Phase 3 – Mao and Michael
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22nd August, 9:45am; Britannian Colonies: Area Eleven – Mainland, Tokyo Settlement: Political District – Viceroy's Palace, Private Area: Michael's Chambers – Bedroom
Samael smiled lightly as he sat up in bed and looked over at the sleeping form of Michael El Britannia, he had been out for an entire day after yesterday's escapades though Samael assumed it was due to the suppression of Michael's powers throughout most of his life, Michael seemed to be everything that Britannia and Samael could ever want which soon they will have for an eternity. Cornelia as but an example had seen Michael as a useful resource at last for her goals, unlike herself or her entourage, the Divine Dragon of Pacific had cunningly moved Zero's target out from under his nose before then launched a counterattack of overwhelming numbers against the JLF and the Black Knight.
"Still no change?" asked Cornelia as she came into the room, a frown on her face when she noticed that Samael was lying in bed with the defenceless man.
"Actually, you're Highness, he woke up this early Morning but I encouraged him to rest for awhile longer" announced Samael as he stood from the bed "I'll wake him up for breakfast in forty five minutes, I assume that you have delayed it to come check on his health, personally I want him awake not only for the breakfast but for a check-up"
"I question your bluntness but I too would like to see him up and about, do so but don't do anything that causes him harm, he has gone up and beyond the duty originally set to him" commanded Cornelia before she turned and left to make Morning Preparations.
"You could have told her I was awake" commented Michael from where he was sitting on the edge of the bed, standing a moment later.
"I thought it would be best to give you time before you faced the public again, also I have some bad news, Jeremiah Gottwald has been critically injured as of the last battle" informed Samael and Michael nodded.
"What is to become of him?" asked Michael but Samael's smirk cut him off.
"I have handed him over to Code R with hopes that they not only that they save his life but also attempt to improve him" answered Samael and Michael nodded "but we should really hurry along"
10:30am; Britannian Colonies: Area Eleven – Mainland, Tokyo Settlement: Political District – Viceroy's Palace, Private Area: Roof – Garden
Michael El Britannia was treated with hugs and questions as soon as he arrived near Cornelia's usual dining clearing, most of their questions were concentrated on the health of the Prince or on what type of weapon that had been used to cause such an effect on the Prince, Samael had cut in claiming that Code R would be able to answer that and therefore it would be best left to the specialists.
"You'll have to forgive my worry, I know I can't replace your mother but…" started Cornelia however Michael cut her off.
"You're right, you could never replace my mother, and how could you replace a woman whom died with my Birth? Who I never got to know?" asked Michael dramatically with a frown "your motherly nature can be annoying at times, Cornelia, but if it wasn't for you or Schneizel I would have grown up without aid. Thank You, Sister"
"I truly believe Michael, that you will overtake our Father, becoming the next Emperor" announced Cornelia suddenly and surprisingly she suddenly kneeled and began quoting the Ancient Britannian Rite of Loyalty "therefore, I ask that you accept my strength, allow me to be the Castle that protects and Nurtures you. And when I am near my end, take my power and ascend, to rise above all the pieces on this Chess Board of Destiny!"
"I accept your oath, Cornelia, know that Britannia will be changed for the better in which Combat inapt people like Euphie are allowed to ascend in their own way along the road of Destiny" announced Michael as he motioned to the Table "stand Cornelia, for we have work to do"
"My lord" requested Guilford suddenly "I'm sure that it would ruin your breakfast mood, but we need to consult what we are going to do about Zero"
"It's simple" announced Michael as he sat down at the Table and sipped a cut of tea that had been poured by Cornelia as she too sat down "I will remain out of the spotlight for now, we need to lure Zero into believing that Michael El Britannia is out of commission, the only one that has predicted and counter his strategies. I will meanwhile look for new resources hidden to obvious eyes, they will be added to our command in order to defeat Zero once and for all, and I will also be talking to the Prime Minister of Britannia"
"We can assume that there are no Black Knight Spies that high in the Britannian command, therefore they would not know of the resources external to Area 11 that are being brought to bear against them, this plan could work" announced Guilford suddenly in understanding.
"We overwhelm Zero with pure numeral advantage and combine our Tactical Skills to outthink him!" announced Cornelia understanding "brining the true power of Britannia down on his head!"
"Until that time, I only ask that you hold the fort Cornelia, don't let Zero win!" commanded Michael with such flare that shocked Cornelia who nodded.
"None shall breach our Gates nor climb over our walls, the Tokyo Settlement will hold to its defence, Terrorists far and wide shall be hunted pre-emptively!" announced Cornelia with a military salute though she remained seated.
25th August, 1:00pm; Britannian Colonies: Area Eleven – Mainland, Tokyo Settlement: Political District – Viceroy's Palace, Private Area: Michael's Chambers – Office
Over the last few days Michael had been actively working to bring about a plan that would crush Zero completely without himself being in the active battle, Michael had shown Britannia that Zero could indeed be beaten however he wanted to see if Britannia had the strength needed to take this threat on without him, Britannia loathed the weak and recommended the strong thus was Michael's worry. If those of Area 11 were not strong enough in Michael's eyes then what right did they have in the Emperor's eyes? This in mind drove Michael to prove that not all of the Emperor's subjects were worthless trolls, they could work together as a team and therefore they could win a battle against the most manipulating mind in the history of Britannia's enemies, Michael also ran through the possibilities that Clovis was still alive and therefore he would have to have someone find out Clovis' location.
"Michael, are you thinking about facing Zero, this early in the Game?" asked Samael as he leaned on the desk in front of Michael.
"No, I was thinking of having someone find and rescue Clovis, he may have valuable information that we can use to our advantage" announced Michael and Samael turned around at that announcement.
"I believe that I can have someone that can turn that to our advantage, I will have to gain contact with some allies in the Homeland, but it shall be done" announced Samael as she stood "I shall return tomorrow"
6:00pm; World of C: Sword of Akasha – Ragnarok Connection System, Control Platform
Charles was once again standing with his brother while they looked about the Realm of the Dead, this was C's World which was a collection of the Subconscious Domain and the Plane of the Wandering Dead, it was also the place that Charles and V.V. had most in common including the use of the Ragnarok Connection to create a better world through destroying God. Only the Geass Immortals would be unharmed in such a new world, ruling it and the Maskless Humanity until the end of time itself as even the dead lingered in the Lower Domain, V.V. had been speaking of important protocols within the Geass Directorate that had allowed their research to reach new heights.
"Charles, you truly love Michael, don't you?" asked V.V. suddenly and Charles hesitated "I find that I too am…interested by him"
"Good, because through him, Change is coming to the world and he will be the King in that changed world" announced Samael causing both V.V. and Charles to jump slightly "many fear change and will fight it with every fibre of their being, but sometimes change is what they need most, sometimes change is what sets them free"
"The report on Michael's progress from Jesse spoke of nothing interesting, apparently something odd happened at Narita, other than that there is little I believe for but the Ragnarok Connection" dismissed Charles with a frown.
"You are required to do nothing, least of all believe. Shut one's eyes tight or open one's arms wide, either way, one's a fool" sneered Samael as he paced forwards to stand between Charles and V.V.
"Believed or not, some things must simply be accepted" commented V.V. and Samael's smirk widened.
"Ah, there is the answer I sought. An open mind, and not one made of mush, not yet at any rate" chuckled Samael lightly "but moving on, I require to borrow something of yours V.V., Rolo to be exact"
"You want to borrow Rolo for a mission?" asked V.V. curiously and even Charles turned to look.
"Actually it was proposed that Rolo and a Number of Soldiers head out to find Prince Clovis, since he isn't in the World of C we can assume that his interrogators have not gotten bored of him yet, also Michael hopes to retrieve vital information from Clovis about Zero's Forces" announced Samael as he explained the plan "if we gain vital knowledge on the working of Zero's Organization, we may be able to speed along his destruction"
"Denied" answered Charles with a scowl but V.V. smiled lightly.
"Accepted" input V.V. and Charles glowered at his eternally young Older Brother who glared back "Rolo is under my command, Charles, I have to respect Michael's duty to his brother and to his Family"
"You side with such weakness?" scowled Charles as he stepped towards V.V. who held his ground with an uncaring expression.
"It isn't a weakness if we gain an advantage out of it, if we gain vital information on Zero then we may be able to counter him indefinitely and return peace to Area 11, though it wouldn't be a total peace it would put all of the Rebel group in that Area into a state of disorganization" announced Samael as he moved between Charles and V.V. "or are you going to look like a fool to your Empire, an Emperor who would disallow a potentially helpful action in an Empire which success and power mean everything, what Michael wants is to defeat Zero or anyone that obstructs that path and what Michael wants Michael gets! Even if it's for your Heart to be ripped clean out of your chest by me in the process!"
"Hahaha" laughed Charles suddenly and V.V. gave a sigh of relief "you are willing to do anything to make Michael's plan succeed, to be willing to murder the Emperor so that the Prince would succeed over such a trivial matter, does your loyalty know no end? It seems not, do whatever you like, but I want to see results!"
"Thank you, your Majesty" bowed Samael and Charles grunted as he turned back to look out at the World of C as Samael turned to face V.V. "how soon can you have Rolo join me in Area 11?"
"By tomorrow, I also hear that Cornelia has planned a raid on the fleeing JLF Soldiers making their way to China, I assume that Cornelia is going to give Zero a proxy victory there?" asked V.V. and Samael nodded "then Rolo Vi Britannia will be useful in collecting information for Michael even after Clovis is retrieved"
26th August, 9:00am; Britannian Colonies: Area Eleven – Mainland, Tokyo Settlement: Political District – Viceroy's Palace, Administration Area: Viceroy's Offices – Tactics Room
Michael sat down at the head of the Table after being commanded here by Cornelia who was wondering if Zero would appear at Port Yokosuka, Michael had calmly stated that it would indeed come to pass as Zero had taken the bait at Narita and so wouldn't miss the opportunity to destroy his fleeing Rivals as well as launch another sneak attack on Cornelia, Michael decided however that Cornelia had called him here for yet another reasons and Michael wasn't wrong.
"Also, I have called you here to speak with our brother" announced Cornelia as she pressed a button on a console causing a screen to descend from the ceiling, a moment later Schneizel El Britannia sat on the other end of the communication and Michael couldn't help but give an annoyed sigh at Cornelia's mothering nature.
"Michael, how have you been dearest brother, I had heard that you were out of commission and I was worried" announced Schneizel over the transmission and Michael gave a shrug.
"Area Eleven has become more chaotic than I first imagined and is testing my limits greatly, I am search presently for possible locations that my spies have seen Zero or an expected Black Knight have been to, so far we have a number of possibilities for a Black Knights Base however we have found the place where Clovis is expected to be held captive" explained Michael and Schneizel smiled lightly.
"Off the topic of Military, how is your personal health?" asked Schneizel and Michael smiled lightly at the communication of his brother.
"I'm exhausted but I am still capable" announced Michael causing Schneizel to nod in understanding "but I could use your help"
"Explain" demanded Schneizel on the communication, a curious glow in his eyes as he frowned.
"I need more supplies, Troops and I need an advantage against our enemy, I am luring them in but I don't have the resources to chain them down" explained Michael and Schneizel nodded in understanding "I will require them by sometime next Month"
"I believe I have something for you also by early next month, continue to lure Zero in and prepare for his destruction, I will see you soon" announced Schneizel before he cut the transmission.
"Your Highness!" announced Dalton as he stepped into the room "forgive my forwardness, Prince Michael, but I believe there is someone you should see"
11:00am; Britannian Colonies: Area Eleven – Mainland, Tokyo Settlement: Political District – Viceroy's Palace, Lower Levels: VIP Secret Prison – Interrogation Room 5
Michael looked on through the Interrogation Room's side room window where the interrogation was going ahead, the platinum blond man being interrogated had introduced himself as Mao and was answering every question asked as though he were taking it from the man's mind – even if it was of highest security clearance, Michael couldn't help but be impressed by Mao's Geass Ability and before the Interrogator could get aggravated he demanded that Michael and Samael were to interview Mao, alone.
"You two are curious" gleamed Mao as he sat forwards just as Michael and Samael entered the room "you are both just like C.C."
"We're not like her" announced Samael as he stepped up to the Table "I am an Original Immortal and this is Michael El Britannia, Forth Prince of the Holy Empire of Britannia, the Viscount of Panama and the Divine Dragon of the Pacific"
"Ah, so this is the one everyone in China fears" commented Mao as he clapped his hands happily "finally someone with Authority that is immune to my Geass"
"I have an offer for you, Mao" announced Michael simply and Mao raised an eyebrow as his lips widened dramatically into an overly cheerful smile.
"Oh?" asked Mao curiously as he leaned forwards on the table.
"I want you to serve me, in return I will give you the equipment capable of interfering with your Geass, additionally while within my service I will allow you C.C. should the opportunity to capture her present itself" announced Michael and Mao smirked "do we have an agreement?"
"Oh yes, very much so your Highness, let us dally along with your plans!" laughed Mao and Michael nodded once before motioning to Samael, Samael let loose a technical charm on a chain which Mao caught, the effect was imminent as sanity came back to his eyes.
3:30pm; Britannian Colonies: Area Eleven – Mainland, Near Tokyo Settlement: Hidden Base – Main Structure, Basement Levels: Heavy Security Zone – Nobility Prisons
Rolo efficiently descended down the stairs as quickly as the brown haired fifteen year old could, once he noticed the pair of guards sitting playing cards he activated his Geass and slit their throats with a hidden knife, the young assassin then walked down the corridor and hacked into the Datapad on the side of a occupied cell opening the doorway within to reveal a blond haired man.
"Clovis La Britannia, I am an Agent on loan to Michael El Britannia, I am here to rescue you" announced Rolo as he stepped into the room.
"Oh thank God, I was starting to despise this horrible place" sighed Clovis as he stood to his full height "I am surprised that an Agent of such skill would be so young"
"That is Irrelevant, we have to reach the enemy Hanger within Thirty Minutes, Britannian Forces will then attack this Base and we will be forced to steal transportation" dismissed Rolo as he motioned for Clovis to follow him, leaving the room to move ahead to his next objective.
4:30pm; Off the Britannian Homeland: Minor Island Military Areas, Pearl Harbour: Airfield Section – Government Building, Private Area: Schneizel El Britannia's Quarters – Office
Schneizel El Britannia bridged his fingers while he ran through the possibilities of what Michael had told him this morning, if Michael's jabs were right then Cornelia and he were caught in a dire plan to trap Zero that required Schneizel aiding them externally, sadly things were going south diplomatically with the Nations of Russia and China on what Michael was doing in the Country in the first place. Schneizel looked out the window at the two Airships that were being worked on, the BBAF-1001 Avalon-class Aerial Battlecarrier and the Camael-class Aerial Battleship, two unique designs that would shut the Chinese and the E.U. up while reinforcing Michael in Area Eleven.
"Your Majesty" announced Earl Kanon Maldini as he stepped up behind the Second Prince of Britannia.
"Kanon, what is the report on the supplies to be sent to Area Elven?" asked Schneizel and Kanon handed over a datapad with lists of information easily scrolled down through "Excellent! And what is the progress with our Airship Project, are they almost ready?"
"The Avalon and Camael will each be completed within the next week, we can then begin testing the effectiveness of the Float System over a long range, once everything is finished we can set off on our tests" reported Kanon with a light smile causing Schneizel to smile.
"And I assume that we have succeeded in implementing loyal crewmembers onto the Camael, once again your report is Excellent" announced Schneizel with a cold smile as he considered the possibilities "I also believe to know the best way to test them both"
Author's Note – And that is practically the filler between Narita and Kamine Island, next would probably be said Island, Review!