Dark Prince Chapter 18, a code geass fanfic

Chapter 18

Dark Prince

Helltanz's notes: Damn it I want to use certain parts of R2, Rolo for example.

To address Lelouch won't get into any serious relationship until well, uh… at least until Mao's gotten his comeuppance but probably not till after that as well.

Lelouch acts pseudo bad ass in this chapter but Lelouch as observed in the first episode is at least familiar with at least the basics of self defense, but beyond that has a good grasp on psychology, there is this Japanese folk tale about a messenger who fools a bandit into thinking he's knows how to wield a sword, that sort of thing.

Off topic; anyway more original Knight Mares will show up not just for Lelouch's Black Knights and the Japanese version of the Sutherland.

Disclaimer: I don't own Code Geass.

Chapter begin

Lelouch stared at his childhood friend in utter disbelief, "You can be so ridiculous at times," The Prince commented at last,

"It was my honest feelings on the matter," Suzaku protested indignant at the statement about his declaration,

"I suppose its good thing the black knights showed up, that is all I can say," He stated as Arthur bit the honorary Britannian… again.

Of course Suzaku had different set of idea on that matter. A totally different set of ideas on the matter.. "If they wanted to catch criminals they could have joined the Police force," The pilot of the Lancelot paused, "Why don't they I wonder,"
Lelouch rolled his eyes, "Suzaku the majority of Britannian society is morally bankrupt, might makes right, and might is money in a great many cases," He commented before pausing, "Something you should learn, Suzu." He muttered, "I can do things that are ethically reprehensible because legally I can authorize the mobilization of the military."

His friend smiled at the nickname, of less burdened days, "The police may not be that effective right now but they could evoke change from with in," Suzaku remarked,

Lelouch barely looked up from his magazine, "yes and in the process get tangled up in red tape and bureaucracy. Precisely why I avoid the government like the plague."

"If they had done everything in their power to change things that might hold water," Suzaku responded. "As long as they don't its just self righteous posturing,"
"Self Righteous," He's so naïve Lelouch thought, "Potentially yet they do demonstrate results in what they endeavor. Cornelia is no small feat."

"And what constitutes evil in their eyes," The warrant officer continued. "What standards are they using. If they don't have a fixed standard... its nothing but self satisfying gratification,"

The Dark Prince shook his head, you are naïve Suzaku you fail to understand Britannia at all. "I would speculate that they have a fairly established standard,"

The door opened and Shirley entered the room,

"Its just you two?" She inquired.

Suzaku walked towards the door, "Anyway I guess I got to go back to the base pretty soon, see you around Shirley."

"See you later," Shirley responded as he left the room. She firmed her shoulders, "So Lulu I was," She began stumbling over her words, "So I was thinking if you had some time you and I could'

"Back to the base," He commented coldly, "now that was an interesting choice of words, go back implying that's where he thinks he belongs." The Dark Prince crinkled the magazine and tossed it aside. "Well I think I too will 'Go Back'."

The prince settled into the chair. Reports had filtered in regarding things on the continent, Asia in this particular case. The Russian Imperial Guard were continuing to arm up, transfer of equipment was still under way and on schedule so that was good.

China's High Eunuchs remained as ever a potential issue to the situation. The actual power in China were nothing more than interested in their own benefit at the expense of the people. Their own greed was the principle fuel for their actions.

It was them with whom the Black Knights were likely going to have the biggest issue with, "Its getting to be a problem,"
"Yes border tension is continuing to increase we are right to be concerned on the matter," Another Faction Leader remarked. "The European Union however is at this time paying little attention to the Chinese Federation in preparation for other events. The establishment of Area 18 has ruffled feathers as the expression goes."

Nemo made a noise in his throat, "The former MEF was, is a major trade roads for the EU thats the only reason the Council of Europe is getting concerned." He muttered disparagingly. "Its a fact that is all too apparent. They would just be trading rulers."

"Unfortunately the Italians are apt to make a move and that could be a problem," The second speaker remarked.

Lelouch nodded, "You mean the current government of Italy is likely to act on its own, in regards to the matter, at the same time as the EU is engaged in conflict with Britannia."
"Correct,"

That was just what the needed some army going off half cocked because their government wanted a land grab. With Britannia you had a central government so it was obvious the EU was a lot more complicated in comparison with regards to these tasks.

"We should have expected this shift, but the recent election result was surprising. This could be trouble a year from now once the war is under way."

Roland nodded, "We have committed to the operation in Japan as well."
The second speaker nodded, "I agree with you we cannot afford to pull back it would destabilize the situation too much. I will attempt to address things in Europe."
Lelouch nodded, "I will supply my full support to the effort as well in rallying assistance to the matter."
"Solidarity, someone must be laughing."

"Its too dangerous to let certain parties go off on their own."

Lelouch had spotted Kallen speaking on her cell phone, most likely Ogi concerning the operation to hit the refrain warehouse in the Settlement.

They had merely been waiting for their ammunition for the Burais to arrive, even though one Knight Mare would be used for the operation, well so long as every thing went according to plan they would only use one Knight Mare.

Of course they could simply be talking about how popular the Black Knights were, that certainly had raised their spirits. Certainly; she would have to notice the hot dog seller being harassed.

He seized her shoulder as she began to walk forward. "Lelouch,"
"No there's five of them," He warned, "you wouldn't stand a chance at all,"

"So you think I should just ignore it?"

"Go on and take a good look at that eleven," He stated.

Indeed the Eleven was simply taking the beating for that was the kind of world Britannia was.

"If we intervene and help him win, he wouldn't be able to sell a thing tomorrow, it was his choice to become a Britannian slave," The prince remarked callously, not that he would ever refer to Sayoko as his slave, but appearances needed to be maintained in public, "That's just the price you pay for working in the settlement,"

"Well even so," She began before the thugs noticed them

"We got a problem over there, not feeling sorry for this eleven are you," questioned one of the goons,

"No way they feel the same way we do, don't you guys?" another questioned.

"Not exactly but of similar thoughts on the matter," Lelouch subtly shifted to a more easily defendable stance, while certainly not on equal terms with Suzaku he did have some understanding of self defense, besides he was no fool two of his own 'Royal guards' were tailing him "Bit why don't you guy go jump off in a lake to cool your heads, you're right pong," He hissed his Geass flaring in his eye, proving despite his lithe form he could still look quite menacing, albeit why settle for just menacing when one could use absolute control to command the problem to dispose of itself.

"Yeah that's a great idea, we did work up a sweat, lets go guys," the leader agreed and the others hastily followed,

"Well crises resolved," He commented,

Kallen noticed a small glint of steel in his pocket, after all it wouldn't due for her to get suspicious, but immediately rushed to the Eleven's side, as expected,..

"Hey are you alright?" She asked, the man looked up in surprise but quickly came to realize she was a Britannian "A Britannian student," He stammered aloud, "What can I get for you mam, how about a nice Californian hotdog," and of course then noticed Lelouch he hadn't done much to make himself appear to be friendly, "Is this your boy friend," He inquired nervously

Kallen looked a little shocked at how submissive the man was being,

"I can get him something to, how about some ice cream," he suggested,

Lelouch's hands had returned his pockets, "In some ways Area Eleven is better off than the old Japan ever was, being made a colony of the Empire has stabilized its military and economic position in the world," He dared her to question him on that, "Elevens can even attain full citizenship through the legal process its easy to become an honorary Britannian, just a question of pride really though," the prince said with a pause, "I can certainly understand why they'd resist,"
"And knowing all that what does Lelouch Lamperouge think of all that," She asked from the bench the two had occupied. "What do you want to do?"

"Nothing,"

"You know you have got a lot of brains but you don't seem to be doing much with them, that's all Shirley talks about how intelligent you are, but how you barely ever apply yourself,"

"That's why I don't do anything," He responded, he had considered revealing some trace of his 'noble status', seeing as it was unlikely should would mention it, but best just to go with the other plan, "that eleven back their could tell you, he could lead a better life so long as he bowed his head to Britannia."
She slapped him, he must have it a sore spot, well at least she would not think he was Zero, with out incontrovertible proof, besides Cornelia's slap had hurt worse.

"You must think your pretty cool, huh?" She responded angrily, "Just sitting there playing the critic from the sidelines. Guess I was a fool to expect anything more from you know I really thought you were a better man than this," Kallen stormed off,

He rubbed his cheek, well that's done, now back to the plan.

Lelouch gave the signal; it took them a few minutes to get into position.

They fired into the warehouse door catching a few of the criminals with the shots.

"The Black Knights have arrived!" Shouted Tamaki firing his machine gun recklessly spraying bullets in the direction of the enemy.

Kallen's red Edinburgh zoomed in, causing the thugs to scatter with the use of the anti personnel machine gun.

"These Knight mares really are amazing," Kallen, commented to herself as she rode through the warehouse, "Each one is an army unto itself."

She bowled through a descending door.

The Dark Prince turned to one of the criminal leaders and fired a bullet into the coward's face; the man's body slumped.

The sound of a Knight Mare machine pistol was heard,

"Isn't that a police unit?" remarked one of the Black Knights,

"Their in on this deal," The former leader of the Cell turned, "Tamaki," Ogi shouted,

"Don't look at me," The whiner protested. "When I checked it out there weren't any cops involved,"

Zero frowned behind his mask.

Lelouch gritted his teeth as the modified Glasgow fired on one of his Edinburghs, what is she doing turn around and carve that fool into sliced cheese.

"Zero what do we do?" Ogi inquired as Kallen just stood there and took it.

'My Geass won't work on a Knight Mare,' He thought, 'It would have been better if I had been piloting I know the RPI 999 can't be damaged by that level of firepower,' He pressed his cuff link.

"Hey what the hell do we do?" Demanded Tamaki.

However Kallen finally got her act together and turned against the knight mare,

"Slice 'em up, Slice 'em up" Chanted the new black knight

Zero turned to the terrorist,

"What?" He asked slightly creped out by the reflective mask their new leader always wore, to the point some of the group joked he slept with it on.

The Edinburgh's blonde knives fired and sent the fourth generation flame careening to the other side of the warehouse.

"Kallen!" Shouted Ogi, as the Knight Police Glasgow had its cockpit crushed by the impact.

'So this is her mother,' Lelouch thought glancing at the Eleven woman who had been behind the RPI 999, who seemed to be delusional; obvious a user of the psychotropic drug that was stored and distributed from this warehouse; refrain.

The prince looked up spotting CC before his internal radio crackled,

"My lord your orders,"
"There's no need, the problem has been dealt with," He whispered into the mike as he touched the side of his helmet.

The operation was successful, which was good, though Kallen's performance was slightly lackluster, but he could understand defending ones mother.

The teen frowned the damage to the Edinburgh was minimal the armor in one section might have to be replaced but the Knight Mare Frame could be restored to full combat readiness shortly, the dark prince smirked it was much to soon for him to return to the homeland but the fact was he would eventually have to return killing Charles could very well take years to properly plan and coordinate it wouldn't do for him not secure Britannia, meaning the threat of the EU had to be ended, preferably in a decisive and permanent manner.

The eleventh prince had no qualms about using numbers and once the Black Knights were established probably after Eunuchs of the Chinese Federation were disposed of, or after stripping Russia, which was rich in conventional resources, of its free will, well the EU were so worried right now about Schneziel they would panic when one of their larger members affiliated itself with a Britannian Prince.

That of course was also a problem how did he go about making his public appearance, combat would probably be the most effective of course that didn't help much, battles were occurring all over the place. Of course introduction from an economic position wasn't likely a solution either.

For now though perhaps it was best if he simply focused on dealing with slowly stabilizing Japan that meant crushing the drug trade, and other criminal enterprises which were directly targeting the Japanese, and of course uniting the terrorists into a legitimate group, under his command obviously, of which the Dark Prince intended to become a legitimate military force, possibly even Japan's army.

He stared at the report of the new Black Knights.

There was still a lot of work that needed to be done, but the new group was being hailed as heroes, all over the web and it wasn't just the Japanese but also Britannians who were praising them.

It wasn't just in Area Eleven the group was active area eighteen would not submit quietly to being conquered by Britannia they had a strong culture and a fierce will, they would gladly accept the help of the order of the Black Knights, especially with two of the senior members acting as special envoys, admittedly Nemo never went any where with out his partner but they didn't necessarily need to know that, besides her Geass was useful for both planning and combat, that and Nemo was quite the effective at sneaking in and gathering intelligence... or plunging a literal dagger into some one's back with them being completely unaware.

The members of area 18's resistance were currently equipped with their Bamides but also the predecessor to the Order of the Black Knight's RPI 999 frame, as well as the new frames, which was similar to the technology on the original MMI prototype rather than the Edinburgh and the newer MMI possessing a large number of technologies from Schneziel's development group, the EM shot guns would prove most effective against the Britannian Forces, the reinforced ceramic armor was also superior to that currently on the Sutherlands currently deployed in that area.

Of course there was the fact White was suggesting he go ahead and build the MMI 202 Palamedes Seventh Generation Knight Mare Frame, the MMI specifically designed for General purpose combat.

That would be in need of some consideration, the Dark Prince decided the he should wait and think about that and make a decision, after all they would need to insure Britannia did not interrupt the transport.

His phone rang, speak of the devil…

Chapter conclusion

Helltanz's notes: there are a distinct lack of Lelouch Harem stories, especially given Code Geass's great potential for such, and Lelouch will be Emperor, and we all know his old man has a massive harem, this of course is not a guarantee of what will happen however it is likely.

As it stands Kaguya and Tianzi will be apart of it for political reasons, Kallen and CC are possibilities, and Millie might end up for a mix of political and personnel reasons, actually given what occurred recently in R2 yeah CC probably definitely will be a part of it, Lelouch as an immortal is tempting though, very much so.