Phase 2 – Clash at Narita
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19th August, 5:45pm; Colonies: Area Eleven – Mainland, Tokyo Settlement: Docks Sector – Warehouse, Black Knights' Trailer: Second Floor – Zero's Room
Zero had locked the door before removing his Mask as Enra removed his Helmet and they both sat down, Zero in the chair by the Computer Screen and Enra on the bed at the back of the room, Lelouch had a dark smile on his face while Markus' face was expressionless and a little bit worried. Lelouch was underestimating the resources that Britannia or rather Michael could bring to bear against them, there was always something about Michael that reminded Markus of the strength of Charles Zi Britannia but lacking the cruelty of their father, despite being not as smart as Schneizel it was Michael who was the true success to Charles – Markus could feel it in his gut.
"We are gaining more support than I had thought possible, soon enough we will overrun Britannia in Area 11, we will force Cornelia to surrender also!" announced Lelouch as he threw his arm wide, he was soon surprised when Markus shook his head.
"Michael is the true threat, you may be a Sly Strategist Lelouch, but Michael is a Cunning One" commented Markus with a shrug "every plan you make and every trap you set, Michael will find a way to get his Forces around it"
"In short, all Tasks at hand have become even more complicated, thanks to Michael's arrival in Area 11" sighed Lelouch as he bridged his fingers and sat back "Michael did make this place Area 11, after all with his command of invasion, taking incompetence out of the picture in the process as well as a large amount of Tohdoh's Ground Forces"
"If the Japanese Liberation Front is next, then Tohdoh's Courageous Strategies will once again face the cunning of Michael El Britannia, but would courage and slyness win over cunning?" pondered Lelouch from where he sat before smirking "only time will tell"
6:00pm; World of C: Sword of Akasha – Ragnarok Connection System, Control Platform
Charles Zi Britannia stood with a cold smile on his face as he looked out at the clouded skies of the World of C, the use of the Sword of Akasha was agreed when Charles accepted his code however alternately if V.V. sided with Michael then ideals would chance, the control of the World through the power of the Sword would be possible and intended. By that time, Charles himself would be out of commission and therefore unable to retain his Contract with his death, with that in mind Charles couldn't help but widen his smile into a smirk when he thought of how good his older brother was at Strategy after all these years.
"Charles" commented V.V. as he stepped forwards from under the shadows of the pillar "your sons are truly amazing in their skills"
"Indeed, both Schneizel and Michael have the skills to rule Britannia, but I'm sure Schneizel and Cornelia would step down in favour of Michael taking the Throne" announced Charles with a far away smile "such is their sentimentality"
"With the Sword of Akasha, Michael can manifest it as the core of a Orbital Superweapon theoretically, the Sword of Akasha draws energy from Creation itself through the World of C and similarly the Critical Faction created their Geatic Mega Drive Reactor" pondered V.V. as he paced behind Charles "God and his Archangels, you were smart when naming Michael that name of his, Original Immortals do represent God in this Domain"
"More accurately they govern the world so that the this Spiritual Higher Domain doesn't collapse, if all Humans were to learn of Geass and war over it, the results would be total independence from 'God' causing the Destruction of the Lower and Higher Domains including our own world. Theoretically, the Fail-safe by allowing the Collapse of the Lower Domain would save the Higher Domain, however this would cause immediate problems including much destruction to the Higher Domain and God who is dependent on the Collective Unconscious, alternately the Sword of Akasha is a secondary Fail-safe with multiple capabilities" added Charles as he looked over his shoulder at V.V.
"Exactly, Charles" agreed V.V. with a smile "but there is another way!"
"A Hybrid could unite the Lower and Higher Domains, Geass Genetic Code from the Higher Domain and Human Genetics from the Lower Domain, but if we use the Ragnarok Connection System and slay God then we will succeed in our means of saving these worlds" answered Charles as he turned to face his brother "but with a Physical Terminal for the Sword in our Domain as well as here, a Hybrid could constantly continue the eternal circle, raising the recycling of wills until the Cycle is purified hopefully before they go out of control"
"I can feel the discontent of those deceased here" commented V.V. as he sat on the ground "it's depressing and encourages the destruction of our Worlds, time must move forwards or not at all, either the Messiah Project will be complete or Time will cease with the death of God through Ragnarok"
"We shall wait and see, if he awakens then it is possible that our plan will fail, but maybe a greater one will take its place" announced Charles with a wave of dismissal as he began to walk back towards the Thought Elevator entranceway connecting to Pendragon.
20th August, 8:00am; Britannian Colonies: Area Eleven – Mainland, Tokyo Settlement: Political District – Viceroy's Palace, Private Area: Michael's Chambers – Bedroom
Michael El Britannia groaned as he turned over onto his side and fisted the strands of Sorath's hair that he subconsciously knew were there, his arm going around Sorath's midriff as he nuzzled further into the bed that his room had been bestowed with, over the last few days he had been busy regulating the Britannian Military in Area 11 until the point in which it was strong enough to tackle the Black Knights on an even playing field should it come to that.
"Forgive me you're Highness, I've come to…" started Jeremiah Gottwald as he entered the room however froze at the site before him, eyes bulging in his head as Michael sat up to look at him.
"Tell Cornelia that I will be down for breakfast shortly" grunted Michael as he leaned up in bed with a yawn, shaking the sleeping Sorath as he did so and stood from the bed, Sorath soon following lead without complaint.
8:30am; Britannian Colonies: Area Eleven – Mainland, Tokyo Settlement: Political District – Viceroy's Palace, Private Area: Roof – Garden
"You're Highness, Princess Cornelia!" yelled Jeremiah as he ran out of the Viceroy's Palace over to where Cornelia was sipping tea "I have news!"
"I assume Michael will be joining us shortly?" asked Cornelia and Jeremiah nodded slightly "I see you are still filled with excitement, there is more? Then out with it man!"
"Prince Michael was sleeping in the same bed as Samael Sol!" shouted Jeremiah however he quieted down as he noticed Euphemia walking over.
"Thank you, I'll deal with it from here" nodded Cornelia before turning to her arriving brother and sister "good morning, Euphie, Michael"
"Morning, Sister" smiled Euphie as she walked over and sat down in an empty chair.
"Good morning, Cornelia" nodded Michael as he sat down in the last empty chair at the table.
"I hear you have a romantic partner" commented Cornelia as she looked over her raised cup of tea to look at Michael, Euphie practically jumped out of her chair after her initial shock, Michael however paled.
"Really, Mike?" asked Euphie and Michael shrugged while wishing he could disappear.
"Are you using protection!" questioned Cornelia suddenly and Michael spluttered where he was sitting "are you being treated properly!"
"Cornelia, please" complained Michael as he placed his head into his hand and gave an annoyed sigh, blast Cornelia and her motherly nature, Michael felt like jumping off the top of the Viceroy's Palace now.
"This is irrelevant" commented Samael as he stepped from behind a tree causing Cornelia to jump "we should be concentrating on the next Operation"
"You…" started Cornelia and Michael laughed.
"Yes, Samael is right" announced Michael calmly "we should concentrate on attacking Narita as planned, if we crush the Japanese Liberation Front then we should be able to secure all rebellious activities in Area 11, failing that we will take the hope out of the Elevens and be able to reinforce our front here"
"That seems a bit cold, Michael" commented Euphie and Michael scowled at the younger princess.
"This is a mopping up operations war, you haven't seen a full blown war, the actions taken by the Military here are to enforce obedience and that will succeed shortly" interjected Samael as he watched Euphie calmly "isn't that right, Princess Cornelia?"
"Rightly so" agreed Cornelia as she watched Samael cautiously "what do you propose?"
1:00pm; Britannian Colonies: Area Eleven – Mainland, Tokyo Settlement: Docks Sector – Warehouse, Black Knights Base
After Zero had given the Activation Key to the Guren MK II and told Ohgi their next course of action, he crossed over to where Enra was watching the preparations made by the Black Knights, the Black Knights began to familiarize themselves with the equipment recently received from the Kyoto House. The final two units that had been transported were the Guren MK I which had been upgraded and redesigned into the Sakura, a Guren design with two normal arms that instead contained Radiation Whips and also two Katen Yaibatou – Two chainsaw like Swords, the final unit that would be piloted by Q.Q. would be a Gekka Pre-Production Test Type unit.
"It is surprising that the Japanese have such power at their disposal" commented Enra as he looked among the gathered forces.
"Together, we should be able to destroy that White Unit if things don't go as planned, at Narita we will capture Cornelia" announced Zero and Enra gave an annoyed sigh "you believe otherwise?"
"You are forgetting the Michael part of this equation, Michael El Britannia will be the true rival of your tactics, not Cornelia" answered Enra as he looked at Zero, Zero nodding in understanding but taking Enra's update at face value, almost dismissing it entirely.
"Let's move out" announced Zero as he headed towards the Black Knight's Trailer "we have plans to make"
21st August, 11:15am; Britannian Colonies: Area Eleven – Narita Mountains, Narita: Mountain Base, G1-class Base: G1 Base 1023, Bridge
Michael once again found himself leaning against Tactical Table of the G1 Base as he had been when seeing Zero for the first time, the base was rolling up to the base of the Narita Mountains or specifically a Mountain that was reported to be their base of operations, except Zero would fight Michael personally as he set out in the Uther and countered every tactic that he could thrown at them. Michael knew that Zero was at Narita, could fell it in his bones and smell it in the air, his animal instincts going wild with the desire to fight and kill this potentially worthy opponent – it's just how Britannia had raised him to be.
"Michael, where will you and your personal units like be stationed?" asked Cornelia and Michael considered this for a moment before answering.
"I would prefer to be stationed between General Dalton and General Alec's command" announced Michael as he looked at the map.
"So it shall be" agreed Cornelia as she once again looked forward.
12:15pm; Britannian Colonies: Area Eleven – Narita Mountains, Narita: Point T – Battlefield
Michael grinned as he ducked the Uther under Machine Gun fired before folding the wings of the Uther outwards and jumping into the air, the Geatic Particles began acting like wings of energy as the Uther launched up into the air and sailed over two Burais before firing the two Long-range Energy Rifles that pierced golden/orange beam through two Japanese Burais, covering Michael from behind was Samael in the GGK-01LP Poder – a Limited Production Prototype of the GGK-01 Uther parallel to the Lancelot's Lancelot Club. The Poder fired its Compact Energy Rifle which multiple shots immediately destroyed an Anti-Air Cannon that was tracking the Uther before also taking into the air, from above the Poder drew his Energy Sword, the cylinder handle producing into a crimson beam which sliced through a Burai's armour like a headed blade through butter as the Experimental Knightmare descended.
"The enemy seems intent on stopping our advance in this Sector" commented Samael over a transmission as both the Poder and the Uther landed beside each other on the Cliffside.
"I've had our reinforcements preparing" announced Michael as he bridged his fingers while sitting back in his piloting chair "we need only wait now!"
The battle thus far had been going surprisingly well and Michael for a moment doubted that Zero was here, but only for a moment. Zero would just be waiting for just the right moment to launch an attack, Michael for a moment paused to wonder what move Zero would make as he looked at the mountain, Zero had thus far shown a mix of audacity and slyness in his strategies…he would set up a trap or use nature itself to his advantage.
"Michael, why isn't your unit advancing?" asked Cornelia over a communication but Michael simply stared at the mountain while connected wirelessly to the Internet, getting research on the Narita Mountains, he feared exactly what the results showed.
"Cornelia, withdraw Forces from the Mountain, now!" commanded Michael as he calculated Zero's plan in an instant "there is a chance that Zero plans to cause an artificial Landslide"
"You're sure?" asked Cornelia over the transmission and Michael nodded.
"Have Alec's Forces come around and reinforce your flank, I'll reinforce Dalton and advance upon the JLF's Base!" requested Michael and Cornelia nodded as she cut the transmission.
12:40pm; Britannian Colonies: Area Eleven – Narita Mountains, Narita: Hillside – 5th Division Hut
C.C. frowned as she leaned against the Hut's wall and looked down at the battle with a frown, as if predicting what Lelouch was planning the Forces under General Alec were moving to back Cornelia and even Q.Q. looked not only confused but annoyed also, in fact Q.Q. looked like she was ready to cuss up a storm if things became in any way more advantageous for the Britannian Forces.
"It seems that whoever is commanding their Forces is good" commented C.C. and smirked at the annoyed Q.Q.
"Once I get out there, we'll see how good he is" snarled Q.Q. as she headed towards her parked Gekka Pre-Production Test Type Knightmare Frame.
12:45pm; Britannian Colonies: Area Eleven – Narita Mountains, Narita: Mountaintop – Battlefield
"Alright, all preparations are completed! Black Knights, prepare to move out!" announced Zero as he sat back in his Custom Burai "we the Black Knights, are going to lunch a surprise attack on the Britannians from the summit of the mountain, per my instruction you will charge on down to Point Three and the intent of this operation is to capture Cornelia the Second Princess of Britannia while our breakthrough route will be opened by the Guren MK II. Kallen, use penetrating electrode No. 3, settle things with one blow!"
"Right!" announced Kallen in return over the communication as the Guren MKII placed its right arm over the third Electrode before pumping it full of Microwave Radiation.
Zero watched on with glee as the effects of the Radiation flooded down the mountain in the form of a landslide, heavily damaging the City below as it ploughed through anything in its path and that included most of the Britannians on route, however what seemed like a success suddenly became stale as the desired effect lacked the desired Britannian Casualties.
"I warned you about Michael" commented Enra over a transmission before he began to lead the Black Knights down toward the battlefield.
1:15pm; Britannian Colonies: Area Eleven – Narita Mountains, Narita: Sector C – Battlefield
Despite the ball that Lelouch had started rolling it was obvious that he was now in a corner that couldn't be fought out of and that his enemies were closing in quickly, it was Michael El Britannia's strategy that had blunted the Black Knights' momentum and now Lelouch was seething behind the mask of Zero, Michael had not only called in a hidden number of Britannian Ground Forces from the East but he also had Britannian Forces including snipers drop onto ledges of on the Mountain where they could use the height to their advantage. Michael and his personal Knightmare had also flooded the battlefield with Orange Light as he fired off the Uther's Geatic Particle Cannon which formed a blast from between the two wings that were pointed forward toward their target, in this case the Japanese Liberation Front that were holding the line with the Black Knights had been the effective target and the damage was easily done, the Black Knights were mostly an untrained rabble of Terrorists that had yet to prove themselves to be warriors in Zero's eyes however too many of them dying and the infrastructure of the Black Knights would fall apart in an instant.
"Zero, leave Michael El Britannia to me!" announced Q.Q. as she faced Michael over a gorge, in the Gorge the Guren MK II waited as Cornelia's customized Gloucester Knightmare Frame sped down the Gorge in its direction.
"Humph" smirked Michael as he jumped the Gorge and drew into both free hands of his Knightmare Frame the two Energy Swords on its person, only just missing the Gekka Pre-Production Test Type on the downward slash of both blades.
Further up the Gorge was Samael who fought against Enra on an even playing field as the Sakura's two Katen Yaibatou Swords slammed against the Poder's two Energy Swords, Samael took into the air and drew the Poder's Compact Energy Rifle to fire at the Japanese Knightmare Frame however one of the Sakura's Radiation Whips wrapped around the Rifle, Samael only just released the Rifle and backed away before the Radiation caused it to explode violently. Samael smirked as he fired with the Poder's head mounted Double Vulcan and damaged the Radiation Whip to such an extent that it exploded of its own will, Enra jumped the Sakura up into the air and slashed out with a Katen Yaibatou Sword however Samael managed to flip the Poder over the Sakura's attack, avoiding harm.
The Gorge shook as a hole appeared in the Cliffside as the Lancelot broke through and Michael sighed in relief at the reinforcements given to Cornelia, however the movements of his duelling enemy was erratic as though the person was…desperate of a sort, it seemed that the pilot of the Japanese Knightmare had gotten panicked by the arrival of the Lancelot and how badly that the Guren MK II was faring against the Britannian 7th Generation Knightmare Frame. Also with Britannian Forces pushing back the Japanese and Black Knights on all front he didn't deny that the Black Knight pilot was panicked, also news of further Britannian Reinforcements chaffed the hopes of the Black Knights and news that the Japanese Liberation Front was considering a Tactical Withdrawal from the field was also foreboding, Zero could panicked to hell for all he cared so long as the Black Knights were destroyed in the end.
"I will defeat you!" shouted Q.Q. as she charged at the Uther, the Radiation Arm was a feint as she stretched out her Knightmare's normal arm, her Geass symbol shining a blood red.
As soon as her Knightmare's hand touched the Uther's chest she expected little resistance as she went about forcing her way into Michael's mind, what happened however was completely different as she pushed with her own mind she felt as though she had accidentally broken into a Dam, pure mental energy screamed at her until she saw only black and heard only static around her. Michael however was different as he cried and yelled while gripping his head, eyes glowing crimson and Celtic/Geass Ruins swarming up his arms and legs like liquid fire, the Uther's core had turned blood red as had the visor on its head and around the Knightmare was total chaos as energy rained down on the Black Knights with those touched falling into insanity over the simplest things.
For Michael however this was all irrelevant to him as moments later he saw red and then black, passing out in the cockpit of the Uther which had the emergency autopilot activated to simply save his life, therefore he had no idea of the victorious glow in Samael's eyes as he watched nor the report that Jesse Waldstein would be sending back to the Emperor.
Author's Note – And that is the battle of Narita, also information details is on the Code Geass Fanon Wiki, just watch the spoilers if you can. If you want me to continue, then press that Review button!