Sanguin Tears

A/N: This is my second story, so please any advise would be helpful. Also I made up a few Knightmare frames (i.e: Helios and Fortis), they are listed in the Extras section, I also will be adding character bios for characters that are not from Code Geass or any anime. So please don't be confused. Also if this story is related to anything on this site please let me know.

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Sanguin Tears

Chapter Four: Awakening

Tokyo Settlement, 2000hrs

Several hours into the assault on the Tokyo Settlement had passed by, Euphemia's troops have successfully breached Clovis' main defenses. Prior to the plan a platoon of TACK (Tactical Assault and Close Kill squads) were to secure an area. The group landed in the vicinity of the government bureau, they had already secured the western wing of the bureau. All that was left to clear out any resistance and check for Intel in the eastern wing. Dashing between pillars a TACK squad approached the research section of the eastern wing. The group halted as their leader pulled out a scope of some kind. Replacing the scope back on his side he directed orders to his soldiers pointing at the mini-strategic map. There was a loud explosion and the TACK squad reverted their attention from the screen and cocked their rifles. Looking from the column a group of Armored Personal Carriers along with some armored tanks moving forward. He ordered his engineer to arm a Surface to Surface Missile..

"Carl, arm that missile! Aim it at the lead tank!" he shouted. "Everyone else get into position, Linda I want you in the tower!"

Immediately coming to life they rushed to their positions. The TACK leader was proud to be in command of such a well organized squad. Once Carl was in position he aimed the weapon at the vehicle, hitting the lead tank, the infantry began wondering where the shot had been fired from.

Zooming in from the tower Linda was pleased, she saw the infantry taking flanking positions. She couldn't allow that, "Sgt. Jenson, I'm taking them out!" she shouted in her COMM link.

At that instant Linda opened fire and took out two soldiers with a single shot; their bodies fell to the ground headless. Jenson, Charles, and Nemo opened fire and forced the enemy into favorable positions in which Linda could get a clear shot. Five more headless men collapsed to the ground. The skirmish was in favor of the TACK squad, until their position was attacked by a massive green beam. Jenson zoomed in to see a pair of juggernauts like units. These muscular behemoths were a result of some genetic manipulation. Jenson and his two squad mates fired at the creatures but the weapons bounced off their thick armored-like skin.

Jenson opened his COMM link, "Linda can you get a shot?" he asked.

He heard a quick response, "Negative Sarge, these columns are blocking my line of fire," she replied, "Try to get them into the open. I can take a clear shot there,"

From what Jenson could understand these creatures based their attack on movement, he got a brilliant idea. "Charles, Nemo, stay here and don't move, I'll take care of those bastards," he commanded.

At that instant he busted forward in an attempt to attract the juggernauts' attention. It worked those overly grown behemoths ran towards Jenson out of the tree line and right into an open area. Jenson stopped behind a pillar to rest and he opened his COMM again.

"Linda? Do you have a clear shot?" he asked exhausted.

He heard Linda, "Yeah Sarge I got two Juggernauts in my scopes. I'm gonna take them out," she replied.

At that instant two loud shots were heard and the beasts fell to the ground. Jenson opened his COMM.

"Great shot, Linda!" he said happily.

Linda shouted to her sergeant. "Thanks, Sarge," she replied. "Let's check out the research center."

G1 Mobile Base…

It was dawn by now and the battle to overthrow Clovis was still in effect. Nearly twenty thousand soldiers stood between Euphemia's forces and the Bureau. Clovis not only had his army, but the support of the people. Various riots around the city caused the Euphemia's soldiers to spread their lines too thin making it much easier to overwhelm them. The commanders looked at the three dimensional map in the middle of the room watching their forces fall back. Commander Jones stood up from his seat.

"Damn it, why were we swayed by a foolish pacifist princess!" he said as his fist smacked onto the map. "We need to reorganize the troops!"

The rest of the command staff took a look at the map and began to notice that a majority of their Knightmare's not upgraded to the Fortis, were dropping like flies. Another officer approached the board and activated the COMMs.

"Attention, all units that are not participating in the assault of the Bureau are to retreat to the G1 Mobile Base." the officer announced on a private COMMs.

The command staff knew what lay within the Bureau's walls, if Euphemia were to find it, they'd all be executed. Their job was to make sure Euphemia made it to the building and died to the defenses outlining its interior. The command staff took a look around the room.

"Once our troops get back here relay an order to Prince Clovis asking him where he wants our troops to link up? Commander Jones stated taking a seat into his chair.

An officer stood up to say his part, "Commander no disrespect, although we agreed to follow Euphemia under Clovis' orders, the troops strongly believe her statement," he said causing the murmur in the room. "We need to find out a way to convince the troops that Euphemia lied."

Commander Jones folded his hands. "We already have something prepared, the 12th Engineer Company, ceases to exist." he said looking at the expressions of his officers. "We took the liberty of altering the video and making it seem like Euphemia murdered them, for not carrying out their orders, once the men get a look at this proof we'll have no question in their loyalty,"

The rest of them seemed to be in agreement with Commander Jones. Once the soldiers returned to base, they carried out their plan. Just as Jones predicted the false video was a success. He now had the support of nearly three-fourths of her army, in response to the video's respect he ordered that the video be transmitted to all forces.

Near the Government Bureau…

The 32nd Knightmare Battalion assigned to escort Euphemia to the Bureau, who were now cut off from her majesty. It was then that the video feed entered their screens, the commander of the group looked at the video without a change in expression. He looked at the other units behind them. A single COMMs channel opened up and revealed a young pilot.

"Colonel Mad should we fall back to the G1?" the pilot asked. "Clearly Princess Euphemia has overstepped her bounds as well,"

Remaining silent, the Colonel looked at the young pilot. "Geo, take a close look at the video," he said as the young pilot reverted to the video feed. "There are clearly a ton of edited scenes in the video."

The battalion of 300 Knightmares were confused with the data. Another youthful spirit entered the channel. Although the person seemed young he was rather twitchy.

"Colonel, may I make a suggestion?" he asked?

"Speak Sgt. Twitch," the colonel said.

"Well colonel we can all tell this video is BS so how about we just start killing every enemy we see," he said, priming the control.

Another pilot entered the channel, he seemed to energetic. "Colonel, I agree with Twitch, even I can tell this is BS," the soldier laughed. "But seriously colonel I'd like to see if any of these rookies can even come close to my kill record."

"Gawain, not even the colonel can match your kill record!" Twitch laughed, "You just want to get out there and add to your score huh?"

The lead Fortis Knightmare looked ahead and picked up a reading. "Ease up boys we have an estimated thousand knightmares headed this way!" Colonel Mad stated before starting up his Knightmare. "Alright me, lets show them what us numbers can do!"

In a rapid response the 32nd Knightmare Battalion charged towards the enemy incoming Knightmares.

Government Bureau…

Euphy and her entourage had successfully reached the government bureau. As they approached the entrance a massive reading ignited the group into a defensive formation. A burst of red energy struck their position. Looking up the three of them a distinctive red Knightmare, with a silver arm.

"Suzaku, it has been awhile." the pilot said, as another burst of energy exited the silver arm. "So how have you been?"

Suzaku moved the Helios into an offensive stance. "Kallen what are you doing here?" he responded dodging another stream of energy. "Why did Lelouch send you?"

Kallen laughed as she looked at the five knightmares below her. "Well Suzaku if you must know, we were ordered to retrieve you," she sighed as her knightmare picked up a lock. "Cynthia we already ended this fight, in Shinjuku why must you persist? Do you really think you can stand up to me?"

Cynthia along with Glacia and Jaania rolled in front of the Helios. "Suzaku, Euphemia leave this matter to us, both of you should head into the bureau." she said while clicking on several switches on the machine.

She watched as the two machines entered the bureau, there was a sigh of relief until translucent beams began to rain down from the heavens. Taking a defensive formation the three knightmares made a phalanx. Combining the shield enabled the three shield to withstand the attack. Lowering their guard, the Gurren took aim once again with it's silver claw, in response the three pilots armed the MVS Shot Lances and rose their shields. Cynthia knew that this was one of the pilots to avoid if on the battlefield. She was ranked 3rd in the Brotherhood, her skill surpassed those of the Knights of the Round. This was going to be a very interesting battle.

Inside the Government Bureau…

Jenson watched as a set of twenty armored containers all marked Property of Britannia, on the side they held the imperial crest. As him and his squad approached a container the earth shook violently, once it ceased Jenson looked at what had popped out of the container. He found what seemed to be a young lady in a white straight jacket. Reaching for the woman an explosion caught his attention.

"Linda what was that?" he asked her through his COMM. "I need to know."

Shortly after the question he could tell that enemy reinforcements had arrived and were retaking sections of the building. Another voice entered Jenson's channel.

"Jenson get your squad back into the Western Wing. Princess Euphemia is already in the building, her escort will protect her." the voice on the channel assured him. "Hurry we can't hold them back for long."

Shortly after regrouping with his squad they all started moving towards the western wing.

Western Wing, about an hour later…

The assault had begun. Hundreds of rebel soldiers mounted their positions and began to move forward. Their tanks and other armored vehicles assisted in the movements of troops towards enemy line.

Jenson jumped off the tank and ordered his squad into the nearest barricade. Looking up, he spotted his target, took aim and jammed the trigger. The bullets pierced through the rebel soldier's heart, at the same time it shredded his body to pieces. Jenson spotted four mutated humanoids and pulled out his laser designator, but before he could get a lock, a missile came out of nowhere and detonated.

Once the smoke cleared, the humanoids body parts lay spread out on the ground, looking to his left he noticed Linda with a missile pod, one of the tubes was open and smoke was rising out of it. Dropping the weapon, she picked up her rifle and fired a series of short controlled burst which struck several incoming solders. Jenson watched in excitement as the rebel soldier had been overtaken in no less than an hour. The members of the TACK stood up cheering while the rebels began falling back into allied territory. Guns raised in the air as they shouted in victory.

Back in the Eastern Wing…

Upon reaching the desolate area, all there was left was a bloody hallway. As they continued to walk forward something kept prodding at Suzaku's instincts. Feeling a strange vibe he pulled Euphemia out of the way. Safely on the ground he heard a loud thud, taking a look at the wall. A large dagger lay embedded in the concrete wall, Suzaku readied himself for another strike. Euphy scanned the room and saw something strange - a swift moving red dot.

"Suzaku over there!" she shouted ducking as he threw off his own weapons at the figure.

The blade struck its target but didn't kill it, Suzaku's eyes lay open and shocked. A woman with short blue hair and a beautiful body held his dagger in her hand.

"Suzaku, it has been awhile since we last met face to face?" she said throwing his weapon back to him. She noticed the blood running down from her arm. "I see you haven't lost your touch."

While moving forward he lead Euphy behind him, he didn't see Cecile disappear and the red dot once again move around. Euphy watched in horror as an outline of a slash appeared, the moments later a splatter of blood appeared. She watched in horror as Suzaku's calm face, showed subtle pain.

Pushing her away he shut the door behind her and smashed the controls. The sound of continuous pounding of the door, brought tears to Suzaku's eyes. He knew that this was the best decision. Turning slowly Suzaku watched as his wound began to recover at an inhuman rate. He knew that Cecile wasn't over with her assault, this would be a harsh battle. She once again disappeared only leaving a glowing red dot, Suzaku dodged the attack then quickly struck back. The sparks from their blades emitted throughout the room. The two of them backed off, Suzaku had never fought her before, he was nervous. Cecile was an opponent that could easily kill him, yet she was holding back. Her ability allowed her to move beyond superhuman speeds, and strike with deadly precision, made her one of the tops assassins in the world. Drawing his blade again Suzaku lunged forward, it made contact with Cecile's weapon, causing her to smile.

"Very good Suzaku, you're able to predict my moves," she said as her eye once again glowed. "But your geass is inferior to mine."

As she disappeared again Suzaku predicted her movement and struck where he saw the red eye. A spark dazzled as his blade struck the floor, his guess was wrong, quickly turning, her blade was already at his neck. Just as the weapon was going to penetrate his throat Cecile seemed distracted by something or someone. She stayed her blade and backed up.

"Perhaps another time, Suzaku, Lelouch has use of you," she said before pushing him back and disappearing in the darkness of the building.

Recovering from the blow Suzaku got up and quickly ran towards the door. Trying to reopen it. The door was sealed shut, for now Euphemia would be on her own. While Suzaku looked at the schematics of the building a radio transmission caught his attention. It was from the TACK squads, they seemed to be pinned downed around the hanger area. Taking one last look at the door Suzaku, rushed towards the scene of the emergency.

Eastern Wing…

Pounding on the bulkhead door Euphemia kneeled to the ground. Tears filled her eyes as her heart was stricken with an agonizing pain. An unknown feeling stabbed at her heart, it was an unbearable and sorrowful and depressing and hopeless feeling. Closing her eyes tightly the beads of water trickled down her face, her cries of agony prevented her from hearing the approaching footsteps. As she cried she noticed a vague warm feeling on her shoulder, turning she noticed a woman. Her long blonde hair swayed back and forth as a gentle smile was placed on her face.

"It's good to see you again Euphy," the woman said in a great words. "You seem down are you alright?"

Euphemia looked at the woman, never in her life had she seen this woman. "Who are you?" she asked.

The woman looked vaguely shocked at Euphemia's response. "Don't you remember me?" she asked with a confused face.

Euphemia couldn't recall meeting this woman every before. "No, I've never seen you or even met you," she said noticing the woman's smile disappear. "But maybe you have me mistaken for another Euphy,"

The woman shook her head again and looked at the princess. "You don't remember what happened ten years ago?" the woman said as she looked at Euphy's confused face. "I don't see how you'd forget? We made a contract together."

Euphemia sat there confused, the same thoughts ran through her head. "What contract? I've never signed anything when I was eight," pondered her thoughts before she spoke. "What contract, who are you, how did we meet?"

The woman's mouth was left wide open. "My name is Marie E. Kaiser, I'm one of your old friends." she watched as Euphy continued to shift through her memories. "Our contract is a sacred bond, I granted you an extraordinary power, while you must fulfill my greatest wish."

Marie looked as Euphemia still looked confused. "We met ten years ago at the Kururugi household," Marie noticed Euphemia's drastic change in facial expression. "You were there with your family on one of your father negotiations."

There were no memories of the Kururugi household in her childhood. The more answers the woman gave her the more complex the situation began. The deep thoughts distracted her from hearing the approaching footsteps and ultimately that loud ear-piercing sound. Suddenly a shocking and deafening and tormenting pain filled her as she fell to the ground. Placing her hand at the source of torment a warm fluid met her hand, with what strength she had lifted her weary hand to see is stained, crimson red.

A source of laughter echoed through the darkness as another figure appeared, the weapon in their hands still smoking fresh - it was Clovis. "Euphemia, you were a fool to come and face me," he smirked raising his rifle aiming at her head. "Once I'm finished with my sister, I want to make a contract with you Marie."

Another shot boomed as it struck Euphemia, within the few moments of life she had left memories flashed before her eyes, memories she herself could not remember before. The warmth of her body began to fade away. Forcing herself to stay awake proved futile, total darkness overcame her. There was a voice in her head that appeared to her in the vast darkness.

"Do you wish to die? Do you not want to see him again?" it asked, "If not let me assume control,"

With no other option Euphemia allowed the voice it's wish. The deal was complete. She felt a sudden burst of energy then lost all consciousness.

Clovis smirked as he began to approach Marie. "I've waited, four years trying to awaken you," his face firm and frightful. "Now grant me the power I wish, or I'll kill you,"

Marie sighed as she stood up. "I can't grant you that power, besides you're not worth it,"

Clovis' face lit up like a firecracker. "How dare you insult me! Why am I not worthy of such power?" he shouted while grabbing a hold of Marie.

Clovis felt a sharp jab into his rib and lost his grip on the girl. Looking up a distinct robotic figure stood before him. "Who the hell are you?" he asked as the robot turned to him. "What do you plan to do?"

The machine simply began to scan the room and noticed another figure moving. Clovis began to notice the movement as well, before he could identify it, he was dead. The robot looked at the figure arming itself for an attack, Marie halted the robot's protective attitude.

"Cecile why did you save me?" she asked looked at the assassin walk out of the shadows.

She took a close look at Euphemia's lifeless body and approached it. "Stupid fool!" she said kicking the body further into the darkness, instantly Cecile noticed Marie's reaction. "What makes her so special Marie, she's nothing more than a doll, an obstacle,"

Marie looked furious. "Cecile you know better than to do that! She not a mere doll to me!" her voice piercing Cecile's ears. "AAD-47 prep for combat, kill her and retrieve Euphemia's body."

The robot seemed to take notice to the command. "Advanced Assassin Droid - 47 complying with order," the machine whirled to life as it began to attack Cecile.

Hanger area…

Arriving at the hellish scene Suzaku noticed that the TACK squads were vastly outnumbered. Suzaku took notice of the discarded sub-machine gun near a dead soldier. From there Suzaku started his decent towards the surrounded TACK squads opening fire on the incoming enemies. Each of his shot were accurate, deadly, and conservative; by the time he reached the blockade he had only used up one magazine. A soldier took a close look at Suzaku and he looked back at him.

"What's your name soldier?" he asked loading the magazine into the weapon.

The soldier looked at Suzaku. "I'm Sergeant Jenson of TACK squad # four, it's good to see you sir," the soldier said firing another bursts of bullets at the enemy. "When are the reinforcements coming?"

Suzaku sighed. "I am the reinforcements," his voice loud and calm. "Now watch, and see how it's really done."

Dashing through the blockade Suzaku started opening fire killing soldier after soldiers without any difficulty. Suzaku started a slight slide towards a large container that provided the necessary cover. He looked at the TACK squads and waved them over to him.

"Hey Sergeant Jenson, get your squad out here we need to increase our lines!" Suzaku shouted. "Hurry I'll cover you,"

Jenson signaled his troops and they complied, Suzaku watched as the squad made its way to his position without much difficulty. They slowly began to push back the enemies advance, Suzaku grinned at the same time begun to worry. "Euphemia… please be safe," Suzaku began thinking to himself.

Back at the eastern wing…

Although it had been no more than 20 minutes Cecile was dangerously tired, the AAD was a more capable fighter than she was. The droid launched another lighting quick strike, Cecile barely dodged the attack.

"So this is the power of Rune technology!" she cursed to herself. "Marie, why are you helping Euphemia I thought your goal was to prevent V's revival!"

The droid struck again. "Mistress Marie does not need to comply to your request - meat bag!" the droid stated as one of its blade struck Cecile's side.

Coughing out blood she looked at the extent of the damage, it was clear that the blade had sliced through several of her ribs and barely missed her internal organs. This was a losing battle, anymore time spent would be a waste of time, reaching into her pocket she pulled out what seemed to be a smoke bomb.

"Until next time, Marie." she said before the smoke concealed her. "You won't get away next time."

AAD-47 was readying to purse Cecile but he was stopped by its master. "AAD-47 give me the status report on Euphemia."

The droid quickly retrieved the body from the position it was kicked to by Cecile. The machine did a quick system's check of the body. "All Vital signs are normal, status on Geass development 95% complete." the droid said emotionlessly. "Transfer complete,"

Marie started walking towards the direction of the Hanger. "AAD-47 let's go, I suppose they are in need of help," she said calmly looking at the sleeping Euphemia.

The droid simply nodded at it's master's request and began walking towards it's target. Marie signed as she looked at Clovis' decapitated body. "Lord E isn't going to be happy about this." the thought processed through her mind.

Back in the Hanger Area…

The sound of gunfire echoed throughout the small area, the horrible stench of gunpowder, sweat and coagulating blood assisted in the mayhem. There was no way that the TACK squads would be able to hold out this long, against the enemy forces for this long. Suzaku watched as the squads one by one were overrun; all that remained was the single Squad 4. Jenson watched as the small group struggled to hold the barely standing barricade they were hiding behind. Heavy machine gun fire from the bunkers rained down on them, he needed to remove those guns.

"Linda can you get a clear shot of those guns!" he shouted over the roar of gunfire.

The young female sniper turned to her sergeant. "No Sarge, their suppressive fire won't give me a chance to even lock on." she replied reloading her weapon. "Sarge we're running out of ammunition."

Jenson took a look around at his squad, he took quick notice that they roughly one magazine left for each of them. This would be their last stand - a hopeless and futile resistance. Suzaku was separated from the squad fending for himself near the entrance of the waves of enemies. A rumbling noise shocked Suzaku for what he had seen next, a whole column of Knightmares and armored vehicles. There was not much that ground infantry could against the armored convoy, all their anti-vehicles weapons were exhausted. Staring at the ceiling Suzaku thought of Euphemia. "I'm sorry Euphy… You'll have to do this on your own now." he thought as a group of Knightmares surrounded him.

Their weapons locked an loaded Suzaku watched as he could hear the barrels warming up preparing to pierce through him. His eye began glowing a bright red and a massive pain overcame his eye. "My geass? What is going on!"

The sound of an explosion caught Suzaku's attention but the pain only gave him a brief moment to notice what had happened. At first Suzaku thought it was Euphy, yet the hair style and clothing was different. This mystery woman wore an suit of pure silver armor, her pink hair slightly shorter than Euphemia's, in her hand lay a gigantic claymore and attached to her back was a pair of angelic wings.

In response to the new threat the enemy Knightmares opened fire at the new target, but the woman simply responded by holding out her hand. The shells struck the target with no effect, the pilots were shocked. It seems that she had emitted some sort of barrier, they continued to fire yet she easily blocked their attacks. Their guns now empty they started the reloading process, Suzaku's eye still burning he forced to see what was happening. He could hear the woman chanting something as the Knightmares were reloading.

"Harken the angel's summon, the true path shall guide you, accept heaven's embrace!" the chanting went before it stopped briefly as she rose the claymore. "Maleficent Destruction!"

Lunging the sword forward released a bright light that engulfed the whole hanger area, at this moment Suzaku could hear the screams of so many soldiers. Their screams of pain and suffering entered his head, he felt as if he was going insane. As the light dissipated the voices and the pain in Suzaku's eye disappeared. The only objects left standing in the whole hanger area were the TACK squad, him and that woman.

Suzaku stood up and noticed that the woman was close to him, her eyes glared at his.

"I've completed the task that woman asked of me," she said staring at Suzaku, reaching out to him.

Suzaku heard more footsteps quickly armed his rifle aimed at the entrance. Out of the gapping opening a was blonde hair woman, he noticed what she was carrying. He was relieved to see that Euphemia had made it safely. Reaching the princess he noticed that she was extremely wounded. The woman quickly ran past Suzaku to the TACK medic.

Suzaku stood there frozen, he had failed to protect the her, he cursed to himself. Tears flowed from his eyes, he stood still until an awkward sensation came upon his lips. Opening his eyes he noticed the armored woman had kissed him. He forced her away and as soon as he did thoughts and what seemed to be memories flooded his conscious. Once it was over he noticed that the armored woman had disappeared. Before Suzaku could do anything thing else he received a call from Cynthia.

Outside the Government Bureau…

Kallen was a tougher opponent than expected, she had blocked every synchronized hit that the trio could pull off. Cynthia stared at her instrument panel and her energy filler was running dangerously low, things were not going well for the twins. Jaania had lost her knightmare's left arm and SHOT LANCER.; Glacia had lost both of her arms and the only weapon she had left was her SLASH HARKENs. Cynthia being a skilled pilot, only had minor damage to her unit, but was low on power. All three machine beaten and battered looked at Kallen's knightmare, it was virtually untouched.

"It seems Hummel industries best pilots can't match up to the brotherhood," Kallen said through the COMM link. "You should all just quit, Euphemia is already dead,"

All three of the pilots heard the news in anger opened up another synchronized assault. Kallen laughed as her Gurren simply evaded the attack, she fired her radiant wave surger once again and it struck Glacia's knightmare. Within moments her knightmare began to bubble up, in a panic she activated the eject seat.

"Glacia!" Jaania shouted as she charged her Knightmare at Kallen.

Kallen dodged the attack and grasped hold of Jaania's Knightmare. Jaania struggled at the controls of her knightmare, trying to move it.

"Goodbye, fool!" Kallen said as she pressed the button to activate her radiant wave surger.

Jaania quickly ejected her pilot seat as her Knightmare exploded into a blazing ball of fire. Cynthia tried to attack Kallen from behind but her Knightmare's power ran out. She smashed her fist on the control panel as it powered down. She watched as Kallen approached her knightmare the grimacing sliver claw primed at her.

"This is good bye Fallen Knight," Kallen said jamming the button.

Cynthia quickly reached for the ejection switch yet she hesitated. "No… I have to die here… for his sake," the thought lingered throughout her mind as she watched the sliver slowly moving toward her glowing bright red. "Goodbye - Mark,"

Cynthia closed her eyes for a moment as the claw gripped the head of her knightmare. As the luminous red glow began to engulf her knightmare Cynthia could hear Mark's pleas; she turned off her COMM link and a cold chill went down her spine.

"What a fool!" a voice entered her head and began to confuse her. "Do you really think your death will bring him peace!"

Cynthia opened her eyes looking for the origin of the voice, everything was - it was as if time had stopped.

"Why won't you let me die! I don't love him!" she shouted, tears flowing out her eyes gazing at the frozen waves of radiant energy. "He'll be better off without me,"

The voice scuffed in disagreement. "Your inferior knowledge of your own heart is what separates you from me! You say things that come from your mind not heart," a calm tone pierced through her mind, and shook her thought. "You and I have very similar feelings but different views, I shall give you more time till you begin to realize your true feelings,"

Just as the voice ended time resumed and the radiant energy blistered through her machine, she knew it was too late. Until the Gurren's arm mysteriously exploded releasing Cynthia from it's grasp.

Surprised by the sudden attack Kallen steered her knightmare towards the source of the attack - her heart stopped. An armored maiden in pure silver armor stood on a nearby wrecked building.

"Mistress Vega, why do you side with the enemy!" Kallen shouted through her speakers, the armored maiden only replied by lifting up her claymore. "I see that is your decision, even if you are a Valkyrie you won't be able to defeat me!"

Kallen jammed the controls to accelerate her Gurren, unfortunately the Valkyrie had already moved. A loud noise erupted from the center panel "DANGER Energy Filler ruptured, initiating emergency protocols." At that moment Kallen's cockpit block shot out of the Gurren and towards the sky, seconds later the Gurren erupted in a blazing flame. Exiting her nearly destroyed Knightmare Cynthia ran towards the Valkyrie that stood staring at the blazing Gurren.

Turning the Valkyrie smiled at Cynthia. "I allowed you more time to organize your thoughts," she said looking at the confused woman. "Sorry I forgot to introduce myself I'm Vega A. Kaiser, I overheard your thoughts when you were about to die."

Before Cynthia could approach the woman, both Jaania and Glacia stopped her. "Cynthia what were you thinking!" they both said hugging her.

Cynthia finally struggled free, yet Vega was no longer there; another familiar hand joined into the group hug - it was Mark. Her husband squeezed her tightly and she began to notice the tears forming at the edge of his eyes.

"Why did you do that Cynthia! Why?" he forced out through the sobs. "I don't know what I would've done."

Cynthia reached out to comfort him at the same time she felt a very warm feeling inside her as well.

Three months after the re-capture of the Tokyo Settlement…

With the success of Euphemia's attack on the Tokyo Settlement, she became the Viceroy of Area 11. With her new power she removed all the boundaries that separated and distinguished Brittannian from Japanese. Although a majority of the Brittannian populace returned to the homeland, the remaining Brittannians were able to put aside disputes and peacefully live with the Japanese. Shockingly though due to this Area 11 has had the highest deportments of tributes to the homeland, thanks to the joint efforts of both Brittannian and Japanese citizens.

Euphemia, Suzaku, Cynthia, Mark and Euphemia's command staff sat in their chairs staring at the two women in armor and the robot. In the confusion of reorganization, reconstruction and building of the cities, they had over looked the mysterious appearance of these three figures. Everyone wanted answers to who they were and what they were doing here.

Euphemia folded her hands and looked at Marie. "So who exactly are you and where are you from?" she asked.

Marie stepped forwards and took a deep breath in. "I am Marie E. Kaiser, the woman next to me is Vega A. Kaiser, and the droid is my personal bodyguard, we are Valkyrie," she noticed that the crowd seemed to be unsatisfied with her answer. "I'm sorry that is all I am permitted to tell you, under Arch-Knight S.S,"

The questioning was going no where, Cynthia skimmed through the paperwork and noticed an interesting statement, she stood up and faced the droid.

"AAD it is said you are programmed to answer any and all questions?" she asked looking at the emotionless machine.

"Mistress Marie, do I have permission to kill all of them?" the droid asked popping out a series of blades, then put them away noticing his master's reaction. "I am programmed to answer any questions from a Valkyrie."

Cynthia sat down frustrated with the upsetting news, Euphemia turned towards the robot. "AAD, Marie told my that I was saved by you, is that correct?" the young princess asked.

The machine suddenly bleeped into a straighten position. "Yes Mistress Euphemia, if I had not synched your Geass you wouldn't have made a full recovery." it said staring at the princess.

Another officer intervened. "I thought you only answered questions from Valkyrie!" he shouted from his seat only to notice a dagger embedded in his armrest a split second later. "Princess Euphemia is not a Valkyrie!"

"You are not authorized to interrogate me, meat bag!" the machine said as it retracted the blade before returning to Euphemia. "The Geass synchronization was not 100% unfortunately, it stopped at 95% so you still have some of the power of Mistress Vega, thus you are categorized as a Valkyrie."

Vega stood there quietly wondering what part of her had not returned, she didn't care. "AAD why did the synchronization stop?" she asked looking at the droid.

"Mistress Vega, I am unable to analyze why the process stopped but it seems your body had rejected the last 5%." it repeated returning to it's neutral position.

Another officer stood up and directed his attention to Marie. "Excuse me ma'am what is this geass AAD keeps mentioning?" he asked looking at her. "None of us here understand what you are even talking about."

Taking a looking at the confused faces Marie spoke. "I guess it's alright to tell you about geass," she said talking notice of the groups relief. "Geass is the divine power granted to us by our Arch-Knights, there are five codes each one represented by the five letters in Geass,"

The groups still seemed a bit confused, so Marie continued. "Our geass grants each of us with a specific power, and the gift of immortality,"

There was still a lot of confusion in the room, Euphemia sighed as she looked around the room to notice that this negotiation was going nowhere and it was a waste of time. "Alright everyone, it seems time will bring up answers," she said giving the okay signal for them to all leave. "Marie, Vega and AAD you're welcome to stay as long as you want."

The three of them nodded as they walked out the door, AAD looked back noticing something strange. "What is it AAD?" Marie whispered.

The droid took one last look at Euphemia. "Mistress you should keep a close eye on that one," AAD replied returning it's face forward.

Marie stopped and let AAD and Vega slip by to take one last look at Euphemia. The only two people remaining in the room were Euphemia and Suzaku. As she looked at the two her heart trembled with fear. "Why am I trembling?" she thought to herself gazing at the two of them one last time before catching up with her group.

Suzaku looked at Euphemia, it was a miracle that she had survived the procedure. She started to blush thinking of why he was staring at her.

Three Months ago…

The blinking light above the operating room glowed a bright red, engraved into the sign was "Operating", it suddenly dimmed out and a group of doctors walked out. They all turned to each other. Suzaku patiently waiting for the report on Euphemia, he fiddled with his fingers, trying to figure out why he was so worried. He had overheard one of the doctors say that she would not make it to the Bureau. In the back of his head Suzaku tried to deny it, he tried to fight the fact that she was going to die, this feeling seemed to confuse him. The doctors approached him and led him into the room. As he entered there was a chill creeping up his spine. He gazed upon the woman who had been fatally wounded, the doctors walked out and Suzaku took the seat next to Euphemia.

She turned toward him, her eyes dropping as if they were heavy. He could barely hear her speak in her now soften tone. She stared deep into his eyes tears slowly fell slowly down her face. Euphemia looked at Suzaku, her skin growing ever more pale. "Suzaku… did we take down my brother?" asked Euphemia barely able to speak. "Is everyone alright?"

Suzaku looked at her in amazement; she had not remembered what had happened. "Euphy? What happened?" Suzaku asked with sorrow.

She stared back at him, and forcefully laughed. "Why?" she replied, a sudden red glow entered into her eyes, "Why are you asking," at that moment she had been overcame with pain, the glow in her eyes grew brighter.

The heart monitor raced up and down at such a fast pace that it surprised Suzaku. He looked back at her and she stared at him. "No… Why?… How?…. ?" she blurred out, slowly the light faded away and she returned to normal.

Suzaku looked at her a unbearable pain building in his eyes. "What are you talking about?" he asked, trying to hold back his tears.

She closed her eyes for a moment and tears dripped out. "Why did my brother do that?" she said, looking at Suzaku, "He was so nice,"

Her hand rose from under the sheets and wobbled towards Suzaku, and touched his gentle face. Her hand felt cold, she was dying, but Suzaku still tried to deny it. He took her cold pale hand and held it close to his warm face - there wasn't much time left.

She smiled at him. "Suzaku I want you… to help make Area 11," she hesitated for a moment. "No… I want you to help… Japan… become a peaceful place."

Suzaku grasped her hand and held onto it tightly, his eyes glowing a bright red. "No Euphy! Don't go," he shouted to try and keep her alive.

Suzaku's heart pounded loudly with life, he was unable to explain why his body reacted like this.

She looked back at him closing her eyes, the heart monitor blinking on and off signaling that her heart would stop functioning. She held onto Suzaku's hand more tightly then ever and with the last of her strength spoke to him. "Suzaku… I… am glad to have-," she mumbled with the last of her breath.

The heart monitor stopped bleeping, and released a high pitched noise, Suzaku then could no longer deny her death. Her felt the grip in his hand fade away and the hand slipping from his fingers. Tears flowed from his face like a river, he screamed trying to wake her up.

Shutting his eyes tight he looked at her now motionless corpse. At that moment he finally understood he had feelings for her. In that moment of realization the tears poured down none stop.

While Suzaku wept by her body, another figure was in the room with them. Vega stood there staring at Euphemia's corpse. "How pathetic," she said looking at Suzaku wail. "I guess it can't be helped,"

Raising her hands an omniscient blue glow engulfed Euphemia. "Humans, they are a pathetic, worthless race," she said noticing Euphemia opening her eyes, she took one last look at them before disappearing. "Altair… why did you want to save them?"

In Suzaku's shocked state Euphemia moved her hand to his face. "Suzaku, are you alright," she said her voice raspy. "How can I keep my promise to always smile if, you're upset?"

Taking notice Suzaku quickly diverted his attention to where it originated from; to his surprise he saw Euphy laying there smiling at him. He grasped her hand and cried in a loud voice, it was a glorious moment.

Present Day, Pendragon, Emperor's throne room…

Emperor Charles zi Britannia sat upon his throne, his fist curled up near his cheek taking a bored stance. He had received word that a representative from the Centrain Nation was going to arrive any minute. Under normal circumstances he would've rejected any representatives, yet he knew rejecting a meeting with the Centrain Nation put his own empire in great peril.

No one has ever seen the Centrain Homeland, but their technology and military might easily ranked them far above the Brittannian Empire. Charles has already seen what happens to Nations that refuse to cooperate - complete annihilation - the Scandinavian Government attacked a group of Centrain Cruisers, within an hour their nation ceased to exist.

Charles continued to ponder his thoughts, when his throne room doors were thrown wide open, accompanied by the two royal guards bodies guarding it. Standing up Charles saw an inglorious figure - clad black armor with no visible skin, a massive Claymore place on its shoulder, and the only light that escaped it was the ominous red glow from the helmet.

"Charles," it called out to the Emperor, "I've come to collect the favor you own me,"

The Emperor stepped up from his throne, "Was that really necessary?" he asked looking at the motionless corpses near the door.

The figure kicked the body, "They refused entry, so I did what Centrain law dictated - I slaughtered them," it said as Charles noticed the blood dripping off the Claymore. "Now Charles let us discuss what you own me,"

The clad armored figure walked towards Charles, "What do you want, Lord S.S?"

He asked, "I'll give you whatever you want?"

Lord S.S stopped for a moment. "I want Japan!" he shouted clearly, as the red glow from his helmet grew brighter.

To be continued…

Sorry for the massively late update, the chapter's been finished just hadn't had the time to post it. If you're wondering about Clovis' officers you'll find out soon, well I hope you enjoyed the chapter.

Extras:

Character Bios: (Not all characters will have their bios full, some will be updated as the story progresses)

Marie E. Kaiser: A woman apparently in her late 20's whom seems to share a past with Suzaku and Euphemia. Not much is known about her aside the fact she is Valkyria, and she has technology years ahead of man.

Vega A. Kaiser: In theory this Valkyria lay dormant in Euphemia until awakened by Marie. She bares a strange likeliness to Euphemia herself. She is skilled in combat and possesses technology superior to modern day man. She demonstrated her skill by eliminating the Rebel forces in the Government Bureau and the destruction of the Gurren. Same as Marie not much is known about her.