"Hi" human speech
( Hi) human thinking
"z-z-z" static on the radio transmission's
( System is active) Epyon's system
"/ Kill those who have come to kill me/" human using the Zero system.
( -Ms Leo-) points of interest
(- New England-) different location or scene breaks
Chapter 10. Fall in Saitama part one.
( -The northern American continent- city of pendragon capital of the Holy Britannian Empire.-)
The gathering for the funeral of Prince Clovis had brought together almost every individual with nobility or a high ranking official in the military within the Holy Britannian Empire. One such individual was the 2nd Prince of Britannian the highly respected Prime Minster of Britannia and also one of the many heirs in line for the throne Prince Schneizel el Britannia. Although it was known the 2nd prince was tactical genius and was well loved across the empire there were many rumors that stated that the Emperor did not favor his second son. It was mainly because the Emperor used different methods in handling the empires affairs or in Schneizel point of view overlooked certain problems and seemed to brush them off to one of his subordinates to take care of it. Schneizel was convinced his father seemed to either overlook or not care about much of the Empire's dealings unless he himself had a personal interest. Even the death of Clovis was not an exception to this and even when the Emperor gave his speech to sooth the masses it had proved Schneizel's point.
That despite losing a child to the actions of a terrorist the Emperor would continue to lead the Empire in his image. However Schneizel wanted to put those thoughts aside and try comfort his siblings that had manage to turn up. He saw his older brother first Prince Odysseus talking with their sister first Princess Guinevere Su Britannia while he himself along with his subordinate and personal assistant Earl Kanon Maldin were with the mother of the deceased Gabrielle la Britannia one of the imperial consorts to the emperor Charles zi Britannia. Thou the woman kept a calm demeanor about herself Schneizel had noticed a growing sadness in the woman eye's and he did his best to keep her spirits up. Schneizel couldn't help but compare how he felt about this loss to how he felt when Empress Marianne vi Britannia was taken from the imperial family and not long after that her two children to be lost during the empire's invasion of Japan leading it to the founding of Area 11.
Schneizel had just finished comforting Gabrielle when he felt Kanon tug on his sleeve to get his attention. Turning his head towards Kanon leaned closer and soon started whispering something towards the prince.
" My lord, a representative of Admiral Morgan's is requesting a word. He said to meet him in the second room away from the crowd. Should I confirm a acknowledgment on your behalf your Highness?"
" Yes go ahead Kanon. Thou do note that the meeting we had originally agreed upon was not till the end of the week."
" I already did your highness but he said something has come up that he thought was needed to be brought to your attention."
" Alright I see what his representative has to show me." Schneizel leaned away from Kanon and turned his attention back to Gabrielle. " My dear I do hate to leave you unattended but I'm afraid something has come to my attention. I bid thee a farewell." Schneizel lifted up Gabrielle's hand and kissed the back of it as before letting go her speak.
" Schneizel thou you are not my son you are still family and I knew Clovis always looked up to you when the two of you were growing up. You don't know how it pleases me that you came to visit him during this dreadful time. So please be careful Schneizel and farewell." Gabrielle spoke as Schneizel nodded before he let her hand go and then preceded to walk through the crowds followed by Kanon.
Schneizel had finally reached the second room away from those attending the funeral and found the so called representative. The man wore the standard military uniform and from what Schneizel could notice he was rather nervous. No doubt meeting the prime minster and 2nd prince of empire was having a toll on the young man's mind. When Schneizel made it into the room Kanon shut the door behind them both, the noise made the representative look in their direction. Schneizel smiled in his own amusement when the young soldier saluted him only for the prince to casually put him at ease.
" You must be here on behalf of admiral Morgan I presume."
" Yes sir. I come on his behalf to inform you of a new project. He insisted you should be brought aboard."
" I'm well aware of this project but I am a very busy man. Your admiral knows the date we had appointed for our meeting so I fail to see why he needed to strike this up now."
" I understand sir but Admiral Morgan wanted to bring this to your attention. Here sir." The soldier lifted up a yellow folder he possessed up for both the prince and the assistant to see.
Schneizel gripped folder that was presented to him and quickly scanned the content's. After a few moments of reading the folder Schneizel narrowed his eyes in suspicion. He took his eyes off the folder for a brief moment to give the representative a questioning look.
" What exactly am I looking at here?"
" Like the files reads there have being several incidents where several of our forces were engaged and destroyed by unknown hostile's sir."
" An increase of actions against our forces is noteworthy but that's not what I'm asking. This report states that the attacks were committed by a new Knightframe of some kind."
Schneizel flipped a page to look at a picture of some kind of disassembled machine but the design was unfamiliar to him. From what he could gather from the detail of both the machine and the people that seemed to be working on it the machine was much larger than of any regular knightmare used by the Britannian military.
" Yes. We have gathered several reports from Area 11, Europe, and most recently the new founded Area 18. If you turn to page four sir it list's the number of attacks we were able to confirm being committed by the machines of unknown origin. The attacks were sudden and they have left very few survivors."
Schneizel turned to the page mentioned and looked through the reports himself. He couldn't help himself as he noticed the mentions of monstrous machines with glowing green eyes turning the tide suddenly against the imperial forces. He noticed a few pictures of the suspects in question and was disappointed their were so few with actual solid imaging to them, the rest were distorted or showed nothing but a shadow. Reading on he noticed the reports coming from the middle east were committed to something the locals were calling The Ghazi. For the ones in Area 11 were attributed to another one that was being called The Red Devil, and by looking at the two Schneizel could note their was some similarity between the two but they were also vastly different.
" You said Europe was being affected by one of these machines as well?"
" Yes but its not just our forces being affected. From what we gathered the E.U's forces have been engaged as well. Thou the attacks were quieter and against small groups compared to whats being happening on our turf sir."
( This is rather worthy of being brought up but what is Morgan doing with this information? Unless...) Schneizel couldn't help but be skeptical because with inform on a potential threat like this needed to be brought to light in his opinion. "So tell me, why has Morgan brought this up to me rather then Emperor directly?"
" Right I'll get to the point. You see Admiral Morgan has acquired some data relating to these knightmare's or Mobile suits from what we gathered. He was hoping you would be able to assist in the project he commissioned to help counter act them. Morgan has stated you would be able to get the project on its feet."
It was known that Schneizel had invested much in the development of technological for Britannia's future which also led him to sponsor the Camelot advanced weapons research and development which was now making use of the most brilliant minds across the Empire and even some outside one's as well. Along side that were several companies involved in the development and disruption of weapon manufacturing, advanced robotics, software engineering, and even medical science and have decided to put their assets into the Camelot division making it well equipped and very well funded. Schneizel knew Morgan would need considerable backing to get something started and if the Admiral was needing the vast resources of Schneizel than it must be of great importance.
" I'm honored the Admiral has come to me for assistance and I admit looking through these reports has sparked my interest. Tell me what project has the Admiral proposed to counter act these new machines?"
" From what I have understand sir the Admiral has named the project after the data being used to develop our first prototype. The Paladin project sir."
Schneizel turned to the page that was making mention of the supposed project and couldn't help but admire the blue print that was being shown. Thou if he had Loyd here with him he would be able to understand it a little better. From what he could gather the new machine Morgan was wanting to build was greater in size that what was usually standard and the schematics for the weapons were very advanced. However despite this Schneizel couldn't help but admire the way the new knightmare looked or rather the Mobile Suit has the file kept calling it.
" Alright have your Admiral know I will support his project but I want Camelot to help work on this. If what this file says is true were going to need these weapons as soon as possible."
(-Area 11- Scrapyard Safe house-)
The transfer of the Ashford's old knightmare related equipment had gone off without a hitch during the live broadcast of Prince Clovis's funeral in the Brittannian homeland. When he was finally able to leave the campus grounds Lelouch followed by C.C made their way to the safe house. Shortly after arriving Lelouch set out to un-box and check out his newly acquired inventory. For living wise Leloouch counted two spring bottom single beds that had to be assembled, a weapons storage locker that only house a couple of pistols Lelouch had gotten previously, a a couple of large table's with a few folding chairs to go with it. The last thing that Lelouch had manage to get was a mini fridge and a microwave which surprised C.C enough to look inside of both of them.
Lelouch moved on to what he had acquired from the Ashford's old knightmare frame maintenance. Starting with the a lift crane that equipped with a metal slab and some chains no doubt used to lift a certain part of a disassembled knightmare part, like a leg or arm piece. He had no idea how it would help with a Gundam since from the data and personal experience that it out weighed it's smaller counterparts. The second was large computer system along with a few connection cables which were used to write programs and inspect a knightmare's software system if plugged in. Third was a work bench complete with a vice and a vast amount of tools both powered and regular, Lelouch made a note to go through them later. Third on the list was a communication console that could be used to not only scan for frequencies but could also contact anything set to receive it's transmission by radio or visual communication.
Another object he got form the Ashford's was the mobile latter used by both pilots and engineers to reach the level a knightmare's head would be to check the various sensor's and visual camera's for maintenance thou this will be difficult since the latter barley reached Gundam Epyon's knee but it would prove useful none the less.
The last thing Lelouch accounted for was the large energy filler station used by the Ashfords to recharge their energy fillers which in turn were inserted into knightmares to prolong their running time during a operation. Since the Gundam didn't run on any sakuradite form of energy rather it ran off a ultra-compact fusion reactor, this was piece of equipment Lelouch had no use for at the moment but there is no doubt that it has a high value. Provided he found himself acquiring sakuradite sometime in the near future.
For the time being Lelouch was now studying one of the few knightmare maintenance manuals and was comparing the process to how it would work on the Gundam. Noticing that tuning the actuators and servos were almost identical Lelouch decided to attempt a tune up, with a little help form the Epyon's system of course. While Lelouch was looking for the tools best suited for the job C.C had walked away form the appliances and was now working on the assembling the beds. With a microwave pizza she had prepared for herself to snack on the aroma that soon filled the air was kinda of pleasant to Lelouch. Finally locating the tools in the manual Lelouch took the mobile latter towards the Gundam.
Lelouch was rather grateful that Epyon was still in its kneeling position thus allowing him to access the cockpit. Checking for a way to hook up his laptop and when he finally found one he started with his attempt, when the connection cord was finally inserted he began typing.
The eyes glowed a bright green simultaneously as the monitors of the cockpit came on. ( System online. Commencing basic system diagnostic. Sensors operational, mobility is capable, outer-hull integrity is now 92 %, flight/thruster system operational. Power supply: ultra-compact fusion reactor operational. Detecting minor damage to outer senors, no damage to visual sensors. Commencing zero system computer/ pilot diagnostic. No neural up-link to pilot present... Weapons diagnostic: Beam sword operational, secondary power generator operational, heat rod whip operational, shield intact.. OZ- 13 Mobile Suit Gundam Epyon online. Detecting connection to alternate deceive. Synchronizing. Syn complete.)
" Epyon I'm bringing up some data on what I learned from all knightmare related maintenance. I need to know if this will be able to help keep you up to speed." Lelouch began typing on the laptop and waited as the system started it's task.
( Affirmative pilot. Accessing data. Comparing data with known methods of maintenance for Mobile suits. Comparison complete only 40% of date is reliant. Visual and outer senors can be adjusted and repaired. All actuators related to standard movement can be relined,lubricated, and calibrated. Booster systems cannot be operated on with equipment at this time. Weapons can be calibrated, however weapons cannot be replaced if damage is beyond repair. Outer hull and interior structure cannot be replaced if damaged, Lack of Gundaminum alloy and components from knightframe design cannot be compatible with Mobile suit design.)
" 40%... it's not what I wanted to hear but it's better than nothing. What should we do to get started?"
(Affirmative. Use this tool to adjust the movement servo's on the left arm. They are operating less than efficient compatibility.)
Lelouch looked at his laptop screen to see a picture of the tool Epyon wanted him to use. When he got the image of what the tool looked like Lelouch climbed down from Epyon's cockpit and walked over to where he had set out the tools. Finally finding one that matched the details he started making his way back however he noticed C.C had somehow managed to get the bed's together. Overlooking the amazing feat he decided to chalk it up to one of her rare moments and went back to the task at hand. Climbing back up the cockpit Lelouch used the controls to move the left arm to where he could set the ladder on it to start the work.
( Opening outer armor on left arm. Please stand by.)
A loud click sounded out and the Gundaminum armor on the arm began to open up allowing Lelouch to see what was allowing the arm, hand and even the fingers to move. He couldn't help but admire how this machine worked and when he got close enough he see the gunmetal gray parts that made up the interior design for Epyon. However the realization of him attempting to repair this massive hardware of death for the first time quickly replaced his awe. Never the less Lelouch knew he need to learn to keep his new weapon in prime condition and decided for himself that he need to learn sooner rather than later.
" Alright. Wish me luck."
( Luck: success or failure brought by chance rather than one's own actions. You will not need it sense you preforming basic repair action's.)
" Not the point Epyon."
( Error. Failed to register action.)
" Don't worry about it big guy. Lelouch is just nervous that he might manage to break you." C.C voiced out Lelouch's worries which wasn't helping him as he tried to start his attempt.
( Plot if you have concerns about causing permit damage then you may cease your current action. The repair's that are able to be preformed with the equipment at hand are not necessary at this time.)
" -sigh- I know but I decided I need to be able to fix you now rather than later. If can't because I haven't taken the time to get familiar with how it's done than it'll be a hindrance in the future. So might as well get some of the basic stuff out of the way right." Lelouch stated just as he located the servo's that needed tuning. Following after wards was the loud sound of a high power tool echoing throughout the warehouse.
( Error. Pilot has loosen the servo's. Please switch the direction of the tool and reattempt.)
" Damn!"
C.C sat on one of the bed she had assembled to see if the frame would hold together and was satisfied when it held up her weight. Getting up she moved to one of the boxes Lelouch had brought and dug around a bit until she found four pillows and bed sheets for both beds. She made her way back to the beds and started fixing them all the while growing quite annoyed with the sounds of Lelouch using the tool. She sort of found it a little humorous at the machine correcting Lelouch every time he made a mistake, it was reminding her of a game of operation. C.C thought it could be something out of a movie if he manage to learn how to fix a machine by being taught by a machine.
( Servo's have improved in functionality. The next step is to calibrate the reaction time of the cylinders involved in hand and arm movement. This well be important in both arms when in combat.)
" How do I go about that doing that?"
( The mobile device that is synchronized to this unit will be able to assist you. System will be able to perform the test when setup is confirmed.)
As Lelouch grabbed his laptop he brought up some of the maintenance manual data to see about setting up a movement test's C.C was now finishing putting their new beds together. However she did noticed a slight creaking noise when weight was added on or if the person moved to fast in certain direction. Other than that she felt the bed was rather comfy and she would have no trouble getting to sleep. With the last of the furniture and appliances setup for her and Lelouch to live on C.C was now staring at Lelouch as he worked on the Gundam. She was impressed when the Mobile Suit lifted up its arm a little while also moving it's hand and flexing it's fingers letting both her and Lelouch see the how fluidly it operated.
( Test on left arm completed closing external armor. Stand by) As the machine said this the armor closed back up until a clanking noise followed by a hiss confirmed of it locked in place. Lelouch grabbed his stuff as Epyon lowered it left arm only to rise the right arm with the heat rod whip attached. ( proceed to the right arm. Do not be concerned with repairing the heat rod whip. This weapon's condition is still functional.)
C.C watched him repeat the same process a bit longer until a sudden thought she had made her curious. She was patient however and waited till Lelouch stopped to take a break form his work. When Lelouch stepped back to swipe the sweat off of his forehead she decided to ask her question.
" So you still thinking about the Emperor during your brother's funeral? You seemed a bit intense after it was over or is it the fact that you were the one to murder Clovis and you didn't even mourn him?" C.C finally spoke after a few minutes of watching Lelouch work.
"Huh?"Her sudden question had quickly confused Lelouch making him look at her. He ran the question in his mind and paused from his work as his mind tried to quickly come up with an answer.
( Now that she brought it up I guess I haven't thought much about Clovis much after Shinjuku or why he was covering everything up. Although now...) Lelouch glanced over at C.C as was still looking up at him waiting for his responds. ( She's right thou after the service I haven't gotten that man's face out of my mind... I can't forgive what his done.)
" Your enemy is the Holy empire of Britannian so you should hate it's current Monarch but you hate him on a much personal level don't you?" C.C spoke up again making Lelouch shocked about how accurate she was with her choice of words.
( How did she?)
" Its the way your eyes look after you got back from attending the Emperors speech. Unlike the usual cold and leveled act you put up this was hateful and almost murderous look in your eye. So is there a particular reason why you let the mere site of the Emperor set you off?"
Lelouch lowered his head letting his bangs cover his eyes letting C.C know she was right about something. He clenched his fist and growled in frustration when the said Emperor's face appeared in his mind. The thought of those cold hearted eyes looking down on him brought forth a feeling he had kept buried deep until recently.
" I hate him!"
" Hmmm?" C.C tiled her head as she barley heard him.
" I have a reason. I hate him because that man is the very symbol of what this world has come to. He only care's about the strong and because of him and the corrupt people that run his nation they cause the suffering of those under their boot heals. Clovis was the same when he tried to wipe out every person living in Shinjuku Ghetto. Those people are not needed in my opinion." Lelouch glared down at C.C as he gave her an answer.
" So because of that you struck down Clovis but what of Cornelia? She's another one of your siblings if I'm not mistaken. Do you think she deserves to die because of the Emperor she serves?"
" I haven't decided on her fate but I don't want to kill her. Not until she tells me the truth. I want to know why? Why my happiness was taken, what justified my mothers murder?"
(- Hours later- Late evening)
As Lelouch was still sitting in the cockpit only this time he was now checking the controls and their various functions being played out on the small monitor centered on the control panel. With each button or switch he used it would show the function on the monitor in some form of test mode. Over time he grew curious as to why C.C was now quit all of the sudden. He glanced out of the open hatch for a brief second to see C.C now asleep on one of the beds and he sighed to himself over how easy it was for her. She had dropped their conversation after his outburst of emotion when she noticed it was bothering him or whatever her reason she had for stopping it was. He still couldn't understand how she acted the way she did but if she proved useful then he would put up with her antics.
A sudden heaviness began to set in as his eyes started to close when he tried to return to his task. He tired to keep himself focused but a sudden yawn stopped his typing for a few brief seconds but he rubbed his eyes and resumed. This did not go unnoticed however..
( Pilot. Your functionality with the test sequence has dropped. Please cease current action and engage in recuperating your bodily functions before continuing.)
Lelouch growled at the Epyon's voicing of him getting tired and shook his head. " I'm fine I can keep going just.. ' yawn ' just a little bit longer."
( Negative. Pilot performance may be hindered if your fatigue is still a problem.)
Lelouch however only heard a the last few words as he finally let the darkness set in. The last words he managed to voice were " Just shut up..."
(- Dream begins-)
Lelouch suddenly found himself walking down a long and quiet hallway making his feet echo with every step he took. He locked his eyes on a pair of doors colored gold with a man in uniform standing in front to guard it. When Lelouch stopped and looked up at the man he couldn't help but notice how he could barely reach the man's waist. Showing that Lelouch was still only a child despite how he viewed himself.
The man snapped to attention as he addressed the young child in front of him" I'm sorry my prince but your father is very busy at the"
" I demand that you let me in and address my father. There are things I need to discuss with him." Lelouch said with his child like voice cutting the man off.
" I must insist on the matter. The Emperor is still attending to matters that require his up most attention."
" Just address my title and stand aside!" Lelouch commanded harshly as he pushed past the man and forced the golden doors open.
Lelouch stopped and looked over the massive hall and couldn't help but notice the eglantine decor, form the red velvet to diamond en crested gold chandeliers, to stain curtains. The entire palace was coated in a layer of decadence as the many imperial subjects gathered before the throne that sat the Emperor. He looked to his left to see the guard move beside him and clanked his feet against the floor the noise silencing the many murmurs that emitted for the crowed.
" Announcing Lelouch Vi Britannia. seventieth heir to the imperial throne." The Guard voice brought all eyes before the small prince.
Lelouch presided to make his way to towards the Emperor as the crowd parted and bowed their heads. Though he could no longer see their eyes upon him, he could still hear them whisper among themselves in various tones. but didn't let it affect him as he kept his eyes locked with the Emperor's own.
" I heard the Empress Lady Marianne was killed inside the Imperial palace."
" There no way terrorist's could of gotten in there."
" Then the real assassin must have been.."
" Shush! Don't let anyone hear that kind of talk around the palace."
" The boy remains even thou his mother is dead.
" And the Ashford family that stood behind them is finished as well."
" What of the his sister the princess?"
" I understand she was shoot in the legs and apparently paralyzed."
" I hear the trauma of seeing her mother gun down has stricken her blind. Now she can't even be married off for political gain."
Lelouch finally reached the Emperor and corrected his posture as the older man's gaze bore down on him. " Hail Your majesty! My mother the empress is dead!." Lelouch finally spoke after a few seconds of silence.
" Old news what of it." The Emperor's deep voice gave the an answer the young boy was not expecting.
" What of it?" Lelouch caught off guard by how fast his father had dismiss the news so quickly. He looked to his fathers eyes in any hope of seeing guanine sadness or even grief. However what he alone found was an old callous indifference looking back at him.
"You sought an audience with the emperor of Britannia simply to inform me of that?! Send the next one in I don't have time for these childish games."
Lelouch rushed towards the throne suddenly to reach the man sitting before him. He was stopped by the to armed guards standing beside the throne as they crossed their halberds in front of the small boy. However the Emperor raised in a dismissive gesture commanding them to stand down. They relinquished their halberd form Lelouch's form and stood back into attention.
" Yes your majesty!" They address their monarch with practiced tones.
" WHY DIDN'T YOU KEEP MOTHER OUT OF HARM'S WAY! YOUR THE GREATEST MAN IN THIS NATION IF NOT THE WORLD, YOU SHOULD OF PROTECTED HER AND NOW YOU DON'T EVEN VISIT NUNALLY!" Lelouch poured his heart out to his father as tears flowed from his eyes.
" I have no use for that weakling."
" That weakling?" Lelouch didn't understand what he just heard
" That is what it means to be royalty." Emperor Charles answered the boys confused question.
" Then I don't want to be your heir, I GIVE UP MY CLAM TO THE THRONE!" Just as Lelouch made his statement a series of gasp's of awe's flooding the palace. No doubt what he said wasn't even considerable to their eyes.
" I'm sick of all the fighting and scheming over who will succeeded you! I'VE HAD ENOUGH" Lelouch continued his rant as he shut his eyes but tears were still pouring out.
"Your dead!" Charles interrupted making Lelouch pause and look at his father horrifically.
"You have always been dead to me. Dead from the moment you were born, who gave you the fine clothes you wear, your comfortable home, and the food you eat and even your very life! All of those I have given to you, in short you are dead to me because you have never existed! YET YOU DARE SPEAK SUCH FOOLISHNESS TO ME!" Charles finally stood up from his throne and moved towards his son. The sudden action had scared Lelouch causing him to scream in fright and fall on to his rear.
Lelouch crawled a few inches away but soon the Emperor was now standing over him. Looking down at him with eyes no longer showing a cold indifference but scorn and disgust at his son groveling at his feet.
" Lelouch! You are dead so you are not entitled to any rights. I am sending you and Nunally to Japan, as prince and princess you will serve well as barraging tools."
(- Dream ends-)
Lelouch woke up with a sudden gasp as he looked around only to find himself still sitting in the cockpit of Epyon. The windows showed the dark sky finally give way to light as the sun was rising letting Lelouch know he had sleep the whole night. He felt a stinging sensation around his eyes and reached to wipe it, when looked at his hand he noticed a few tear stains. Lelouch growled as his state of weakness brought by his so called dream and closed his fist.
"... DAMN IT!" Lelouch struck the side wall of the cock pit not caring when his hand soon started to go numb.
Unknown to Lelouch C.C was awake only to keep her back to him as she listen to his out burst. The look in her eyes soften when she brought the blanket closer to herself.
(- Area 11- Government Defense Bureau.- A.S.E.E.C wing.-)
Trowa was now traveling at high speeds in the Lancelot club through an obstacle course of Lloyd's engineering team's design. A pair of automated turrets sprouted to his right and a red light on their tops showed that they were now active, immediately following this they fired in his direction. Pivoting to the left the Lancelot club avoided the barrage causing the spot it was previously to be splattered in some blue paint material. Following after this a wall suddenly moved into Trowa's path and endangering him with a deadly collusion, however Trowa simply jumped over and simultaneously spun the L club in order to avoid more paint bullets.
( This machine is extremely light and the land spinners upgrade seemed to have improve the movement greatly. However the handling needs a little work and theirs a delay in the response time from the pilot to the machine.) Trowa was taken notes as he pushed the Lancelot through a series of walls on either side making him swivel around their edges just to maintain his speed.
(- Meanwhile-)
Lloyd and a couple of technicians form his team were currently watching Trowa's progress through a large computer that was displaying not only the performance of the Lancelot club but also the vitals of Trowa. At the moment Lloyd was now seeing The L club now pushing past another corner just as turrets opened fire with no shot 's connecting.
" So hows the show going gentlemen?" Lloyd spoke up to break up the silence.
" His currently at speed of 135 and is slowly climbing. No hits on the Club as of yet."
" His vitals show all good, relaxed even. You figure he's done this before."
" He's a strange one I must admit but I can't pass up on the data he's managed to give us." Lloyd said as he smiled at the thought but noticed the doors of the control room opening to show a purple haired woman dress in a military uniform on the other side.
" Your majesty!" both of Lloyd's technicians stood up from their chairs and saluted.
" At ease. Lloyd I need to have a word with you." The viceroy Cornelia stated keeping her eyes on Lloyd.
" Well how can I be of service my lady." Lloyd asked with amusement in his voice as if he already knew what she was going to ask.
" I've of come to inspect the new knightmare's you and my brother have spent so much of the Empires taxes on. But more importantly I need to know if your investigation of this Red Devil have resulted in anything." said Cornelia as she entered the room her knight Guilford following behind her.
Lloyd smiled to himself as he watched his two employees look to themselves at the mention of the Red Devil knowing of the rumor that was slowly spreading. He turned fully in Cornelia's direction and pushed his glasses on his nose.
" Well right now we are in the middle of a test with one of the new knightmare's right now." Lloyd stated as gestured to the monitor.
" I see and who is the pilot you selected?" Cornelia asked as she looked not recognizing the picture.
" That would be the newest addiction to our little test group. A boy by the name of Trowa Barton."
" So the civilian boy whose looking for his family. I remember Euphy telling me about him. I fail to see why you felt it was your decision to put that boy in one of our latest model's." Cornelia said as she narrowed her eyes at Lloyd.
" (giggle) I may of pushed that issue a bit over board but to be honest the boy is exceeding my exceptions. I have his results form his last three exercises he preformed for us so far. Lets just say the results are quite excellent." Lloyd said as grabbed a folder and handed it to the princess.
" We will discuss this later. Now your assessment of Zero if you don't mind please."
" Ah yes I do believe Cecile is finalizing the last of the data now. This way your highness." Lloyd said as he made his way out of the control room but jut as he was out of the door he stopped and turned to the technicians. " You two keep up with Trowa's little run and see if he beats Suzaku's latest record."
(- with Cecile-)
Cecile was finalizing the last bit of information Lloyd had asked her to compile and was now setting up a drawing aboard. As she was reviewing her handy work for anything she may have missed she notice Lloyd walking in her direction. When their eyes met Lloyd smiled and moved aside to gesture to the princess and her knight making Cecile straighten her posture. It was when the Cornelia stood in front of Cecile's drawing aboard was when Lloyd decided to speak.
"As you can see Cecile and I have run through the various bits information pertaining to Zero. So far most of our work is actually just speculating at this current point until we know more. Cecile if your would be so kind." Lloyd said as he nodded his head in his assistance's direction.
" Well for starters I would like to mention the weapons of the Zero's knightmare, if we are even calling it that. From what we were able to gather the machine sports two sets of claws on it's wrist, a protrusion on the left arm which no doubt acts a form of shield with a whip-like device extending from it. I would also like to add that this whip has been reported to reach highly critical levels of heat that has allowed it to cut easily through the armor of a Sutherland. The last thing appears to be a High energy based weapon thou the process on how it has achieved this is still unknown to us and act's much different then the heat- whip weapon." explained Cecile as she was gesturing to various pictures of the Red Devil.
" So this sword is some form of energy weapon? How is it that a terrorist was able to get something that advanced without us or someone else finding out? A weapon that is seemly able to cut through almost anything seems hard to miss in any market." Cornelia said with suspension.
" We have a few possible names of who could of achieve this but so far we have no conformed sources as of yet. We are still looking into it." Lloyd added.
" Hmmm. What of the armor? I've been hearing rumors of this knightmare being indestructible. Care to elaborate" Cornelia moved on to the next topic.
" Yes ma'am. From the video recording's some of knightmare's that have engaged in combat with this enemy have shown it to shrug off virtually every round that has been used against it. Bullets, missiles, knightmare high caliber rounds, and even the heavy ordinance that was used by Jeremiah's forces in their attempt to apprehend Zero have had no seen effect. We also couldn't get any readings from the armor itself so we don't know what it is comprised of or will be able to find it on any radar detection equipment. That part has been the most puzzling for us."
" So what your telling me is that have no idea of what this 'Thing' is made of or even how to detect it. Is that what your telling me?" Cornelia said with a very dangerous tone in her voice that was making Cecile a bit nervous.
" I'm afraid that's not even the best part." Lloyd said as he moved next to Cecile and place a hand on her shoulder to reassure her.
" There's more?"
" Yes it appears that this bad boy has shown the capability of aerial travel. Using a form of propulsion system we are unfamiliar with. So in short this thing's is also air borne." Lloyd said as he looked at the picture of said machine in mid flight.
" So your telling me this thing can also fly!" Cornelia said in disbelieve the minute she heard of flying capability.
( If we don't do something about this soon it will become a real problem.) The Princess was soon lost in her thoughts as she ran through what she was told. There was far to many unknown's for her liking and the added fact of fighting a flying over-sized knightmare did not help her.
" Are you troubled your highness?" Guilford asked in concern at his princess long silence.
" Yes. There are far to many unknowns on the enemy at this time but we can't let Zero go unpunished. He has already bloodied his hands with the blood of my brother and he will answer to me for it." Cornelia said as she made her way out with Guilford following after her.
" So I'll take it you'll be needing the Lancelot unit's prepped and waiting your highness." Lloyd asked causing Cornelia to pause and turn her head to acknowledge him.
" I have yet to decide on that. We can't afford to rely to much and the numbers if we are to set an example. I'll only take my forces and a few from the remaining divisions that have encountered Zero before. Inform Kururugi that he's been promoted to warrant officer, that should satisfy him for the time being." Cornelia said before finally leaving Lloyd and Cecile to their own devices.
(- With Trowa-)
Trowa could now see the finish line of the course just within his site's as the Lancelot club landed from clearing an earlier obstacle. Just as Trowa's moved the Lancelot club to gun it straight to the finish line two turrets on opposite sides of the track activated making Trowa narrow his eyes. He noticed their position was not only across from each other but had no cover between him and the checkered line.
When the two turrets started to fire Trowa moved the Lanclot club even faster and started to drifted from side to side avoiding the paint rounds that splashed onto the floor. He moved a bit closer to the turret on the left and when he felt he was close enough he fired a slash harken into it causing to exploded in a large paint splash. Not forgetting the other paintball turret he kept moving to avoid the shoots until his harken cable was fully re tracked. Without looking at its position on his monitor but rather judged it's position form the sounds it was making and the point the radar was showing him Trowa aimed the other wrist mounted harken and quickly deposed of the second turret as well.
" Finish line spotted. Lets rap things up." Trowa said mostly to himself as he pushed the Lancelot Club to maximum speed making the land spinners roar from the sudden increase of speed.
Just past the finish line was a balcony with a few members of the engineering team waiting on standby to receive the prototype. Among the crowd was Suzaku as he leaned on the guard rail of the balcony watching Trowa push the knightmare ever closer.
" He's coming in to fast quick someone tell him to slow down!" A technician stated as he looked at display showing the mph the knightmare was reaching. So far it was showing that Trowa was now traveling at 250 mph.
Suddenly the L Club slammed on its break's making a high pitched squealing noise that caused some of the pit crew to cover their ears. This was followed by L Club turning a 180 degree half circle so it's back was now facing the balcony. The speed was still an issue as Suzaku heard some of tech boys that Trowa was still coming in to hot. The distance was only forty yards not nearly enough time but some how Trowa had managed to fit the Lancelot Club back perfectly along the balcony however the break and the drift had brought up a large dust cloud.
When Suzaku and the pit crew were done waving the smoke away form their eyes they saw Trowa exiting the knightmare. Suzaku couldn't help but note it was the same blank expression the boy was always wearing.
" Hey! Be more careful with that thing. It's an expensive military funded prototype not some hot rod for you to take on a joy ride" one of the Techies yelled out at Trowa.
" I was told to test out the speed, performance and handling of the knightmare. I accomplished this so I fail to see what the problem is. By the way it hung a bit to the right when I applied the breaks." Trowa said as he just walking down the catwalk leaving the techie to growl in anger.
Suzaku couldn't help but laughed at how laid back Trowa was to all of this and looked at the Techie Trowa just blew off. " Don't pay much attention to it. What was his time?"
" fifteen minutes and forty eight seconds. If he would've just been in by one more minute he would've been even with your record."
" -Whistle-. That's impressive. This is his second time in a knightmare right aside from him piloting in Shinjuku right?" Suzaku couldn't help but be amazed and a bit suspicious.
" No this is actually my fourth time piloting a knightmare frame. Loyd's been making me use the Lancleot Club for the last three test's so I'm gotten a bit familiar with it." Trowa said as he made it to where Suzaku was at making him and the Technician turn suddenly in his direction.
Suzaku looked at Trowa with slight amazement that Trowa's causal claim. " Still if you keep this up I think the Lloyd might start asking you to pilot in the field real soon."
" I wouldn't want to draw to much attention. Beside if I did you would be out of a job." Trowa said as he leaned his arm against the railing. Noticing some movement in the his peripheral vision Trowa looked over his left shoulder and noticed a woman with a royal air around her being followed by a unknown man along with Lloyd and Cecile. The woman felt a pair of eyes on her and looked in Trowa's direction. Their eyes remained locked making Trowa felt like the women was studying him until both her and the man following her had left the room.
" Who was that?" Trowa asked as he looked in the direction where the woman had left through.
" That was Princess Cornelia li Britannia and her knight Guilford. She was here to review on our research." Cecile said as she moved towards Trowa and Suzaku.
" So she is the new Viceroy I take it?" Trowa asked.
" Yes both her and her younger sister will be in charge of this area due to the death of Prince Clovis. But enough about that Suzaku how are things going for you at school." Cecile asked with a caring smile on her face making Suzaku feel a bit easier about what he was going to say.
" I had to admit it was kinda difficult at first. Things weren't going so well for me, that is until a old friend of mine straighten things out for me."
" Well then you should hold that friend close because your meeting back together might have been destined, which reminds me Trowa what school do you go to Trowa?" Cecile looked to Trowa waiting for the boys answer.
What she got was just a blank expression and a really short answer. " I don't."
Cecile narrowed her eyes at his answer for what he said both shocked and upset her. " What do your parents have to say about this? Surely they have you enrolling in some sort of education for you at least?"
Before Trowa could answer it was Suzaku who spoke up for him. " Oh right I never did tell you Miss Cecile Trowa was separated form his family on his way here. He's a refuge."
" Oh... I am very sorry to hear that. When were you separated from your family Trowa?" Cecile couldn't help but be saddened by what Suzaku had told her and looked at Trowa. She tried to offer him a kind smile at him as well but the boys face remained stoic. Her mind couldn't help but think he was trying to bottle up his emotions.
In truth however Trowa was trying to come up with a believable cover story. He had been looking through several sources about what was happening in the world. When he finally got one put together he spoke. " My family used to live near Eu territory until both Brittian and the E.U's decided to have a battle near my home. My town was asked to evacuate form the area but the convoy we were using got confused for the enemy and was attacked. I lost my folks in the confusion and tried to go back but I was forced to leave. We talked about heading to a Britannia colony and my Dad always wanted visit Area 11 to make a life here. I guess I'm just hoping we can meet each other again."
Cecile reviewed the story in her head for a bit and thought about it carefully. " Well until you find your family I'm afraid you'll have to have some form of education if you are going to continue to be employed here. So lets get you some lessons before we can get you ready for a school just to be on the safe side."
Trowa couldn't help but stare at the brash decision this woman had just made for him on her own.
" Huh?"
(- Ashford Academy-Student Council club house-)
Shirley had been running errands for Milly for most of today due to Lelouch leaving after their classes were done to check in with his new job. The revelation about Lelouch getting a part time job had been a shocker except for Rivalz who had already been told. Because of this it fell to Shirley to play the role of Milly's substitute vice-president or rather her personal assistant until the day was over. At the moment Shirley was now taking a stack of papers for their plans for the entire week towards the meeting room to be reviewed. When she finally reached her destination and opened the door to find only Kallen in the room. She looked around the room to see if she missed anyone but found it was only the two of them alone.
" Hey Kallen. Is it just you here, what happened to Milly and the others?" Shirley decided to make her self known as she moved into the room.
Kallen who had been sitting at the table looked up from a book she was reading when she heard her name being called. " Oh hey Shirley the others just left just a few moments before you showed up. They should be back any minute now." Kallen replied in a sickly voice.
" Well if that's the case I'll just wait till they get back.
Kallen went back to looking at her book which was one of the ones needed for one of her classes. In actuality she hid a gun magazine in between the pages of her book and was looking at a picture of an assault rifle. Just because she was pretending to be a straight A student didn't mean she couldn't enjoy her double life as a terrorist.
Shirley who had taken the seat across form Kallen and was trying her best not to look in the red head's direction but her mind began to bring up some memories. Her eyes landed on Kallen and a memory of both her and Lelouch walking down the hallway came to mind. However she didn't know how to ask her fellow council member about what she seen and want to find out what exactly the two were to each other.
The silence in the room between the two finally got to Shirley and she decided to ask. " Hey Kallen there's something I want to ask you?"
Kallen looked away from her book again when she heard Shirley talking to her. " Hmm. Yeah what is it?"
" Well I was wondering if you had been keeping anything from us as of late?"
Kallen wasn't prepared for that question gripped the book in her right hand tightly while she moved her other hand to her pocket. She kept her hand bag in the pocket of her uniform and squeezed it making a small blade tip to spring out. This was kept out of sight of the naive Shirley as Kallen kept her face straight. " What would make you say that?"
" It's just you and Lelouch seam to be getting really close as of late. I happen to seen the two of you walking with each other down the hall the other day."
When she heard this Kallen realized she might of over reacted and let go of the her handbag weapon. She smiled and laughed a bit in order to show Shirley she had nothing to worry about. " Oh well he has been helping me with a favor I asked him for."
" So the two of you aren't seeing each other then? ( I hope that's the chase at least.)" Shirley couldn't help but think that last part to herself. She knew Kallen wasn't a bad person but she still couldn't make herself believe in the other girls words truly.
Kallen finally caught on to what Shirley was getting at and blushed as she narrowed her eyes a bit. " You thought me and Lelouch were seeing each other? What on earth gave you that idea?"
By the tone of Kallen's voice and the anger shown on her face Shirley couldn't bring herself to look Kallen in the eye directly anymore. Moving her sight toward the floor in a bit of shame she tried to explain. " Well it's just... I saw the two of you walking together after Lelouch told us he was going to see a nurse because he looked sick. He left his bag and I tried to tell him but I caught him walking with you instead and I just kinda assumed... you know.."
This made Kallen upset as she moved up from her chair slamming her hands down on the table. " How about you just mind your own business and don't just assume two people are dating just because you saw them together. There is nothing between Lelouch and I alright!"
This time it was Shirley's turn to get upset at the way Kallen was acting. " If that is the case why are you getting so upset about it?"
Kallen couldn't help but clench her fist making them turn white at Shirley's accusation.
" We interrupted your regularly scheduled program to bring you a special news segment. Now for your channel 3 KT-TV news representative Diann Simmons." The logo of KT flashed for a brief few seconds before fading out to Diann shuffling a stack of papers before looking into the camera.
" Hello I'm Diann Simmons and we interrupted your program to bring you this immediate report. Military authority's have announced that they have begun counter terrorists operations in the area known as the Saitama Ghetto a known area for housing terrorist's groups. They have declared that all roads leading to the area have blocked and the assault will began in two hour's."
(- Mean while -)
Diethard tried to focus on Diann as she continued speaking off the teller prompter. As he leaned on one of the camera's facing in Diann's direction one of the station workers walked up beside him. Diethard looked out of his peripheral's for a quick glance to see it was someone familiar to him.
" I don't get it. Why are we announcing the starting time ?" the man whispered has both him and Diethard just watched the news as it was being told.
" It's because their trying to draw out Zero." Diethard stated as he thought more about what was being put into play. ( The real question is will Zero take the bait or not.)
(- Meanwhile- scrap yard-)
Lelouch was adjusting the arm sleeve of his pilot suit as he listened to the news program playing on the small TV just behind him. He kept his eyes on Epyon as he zipped up the suit's front as the towering machine was still kneeling in the warehouse. Lelouch looked to his left to see the silver helmet that was used for the neural up link and moved to pick it up. Holding the helmet towards himself he focused on listening to the news again.
" It appears that a full scale assault will launched in two hours." The news woman's voiced
Lelouch gripped the helmet making the material that covered his skin around his hands creak.
" Your not falling for the enemy's prevarication are you?" C.C voice cut off Lelouch's train of thought as she walked in behind Lelouch. The sound of her voice made Lelouch tilt his head just enough to see her out the corner of his eye.
" They went to such great lengths to invite me that it would be rude of me to ignore it. Plus I need to ask Cornelia a few questions since I failed to do that with Clovis." Lelouch stated.
" Destroying Britannia or finding out about your mothers murder, Which is more important to you?"
" The two are of equal importance. The royal family members are competing with one another to see who will ascend the throne and became the next ruler. Or rather their being forced to fight."
" But the very thing you hate is the same thing that makes Britannia strong. The last royal heir that is left standing is the one best fit to rule."
" Exactly the weak ones loss and are cast aside. Britannia is that kind of nation, that kind of world."
" Survival of the fittest is the most basic rule of all."
" If that is so then what happens to Nunnally! Should I just abandon her because she weak and frail because that is the kind of world Britannia is. I refuse to let that happen to her and in order to do so I destroy that kind of world myself!" Lelouch was now determined more than ever to set out his plans of confronting Cornelia and cradled the sliver helmet under his left arm as he started to moved towards the Epyon.
Just as he took a single step the sounds of a pistol being drawn and the safety being turned off caused him to cease this action.
" I won't let you go Lelouch. You need to fulfill your end of the bargain and I can't have you go in that thing just to have it mess with your mind. If you continue on this path it might end up killing you." C.C said as Lelouch turned around to now fully face her. He saw her aiming the pistol she was now holding squarely at him but made no moves to avoid or disarm her since she was just out of his reach.
" Notice that what your saying and what your doing are contradictory." He spoke calmly as he pointed out C.C's dangerous actions.
" Oh I won't kill. I'm merely going to shoot you in the leg to quiet you down"
" I get it now. Your unable to use geass yourself aren't you. You wouldn't of bothered to threaten me otherwise." Lelouch watched as her eyes betray her clam expression as he said this and knew he was right. Act on this he then drew his own pistol as well and aimed at C.C but the girl remained stoic not the least bit affected by having a gun aimed at her.
Unbeknownst to the two the Epyon emerald eyes glowed and the monitor that showed the visual feed of the optical camera were now aimed at the image of the C.C.
" Do you honestly think you can threaten me with a gun." C.C said as she narrowed her eyes at the antics of the boy before her.
" Yes I do actually."
The eyes of the Epyon went from the figure of C.C's to Lelouch's as it watched the boy draw a pistol to his own head and aimed it just beside his temple.
" Until I met you I was dead an impotent corps existing behind a false guise of life a life in which I did nothing real day to day I merely went through the motions of living as if I were zombie and I always had the feeling that I was gradually dying. If I'm condemned to go back to that I'd rather..." Lelouch said as he started to slowly pull the trigger.
" That's enough!" Epyon went back to C.C to see her lowering the gun to her side.
" I understand now. It's like living a life without meaning." She turned away from Lelouch as if to signal him to leave. " Just be sure to remember that our contract means nothing if you die."
Lelouch smiled as he lowered the gun from his head and holstered it back. Lifting the helmet up Lelouch slide it over to cover his head and clicked it in place. Turning back around he made his way to the loading rope and set his grabbed a hold.
He turned to face C.C one last time. " I'll be sure to keep that in mind.".
(- Saitama Ghetto -)
The residents in this ruin of what was once great city of Japan now struggled to make living in the ruins of what was now a ghetto of area 11. The armies of the new Viceroy descended into the area and claimed to be setting out on finding the terrorist that were hiding out in the area. Before they soon started to brutally kill any resident they found in the streets that were unfortunate to be found in their path. The foot soldiers of the empire were now gathering and lining the many people that had decided to take shelter in the old hospital to stand outside.
" I wish to speak to the ones in charge of this god forsaken place." a gruff sounding solider ordered as the ground of people cowered before the various rifles aimed at them.
A group of old man stepped forth and set the crowds at ease. " I am the one who mainly runs this district and will speak on their behalf. Please they are just scared. There is no need to threaten us with violence."
The soldiers helm landed on the old men that had stepped before his men and studied him a bit.
" So I take you are the one in charge of this sector." The gruff sounding soldier then pulled up his rifle sending bullets into the elder man.
The old man body shook as each bullet made contact and tore through his body. He looked down in shock as he looked down at himself seeing his cloths turn a dark crimson color. Taking a shaky step forward the old man coughed blood before he fell onto the ground. When his body smacked the pavement the blood pooled around him making the ghetto resident's either scream or gasp at what happened.
Another man looked at the solider holding the smoking rifle and glared in hatred. " Why did you do that we didn't do anything?!"
" That's exactly why. You people knew about the terrorist's in this region and haven't done anything about it. In fact you hide and help them, that's treason against a suzuran state!" The leader then threw a hand up in a ready signal and in response his fellow soldiers took aim at the people who were now cowering in fear. When the hand aimed at the people there was only one word that was uttered.
" OPEN FIRE!"
The street's of Saitma had turned into what could be only be described as a hell on earth as mortars shells toppled into ruins and scores of people being gun down. Screams of terror flooded this former city as the Britannian soldiers sweep block after block killing any who were unfortunate to the caught in their cross hair's.
A building was burning as a mortar shell crashed into it's side shaking the building and setting the third floor go ablaze with fire and smoke.
"zzz- P group head to sector.
The two Sutherland's moved through the ruined streets their land spinners kicking up dust behind them.
" There no sign of zero anywhere is there. Guess this red devil is a no show."
The Sutherland on the right opened up it's face sphere, it's ping sounded out and the pilot noticed several small outlines popped up on his monitor. Slowly stopping the Sutherland the pilot zoomed in his camera to see a woman along with two small children hiding together in a small crumbling building.
The woman noticed the sutherland and stared to grabbed her children and run but stopped when the Sutherland aimed it's rifle at them. Knowing she couldn't out run the weapon decided to take her children and hide them behind her as she knelled down and huddled them close.
" Hey found some rat's in this area. You want me to deal with them?"
The lead Sutherland looked back to his partner and then looked the the building the small family were hiding in.
" Our order's are to sweep this sector clean. I'm moving on ahead join me when your done." The lead Sutherland moved off down the street leaving the second Sutherland to it's business.
The pilot of the second Sutherland smiled as he moved rifle up a bit more and slowly brought the cross hair's on the woman. He zoomed in a bit more and noticed her body shaking most likely from what was about to happen to her and her family. " Yes Sir. Sorry about this guess it wasn't your lucky day."
Just as he was about to pull the trigger he felt his seat shake a little and that was being followed by a roaring sound. No it wasn't just his seat it was his Sutherland shaking and he noticed a shadow was forming behind him.
" What the hell is going on?!"
BOOM
Massive tremor denoted the earth behind the Sutherland knocking it off it's feet and tumbling on the ground a couple of feet away. The force of the impact shook the ruin as well making a large amount of dust to fall on the family making them scream thing the Sutherland had started firing.
Trying to be his bearing for having his Sutherland crash he looked at his monitor to see nothing but static. When the static finally cleared he saw that his Sutherland was starting partly at the ground and down the street at a large dark figure rising from the impact site. The pilot gasped when a pair of bright green eyes flared out as it rose to it's full height.
"No way that's the...
The massive metal monster moved towards his down Sutherland and looked down on it. Then it raised it's foot slowly into the air. Making the pilot's eyes widen and tried to move his Sutherland desperately.
"NO! NO! DON"T" The struggle of the Sutherland attempting to move was ended as the Epyon smashed it's foot down on the body crushing it and the pilot as the sound of metal twisted beneath it's heel.
The Lead Sutherland could only stare in fear as he watched the towering machine smashing his fellow pilot being crushed. He quickly made his knightmare aim its rifle while trying to activate his radio and when the sight landed on the massive machine he opened fire.
" Command this is P squad! He's here I repeat Zero is here! " The bullets only pinged off the larger machine's armor making the pilot more terrified when it turned to look at him.
Epyon then gripped a handle on it's hip and held it out when a bright green saber burst to life a few seconds later. The thruster flared up and the Gundam moved quickly towards the smaller knightmare making the pilot panic as the rifle clicked showing it ran out.
" We need back up! We need back up!"
When the Epyon cleared the distance it swung it's beam saber at the Sutherland cutting it in half that was followed by the two half's exploding. The black smoke covered around the red and black Gundam and it's eyes flared out when the smoke briefly covered it's figure.
Lelouch looked at the image of the Saitama Ghetto the sound of people screaming and weapon's fire still sounding off in the distance. He only narrowed his eyes in determination as the Epyon walked among the ruined streets and buildings. The sound of Epyon green beam sword was followed by the intense green glow that washed over the streets.
(- Chapter end-)
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