Dark Prince Chapter 30, a code geass fanfic

Chapter 30

Dark Prince

Helltanz's notes: Hey, hey chapter thirty it came so quickly, mainly cause I had more free time than I expected.

Vel thanks for your help on the Knightmare front, and you haven't been a pain, the help is appreciated, if you spot a screw up on my part don't hesitate to point it out.

Disclaimer: I don't own Code Geass.

Chapter begin

Lelouch cleared his head of the thoughts of the morning's events. The Military had taken on a bit of a worn appearance as of late due to the repeated contacts with the enemy. Though with the start of production of the RPI 13 Sutherland E there had been some replacement of the Knightmare forces numbers, though those forces were still limited. That wasn't likely to change any time soon either simply supply was too limitted.

This was the real problem one that would not be fully remedied by the time of the expected Chinese no doubt expected to suceed because of the numbers they committed and the fact Britannia had to hold on to the entire island nation of Japan.

Even with contribution of by the Black Knights and help from Kyoto it was going to be difficult. Japan's mostly disorganized group of freedom fighters were organized in small cells with no real chain of command and varying political beliefs.

Britannia would withdraw from Hokkaido and less urban 'countryside' regions to consolidate its troops. This was the first step of work with the AIC Kyoto would handle their own bloc's safety and security for the time being. The agreement was similiar to the one hammered out between the Black Knights over Hokkaido.

It was an agreement with less legal backing, and far shakier between both parties. Britannian was merely doing what was good for them at the moment, and hoping that the Chinese might try and invade Honshu's southern or central portion at the same time. This hope being the Chinese would spread their forces out.

The down side to this was if Kyoto fell there would be serious consequencs, more than that Kyoto was the old and still symbolically important capital of Japan since ancient times. If it fell the repercussions would be dire, potentially plunging Japan into a pseudo civil war as opern revolt might break out as various terrorists and freedom fighters vied for influence.

Lelouch sipped his tea. "The remaining Aries Villa guards will be arriving soon then," He inquired, this fact would at least lend then a few more capable knightmare pilots. In any case Lelouch expected that if the Anti Invasion Coallition would be facing at least now from the looks of it at the very, very least one full Chinese Gun Ru Battallion, plus additional infantry and apcs." He paused, "In addition to more than likely what would probably be a token force of Japanese expatirates likely using Chinese equipment, which was quite inferior in most fields of combat ability."

Jeremiah nodded, "In addition to the Glaston knights who will be arriving from area 18." The Margrave stated.

Viletta, whom was perched on the corner of the desk, looked up, "Terrorism is condensing into specific regions isn't that going to be a problem."

The Dark Prince set his teacup aside, that was true enough the distribution of weapons, more specifically knightmares. Well it had issues not everyone was as open there were rumors already of people planning an open revolt or terrorist attacks against the settlement. This was worrrying. The Black Knights' influence had grown as they had begun to supply knightmares. This increase in supply of the warmachines had permitted Kyoto to focus also on supplying their own frames. The end result of this increase in supply was more groups were armed. "Tokyo will probably be attacked by the more millitant factions of the resistance," he remarked, or at least such would be likely without some kind of deterent.

The Japanese variant of the Sutherland was being deployed to Kyoto's more ahh direct subordinates, or so was the impression he was getting, which reminded the eleventh prince he needed to coordinate with Kaguya. Kyoto was hoping to consolidate power with its direct subordinates, rumor was the Black Knight hold on Hokkaido worried members of the six houses.

In other news the Council of Europe was stalling. The worry was it would only be a matter of time before the Kingdom of Italy attempted to open a second front along area eighteen which would severly hamper Britannia's advance into EU territory, even more so if the EU did deploy a new weapon. While the deployment of a new design was unlikely as Italy's armored divisions were generally wanting it was still a valid concern.

This strategy if it was carried out would also contiue to deny troops to Area 11 though the Chinese would likely attack before the Italians made their move.

Lelouch steepled his fingers,

"Your Highness concerning the protoype, the Lancelot," She ammended after a moments pause, "And its pilot,"

The Prince nodded. "The Z 01 is a seventh Generation Frame the upgrades we installed mainly were extensions to the operating time and combat capbilities though the later is more due to technological improvements in the response time of the machine, and such," He raise his tea cup to take a sip. "Lloyd went ahead and installed the Harken Boosters, they may not be as powerful as true Blonde Knives but they do have more mass."
The two 'purebloods' nodded.

He paused, before continuing on. "The two of you are being promoted, a little heads up ahead of time."

"Your Highness," They both murmured in surprise

"Kyushu's invasion will strain the current forces the only way victory will be achieved is by superior ability. Cornelia will attempt to achieve naval superiority and use the air force to do the same above us before the counter attack begins in full." Lelouch stood deciding it was time for him to take his leave.

IT had gotten to the point of being rather awkward. There was also plans to be made on other fronts.

Among those the meeting with Kaguya and the rest of Kyoto group. Hopefully the way they were insinsting on deploying the Mattei wouldn't be a burden, but in the meant time he needed to return to Ashford.

There was also Mao to worry about. The Chinese Geass user was not likely affiliated with the Chinese Federation, but he was still a nuisance.

Lelouch sighed thinking of the conversation with CC. Mao was like an obsessed fangirl, and those were no pleasant matter he spoke from expereince on that, this could could be a serious problem and Kallen was continuing to act slightly off.

It'd be a problem for sure if she wasn't in peak fighting condition. Especially since he didn't have any immediate leads on Todoh.

Things looked as if Brittania was going to invade Russia, that would not bode well for his plans just as Area 18 getting conquered by the EU would impede them. Though a Britannian invasion likely would not happen if the Chinese Federation attacked before hand, which it would Britannia would likely wait for spring.

Kallen entered assisting Millie with the snack trays, in preparation fo setting up for the afternoon meeting.

Shirley would likely be back in a few days though Mao had likely deconstructed her personality so depression was going to be obvious.

There was also the issue of what all the Chinese Geass user knew if he left then Lelouch had no reason to pursue him however intefering again, especially given the present volatile conditions could not be tolerated, not in the slightest.

The half Brittanian's attempts at peeking in on his work were rather blatant, so the eleventh prince with a sigh shut his computer off, come to think of it somehting had apparently been bothering Millie as well.

Lloyd, if the prince was to guess, probbably the guy was a bit of an odd ball. The Dark Prince moved out of the room snagging the blonde as he went, which as expected stopped Kallen for a minute.

Millie's antics had increased as of late that much was true, and she had confided her nervousness over this latest proposed arrangment.

Any time he attempted to ask she immediately launched into a series of questions about his own actions.

"So Nina wants to meet Euphemia," The blonde remarked slyly, changing the subject of the discussion yet again.

Lelouch glanced at her, "I see…" He muttered before turning readjusting his computer, he really needed a place to sit down with out being interupted.

"You were messing with thst stupid flying Knightmare again aren't you?" She demanded interested.

"It is hardly stupid the machine-"

Millie sighed, "Its called the Birmingham isn't?"
To any one else he probably would not have even said that much,"Yes the Birmingham," He acknowledged.

"A flying knightmare?" She commented amsed "Hows it going to work?"
"You'll have to just wait," The prince remarked cheekily, the speed of the current float system was not totally overwhelming.

Millie crossed her arms over her chest, good thing that Rivalz wasn't around, however he had not intention of falling to the tactical use of pouting. "Lelouch," She complained.

"I didn't think you were intersted in knightmares," The blonde scowled.

"Well," The student council president demanded stamping her foot impatiently.

"The device is known as a float system," He commented, pausing slightly "Of course its still experimental, but plans are in the works for a detachable knightmare float unit."
"Is that what this is?"
"No," He answered smirking,

"Lelouch," She ranted, this was payback for all her crazy schemes she had hoisted on him as of late.

"Lets just say the Birmingham has wings and leave it at that," The Dark Prince stated amused leaning back and closing his eyes, discussing the machine really wasn't something he wanted to do with the information they had gathered over the last few weeks they could have the models combat operational, just in the nick of time, probably at least that was something which could tip the scales further in their favor.

Suzaku was also an issue, he may well have to avoid the honorary Britannian what with him apparently being chummy with Euphie well for the time being that was probably the best solution though with the Lancelot for the most part now fully operational, well that should tip things a bit further in their favor.

Personal wishes aside it would seem arming the Britannian forces under Cornelia may be his only option in order to fully secure victory, and even then their was no garuntee they would defeat the Chinese well they would win in the end but the damage would likely be done.

He sighed, they had accelerated Skidbladnir's building removing or rather not installing certain features so as to save time it would lower the ship's overall capability but it would allow them an artillery platform and mobile forward base.

It would allow them to refuel their knightmares, getting them inside shouldn't be a problem it was keeping them fighting which would be a bother.

With the Super cavitating torpedoes it should be possible to launch a barrage cripple the Chinese naval assets without them being intercepted, the effective range was for them to be launched at ten kilometers out and then for the Eastbournes to break off and commence engaging smaller enemy targets.

Of course that also meant they would need to remain near the Skidbladnir, or the Britannian fleet in order to resupply.

"Lulu, don't zone out on me like that," Millie scolded.

Using Kallen's group to find Mao was out of the question, it was unlikely they would have been able to handle it anyway.

"You should just use me as bait,"
He turned around to glare at the green haired immortal. His phone choose now to ring, caller ID did not identify the number.

The Dark Prince frowned, raising it to his ear. "Hello,"

"Its me Lulu," Mao stated on the other end, "You're there too, aren't you CC?"

Lelouch cleared his throat, "You aren't on speaker phone," He left off the obligatory idiot at the end of the sentence.

"I want to talk with her-"

The prince hung up and pulled an earpiece out of his jacket. "Edmund sweep the area, and call Jeremiah. Fill this imbecile full of holes."

"Yes my lord." Came the voice on the other end.

CC stepped forward, "That wasn't wise he will get angry easily."

"I could care less, he'll be dead shortly if he messes around." The prince remarked callously, "Besides there are enough problems with out some lovesick puppy trouncing around and making a mess of things."

She said nothing.

"I will not succumb to this power," He commented.

Geass or not, well it didn't matter how advanced it was the problem wouldn't be able to deal with a Knightmare.

Though without the float unit being ready it would still be a problem, of course it was only a matter of time before they could use that technology as well.

"There's a problem," Edmund called over the radio,
Lelouch frowned, that fool couldn't possibly have gotten a Knightmare capable of challenging one of his Edinburghs, "What is it?"
"There is a report from our seekers, one of the teams has spotted Todoh and the four Holy swords."
The Dark Prince frowned, this was good news but it was still dumping more in his lap than he was wanting to deal with at one time.

It meant that he would need to move if his forces had found the knight of the Divine Wind there was a high probability that Cornelia also might have heard which meant possibly encountering regular Britannian military.

Well he'd see if the operation yielded any success first of all, then maybe speak with Jeremiah.

As it stood Sayoko should be easily capable of dealing with Mao should he do something stupid and try and show up at the academy.

He frowned, the dark prince really disliked involving the maid in Black Knight matters, and that appeared to be what this was going to amount to if the Chinese Geass User got out of hand.

He certainly wasn't going to bring Cornelia into this, she would positively go overboard in this situation, no if the Witch of Britannia were to get wind of this Lelouch would never hear the end of it, contacting her was out of the question.

Though getting her to watch over Nunnally might be the best solution, he tapped his chin in thought, that would work probably the best bet if things turned sour anyway, wasn't much safer you could get then behind the safety of the Ro-

The prince shook his head ending that train of thought maybe keeping Nunnally here was a better idea. Jeremiah, and Sayoko should be enough for the next couple of days.

No Cornelia would be more worried if he went after some one like Todoh on his own, simply because it was dangerous was that it. This protectiveness of hers was strange and awkward at best. He just wouldn't tell her about this till it was over.

Lelouch smirked breaking apart Todoh's group had been easy enough. The Dark prince smiled they had been given enough of a head start to make this fun after all the eleveth prince had ordered had ordered captured not killed, his goal of course was the knight of the Divine wind; Kyoshiro Todoh in the mean time he had issued Rakshata a request to make the best frame possible she seem reluctant.

Ah well what was the worst that could come of it, besides she obviously had one up on Schneziel consideing the Guren had een able to hold its own against Schneziel's Lancelot not that the Cardoc hadn't been able to do the same but the two, Cardoc fighting the Club it realy wasn't comparable.

A communique arrived over his phone

The Dark Prince scowled his forces within Britania's military, under geass control or otherwise had lost Todoh and to exasperate matters it would seem all of them had managed to evade apprehension.

It also meant that Cornelia would have a chance to apprehend Todoh as well, and well that would complicate things.

Inmpairing Britannia's military anymore than it already was damaged in area eleven was absolutely out of the question not with the invasion drawing ever nearer.

Mao would have to decide to make a move the knight would get spotted this was a real annoyance.

Ah well the Chinese Geass user good be deal with easily enough just corner him and crush him, maybe he'd go out and head to one of the bars and wait for the rest of the report Edmund was still watching over the Academy so he could probably meet Jeremiah and coordinate a strategy to deal with Mao with the Margrave over a drink.

Besides if Mao was idiot enough attack him head, well even without the pureblood he had his two guards and himself. That was more than enough, the lovesick fool was a simpleton all they would have to would be to simply stall him out and wait for reinforcements and it would be checkmate.

Well after they dealt with Mao, and hopefully recruited Todoh they could deal with Osaka and then make the final preparations for halting the invasion.

Chapter conclusion

Helltanz's notes: well then there we go. I'll probably focus on interactions for the next few chapters, maybe.

Then Kyushu Mess which should occupy a good three chapters plus the fallout if I can write it out like I hope.

Anyway I have a question what has been your favorite chapter so far?