Code Geass: Black-Blooded Orphans
Stage 4: The Butterfly Dances
The Ganymede charged at the Gloucester with lightning speed. The Gloucester begins to defend itself from the Ganymede's Storm of attacks with the lance. The Gloucester desperately held off. The Ganymede kicks the Gloucester back and rushes in with lightning speed. The Gloucester tries to attack with its lance, but then the Ganymede kicks the Gloucester in the head.
'What in the hell is with the speed on that thing?' Cornelia thought.
'This is the power of mother's Ganymede, I won't lose as long as this power is still with me!' Nunnally thought.
The Ganymede knocked the lance out of the Gloucester's hands. The Ganymede swung its sword. A Sutherland appeared out of nowhere. It was Jeremiah's Sutherland.
"Orange?" Cornelia mutters.
"Escape while you can your highness. It's what Andreas would want if he wanted you to live." Jeremiah said.
'And yet he died and I failed to avenge him…..' Cornelia thought.
The Sutherland was repelled by the Kishi Kai.
"Sayoko…." Nunnally said.
"I'll handle this one lady Nunnally. Capture the Viceroy." Sayoko said.
"Right!" Nunnally replied as she zipped past the Sutherlands.
The Gloucester sped away from the Ganymede as it gave chase. The Gloucester picks up an assault rifle from one of the wrecked Gloucesters. The Ganymede withdraws its swords and flips its guns. Nunnally activates her Geass and dodges the incoming bullets. The Guison fires its cannons at the G-1. The G-1 gets hit in the right and left treads.
"Artillery fire?" Cornelia said.
The Ganymede vanished from her sight.
'Where did it go?' Cornelia thought as she looked in every possible direction to look for the Ganymede.
The Ganymede comes from behind the Gloucester and attacks from the rear. The rifle gets destroyed. The Ganymede gets a sword out and chops off the arm that once held the gun. The Gloucester swung its lance. The Ganymede dodges the lance and cuts the other arm off. The Gloucester steps back.
"Why you—"
A mine exploded and immobilized Cornelia's Gloucester. Keitaro saw the explosion.
'Did I put the right fuse on that one?' Keitaro thought.
The Gloucester fell on its right leg.
'A landmine?' Cornelia thought.
The Ganymede slowly approached the Gloucester. Nunnally looked at the helpless Gloucester as she fired a harken from one of the Ganymede's arms, getting rid of the last weapon the Gloucester held.
'It's over sister, admit it.' Nunnally thought.
Ashford Academy
CC was sleeping in a room in the mansion in the campus. She and Marianne had a psychic connection, so they could talk to each other.
"You're not gonna stop your daughter?" CC asked.
"Thats right. Besides I'm so proud of my daughter." Marianne said.
"That's only because she takes after you." CC said.
"I know, but seeing her pilot the Ganymede so well makes me want to squeeze her." Marianne said with a squeal.
'Just how did Charles fall for this woman?' CC thought.
Unknown Location
Charles sneezed all of a sudden.
"Whoa, what was that all about?" VV asked.
"I thought I heard someone talking behind my back just now." Charles said.
"Probably Lelouch." VV said.
"Yeah- wait what?" Charles said.
"Oh never mind it." VV said.
Saitama Ghetto
"Well Partner, I think we may have just bagged your sister." Nemo said.
An explosion occurred out of nowhere just between the Gloucester and the Ganymede.
"Artillery fire?" Nemo asked?
"Look up!" Marianne said.
Nunnally looked up and saw the Kimaris drop from a VTOL. The Kimaris gets in between the Ganymede. Nunnally noticed that the frame type was similar to the Ganymede.
'The Kimaris? Euphie?' Cornelia thought.
'Another Ganymede Frame?' Nunnally thought.
'So the Ganymede series is being revived by Schneizel…..' Marianne thought.
"Sister, I think it's time to retreat." Euphie said.
"Euphie….." Cornelia said.
The Kimaris picked up the Gloucester and retreated. The Purists followed as well. Jeremiah was ordered to retreat.
"Well, seems like the Princess is out of danger." Jeremiah said to himself, "Kewell, light the signal."
"Right." Kewell said.
A signal flare was shot into the air, it was a green flare. The green flare was to be designated as the retreat order or ceasefire order by flare protocol. The Britannian forces were forced to retreat. The Ganymede went back to normal as its eyes changed back to green. The combined forces of Tekkadan and the Yamato Alliance celebrated in victory.
'Victory once again. But even so, i'll have to be more careful the next time that new Ganymede model shows up again.' Lelouch thought.
Lelouch had gained another victory. Word will soon spread about the Viceroy's defeat at Saitama, costing Cornelia the nickname "Goddess of Victory". Resistance Groups will now become more active and will now target corrupted politicians and businessmen other than ordinary citizens. The Japanese now begun to have hope once again.
JLF HQ, Narita
The JLF members were arguing about what to do in light of Zero's achievements as of now.
"We have to join forces with Zero. With him on our side, we'll be unstoppable!" One of the JLF members argued.
"We don't need him. We just need to put a stand to those Britannians!" Another member argued.
The two sides argued about what to do. Katase was still thinking about what course of action to take.
'Genbu…. What the hell would you do in a situation like this? Just show me a sign….' Katase thought.
The Next Day….
Pendragon, Britannian Homeland
Schneizel and Guinevere had a conversation. The topic wasn't about Cornelia's defeat at Saitama, it was about a plan to overthrow their father, the Emperor.
"So you mean to tell me that it can only be either Lelouch or Me?" Schneizel asked.
"That's right brother, even though Lelouch would care less about the throne, we need a leader who would wash out the corrupt elite of Britannia itself and eliminate any and all possibility of another war coming about by our father's chaos and ideas." Guinevere said.
"I see…. So what do we do until then?" Schneizel asked.
"We simply just act as usual and wait for the perfect moment." Guinevere said.
"And what of the Glaston Knights and Nonnette?" Schneizel asked.
"Well, knowing that The Ganymede is up and running after getting a new look, they'll die." Guinevere said.
Area 11 Government Bureau
A news broadcast was being played all over Area 11 from the bureau itself. Cornelia was about to start her speech over the loss of Andreas Darlton. She cleared herself of doubt and went to the podium.
"As Viceroy of Area 11, I am sorry to announce the death of Andreas Darlton, a man who was one of my Knights in my Royal Guard and a friend I once knew." Cornelia said.
Area 10
"Damn it!" A red haired man screamed as he kicked a chair over.
"Father…." A blonde man said as his eyes watered.
"But that's…" A blue haired man said.
"N-No… It can't be…" A gray haired man said.
"N-No!" A brown haired man said.
These five were the Glaston Knights, Darlton's adopted children. The red haired man was David, the blonde was Alfred, the blue haired man was Bart, the grey haired man was Edgar, and the brown haired man was Claudio.
Area 11 Government Bureau
"We had lost a hero to our noble cause. But does this foreshadow the end of the peace of Area 11? No, it is just the beginning." Cornelia said, "Compared to the resistance groups in Area 11, our resources are 30 times more of theirs! Our goal in this against these naysayers is a noble one. It's been 7 years since we established this colony, and yet these Elevens still choose to foolishly rebel against us. My friend, Andreas Darlton, was sacrificed. WHY?!"
Pendragon, Britannian Homeland
The Royal family was watching this broadcast while Schneizel was wearing shades and got a drink of champagne.
'Because you're a spoiled child blinded by hate.' Schneizel thought as he took a drink.
Area 11 Government Bureau
"Never forget about the atrocities these Elevens had brought because of their disobedience!" Cornelia said, "These barbarians need to be taught a lesson! Britannia thrives for evolution and will always evolve, no matter what the foe is! All Hail Britannia!"
"All Hail Britannia!" Was being shouted from all across Britannia and in Area 11.
Ashford Academy
Nunnally was watching the broadcast and clenched her fist.
'If only you knew the truth Cornelia…' Nunnally thought.
Lelouch was watching the broadcast as well.
'Pathetic dear sister, I thought you knew better than….' Lelouch thought.
Nina was working on something on the computer. Shirley went out to cook some food. The broadcast ended and everyone went back to doing what they were doing.
Shinjuku Ghetto
A lone Sutherland was entering Shinjuku Ghetto. It held a shield and a Lance. It's gun was holstered on the back. It was Jeremiah's Sutherland and it wore a red piece of cloth that was wrapped around the neck. Apparently Jeremiah managed to connect the dots. His lord and lady were alive, all he needed was to see them again. That's all he ever asked for.
'Now, after 8 long years, I can see them again. This time, I will not fail them.' Jeremiah thought.
Inoue was on lookout and saw the Sutherland.
"A lone Sutherland? And it had red shoulder pads?" Naoto asked.
"Yeah. Looks like that." Inoue said.
The Sutherland stopped in a area where no one was found. Jeremiah turned on the intercom.
"Hear me out. I challenge one of you to a one on one duel." Jeremiah said, "Should I win, you will hand over Prince Lelouch Vi Britannia and Princess Nunnally Vi Britannia."
'He found out?' Naoto thought, "Lelouch, the hell is that man?"
"He used to be one of my mother's servants. Ever since the assassination of my mother, he's changed himself." Lelouch said.
'Oh great, Lelouch's butler. Now I have to feel bad for the man. His reputation got shattered and now he wants to see his lord and master.' Naoto thought.
"Nunnally, get ready." Lelouch said.
"Hai. (Right!)" Nunnally said.
Rivalz had the Ganymede be refitted for combat. The Ganymede was given a jousting lance that was stolen at Saitama. Nunnally got inside the Ganymede and connected with the NLS System. Naoto went in a C6 to address Jeremiah himself. He stops in front of the Sutherland.
"Alright, we agree. Let's just take this elsewhere." Naoto said.
The Sutherland followed the C6 to an empty stadium. The Ganymede was there as well.
'So, this is probably where I will die… Fine then. All I need is just the fact that they are alive.' Jeremiah said.
'Jerry…..' Nunnally thought.
The two combatants ready themselves.
"Leader of the Purebloods, Margrave Jeremiah!" Jeremiah said.
"Uh…. Um…." Nunnally said as she tried to think of a nickname, "Tekkadan resistance cell member, Nunna."
'Nunna? REALLY?' Naoto thought as he covered his face with his hands.
'Nunna? As in, Nunnally?' Jeremiah thought, 'So it wasn't just coincidence at all, it is her!'
"Heading forward!" Jeremiah said proudly.
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The two charged at each other with lances in hand and clashed. The two warriors clashed and blocked their attacks. Sparks flew as they partied every blow. Elsewhere, The Lancelot and Lancelot Club were out looking for the Sutherland.
"That sound… It's coming from far away from here! Come on Suzaku!" Rai said as he sped off.
"Oi Matte! (Hey Wait!)" Suzaku said as he followed.
Back in the stadium, Jeremiah kept fighting.
"A child like you should not be here. Children do not have to suffer from these constant struggles and strifes caused by adults!" Jeremiah said.
'Yet, so many have…..' Nunnally thought, "Well that doesn't matter to me now, I was told by Oniisama to defeat you!"
The Ganymede severed the Sutherland's left arm. The Sutherland severed the Ganymede's Lance. The rod hits pretty close to Naoto's C6. Naoto didn't flinch at all. Lelouch in his Zero outfit went over to watch the duel. Soon, all the Resistance members arrived to watch the fight. The Ganymede dodges the Sutherland's Lance as it got its swords out.
"So how do we determine the winner? Until one of us dies, surrenders, is unable to battle?" Nunnally asked.
"That is of little importance, all that is important is that you fight!" Jeremiah said.
"Alright then." Nunnally said.
The Ganymede rushed in and attacked the Sutherland. The Sutherland blocks the attack and delivers a kick to the Ganymede's head. The Ganymede recovers and delivers a kick to the Sutherland's head as well. The Ganymede withdraws its swords and picked up the actual Jousting Lance and drove it into the Sutherland. The Sutherland, including Jeremiah was impaled by the Lance. The Ganymede crushed the Sutherland's head as it pulled the Lance out. Nunnally got out of the cockpit as the others cheered her on. Jeremiah managed to get out, his midsection had been pierced by the Lance itself. The man coughed as Nunnally brought out her gun that was technically a copy of Cornelia's rifle sword.
'Those eyes, the hair…. It is her… Then that means…..' Jeremiah thought as he looked at Zero.
"You didn't tell me what would happen if I were to win. I did not like that." Nunnally said.
"Well what's the point? The result would've been obvious to you from the start. *Cough* Besides, I'm at the end of the road already." Jeremiah said as he coughed some more blood.
'Jerry…' Nunnally thought.
'Lady Marianne, I'll be joining you very soon….' Jeremiah thought as he shuts his eyes.
The man falls over. Nunnally withdrew her gun and went inside the Ganymede due to her lack of willingness to kill a friend of her mother. The Ganymede leaves with the jousting Lance in hand. The resistance members left as well. The Lancelot and The Club found the man. Rai got out and held the man and shook him.
"Hey! Wake up man!" Rai said as he shook him, "You haven't even given me that stupid paycheck damnit!"
'If only I was here, then…' Suzaku thought.
The man steadily opened his eyes. His vision was blurry.
"Come on! Wake up!" Rai said as he shook the man again.
'That voice…. Is it that Knight Walker Pilot?' Jeremiah thought.
"Hey man wake up!" Rai said.
Jeremiah tried to speak at least 3 words. The words were…
"All….. Hail….. Lelouch…." Jeremiah said before going into a coma.
"Hey! Hey!" Rai said as he shook the man again.
'So what I saw wasn't just coincidence. That person was Lelouch!' Suzaku thought as he remembered when he saw Lelouch coming out of the black Glasgow in Shinjuku.
"The guy is completely conked out! We got to get a hospital ASAP!" Rai said as he pulled out a phone. He went and dialed 911.
The ambulance arrived and took the man to a hospital. The Lancelot and the Club head back. The Purebloods were informed for the time being and went back to the hospital. The resistance cell went and salvaged the Sutherland and began to build a new Ganymede Frame. Shirley would be its pilot.
Hospital
Most of the Purebloods had arrived at the hospital and surprisingly had brought flowers. With Jeremiah in a coma, Kewell was the leader of the Purebloods. He ultimately accepted the responsibility and went on his own accord. He learned carefully that one's pride can be one's strength and downfall, depending on just how it effects him and those around him.
Pendragon, Britannia
Nonette Enneagram, the Knight of 9 of the Knights of the Round, was ordered by the Emperor to go to Area 11 to help stabilize the situation that is going on there in regards to the rebellion. She was also given the NLS Implant on her back and was given a unit that accommodated the modification. The unit was the Julia, a high mobility prototype of the Graze, Royal Protectorate's newest Knightmare Frame that is currently being deployed in the Homeland and the nearby Area colonies in the American Continent. The Graze had a head design that differed from the Glasgow all the way up to the Gloucester. It's head had a yellow rectangular vertical visor with a Factsphere behind it. The Julia uses jet thrusters, the NLS System, and two arm blades that fold out. The thrusters were installed in the legs, in the feet, and on the back of the unit. The woman was boarding a plane to take her to Area 11.
"Well Nelly, you better wait for me." Nonette said as she got on the plane.
The plane took flight and went to Area 11 with a plane carrying Grazes to the Colony as well. Nonette knew the Princess for about a good time frame from back in college. The woman would now go to Area 11 to make sure that the rebellion does not spread.
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