Dark Prince Chapter 19, a code geass fanfic

Chapter 19

Dark Prince

Helltanz's notes: The Edinburgh and MMI Knight Mares are currently all outfit with advanced power technology but they still use, if an updated longer charge, energy filler system to power their technology, the same can be said for the other Black Knight supplied frames, the engineering staff of the Black Knights will be introduced soon enough as well, well the head of the that little team will be introduced this chapter along with Rakshata.

Disclaimer: I don't own Code Geass.

Chapter begin

"The Day was August tenth, of the year two thousand ten of the imperial calendar the Holy Britannian Empire had just declared war up on Japan. Confronted by Britanian's newest weapon the formidable Knight Mare Frame Japan fell to its enemy in less than a month the conquered nation was stripped of its freedom, its rights, its culture, its dignity, and finally even its name was taken away. Eleven the name of Japan and its people was replaced with a mere number."

The Black Knights were flourishing; also Kyoto was now supplying Knight Mares, of which most were Burais which were obviously inferior to the Edinburgh but the Eleventh prince hadn't expected anything extravagant besides the Guren Mark II, though it did have some interesting technology, though the pilot seat looked uncomfortable.

Undoubtedly the first custom built Japanese Knight Mare Frame was certainly unique, an obviously inherited feature from the designs from the mass production types of the Japanese

Lelouch was most interested to see how the two new versions of the Sutherland would fair in combat as well.

Though undeniably working with Kyoto might very well have some problems of its own, after all nothing in the world is free.

Their was also of course the issue with the JLF, while the rumor was Lieutenant Colonel Kusakabe had been working alone, or rather with out support from the whole of the Japanese Liberation Front he was still one of their officers, clearly the would need to brushed off the stage before they could endanger his plans, but in what manner, wondered the Dark Prince.

Britannia was currently reconsolidating their positions, Edinburghs were now publicly deployed in Hokaido, and in fact most Britannian Regular forces had withdrawn to reinforce other areas.

In fact for the most part much to Cornelia's disgust Britannia had been forced to 'give up' more of the countryside in order to secure important Britannian holdings.

Charles's policies were harming the Empire and the on off war with the EU had hurt both super powers economies. Stabilizing Area 18 and most of all Japan would be a blow of immense power against those policies, best of all with the battles along the Al Alamien beginning and Cornelia being tied up dealing several blunders in the vital area eleven, of course the mistakes at Saitama would certainly raise some questions; after all their were some hard liners still who disapproved of women in the military that disaster may very well be used to bolster their own criticisms.

Speaking of the army in Area eleven the second princess had gone about organizing individual settlement defense groups. Meanwhile Clovis and Euphemia were both handling the civilian portions of the government affairs, though admittedly the third prince did have some experience in how combat was carried out.

The Purist faction was undergoing some petty leadership squabble apparently Kewell, who was apparently even more suspicious of Lelouch than Viletta had ever been, and Jeremiah, were disagreeing about deployment, it wouldn't matter Lelouch intended to have Jeremiah promoted after which the former palace guard could deal with his faction, he, Lelouch, also reminded himself that he needed to deal with that bothersome general, the one who had replaced Bartley, in Cornelia's ranks, he was becoming quite the little pest getting rid of Darlton might also be a good idea, he mused, even if he doesn't mind using the numbers.

Their was also that blasted Lancelot's knock off, destroying it, in fact destroying either one of them, would need to become a very high priority….. or capturing one.

Rakshata Chawla; she had attended the Imperial Colchester Institute, that was impressive even more so were her theories, it would also seem she had a hand in designing the Guren Mark II.

Now all the Dark Prince had to do was figure away to recruit her permenantly, preferably with out wasting his Geass.

In fact her theories could be incorpated in some of the MMI, but with her working on the Dark Prince's forces machines well they should be advance even further, it was making Lelouch positively giddy with anticipation.

"My lord this woman is a genius," Declared his chief scientist, the European, a polish man by the Pytor, as he gestured to the scientist.

Lelouch nodded,

"Oh and your highness she apparently insists we have a couch installed," The man declared, his wiry form shifting as he spoke.

"So be it." The prince responded approving the strange request. "You may install such a luxury," He remarked, maybe she was a workaholic and wanted somewhere she could have a lie in but still be close to her project. Lelouch thought briefly.

Introducing her to the Black Knights Research division was in theory probably going to signifigantly improve their advancement capabilities, though the Dark Prince doubted the deployment of SEN, Sakuradite Enhanced Nuclear, Reactor powered Knight mare anytime before the next year or even a year and a half perhaps even two and even then it would be larger than a conventional Knight Mare perhaps even the Merlin or Cardoc would be, a battle ship on the other hand, was in theory workable and they had the resources to do it, the project was considered a lesser priority since for Knight Mare Frames it would only see use of Elite Command Frames, the MMI.

Lelouch was more interested in what she could do for their offensive armaments, particularly the more powerful weapon systems, those Hadrons cannons were quite the eye catcher, if they'd work properly.

It seemed that the MSV shields were a cheap substitite to the project the Black Knights had been working on and sinking money into, admittedly they were easily counterable if one deployed enough fire power but on the other side could be mounted on the Knight Mare Frames already… the Black Knights Shield Program was in comparison much farther behind if more powerful...

OF course the prince would not complain if she fixed the Float system while she was at it, it would happen eventually and the sooner the better, after all Schneziel was ambitious no telling what he would do with the technology but it probably would be something bold. The idea that was suggested an airship was that Schneziel's intention to sail through the sky like a god… such a platform would be useful however it would cost quite the amount of resources to need to be invested the technology was to untested for the Dark Prince to consider it until he had definte proof of it.

CC was on the highest of the Ashford Accademy Pool's diving Boards staring at the moon.

The Dark Prince had slung his jacket over the back of his pool chair and was busy purusing files of applications for the Black Knights.

The Gray Witch dived into the water.

"hmm, a Brittanian," He remarked in surprise, the teen was aware that the now widely publicized Black Knights had gained some support from the populous for one to actually apply to join the order was intriguing, not that there weren't Britanians already in the Order but they had been there since before the arrival of 'Zero'. "Looks to confident to be a spy," The prince commented to himself amused, "An extremist,"

"Isn't it wonderful how the number of recruits keeps growing?" CC asked in a flighty, dreamlike tone as she swam through the water on her back, he still hadn't fully briefed her about the black knights true strength, he wondered her reaction to Nemo.

Wonderful, was not the word he used so many of them meant he would be unable to equip them as he did the True Black Knights, speaking of there was still what to do about Kallen's Edinburgh. "And it was simpler than I ever expected, while I bitterly hate the Brittanians, I refuse to condone terrorism," The prince recited, "that is the prevaling view of most Elevens."
"Then basically elevens support the black knights," the gray witch commented, "for the most part,"

"Which in turn makes it easier for us to operate as a whole." He said, "It's a huge help that the people don't report our activities plus I have heard some group called Kyoto offered to send us some Knight Mares." The prince paused, "The number of informants has been increasing rapidly the Japanese can't help jumping on the band wagon, they hear a well grounded buzz word and off they go,"

She began to climb out of the pool dripping water, splashing all the way, "Hence the Knights for Justice act," She stated,

"Yeah well everyone loves a hero," The prince remarked, "and what better hero than a knight,"

She giggled, "I kind of doubt that's what a real knight for justice would say," CC responded amused drying her long hair off.

"You don't think so?" Lelouch asked, they the true black knights believed in justice even if it was their own brand of justice.

The light flicked, "Wow its amazing!" shouted one of the new recruits

"These are Glasgows aren't they?" remarked another.

"Burais, A Japanese modification," corrected some one,

"I've never seen these before," A female recruit announced to the group.

"Man the Black Knights have got some serious muscle," A guy commented.

Lelouch was faintly amused, Burais serious muscle he would have to inform Pytor of that remark.

"Yeah it wasn't easy to sign up with the BK,"
"So I geuss that makes us special,"

Listening to them was amusing if they thought the Burai was impressive, wait until they saw an Edinburgh be put through its paces.

"We're Elite," The man declared. "Totally amped."

"Those guys from Kyoto they believe in us," Remarked the Blue Haired member, male, from Kallen's group staring at the illuminated red machine. "They sent us this,"
"A completely made Japanese Knight Mare,"

"the Guren Mark II," Kallen whispered in awe,

"Did you check out the manual?"

"Hehe," Tamaki snickered, "I'm really loving this,"

"The big shots in Kyoto are recognizing us, we've got their approval,"

A female voice called out, "Oh Tamaki-san could you show me how to use this equipment here?"
"Oh sure," He responded getting up, "I'll be right there," He set of in a run,

"Newbies," Inoue remarked. "What're going to do,"

Kallen turned.

"First Tamaki, and now Inoue and the rest are treating this like a party," Lelouch said, stepping out of the Shadows like a specter. "Kyoto is backing multiple resistance groups, correct?"

"Yes which means we finally made it in, they know that we are worthy." The half Britanian remarked happily,

"No this is merely a test they've put to us" He corrected,

"So what if it is this is still incredible," Kallen stated,

"You're an opptimist," The Dark Prince replied tossing her the key for the Guren, before turning away.

"What is this?" She asked looking at it strangely.
"The Guren Mark II is yours now Kallen," Lelouch announced,

"Mine? But we have a lot more people now, and we can't afford to lose you we need the Guren's defense to protect you,"

"You're a top notch pilot," Zero boomed, "I'm a commander, this machine is fast and much more suited to you," He replied gesturing to the red machine, "I have my Cardoc, I will use that, besides you have reasons to fight."

"Right," She aggreed clutching the key,

"Zero, you got a second" Ogi called walking up, "I got some weird intel here from a Britannian, wanting to join the Black Knights," He stated holding the board out. "This may be a trap to draw us out," The terrorist remarked.
The Dark Prince accepted it, drat Cornelia you are moving far to soon, so that is why you want us to guard the settlement.

"I'd say that even if we wanted to confirm the information it would be to risky to contact him directly, bu news like this its something we cann't just ignore what should we do?"

"This weekend we're going hiking," He announced,

"What?" Ogi responded incredulously,

"To the Narita mountains," Lelouch continued, I'll just speak with my forces in Hokaido and if Cornelia asks that's were I was over seeing the next battery of tests.

"Very well then,"

The high speed subway was an efficient method of travel, it connected almost all of Japan.

It would seem Rakshata was indeed even more help than originally expected, she had in deed managed to fix the firing problem of the Hadron cannons, though her treatment of the Machine was really creeping a number of the Black Knights out, even Pytor who was quite the oddity himself was weirded out, though she certainly was a welcome addition even if at the moment she was only temporary.

Oh well, she was a tad eccentric, but the scientist knew what she was doing, pity though that the MMI 101 was already complete so some of the improvements that would likely come from her knowledge would not be available since the Cardoc needed to remain in combat status.

Even so the Cardoc would at least have its cannons operational, though the idea of a Hadron weapon which fired small rapid bursts in a similar manner to a machine gun was interesting… they'd have to look into that, possibly as an alternate to their other directed energy weapon project the Black Knights were running for a Knight Mare's weapons system, this one involving Neutrinos, and the other a particle beam, the latter of which had been lagging behind until Schenziel's research project's data had been acquired by the Black Knights.

He'd have to speak with her after the affair in Narita was dealt with.

Zero opened the door ignoring the foolish guards babbling or their predictable shouting and commotion, to the point where one even knocked over his chair, as the Dark Prince strolled in.

"Relax I only came to talk," the masked teen assured them removing his most infamous mask. The Prince's Geass flared in his eye, "I want you to ignore any unusual activity during your watch," He commanded

"Sure no problem," Agreed one returning to his business while his friend the klutz picked up his chair, "Come on, its your move,"
"What's the rush? We're just on regular duty you know,"

The Dark Prince rolled his eyes and stepped out of the small building, and jumped into the cockpit of his Seventh Generation and dispatched the advance order, it really was such a pity that Cornelia had decided to move, the base in the mountain had a good bit of potential.

He returned to the small building, and took a seat, "the day I've waited for has finally come Cornelia," The prince stated sipping his tea, and started reviewing his latest briefing report,

Cornelia had brought Seven battalions if the plan worked her numerical advantage, and curb her aggression as well as increase the dependence on the Black Knights that were 'under his direct control', would be defeated though, besides even if it didn't succeed as the Dark Prince hoped well the JLF could just soak up the damage, and he could initiate a test with his perfected Hadron cannons on the Britannian army.

Lelouch however took the time to glance out the window and notice CC standing outside, he blinked and stepped out side,

"CC what are you doing here?" The prince demanded.

Chapter conclusion

Helltanz's notes right and thus the beginning of the Narita battle set. As for the Energy weapons lets face it they will show up, but it will pretty much be for just the Commander frames, and not until towards the end of part one and that's with Rakshata's help, well there is this siege unit, besides the Dudley which had Hadrons, but this one would be like well it would be even bigger and have a more powerful weapon, I had an idea for… heh heh… there is also a commander type which Lelouch will have developed after he sees the Siegfried, a Knight Giga Fortress.

As for the Ikaruga they'll be cruisers for the Black Knights, Lelouch will have something to counter the Logres and Avalon, but unfortunately it will take much longer for him to deploy.

Any way Narita continues next chapter and Lelouch continues to wear down the Britannian Army in Area Eleven.