Russian fighter, Victor Boyka, Kane goes every warzones from different country that were being occupied from Britannian, how he survives every bloody battles and helping the civilians that are caught from crossfire, that is how he received his burnt scar on his left cheek.

They were all worried what he said but Kane shrugged it off, then he looks back at them with a reassuring smile.

"Don't worry...trust me"

Kane put his helmet then starts the jeep, then he heads to the location where Shira, Elizabeth and Amanda lost their contact.

…

30 Minutes Later, Tokyo Settlement, Atsugi Line
…

Everything was black from being knocked out. Ever since the buildings were suddenly falling, the 3 women and the surviving MSF soldiers, were laying on the ground, with some pillars that are still standing to support the roof before the platform plate ends up crushing the pillars and the building drops on them.

Amanda tried to get up but with much of the debris that fell on them, but not being crushed, were pinning them. Somehow, she was able to see her fellow comrades, Shira and Elizabeth, who are still knocked out cold. It was only a matter of time before the pillars breaks up.

Amanda started to think about her little brother Chico hoping that he is alright and grows up as a strong soldier, she was about to give up and succumb from losing air until they she heard something. She finally heard voices from different people, one grown up male, two young boys, and one young girl, little by little the debris that pinned them down were finally being taken off.

"Mr. Kane you sure she is here?!"

"I've already scanned this building, it has 10 heat source!" The voice is revealed to be Kane Nightwolf, the new recruit and his friend who developed the newest rifles, but the first voice that gives Amanda hope, was her little brother Chico.

"I smell them too, the scent of momma is here" the other voice is a young girl, Dafne Kinney.

"Then that means they're alive?!" Another young boy voice and that is the boy who has wings, Akira Fugo.

"Help me take out those debris!" Kane told them, they nodded and then helped Kane taking the debris one by one. Akira used his wings to carry the debris where Kane and Chico filled it, while Dafne used her claws to dig without hitting those 3 women underneath it for 5 minutes.

"Ok almost there" Kane finally takes the last debris and they found Amanda first.

"Amanda!" Chico goes to his sister and starts checking on her "Amanda, it's me Chico!"

"Ugh...huh?...Chico?" Amanda finally regains her senses and was able to clear her vision "Chico, what the hell are you doing here?!"

"To save you!" Chico answered, then helps his sister to get up "I was dead worried when I heard from Big Boss that you lost contact, then Mr. Kane was sent to save you, so we end up tagging along with him!"

"You tagging along, wait who's we?" she asked Chico, he then mentioned that Dafne and Akira was with him too. Then glares at the Heir of Nightwolf .

"You brought them with you, are you out of your mind?!"

"Sorry, I tried, but this kids are persistent" Kane responded, then he opened his weapon case "Besides they are not just normal kids"

"I understand Dafne and Akira but Chico is-"

"Lady Amanda, your brother is brave and he is eager to help" Kane interrupted, then he handed the extra MX516 rifle to Amanda "He has the eyes of a revolutionary, he is not a little kid anymore, he is now a grown up soldier...So please, trust him"

Amanda accepted the rifle then looks down, being a overprotecting sister is somehow strangling but she understands. She looks at his brother watching him helping Dafne and Akira to get all debris that pinned Shira and Elizabeth.

"You are right, he is grown up now like father" she remembers the old times of her, Chico and Father at FSLN .

"Thank you for saving us too"

"Just doing what I can, Lady Amanda" he said then goes to the other surviving MSF soldiers.

"Hey, you ok?" Kane shook one of the MSF soldiers.

"Uuuggh, I think so" The MSF soldier identified as Dingo groaned.

Kane then turned his sight to the other MSF soldiers and he saw that they were stirring up.

Kane quickly went to check them.

"How are they, Chico?" Kane asked to Chico

"They are fine Mr. Kane, but Miss Liz is still a little bit dizzy" Chico answered while helping Dafne tend the head injury of Elizabeth.

After several minutes, Kane managed to get the surviving MSF soldiers out. They were called Dingo, Cuckoo, Spider, Jackal, Hyrax, Impala and Elephant, 5 males and 2 females respectively.

"So, it's just us 7" Said Impala with sadness. Only half of Hotel Team and Golf Team altogether survived.

"Sadly" Kane nodded slowly with a sad expression. When he arrived to Area 11 with reinforcements, they were all good soldiers with high ranks. Seeing half of them die like this was a horrible waste.

"How are the others, mister Kane?" Asked Chico.

"They're all fine" Replied Kane.
"Thanks for coming back for us" Elizabeth smiles grateful then looks at Shira feeling bad for herself "Hey Shira say something"

"Uh...ummm...thanks for...saving us" Shira felt embarrassed, days ago before they arrived here in Area 11, she kept ranting on how Britannian nobles are not to be fully trusted and she thought that his family was doing some charity campaign for great image, then their deaths are actually their plot to overthrow
the Emperor. Of course, he felt offended but he just ignored her, there are other people that are having hard time believing that they are doing good for them. Sometimes the Forbidden Knights were about to argue Shira to defend Kane's reputation but good thing that Gregory ordered them to stand down and not to make a ruckus, Kane didn't want to get into trouble as well, so he decide to leave Shira be... But she continued.

"I'm sorry that I'm being a total jackass on you earlier"

"Hey, you can apologize later" Kane reassures her then hands over an extra rifle to Shira and an extra pistol to Elizabeth. Unfortunately, he didn't have enough weapons for the MSF soldiers.

"But first we have to get out of here before this whole Settlement goes to-"

*BOOOOM* *RATATATATATATATATATA*

"Stay back!" Called out Kane.

They heard gunshots and explosions outside of the building, Kane kick the debris on the windows and he saw the Black Knights and the Britannian army. Knightmares clashing each other left and right, soldiers killing each other, tanks blasting and finally buildings falling. But by the looks of it, somehow the Black Knights got the upper hand since Zero dropped the platform that supports the city, that would also include Britannian Sutherlands and Glouscester falling.

"N-No...God no" Kane heard Liz's voice, she saw a Britannian family that resided within the building, crushed from the debris. He saw a hand of child still holding a teddy bear. Liz kneeled and tears flows from her eyes.

"Why did this happen? This family are not the same Britannians and they supported Princess Euphemia for making peace with the Japanese"

"Kane, what the hell is going on?" Shira asked while gritting her teeth.

Kane was going to answer her question, until he saw a squad of Britannian Soldiers.

"OVER THERE, THEY'RE MSF SOLDIERS!"

"OPEN FIRE, ELIMINATE THEM ALL!"

Kane readied his MX516 Custom that has tactical attachments like the Tac Scope, Laser Sight, Tactical Light, Extended Magazine and finally under barrel Grenade Launcher. Before the Britannian Soldiers fired their first shots. Kane took them out with his fast aim shots then let out a grenade shot.

After taking the first squad down, Kane rushed first then throws the flash bang grenade to blind them, good thing that his helmet visor has made against flash grenades so he won't get blind. The 2nd Squad of Britannian Army were still being blind from Kane's flash grenade, Kane took this opportunity to attack them by firing in full auto.

"Alright clear. Let's take their weapons with us" Kane responded after taking out 2 squads of Britannian Army then reloads his rifle.

The MSF soldiers quickly went to take the Britannian soldier's weapons and armed themselves.

"Come on, let's go" Said Kane.

"Where are we heading anyway?" Shira asked.

"We are heading to the edge of this city, away from the battlefield" Kane answered then he tried to contact somebody in his commutations

"Ocelot, can you hear me? I've found them!"

"Thank goodness we reached you, how are they?"

"They're fine, we lost few of our soldiers after the platforms collapsed, but we need to get out of here fast" the Heir of Nightwolf said, he then looked at the side of the city. The Gekkas from the Black Knights were making their move

"Do we have air transport from Morpho?" Asked Kane

"Negative, Morpho is not available right now" Ocelot responded "We still have one available helicopter to get you guys out but, you need to wait for 20 Minutes"

"I hate to say this, but we won't make it in 20 minutes" Kane was having a hard time to receive the news.

"Don't worry there is a weapon cache at the edge of the city" Ocelot reassures him, then continues "Your friend Sam requested to send the T-1 UGV before everything went to hell, it's useful when Amanda and others evac the city"

"The T-1, he finally built it?" Kane remembered when Sam and the R&D team were developing another unmanned drone to assist the MSF Infantries.

MSF's best scientist, Huey Emmerich, was fascinated with Sam's idea for more unmanned robots and helped Sam out, even though Huey and Strangelove were still in Ashford Academy.

"Then we use that to get to the extraction point" Kane said then kicks the gate and look at Amanda and others "come on let's move!"

Kane, Amanda, Elizabeth, Shira, the MSF soldiers and the kids were making their move. They managed to push the Britannian army away, going every corner to avoid the crossfire with Black Knights and Britannians. Chico somehow is helping a lot, he managed to take out the enemies even if he is just a child, but Amanda was still worried about his safety, Dafne and Akira were always acting as shields to protect Shira and Elizabeth thanks to their healing abilities, the MSF soldiers were also being helpful, they covered the left and right side, as well as the rear.

As for Kane, he moved like a cat and the Britannian soldiers were having a hard time to shoot him. While evading the bullets Kane shoots back with his rifle in an extreme reflex, then he throws the grenade to flash out the enemy soldiers that were bunking at the abandoned building acting like a machinegun pillbox. They finally reached to the streets where there were less enemies, thanks to the Black Knights push, so they decide to keep moving.

"Keep moving down to the street!" Kane told them. Then they forced themselves to get cover at a destroyed Sutherland "We need to get out of here fast!"

"Mr. Kane, aren't we gonna help our allies, the Black Knights?!" Chico asked, he saw the Black Knights were fighting off the Britannian army.

"I don't think so" Kane answered, which caused Chico, Amanda and other to be shocked at the statement

"Big Boss announced that their contract has been revoked for some reason"

"Contract revoked, why?" Amanda asked, she really wants to know why Big Boss suddenly revoked the contract from those people that are fighting for freedom.

"Look around you, Lady Amanda" Kane responds, then he points everywhere of the city that fell apart.

"Before this happened, Big Boss noticed something from Zero and they argued. Then he collapses the pillars and the platforms that holds the city without informing Big Boss"

Their eyes were widened, this whole city that were collapsed was all Zero's doing. Does Zero knows that there are good people living in those buildings? Not only Japanese, there were good Britannians that didn't support the system and the Social Darwinism...there were also Britannian/Japanese mix Family living in the building they stayed with. But now learning about this, Shira is now furious about this and now understood what Kane said.

"I can't believe it. Our contractor, did this" Said Dingo in anger.

*BOOOM*

Kane saw another squad of Britannian soldiers arriving, but they were not alone, there was a lone Sutherland guiding them, so Kane have some plan.

"Akira, you can still fly in 30 Ft?" Kane asked, he then took out something from his backpack.

"Yes Mr. Kane" Akira answered but he tilted his head in confusion "But why?"

"Here, when you fly up, drop this on top of the Sutherland's head" He hands over the C4 to Akira. This was what Big Boss uses for demolition. Then he turned at Dafne "Wait my signal, then we rush straight to finish them off, so go wild"

Dafne smirks, she understood what he meant. She retracted her claws ready to strike. Shira somewhat did not agree with this.

"Kane, what the hell are you doing?!" Shira grabs Kane's arm for answers "I thought that we were ordered not to help the Black Knights"

"No, we won't. But that's the only way we get to the extraction" Kane pointed out, then Shira let go his arm "Chico, use that Rocket Launcher and aim at the Sutherland and the rest of you cover us"

"Si, Mr. Kane!" Chico acknowledge then aim his RPG-7 at the Sutherland while Liz and the MSF soldiers nodded and readied their rifles.

"I hope you know what you're doing, Kane" Amanda reluctantly said, then readied her M516 rifle.

"Trust me Lady Amanda" Kane reassures her, then looks at Akira and gives him a nod "Akira now"

Akira nodded, he flew without the Britannians noticing him. When he finally reached on top of the Sutherland, Akira drops the C4 and it sticks on the top of the Sutherland's head.

Then Kane pressed the button of the C4 detonator.

*BOOOOM*

"WHAT THE HELL?!"

"SHIT, THE HEAD IS DAMAGED AND I'M BLIND HERE!" the pilot panicked.

This was the signal what Kane was talking about, he looked at Dafne then nods, gesturing her 'is go time'. Kane and Dafne rushed straight at the Britannian squad.

"LOOK IT'S THEM!"

"KILL THEM, OPEN FIRE!"

*RATATATATATATATATATA*

The Britannian Soldiers shoots at Kane and Dafne. Amanda, Chico, Shira, Elizabeth and the MSF soldiers opened fire at the Britannians, taking out 5 enemy soldiers while Kane fires back taking out 4. Then proceed to give new orders.

"Dafne, take out the rest!" Kane orders Daphne and she nodded "I'll take care of that incapacitated Knightmare"

Dafne's eyebrow raised in confusion at his plan, how was he was going to deal an Knightmare? But she decides to shrug it. She sprinted straight ahead of Kane, the Britannian Soldeirs were keep firing their guns but Dafne let out all of her claws and her inner beast. She jumps to pounce on 2 Britannian
soldiers in front of her, she upper slash to slit the throat at the one that tried to shoot her in point blank then spins to stab the one behind her, impaling his head. Next she goes to two slash at 3 soldiers trying to throw some grenades. After killing the grenadiers, she kicked one grenade at the sandbag where one Britannian Soldier was covered to reload his rifle but it's too late, the grenade is now beside him…

"Son of a bit-"

*BOOOM*

After taking out the stragglers, the headless Sutherland had no idea what's going on so he keeps on shooting like a maniac, hoping he hits something. Kane saw this opportunity and he reached to the Sutherland, he slides between the Knightmare's legs shooting in full lead at the joint parts underneath, causing the Sutherland to drop down because of the damaged joints. When Kane stopped his sliding, he aimed his rifle at the back part where the cockpit is, then he let out a powerful glowing blue grenade round, killing the pilot inside. It is revealed that his rifle is loaded with Celerium rounds in case he fights without his Knightmare Veltro. That caused Chico, Akira and everyone else mouths gape. He has the experience to dealt Knightmares on foot.

After destroying the Knightmare and taking out the whole squad, Kane reloads his rifle with new magazines and grenade round then suddenly looks at them with a confused look.

"What?"

"That was amazing!" Said Jackal in awe.

"Wow Mr. Kane, you are awesome!" Chico praised him.

"For a former Britannian noble, you are one hell of a soldier" Shira complimented with a smirk.

"Well, I am a Nightwolf after all" He replies. Then he pulls the lever of MX516 Rifle

"My family were born to fight and protect for the great Britannia Empire"

"But not so great right now, since Charles Zi Britannia became the Emperor" Shira hissed, Kane didn't mind what she said because the Empire that he and his family knew was nothing but complete disgrace

"Shira, for god sake" Liz elbowed her lover and that caused Shira to feel bad.

"Oh shit, sorry I didn't mean to-"

"No it's fine, I'm not offended about that and besides this empire is nothing but disgrace" Kane reassured her, then he looked at the Britannian insignia on the destroyed Sutherland making him growl "Let's go we are almost there"

Kane went ahead first, Amanda, Shira, Eliza and the MSF soldiers looked with gloomy face feeling sorry for the Heir of Nightwolf while Akira flew down to reunite with Dafne and Chico.

It was no secret in Mother Base that Kane's family was assassinated by the very empire the swore to protect.

5 minutes later they finally reached the warehouse where it stored the T-1 at the shipping crate. They were able to avoid the carnage, luckily no Black Knights spotted them.

"Alright, were here" Kane contacted Ocelot.

"The T-1 is in a shipping crate, right below you" Ocelot replies back.

"Wait Mr Kane" Dafne called Kane, she somehow sniffs something "I smell people inside"

"People inside?" Kane activates his visor to scan the warehouse and it shows 15 red glint human shape meaning they are enemies.

"15 Britannian Soldiers, gather up here in warehouse"

"What should we do?" Asked Cuckoo.

"Chico, take my rifle" Kane hands over his MX516 Custom to Chico, then took something out of his weapon case, a shotgun.

"Wait, isn't that SPAS-12?" Amanda asked. She knew that shotgun and it was mainly used by C.I.A. Black Ops soldiers and Noriega's personal guards back in their original world.

"Yeah, I was fascinated with this gun" Kane answered. He load it with shotgun shells that glows blue light "Yep it was made from Celerium, according to Miller, this shotgun has a 12 gauge autoloader, it's not just pump action, you can also switch into Semi-Auto fire"

"You're right about that, SPAS-12 is an awesome shotgun, you can load the dragon breath shells" Amanda said, Chico flinched because he remembers the stories about dragon breath SPAS-12 that was used in Vietnam War, it not just blast you but you will burned alive as well.

"So, what's the plan?" Asked Spider.

"Stay here and guard this area" Kane answered, he pumped the shotgun and adjusted the metal stock.

"You sure about this, Kane?" asked Cuckoo, wanting he and the other surviving soldiers to help him.

"It's ok, trust me. Besides, some of you are still injured, I don't want any more soldiers lose their lives here" Said Kane.

"Very well" Nodded Jackal.

"I'll call you all after things are clear"

"Are you sure you can handle this yourself?" Liz asked in worried tone.

"You don't need to worry, here" Kane reassures her, then he gave them a tablet "It's connected to my helmet HUD, you can watch whatever I see"

"Whoa, that is useful" Shira took it, then saw on the tablet screen, it shows Kane's HUD.

"Whoaaaaa" Chico, Dafne and Akira were fascinated from Kane's equipment.

Next Kane took out an 1911 pistol in his holster to check his ammo count ,but this isn't a normal .45 pistol like the one what Big Boss used, it's an AMT Hardballer .45 Longslide with Laser sight also known as the Killer 7. Amanda nodded with a complete approval, this pistol is more powerful than a
normal 1911 pistol.

"i'm going in" Kane puts back his .45 Longslide in his holster and readied his SPAS-12, then heads to the door "Wish me luck"

"Be careful in there" Liz said, Kane nodded, then he went inside the warehouse.

…

Plays the OST "DEADLOCK" from Grisaia No Kajitsu

…

Inside the Warehouse everything was quiet until Kane heard some chatter from Britannian soldiers that were gathered inside and they were trying to search for something. Kane switched his SPAS-12 to his Killer 7 to take a long aim.

"I'm telling you, there were MSF soldiers here before the Special Zone" one of Britannian Soldier stated.

"I thought that this is their hideout" another one said with a disappointed tone "It sucks and I was hoping we could get Big Boss or Zero"

"Spread out, they are maybe here hiding, keep your eyes open-" the Sergeant issued the orders until one of the soldier noticed something.

"Ummm sarge, I don't want to interrupt you but…" the soldier pointed his finger at the sergeant's helmet "There is a red dot light on your head"

"What are you talking-"

*BANG*

Before he could finish his sentence, a powerful shot came out. Then it created a large hole on his head even when he was equipped with a helmet, this caused the soldiers to start to panic.

"SHIT WE LOST SARGE!"

"SPREAD OUT, FIND THEM AND KILL THEM, LET'S AVENGE SERGEANT!"

They spread out into two groups, One is heading to the left side of the warehouse while the other goes to the part where the crates are kept.

Suddenly, Kane appeared behind them and shooting with his Killer 7 in headshots. After taking out the 2 he hears some footsteps, he then noticed a reflection from the destroyed glass. One of the Britannian soldiers tried to stab him with a combat knife so Kane did a 180 spin, grabbed the wrist where the knife was, and then let out 2.45 caliber rounds to the chest, killing him.

Next, he heard another appearing at the doorway, he crouched down and headshot the soldier leaving a huge hole in his left eye. After all the close encounter, a Britannian soldier let out a full auto fire from his assault rifle to Kane, but he was too agile to hit him, Kane rolls under the old table, shot 2 rounds at the enemy's knee cap, causing him to drop down. Then he finished him by double tap. Kane reloaded his Killer 7 then switched to his SPAS-12, he heads up to the cat walk to engage another group of Britannian soldiers

"OVER HERE, I HEARD GUNSHOTS!"

" Shit, we lost them!" They arrived too late, they scanned the area until…

*BAAM*

One of his buddies dropped dead from a powerful Celerium Shotgun Shell, they looked up to see it was Kane aiming his SPAS-12 shotgun. Kane let out some slugs at 5 Britannian soldiers before they could retaliate, after that he went down to finish off the other team. While he took cover behind a pillar, he reloaded another round of slugs and then waited. Another team arrived but when the acting team leader headed first to the pillar, he was greeted by Kane's SPAS-12 Barrel.

*BAAM*

It blasted the team leader like a rag doll, then the next victim was blasted. Next, he shoots the legs from another soldier to drop down, then he finished him with another round from his shotgun. Kane was about to reload his shotgun, but suddenly he was tackled by another Britannian soldier. He tried to grab his weapon, but it was futile when Kane grabbed his Killer 7 up then let out 3 shots on the soldier, killing
him and letting his shotgun go. After that, another Britannian Soldier tried to beat Kane with his steel baton from behind, but Kane was fast enough to turn around and shoot him. Kane reloaded his SPAS-12 again and he was greeted with 4 Britannian soldiers. They fired in full auto assault rifle, fortunately Kane was wearing an armor that withstands bullets. After reloading his shotgun Kane fired powerful slugs at those enemy soldiers, 2 went down while the other 2 separated. One tried to flank him, but Kane's reflexes was faster than his, so he blasted the soldie. On the other side the last Britannian Soldier tried to kill Kane with a grenade. But he blasted the soldier with slug shots. The soldier falls down and then explodes due to the grenade for not throwing it.

Kane let out a breath after everything was over, he putted his finger at his metal like wolf ear on his helmet and contacted everyone outside.

"Okay, shows over" Kane called in through his comm "All clear"

…

End of OST
…

Outside, their mouths were completely wide open, their minds were trying to properly process after watching Kane's HUD video.

He just annihilated 15 Britannian Soldiers inside of the warehouse like nothing... Amanda was not gonna lie, this guy can be the next Big Boss in the future. he may not be good when it's with stealth mission, but missions like fast reaction assault or heavy rescues, Kane does a better job on these and she is grateful for the rescue now.

Shira and Elizabeth were looking at each other, thinking on how Kane grew up as battle hardened soldier. Miller told them about him losing his parents then being raised and trained by a Russian fighter then went country to country where Britannia occupied.

As for Dafne and Akira they thought that he was kinda like an enhanced human. The way he moved and his reflexes were not normal as human being. If Dr. Simmons was alive and Kane was still a child, he would have kidnapped him and do horrible experiments on him like how Dafne and Akira experienced.

The MSF soldiers were amazed and in awe at Kane's performance. He was really good, almost on par with Boss.

Chico was having stars on his eyes, now he has another person to be idolized, first is Big Boss and now is Kane Nightwolf.

*COMMS ON*

"Alright all clear " Kane spoke through his comm.

"Ughhh...Y-yeah, we saw that" Amanda shook her head back to reality

"We're heading in, let's Chico"

"Si, Amanda" Chico replied, he grabs Kane's rifle then together went inside the warehouse.

Now inside the warehouse, they saw a bunch a corpse of Britannian soldiers laying on the floor. They looked a bit horrified at the mess that Kane caused with his shots of Killer 7 and SPAS-12.

Elizabeth was fighting so hard to not puke and Shira was comforting her.

The MSF soldiers were used to killings, so the scene didn't affect them much, but they were nonetheless feeling a bit unsettled about it.
Dafne and Akira were flinching from Kane's work while Amanda and Chico didn't have a problem with lots of corpse, because back in their work before they met Big Boss and joining the MSF, FSLN had a lots of enemies. A lot of people died and they witnessed tons of corpse in their country, Nicaragua.

After walking pass all those dead bodies, they saw Kane finally finding the shipping crate and tried to open it.

"Sorry for the mess I made" Kane apologized while he took the crowbar laying on an old table

"It's not really a pleasant one"

"No worries, I've seen a lot of corpses in my country while we fought for our revolution" Amanda shrugged her shoulders.

"We are used to it. Besides, this is what war is like" Said Hyrax.

"To tell you the truth, you've made one hell of a work" Shira praised then looked at one of the corpses "They deserved it too"

"Well, at least they didn't notice this crate" Kane said. He used the crowbar to rip the box cover. It opened and finally saw what's inside.

"Here we go, the Unmanned Ground Vehicle, the T-1"

"2 centimeter armor plating, mounted with 2 Mini Guns on each arm part and 2 Missile Pods"
(Note: the T-1 is similar to the ones from Terminator 3 Rise of the Machine and Salvation but it has additional Missile Pods, since the NES Metal Gear game had a cover where Solid Snake looks like Kyle Reese, why not?)

"Ok, so how do we activate this?" Amanda asked.

"This terminal here is the control for T-1" Kane noticed the terminal at the side of the crate.

"That means, I'll stay and control this thing"

"Then me and Chico will stay with you, while Shira, Liza and the others will-"

"No, all of you need to go to the extraction and wait for the chopper" Kane interrupted then activates the controls, their eyes widened at what he said

"What no, we can't just leave you behind unguarded!" Amanda retorts.

"Kane, she is right" Liz in worried tone.

"At least have some of our soldiers stay with you!" Suggested Shira.

"She's right! We may be injured, but we can still fight!" Added Dingo.

"You all don't need to worry about me and besides, I'm still recruit" Kane reassures them, he calibrate the systems and the T-1 was almost online "All of you, are more important than I am"

"Hey, we don't treat newcomers like a bunch of expendables" Spoke Jackal, who has been in MSF for long while, during the Peace Walker incident.

"Big Boss never treat soldiers like that, we are around to help each other" Added Spider

"We may be mercenaries but we are more than soldiers for hire, we are family" Said Elephant.

They go on a long silence, Kane sighs in defeat. Whether they like it or not, they are his main priority and they need to head first to the extraction site.

"Thanks for worrying about me but you all still need to go first" Kane said, causing them to frown.

"Don't worry, I'll be right behind when you all arrive to the extraction point. Trust me, i'll be fine" Kane reassures then with a confident small smile.

Amanda still frowned, but decide to do what he said and giving them a nod gesture of 'let's go'

They were still worried about Kane's life. But they decided to trust him.

"Take care, Kane" Said Dingo. Kane nodded at him.

Now the T-1 was finally online and it was ready to head out the warehouse.

"Ocelot, the T-1 is online, what's the situation with the chopper?" Kane contacted Ocelot through his comm

"The chopper will arrive in 6 minutes" Ocelot replied "You've better be there in extraction"

"Then that will be good enough, Kane out" Kane ends his transmission with Ocelot, then he look at Amanda, Chico and others "Get ready, I'll control the T-1 to clear a path to the extraction so stay behind it!"

T-1 optics went on, then fired the warehouse doors, ripping it apart and heads out.

The reinforcements from Britannia arrived with a battalion. the T-1 unleashed its bullets from the mini gun fire and let out some missiles to take out incoming APC and one Gloucester.

"Good, those mini guns can go through the walls and armor, the missile pods helps to destroy the vehicles and Knightmares" Kane praised then looked at Amanda

"Go now, the T-1 will clear the path, so follow it!"

"Alright, but be sure to get there when we are at the extraction site" Amanda said with serious look "We have enough dead people and I don't want you added to the list"

"Like I said, I'll be right behind you when you and others get to the extraction, now go!"

"Okay...be safe" the former Commander of Sandinistas patted his shoulder, then she turned to her brother and others "Come on, let's head out and stay behind the T-1!"

They all nodded and left to follow the T-1. While they're outside, the T-1 moved forward to assist Amanda and her friends. Another group of Britannian army just arrived but the T-1 slaughtered them to clear the path.

Pushing forward to get to the extraction 2 Britannian, VTOL gunships appeared as escorts for3 Sutherlands that were attached on VTOL transport.

The T-1 picked it up, then rolls up the mini guns to take out VTOL gunships and fires several missiles to take out the Knightmares with VTOL transport, they tried to evade those missiles, but they failed because the missiles were homing guided.

Now that the Britannian air support has been dealt with, Amanda and others had finally arrived to the extraction site.

They noticed the MSF helicopter. It's Mi-24D also known as Hind-D. While waiting to land the chopper, a missile was alerted but it was not headed to the MSF Hind, it was headed to the T-1 instead.

With that, they lost the machine that protected them and the source came from another Britannian VTOL gunship that just arrived and it targeted them next. The MSF Hind-D attacked by unleashing the vulcan fire and rocket pods to take out the VTOL Gunship.

They finally let out their breaths, everything was safe now that the MSF Hind-D landed to extract them. Then Amanda called Kane.

Back to the Warehouse
…

Kane lost the connection of the T-1, meaning that it was destroyed. He turned off the console then he threw a grenade on it, so nobody in Britannia would learn their technology and information.

*COMMS ON*

"Kane it's me, we finally arrived to the extraction, but we lost the T-1" Amanda spoke through the comm

"The chopper also arrived, we are waiting for you, so hurry up"

"Alright, I'm heading there right now" Kane ends his comm, but before he left, somebody pointed a gun at the back of his head.

"Don't move" The voice of a Britannian girl was heard behind him

"So, you are the one slaughtered those search team, you bastard. Turn around slowly."

Kane turns around slowly and got a good look at the maiden who was pointing the pistol at him.

She is blonde with twisted pigtails, has a mole on her right cheek, and green eyes. She wears a unique Britannian officer uniform. A white button sleeveless shirt, a red long-sleeve jacket, a black and red corset and a combination worn over a short white skirt and finally she wears a military officer-style cap when wearing her unique outfit. That means she is some kind of Knight from a different division. She is not only armed with a Britannian standard pistol, she has a sword holster on her left hip but Kane noticed something.

"She looks kinda similar to Orpheus" Kane though. Ever since he joined MSF and meeting the staff, he a met another newcomer that belonged to the group called the Peace Maker and their main operator is Orpheus, also known as Oz.

"now drop those weapons, do anything stupid you will regret it" the Blonde Britannian Girl threatens Kane

"Okay, I'll take off my shotgun sling on my shoulder"

He took out the sling then holds his SPAS-12 in both of his hands, when he was about to drop his shotgun, he noticed her gaze at the corpses. That would be his opportunity to strike. He used the stock that has a hook at the end and hooked her hand that was armed with her pistol. Then pulled to force her drop her pistol. After losing her gun, she steps back then armed herself with the sword to fight back. but Kane already had his gun pointed at her.

"Damn you, disarming my firearm, so you could force me to fight with a sword while you are armed with a gun" she snarled then lowered her sword in defeat " Disgusting, just like the terrorist"

"I can shoot you, right here, right now. But you thought wrong about me and MSF" Kane still aimed his SPAS-12 at her but he decided to lower it "We are not terrorist and I too know how to fight fair"

Kane pumps the slugs out until it's empty, then used his shotgun as a spear and went into a fighting stance. The Britannian girl's eyes widened, she thought that all the enemies of Britannia are mostly terrorists and mercenaries. She thought they are the same, but this man wants to fight her fair and square.

She attacked first with a thrusting attack, but Kane hit it with his shotgun with a right hit, causing her to stumble right, next she proceeded to upper slash, Kane slammed his shotgun down to stop her attack then hooked her arm to force her up, he performed a spinning move while hooking her arm to cause her stumble back. She yelps while shocked on how he moved. Je moved like a Britannian warrior and now they're on a distance.

"You're good but that sword skill needs work" He complimented while on a fighting stance.

"For a gun for hire, you are good" She started to praise him "Tell me, are you a Britannian knight?"

"Go find out yourself" Kane decided to attack first and this time she is in her defensive stance. He performed the one two combos hit on her arms. Then spins to hit her stomach, she recoiled and kept her distance after seeing how good he is. Kane decided to end this duel and ran straight to her since he was wasting a lot of time now. She attacked again, even with the pain from her arm. When she raised her sword for a horizontal slash, he placed his left leg to lock her right leg then tackled her, she tripped on her back and then he slammed his SPAS-12 on her sword and…
*BANG* *BANG*

Kane used his Killer 7 once again to shoot her, but missed on purpose. The bullets hit the walls next to hr head.

She was sweating like hell, she thought she was gonna die. Now the laser point light is pointed on her forehead.

"Sorry, I wanted to continue this duel a little bit longer, but I've got to go and…huh?" Kane noticed something, he saw what she was wearing, a necklace that looks like a key with a wolf head design but it's in half. Somehow, he knew that necklace.

"What? Why are you looking at me like that?" she asked with venom

"Where did you get that?" Kane points his finger at her necklace.

"Why do you care? it's none of your business" the blonde Britannian girl snarled.

"I just want to know why a noble knight like you have a low cost trinket"

"This is not just a trinket, this is a real treasure for me" she said while holding her necklace "An important person gave this to me, so I will not get this off me, even in my cold corpse"

Kane started to piece it together, he remember that necklace, it was a momento for a great friendship, it was whole but detached in half because the another one is to another important person… Then he connected it.

"it can't be...Oldrin?" Kane whispered, he knows who she is...that pigtail Britannian girl who is so close to him is none other than Oldrin Zevon.

Oldrin tilted her head in confusion, somehow, he knows her name.

*COMMS ON*

"Kane, where are you?!" Amanda called him "We are still waiting for you!"

"I'm on my way, got a little busy here" he replied while pointing his Killer 7 at Oldrin.

"You've better hurry, the pilot just informed us that the Britannian reinforcement ships are firing their cannons as artillery strike and it's gonna hit in that area where the warehouse is" Amanda explained the situation.

Kane's eyes underneath of his helmet were completely wide, those Britannian ships are going to fire without knowing that one of their own are still here, he needed to act fast and save Oldrin out of this area.

*CRASH*

The roof of the warehouse ripped open and it shows a Gloucester appearing above it, but this is a modified one, with an attached floating unit and it has designs of the Knights of Round.

"Oldrin, I've finally found you!" the voice of a women spoke through the speakers, then the Gloucester saw Kane pointing his gun at Oldrin

"YOU! GET AWAY FROM HER!"

The modified Gloucester fired at Kane without hitting Oldrin, he did an acrobatic move like front flip and double backflipped to evade the shots.

After evading those shots, he hid behind a pillar to cover.

"Monica, I'm glad you're here!" Oldrin was relieved that her fellow comrade and friend has arrived.

"What the...Monica? She is a Knight of Round?" Kane was shocked that not only he finally met Oldrin but another important person in his life as well, Monica Krushevsky.

"I'm glad you're alright as well, but we better get out of here" Monica informed Oldrin.

"I've got a word from the Admiral in the fleet that they are gonna bomb this area"

"Wait, we need to get the man I've encountered! We should capture him and get information out of him about Big Boss and Militaire Sans Frontieres!" Suggested Oldrin.

"Leave him, we are out of time" the Knight of Twelve replied .

"Let him die from our fire cannon, we can capture any of them another time"

She nodded, she didn't have time to capture and interrogate him. Monica's Gloucester hand lowered down so she can hop on it, once Oldrin is on the hand, Monica's Gloucester used it's Float Unit to fly away, but Oldrin took one look at the warehouse and still thought on why he knows her name.

Kane finally calmed down his nerves. Oldrin and Monica were now at least safe from artillery bombing.

*BOOM* *BOOM* *BOOM* *BOOM*

*COMMS ON*

"KANE IT HAS BEGUN!" Amanda shouted "WE HAVE TO GO NOW!"

"I'M GOING, BUT TELL THE PILOT TAKE OFF!" Kane replied and started to run.

"WHAT THE HELL DO YOU MEAN?!" Shira this time was talking through his comms "HELL NO, WE CAN'T LEAVE YOU!"

"NO YOUR NOT, JUST FLY AWAY!" he said then goes on the road "HEAD TO THE END OF THE PLATFORM!"

"ALRIGHT WE WILL WAIT FOR YOU THERE!" Amanda understood then tells the pilot "VAMONOS!" (Let's go)

"OKAY!" The pilot answered.

Kane rushed and used his parkour skills to avoid the destroyed cars, Britannian vehicles, destroyed Knightmares and avoiding the ship ordinance too. When he reached to the edge of the city platform, he saw the MSF Hind-D flew by and ready to pick him up, but suddenly the ordinance hits the ground and then platform gives in and Kane falls.

"NOOOO!" Amanda shouted

"MR. KANE!" Chico joined too.

The MSF soldiers were also looking in shock.
Shira and Elizabeth hugged each other when they saw Kane fell.

He was able to catch the metal pipe that was attached to the ground. Since he saw the platform is on the side position, he had no choice but to let go of the pipe then slide down while the cities were starting to fall, Kane barely avoided the falling cities and destroyed Knightmares, but when he reached to the edge, is nothing but a cliff now. The MSF Hind-D flew low to chase Kane where he fell ,then the pilot called him.

"HEY, JUMP FOR IT!" Kane understood he was is out of platforms to slide down. He then used all his strength to jump and reach the MSF Hind-D.

Kane was finally at the door hatch of the Hind-D, but started to slip and was about to fall until Amanda and Chico grabbed his right and pulled him inside. After retrieving Kane, the Hind-D flew away from Tokyo Settlement.

"Yo, that was one hell of a rescue mission you got there!" The pilot said in a surprised tone

" You did a great job at saving Amanda and the others"

"Si, if wasn't for him, we would be dead right now" Amanda pat Kane's shoulder "Gracias, Kane"

"Gracias Mr. Kane" Chico thanked Kane, then gives the modified Rifle back to his owner, Kane pat Chico's head.

The MSF soldiers approached him was thanked him too for saving them.

"Thank you for coming for us, Kane" Said Dingo gratefully.

"Yeah, we owe you one" Added Elephant.

Kane let out a small smile and nodded.

"Thanks again Kane" Shira again was thankful to Kane while holding Liz's hand.

"I don't know would have happened, if we died back there" Liz said then lookd at Dafne and Akira sleeping beside Kane "Dafne and Akira would have lost their parents once again"

"Hey, it's my job after all, and my first mission" Kane replied then looked at the pilot

"Thanks for the extraction. You are one hell of a pilot"

"Heh, what can I say, I'm a crazy pilot" the Pilot smirked then looked at Kane "by the way, call me Pequod, at your service"

Kane nodded then looked at the window, then the comms went on. It was still static but they can still hear it. it was Kazuhira Miller. He informs everyone to head back to the Mother Base, Amanda and the others received the transmission as well.

"So, what now?" Pequod asked after Miller's distress call.

"Take Amanda and others straight to the Mother Base" Kane responded.

"What about you?"

"Drop me at Eliza's ship, I'm gonna retrieve my Knightmare Veltro" Kane answered, he look still looked at the window, watching at the horizon still thinking about what would happen if Oldrin and Monica meets him at the battlefield...

…

Ashford Academy

…

The Lancelot followed the Gawain to Ashford Academy, where the Gawain suddenly stopped in midair, specifically on the Council members room.

"You've taken hostages?! Some one-on-one fight this is!" Said Suzaku furiously.

"That's entirely your own fault for rejecting my offers to join us" Replied Lelouch, then on the screen he saw Sayoko hiding behind the tress.

"Now, regret this ridiculous set of aesthetics you cling to!" Said Lelouch as he aimed at the Lancelot.

"Zero!" Suzaku charged at the Gawain. The Gawain shot at Lancelot, but he dodged it by landing to the ground and dash to it.

"Go!" C.C ordered to Sayoko, who pressed a trigger, which activated a trap for the Lancelot.

The Lancelot suddenly lost its power once it entered in the field.

"What?!" Exclaimed Suzaku. He then saw the devices, the same ones that were used to trap him before.

"Zero! You trick people to the very end! You betray them!" Barked Suzaku.

"I don't have time to argue who is the bigger hypocrite here" Scoffed Lelouch. Then the Gawain started to fly away to the bureau.

"Farewell, Kururugi Suzaku"

"DAMN IT!" Suzaku cursed as he punched the control panel.

…

Back to the Tokyo settlement, the viceroy palace

…

The Britannians were preparing themselves against the enemy forces, although many were feeling nervous and were losing a bit of hope after the initial attack.

They snapped out of their thoughts when Guilford and the Glaston Knights arrived.

"Time to raise the morale" Thought Guilford.

"Men, hear me out!" Spoke Guilford through the speaker, catching the attentions of all the soldiers.

"This may be our final stand, but do not fear! We've got good news. Our reinforcements are arriving at this very moment. So, as long as we hold the line, we'll be able to push them back!" This one seemed to raise the Britannian soldiers' spirits, but many were still feeling hopeless.

"Not just that… I have also received reports that Militaire Sans Frontieres and their leader Big Boss have left the Black Knights!" This one caught the attention of every Britannian soldiers.

"I'm not sure what really happened, but it is very clear that they left the Black Knights and they won't be attacking us any longer!" This raised the soldier's morals greatly.

"Now is our chance…. to fight back!" Shouted Guilford, followed by cheers and roars from the soldiers.

"Lord Guilford, the Black Knights have arrived, as well as the Gawain!" informed Claudio.

"Activate the turrets!" Commanded Guilford.

Moments later, the turrets appeared on the sides of the bureau and started to rain bullets on all the Black Knights forces.

While they were firing at the Black Knights, the Gawain approached in midair.

"Their defenses are as stiff as I expected" Commented Lelouch.

"Should you really be so laid back about this? Enemy reinforcements are arriving. If they start bombing us, it's all over." Said C.C as the screen showed an army of Britannian aircrafts approaching from behind the bureau.

Lelouch just chuckled, he put his hands on the controls of the Gawain.

"Our energy's filler has been replenished, hasn't it?" Said Lelouch ready to fire the Gawain's cannon at the aircrafts.

Once it was ready, the Gawain fired at them.

"Guilford, the Gawain!" Claudio warned to Guilford.

He looked up to see the Gawain decimating the reinforcements.

Guilford snarled at seeing it. Then he saw the Gawain flying from above the bureau. He had a feeling that Zero would most likely attack them from the other sides or from above.

"Claudio, hold this position! Don't let the Black Knights destroy our turrets!" Ordered Guilford.

"Understood, lord Guilford, but what will you do?"

"I'm going after the Gawain" Said Guilford while focusing on the Gawain.

"But lord Guilford, are you sure about this? The Gawain is a powerful knightmare!" Said Claudio.

"I know. But someone must stop it before It destroys us"

Claudio looked a bit conflicted. On one hand, he wanted to tell Guilford that going against the Gawain is suicide, but on the other hand, they need to stop the Gawain from attacking from the other direction and the ones who had more experience on fighting are both Guilford and Darlton.

"Hold on, Guilford!" The two turned to see that it was Darlton approaching.

"If you are going to face against Zero, then we should both go. We are Cornelia's knight, if we fight together, we may stand a chance against it!" Suggested Darlton.

"Darlton, I wish you could go with me, but we need someone here to command our troops!" replied Guilford.

"Don't worry, my lord! We Glaston Knights will take care of the command!" Spoke Claudio.

Darlton and Guilford looked at him. They wanted to argue, but time was being wasted as the Gawain was on top of the bureau.

"Very well. Darlton, let's move!" Guilford quickly said as he used his Knightmare and dashed to the top of the palace.

They used their slash harken to reach to the top. While they were on it, Guilford received a transmission from someone he knew... The Knight of Nine, Nonette Eneagram.

"Lord Guilford! How's your status?!" Asked Nonette.

"Lady Nonette! Glad to hear from you! Our soldiers are holding the defenses while waiting for the reinforcements!" Replied Guilford.

"We are also going after Zero! He has the Gawain floating on top of the palace, most likely to attack us from above. So, we are going to try to stop him!" Added Darlton.

Nonette was silent for a bit while thinking what they said. Fighting against the Gawain is almost a suicide mission. But then, she thought that it may be a good opportunity. If they can stall Zero, she and the reinforcements may arrive in time.

"Understood. Know that new Britannian reinforcements and I are almost there. So survive as long as you can!" Said Nonette.

"Yes, my lady!" Both Guilford and Darlton said.

Moments later, the Gawain landed on top of the palace, which looks like a large garden. Lelouch was curious at the garden when he first saw it on air, so he decided to land to take a look at it before taking over the palace.

"This place, looks like…" Muttered Lelouch.

"Yes. Aries Villa" Said C.C, which surprised Lelouch.

"How do you know that?" Questioned Lelouch.

C.C didn't reply for a second, as if she was hesitating.

"… I'll tell you some day, when the time comes" C.C responded.

Lelouch looked suspiciously at C.C, wondering what kind of secrets was C.C hiding.

"Zero, you've finally shown your face"

Lelouch and C.C looked to the screen to see who it was.

It was Guilford and Darlton.

"Gilbert Guilford, Andreas Darlton… Fancy meeting both of you here" Said Lelouch with a condescending tone.

"The feelings not mutual, Zero. We are going to put a stop of this rebellion of yours" Said Guilford with venom since Zero was the one who shot Cornelia.

"And avenge our princess, Cornelia!" Added Darlton.

"Cornelia was a murderer; all I did was deliver the justice that she deserved for such crime" Stated Lelouch.

"No, Zero! You are wrong!" Protested Darlton.

"We know her highness very well! She would never do such a thing, especially with what she had done to princess Euphemia! Something must had happened to her!" barked Guilford. Although they are trying to discuss with Zero, this is actually part of their plan on stalling Zero until reinforcements arrives.

Lelouch thought about it and he was tempted to discuss about it, but he figured that it was just a waste of time.

"There is nothing else to talk about what Cornelia had done. She is no better than Clovis, slaughtering innocent Japanese in the ghettos and showing their superiority over conquered Areas" Stated Lelouch.

The statement infuriated Darlton and Guilford. It is true that Cornelia killed all the civilians in the Saitama Ghetto, but she was not like those greedy nobles. She was one of the most noble princess out of all the other Britannian princesses, she always wanted to maintain peace for her nation and cared for her family, especially her sister Euphemia and the deceased Lady Marianne whom she greatly admires.

"We are done with this topic; it is time to show our independence to Britannia!" Proclaimed Lelouch as he activated the slash harkens on both Gawain's fingers and shot at them.

Darlton and Guilford spread to the opposite directions and dashed to attack the Gawain on both sides. The Gawain tried to spin so the slash harkens can slash circularly, but due to the giant size and being a prototype, it spined slowly.

Thanks to the Gloucesters landspinners, they were able to circle around the Gawain and dodging its attacks carefully.

"Now, Darlton!" Shouted Guilford. Darlton understood what Guilford was planning.

Guilford dashed forward with sword aimed horizontally at the Gawains left leg, while Darlton aimed with the lance at the other leg.

*SLASH!*

Guilford slashed the leg and Darlton hit the other leg, which caused a good damage.

"Damn it!" Cursed Lelouch as he tried attack again with the slash harkens.

But they both dodged the attack and dashed away.

Darlton and Guilford proceeded to shoot at the Gawain with their rifles. Darlton aimed to the body while Guilford aimed to the arms.

"I thought the specs on this thing were overwhelming!" Cursed Lelouch again, feeling dumb for facing them head straight with the Gawain. He then changed the Gawain to flight mode which is more efficient for fighting.

"Damn, it took flight and it's too far away for our slash harkens!" Said Guilford.

Then they saw the Gawain charging its Hadron Cannon.

"Darlton! Look out!" Warned Guilford. Darlton quickly maneuvered his Knightmare and they both quickly dashed away to avoid the cannon.

"They are like annoying flies!" Commented Lelouch as he tried to aim at them. Using his mind, he managed to calculate their trajectory and follow which movements they would take.

"Got you!" Said Lelouch as he managed to aim at least one, at this moment he was aiming at Darlton.

But just when he was about fire, something unexpected happened…

*BOOM!*

Something landed on the garden, catching their attention. But the impact caused a small smoke around, covering it.

"What the?" Said Darlton with a confused tone.

The smoke started to dissipate and they were surprised to see who it was.

It was a Knightmare on its knees, a Gloucester model, with revolvers…. And with the MSF logo on its shoulder.

"Sorry for the interruption, gentlemen" Spoke the unmistaken voice of Ocelot through the speaker as his Knightmare stood up.

"Militaire Sans Frontieres, here?!" Asked Darlton in surprise.

"What the hell are you doing here, Ocelot?" Questioned Lelouch with venom, the last thing he wanted is to deal with MSF right now.

"Ocelot?" Wondered Guilford hearing for the first time that name.

"It's mainly because of…THAT" Ocelot pointed behind the Gawain.

They all turned around, to see that a giant orange spherical Knightmare appear slowly from below.

"ALL HAIL BRITANNIA!" Boomed the voice of Jeremiah Gottwald.

"That voice…!" Said Darlton in shock as he recognized that voice

"Jeremiah Gottwald?!" Finished Guilford.

Jeremiah looked down at them and to his surprise he saw the Gawain and through it, Zero.

"What? Could it be? Zero?! Fate is really blessing me today!" Shouted Jeremiah happily, then he saw Darlton and Guilford.

"My, my, it's a pleasure to see you again, my lords!" Greeted Jeremiah.

"Jeremiah! B-But how?! You died!" Questioned Guilford.

"Oh yes, I did die. But thanks to our scientists, I was brought back to life. And I must say, I have never felt so alive!" Said Jeremiah in glee.

"What are you doing here?" Asked Darlton with caution.

"Oh do not worry, I'm not here to kill you or Guilford, we are both on the same side after all!" Reassured Jeremiah, then he focused on the Gawain and Leopardus.

"I have a serious score to settle with these two, Zero and Ocelot!" Claimed Jeremiah.

…

15 minutes earlier

…

Outside of the battlefield, Ocelot and 5 Ocelot units were clearing the area of their main hidden base in Japan in order to prepare for the arrival of the evacuated MSF staff members. So far, they were able to set a road, which isn't long fortunately, and station some MSF soldiers for the protection.

"Everything clear?" Asked Ocelot.

"All clear, commander!" Replied one of the Ocelot Units.

"Good, any strange activity or hostiles around, inform me quickly"

"Yes, sir!"

Ocelot then looks his surroundings. They were currently in the north-west side of the Tokyo Settlement and it was chaotic. Burned buildings, explosions, bullets firing everywhere and the rebels getting very close to the Viceroy Palace.

"Rebellion at its finest" commented Ocelot. He kinda wished that he could have gone with Big Boss to Mother Base. Not that he didn't like here, but he was feeling a bit bored. At least in Mother Base, he could get some action, like that time during the invasion of Mother Base.

"Commander Ocelot! We've got a signal!" Suddenly spoke one of the Ocelot units.

"What kind of signal?"

"It seems that it's coming from the…underground?" Replied the Ocelot unit with a bit of uncertainty

"Underground?" Wondered Ocelot. "Where is it located?"

"It's… a few miles from you on the east side!" Informed the Ocelot Unit.

Right after he said that, the whole ground exploded and debris spread around.

"What the?!" Said Ocelot in surprise.

Then from the smoke, it emerged the giant Knightmare, Siegfried, and it was facing at the Viceroy Palace direction.

"ALL HAIL BRITANNIA!" The voice of Jeremiah boomed around the area.

"What the hell is that?" Wondered Ocelot, seeing for the first time this type of Knightmare.

Jeremiah then heard a small beep from the Knightmare, indicating that it detected a Knightmare. He turned around to see a very familiar Knightmare.

"You…You! I know you! You are that Militaire Sans Frontieres Knightmare with the revolvers…Ocelot!" Announced Jeremiah.

"That voice… You are that member from the purist faction, Jeremiah Gottwald, aren't you?" Said Ocelot, a bit surprised to see this guy again.

"What luck! What fate! What are the odds to find one of the people who made fun of me!" Marveled Jeremiah with a crazed tone.

"He seems to have lost his mind… great" Muttered Ocelot with annoyance. It seems that this fight is going to be hard.

"I shall enjoy disposing you, prepare yourself!" Jeremiah then charged at Ocelot.

Ocelot then quickly dashed to the left side to dodge the attack. He went behind the debris of a building and took cover

"Damn, that's fast" Said Ocelot in amazement. He then drew out his revolvers and twirled them for a moment.

"OCELOT!" Jeremiah shouted as he charged at him again.

Ocelot maneuvered his Knightmare and jumped to the left side, which lead him to the street that goes to the Viceroy Palace.

"I've got to get him away from the route we secured" Thought Ocelot. They need all the men available in case of an emergency. So, he decided to lead him away, and get him in to the battlefield. That way, the Black Knights will get into conflict with him and to get him off of his hands.

Ocelot twirled his revolvers again and aimed at the Siegfried.

*BANG!* *BANG!*

Jeremiah right cybernetic eyes shined as he saw the bullets.

"I SEE THEM!"

Suddenly the Siegfried dodged the bullets with a lot of ease and faster.

"What?!" Said Ocelot dumbstruck.

Then the Siegfried shot one of its spikes at him.

"Shit!" Ocelot quickly dashed away to the Viceroy Palace. The spike missed the target, but it was retracted to the Siegfried.

"You won't escape!" Jeremiah shouted, then he started to chase him.

Ocelot started to think on what just happened. It looked like he could see where the bullets were going, hence why he said "I see them", very similar to the AI weapon Chrysalis. He also deduced that this Knightmare is a lot faster than any other Knightmares and the spikes worked like the slash harkens.

Ocelot then saw on his screen the Viceroy Palace, with the Gawain flying to the top off the palace. That gave him an idea…

"Prepare to meet your doom!" Shouted Jeremiah as he started to spin the Siegfried and then charged at Ocelot at full speed.

"Ugh!" Ocelot quickly made his Knightmare jump to the left side of the road and landed on the ground.

The Siegfried clashed to the ground and rolled through the road, creating a large trail of destroyed debris.

"This time, I'm more powerful than before!" The Siegfried flew up and started to find Ocelot.

Ocelot then aimed with his right revolver and fired one bullet at the Siegfried. But the Siegfried detected it very quickly and as expected it dodge them with ease.

"There you are!" The Siegfried then charged at Ocelot's direction.

"Here he comes!" Muttered Ocelot as he prepared himself.

Just when the Siegfried was about to collide, Ocelot took action.

"Ha!" His Knightmare jumped upward and with the slash harken he attached it on the Siegfried's upper body. He then quickly pulled itself up and was now holding on top of the Siegfried's upper body.

"What?!" Said Jeremiah in shock.

"Take this!" Ocelot aimed with his left revolver at the Siegfried's head and fired it at point blank range.

*BANG!*

Ocelot unloaded all the bullets of the revolver.

"Ugh!" Jeremiah groaned. He checked and saw that the Siegfried sustained 30% damage on the head, but it didn't completely damage.

"Ha! Ingenious, but futile!" Said Jeremiah with a smirk.

Then the Siegfried started to rotate again to shake Ocelot off.

Unbeknownst to Jeremiah, this was part of Ocelot's plan. Once they were on air, the Siegfried would just fly around aimlessly, and by doing a small calculation, the Siegfried was almost close to the Viceroy Palace. Next, he would try to shake him off and with a calculated moment, he would detach his Knightmare and land on the top of the Viceroy Palace.

As the Siegfried rotated furiously, Ocelot waited for the enough force and moment to launch himself to the Viceroy Palace.

"Now!" Ocelot then detached his slash harken and let go of the Knightmare. He flew to the top of the palace and quickly adjusted his Knightmare for the impact.

He managed to land with ease despite the crater he caused.

"Sorry for the interruption, gentlemen"

…

Back to the present

…

"But now that I see that Zero is here, I think I'll consider my option and go after YOU! Jeremiah said to Zero.

Then he turned to Ocelot.

"Looks like it's your lucky day, Ocelot. You are free from my grasp for now… When I'm done with Zero, we will resume our fight!" Jeremiah clamed while pointing at him.

"I'd like to see you try" Spoke Ocelot with a smirk. He does like some challenge once in a while.

Jeremiah then turned to the Gawain.

"Since you were the first to mock me, I'll give you the honor to die by my hands!" Jeremiah then activated the controls of the Siegfried and charged at the Gawain.

"Ugh!" Yelped Lelouch.

The Siegfried collided against the Gawain and were both launched outside of the Palace.

"What the hell is this thing?!" Said Lelouch incredulously at the power of this Knightmare.

The Gawain was able to slip away from the Siegfried and tried to get some distance in order to hit it with the Gawain's cannon.

"This is so annoying!" Complained C.C as she tried to maneuver the Gawain but the Siegfried continued its chase.

"Ugh!" C.C suddenly had a small pain, almost like a headache.

"C.C, what's wrong?!" Asked Lelouch with a concerned tone.

C.C's eyes then widened and then turned her head to Lelouch.

"Lelouch, your little sister has been kidnapped!"

Lelouch then looked in shock.

"C.C this is no time for jokes!" Reprimanded Lelouch.

"It is true! I don't know how, but I just know it!" Replied C.C urgently.

Lelouch's face turned into disbelief. C.C was being genuine on this.

"Where?" Asked Lelouch with a hardened expression.

"She is heading to Kamine island!"

"Kamine island?" Said Lelouch as he remembered that island.

Suddenly the Gawain was clashed again by the Siegfried.

"ZERO!" Screamed Jeremiah.

"Cannon fodder! I don't have time for you!" Lelouch shouted as he pressed several commands on the panel.

…

With Ocelot

…

"Looks like my plan is a success" Commented Ocelot. Just when he was about to withdraw, Darlton and Guilford stopped him with their guns, prompting him to draw his revolver.

"Halt!" Stopped Guilford. They were now in a stalemate.

"We should take you down and capture you for questioning" Said Darlton.

"Are you sure? You should already know that we are not part of the Black Knights anymore" Replied Ocelot.

"So you are claiming to be neutral in this affair?" Questioned Guilford.

"That depends. We MSF are always open for any contracts" Inquired Ocelot.

"Huh, do you really expect us to hire scums like you?" Scoffed Darlton.

Ocelot just smirked, already knowing the answer from the beginning.

"No, of course not" Ocelot then aimed at the legs of the 2 Knightmares and shot at the vital parts.

*BANG!* *BANG!* *BANG!* *BANG!*

"Ugh!"

The 2 Knightmares lost balance and fell on the ground.

Ocelot was now able to incapacitate both Darlton and Guilford. But just then, his Knightmare beeped, and the radar indicated a massive concentration of forces coming from the north.

It was the Britannian reinforcements.

"Time to leave" Ocelot was about to withdraw until a voice called him.

"Hold it right there!"

Ocelot looked up to see that it was a Gloucester Knightmare standing on top of a small building, one that looks very familiar, as well as the voice.

"Lady Nonette!" Said Darlton in surprise.

"You've made it in time!" Added Guilford.

"You have both done well holding it this long" Complimented Nonette as her Knightmare jumped and landed in front of Guilford.

"Leave quickly. I'll handle him!" Spoke Nonette.

"Yes, my lady!" They both managed to have their Knightmare dash away despite the damages caused by Ocelot.

"Knight of Nine, Nonette Eneagram" Said Ocelot slightly surprised.

Nonette would have answered him the way she did when they first met, but right now she wasn't.

"You know, I normally would have said something about you. But right now, I'm not in the mood" Said Nonette while she let out a dry chuckle.

Ocelot looked at her curiously. Then he remembered about her friendship with Cornelia and understood why she is like this.

"You are grieving for Cornelia, aren't you?" Asked Ocelot.

Nonette was surprised for a bit, but she dismissed it since most people know that Cornelia and herself are best friends.

"Yeah. I saw on the news how our soldiers were killing all the elevens and Cornelia herself drawing the first blood" Said Nonette dryly.

"And let me say… that it's all bullshit! I've known Cornelia for a long time and she would never do that!" Said Nonette in denial.

Ocelot stared at her and was analyzing what she said. It is true that despite Cornelia's tactics and questionable methods such as killing all civilians in the Saitama Ghetto, she would never hurt her sister Euphemia.

"I believe that there's a slight truth in that statement." Said Ocelot.

"But now…" Ocelot twirled his revolvers while Nonette focused on him in caution.

"What's important is what will you do now?" Questioned Ocelot.

"I will find the truth and I won't let anyone stop me" Nonette then pointed her lance at Ocelot.

"Not even you, if you decide to get in my way" Claimed Nonette.

Ocelot let out a small smirk. For some reason, he felt interested on her. Like something about her is catching his attention.

Nonette felt a little better after letting out what she had to say. Despite talking to Ocelot, who should be currently her enemy and it is not professional of her, a Knight of Round, to talk with an enemy of Britannia.

Nonette unconsciously moved her left hand to her chest and felt how her heart is beating a little bit quick.

"What is this? I couldn't possibly fall in love with an enemy" Though Nonette. Sure, back when Britannia invaded MSF, she felt the excitement and thrill when she fought Ocelot. He was the first man who ever gave her a good fight and one that she had to admit defeat and retreat.

"In that case, let me tell you this, we are no longer affiliated to the Black Knights" Said Ocelot.

"What?" Asked Nonette in surprise.

"Let's say that Zero caused a huge mess and the Boss didn't like it. So, we decided to part ways with them. As of now, we are neutral in this conflict" Said Ocelot.

Nonette thought about it. If this is true, then the Britannian army won't have to worry about MSF and they could focus more on squashing this rebellion.

After several seconds, Nonette withdrew her lance.

"Very well then. I'll let you off the hook for now" Said Nonette.

"But know that the next time, I won't be merciful like today" Nonette warned him.

Ocelot smiled victoriously and spoke.

"Understood"

Nonette turned her Knightmare around and was about to leave.

"See you next time, my dear Ocelot" Nonette bid her farewell and dashed away.

Ocelot looked at her Knightmare with a bit of confusion. He hasn't been in any relation before due to his work as a spy.

Putting that aside, he retreated back to the MSF hidden base. He took a look around and he could see the Gawain and the giant spherical Knightmare flying away from the Tokyo Settlement.

"Time to wrap this up" Said Ocelot, knowing that the tides of this battle is about to change drastically.

…

A few hours ago in Mother Base

…

At this moment in the command center, many main staff members are reunited: Miller, Gregory, Cornelio, Eliza, Adalhelm and Zangief.

There are also included the captured Orpheus who is still unconscious and Zi Dien who is in disbelief that Orpheus was responsible for it.

Cecile was there too, feeling exhausted and traumatized from the experience she went through.

"There are no life signals anywhere in the sea" Said Hideo after he searched through the radar.

"Damn it" Adalhelm cursed, feeling guilty on not saving them in time, now who knows where they could be.

Miller gritted his teeth in frustration for losing these 3 children because of the infiltrators.

"I hope they are alright. In the meantime, I need reports on the status of Mother Base" Said Miller as he turned to them.

"Aside from capturing Orpheus, anything about the status of the hangar?"

Eliza then briefed Miller about what she found out…

"So the virus caused the AI's to malfunction and go berserk, but Zeke remained intact" Said Miller.

"Yes, Miller" Replied Eliza.

Miller sat straight as he was on his thoughts.

"We've received reports from our soldiers that they have taken care of the AI weapons too. Since they were malfunctioning, they were easy for our soldiers to neutralize them. One problem though, many of our defenses, such as the missile launchers, turrets and radars seized to function due to the attacks caused by the AI weapons" Informed Gregory with a saddened tone. Looks like now their only line of defense are the military vehicles, aircrafts and the soldiers themselves.

Although, It was pretty strange that MSF soldiers were able to take all the AI weapons down while the Forgotten Knight or any other new members weren't able to. From what he heard; they had some kind of "training" against them.

"At least we solved this problem. This gives us a disadvantage though. We lost many of our defenses" Said Miller a bit sad and angry. He then looked at Adalhelm.

"What about the R&D section?"

"They caused quite a ruckus there, but we managed to stop them before they could do any more damage. At this moment, Yoshihino is checking any abnormalities" Said Adalhelm.

"I see…" Said Miller as he processed the news.

"And our soldiers? Whatever happened in the soldier quarters?" Asked Miller referring that moment when Dafne and Akira fought against the imposters.

"The quarters were all inspected. Aside from the damages, we found no other suspicious activities, items or any of the imposters" Said Adalhelm. While he was on his way, he had a small encounter with another group of MSF soldiers, who informed him about what has happened in the quarters.

"What about the Mess Hall? Anything from Mosquito?" Asked Miller.

"We still got no contact from him" Said Hideo.

Cecile perked with the mention of the Mess hall.

Miller gritted his teeth in stress. He then turned to the unconscious Orpheus.

"Zi Dien, do you know anything about these imposters?" Miller questioned.

"Sorry. I have nothing about these imposters. None of them are registered in our organization and they aren't carrying any symbols that could affiliate to an organization" Said Zi Dien when they gave him images of the imposters.

"I'm still trying to process how Orpheus could have fallen into their trap" Added Zi Dien.

"Yes, it is possible that Orpheus was brainwashed by one of them" Said Cornelio as he thought about it.

Miller and the rest of the staff thought about this mystery, until Hideo spoke.

"Miller, it's Mosquito!"

Miller stood up and went to where Hideo was sitting. He quickly gave the mic to Miller.

"Mosquito, what's the status?"

"Commander Miller, we managed to stop our soldiers"

"You did?" Asked Miller in surprise.

"We did. We were able to neutralize most of them without killing, although a few weren't so lucky" Said Mosquito with a sad tone.

"I see" Miller said with a pained tone.

"Also, few of us are feeling traumatized from the experience. Yang, Akio and David are feeling disheartened of shooting them" Informed Mosquito

"Lead them to the med bay, they'll take care of them. In the meantime, stay sharp. We'll contact you later" Instructed Miller.

Miller sighed as he focused on the present staffs.

"Well, guys. Time to move, we-"

*BOOM!*

A huge explosion engulfed one of the defense turrets, while also causing the command center to tremble.

"What the?!" Shouted Miller.

Everyone all readjusted themselves after the impact and looked outside of the windows.

"Impossible. Hideo, our comms and radar were still down this whole time?!" Asked Miller with his eyes widened.

"Yes, Miller-san. We are still unable to reestablish our sensors and radars" Said Miller with a pained look as he too saw the outside.

What everyone saw outside…was a large Britannian fleet composed of aircrafts, navals and a Caerleon Class Floating Battleship.

But what caught everyone's attention was the flag itself on those warships.

It was a Britannian flag alright, but there was a difference. The center of the shield has, instead of a lion and snake, a sword pointing downward, 2 chains forming an X and a snake enveloping the sword and chains.

It was clear who they are… They are from Euro Britannian Empire…

End of Stage 19

I hope you all liked it! So, as always, rate and review!

I was originally going to release this chapter and the last one together this December. But after thinking for a while, I decided to release this one now since it's pretty long, and the final is 40% done.

Expect the final chapter this December, most likely in new years eve! Plus a special chapter i prepared months ago! I'm sure you will all love it!

See you next time!