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Intent to Prevent
Under the sea, the Tekkapod was pulsing and inside of alien object, Lelouch was going through the alteration of his body. He curled himself in into a ball and just went through the strange process that was happening to him. He didn't know what would happen to him next but he felt that he was starting to become something, something that wasn't exactly human.
Meanwhile above the sea, the man in the beige long coat looked at sea with his hands in his pockets.
"So, that boy is one going through the alteration," the man said and then he sighed, "I was hoping that Tekkapod would have landed to where Kururugi was. Oh well, not much can be done about it," the man decided to walk as he was heading towards a direction, "well, it's time for me to go. Hmm, the Britannian Emperor, Charles didn't take part of that battle over Tokyo and after all that talk he was going on…well, I knew that old fool was just running his mouth but that also means that he had something else in mind. The direction of his flagship looked like was heading towards Shikine Island," the man stopped himself and pondered, "no, wait," the man snapped his fingers, "oh, he's not going there…no, he must be heading to the ruins of Kamine Island…which means that he's actually going to activate the Ragnarok Connection," the man smiled, "well, I can't have that happening, not when Radam will be the one to take over this Earth."
The man continued to make his way and decided to hurry to get to Kamine Island. Meanwhile elsewhere, the hooded woman was making her way to her intended destination.
"Kamine Island," the hooded woman said, "I have to go there and stop him. He has a lot of things to answer for and I'll do whatever I have to do to force him to answer…yes, I'm not the same that I was a year ago."
F.L.E.I.A. crater, Tokyo Settlement
After Suzaku had calm down, he was still feeling down and started walking and his thoughts were running in his head, "2010 of the imperial calendar, the Holy Britannian Empire invaded Japan in order gain control of its underground Sakuridite resources. My father, Genbu, called for a do or die resistance. To stop him, I…" he trailed off with the memory of him killing his father when he was ten but continued, "it was childish, a tragedy childish impulsive act. I thought to myself 'this will stop the war'. I thought there would be no more needless bloodshed. But I was wrong. The fighting didn't stop." He paused a bit, "All I wanted was to keep people from killing each other." Memories surfaced of being under Lelouch's geass command to live and firing the F.L.E.I.A warhead, "NO, IT WAS GEASS, THE POWER THAT CAN TWIST A MAN'S WILL!" He calmed down as he realized that blaming it on geass alone was just a copout, "In the end, it's just the same, I..." His thoughts were interrupted when he saw Nina.
"I didn't know," Nina said distraught, "I didn't understand that... that it will be this horrible…that so many people would…that I…that it will be a…"
"Massacre," Suzaku interrupted and it shocked Nina to hear the Knight of Seven say it, "it's a big hit Nina, the F.L.E.I.A. warhead has proven itself. Britannia can't lose now."
As Suzaku walked passed her, Nina couldn't help but to be disturbed that Suzaku would congratulate to the casualties it caused.
In the air
Knightmare frames of both the Black Knights and Britannian forces were scoring through certain areas. A Sutherland was flying in the air doing a patrol when suddenly; a figure appeared and landed on top of the cockpit of the Sutherland, surprising the Britannian pilot inside. That figure was the man in the beige long coat.
"What the hell?" the Britannian pilot spoke, "Hey, who are you? How did you manage to get up here?"
The man in beige long coat grinned.
The imperial flagship, Great Britannia
Kamine Island was being examined by the 98th emperor, Charles zi Britannia and his entourage of the survivors of the Geass Order.
"According to the materials left behind by Director VV and our brethren, this location is optimal," one of the Geass members reported.
"It will synchronize with ancient ruins throughout the world," the second member reported.
"With this action, we can make the Sword of Akasha manageable once again," the third member stated.
Charles grinned with approval and amusement with what he was being told, "I never imagined that I would use such an ancient device, its quiet astounding."
In the Mordred
Anya Alstreim, the Knight of Six, was about to take off leaving the Ikaruga when all of a sudden her conscious was once again being taken over. She tried to fight, but it was to no avail. Her eyes were brimming with red from the effect of geass.
"So, you're ready to begin then," Anya said.
The flagship, Ikaruga
CC, who had still lost her memory, was wandering around in the Ikaruga worrying for her new master. She had heard anything about what had happened so she had no clue of the whereabouts of Lelouch. The master had had treated her like a human being and not a tool like she had been before. She worried for him, prayed that he would be okay.
"Oh my master, where did you go?" CC whispered being very worried.
Just then, the Mordred appeared before CC and out came Anya as she on her way towards CC.
"It's been ages since we were face to face like this," said an excited Anya, "it's me."
CC on the other hand was nervous and a little scared.
Anya could see the result of happened to CC, "CC, don't tell you actually…"
As she was getting close, CC panicked and yelped, "I'm so sorry."
The surroundings changed to another dimension with portraits depicting CC's memory. CC and Anya walk past each other. Anya stops as CC sits in a chair.
Anya turns to face CC, "What are doing, closing yourself up in here like this? CC…CC"
CC turned to face Anya, "Hmm, who are you?"
"It me," Anya responded although the form switched to "dead" fifth imperial consort, Marianne vi Britannia, "see."
"It's you," CC responded and got up from her chair, "so you chased me all the way in here. Are you that worried about Lelouch, Marianne?"
"Oh come on, do you really think that I'm such an ideal mother that that's all I think about?" Marianne responded.
"Then why did you come here for me?"
"Because so much has changed, I need to know if you're still on my side."
"Huh?"
"CC, why did you seal off your own code just when you had what you wanted? Charles was ready to grant your greatest wish, the wish to die, but you stop him."
"Even I don't know why I did it; actually I'm a little shocked that I did."
Marianne couldn't help but laugh at CC's statement, "Then you have to find the answer in the real world."
CC pondered.
Marianne continued, "I've made up my mind and that's all there is to it."
"How typical of you," CC replied.
"Why is that?"
"The one who always comes in and messes around with my life."
"Because I appreciate what you did," Marianne said as the atmosphere changed backed to the Ikaruga and in front of CC was the form of Anya, "at least as far as giving me my geass power."
"And you never fulfilled your contract," CC reminded the Anya-inhabited Marianne.
"If that's what you think, will you come with me now?" Anya asked.
"Yes but wait a minute, there's something I can't leave behind," CC answered.
Anya wondered what was it that her old accomplice was talking about.
Meanwhile near Schneizel's jet, Schneizel and Kanon were discussing things further with Ohgi, Todoh, and Diethard. Cornelia was also there as well as Villetta. Schneizel finished his discussion with Ohgi, Todoh, and Diethard and he and Kanon headed in the jet. Villetta told Ohgi that he, Todoh, and Diethard could go ahead and that she would catch up with him. Ohgi nodded and they left and Villetta and Cornelia continued with their conversation.
"So, what will you do Villetta?" Cornelia asked, "Stay with the Black Knights?"
Villetta was surprised to hear the 2nd Britannian princess ask her that.
"Neither my brother nor myself plan to punish you. After all, now that things have moved to next level, I'd say we have no authority to act against you."
"Well I…" Villetta was trying to find the words to Cornelia's statement.
"Heh, I'm probably the last person to say this but noble rank isn't everything," Cornelia said walking to the jet amused that she would say something like that.
Villetta wanted to stop, only to confirm what she meant but gave up on the idea.
In the air, on route to the Flagship Avalon
Schneizel, Kanon, and Cornelia sat in their chairs feeling that they had succeeded in stopping Zero.
"All of this could have been avoided if you had listened to me Lelouch," Schneizel said in his head, "this would not have happened to you and it was your own pride that led you to your downfall," Schneizel then smirked, "well, there is no need for you to worry now. Nunnally is safe now. I'm taking good care of her; she'll be under my protection for now."
Bridge of the Great Britannia
Emperor Charles and his entourage were almost at Kamine Island and they were looking at the monitor.
"Preparations are complete, your majesty," one of the Geass Order members said.
"Very well, let us begin," the 98th emperor replied.
The screen was showing the globe the marking that indicate the thought elevators. The ancient ruins that were around the world were starting to glow and were even giving some sort of vibrations.
Charles was pleased as the ruins were synchronizing to linking to the ruins on Kamine Island.
"All relic systems are now synchronized," said one of the Geass Order members.
"With this shall end the world of the existing god. Destruction and creation, Ragnarok has finally begun," Charles declared.
Just then on the right side of the screen, the Knight of Twelve, Monica Kruszewski appeared, "Your Majesty, Prince Schneizel sent in the report on the conflict in—"
"Did I not tell to leave these mundane affairs to him?" Charles interrupted; annoyed that one of his own personal knights would tell him things that were of no importance to him.
Monica was surprised to hear him say it, "Mundane affairs?"
Charles cut off the transmission, "Has the truth finally begun to dawn on you Schneizel? If so, it's too late. This game called war is already obsolete."
Ashford Academy
Milly Ashford gives her announcement to the world, "This is KT Television. Since our studios were lost in the blast, we set up temporary studio in Ashford Academy to bring you this emergency news alert. A short while ago, we received an official word that Prince Schneizel has signed a ceasefire with the Black Knights. In addition, according to an official announcement, Zero, leader and CEO of the Black Knights was killed in the final battle. Zero was wounded in the fight of the Tokyo Settlement and subsequently received medical treatment before the flagship, Ikaruga, but he succumbed to his injuries before daybreak this morning."
Kagoshima Settlement
At the headquarters of the UFN, Zhou Xianglin had just heard the news in shock regarding Zero. In the jet leaving the Kagoshima Settlement, Hong Gu, Li Xingke, Kaguya Sumeragi, and Empress Tianzi had just heard the news as well. The 13-year-old Chinese empress had a look of concern for her friend.
Horai Island
The people residing in Horai Island were screaming in anguish about the news of Zero's death.
Cockpit of the Sutherland Sieg
"What's the meaning of this Ohgi?" Jeremiah asked communicating with Ohgi through his monitor, "Is it true that Zero's dead?"
"Yeah, I'm afraid it as the media reported," Ohgi responded, keep up his mask very well.
"Can I least see his face to confirm it?"
"Sorry but we're busy now Jeremiah, it will have to wait until later."
The transmission was cut and Jeremiah was confused, upset, and also suspicious of Ohgi.
One of the rooms in the Ikaruga
Kallen came up behind Ohgi, "Are you serious about this?"
"The Black Knights don't need Zero anymore," Ohgi declared as he looked at the pictures of Yoshida, Inoue, and Nagata.
"We've only gotten this far because of him," Kallen pointed out, "to just disregard him like he's was just easily disposable."
"He's the one who treated us like we were easily disposable. He fooled us right from the beginning with that despicable geass power."
"I called him my friend, the best friend I ever had," Tamaki said with sadness, "I loved that guy more than my own life."
"But then…" Sugiyama started.
"We learned the truth," Minami said, "think about the Black Rebellion. He was ready to dispose of Ohgi then, no, even before that."
"That's right," Ohgi said, "people are more than just game pieces, their lives matter, that's why we're fighting," Ohgi gritted his teeth, "where he ends up in the afterlife, I hope he suffers."
It didn't sit well with Kallen and it was hard for her to believe that Lelouch actually died. She didn't know what to feel. She was angry and hurt for the hurtful things that Lelouch said but at the same time, she wondered why he told her that she had to live. Kallen wondered if he said those things just to make sure she was out of harm's way, if that was the case, it would only made Kallen feel worse because she knew that she'll never be able to thank him for doing such a thing as well having feeling of regret because she failed to protect him like she swore she would.
"Ohgi, there's something I want to ask you," Kallen said.
"Huh," Ohgi replied, "what is it Kallen?"
Minami, Sugiyama, and Tamaki were curious as to what Kallen was going to ask.
"Tell me Ohgi, how could you be so cruel?" Kallen asked.
Ohgi was taken back, "What, what are you talking about Kallen?"
Kallen gritted her teeth, "I'm talking about how you used me to lure Zero out and how you were prepared to kill me if you suspected that was under the influence of geass? Of how you didn't even tell me what you were planning?"
Minami, Tamaki, and Sugiyama were shocked and Ohgi wasn't really sure what to say.
"Uh, Kallen, the thing is that…well, um…" Ohgi struggled to give an acceptable excuse.
Within the Tekkapod, under the sea
Lelouch was thinking about his past with how his father banished him and Nunnally after his mother's death, telling him that he was dead to when he and Nunnally arrived in Japan and how they met Suzaku to when Britannia invade and conquered Japan and Lelouch declaring that he would obliterate the country of his birth. Lelouch thought about his childhood and couldn't help himself but wished that to go back to those times when he was a kid and when he was with Nunnally and Suzaku. He thought about the friends and family that mattered to him and that included CC. He began thinking about CC and the time she gave him geass. Lelouch was very grateful to her because when he received geass from her, it allowed him to begin his path. But along with way, he also had deep regrets; regrets of the choices he made that led the deaths of innocent people which include the sister he loved second only to Nunnally, his half-sister Euphemia. Lelouch convinced himself that he needed to move on, no matter how much he wanted to stop after the death of his sister which was the result of his own careless mistake that cost the lives of many Japanese people and he also knew who would be affected badly with Euphie's death, mostly Cornelia and Suzaku.
"I wish I could turn the hands of time," Lelouch said to himself as he gave in to the Tekkapod.
A forest somewhere
Rolo had recovered and looked around and stood up. He remembered what happened with Shinkiro being hit by a strange object and that same strange object went after Lelouch and how there was no way he had survived.
"Big brother," Rolo said with sadness as he fell on his knees and had his head down on the ground, "Lelouch, I'm sorry, I'm sorry I couldn't protect you and now you're gone, gone," Rolo began to tear up, "what am I suppose to do now?" Rolo had tears streaming from his eyes and then he brought his head up with an angry expression with tears, "they will pay! They will all pay for this! They destroyed my happiness and so in turn, I'll destroy theirs."
The Avalon
In the recreation room, Lloyd was throwing darts while Gino was having a pool match with Cecile, a match he was losing real badly. Cecile was hitting the solids in every hole with ease. Gino could only look with amazement of how the blue haired scientist was hitting every solid ball with such accuracy.
"Damn, she's good," Gino said in a low tone, impressed.
It was at that moment, Suzaku walked in. Gino looked up and saw his fellow Knight of the Round.
"Lloyd, can you give an update of the status of the Lancelot?" Suzaku asked his Lancelot creator.
"You know the status," Lloyd replied, "You saw the condition of the core luminous."
"No, I'm talking about the Lancelot Albion," Suzaku clarified.
"It's ready to roll out," Cecile replied as she hit another solid ball in one of the holes.
"Albion?" Gino asked, "What's that about?"
Lloyd throws another dart but missed the board completely, "Oh, I shouldn't have mention that. It's a custom knightmare built for Suzaku but in the state of mind you're in, I don't want you going near it."
"Lloyd, as Knight of Seven, I could order you to do it," Suzaku threatened.
"My unease grows worse and worse," Lloyd countered, not intimidated to Suzaku's threat.
Cecile walk towards Suzaku, "Suzaku, didn't you say that you had to be prepared not to fire the F.L.E.I.A.?"
"Miss Cecile, what's the fundamental purpose of any weapon?" Suzaku countered.
At this point, Cecile was not happy of where Suzaku was going with this course, "Sir Kururugi, you want to debate this like a schoolboy?" Cecile said with a sad smile and fake cheery tone.
Suzaku replied back, "The point is—"
"Drop it Suzaku, this isn't like you," Gino interrupted, concerned about his friend.
Schneizel, Cornelia, and Kanon walked and the two Knights of the Round and two scientists turned their attention to them.
"Your highness," the Knight of Three greeted with respect.
"It all right, you can relax," Schneizel said.
"Princess Cornelia, it been far too long your highness," Lloyd greeted, thrilled to see the 2nd princess again.
"Right," Cornelia replied, "Where is Lord Guilford?"
"Uh, well…," Cecile was having a hard time actually tell the princess about her knight.
Schneizel cuts in looking back at his half-sister, "Cornelia, I'm afraid Lord Guilford was caught in the—"
"He went missing after he launched the F.L.E.I.A. warhead," Kanon interrupted, "it was his heroism that saved all of us."
"Guilford?" Cornelia mentioned her knight in surprise.
"We may not know if he's alive or dead, but he did a great deed. You should be proud of him, he served you well as your knight," Schneizel said.
"What are saying?" Suzaku interjected, shocked that they were giving the credit of firing weapon to Guilford, "I'm the one who fired the F.L.E.I.A. warhead," this catches everyone off guard, "that's was my deed of honor, the feat I needed to become the Knight of One."
"Hold on Suzaku," Gino said, trying to calm his friend down, but Suzaku completely ignored him at the moment.
"Is this manipulation designed to protect Lord Guilford's legacy?" Suzaku asked feeling insulted of what Schneizel and Kanon were trying to do.
"What are you saying?" Cornelia asked.
"I suggest you stop Suzaku," Schneizel said.
"No, I've been naïve up till now," Suzaku replied.
"No you—"Lloyd tried to put in his word.
"Stubbornly maintaining that the means are more important than the end result," Suzaku continued as he walked up and stopped a few inches away from Schneizel, "That was idealist and self-righteous."
"Perhaps, but—"Schneizel was going to tell his point but once again, the Japanese knight interrupted.
"In any case, I insist on what is due me your highness; make me the Knight of One."
Schneizel was surprised that the Knight of Seven was demanding to be made Knight of One and he saw that Suzaku was not backing down. There no hesitation in his movements or in his tone.
Cornelia, however, was not impressed with her sister's former knight, giving him a death glare, "You've crossed the line into insubordination Kururugi."
"Anyway, only the emperor has the power to award the rank, Knight of One," Lloyd pointed out, "which means…"
"Which means, I shall rise to this," The second prince declared.
This brought huge gasps from almost all the people who were in the room.
"Brother," Cornelia said, surprised at what Schneizel had just declared.
Schneizel simply continued, "If I become the emperor, it will remove the problem. It's really as simple as that."
"Highness, what you said just now is close to—"Gino tried to point out.
"Gino," Suzaku interrupted, getting in front of Gino.
"What are planning to do?" Gino asked, not liking where this is going.
"Prince Schneizel, can you please tell us all what has led you to make this decision?" Suzaku asked.
"He considers our affairs trivial and mundane," Schneizel answered causing Cornelia and Gino to be surprised, "that's how His Majesty referred to our mortal struggle with the Black Knights."
"But…" Gino tried to find the words, shocked of what he was just told.
"You've seen it too Cornelia," Schneizel said looking back at Cornelia, "how absorbed Father is with his dangerous research, how he abandons the throne." Schneizel faces the others, "It's true he treats diplomacy and war like they were meaningless trifles. A man whose lost interest in this world, who sees his people, locked in a life and death struggle and shrugs in indifference, such a man has no right to rule."
"He's finally made up his mind, but…" Kanon thought to himself.
Lloyd was shocked and taking in what was going on, "Could it be…a coup d'état?"
"But that's wrong," Cecile muttered.
"Your Highness," Suzaku spoke, "as a Knight of the Round, I can arrange an audience with the emperor. Please give me your order to assassinate him."
"Suzaku," Gino muttered shocked and angry that Suzaku would go this far.
"If I'm predestined to be a killer, so be it," Suzaku said, "Gino, I know what I am and what I must do, what matters are results."
There was no backing down from the Knight of Seven, who was willing to toss away his own morals to achieve his goals. Later on, after everything was settled with Gino being held down to prevent him from the stopping the assassination plan, Suzaku met with Schneizel and Kanon and they had informed the Knight of Seven of Lelouch's fate.
"Lelouch is…dead?" Suzaku spoke shocked.
"Yes, he was killed by a strange meteorite as he was trying to escape," Kanon said, "Anya can vouch for that."
"And you informed the Black Knights about Lelouch's geass."
"Yes, I did, it needed to be done," Schneizel said.
"…I see…"
"If you want Suzaku, you can take the time to pray for my brother before you begin."
Suzaku shook his head, "No, now's not the time, I should get going in assassinating the emperor right now, we can't afford to miss this chance."
Schneizel and Kanon looked at each other for a moment and then back to Suzaku and nodded.
"Very well, you may proceed," Schneizel said, "just remember that failure is not an option."
"Yes, I'm aware of that," Suzaku said with determination and then had his thoughts, "Lelouch, this is the result…I wish things would have been different. I wonder what you would say to me if you see me now in what I'm about to do…hmph, you would probably get on my case about being a hypocrite, about how I'm disregarding my own morals…well, I don't care anymore, I have to become the Knight of One, no matter what and claim Japan for my own."
UFN's Jet on route to the Ikaruga
"Now then Your Majesty," Kaguya started, "as we previously arranged I'll conduct negotiations with Prime Minister Schneizel in Tokyo."
"But Kaguya, after all, Zero was your husband," Tianzi pointed out.
"Losing Master Zero is a terrible blow, it's true. But we can't dwell on that when our nations are in danger. We must turn his death to our best advantage and honestly, I know I called myself his wife but he and I were just…that is in the end, we were married but in heart only."
The 15-year-old supreme chairwoman of the UFN could no longer hold back her tears.
Near Kamine Island
Suzaku was in a jet and he received the Intel that he needed, "His Majesty has landed on Kamine Island?"
"Yes my lord," an operative replied, "along with an unknown group of subjects."
"Unknown group," Suzaku thought to himself, "Survivors of the Geass Order?"
The Avalon
Schneizel and Cornelia were sitting on their chairs and Gino also sat in a chair but he had spears pointed at him on each side and with Kanon pointing a gun at him.
"Are you serious about sending Suzaku to assassinate your own father?" Gino asked.
"Gino," Schneizel replied with pity, "do want this war to remain in a stalemate forever?"
"What do you mean?"
"The true nature of people is this, they want to be controlled by their nation, their religion, their traditions, and by figures of grand authorities. Above all, the Emperor of Britannia must play his part."
"So now you're the one to play that part your highness, the grand authority?"
"If I'm called upon to do it, then perhaps."
"Perhaps? How so?" Cornelia asked curiously.
"Did you the word 'authority' actually has another meaning?"
Kamine Island
Suzaku had just cut down the last Geass Order member, leaving the Britannian emperor left standing.
"Was this treason Schneizel's idea?" Charles asked, unfazed of what just transpired.
"It was my decision," Suzaku replied, "Majesty, I appreciate your patronage, that cannot be questioned but you are guilty of two crimes."
"Oh," Charles muttered, slightly amused that his would be assassin is accusing him of committing crimes.
"First, abandoning your responsibilities as emperor," Suzaku stated, "and second, dirtying your hands with the power of geass." As he said it, he sets himself and his sword in a middle stance.
"Is that a capital crime?"
"Geass takes good men and bends them to evil. You knew that, you could've saved Euphie. It would've been so easy. But instead, you abandoned her."
"So what?"
Suzaku was shock with the emperor's statement. He then realized that Lelouch was right about him. The man really was an uncaring individual. He raised his sword feeling so much hatred toward the father of Lelouch and Nunnally, "You also drove Lelouch and Nunnally away, their despair is in this sword. Die!"
Just as Suzaku was about strike the emperor's skull, his sword was stopped by a huge black and gold sword, wielded by none other than the Knight of One, Bismarck Waldstein.
"Lord Waldstein, what are you doing here?" Suzaku asked surprised.
"Did you think you were the only one who knew about geass? It takes many forms. Who could be foolish enough to relax his guard with a man who constantly betray everyone who trust him?" Bismarck stated while mocking Suzaku.
Suzaku was angry at himself for not thinking that emperor would never truly be unguarded, a stupid mistake that was now costing him.
"Bismarck, I leave this mundane matter to you," the emperor said as he turned around and moved on.
"Yes, your majesty, so be it," Bismarck obeyed.
"Hold on," Suzaku called out but was of no avail.
Bismarck grinned as his sewed left eye started to give small glow of blood-red and he pushed Suzaku back with his sword. The clashing of swords continued as the emperor made his way inside.
UFN's Jet
Hong Gu set up a transmission to the Ikaruga, "Ohgi, this is Hong Gu requesting landing clearance. We brought her majesty and Lady Kaguya with us."
The Flagship, Ikaruga's Bridge
"Uh right," Ohgi responded, "then I'll contact Schneizel's staff as well."
The key members of the Black Knights and Villetta were all gathered in the bridge as well.
Diethard sat in a chair with bruises and small bandages to his face with his thoughts, "I thought Ohgi had finally changed a bit, but no, definitely miscast," he looked at Villetta, "his true nature is be defensive."
Kamine Island, near the ruins
Suzaku was pushed back by Bismarck's sword attack.
"No," Suzaku thought to himself, "The geass command that compels me to live, it's screaming at me to run away. Is the Knight of One really that dangerous as an opponent?" Bismarck was walking slowly to Suzaku and Suzaku charged at the Knight of One again, "I left my weakness."
"Weakness?" Bismarck responded, "Fool, what you call weakness," Bismarck parried Suzaku's attack and it caused the Knight of Seven to be sent flying to the ground, "that was the source of your strength. Gentleness and compassion are what drove you. Take those away and there's nothing left but violence," Bismarck was already close and was ready to give the finishing blow, "which means…you will die here Suzaku Kururugi."
Suzaku looked on as his eyes widened as Bismarck raised his sword.
"Dammit," Suzaku said in his head.
"Well, this is quite interesting," the man in the beige coat said as he appeared.
Bismarck and Suzaku were surprised as they turned to see that man and Bismarck was surprised to see who it was.
"It's you, you're…Fritz von Braun," Bismarck said surprised.
Fritz grinned, "It's a pleasure to meet you, the Knight of One himself, Bismarck Waldstein," Fritz then looked at Suzaku who was still on the ground, "well, well, the Knight of Seven himself, Suzaku Kururugi."
"Who…who are you?" Suzaku asked.
"Huh, didn't hear Bismarck say my name?"
"What's going on?"
Fritz sighed, "Anyway, Sir Kururugi, I need you to leave now, I have business to take care of here and I need you out of the way."
"Wait," Suzaku said as he got up, "I don't know what's going on, but I have something to do so I need you to—"
"You misunderstand," Fritz interrupted and suddenly grabbed Suzaku by the neck surprising the young Japanese knight and Bismarck as well, "it wasn't a request kid."
Fritz used his strength to throw Suzaku in a different direction away from where they were while Suzaku screamed in surprised. Afterwards, Fritz turned to Bismarck.
"I know about the Ragnarok Connection that your emperor is planning to activate," Fritz said, "I can't have that happen."
Bismarck readied his sword against Fritz, "How do you know about the Ragnarok Connection?"
"That's not something you need to worry," a woman's voice said.
Bismarck was surprised and turned to see the hooded woman near the cave entrance.
"What?" Bismarck spoke, "who are you?"
"Hmph."
The hooded woman ran inside the cave and Bismarck tried to stop her but Fritz got in the way.
"Now, now, how about you take me on first, oh great strong Britannian knight," Fritz goaded, "it seems my accomplice has arrived and will confront the emperor before I do," Fritz smiled, "that's fine, it will be the same, the Ragnarok Connection will be prevented."
"Get out of my way," Bismarck demanded, "I will not allow you or anyone to stop His Majesty, move out of the way Fritz von Braun!"
Fritz had a sadistic grin as he pulled out a red crystal, "Just try and force me out of the way, foolish human."
Within the Tekkapod, under the sea
Lelouch was going through the memories of his life and his gritted his teeth at people who ruined things for him, first it was his father, Charles zi Britannia, and then his own friend, Suzaku Kururugi remembering that he captured Lelouch at Kamine Island a year ago, brought him before his father, the set up at the Kururugi Shrine, and with that Lelouch thought about his brother Schneizel el Britannia, who was there at the Ikaruga when the Black Knights pointed guns at him and Lelouch guessed that Schneizel told them about his geass and convinced them to turn on him. Lelouch gave up on life but he also desired for revenge and he still had that desire with him.
"You must destroy…" a voice said in his head.
"What?" Lelouch asked in his head.
"You must do the bidding for Radam…"
"Ra…dam…?"
Lelouch's geass started to glow and the glow started to fill the entire interior of the Tekkapod.
The Sword of Akasha, C's World
Charles stood on the platform and the two pillars began to rise.
Charles held up his hand with the code on his palm and it shined, "God, hear me now. The time has come to settle this."
"You raise your voice to call God," a young woman's voice said, "however you have things you need to need to answer."
Charles raised his eyebrow and turned to see the woman in a cloak and had a hood over her head covering her face.
"What's this?" Charles asked, "Who are you? How were you able to here?"
"Hmm, you don't recognize me?" the hooded woman asked, "That's a shame that you don't recognize me, even after hearing my voice. Anyway, I'm here to stop this selfish plan of yours and I'm here to ask you some questions."
The hooded woman took off her hood revealing her face to Charles and the 98th Britannian Emperor was in complete shock to see who it was.
"What?" Charles spoke, "Impossible, how could this be? Is that really you?"
That's it for this chapter. Next chapter: Charles is met by someone he didn't expect and the revelation for the Ragnarok Connection as Lelouch still goes through the alteration process within the Tekkapod.