Turn 1:
Requiem Reversal
October 19th, 2028 A.T.B
New Britannian Empire
Capital City, Pendragon
Empress Nunnally vi Britannia I, ruler of the reformed Britannian Empire sat in her wheelchair high atop the balcony of her home in the newly rebuilt city of Pendragon. Following the assassination of Emperor Lelouch vi Britannia, new leadership was quickly selected. Under Nunnally's leadership, Pendragon was quickly rebuilt and life began thriving once again. An uneasy peace was established between Britannia and any previously independent nation wishing to leave the Empire. Naturally, the country known as Japan was the first to declare independence from Britannia.
Nunnally of course, felt that none other than the Black Knights deserved to be recognized. Not only as a political group but as the official armed forces of Japan. And in return, Kaname Ohgi was named Prime Minister of Japan. The nation slowly stabilizing and becoming a figure head for the United Federation of Nations. While it is true that Zero was the original figure head, Oghi was a proven leader and deserved the position.
Nunnally sighed as she turned the wheelchair around and positioned it behind the large wooden desk near the window. Reaching forward gently she lifted one of the three picture frames on the desk. Appearing in the frame was a photo of Lelouch, in deep thought during one of his classes.
She smiled running a hand over the photo, "Lelouch, if only you can see the world now. Your dream has come true." She said with longing over the lost brother she loved so dearly. She replaced the frame on the desk and picked up the second of the three.
Appearing in the photo was Nunnally, dressed in white carrying a bouquet. She smiled as she looked at the man standing next to her, wearing a formal uniform befitting a Knight of the Round, Suzaku Kurugi. In the years following the reformation of Japan, both as Zero and Suzaku, the two gradually filled the gap in their hearts at the loss of Lelouch. At first Suzaku was as much of an older brother as Lelouch, but Nunnally couldn't fill the void completely. And Suzaku had taken notice and such his feelings towards Nunnally changed.
He found himself more than her protector and on the fifth anniversary of Lelouch's death, Suzaku formally proposed to Nunnally. Shockingly Nunnally initially turned him down. Explaining that while she understood his intentions, Suzaku could never become her husband, so long as he continued to don the mask of Zero.
Heartbroken, Suzaku returned to Japan to assist in the rebuilding. But when a faction still loyal to the old Empire kidnapped Nunnally from her home and laid siege to Pendragon, Suzaku under the mask of Zero returned to Pendragon, with the Black Knights rallied behind him. Zero and the Black Knights attacked and secured Pendragon in a matter of hours with the support of Prince Schneizel and the Royal Britannian Guard. It was only then that Nunnally truly realized how much she needed Suzaku in her life and immediately agreed to marry him.
Nunnally returned the frame and looked at the final photo, sighing happily at the image. Wrapped in bright blue cloth a baby laid sleeping next to the also sleeping form of Suzaku. She placed the image down and moved her wheelchair around the desk and to the small crib peacefully placed in the corner of the office room. She placed her hand on the wooden gate of the crib and gently opened it. Her gaze immediately captivated by the peaceful look on the babies face.
Reaching forward she gently lifted the sleeping form of her son and gently held him in her arms. The boy squirmed only a few times as he attempted to get comfortable once again in his mothers arms and sighed rather loudly and drifted back to sleep once again. Nunnally couldn't help but giggle in happiness as she moved from the crib to the large doors from the Office. "Let's go visit your father."
Keying a control on the wheelchair, the large doors opened. The royal palace was one to be admired. Adorned with a multitude of colors and designs from all over the world. To say the palace was unique was an understatement. However, the irony is that much of the design was modeled with both Japanese and Roman characteristics. However, it was not the overall design that caught Nunnally's attention each time. It was in fact the ceiling was adorned with flags of all nations encircling a chandelier made from Crystal Sakuradite.
The two guards standing outside the doors quickly snapped to attention and rendered a salute. "Your Highness!"
Nunnally replied with a nod and began to move her wheelchair to the ramps leading to the lower level. The guards quickly following behind her as escort.
"Where is Suzaku?" She asked of them as the wheelchair adjusted it's position to remain level whilst going down the ramps. While the ramps were originally not part of the design, Llyod Asplund designed her chair and the ramps to operate together, keeping her level whilst descending such a steep angle.
"I believe his Highness is currently assisting Lady Cecile and Lord Asplund." One guard replied as the wheelchair reached the bottom of the stairs.
Nunnally sighed softly, "Lord Asplund still just loves to use him as a guinea pig. And Suzaku just lets him. It's quite funny don't you agree?"
"While it is true his Highness is of Royal status, he does still put the aspirations of others before himself." The guard replied as he opened a door in front of her. "One could say that in fact his Highness is actually quite chivalrous."
Nunnally giggled, "That's Suzaku alright!"
United States of Japan
Prime Ministers Estate, Tokyo Settlement
Oghi sighed as he rubbed the bridge of his nose. The headache he wished to avoid had found him anyway as once again, his long time comrade, Shinichiro Tamaki began to run his mouth once again. Whether it was some flamboyant retelling of the rise of the Black Knights to political issues, Tamaki had one quality without fail. He simply wouldn't shut up.
Peering from behind his hand Tamaki had his hands raised high above his head as he shouted. "Come on! You know we can't just get rid of 'em!"
Kallen Kozuki shared Ohgi's sentiment of annoyance as she repeated herself, "It's not like it was ten years ago. We don't need Seventh or even Eighth Generation Knightmares. The people on Okinawa and Australia need those units now. Not only for defense but several models need to be redesigned for construction and other such utility work. Our new Yuki no Kishi Knightmares are more than enough to handle defense of Japan."
Tamaki wouldn't relent however, "But those Gurrens and Sutherlands were the symbol of the Black Knights. Giving them away would be an insult those that died to free Japan from Britannia!"
"While I cannot deny their sentimental value, we're not simply disposing them." Kallen shot back, "People need those Knightmare's, not for war but for peace. I don't see how you can be so stubborn."
"Enough!" Oghi shouted finally, his annoyance reaching it's peak. "Tamaki, the decision has been made, the Sutherland's will be sent to Okinawa and the Gurren's will be sent to Australia. Obviously with the exception of the Gurren Mark II and our personal Sutherland's used in the war. They will remain as they are, in the History of Japan Museum, where they belong."
Tamaki opened his mouth to argue when Kaname Villeta simply smacked the back of his head, causing him to recoil forward. "That's enough out of you Tamaki."
"Why you-"
"I said enough! If you have nothing to add Tamaki, sit down and shut up." Oghi sternly added before Tamaki had a chance to react fully to the slap. Which Ohgi couldn't help but let a small smirk form on his face when it happened. His wife wasn't exactly known for her patience.
Tamaki glanced around the table, finally realizing that every face was covered in annoyance rather than sympathy. He groaned and collapsed down into his chair. Folding his arms firmly across his chest and looking rather cross in the process.
Oghi sighed with relief before continuing, "Now if there isn't anything further, I believe we can-"
Kallen quickly cut him off, "Excuse me, might I add something?"
"Go ahead."
Kallen looked about the table, "While it's no secret we don't have the highest opinion of the Britannian's, Empress Nunnally has extended an invitation to the Black Knights to attend a ceremony in honor of the new Princes birth. She contacted me earlier this week and I wanted to remind everyone about it."
Ohgi smiled softly, "Britannian or not Empress Nunnally has certainly done right by the Japanese people and I would be honored to attend."
Tamaki simply responded with an annoyed grunt. It was no secret that he still hated Britannia despite it's now friendly position in regards to nations. Even going so far to actually voice the idea of openly going to war and completely destroying the New Britannian Empire.
Viletta smiled, "While I do love living here, I wouldn't mind visiting home once again. It's been so long after all..."
Oghi stood with a nod, "Then it's decided. Kallen, inform Empress Nunnally that we will be attending the celebration and will arrive in two days time."
Kallen nodded, "She'll be pleased to hear that. I'll let her know right away."
New Britannian Empire
Capital City, Pendragon
Research Division Section
"It's good to go! Let 'er rip!"
The air exploded with a barrage of bullets from various caliber sizes. Lloyd Asplund, cheered wildly as his newest invention activated on contact. Similar to the Radiant Wave Surger, a single pane of near transparent energy stopped or deflected the rounds impacting it. The yellow energy crackled with each impact and Lloyd couldn't be happier.
His joy however began to go flat as the shield blinked several times, allowing several rounds to penetrate before completely disappearing. His expression matched his happiness as he simply waved a hand and the guns ceased firing. He put his hands in his pockets and slowly walked over to the device that was generating the field. Leaning forward for a moment or two giving it a one eyed stare.
Suzaku and Cecile couldn't help but laugh as Lloyd suddenly went mad. Lifting the machine off of the pedestal and shaking it around. "I don't understand it! It was working perfectly! It shouldn't be failing! WHY!?"
Suzaku's laugh turned into a mischievous grin as he pointed. "Um, Lloyd?"
Lloyd froze as he blinked and looked at where Suzaku was pointing. Trailing the device was a long cord. The cord reached well behind the safety screen Cecile and Suzaku stood. Where a shorted out power plug sat smoking, ejected several feet from the Sakduradite generator.
"We did tell you that the energy output was going to short the connection..." Cecile offered sympathetically as she stepped out from behind the safety glass. Suzaku moved to the opposite end of the room to inspect the test weaponry. Noting that several of the test weapons hadn't actually fired at all. He began to hum quietly to himself as he got to work adjusting the test mechanism.
Lloyd looked completely deflated as he walked over to the cord and simply kicked it to the side. "Useless. Unless we can figure out how to make the new Wave Surger system run as efficiently on less power, we'll never make our deadline for the new Lancelot reveal."
Suzaku was about to reply when the door to the lab opened and Nunnally wheeled inside. Lloyd and Cecile straightened immediately and bowed. Calling out in unison, "Your Highness."
"Hello Cecile, Lloyd how are you both?" Nunnally replied as she adjusted her hold on the sleeping babe in her arms.
"Quite frustrated if you-ack!" Lloyd began as he suddenly felt a sharp jab from Cecile into his side.
"Despite a few setbacks, we're still confident the Lancelot project will meet its deadline. How are you today your Highness?" Cecile interjected on Lloyd's behalf, who simply stood there looking like a petulant child who just had his favorite toy taken away.
Nunnally couldn't help but smile widely, "We're doing just fine Lady Cecile, thank you."
Cecile smiled as she watched the young prince squirm in Nunnally's arms. "If it is not too much to ask your Highness, may I hold him?" Nunnally looked down and quickly gave her son a kiss on the forehead before nodding to Cecile. Who in turn knelt down and gently took the young lord into her arms.
Cecile simply glowed as she gently rocked him in her arms. "I take it you're going to announce his name at the Gala?"
"That's right!" Nunnally replied cheerfully, "While it's true we've changed our ways in regards to other people, some traditions are still the same. The Naming Gala is one of the oldest traditions we still have."
Suzaku approached Nunnally from behind and added warmly, "And besides, there's nothing wrong with tradition as long as it allows everyone to be happy. We've even extended an invitation to the Black Knights and several other ruling groups."
Lloyd suddenly looked skeptical as he pushed his glasses onto the upper part of his nose, "Are you sure that's wise your Majesty? After all the Black Knights WERE a military group on the destruction of Britannia. Having them in the same room as those they wanted to destroy could be potentially...explosive."
"Someone needs to step forward and show the world, 'We've forgiven you but not forgotten.' And inviting the Black Knights seemed to be the best way to do that." Suzaku said with a firm nod. Remembering fully that other than Nunnally, only Ohgi and Prince Schneizel knew that he was Zero. So thus it only made sense to him to invite those who willingly follow him in times of crisis.
Lloyd began to speak before suddenly the sound of gunfire could be heard outside the lab. Suzaku quickly looked over his shoulder, "Gunfire? Who's shooting?" Before anyone had a chance to react, Suzaku ran out of the lab and towards the gunfire. He arrived in the main hall and quickly pushed open the large doors to the inner courtyard. The sight before him was that of an action movie.
A single black car hurtled down the street and the Royal Guard were firing on it. The street in question was that of the inner concourse, which required special permission to even enter if you weren't part of the Nobility or Royal Guard. However, the car didn't stop and instead smashed its way through the gate to the inner courtyard. Suzaku dove to the side as the car came to a sudden stop having crashed head long into the staircase he previously stood.
Suzaku pushed off his feet and quickly made his way to the driver door. Pulling his sidearm from it's holster he pried the door open. The sight meeting him made his hand drop and his eyes go wide with shock.
"It can't be...how..."
"Hello Suzaku, it's been quite a long time." Replied the girl with long green hair sitting before him. "We need to talk." However, it was not the immortal witch that had him so stunned. But the thin figure with black hair and purple eyes sitting next to her. His gaze stoic and unwavering as he slowly turned to face his once friend and enemy.
"Lelouch..."