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Pursuing Conflict
Seven years later, Ashford Academy, Tokyo Settlement, Area 11
In the private academy for Britannian students, there was a girl walking in the halls of Ashford. The girl wore her Ashford middle school uniform and had her long sandy brown hair that went down to her lower back and stood 5'5. It was fourteen-year-old Nunnally Lamperouge formerly known as the former princess of the Holy Britannian Empire, Nunnally vi Britannia. As Nunnally continued her walk through the halls, she looked out of the window and sighed and went on her way.
"Nunnally," A female voice called.
Nunnally turned to see another girl who was her age and wore the same middle school uniform who had long blonde hair and red eyes.
"Oh hi Alice," Nunnally greeted.
Nunnally and Alice walked together.
"So where are you headed Nunnally?" Alice asked.
"I just need to take care of something," Nunnally answered.
"Oh, do you need any help?"
Nunnally shook her head and smiled, "No, I'll be fine but thanks for asking."
"Yeah, sure."
They got to the where the halls spilt.
"I have to go this way," Nunnally said as she pointed to her left.
"Okay Nunnally, I'll see you in class later on," Alice said.
"Sure, see you there," Nunnally said as she went to where she needed to go.
Alice looked on as her best friend kept walking and had a concerned expression. Soon Nunnally got to an area and made sure to look around. When she saw that there was no one there, she opened a door and went inside. Nunnally was in an elevator going down to a lower level and when the elevator stopped, the door opened and Nunnally went to place and she took a look at two huge machines. They were knightmare frames although they were not completely built yet. The one on her left was black and the one on her right was white. Nunnally went to the white knightmare frame and touched the frame.
"There are still things that I need," Nunnally said, "for my knightmare," Nunnally then looked over at the black knightmare, "and for Lelouch's," Nunnally sighed, "I hope Lelouch comes back soon."
Nunnally suddenly felt a presence and she smiled and she quickly pulled out two kunais and threw them behind her. The two kunais were easily caught by a woman who was Japanese and wore a maid outfit.
"Very impressive Lady Nunnally," The Japanese maid said with a smile.
Sayoko threw the two kunais back to Nunnally and Nunnally easily caught them and put them away.
"Hi Sayoko," Nunnally said with a smile, "oh, if you're here, does that mean…?"
"Yes Lady Nunnally," Sayoko said with a bow.
"Okay," Nunnally said as she went to Sayoko.
Sayoko looked at the knightmare frames, "How long will it be before they are finished?"
Nunnally looked at the two knightmares that were for her and her brother, "There are still things that I need and right now, Lelouch is out trying to get the funds for them."
"Oh I see," Sayoko said, "so that's why Master Lelouch went out."
"Yes, although I wish he would have taken me with him instead of Rivalz," Nunnally pouted a bit.
"Well Master Lelouch doesn't want risk you getting a bad reputation in case," Sayoko smiled, "I'm sure it will be fine."
"…Yes, I suppose," Nunnally then thought of something and smiled, "and Sayoko, remember that you promised to show me how to make a paper crane."
Sayoko chuckled happily, "I know, I haven't forgotten."
Nunnally and Sayoko continued with their pleasant conversations as they left and headed in the elevator.
On the highway of the Tokyo Settlement
A helicopter was flying in the air and was actually in pursuit of a truck.
"This is Alpha-3. Target is moving from Delta-12 to Delta-14,"The operative officer said, "moving at 80 kph! CCP to all mobile units! Declaring a Code Three from Floor 5 to 2. All units, take 2-8-8, I want the target intact."
In one of the rooms of the upper floor of the Britannian building, there were four Britannian men were watching the news of the terrorist bombing attack that took place in Osaka yesterday which resulted the deaths of 59 people, eight of them Britannians. The television was shut off and the two men were sitting in the table playing a game of chess. The old man that was playing was very nervous and he kept looking around while the middle aged noble was in glee while he was filing his nails.
"You're out of the time," One of the bodyguards said, "from here on out you have 20 seconds to move."
The old man was upset and looked at the chess board. The door suddenly opened and they all looked back to see who it was and the old man was smiled.
"Hmph, so your substitute has arrived," The noble said.
"I'm saved!" The old man said feeling relieved.
The old man stood up and walked towards the two people that had arrived and they were two boys who wore their Ashford Academy uniforms. One of them stood 5'11 and was a bit muscular and it was seventeen-year-old Lelouch Lamperouge, formerly known as the prince of Britannia, Lelouch vi Britannia. The one who stood next to him was the same age as Lelouch and was a friend of Lelouch, Rivalz Cardemonde.
"How are things in school?" The old man asked, "Is everything okay?"
"Yes, for the most part," Lelouch assured him.
"What's this?" The noble asked, "Students?"
"Hmph, a nobleman," Lelouch responded while Rivalz smiled.
"Hmph, I do envy the young ones who seem to have so much free time on their hands. Yes, time for regret indeed. What's your name boy?"
"Lelouch Lamperouge," Lelouch answered and then he looked at the chess board, "hmm, now that's interesting."
Rivalz looked at the chess pieces on the board as well and was concerned.
"Wait a minute Lelouch," Rivalz said, "you can't win this no matter what you do, right?"
"Rivalz, how many minutes should we leave here in order to make it to our next class?"
"Uh well, if we move quickly, speed it up…about 20 minutes."
"I see," Lelouch crossed his arms and nodded, "in that case Rivalz, I strongly suggest that you drive safely on the way back."
Rivalz was shocked with what Lelouch had just said.
"I'll need nine minutes…oh and," Lelouch looked at the old man, "remember what we discussed yesterday."
The old man nodded, "Yes of course."
Lelouch sat in the chair facing the nobleman.
"Nine minutes though?" Rivalz spoke, "You only have twenty seconds per move."
"That's more than enough for me," Lelouch replied as he picked up the king piece.
The nobleman raised his eyebrow at Lelouch's action, "What's this? You're starting with the king?"
The nobleman laughed it off while Lelouch just sat with a grin.
Ashford Academy's Campus
It was lunch time for the students of Ashford Academy and three female students sat in their grassy area having their lunch and it was Milly Ashford, Shirley Fenette, and Nina Einstein.
"Where's Lulu?" Shirley asked.
"He went out with Rivalz again," Milly answered, "Nunnally told me that they went to gamble."
"Dammit again?" Shirley responded frustrated, "Aren't they even aware that they're part of the Student Council? Yet, they're gambling for money! Honestly, Lulu may be smart and gets high scores but he has such bad habits," Shirley sighed, "it's a miracle that he still the top of our class."
Shirley munched on her small tomato and Milly had a mischievous grin.
"Oh, if only my dear Lulu was such a serious man," Milly spoke imitating Shirley's voice and then smiled, "that's so adorable!"
"Madam President, please," Shirley said as she blushed.
"I wonder if it's hard for Nunnally," Nina said.
"Yes," Shirley looked at Nina and nodded, "I'm sure it must be."
"It is but I'm used to it," Nunnally suddenly said.
Milly, Nina, and Shirley were surprised to find Nunnally sitting next to Milly and Shirley.
"N-Nunnally," Milly spoke, "hi."
"Hi," Nunnally greeted with a smile.
"Um, Nunnally, when did you get here?" Shirley asked amazed as she looked around a bit.
"Mmm, three minutes ago," Nunnally grinned, "it's just that none of you noticed that I was here."
"Ah…y-yeah," Nina said as she blinked her eyes.
"Okay Nunnally, you have to teach me," Milly said.
"Teach you what Milly?" Nunnally asked as she opened up her boxed lunch.
"That thing you and Lelouch do, you know when you leave and appear without people really noticing," Milly waved her fork at Nunnally with a smile, "that trick you do."
"No," Nunnally looked at Milly with a smile, "I'd be putting everyone at risk teaching you…especially Shirley."
Milly pouted, "You're just like your brother, always feel the need to ruin my fun."
"Madam President!" Shirley said shocked.
The highway of the Tokyo Settlement
The truck continued to make its way to its destination. In the driver and passenger seats of the truck were two people. One was a man with long black hair and the other was a girl with red hair who wore a hat that was covering her eyes and the man was irritated.
"Damn it," The man said upset, "after going through the trouble of stealing this thing…this is all because Tamaki couldn't stick to Naoto's plan."
A Britannian building
Back in the room, the nobleman looked at the chess board in shock as he realized that he had lost and he couldn't believe how it was possible for him to lose.
"You lose," Lelouch said with a grin.
The nobleman looked at Lelouch in shock and Lelouch just gave a warm smile and the nobleman had his head down in defeat cursing how he was defeated by a mere schoolboy. Soon afterwards, Lelouch and Rivalz were leaving the building.
"It's always fun playing against the nobility," Rivalz commented, "their pride ensures that they'll pay what they owe you and besides that, 8 minutes and 32 seconds, that's a new record."
"Although, he didn't have enough time, another thing with nobles like him, they make tepid opponents," Lelouch chuckled, "it almost makes me sad," Lelouch then had a look of disdain, "but then again, they're nothing but parasites, maggots grown too fat on the backs of others."
"Man, that deep buddy," Rivalz said although he was a bit concern.
"It's a fact Rivalz, that's all there is."
"Uh, right…say why don't you play against one of the Elevens, they're not like us Britannians."
Lelouch stopped and glared at Rivalz and it surprised Rivalz.
"Uh, what?" Rivalz asked, "Something wrong?"
Lelouch closed his eyes, "No, it's nothing."
Lelouch walked past Rivalz and Rivalz looked over to Lelouch with a concerned expression.
"Lelouch," Rivalz called.
"What is it?" Lelouch replied.
"Well—"
Rivalz stopped himself when he and Lelouch suddenly heard people talking and they looked, they saw people watching the news of the terrorist bombing that killed many people and people were talking about how terrible the people behind the attack were and some even said how the Elevens were vile and some people said that how the Elevens were also scary. The screen changed showing the flag of Britannia.
"It's time for an address by His Royal Highness Prince Clovis, the third prince of the Holy Britannian Empire," The announcer spoke.
The screen changed again showing Clovis and Lelouch narrowed his eyes seeing one of his siblings.
"To my imperial subjects," Clovis started, "and of course, to many Elevens that cooperate with us."
In the truck
"We're not Elevens," The red haired girl said offended hearing the word, "we're Japanese!"
Area 11 Government Bureau
Clovis clenched on the spot where his heart for the camera.
"Do you not see?" Clovis said acting sad and torn, "My heart is torn in half! Into the heart filled with sadness, into the heart filled with rage!" Clovis gave an expression of determination and a strong resolve for people to see, "However as Viceroy of Area 11, I will not allow terrorism of any kind! The reason being that the battle we fight is a righteous one, a righteous battle that will protect the happiness of all! Now everyone…won't you join me in grieving for the eight who died in the line of duty of justice?"
"Now, let us have a moment of silence," The announcer said.
Ashford Academy
Nunnally was in a room watching Clovis's speech with a mini television.
"Clovis, this is typical of you," Nunnally spoke as she shook her head, "you're just putting on an act."
A Parking Lot
"Say, you're not going to join in?" Rivalz asked.
"Are you?" Lelouch asked.
"Naw, I'd be embarrassed."
Lelouch sighed and looked back at the screen showing his half brother Clovis. Lelouch narrowed his eyes.
"He's just putting on an act," Lelouch said in a low tone, "it makes me sick."
"Lelouch?" Rivalz said wondered what was going on in the mind of his friend.
Lelouch hopped on the passage seat of his friend's motorbike putting on his goggles and helmet.
"Let's go Rivalz," Lelouch said, "staying here in any longer will just give me a headache."
"Uh, s-sure buddy," Rivalz said as he got on his bike and started the engine.
Lelouch looked at the screen again, "I wouldn't be surprised if he was in fact actually attending a party enjoying himself."
Area 11 Government Bureau
The cameras stopped rolling and Clovis stepped down from the small stair very pleased with himself. Clovis's guests were in awe in glee with Clovis's on-camera performance.
"You were wonderful Your Highness," One of the female noble guests said impressed.
"One would never guess that you were actually attending a party and enjoying yourself," Another female noble commented who was impressed as well.
"The Viceroy is the face of the Area 11 after all," Clovis said with a smile as his two butlers were went to remove his cape.
"My, such self-confidence you have," Another guest said impressed.
Clovis was relishing in himself and was pleased, "I'm always prepared. Besides, I'm just trying to please the media."
Clovis looked over to the people who were part of the media and the members were pleased with Clovis.
"Oh no, we're pleased to aid you in your reign over Area 11,"One of the people part of the media said happily.
There were smiles and laughter as they continued to have fun in the party by Clovis and his guests. There was a tall man with long blonde hair that was tied to a ponytail and had blue eyes. He leaned against the wall reading over something in a book and it was Diethard Reid and he was both bored and disgusted with the display that was going on in the party as he was with himself as he criticized himself for being just as corrupt as his colleagues. Suddenly a Britannian soldier who was large and bald who also wore a monocle rushed to get to get to Clovis calling for him. This surprised Clovis and he was not happy with the fact that the soldier rushed in during the party.
"Bartley, how boorish of you," Clovis admonished.
"I beg your pardon Your Highness," Bartley replied, "but, well…"
Bartley whispered something in Clovis's ear and Clovis was not pleased with what he was just informed.
"You fool!" Clovis reacted angrily.
"The police have been told that it's medical equipment," Bartley whispered, "if we scramble our entire army, then there will be records of—"
"Send out my personal forces!" Clovis interrupted, "send the Knightmares as well."
Bartley was taken back a bit but obliged to his prince's command, "Yes Your Highness!"
Elsewhere, members of Clovis's personal forces were deployed in their Sutherland knightmare frames to pursue for the object in question as it was considered to be an Alert One.
On the highway
"That first move you made," Rivalz said, "why did you start with the king Lelouch?"
"If the king doesn't lead, how can he expect his subordinates to follow?" Lelouch replied as he was reading a book.
"Hmm….say Lelouch, do you want to run a corporation? I bet you could since you're so smart."
"No thanks, I don't see that as something positive for my future."
"You sure?"
"I'm absolutely sure," Lelouch then had his thoughts, "there's no way for me to know what will be the end result will be for me when I begin my fight…my only hope is that—"
Lelouch's thoughts were interrupted when there was a sudden honk on the horn. Lelouch and Rivalz looked behind them and saw the truck was in way too close to their space.
"What the hell?!" Lelouch spoke surprised.
"Oh geez!" Rivalz spoke surprised as well.
Rivalz steered his bike away from the truck's path.
In the truck
The long haired man ranted about the two people he saw in front of them and the red haired clenched her teeth and then when she glanced at Lelouch, she was surprised as her eyes widened.
"Is that…?" The red haired girl asked in her head and then realized as to what was happening in front of her, "No, not the way!"
It was too late, the driver had already made the turn to an area that was closed off which was an abandoned construction site and ended up crashing the truck. Rivalz stopped his bike and he and Lelouch looked at what had just happened.
"Um, was this our fault?" Rivalz asked.
"No, but—" Lelouch stopped himself when he noticed something.
Area 11's Government Bureau
Bartley was in the hall walking with a concerned expression reminding himself that they had to do whatever it took to get it back as he predicted the consequences would be if the content of the container that was stolen was seen and known.
In the highway
Lelouch ran a bit and looked over the wreckage that was caused by the truck that crashed in the area. Rivalz had just informed Lelouch that their energy line had been cut. Lelouch looked over to the side and saw people looking over the damage as well. He also noticed that people were taking pictures on their cell phone while some were saying that maybe they should call for help. Lelouch noticed that not a single one of them were really doing anything and it really didn't surprised him and he shook his head as he was disgusted with what he was seeing.
"These damn fools…"Lelouch said in his head and then he decided to speak to Rivalz, "Rivalz, I'm going to try to help, if I don't make it back, go on without me."
"Huh, what do you mean?" Rivalz surprised and then he saw Lelouch drop his helmet and goggles and went off somewhere, "Wait Lelouch, where are you going?"
Lelouch got to the truck and looked around while the people that were just watching noticed; some made comments that it was a student that was part of the rescue team. There was one person making the suggestion to call the police while texting on her cell phone. Lelouch tried to remove the rubble that was blocking the side door.
"Hey, are you all right?" Lelouch asked, "Please answer, "Lelouch was not getting a response and it worried him, "damn."
Lelouch looked up and decided to go up as he noticed a ladder and decided to climb up. Meanwhile, Rivalz was moving his bike.
"I understand," Rivalz said upset, "I understand that Lelouch does what he believes is right, but still…I wish he stop showing off that meaningless pride of his and now…we'll be late for class."
In the truck, the red haired girl regained consciousness and looked over to the driver.
"Nagata," The red haired girl called, "Nagata!"
Outside the truck, Lelouch called for the people in the truck, asking if anyone could hear him. Lelouch suddenly felt a strange presence and he wondered what it was and then he decided to go further and try again. Suddenly the engine of truck started and the truck moved suddenly with Lelouch quickly realizing what was happening as he quickly hopped in the opened hatch at the top of the truck and got inside landing on his feet. He was doing what he could to keep his balance when the truck was swirling. Lelouch looked around again and was a bit agitated. Outside, Rivalz witnessed what had happened and was dumbfounded.
"They have a ladder outside the truck but none inside," Lelouch complained, "crap…"
"Attention!" A voice from the outside spoke, "Surrender now and you will have a chance to defend yourself in court!"
"Huh?"
From the outside, pursuers in helicopters were chasing the truck that was speeding.
"Surrender at once!" The pilot of the helicopter demanded as the pilot started shooting at the truck, "The next round will hit you! Surrender!"
In the truck, Nagata clenched his teeth, "They've called out the army, now what?"
"Did you forget, that's why I'm here," The young female red head said as he took off her hat.
As the truck kept moving, Lelouch was trying to figure out his next move. He knew that just going out was too risky and had to do things smart so that he doesn't do things recklessly. He suddenly saw that the doors were opening and quickly hid. Lelouch was ready as he narrowed his eyes and pulled out a kunai. He saw someone walking by and was surprised when he saw the red headed young woman.
"Wait a minute," Lelouch said in his head, "is that…Kallen?"
Lelouch waited to see what the young woman named Kallen was doing as he was also hearing her talk to someone on the other line.
"If Kallen is involved then does that mean…." Lelouch said in his head, "I see, so this is your move, Naoto..."
Meanwhile, Rivalz was calling for Lelouch but he had no luck. Rivalz started to think that Lelouch actually ditched him.
Meanwhile, three helicopters were still pursuing the truck and one of them was about to fire at the truck again but was struck by a Slash Harken.
"What was that?" One of the helicopter pilots asked shocked.
The back of the truck opened and something jumped out from the back of the truck and it was a red Glasgow knightmare frame. Kallen was in the cockpit piloting the red knightmare as she shot another Slash Harken at another helicopter.
"Stand down men," A voice commanded, "I'll handle this!"
A VTOL appeared carrying a Sutherland knightmare frame and it released the Sutherland knightmare frame and the frame landed on the highway. The pilot inside was a tall man with turquoise hair and orange eyes and he was in glee to perform his duties.
"It's amazing that you could get your hands on an outdated junky Glasgow," The blue haired pilot of the Sutherland said, "but that scrap heap is not a threat, much less a pathetic Eleven that can't appreciate the Empire's lenient and kind affection!"
The pilot of the Sutherland started shooting at the Glasgow and it did some damage and Kallen was off balance as a result.
"Lenient and kind affection my ass!" Kallen cursed angrily.
"Kallen, we need to split!" Nagata said on the other line, "We both can't get killed so make a run for it!"
Kallen was surprised, "But Nagata…"
"Just do it," Nagata insisted.
Meanwhile as Nagata was driving the truck, another Sutherland appeared and caught Nagata completely surprised as the Sutherland shot at Nagata and the truck, making Nagata make a turn off the highway. In the second Sutherland, a female pilot that was dark-skinned and had long blueish teal hair and golden eyes smiled as she was seeing what was happening.
"How simpleminded," The dark-skinned woman said.
Meanwhile, Kallen attempted to fire her Slash Harken at the Sutherland she was facing but the controls were not working for her and she was frustrated and she was forced have her knightmare's arm shot off towards the knightmare frame as a distraction as she ran away.
In the truck
Lelouch was looking at his cell phone and found that he had no reception.
"Just as I thought," Lelouch said as he closed his phone and put it back in his pocket and then looked from his side, "from the way the truck is moving and the darkness in here, we must be heading in the old subway lines," Lelouch sighed, "heading to the ghettos no doubt...exiting out would be dangerous," Lelouch narrowed his eyes, "still though, I can't just stay here."
Lelouch stood up and looked over and picked up the radio that was left here.
Somewhere on the highway
Rivalz was pushing his bike and was angry.
"Damn him," Rivalz complained, "leaving me behind like this. He just can't let go…no matter what it is, he just doesn't want to just let go…"
In front of the Area 11 Government Bureau
Bartley was shocked as he faced a man who wore a lab coat and had lavender hair, grayish blue eyes and wore glasses who man smiled.
"What are you looking at?" Bartley asked surprised.
"I am looking at a man who blundered," The bespectacled man replied.
Bartley was shaking with anger, "Why you…"
"You really overdid it General. Terrorists stole something that you and Prince Clovis were secretly working on. Retrieving it would be a simple matter but you want to sweep up their compatriots as well and should you let the terrorists go, you'll be able to track down their hideouts," The bespectacled man turned to face a young woman in uniform that had dark blue hair and light blue eyes, "Congratulations Cecile, your reasoning was right on the mark!"
The young woman named Cecile was surprised, "Oh n-no, I just thought that it was strange, that's all Lloyd."
"Enough!" Bartley demanded, "So what does the members of the Special Envoy Engineering Corps want?"
"We're willing to help you out," The man named Lloyd turned to face Bartley with a smile.
Bartley was surprised, "Help?"
"Yes, I want data."
"So what exactly did they steal?" Cecile asked.
"…Chemical weapons," Bartley answered reluctantly, "in other words, poison gas."
Shinjuku Ghetto
Masked Britannian soldiers were scoured to look for the truck that carried what was known to be poison gas. The Japanese people living in the ghettos were nervous and scared as they were seeing soldiers running all over the place looking for the object in question. Meanwhile in the tunnel, Nagata was bleeding and it was hard for him to steer and he ending driving right to a huge pothole. Lelouch barely held on to something when it happened and he wondered if it was an accident. A masked Britannian soldier was at the scene and he noticed the truck that was stuck in the huge pothole and that it wasn't able to go any further.
"Could that be it?" The masked soldier asked himself.
In the truck, Nagata was still trying to drive but no matter how hard he pushed down the gas pedal, he was not able to get the truck to move and he decided to flip the switch causing the side door of the truck to be opened and Lelouch was surprised of what was happening. The masked Britannian soldier saw what was happened and took a close and he nodded as his guess was indeed correct and he was making contact to let his superiors know that he found what they were looking for. Afterward, the soldier looked and saw someone and ran towards him. Lelouch wondered what was with the container and then he suddenly felt a presence and his instincts kicked in as he able to quickly block a kick of the soldier that spun around. Lelouch jumped back and clenched his teeth.
"Damn it," Lelouch said in his head, "how could I be so careless?"
The soldier attempted to subdue Lelouch but Lelouch countered by grabbing both wrists of the soldier and then he tripped the soldier and then he flipped him over surprising the soldier as Lelouch had him pinned on the ground. The soldier's mouth guard came off.
"You, enough with the killing!" The soldier demanded.
"What?" Lelouch replied surprised.
The soldier was trying to free himself from Lelouch's hold, "I can't believe you people would use poison gas!"
"What are you talking about?" Lelouch replied annoyed.
"Don't play dumb!" The soldier shot back as he did a quick kick.
The quick kick forced Lelouch to dodge and the solder was able to free himself and quickly got back on his feet and Lelouch was annoyed with what the soldier was implying.
"If there's any poison gas here as you say, then it was Britannia that made it, right?" Lelouch responded.
When the soldier took a good look at Lelouch, he was shocked.
"Y-You…" The soldier spoke.
"You want to avoid more deaths, then it would be more beneficial to defeat Britannia," Lelouch said with a glare.
"Lelouch?" The soldier uttered.
Lelouch was surprised as his eyes widened, "What? How do you know my name? Who the hell are you?" Lelouch said as he got in a fighting stance.
The soldier smiled and took off his helmet and Lelouch was surprised to see someone he had not seen in seven years.
"That stance and they way you blocked and countered my moves, I should have known it was you Lelouch," The soldier said, "it's me, Suzaku."
"It really is you," Lelouch uttered surprised as he dropped his stance, "but…you actually became a Britannian soldier? But why?"
"What about you? Don't tell me you—"
Suzaku was interrupted as the container was suddenly opened. There was a bright light and both Lelouch and Suzaku got away from the container and Suzaku covered Lelouch's mouth with his own mouth guard as it opened up. They both feared the poison gas was about to spew out. As they looked, they saw a figure that was moving as the container was opened but what they saw was not something remotely of gas but instead, what was revealed was actually a young woman with long green hair and golden eyes who was tied in a straight jacket with her mouth covered. Lelouch and Suzaku were surprised and didn't know what to make of it. Afterwards, Lelouch and Suzaku helped the woman out of the truck and were untying her.
"Answer me Suzaku," Lelouch said, "how could this girl be poison gas?"
"But it was what we were told in the briefing," Suzaku said.
A light suddenly flashed on them and they looked to see what was going on as Suzaku stood up. Members of the Royal Guard appeared with their guns pointing at them and the leader who had dark blue short hair and a scar on the right side of his face next to his eye.
"Damn monkey," The royal guard leader said coldly, "even an Honorary Britannian doesn't have the authority of you've just done."
"But I was told it was poison gas," Suzaku said as he ran and faced his superior officer.
"You have no right to protest!" The Royal Guard leader countered.
"We're in trouble," Lelouch said in his head, "in a way, this girl is poison, poison to Suzaku's superiors if this gets out."
"However in face of your great achievements, I'll be merciful," The Royal Guard leader said with a smug look and then brought out a gun to give to Suzaku, "Private Kururugi, take this gun and execute the terrorist."
Lelouch clenched his teeth and glared at the leader, "That bastard!"
Suzaku was surprised and then looked back at Lelouch, "But he's not a terrorist. He's a civilian who got dragged into this."
The Royal Guard leader didn't like what he heard, "Why you…that's an order! Didn't you swear your loyalty to Britannia?"
"Yes, I did but I still can't, I can't follow that order sir."
"What was that?"
"I won't do it sir," Suzaku turned to Lelouch with a smile, "I won't kill a civilian, not him especially."
"I see…then die!"
Suzaku was surprised and then he was shot in the back.
"No, Suzaku!" Lelouch shouted.
Lelouch's eyes widened as he was seeing his childhood friend lying on the ground and he felt shattered. Lelouch was upset that Suzaku became a Britannian soldier but the fact that he was just shot just because he refused to follow a heinous order that made no sense was inexcusable and it was too much to bear. Lelouch was shaking and had his hatred toward the men before him grew more. It was an aspect of Britannia that he despised.
"You seem to be a Britannian student," The Royal Guard leader said, "too bad you chose the wrong day to skip school, it's just not your day."
"You bastard!" Lelouch said with hatred.
"After you retake the girl, kill the student."
"Yes, my lord," The members said in unison.
Meanwhile in the truck, Nagata was bleeding out and he knew that he was not going to live much longer. He took a glance at the picture of himself with his wife and child.
"Death…to Britannia," Nagata uttered, "long live…Japan."
Nagata pushed the red button and it caused the truck to explode, surprising Lelouch and the members of the royal guard. Lelouch used his quick thinking get away and took the mysterious girl with him and the Royal Guards were thrown off by the explosion.
G-1 Base
In the bridge of the G-1 Base, Bartley was being informed by the leader of the Royal Guard of what occurred and he was not pleased.
"They got away?" Bartley asked angrily, "And you call yourselves the Royal Guard?"
"Forgive me my lord," The Royal Guard leader replied on the other line, "the blast was mainly directed upward—"
"You fool, why the hell do you think I only told you people about this?" Bartley interrupted.
"We-we'll continue the investigation," The Royal Guard leader assured.
"The plan has moved forward to the next phase," Clovis said suddenly.
Bartley was surprised and turned to face Clovis, "B-But Your Highness…"
"If knowledge of her gets out, I'll be disinherited," Clovis pointed out, "tell them back home that we're carrying out a plan of urban renewal here," Clovis stood up from his throne, "as Clovis la Britannia, third prince of the Empire I command you, destroy Shinjuku ghetto, leave no one alive!"
The knightmare frames and armed soldiers were deployed and they were ready to carry out the massacre in the Shinjuku ghetto.
That's it for this chapter. Next chapter: Lelouch receives his Geass power from the green haired girl and he strikes back against Clovis's forces guiding a group led by a young man.