Code Geass: Black Blooded Orphans R2
Stage 3: Journey to the Vermillion City
Tokyo Settlement
Lelouch made it back to Tokyo, only for him to be invited to a meeting. Could it be about Cornelia's rouge actions? Was it about Britannia? What was it? He entered the room, the core members of the Black Knights were there. He took a seat.
"So what is this about?" Lelouch asked.
"Well it's about our Chinese Branch of the Black Knights. Something just came up." Ohgi said.
"And that is?" Lelouch asked.
"The Britannians arranged a marriage between the Empress of China and Odysseus Eu Britannia, your big brother." Naoto said.
'Now how was he convinced into something like that? Normally he would go with a woman who understands how he feels. To fall for something like this… it's him. My uncle really blames me for all of this. No wonder he took the throne, it's to have a shot at me.' Lelouch thought.
"They have coup ready to go. They want us to meet at the rendezvous point outside the Vermilion city of Luoyang." Ohgi said.
"If we can prove how corrupt the Eunuchs are, maybe we can put a stop to this thing." Sugiyama said, "Their rule seems a bit tyrannical."
"In any case, if this wedding goes unnoticed, Britannia will take all of China and use it to form a blockade around Japan." Kaguya said, "Head out at once, I will be going as well to maintain political relations with China."
"Right. Looks like we're going on adventure." Urabe said.
"We don't know what the Emperor is planning, but we better find out what it is." Lelouch said, "meeting adjourned. Now get ready."
Ikaruga
The Black Knights were loading a new Knightmare frame. It had both the Gawain's Hadron Technology and the Druid System. Rakshata oversaw the procedure.
"Lady Chawla!" Nina said as she caught up with Rakshata.
"Oh Nina darling, you made it. You're just in time." Rakshata said.
Nina took a glimpse at the new Knightmare that was being loaded onto the ship. It was black and gold and yet smaller than the Gawain. It had a Factsphere sensor on the head above the faceplate.
"That's the Shinkiro?" Nina asked.
"Yup. Made with the proper components, research, and the man needed to pilot it." Rak said.
"Lelouch you mean?" Nina said.
"Yes. Lelouch too darling." Rakshata said, "Speaking of which, what do you think he'll do after this is over?"
"To be honest, I don't know. With Shirley, Kallen, CC, and Kaguya, I'm not sure if he wants to start a family." Nina said.
"I guess that's something we can agree on." Rakshata said.
"What do you want to do when this is over?" Nina asked.
"Well I guess I'll be honest." Rakshata said, "I want to start a family with Lloyd."
"With Lloyd?!" Nina exclaimed.
Avalon
Lloyd sneezed. Cecile asked if he was fine, but he answered with a "Someone was talking behind my back" excuse.
Ikaruga
"Well it's not like I hate him or love him. It feels as if I was a red rose and he was a white rose and that we could pollinate and-"
"Ok I get it, but I'm gonna have to stop you right there before you say what I thought you were going to say." Nina said.
"You mean have babies?" Rakshata said.
"Rakshata, I swear to god." Nina said as she covered her blushing face.
Command Bridge
Zero was up on the bridge.
"All ships, awaiting orders." An officer said.
"Alright, launch the ship. We're heading out." Zero said.
"Activating Float Units." Another officer said.
"Ikaruga, heading out!" Zero said.
The Ikaruga and the Black Fleet rose and set sail for the Chinese Federation.
A few weeks later….
The Vermillion City
The Vermillion City, the crown jewel of the Chinese Federation. A Chinese General named Li Xingke, leader of the Black Knights Chinese Branch, had gone to meet his allies. He opened the door and found his aide, Xianglin, by the door.
"You're not usually this late Xingke." Xianglin said.
"You know how it is these days." Xingke said, "So? What do we know?"
"The High Eunuchs accepted the arrangements of that child emperor of Britannia gave them. Have a member of the Royal Family marry the empress, they get our land while the Eunuchs get to be Honorary Britannians." Xianglin said.
"Those damned traitors…." Xingke said, "And Zero?"
"He will arrive shortly, the Black Knights are making their way to the city." Xianglin said.
"Good, is the Shen Hu ready?" Xingke asked.
"Yes. So are the Gun-Rus we have. Once he gets here we will see what plan he has." Xianglin said.
"Let's pray it is a good one." Xingke said.
Night
Federal Palace
A feast was going on. Odysseus sat beside Empress Tianzi, a white haired girl with red eyes. She was to be his bride in this arranged marriage, she wanted to go to the outside world, but never imagined it would go out like this.
"I'm actually glad these arrangements worked out, I wasn't good at fighting anyway." Odysseus said.
"Well um….. I…." Tianzi stuttered.
"Oh it's nothing really. We're just glad that these arrangements will at least bring an end to all the hostilities." Zhao Ho, a High Eunuch said.
"R-Right…" Odysseus said as he turned to his soon to be wife, "So where do you want to go? Spain, Japan, Russia, Cambodia, Vietnam, um….. Uh…."
"J-Japan will do." Tianzi said.
"S-Sure, why not?" He said as he wiped his forehead with a tissue, 'I'm sweating bullets here.'
A blonde haired man wearing a famous Knight of Rounds Cloak was watching the prince. His name was Gino Weinberg, the Knight of Three.
"They sure look cute, don't they Anya?" Gino said to the girl next to him.
The pink haired girl next to him is Anya Alstreim, Knight of Six. She often takes pictures when she needs to. She knew Lelouch and may have had an affection for him, but didn't want to show it to anyone, especially Gino. It would tear his heart to shreds.
"Why bother?" Anya asked, "You'll have to do better than that."
"Ack! You always keep dodging me." Gino said.
"Gino, when are you gonna stop hitting on the ladies for once?" Rai asked.
"But dude, I'm still a virgin." Gino said.
"Not a good enough excuse pal." Rai said.
"He's got a point Gino." Suzaku said.
"Who's side are you on Suzaku?" Gino asked.
"Now, introducing the Prime Minister of Japan, Kaguya Sumeragi!" A man said as Kaguya entered the room.
Gino's jaw dropped. Rai whistled.
"Hello nurse." Gino said.
"That's my cousin." Suzaku said.
"Wait... Oh…. Ok then…" Gino said.
Zero was with her as well.
"Wait, why's he here?" Gino asked.
"Probably an invitation." Rai said.
"An invitation he doesn't deserve." Gino said.
"He has good intentions, I can tell." Suzaku said.
"Yeah, good intentions. Right, as if he hadn't pulled a gun in our face yet." Gino said.
"Now you're just paranoid." Suzaku said.
"Guards, seize that man at once!" Xiang Weng, another High Eunuch said.
The guards surrounded Zero, only to get repelled by Nunnally in her black dress. Gino whistles.
"Don't." Suzaku said.
"Why?" Gino asked.
"She's too innocent." Rai said.
"Now you're just saying that because you want her for yourselves." Gino said.
"She wouldn't be interested in a flake like you." Anya said.
'Flake?' Gino thought.
"Now now, they're just guests. I mean it's not like they have weapons or anything." Odysseus said.
"As innocent as ever, Odysseus." Nunnally said as she stood up.
"Is that dress even allowed?" Gino asked.
"Someone needs to warn Nunnally about her clothes." Rai said.
"That thing should come with a warning." Suzaku said.
"W-w-why are you wearing that dress?" Odysseus asked as his face turned red.
"Aw you're blushing, that makes you cuter." Nunnally said.
'Why in front of my bride?' Odysseus thought as his face was even redder.
"Now stand down, no need for weapons. They're not looking for trouble." Schneizel said.
The men stood down as ordered.
'Our uncle must have forced you into this. You're not the type of man who would go about this. Either that, or you're just playing along for the time being.' Lelouch thought.
"Now this is a one time thing Zero. Show up again at the wedding and you won't get another chance." Schneizel said.
Xingke gave Zero the signal. They met outside.
"So, status report." Zero said.
"My men are at the ready. The Shen Hu is ready as well." Xingke said.
"You mean it's finished?" Zero asked.
"Yes. What is the plan?" Xingke asked.
"Well, I was actually thinking, what was your plan before I got here?" Zero asked, "I think it may go with our plans for the wedding."
"Hm?" Xingke wondered.
The next day
The wedding bells rang. It was time, Tianzi and Odysseus were about to be married by a Chinese priest. As she stood there, she wondered if this was the best way of going to the outside world. Sure she will be out of the city, only to be a hostage in Britannian affairs. Her people's fate after the wedding is unknown to her. She wish she could see the world from outside of the forbidden city. Kaguya and Kallen observed from above. Just before they got to the 'I do' part, the doors just burst open. The man by the door was…
"Xingke?! What are you-"
"Silence Zhao Ho! In the roar of the land and the name of my people, I challenge the utter legality of this wedding!" Xingke declared.
"Aw crap! A coup et d'etat! And I'm standing in the middle of it!" Gino said.
"Suzaku, remind me why went to China in the first place." Rai said.
"Rai… Not now. Just guard the prince." Suzaku said.
"You fool! You think she is yours?!" A Chinese soldier exclaimed.
'That's right, all I can think about is her highness, even though I'm doing this to save my starving people.' Xingke thought, "I will take her to the outside world!"
He charged head on and cut down every soldier that stood against him.
"If something bad happens to the Britannians, it will be horrible!" Gao Hai, another High Eunuch said.
"Hurry, Lady Kaguya." Kallen said.
"Right!" Kaguya said.
Gun-Rus flooded the streets as the Chinese Coup Forces mobilized.
'She doesn't even have the slightest idea about what happened all those years ago. She spared my life and I made a promise to her. I can't let her down.' Xingke thought, 'I must take her to the outside world, it is her wish!'
"Xingke!" A voice cried out.
It was Tianzi! She cried out to Xingke with her pinkie out.
'She remembered!' Xingke thought, "There is no doubt in my heart!"
"Xingke!" Tianzi cried out as she reached out.
The wall behind Xingke exploded, revealing the Ganymede.
"Um… is that the Ganymede? Because I don't want to know what that is anymore." Gino said.
"Sorry to pop in unannounced, but the Black Knights will be taking your bride." Nunnally said.
"Wait a minute, we're working with the Black Knights?!" Zhao Ho asked.
"Silence Zhao Ho! My people had enough of their suffering! I will rid you and the rest of the Eunuchs from power to reform China into a proud nation!" Xingke said, "and what better way is there to bring you to the knees of justice?!"
"Oh this ain't good." Gino said.
The wall behind Tianzi collapsed, revealing the Shinkiro.
"Come with us Empress, there is much about the world you must see." Zero said.
"Not him too." Xiang Weng complained.
The Shinkiro grabbed Tianzi and flew off as Xingke jumped onto the Ganymede. The Ganymede flew off.
"Alright, we got her. Now let's get out of here!" Nunnally said.
"Now we can leave, Xianglin!" Xingke said.
"Right, all forces, rendezvous with the rest of the Black Knights at Xiaopei!" Xianglin said.
The coup has begun. Tianzi, taken by the Black Knights, and now the battle for the future of China begins.
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