Here's the next chapter. Anyway, I don't own Code Geass or any of the characters just the OC.
19. The Battle For Kyushu.
There was a rainstorm at the Kyushu block and inside the Fukuoka Base, a slim man in a suit stood in front of a large number of Gung Ru Knightmare Frames and the man was Atsushi Sawasaki who led the invasion and the occupation of Kyushu.
"We hereby declare the resurrection of Japan as a lawful, independent, and sovereign nation!" Sawasaki declared loudly.
(Black Knights Mobile Base)
Many of the core members of the Black Knights along with both leaders were watching the news on the large TV about Kyushu being occupated by forces led by Sawasaki.
"Atsushi Sawasaki, leader of the forces that have occupied the Fukuoka military base, was Chief Cabinet Minister of the Kururugi Administration in the former nation of Japan." The male new reported said. "After the war, he fled to the Chinese Federation but is apparently making his move now in response to the recent civil unrest caused by Zero and Soul. Whether the Black Knights have played a role in these unfolding events is still under investigation."
"We're not part of it!" Tamaki said irritated that they were being named as being involved in some way with Sawasaki.
"What does Kyoto say about it?" Ohgi asked.
"They didn't know this was coming," Diethard replied. "They were just notified about his unilateral claims over the Sakuradite mining rights."
"Zero, Soul, it's our move. What are we gonna do?" Kallen asked.
They both stood silent and pondered on what to do next.
(In The Air Over Area 11, Avalon Bridge)
The Avalon was flying in the air and in the bridge, Lloyd was watching the news regarding the occupation of Kyushu and then Cecile entered and she stood behind.
"Sawasaki's group was working in conjunction with a terrorist organization in Kyushu." A female news reporter said. "After cutting off vehicle access from Honshu and Shikoku, and with support from Chinese Federation forces in the Liaodong military district, they're expanding their occupation around Fukuoka, Nagasaki, and Oita. "According to General Tsao, the Chinese Federation is providing humanitarian support, and is not acting–"
"So, how's Suzaku doing?" Lloyd asked.
"He says he'll do whatever the mission demands," Cecile replied.
"I see," Lloyd said.
"And what about Prince Schneizel? Where is he?" Cecile asked.
"In the Tokyo Settlement. Got there after his run-in with Suzaku." Lloyd answered. Avalon doesn't have its commander right now, but we have to finish this up if we want to counter the Gefjun Disturber.
In the Knightmare Hanger within the Avalon, the Lancelot stood and Suzaku was sitting and looking at his father's pocket watch with a sad expression.
(Flashback: An Hour Earlier, Viceroy's Palace)
In Euphie's office, Suzaku in his uniform brought out his badge signifying as Euphie's Knight.
"I dishonoured you. I'm not worthy to be your knight." Suzaku said.
"If this is about you disobeying orders, my brother Schneizel said it was an unusual situation, and you shouldn't be blamed for it," Euphie assured.
"I can't forgive myself. Please…" Suzaku said upset.
"Has knighthood become a burden for you—something that troubles you?" Euphie asked.
"No, I'm grateful for it," Suzaku replied.
"Then why?" Euphie asked.
"I've remembered something," Suzaku said with a sad expression and closed his eyes before confessing. "I–I killed my own father," He said which surprised Euphie before he continued. "I was never punished for it. I just lived on like nothing happened. And right now, I'm being protected again! While soldiers die and Elevens suffer, I'm unscathed! A person like me doesn't deserve this."
(Flashback End: Viceroy's Palace, Knightmare Hanger)
Euphie looked at the badge she was holding and held on to it with sadness.
"You don't deserve it…?" Euphie said. "Then I don't either…"
(Kyushu)
Cornelia's forces fight against the Chinese forces in the rainstorm, and the heavy rain has given Cornelia's forces a disadvantage. Missiles are shot and they are struck and destroyed Portman Knightmare Frames that were underwater. The storm has prevented the Britannian forces to strike against the forces led by Sawasaki. In one of the landing crafts, Cornelia looks on with Guilford and Cornelia was upset that she was not making any progress.
"Princess Cornelia, we're taking too many losses!" Guilford said. "This tempest is preventing us from using our air power! We'll have to delay the landing operation until the weather changes."
Cornelia clenched her teeth in response as she was frustrated. Meanwhile, in the base occupied by Sawasaki and General Tsao, both men were pleased with what was going on.
"It's a stroke of good fortune that this storm hit," Tsao said. "We must use it to tighten our grip on Kyushu."
"You see, General Tsao? Heaven is on our side." Sawasaki said with confidence. "We're going to prevail in this battle with ease."
(Tokyo Settlement, Viceroy's Palace)
Schneizel was discussing things with Darlton and staff officers with him in Cornelia's office.
"Martial law is not necessary," Schneizel said. "such measures would only upset and frighten people. Contact E.U. Foreign Minister Gandolphi. Oh, and put a call into the Tromo Agency in Cambodia.
"Prince Schneizel, using the Tromo Agency could be of—" Darlton said.
Darlton cut himself off when the doors suddenly opened and Euphie entered.
"Prime Minister!" Euphie said.
"Yes, Euphie," Schneizel responded. "Something wrong?"
"Is there anything I can do to help?" Euphie asked. "I'm the sub-viceroy of Area 11. I should be assisting you."
Schneizel smiled at Euphie's willingness to assist.
"Thank you. Just your offer to help me is more than enough." Schneizel said with a warm smile.
"But I…" Euphie responded insisting on wanting to help.
"The viceroy gave strict orders that you not entangled in this matter, Princess," Darlton informed.
"She did?" Euphie replied with worry. "Just because I chose my knight without her consent?"
"Oh, uh, no, that's not correct," Darlton assured. "I think even the Kururugi matter—"
"Please understand, Euphie," Schneizel interjected. "Cornelia can't take any chances now, the situation is too treacherous."
"You mean…" Euphie spoke surprised.
Schneizel then turned to Darlton. "Darlton, concerning the matter we were discussing, I know someone who has a way in with them, so I will ask for help."
"Yes, Your Highness," Darlton responded with a nod.
(Ashford Academy)
In the Student Council Room, Milly, Shirley, Nina, and Rivalz were doing some work as they were preparing for their annual School Festival but with the current event that was going on and four of their members being absent, things seem bleak for them at the moment.
"After all our hard work getting ready, it looks they're gonna cancel the school festival," Shirley said.
"That's hardly a huge consideration since we're at war," Rivalz said.
"Did you say war?" Nina asked.
"They're using this government in exile as a smokescreen, but this is a war with the Chinese Federation!" Rivalz explained.
"Oh, I see…" Nina replied.
"Nina, what about the booth we were planning to borrow from the art museum?" Milly asked.
"Uh, I'm going there today. If I had some extra time…" Nina replied and smiled. "I'd also like you to drop into the science department."
"Are you talking about that present of yours?" Milly asked.
"Huh? What present is that?" Rivalz asked curiously.
Nina blushed. "Professor Asplund said I should ask him if there was something special that I wanted."
"You mean Lloyd?!" Rivalz reacted upset. "That philandering playboy?!"
"That's enough!" Milly responded and turned to Rivalz. "Could you get a little work done?"
"Easy for you to say," Rivalz replied. "This is work for three people! Suzaku's in the army, Kallen's in the hospitalized, and those other fool's are nowhere to be found! There's something's really weird about Lelouch and Logan lately."
(The Avalon)
In the Knightmare Hanger within the airship, the float unit for the Lancelot was carefully being fitted on the seventh generation Knightmare Frame and Cecile was overseeing the process while Suzaku was inside the cockpit of the Lancelot.
"That's really amazing," Cecile said proudly. "You got a perfect rating on the float simulator."
"Thank you," Suzaku responded.
"Tell me… why did you want to give up being a knight, Suzaku?" Cecile asked.
In the cockpit of the Lancelot, Suzaku had a sad smile.
"Well, because… Princess Euphemia still approves of me, even as I am now." Suzaku said. "So, if I caused her any trouble, if I brought her dishonour or shame, I had a feeling that she would end up hating herself."
(Imperial Of Museum Art)
Euphie was standing in the museum and looking at the paintings that were on display.
"A figurehead," Euphie said in her head. "That's all I was from the start. I knew that, but I thought if I gave my best effort, maybe I could make some difference… Forgive me, Clovis. I met Zero and Soul face to face, but I didn't avenge your death. I have to think of some way to save Lelouch and Nunnally… but how? I don't have the kind of power that my sister has. I'm not like her or Schneizel. No matter where I go, I'm just a burden, and I act selfishly though I don't mean to. I chose my knight against my sister's advice… and now he's resigned…"
Meanwhile, outside of the museum, Nina was talking to one of the guards.
"Oh yeah, they told me about you." The guard said. "You need to get the documents signed today, right? But a member of the royal family is viewing the art right now."
"Huh? Which member is it?" Nina asked surprised.
(Black Knights Submarine)
The Black Knights were having a meeting in the meeting room on their Submarine, it was being led by Zero and Soul while all the other members including the core members stood around the room, while Todoh, Ohgi, and Diethard stood beside the two of them.
"Uhh, so you're saying—?" Sugiyama asked.
"We're saying we aren't going to collaborate with Sawasaki," Soul said.
"That's correct Sawasaki's not independent he's a puppet of the Chinese Federation," Zero said.
"But he says he's fighting for Japan!" Yoshida pointed out.
"We get a new name and a new master, but nothing would change." Zero rebuked.
"It'll be no different from how things are now for Japan." Soul explained. "The only things that would be different would be that Japan would be called Japan again, and Elevens could call themselves Japanese again, but instead of being controlled by Britannia, we'd be controlled by the Chinese Federation. His Japan is a sham."
"Yeah? What you're really saying is—" Tamaki said.
"—When Britannia strikes back, we play dead?" Asahina said.
"Not quite," Soul said.
"Zero, Soul, perhaps you'd better clarify what our overall mission is," Diethard said turning to face them.
"Yeah, he's right," Ohgi said. "Even leaving aside the Sawasaki matter, what's our midterm goal on this?"
"To make Tokyo an independent nation!" Zero said and everyone was shocked and surprised by this revelation.
"Independent?!"
"A nation?!"
"Are you serious?!"
"You mean us? A country?"
"He's joking, right?"
Such words could be heard throughout the meeting room as everyone was completely shocked.
Diethard, however, looked awestruck. "I thought so. He's really going all the way."
"Wait a minute!" Ohgi said. "No matter how much the Black Knights have expanded—!"
"Our enemy is an empire that controls one-third of the world!" Chiba said.
"We can't pull that off alone!" Tamaki pointed out.
"Then answer this!" Zero said loudly. "Are you just going to sit back and wait for someone else to defeat Britannia? Who?! You think if you wait long enough, someday the right chance will finally come? Don't be naive! If we don't stand up and do it ourselves, that "someday" will never come!"
"It's more than that," Soul said. "All of us planned on liberating Japan from the start but we say, that alone won't defeat Britannia, we need to fight for our independence otherwise we will never be free!"
(Black Knights Knightmare Hanger)
In the Knightmare Hanger within the Submarine, Rakshata and her team were looking over the Gawain and preparing it for use.
"Oh, so this is the Gawain," Rakshata said.
"Yes, it's the Knightmare that Zero and the others used to escape Kamine Island." One of her subordinates said.
"The size and weight are completely off-balance, its only practical use is flying, it's going to need some work," Rakshata said.
"It's a special Britannian experimental unit that was recently built," The subordinate said. "Developed by the Zevon family. It's equipped with a supercomputing unit called the Druid System along with the Hadron Cannon."
"Who should we give it to for collecting data?" The other subordinate asked looking at Rakshata. "It's a new model."
"Give it to Zero," Rakshata said.
"But it's a two-seater." The subordinate pointed out.
"That works out nicely. He's got that woman called C.C with him all the time." Rakshata said with a smile.
"Rakshata," R.R said entering and approaching her. "Zero want's to know the status of the Gawain, mainly if it can be used before the next mission."
Rakshata smiled. "Tell him we can get it done in no time."
(Imperial Museum Of Art)
A limo with a chauffeur driving it as it was making its way out and inside the limo was Euphie. The gate opened for the limo and someone rushed over to get the attention of the Princess and it was Nina.
"Princess Euphemia!" Nina said loudly.
"Hey!" One of the museum guards spoke as rushed and grabbed Nina's arm to restrain her.
In the limo, Euphie looked over and wondered what was going on. The limo stopped and Euphie witnessed the guards restraining someone on the ground. One of the guards spoke in his walkie-talkie to explain the situation. Nina pleaded with them to let her go wanting to be able to talk to Euphie. In the limo, Euphie looked and then when Euphie got a closer look, she recognized Nina from the hotel jacking back at Lake Kawaguchi. Nina was pinned on the ground as one of the guards held her down on the ground.
"Stop it!" Euphie called out stepping out of the limo. "That girl is a personal friend of mine!"
The guards and Nina all saw Euphie come out of the limo much to their surprise.
(Kyushu)
The sky was clearing up and in one of the carriers, Cornelia and Guilford looked on.
"Good, it's cleared up," Cornelia said.
"Now we can resume the landing operation," Guilford said. "And we'll try to put Prince Schneizel's plan into action."
"You think the Special Corps can break through their line?" Cornelia asked.
"With Kururugi, it's possible," Guilford said.
"Using him can also mean trouble," Cornelia said.
"But there's no commander on the Avalon now. Earl Asplund isn't capable." Guilford pointed out.
(Avalon)
In the bridge, they were getting signatures of missiles shown on the large monitor.
"Incoming missiles!" An operator said. "Launch point appears to be Fukuoka base! 1 minute, 5 seconds to impact!"
"Not bad! They're well-prepared against air raids as well." Lloyd said.
In the Knightmare Hanger, the Lancelot was almost ready to be launched and in the cockpit of the Lancelot, Suzaku was prepared.
"Are we sending up a barrage?" Suzaku asked.
"We'll be fine in this position," Cecile said.
Outside, a barrage of missiles made their way to the Avalon and struck upon impact on the aircraft.
(Fukuoka Base)
Sawasaki and Tsao looked on along with the soldiers under their command.
"Direct hit confirmed!" One of the operators said. "The Avalon is destroyed!"
"Hmph, even if it is state-of-the-art, a single ship can't possibly hurt us!" Sawasaki said with confidence
The people in the base looked and were surprised by what they saw.
"Hmm? What the…?" Sawasaki said surprised.
What they saw was the Avalon was still moving and was not damaged as it had its shields activated.
(Avalon)
"Lancelot's shield was already proved on the battlefield," Lloyd said pleased.
Cecile was looking at the screen and gave Suzaku instructions.
"Major Kururugi, I'm laying out the mission plan for final verification," Cecile said. "This ship will breach the enemy's front line from high altitude and move directly to the launch point. The advanced weapon system Z-01 Lancelot, using the float unit, will attack the enemy headquarters at Fukuoka base. The float unit consumes energy fast, so pay attention to your operation time."
"Yes, My Lord," Suzaku said as he pressed the button and had the Knightmare in position which was ready to be launched with the Avalon's hatch opened up and the ramp extended. "M.E. Boost."
"Lancelot unit," Cecile said. "Now launching!"
"Launch!" Suzaku said.
The Lancelot launched from the long ramp and was in the air. The float unit activated and the Lancelot drew its VARIS.
(Fukuoka Base)
"The enemy ship seems to have launched a bomber, but it's moving faster than a fighter plane!" One of the operators said.
"I have picture!" Another operator said.
The visual showed and they saw the Lancelot flying in the air. They were surprised by what they were seeing and they began to speak among themselves.
"A Knightmare?!" Sawasaki spoke.
"It's not being transported; it's just flying on its own!" Tsao said.
"That weapons report we got," Sawasaki said as he realized. "Could this be it?!"
"You mean that novelty weapon?!" Tsao asked as he realized as well.
"But then, the pilot is…!" Sawasaki said.
(Cockpit Of The Lancelot)
Suzaku looked on ready to put an end to the battle in Kyushu.
(Avalon)
"The military force that's trying to occupy the Kyushu block is fighting under ex-Minister Atsushi Sawasaki," Lloyd said. "If they lose him, the new Japanese government will collapse very quickly. In that case, the Chinese Federation will lose their excuse for being here and have to withdraw."
(Outside In The Sky)
Missiles were fired at the Lancelot and the Lancelot dodged every one of them. The Lancelot then fired Slash Harken at the air gunships and took them down one by one. In the cockpit of the Lancelot, Suzaku looked and nodded as he was seeing the headquarters of the forces that had occupied Kyushu.
"There it is," Suzaku said. "The enemy headquarters."
Suzaku used his Knightmares shield to block enemy fire and then countered them with his Slash Harkens which took down another air gunship.
There was a sudden beeping sound and Suzaku was surprised.
"An open channel?" Suzaku spoke.
Suzaku looked at his monitor and saw Sawasaki.
"This is Minister Sawasaki. Is that Prime Minister Kururugi's son in the pilot seat?" Sawasaki contacted. "I see. I didn't know he had a son like you."
(Area 11 Viceroy's Palace, Euphie's Room)
Meanwhile, in Euphie's room, Euphie was with Nina who was given a change of clothes. Nina was happy she could speak to Euphie again.
"And then… when you saved me, Princess Euphemia" Nina said happily. "I'll never forget it you looked like some kind of goddess… like you were bathed in radiant light. Oh, forgive me! I should have thanked you for this change of clothes you gave me."
"Oh, don't worry about that, Nina," Euphie assured. "Besides, I'm not at all the wonderful person you think I am. I'm no good compared to my brother and sister…"
"No, that's not true!" Nina insisted before having a sad expression. "How can you say that about yourself…? There's not one good thing about me… really, nothing at all. My parents are ordinary, I'm not the least bit pretty, and there's just nothing special about me!"
"That's wrong, Nina. I think you're a very cute girl." Euphie assured.
"Oh, no…" Nina said quietly. "I'm not really good for anything… not at all."
"She hates herself," Euphie said in her head. "But so do I…"
"I guess I understand, but Suzaku makes me uneasy," Nina said.
"That's it! Suzaku feels badly too!" Euphie said in her head as she realized.
"So please, oh please, don't say that you're no good, Princess Euphemia! I beg of you!" Nina pleaded. "Because… because… I need you… I need your goodness."
"Thank you so much, Nina. I'm glad I got to know you." Euphie said with a smile as she stood up. "You've really helped me understand!"
(Fukuoka Base, Kyushu)
The Lancelot landed on the ground and moved forward.
"This has nothing to do with my father," Suzaku said. "I came here to put an end to this fighting. I will accept your surrender."
"You want to rob Japan of its dream of freedom?" Sawasaki countered.
"Freedom has to come the right way! Not like this!" Suzaku rebuked.
"You will act out of selfishness?" Sawasaki replied. "It's justice without ideology!"
"No, you're wrong! That's not what I—" Suzaku responded.
The Lancelot was suddenly struck from behind and Suzaku looked and saw that Gung Rus Knightmare Frames were shooting at the Lancelot. The Lancelot dropped the VARIS and one of the Gung Rus shot the VARIS and destroyed it.
"My VARIS!" Suzaku said as he was getting frustrated. "Those are Chinese Federation Gun-Rus!"
In the base, Sawasaki looked on and was pleased.
"He allowed me to distract him," Sawasaki said. "He still has much to learn!"
(Area 11 Viceroy's Palace)
Euphie enters Cornelia's office where Schneizel and Darlton were inside.
"Euphie?" Schneizel spoke.
"Schneizel, may I have access to a private communication line?" Euphie asked.
(Fukuoka Base, Kyushu)
The Lancelot continued to be shot by Gung Ru units and they kept the Lancelot from countering as the Float unit was shot off and destroyed as they forced the Lancelot to hide in the alley. In the cockpit of the Lancelot, Suzaku looked and saw the reading on his energy filler were quickly getting low.
"My energy filler!" Suzaku said surprised.
(Avalon)
In the bridge of the Avalon, Cecile and Lloyd were horrified that the Lancelot was being pushed down.
"Are you kidding?! They blasted off the float?!" Lloyd said.
"The Avalon has to strike at the base!" Cecile suggested.
"No! The shield doesn't completely surround us!" Lloyd replied frantically. "One direct hit and we'll go down in flames!"
"Suzaku, reroute all power to combat and comms systems!" Cecile contacted.
(Fukuoka Base, Kyushu)
"Got it!" Suzaku replied as he did just what he was told and cut off power.
"You had better surrender, Suzaku!" Sawasaki contacted. "Since you're Prime Minister Kururugi's son, I guarantee that you'll be very well-treated, my boy."
"I decline!" Suzaku responded. "If I use my father's name for this, I'll never forgive myself! This is between you and me!"
"I see. You're very much your father's son, as foolish and stubborn as he was!" Sawasaki ridiculed.
Suzaku looked around and saw that he was surrounded by forces from the Chinese Federation as well as the terrorist organization of Kyushu.
"Suzaku Kururugi!" A female voice spoke.
Suzaku was surprised and he saw that it was Euphie on his upper screen.
"Princess Euphemia!" Suzaku spoke.
"Suzaku! The truth is, you and I…" Euphie spoke nervously. "That is—"
Suzaku looked and dodged one of the attacks by one of the Gung Rus.
"Sorry, but right now—" Suzaku said as he had the Lancelot dodge shots from Gung Rus.
(Viceroy's Palace)
"You see…" Euphie spoke before having a look of determination. "I hereby command you to love me!"
(Fukuoka Base, Kyushu)
"Right!" Suzaku answered inside the cockpit of the Lancelot before looking confused having just registered what she said.
(Avalon)
"Huh?" Cecile said surprised having also heard what Euphie said.
"What?! What is it?!" Lloyd asked frantically having not heard it.
"Uh, sorry, but this is private," Cecile said while looking away uncomfortably.
(Fukuoka Base, Kyushu)
"And in return, I will love you! Forever!" Euphie continued.
The Lancelot was still trying to escape the Gung Rus while they were talking.
"Princess Euphemia!" Suzaku spoke surprised.
"Suzaku, I love your stubbornness and your kindness and your strength! Your sad eyes, your clumsiness, and the way you have trouble with cats! I love everything about you!" Euphie confessed loudly. "So please, don't hate yourself!"
"I see that I've made you even more worried than I did before," Suzaku said with a sad smile. "You really are… Everything you do is impulsive. When we first met, when you told me you were a princess when you selected my school when you made me a knight always!"
"Yes, they were all so sudden. That's because… I suddenly realized…" Euphie said with a smile.
"But then, it's that spur-of-the-moment feeling that's opened so many doors for me!" Suzaku said happily. "Thank you!"
Inside the base, Sawasaki was angry at seeing the Lancelot escaping the Gung Rus and closing in on the base.
"What are you doing?! Stop him now!" Sawasaki ordered.
"Princess, can I make one final request?" Suzaku asked.
"Final?" Euphie spoke shocked.
"If something happens to me, whatever it is, please don't blame yourself," Suzaku said happily. Destroy all the records and erase every trace so no one knows what happened to me. I don't want my friends to be sad. Just tell them I transferred school or make up some story."
Euphie was shocked as she realized what was going on.
"Suzaku, don't tell me you're—!" Euphie spoke.
"Yes. The Knightmare's out of energy." Suzaku replied. "Oh, and please, say goodbye to Miss Cécile and Lloyd and Prince Schneizel for me. I was stubborn all the way to the end."
(Viceroy's Palace)
Euphie was horrified and shook her head as her eyes widened.
"Don't die, Suzaku!" Euphie shouted. "You got to live!"
(Fukuoka Base, Kyushu)
In the cockpit of the Lancelot as Euphie said the word live a red light appeared around Suzaku's eyes showing Lelouch's Geass was about to activate.
"Wh–what the…?" Suzaku spoke.
In the command centre, Sawasaki saw the Lancelot was cornered.
"AND FIRE!" Sawasaki commanded.
Outside the base, the Gung Rus moved in but suddenly, two red beams came from the sky and decimated the units that had surrounded the Lancelot and destroyed them. In the cockpit of the Lancelot, Suzaku was surprised.
"What was that?!" Suzaku asked.
In the command room, people there were shocked by what just happened.
"Something just appeared on the radar!" One of the operators said.
"A stealth system?!" Sawasaki asked.
"We've got picture!" Another operator said.
The visual showed something floating in the sky and it was actually the Gawain with its arms out. In the cockpit of the Lancelot, Suzaku was surprised to see the Gawain.
"That's…!" Suzaku spoke.
(Viceroy's Palace)
Euphie was surprised to see the Gawain.
"Wait, isn't that the Knightmare that was taken from Kamine Island?" Euphie asked herself. "Then that means."
(Fukuoka Base)
One of the operators noticed something and was surprised.
"Sir, there's something else there as well," The operator said.
"What, what is it?" Sawasaki asked.
They got visual and it was another Knightmare that followed the Gawain and, it was the Agravaine.
"That Knightmare," Tsao said. "Isn't that...?"
"The Agravaine," Sawasaki said shocked.
In the cockpit of the Lancelot, Suzaku was also surprised to see the Agravaine.
"The Agravaine," Suzaku spoke surprised. "Soul."
The Gawain continued to float in the sky and the Agravaine continued to move on the ground. In the cockpit of the Gawain was two people and it was Lelouch and C.C.
"I see. So the famous white Knightmare is named Lancelot." C.C said. "And he's fighting as recklessly as ever."
"Yes, but this time he seems to be following someone else's plan." Lelouch pointed out. "They sent a single fighter in to try to disrupt the main force. Even if he fails, Cornelia can move right in."
"Schneizel! Is he behind this idea?" Lelouch asked himself in his head.
Two air gunships arrived and went after the Gawain
"These people are in my way," Lelouch said preparing to fire.
"Hold on," Soul said through a private channel. "Let me get that for you."
Soul then drew his Custom VARIS Rifle and fired at the air gunships. The shots from his weapon destroyed the gun airships with one shot each.
"Ah thank you, Soul," Lelouch said. "You're getting better with that thing every day."
"It was nothing." Soul replied. "Now let's go."
"Yes, your right," Lelouch said then saw two more air gunships. "Oh wait a moment."
The Gawain then faced the two gun airships and fired the two beams from its shoulders and destroyed the two charging air gunships.
(Avalon)
In the bridge of the Avalon, Lloyd and Cecile were shocked at what they saw the Gawain did.
"I thought the Hadron Cannon was still in development!" Cecile said.
"They made the beams converge?!" Lloyd spoke as he was not happy and still shocked. "But I wanted to be the one to perfect that system!"
(Black Knights Submarine)
In one of the room, Rakshata and her science team were looking over the schematics of the Gawain.
"Hmm… looks like integrating the Gefjun Disturber has worked," Rakshata said. "But that float system is more advanced than mine. So my opponent is the Earl of Pudding, I guess. We were collaborating inadvertently. Oh, how distasteful."
(Fukuoka Base, Kyushu)
The Agravaine and the Gawain stood in front of the Lancelot.
"Kururugi, is the Lancelot still operational?" Zero asked.
"Can you still move?" Soul asked.
"Zero, Soul… I thought so." Suzaku said.
In the Command centre within the Fukuoka Base, Sawasaki and the others were hearing Zero and Soul's voice.
"It's Zero and Soul?!" Sawasaki said.
"Is that an open channel?!" Tsao asked.
"Yes!" One of the operators said.
"Then stay with that source and find out what they're after!" Tsao ordered.
The Agravaine is seen holding an energy filler and offers it to the Lancelot.
"An energy filler?" Suzaku said surprised.
"We're going to take out the enemy command centre. What will you do?" Zero asked.
"If possible would you care to join us?" Soul asked.
"What?!" Sawasaki said shocked by their intentions.
In the cockpit of the Lancelot, Suzaku was still surprised to hear their intentions but then smiled.
"Sorry you two, but you aren't going to get your wish," Suzaku said sheathing his MVS and taking the energy filler. "I'm going to hit them first, my way."
"Then let's end this," Soul said.
Suzaku then places the new energy filler inside the Lancelot and the Knightmares energy is completely restored. The Lancelot, Agravaine, and the Gawain proceed to charge towards the command centre. In the base, Sawasaki clenched his teeth.
"Resume attack!" Sawasaki ordered. "Stop them! Stop Kururugi, Soul, and Zero!"
The Chinese Federation forces went on the attack but the three Knightmares were able the counter against them and strike them down by grounds. The Gawain used its Hadron Cannon on the group of tanks, while the Lancelot used its Slash Harkens on the forces around him and the Agravaine shot down enemy Gung Rus with its Custom VARIS. It was then that they were contacted by Sawasaki.
"Zero! Soul! Shouldn't we be fighting together as comrades?!" Sawasaki asked. "Don't you care about Japan?!"
"The Black Knights stand against anyone who uses violence unjustly for their own selfish end." Zero simply replied.
"Selfish?! I'm doing this for Japan!" Sawasaki insisted.
"Sawasaki!" Suzaku contacted. "If this is for Japan, why did you run away to the Chinese Federation?! You should have stayed, for everyone's sake!"
In the command centre, Sawasaki clenched his teeth upset by what Suzaku said.
"You're still a child!" Sawasaki replied angrily.
"Even so you can't deny the truth." Soul contacted. "What you're really doing is trying to give Japan to the Chinese Federation. The Independence of Japan that you speak of is nothing but a sham and everyone knows it."
There was suddenly a tremor that Sawasaki, Tsao and those with them felt. It was the Gawain that broke through and enter the base and both the Agravaine and the Lancelot followed suit.
(Black Knights Submarine)
In the Black Knights Submarine Rakshata was pleased by what she was seeing.
"A joint operation. Gawain… Agravaine..." Rakshata said in her head.
(Avalon)
Meanwhile in the bridge of the Avalon Lloyd was also pleased by what he was seeing.
"Lancelot…" Lloyd said in his head.
(Viceroy's Palace)
"So Suzaku and Lelouch are…" Euphie said both happy and relieved by what she was seeing at Kyushu.
(Kyushu)
Cornelia and her forces were taking down Knightmare Frames that were piloted by the terrorist group that occupied Kyushu as well as Gung Ru Knightmare Frames of the Chinese Federation.
"What?! Zero?! and Soul?!" Cornelia spoke surprised.
"Yes, they saved Kururugi," Guilford said.
"Fighting on our side?" Cornelia asked. "What the hell are they thinking?"
(Black Knights Submarine)
The core members of the Black Knights were watching the battle in Kyushu with Zero, Soul, and Suzaku dominating against the forces of the Chinese federation.
"So their tactic was to bring the Agravaine along with the Gawain in alone to get past the Britannians," Diethard said impressed. "That was brilliant!"
"Maybe, but the Guren Mk-II could have acted as a shield for them," Kallen said looking concerned. "It's not like I could go home or back to school at this point. After all our battles, to be working with the Lancelot is just—"
"What's necessary here is not victory," Diethard interjected. "The Black Knights' participation in this battle is an undeniable truth. Of course, it will never be officially reported, but the rumours will spread, and everyone will know what happened here. As Zero and Soul said, this will show the world exactly where we stand: protecting the nation is our first commitment."
(Fukuoka Base)
Sawasaki and Tsao decided to make their escape as they were riding a car.
"What's wrong with going to another country, then waiting for the right moment to strike?!" Sawasaki asked as he was annoyed with what Suzaku had said to him. "That's an effective strategy, isn't it?"
"We can set up a new line of defence at Kagoshima," Tsao suggested.
"Right. I appreciate your help." Sawasaki said.
They got to the helipad where there was a helicopter for them to escape in. The helicopter was suddenly struck by the Lancelots Slash Harken. Sawasaki and Tsao were shocked as the Lancelot and The Agravaine showed up in front of them while the Gawain hovered above them.
"Sawasaki!" Suzaku said.
"That's far enough," Zero said.
"It's over for you," Soul said.
"I–i–impossible!" Sawasaki said still shocked. "They took the largest fortress in all of Kyushu, with hardly any effort!"
(Tokyo Settlement, The Next Morning)
Television was turned on and it showed news with a female reporter who was giving a report.
"The terrorism in the Kyushu block led by an anti-government group was stopped by Princess Cornelia's sudden attack." The news reporter stated. "Atsushi Sawasaki and four members of the former Japanese government were arrested. Over half the Chinese Federation troops were captured as well. In response to this incident, Chinese Federation leaders are asserting this was an unauthorized action by General Tsao of the Liaodong district, and they are requesting all POWs be released in accordance with the Tibet Convention."
(Area 11 Viceroy's Palace)
In the garden area of the palace roof, Euphie and Suzaku faced each other with smiles.
"Warrant Officer Kururugi, reporting for duty," Suzaku said with a bow.
"Welcome back home, Suzaku," Euphie said with a nod.
They then both looked at each other in silence and thought.
""I—"" They both say at the same time and stop, both smile and sharing a laugh.
"Suzaku, I finally understand my heart," Euphie said. "It's not that I expect an ideal country or perfect justice or anything complicated like that. I just want to see people smiling, that's all. The smiles of the people I love now and the people I loved before as well. Will you help me? Will you be my knight?"
Euphie then held out the badge that signifies Knighthood.
"I will, Your Highness," Suzaku said as he happily accepted the badge.
They both once again smiled at each other believing that thing was going to be better now for everyone.
To Be Continued
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