Okay then allow me to give you a explain what this fic is about my OC Marik di Britannia will take over Lelouch original role as the Leader of the Black Knights as for Lelouch his role is reversed instead where he intend to change Britannia within and serve under the Britannia military in Area 11 and eventually forming a organization within the Britannia Military driven by the desire to put a end to hatred and violence that cause by Britannia by changing it.
1. The Day a New Demon Was Born
Somewhere in Japan, it begins with the image of four kids, one with black hair and violet eyes, another with light brown hair and forest green eyes, and the third with dark indigo and blue eyes, another with black hair and blue eyes playing in an almost fairytale environment of untouched nature, with the figure of apparently watching them. A swarm of cicadas is shown next, after which a voice announces the event of the world,
"The date was August 10 in the year 2010 of the Imperial Calendar. The Holy Britannian Empire had just declared war upon Japan. The Far East island nation had held fast to its neutrality, and now Britannia looms as the world's only superpower. Rights to Japan's underground resources became a hotly disputed issue straining the already deep-rooted diplomatic tensions between the two sides. In the deciding battle for the mainland, Britannian forces introduced into combat the humanoid autonomous armored knight known as the Knightmare Frame. The enemy's forces were far greater than anticipated, and the Knightmares obliterated the Japanese line of defence on the mainland with little effort. Japan became a dominion of the Empire. The country was stripped of its freedom, its rights, and its name. Area 11. The defeated and once proud nation of Japan was rechristened with a mere number."
"I swear… I swear, Suzaku, Lelouch, Leon so help me. I will one day obliterate Britannia!"
"Wait! what are you talking about Marik?" Lelouch asks.
"Marik... Do you really mean that?" said Leon.
"Yes! I swear to accomplish that goal." said Marik.
"What are you saying Marik." question Lelouch
"Leon you feel the same way right? After what Britannia did to Japan you of all people should want to fight against them." Marik says to Leon.
"Well... I." Leon looks nervous and uncomfortable at that question and just looks away unable to answer them. That surprises the three, as they wound what's wrong.
(6 Years Later)
Six years later, in 2016 a.t.b., Britannia is shown to have complete control of Former Japan, now renamed Area 11, save for a minor fraction of Japanese Resistance now considered terrorists. The military is shown in direct pursuit of a hijacked vehicle, which underlines the militaristic thoroughness and vigilance of the conquering power. On TV, propaganda is related to the "terrorist group" by a spokeswoman.
"This is Alpha-3! Target is travelling from Delta-12 toward Delta-14, at a speed of 80 kph(kilometers per hour)!" said a Britannian Policemen.
"CCP to all mobile units. Declaring a Code 3 from floor 5 to floor 2. All units, take 2-8-8. I want the target intact!" Another one replies.
"Here's video footage of yesterday's terrorist bombings in Osaka The secretary reported 59 casualties in this incident: 8 Britannians, and 51 others..." said the TV spokeswoman.
The TV announcing the news is closed in a room where a Chess match is apparently over, close to winning by a Britannian noble.
"You're out of time. From here on you'll make your moves every 20 seconds." said one of the servants.
"Very well, I'm game." The Noble said confidently, then the front door open and others walked in "Hm? Did your substitute arrive?" A 16-year-old Marik, with his three friends Eliot Rivalz and Max enter the room.
"Thank heaven! I'm saved! Are things going well at school?" said the Bar Owner as he goes over to greet them.
"Hmpf. Well, look at this, a nobleman," said Marik.
"I guess this won't be very interesting," said Eliot.
"I envy you kids today. You have so much time on your hands. Time for regrets... What are your names?" the Noble asks arrogantly
"Marik... Grandell" said Marik.
"Woah! Now, wait a minute! You can't win this one. It's impossible, right?" Rivalz said after looking at the Chessboard.
"Man, this gonna"
"Rivalz, when do you think we would have to leave in order to make our next class?" Lelouch asks.
"Ah... 20 minutes if we bust our hump." Rivalz answers.
"Then be sure that you better drive safely on the way back," Eliot tells him.
"Huh?" Rivalz stares at Eliot confused.
"I could say the same thing to you." said Eliot
"I'll need 9 minutes. By the way, about yesterday?" Marik says to the Bar Owner.
"Understood, sirs. We'll discuss it later." the Bar Owner says while bowing his head.
"9 minutes? You only have 20 seconds per move." said the Noble.
"Enough time," said Marik as he starts his game by moving the King.
"Hm? You start with the King? Hahahahaha." Marik just smiles as the Noblemen laugh.
"Whoa, It's look like Marik has already found a way to win" said Max
"You think so?" asked Rivalz
"I can already imagine the look on his face after Lelouch beats him." said Eliot.
(Ashford Academy)
In the Hallway of Ashford Academy
Lelouch walking through the Hallways when he went outside at front entrance of Ashford Academy where he witness, Milly, Nina, Mavis, Carrie and Shirley are discussing Marik's gambling habits.
"Where's Marik?" said Milly.
"He went somewhere with Eliot Rivalz and Max," said Shirley.
"What! Maybe it's poker this time?" said Milly.
"They seem to forget that they're on the Student Council! They're off gambling for money! Riku may be smart, yet he wastes his brain on stupid things! And Eliot is no better, instead of stopping him he just goes along with him! If only Riku apply himself in school, He'll get high grades!" Shirley complains.
"That just how Marik is we never get what on his mind." said Mavis "And Eliot simply just go with the flow."
Milly teases Shirley over her affection for him. "Oh, I wish my darling Riku would be a serious young man! How adorable is that?"
"Please, madam president..." Shirley says looking away while blushing.
"Your crush toward is pretty obvious Shirley but Marik probably to focus on gambling then you though." said Carrie
"Please don't tease me like that Carrie!" said Shirley
"Alright settle down." said Mavis
"Hmm, those are members Student Council" said Lelouch "Well I have nothing to do with so I should get going." as he left
"Hmm" said Mavis
"What's wrong Mavis?" asked Carrie
"No it nothing I think just saw classmate look at us that all nothing important." answered Mavis
meanwhile as they are talking two male student watches them name Logan Arabel and Claude Meizen watches them
"Ah, the Student Council sure chattering bunch are they." said Logan
"Doesn't really matter me in any case we should head back." said Claude
"Alright." said Logan
(Area 11 Highway)
Next is a parallel scene between the hijackers, Nagata and Kallen
"Perfect! After we finally steal this damn thing...! It's all because Tamaki couldn't stick to Toshiro's now we've got a problem!" said Nagata.
(Back at the building)
The nobleman was surprised to have been beaten at chess by Lelouch. Rivalz talks as they are leaving. "I love playing against the nobility! When they lose they always pay, out of pride. By the way, 8 minutes 32 seconds is a new record!"
"He also didn't have much time to move, either. And as opponents go, the nobles are tepid. They're just overprivileged parasites, that's all." said Lelouch in a bored tone.
"Well then, why don't you challenge one of the Elevens? They're nothing like us Britannians..." Rivalz says. As they walk out, they notice people watching a big screen showing news on the terrorist attack.
"What are they trying to prove by killing innocent people?"
"Those Elevens terrify me!"
"We apologize for the delay. Now His Royal Highness Prince Clovis, third prince of Britannia, will address the nation." said the TV spokeswoman,
They are then shown the Viceroy of Area 11, Clovis la Britannia begins a speech. "To all my imperial subjects! Including of course the many cooperative Elevens who choose to serve the Empire of Britannia!"
Kallen immediately replies "We're not Elevens! We're Japanese!" While feeling insulted. Clovis continues "Do you not see my pain? My heart was ripped from my chest only to be torn apart! The remnants are filled with rage and sadness! However, as ruler of Area 11, I will not tolerate terrorism of any kind! Because the battle we fight is a righteous one, a virtuous battle to protect the well-being of one and all! Now then, everyone! I would like you to join me in observance of the eight who died for justice, in the line of duty."
"A moment of silence, please." Everyone around does a moment of silence except for Lelouch, Eliot, Max, Rivalz.
"Well, aren't you gonna join in?" Rivalz asks.
"Aren't you?" Marik asks back.
"Heh... It's sort of embarrassing." Rivalz admits
"And I agree with you. Besides, spilling tears over those people won't bring them back to life now, will it," said Marik. "Besides, it's not like we knew any of those soldiers who died. Why should we mourn them we soldiers died practically every day."
"Dang! That's dark, you guys." Max said.
"Well, we don't need to concern are ourselves with that." said Eliot
'It's all about self-satisfaction. Doesn't matter how hard you try, you can't do it. There's no way you can change the world.' Marik thought.
Marik think as they stare off into the sky.
(At the Shinjuku Ghetto at a Church)
"Hey Kiyo I back" said
"Big Bro" said Hina
"Welcome back Leon" said Kiyomi
"I'm here" said Leon as he is holding a bag of groceries
"Hey it's Leon he back" said Miko
"Leon!" said Yuta
"I glad you're here" said Tomo
"Yeah" said Mamoru
"Whoa, slow down" said Leon
"Now children leave Leon for now I know you're excited that Leon but you should take it easy" said Kiyomi
"Okay" said the orphan kids
Inside the church in the dinning hall where all the orphan have a meal to eat.
"Say Hina, how are you doing?" asked Leon
"I'm fine Big Bro there something I want to give you." said Hina
"Huh, what you want to give me." asked Leon
"Oh What is it you want give to Leon?" asked Kiyomi
"Here this is it." said Hina as she show Leon a origami
"Oh, this is origami right so why you're want show it to me?" asked Leon
"Yes Big Bro, I got this, origami, so I'm glad I want to thank you for something because I always bring rice.." said Hina
"Ah I see thank you Hina"
"Well that was a kind thing for you do" said Kiyomi "Say their saying that if you fold a thousand of these cranes, your wish'll come true.."
"Really Is there anything you wish for Big Bro?" asked Hina
"No, Not really how about you Hina what're you wish for." said Leon
"What I want hmm, I wish that everything is happier place." said Hina
"I see." said Leon
"I afraid that wish isn't going come true as long the world continue to remain like this where the Japanese are call Eleven by Britannia." thought Leon
"Toshiro your daughter is living okay but she suffering like everyone else because of Britannia." thought Leon
"Yo Leon I figure we find you here" said Logan as Logan and Claude arrived brought a batch
"Ah Logan and Claude you're here" said Leon
"These are from Serlut Family you can thank Steven for that" said Claude as he and Logan hand them over to Kiyomi
"Ah thank you." said Kiyomi "You two always help us out in time of need despite the two of you are Britannian"
"Well us Britannian like us know what is like suffer in poverty since it run in a aristocrat system where poor are being victimizing by several noble families and others in Britannia are suffering from poverty where it not uncommon for a Britannian to hate their own country." said Logan
"I see" said Kiyomi
(Area 11 Government Bureau)
Lelouch arrived at the Government Bureau where he see Eugene Schevesti and Adrian Wallach outside of building his closed friends in the military.
"Yo Lelouch you're here?" asked Adrian
"Ah Eugene and Adrian." said Lelouch
"Your uncle Ivan is waiting for inside the Bureau." said Eugene
"Ah, I be right there." said Lelouch
As Lelouch, Eugene, and Adrian went inside there Lelouch meet his uncle Ivan zi Britannia the former heir to the Imperial Throne.
"Oh, Lelouch welcome back." said Ivan "So how school did you make any friends"
"No, nothing special happen at school." said Lelouch
"Is that so." said Ivan
While talking they heard a commotion from the soidiers as they hear of the Osaka bombing.
'What are they trying to prove by killing innocent people?' said a Soidier
'Those damn Elevens!' said another
"A bombing huh, the terrorist are really causing a stir." said Adrian
The Elevens are fighting for what they deem to be theirs, and rightfully so since this is their country after all…but terrorism? said Lelouch
"It such a meaningless act where their wouldn't do anything significant." said Lelouch "Innocent people get caught in the crossfire and terrorsim cause nothing but suffering for others."
"Now now Lelouch, no matter what happen just calm down." said Ivan
"Alright, Well I going get change so I be right back." said Lelouch
Lelouch then leave to change into his military uniform.
Meanwhile, after Clovis's "heart-breaking" speech which turns out to be an act. He is shown to be attending a party, which he boasts to the other nobles gathered where he transmitted from.
Soon Lelouch and Ivan arrived and has witness Clovis' Speech
"Ah Lelouch, Uncle Ivan you have come." said Clovis
"Yes Brother I am." said Lelouch "You were impressive, Brother! One would never guess that you were attending a party while doing that!"
"No need to flatter me Lelouch, After all, the viceroy is the marquee actor of Area 11. I need to change costumes quickly." Clovis says while making himself comfortable.
"My! You're so self-confident!" said Lelouch
"It's all in the performance. Since the media want a charismatic prince, I give them one," said Clovis.
"Untrue! Prince Clovis, our key purpose in life is to support and assist your reign in any way we can!" said Guest
However, there is someone who disagrees's with that statement.
"His reign is a pathetic sham... " said a man named Diethard.
A soldier named Bartley suddenly appears to inform the Viceroy of a serious matter. "Y-Your Highness!"
"Hmm? A soldier?" Diethard wondered.
"Gad, how boorish of you!" said Clovis.
"I beg your pardon, Your Highness. My Lord..." Bartley started to tell him something.
"Not another appearance for him! Hope it's not as dreary..." Diethard starts to leave until he hears Clovis yell and then turns back.
"You fool!" Clovis says to Bartley.
"The police were informed that it's medical equipment, that's all. If we scramble the army there'll be a record..." Bartley is then interrupted by Clovis."Deploy the Royal Guard! The Knightmares as well!"
"Yes Sir." said Bartley
"What wrong did something happen?" asked Ivan
"None your concern." shouted Clovis
Clovis orders all Knightmare pilots to recover the missing cargo now in the hands of the terrorists. Following the command, the Royal Guard enters their Knightmares. "Alert 1! Alert 1! 4th, 7th, and 8th rapid reaction companies, as well as the 31st air assault Team, immediate scramble! Special Division 9, stand by for deployment!"
(Highway)
We see Rivalz and Max driving their motorbike with Marik sitting in the sidecar while Eliot ride in the back.
"That first move you made..." said Rivalz.
"Hm?" Lelouch looks at Rivalz.
"Why'd you start with the King?" Rivalz asked.
""If the King doesn't lead, how can he expect his subordinates to follow?"" Marik answered
"What's with that?" said Rivalz.
"With what?" said Marik.
"Do you fantasize about running a major corporation?" Rivalz asked Marik.
"No way. Ambitions like that will ruin your health..." said Marik
"You really think so?" asked Max
Before Rivalz can ask what he meant by that he accidentally cuts in the way of the terrorists,
"Whoa! We're gonna die!" Rivalz screams.
"Ack! What the heck!" Max screams
"Whoa hey drive carefully!" screams Eliot
"Those idiot! Watch where you're going!" said Nagata while he turns the truck.
"No! Not that way!" Kallen tries to warn him. They turn right driving them off the road and into an empty warehouse, resulting in their vehicle's crash.
"Uh... Was that our fault?" Rivalz wonders.
"I don't think so..." Max replies.
"At least not completely," Eliot adds.
The Britannian Police start closing in. "Control, the target has crashed at the abandoned V.O. building construction site."
"The military will take over. General Bartley's command."
"Him?!"
"We have to retrieve it at all costs! That thing... in the wrong hands...!" Bartley tells them.
While Lelouch Eugene Adrian and Ivan watched the situation unfolded
"Something serious must happen but what it is." said Lelouch
"Base on Prince Clovis' reaction something must've happen." said Eugene
"I don't know" said Ivan "If I had to guess it probably terrorist."
"Are you're serious Uncle Ivan!?" asked Lelouch
"Well It just a guess so I can't say for certain" said Ivan
(Back at the crash site)
Marik then notice's a strange array of light swarming around the top of the truck.
"What the...?" said Marik.
"Oh man, this sucks! Looks like the power line on the bike got cut," said Rivalz.
"Seriously, man that suck" said Max
"Yeah... Guys, come check this out," said Lelouch without taking his eyes off the truck.
"What? What is it?" Eliot asks.
Before they can go on they see that people gather, but to Marik's disgust, they're more interested in placing the blame and gawking while taking pictures over the incident than helping.
"Hey! Over here!"
"Woah! Nasty crash!"
"What happened? Some sort of accident?"
"Probably a drunk driver..."
"It's always some moron..."
"Hey, maybe somebody ought to go help?"
'All those idiots...!' Marik thought. 'What the hell is wrong with them...!'
prompting Marik to go and assess the situation.
"Hey, Marik where you going?!" asked Eliot
"I going check things out." answered Marik
"What is it, an accident? Did a car crash?"
"Look, the student rescue team has arrived."
"Oh wow, I totally missed it."
"So like, why doesn't somebody call for help, you know?"
"Yeah, yeah, I know it's the right thing to do, but I wish those guys would quit flaunting their pride and just give it a rest for a while. Now we're gonna be late for school!" Rivalz said while still on his bike.
"Nagata? Nagata!" Kallen tries to wake up her friend while Lelouch and Logan start climbing up the ladder on the outside of the truck.
"Can you hear me? Are you okay?!" said Lelouch. "Say something if you can hear us!"
Suddenly Marik both hear a mysterious voice.
"It's you... Finally, I have found my..." said the mysterious voice.
"Where...? Are you in there?" Marik asked while looking around to find the voice. "Who's there?"
Unfortunately, as they inspect the crash, they then fall and are then thrown in the back of the truck, as Nagata puts it in reverse for an attempted getaway.
"Wait! Hold on!" said Lelouch. "Stop! I'm in here!"
Back with Eliot, Rivalz and Max
"So, would you call that a hit and run?" Rivalz says after seeing the truck drive away.
"Well, they didn't hit on anyone though" said Max
"Yeah, I would call it a accident." said Eliot
"You'd think they'd stick a ladder on the inside, too." Marik said annoyed. "Guess I need to think of another way out of here."
Soon they notice that they are being followed by the Britannian military. "Stop the vehicle! Surrender now and you'll get the chance to defend yourself in court! Stop and surrender at once! Give up now or we'll shoot to kill!"
"Now what do we do?! That's the army!" Nagata says desperately.
"Have you forgotten? That's what I'm here for!" Kallen assures him that they will be fine as this is the reason why she is here. She moves towards the back of the truck, Marik notice that she looks familiar.
"Can you enter the subway via the Azabu root?" said Kallen removing her disguise.
"Kallen! Let's use it here! Why not?" Nagata suggests.
"Because that would mean a blood bath!" Kallen says reminding him.
"You're right." Nagata agrees.
'I've seen her before.' Marik thought. 'She looks familiar.'
"Marik, come on! Where are you? We've gotta get to school!" said Rivalz as push his motorcycle
"I wonder where is he right now." said Max
"Hopefully Marik will be alright" said Eliot
(Highway)
"Target is moving from the settlement toward the ghetto."
"Copy that! Corner 'em!"
"Roger!"
As the back of the truck door opens up a Slash Harken shoots out and destroys one of the police helicopters.
"A Slash Harken?! A Knightmare!"
Marik see that and realize how much danger he is in.
"Crap! These guys are real terrorists!" Marik said looking worried. "As if things weren't already bad enough!"
Kallen uses a Glasgow to facilitate their escape, to which Marik realize that they are terrorists and that he is trapped with them in the truck.
"You fellas know full well what this badass mother can do!" Kallen is able to destroy most of the VTOLs by using her Slash Harken. However, Jeremiah appears in his Sutherland and easily outmatches Kallen and her Glasgow. "The rest of you, back off. I'll take this guy. I can only assume you dug that obsolete relic out of some scrap heap. An over-the-hill Glasgow is no match for a Sutherland! Not to mention a filthy Eleven who spurns the compassion of our glorious Emperor!" Jeremiah gloated.
Nagata tells Kallen for them to split up as they both can not be killed. "Kallen, we should both split up! Both of us can't risk being killed! Run for it!"
Villetta appears and injures Nagata. "Simpleminded Eleven," Villetta said while smirking.
"No way?! It's stuck...!" Kallen ejects her Glasgow's arm in order to escape from Jeremiah.
"Secondhand junk! I will admit! I really like your spirit. However...!" said Jeremiah.
"No cell phone reception. We're out of range. Judging from the darkness and road surface, we must be driving along the old subway lines. They're heading for an exit somewhere in the ghetto. Getting out would be dangerous. Still... Okay, I've got it. I'm not big on the military but I'll take their protection. If I give them a terrorist communicator... Oh, wait. I forgot..." Marik says trying to think of a plan.
"No I shouldn't start overthinking things. Right now I should first wait for the truck to stop moving, then we'll think of where we go from there." Marik said.
Meanwhile, Rivalz and Max is seen pushing their bike down the road. "Some friends... Leaving us behind like that!" Rivalz says angrily.
"No kidding, Hey, Eliot help out" said Max
"I wonder Marik is alright" thought Eliot
(Outside the Area 11 Government Bureau)
Meanwhile, Lloyd Asplund, Theodore Boyle, Bruno Watson, Cecile Croomy and Mariel Labie are seen with Bartley.
"Ah-ha!" Lloyd leans in close looking at Bartley's face.
"What are you doing?!" Bartley asked confused.
"Looking at a man who blundered... Am I right?" Lloyd casually replies.
"Why, you...!" Bartley says looking angry.
"Just take easy Bartley there no need to make a fuss." said Theodore
"You really screwed this one up. Terrorists came along and stole whatever it was that you and Prince Clovis were secretly working on. Retrieving it is simple, but you want to sweep up all of their compatriots in addition. Let the terrorists go and you can find their hideout, too. Congratulations! Your reasoning was spot on!" Lloyd says turning around to look at Cecile.
"It was nothing. I just thought it was strange..." Cecile says sounding nervous.
"Okay, that's enough. What is it the SCD wants out of this?" Bartley asked irritated.
"I'm merely saying that I'd like to assist with the cleanup!" said Lloyd
"To assist?" Bartley questioned.
"Correct. Because it's data I want." Lloyd said.
"Ah allow me explain the engineer division of SCD had recently develop a new advance weapon a 7th Generation Knightmare Frame"
"A 7th generation Knightmare Frame?!" said Bartley
"Allow me to explain 6 years ago when Britannia launch a invasion on Japan that is now known as Area 11 allowing the Britannian Military to easily dominate Japan during the invasion with them surrendering as a result." said Theodore "Recently various knightmare frame developer are beginning to developing 7th Generation Knightmare Frame that would completely surpass past frame in term performance."
"Whatever it is that was stolen if you accept our offer we can retrieved what was stolen by the terrorist using the new weapon that was develop SCD." said Theodore
"Well, It nothing that we can't handle" said Bartley "But we'll think about it."
"Excuse me, but what in the world have they just stolen, anyway?" Cecile questioned
"It must sound important." said Bruno
"Chemical weapons. In other words... Poison gas." Bartley answered.
"Poison gas?" asked Bruno
"Poison gas, Huh." thought Lelouch looking at the group talking
"They developing poison gas, that something any terrorist group would tried to steel" said Adrian
"It seem the situation has escalated quite a bit." said Eugene
"Seem like I should take action in order to stop the terrorist from causing more harm." thought Lelouch
"I going head to Shinjuku Ghetto where poison gas is" said Lelouch "So uncle Ivan I be back soon."
"Hey Lelouch wait a moment" said Ivan as Lelouch then leave for the Shinjuku Ghetto
(Shinjuku Ghetto)
Honorary Britannians are sent to retrieve it.
"The terrorists are hiding in the subway system. Your mission is to locate the weapon that they've stolen. Investigate the old subway system that runs through the Eleven residential districts in the Shinjuku Ghetto. Report at the moment you spot them. Recovery of the target will be handled by us, the Royal Guard. You people bear the honorary title of Britannians now, but you were born Elevens! Therefore the stench of these monkeys oughta be a familiar one! If you want to earn the right to carry arms, then show some results! This is your opportunity to show your loyalty to Britannia!" ordered. Royal Guard Captain.
"Yes, my lord!" The Honorary Britannian Army all say as one.