A/N - I have not watched season four so if The Pope's actions in this story differ from the anime, I apologize for I am using the ZnT wiki for information regarding him. Thank you for understanding and enjoy.
"Honey, I need a word with you before we enter the conference room." Saito said holding his wife's hand as their daughter continued to walk off without knowing her parents stopped.
"What is it dear?"
"It's about the Pope… I have a feeling that there is much more to this meeting then just discussing revolts in other countries. I think he is going to bring up Louise." Saito said getting the attention of her former best friend's name. "Look… I think it is time that we told Marie everything."
"She is only ten years old Saito, Marie is not ready for it."
"Then when is she, sooner or later she will find out and it could be the wrong person who tells her." The couple stood there in silence as the thoughts of what might happen entered their minds.
"She isn't going to take it well you know." Henrietta told the man in front of her who kissed her on the forehead and smiled.
"She will understand, I know she will." Saito said as the two locked hands and continued their walk to the room where their daughter was already waiting.
"Come on Mom, Dad, lets go!" She exclaimed opening the door and the first person she saw standing in front of her was the leader of Romanlia. There Marie stood, not moving an inch. Out of intimidation or respect she did not know.
"Good afternoon Vittorio." Saito said as many of the people who accompanied the ruler gasped hearing their ruler's name.
"Saito, you do realize that he is still the Pope correct?" Julio said standing next to his master. A smirk formed on the face of the Gandalfr as the tension lowered.
"It is perfectly fine, as long as it does be used in any other matter; I see no problem with my name being used." The Pope said as he looked down at the petrified girl below him. "I assume this is your daughter."
"Yes, introduce your Marie." Henrietta said as Marie realized what she was doing. This however did not matter because she fainted shortly after knowing who was in front of him.
"Well, this is a great way to start things off." Saito said as his wife chuckled at the matter. However, Vittorio was deep in thought seeing the event before him.
"Saito has made Henrietta into a softer monarch and this boy still appears to be goofball like I heard from Julio ten years ago. This should be easier to work with now." "If that is the end of introductions, then let us begin the reason why we called this meeting, revolutions." Vittorio said taking a seat as Saito scooped up his daughter and put her on a nearby couch. Saito then took his seat next to Henrietta and opposite of the Pope. Unlike most meetings the duo had, Siesta nor Tabitha were present because this was a matter that Saito knew he had to do by himself.
"Revolutions… such a power word in the hands of a masterful planer and military expert."
"Indeed Saito, I assume you know something about these things?"
"Yes, back when I was at my home planet, they were common in the past. This is nothing more than it happening on a different planet." Saito said as the attendants jotted down notes.
"hen this does not come as a surprise to you I am guessing?"
"Not in the slightest, though I feel the outcome might be very different in comparison to my home."
"How so?"
"Because, this is not happening in just one country but all but our two countries. In all honesty, I fear that this will turn out much differently then in my past."
"How did it end Saito?" Henrietta asked as the Pope was about to as well.
"After the first revolution was done, One man came into power and began a conquest of the continent. The only two countries that were able to hold this person off was an island nation that was separated by water and another that outlasted the invaders and made them return back home do to the winter. However, this was only one country that took up maybe a fifth of the continent, if this revolution turns out like it did in the past, there might not be a winter or an island to stand against it." Saito said making reference to Albion being The United Kingdom but there was no Russia that wasn't revolting.
"The there is only one option, we stamp out this revolt before it reaches it's peak and threatens the entire world." Vittorio said as Saito held every fiber in his body back from yelling at the man.
"With all do respect, wouldn't be better if we took out the leaders of these revolts instead of killing the people following orders." Henrietta said as the Pope thought on the suggestion.
"Chop of the head of the snake and the rest with die…" Saito said as his wife nodded. This was another reason why he loved Henrietta so much, when he needed help in any matter, she could get him out of it.
"That is an idea, however do we even know who the leader of this is?" Vittorio said as he knew no one had any guesses who was leading it.
"I do…" Derflinger said as he was leaning on the side of Saito's chair. Saito remembered that Derflinger wanted to speak with him but if what he wanted was right then…
"No way…" Saito said as everyone gave a puzzled face. The Gandalfr lifted the sword so everyone could see him.
"Yes partner…" Derf said as the thought of this person leading such an effort if unimaginable. "The leader of these revolts are Louise, partner's previous master." And with that, everyone went silent but the Pope was the first to act on the matter.
"Where is your proof that the void mage is responsible for this."
"I can sense the energy of any Void mage anywhere if I put the time and patience into it. Not only is she been sensed in both Germania and Gallia but with the information that both Germania and Gallia are at the highest risk or revolution, it only makes sense to think that Louise is behind this." Derflinger put the logic on the table and it was up to the trio or rulers to decide what to do with it.
"Saito, Henrietta, you know what this means don't you?" The Pope said as Henrietta nodded very slowly but Saito remained motionless. "Saito, whether you like to admit it or not, your sword makes a point, if in fact Louise is leading this revolution, she must be brought down."
"I know this…"
"You still think that she can be changed don't you?" Henrietta asked her husband who weakly nodded. "What if we tried to change her and have her return back to normal?"
"Do you two realize that if it fails that she will have had more time to gain supporters? I am speaking for everyone when I say this needs to be stamped out, now." The Pope through his hand on the table and by the looks of it, it was one that neither could counter.
"Fine, how about this." Saito said raising his head and both saw tears running down his face. "If we can not change her within a certain amount of time, we will proceed to assassinate her and we will not hesitate to assist if we fail." Saito said throwing his own hand down and it was just as good as the Pope's.
"Very well, you have three weeks to convince her to stop this, if this fails then we will proceed with my plan." Vittorio said as both nodded and Saito whipped his tears away. "Now, let us talk about military response and technology development while we are here."
Author's Notes – Now you understand why I didn't involve the Pope unless I really needed to. Originally, he was going to be involved in the wedding scene in 'Second Chance' but I didn't understand him and still don't… I really need to watch season four soon.