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Alliance in Saitama
Aries Villa, Eight Years Ago
Nunnally's eyes widened and walked up the stairs and looked at her dead mother and Lelouch joined her as well.
"Mother, you shouldn't lie on the stairs," Nunnally said, "they hurt and you'll catch a cold…that's what you always say to me…Mother…Mother, please get up."
Present time, Nunnally's room
Nunnally woke up suddenly and just looked at her ceiling. She then had her hand on her face and sighed.
"Thinking about the past," Nunnally muttered.
Nunnally sat up from her bed and looked at the side of her room and saw CC sleeping comfortably on her makeshift bed. Nunnally then got off from her bed and walked out of her room. Nunnally went to the common room and found her brother sitting on a couch. Lelouch looked over and saw his sister.
"Oh Nunnally," Lelouch said, "good morning."
"Good morning Lelouch," Nunnally replied.
"Are you okay?"
"Yes…I…I had a bad dream…about what happen to Mother in the past," Nunnally said and she was shaking.
Lelouch was concerned and stood up and went to hold his sister's shoulder. Nunnally felt calm and looked at her brother who was giving a warm smile.
"Feeling better?" Lelouch asked.
Nunnally smiled and nodded.
"Thank you Lelouch," Nunnally said, "I needed that."
"Anything for you my little sister," Lelouch responded.
"You've always been there for me and for that, I thank you."
"Think nothing of it Nunnally," Lelouch assured, "it's only natural for me to look out for my little sister," Lelouch smiled and nodded, "Anyway, what do you feel like eating for breakfast?"
Base of the Yamato Alliance, Saitama
Naoto arrived at the entrance of the base and knocked the door. The peephole opened and then closed and the door opened and a man with short brown hair and was a bit short opened the door.
"Kozuki?" The man asked.
"Yeah," Naoto replied.
"Our leader is expecting you. I'll guide you to him."
"Thanks," Naoto said as he entered in the base.
Naoto followed the short man and then they entered in a room where there was a small television on a table and a flag of Japan. There was another man who had short brown hair and brown eyes and wore squared glasses who wore an orange long sleeved shirt, brown pants with a black belt, and brown shoes and he was an average looking man who was the same age as Naoto. The man turned around and saw Naoto.
"I brought him here Aoyama," The man said.
"Thanks Gen," The man named Aoyama said.
The man nodded and left and then Naoto and Aoyama shook hands and smiled.
"It's been a while Keitaro," Naoto said with a smile.
"Yeah, it's good to see you again Naoto," Keitaro replied.
They both sat in the chairs and they were discussing things and mostly about Cornelia's campaign of eliminating all resistance faction in Japan and the invitation to join with Zero.
"I guess it won't be long until Cornelia comes after us," Keitaro said, "some of the people that I know that were able to get away from the onslaught heard that Cornelia was looking for Zero."
"I see…"
"I am worried about the people here," Keitaro said feeling nervous.
"The people...?"
"Yes, the ones who are not part of our group here…I don't want the risk of them getting caught in the crossfire."
"Yeah, have you considered what I suggested before?"
"About setting up escape routes for them so that they wouldn't get murdered like what happened to the people of Shinjuku…yeah, in fact, I actually took some measures and discussed it with my group as well as the residence here. Hopefully we'll be able to react quickly enough to get the people to safety should the fight come here in Saitama."
"That's good," Naoto said, "at least make it so that the people won't suffer like what happened in Shinjuku…"
"Regarding the offer to join with Zero, I spoke with the others yesterday and most of them are on board on this while a small number of them are not willing and considering the fact that Zero exposed the truth about Clovis and you and Kaname has been saying, we are willing to join forces with you guys."
"Really?" Naoto asked being hopeful.
"Yeah, tell Zero that the Yamato Alliance will join forces with you."
Naoto grinned, "Great, with you guys with us, we can work together to beat Britannia."
"I would also like to join you guys as well," The voice of a man said.
Naoto was surprised when he and Keitaro looked over at the entrance of the room and they saw Jinta.
"Jinta?" Naoto spoke surprised and stood up, "Jinta Kuromaki?"
"It's been a while Naoto," Jinta said with smile, "how are the others doing?"
Keitaro smiled and nodded when Naoto looked back to him.
Area 11 Government Bureau
In the knightmare hanger, Cornelia with two of her guards was inspecting the knightmare frames and Lloyd was accompanying them through the hanger.
"The Lancelot is a seventh generation knightmare frame," Lloyd explained, "making its abilities far greater than normal…"
"I understand that the pilot of the Lancelot is an Eleven, correct?" Cornelia interjected.
"Yes, an Honorary Britannian," Lloyd replied, "however I believe—"
"I'm promoting him from Private to Warrant Officer," Cornelia interjected again, "that ought to keep him satisfied. I want to win without relying on the Numbers."
Cornelia walked away and Lloyd sighed heavily and slumped a bit but moved on with Cornelia and her two guards.
Meanwhile Euphie was sitting in her desk in her office looking over the reports and she had her thoughts of what was happening and what had happened ever since she arrived in Area 11.
"Those who risk their lives in combat deserve to rule," Euphie said in her head quoting her sister Cornelia, "I understand the theory and meaning my sister…but even so…"
Euphie sighed sadly and brought her hands on her face.
Flashback: Eight years ago, Pendragon
Euphie was running in a hurry and there she saw Lelouch and Nunnally being escorted by two Britannian soldiers to a small aircraft that would take them to Japan.
"Lelouch! Nunnally!" Euphie cried out.
Lelouch and Nunnally turned and they saw Euphie running towards them.
"Euphie," Lelouch said.
Euphie stopped in front of them and panted and then looked at Lelouch and Nunnally.
"Is it true?" Euphie asked, "Are you…being sent to Japan?"
"Yes it true," Lelouch said, "Father is kicking us out and sending us to Japan."
"He's tossing us away," Nunnally said sadly.
"But why?" Euphie asked upset.
"Because to him, we're nothing to him, that is all," Lelouch said with anger.
"Move it you two," One of the Britannian soldiers said.
The second Britannian soldier shoved the vi Britannia siblings.
"That's enough, we're going!" Lelouch said glaring the soldiers, "Don't touch Nunnally!"
"Then get moving," The second Britannian soldier said losing patience.
"No!" Euphie said as she got between her siblings and the soldiers, "Please don't do this! Please!"
"Euphie, don't," Lelouch said sadly as he touched his Euphie's shoulder.
"But—!"
"If you do this, it would just lead trouble for you."
"Please Euphie, we don't want you to get in trouble," Nunnally pleaded.
Euphie started to cry and Lelouch and Nunnally hugged their sister and then afterwards, Lelouch and Nunnally were taken to the aircraft and then Cornelia called for Euphie and rushed to get to her as Euphie fell on her knees and cried her heart out.
Flashback End
"Lelouch…Nunnally…" Euphie spoke in sadness.
There was a knock on the door and Euphie looked over.
"Come in," Euphie said.
The door opened and Jeremiah appeared and entered closing the door behind him. Jeremiah gave a respectable bow to Euphie.
"Jeremiah," Euphie said and then motioned him to a chair in front of her desk, "take a seat."
"Yes Sub-Viceroy," Jeremiah said as he sat in the chair.
"So, what can you tell me?" Euphie asked.
"Unfortunately, Reuben Ashford was less than willing to tell me what I needed to know about Prince Lelouch and Princess Nunnally," Jeremiah said.
"Should have known," Euphie said sadly.
"But now I'm sure that they must be attending his school and if not then at least, they are close by."
"I see…I really want to see them…so much," Euphie said trying to keep herself together and then looked at Jeremiah, "thank you Jeremiah."
"I apologize that I was not able to help much," Jeremiah said sadly.
Euphie shook her head, "No, you did what I ask and not less and not more and for that, I thank you."
"Your Highness…"
Underground Base
Lelouch was on his cell phone talking to Naoto and he was receiving the good news.
"That's excellent Naoto," Lelouch said, "yes…yes…excellent, I'm glad they're onboard on this. Since the Yamato Alliance will to join us, it will make our group grow and be united."
Lelouch continued to talk to Naoto on his phone and then he hung up. Rai entered the base with Sayoko and Nunnally.
"Phone call Lelouch?" Nunnally asked.
"Yes, I just spoke to Naoto," Lelouch answered, "I've just been informed that the Yamato Alliance will join us."
"That's good news," Sayoko said with a smile.
"Yeah it is," Rai said with a smile, "I'm glad they decided to join us as well."
"So what's next Lelouch?" Nunnally asked.
Lelouch smiled as he dialed a number.
Hall of Ashford Academy
Kallen was walking through the hall when she suddenly got a call on her cell phone. She picked it up and looked at the caller ID.
"Lelouch?" Kallen asked with a raised eyebrow and then answered, "Yes Lelouch?"
Lelouch was telling Kallen what Naoto told him and wanted to discuss things further in their base and Kallen smiled and nodded.
"Understood, I'll be right there," Kallen said.
Kallen hung up her cell phone and moved on and then saw Shirley and quickly went in her invalid façade and continued walking.
"Kallen?" Shirley asked.
"Oh Shirley," Kallen replied.
"Are you going somewhere? I thought you were going to help set up the cat house for the cat."
"Something came up…my doctor just called and wanted to do some test immediately so I need to see him."
"Oh I see," Shirley nodded, "I understand, go ahead. I'll try to do as much as I can on my own."
"If you want Shirley, we can help," Alice said suddenly.
Kallen and Shirley turned and saw Alice and Nina who looked nervous.
"Alice…and Nina as well," Kallen said.
"I don't have anything to do and I figured that this would be a nice change of pace for Nina since she been at her computer nonstop so I managed to convince her so that we can help," Alice said, "will that be all right?"
"If you really don't mind Alice," Shirley said and then looked at Nina, "Nina, is it really all right with you?"
"Um, y-yes, I don't mind although I do want to get back and continue with my work," Nina said, "I had just managed to make a breakthrough on something so I want to go back working on it as soon as possible."
Alice frowned but it was not noticed by the other girls.
"Sure, it's no problem," Shirley said and then smiled, "thanks Alice and you too Nina."
Alice nodded and then turned to Kallen, "Don't worry about things here Kallen. Go see your doctor, your health does takes priority after all."
"Um…yes, thanks Alice," Kallen said.
Kallen left and Alice smiled as she waved at Kallen and Shirley looked at Kallen leaving and then she had a sad expression and when Alice noticed, she wondered why Shirley had that expression.
Euphie's Office
Euphie was sitting in her desk and she had a sad expression.
Flashback
"Saitama?" Euphie asked.
"Yes, Princess Cornelia is mobilizing all forces to Saitama," Jeremiah explained, "it's been reported that the Yamato Alliance are hiding out there and that populace there are actually cooperating with them."
"Does my sister know that for sure?"
"She's positive and in fact, I've been told that she ordered for the news media to report the operation and time that will start for the assault."
Euphie was surprised, "Really?"
"Yes…I have to redeem myself," Jeremiah said with determination, "I must take this chance to prove my loyalty."
Flashback End
Euphie was concerned and couldn't help but think about what Jeremiah had told her.
"Why would Cornelia have them announce the time for it?" Euphie asked herself, "She doesn't do that normally, in fact, the last time she did that—" Euphie stopped herself and her eyes widened as she realized what her sister had planned for, "no, she wouldn't…"
Euphie was horrified in what she predicted and picked up her phone on her desk and decided to make a call.
A.S.E.E.C. Hanger
Suzaku in his flight suit was doing his homework and Cecile was with him keeping him company and there was a tray of three rice balls by them.
"Sorry you have to sit here with me while I do my homework," Suzaku said.
"It's no problem," Cecile assured with a smile, "you haven't gone through a normal school before so it can't be helped."
"My classmates in the Student Council have been helping me as well, but it's still kind of hard."
"You know to be honest with you Suzaku, I was worried."
"Oh, really?"
"Yes, I had heard that Ashford Academy is a fairly liberal school, but I was wondering if you were fitting in."
"I was prepared for that," Suzaku said with a smile, "however by chance, I ran into two old friends of mine and they helped smooth things over for me and then there was my other friend who helped me out as well. Apparently, a couple of students were going to vandalize my gym uniform but he stopped them from carrying it out."
"Really?" Cecile asked surprised.
"Yeah, Rai really helped me out."
"Rai?"
"Yeah, he was that student that was with me and Princess Euphemia."
"Oh, the one who was in Shinjuku with you two when we went to see you regarding that situation with the Purist Faction?"
"That's him," Suzaku said with a smile and nod.
Cecile smiled cheerfully, "It sounds like you have wonderful friends. Make sure you value them Suzaku. If your friendship of the two you mentioned continues, your reunion will turn from coincidence to inevitability."
"Yeah, I will," Suzaku said happily.
"Anyway, go ahead and try one," Cecile said looking at the rice balls.
"Oh, thank you," Suzaku said looking at the rice ball, grab one and took a bite and was surprised as he looked what was inside, "is this jam?"
"Yes, I got some lovely blueberries," Cecile said feeling proud.
"Okay everyone!" Lloyd spoke loudly, "Pack it up! Pack it up! We're done here! Don't do anymore!" Lloyd waved his arms, "Hip-hip-hooray! That's all folks!"
Lloyd sighed heavily and Suzaku and Cecile were surprised.
"Um…" Suzaku spoke.
"Go to school," Cecile said with a smile, "classes might be over but it's important to meet your friends as well."
"Right, thanks," Suzaku smiled and then left to go to Ashford.
Ashford Academy
In the Student Council Room, Shirley, Nina, and Alice were setting up the cat house. Shirley had her thoughts and sighed and it was noticed by Alice and Nina.
"Shirley, is something wrong?" Alice asked as she picked up the cat.
"That was quite a sigh," Nina commented.
Shirley looked at Alice and Nina and then had glanced at the floor.
"It's about Kallen," Shirley said.
"Kallen?" Alice asked, "What about her?"
"I…I think Kallen is hiding something."
"Hiding something?" Nina asked confused.
"Yes, I'm sure she is and…I think I know what it is," Shirley said and was shaking a bit.
"…Well, what is it?" Alice asked out of curiosity.
"I think…" Shirley clenched her teeth, "I think Kallen is going out with Lulu!"
"Huh, Lulu?" Alice responded a bit confused, "Wait, you think Kallen and Nunnally's brother are a couple?"
"It…it has to be…" Shirley said with a sad expression.
"But how do you know that Kallen and the Vice President are going out?" Nina asked.
"Well, the truth is that I saw them the other day," Shirley replied, "I saw them being very close and intimate."
"Really?" Nina responded surprised, "I guess that's possible…"
"I'm not sure of that," Alice said, "Are absolutely sure they were being intimate?"
"What do you mean?" Shirley asked.
"Well, if Kallen and Nunnally's brother were going out, they wouldn't actually hide it. Lelouch was never one to hide things like that…just like he and Nunnally didn't hide the fact their friendliness with Suzaku and the fact they're friends with him."
Nina flinched and looked away at the mention of Suzaku.
"I guess that's true but even so…" Shirley said.
"I'm sure that if Lelouch didn't want to hide the fact that he and Suzaku are friends, then he definitely wouldn't hide about going out with Kallen…at least that's what Nunnally would say."
"Still though, they do seem to be very close," Nina said.
"I know, right?" Shirley responded, "And Kallen was working hard in trying to get the cat."
The cat meowed in response as Alice still held on the cat.
"Shirley, you do know that Lelouch and Nunnally have been friends with Kallen for seven years," Alice reminded.
"I…I know that…" Shirley said but was still worried, "but still what if…what if they really are," Shirley thought of something and was wide eyed, "what if they are actually doing it right now."
"Doing it?" Alice replied, "Shirley, what are you talking?"
"Um, well…they be getting very passionate," Shirley said as she blushed.
"What?" Nina said as she blushed as well.
"Seriously, what are you talking about?" Alice asked as she was still confused, "And why are you two blushing?"
Meanwhile in the Reuben Ashford's office, Reuben was looking out of the window while his granddaughter Milly was talking on the phone from his desk and Milly had a bit of a depressing look.
"But an arranged marriage is just…" Milly spoke, "I understand that you want to reestablish the Ashford Family, but Mother…"
Reuben glanced at Milly and then looked back out of the window and sighed.
Tokyo Settlement
Britannian forces were moving and heading for the Saitama Ghetto with the G-1 Mobile Base in the center. Rivalz was on his motorbike and as he was seeing it, he wondered what was going on. Meanwhile, a man with long dark brown and wore a headband was under a bridge and was seeing Britannian forces mobilizing and heading towards Saitama. He picked up the radio next to him.
"Aoyama, it's me," The long haired man said, "they're moving in."
"Okay, thanks for the heads up," Keitaro said on the other line.
Saitama Ghetto
Keitaro was looked at the radio and turned to Naoto.
"Looks like they are their way here," Keitaro said, "it's just as you predicted Naoto."
"Yeah, okay," Naoto said, "let's see if they're going to say anything on the news and in the meanwhile, have your group begin the evacuation and I'll give Ohgi and Zero a call."
"Right," Keitaro said as he moved and gave direction to his group.
Meanwhile, Jinta was on a roof of a building and he was seeing Britannian forces moving in.
"Here they are," Jinta said,
Jinta picked up something from his pocket and it was his cell phone as it rang and he looked at the caller ID.
G-1 Mobile Base
A meeting was taking place in the bridge with Cornelia sitting on the throne with Guilford standing next to her and with Darlton and Cornelia's staff officers standing by the console.
"The Saitama Ghetto is completely surrounded," Darlton reported, "The Yamato Alliance has their hideout here. Half the people there are cooperating with them. In this situation…"
"What will be the effect of overall production?" Cornelia asked.
"Primary sector output should decrease by 0.2%."
"Within expectation you mean…very well," Cornelia responded and then looked over three men who were staff members who worked under Clovis, "You all participated in the Shinjuku Incident, correct?"
The staff officers gave a slight bow to Cornelia.
"Yes and we appreciate your great mercy Princess Cornelia," One of the staff officers said.
"Spare me," Cornelia replied with contempt towards the three staff officers, "do not think you're off the hook considering the fact you three were accessories to what my brother Clovis was doing."
The three men flinched.
"Besides," Cornelia continued, "that wasn't what I was asking. What I am asking you is this," Cornelia looked at the monitor, "Do you think this is similar?"
The three staff officers who served Clovis were confused.
"To the conditions of Shinjuku," Cornelia clarified.
HiTV Studio, Tokyo Settlement
"Military authorities report that they are surrounding the Saitama Ghetto which is hiding the terrorists," An anchorwoman reported, "As Viceroy Cornelia is on the scene as well, entry to that area has been restricted. The full scale assault will begin in two hours. Consequently, the following areas will have their power cut for the time being…"
"I understand in giving the report about the operation but why announce the time for it?" A crewman asked.
"They're trying to provoke Zero," Diethard answered, "it's obvious."
Lelouch and Nunnally's residence, Ashford Academy
Lelouch and Nunnally were watching the news while CC was placing a stamp on the card for Pizza Hut and Lelouch narrowed his eyes and clenched. Lelouch's cell phone rang and he answered it when he saw the caller ID.
"Naoto?" Lelouch spoke.
Naoto spoke with Lelouch on the other line.
"I see…I understand," Lelouch said, "…yes…that's right…we'll be there quickly. Continue working with your friend and his group and we'll make haste to get there," Lelouch hung up his phone and looked narrowed his eyes, "I see now, so this is your answer Cornelia."
"Hmm?" CC looked over to Lelouch, "Lelouch, is something wrong? You look so serious."
Nunnally looked over to Lelouch and was worried, "Lelouch, is this…"
"I'm calling Rai and Kallen, we need to go Saitama now," Lelouch said, "Cornelia is intentionally provoking me as Zero."
"Wait, do you think that Cornelia is planning to…?" Nunnally asked with worry.
Lelouch looked at Nunnally with a grim expression and Nunnally knew what that meant and she was mortified in what their older half sister was planning.
"I'm pretty sure that is exactly what Cornelia is doing, however…by working together with the Yamato Alliance," Lelouch grinned, "we'll cause her plan to backfire."
G-1 Mobile Base
"Zero is a criminal with a flair for the theatrics," Cornelia said, "I've recreated the conditions of Shinjuku in order to draw him out. If he's the type who's overconfident, then he will definitely come and try to kill me."
"Viceroy, you would risk your own life like this?" One of Clovis's former staff officers asked surprised.
"War is struggle between pride and life," Cornelia explained.
Naoto's Base
Ohgi was on the phone talking to Naoto and Ohgi was surprised when Naoto informed him what was going on and then he nodded when Naoto asked him something.
"Sure Naoto," Ohgi said, "I'll be there as quickly as I can and…"
Ohgi looked over and saw the others and nodded.
"Right…" Ohgi said.
Ohgi hung up the phone and went to the others.
"What did Naoto say, Ohgi?" Minami asked.
"Naoto and Zero are going to work with the Yamato Alliance," Ohgi said, "it seems that Cornelia is intentionally creating the same condition like with Shinjuku and that means," Ohgi frowned, another massacre."
The others were shocked and didn't like what they heard.
"She's planning to do what?" Yoshida asked.
"Another massacre?" Minami asked, "Just like what happened in Shinjuku?"
"Yes, unless we help protect the people in Saitama there, another Shinjuku massacre will occur. I'm going to head over and assist them."
"Wait Ohgi," Inoue said.
"Inoue?" Ohgi asked.
"…Is there any I can help?"
"Huh?"
"Yeah, me too," Sugiyama asked, "I think it would be easier if more people help."
"I agree," Minami said.
"You guys…" Ohgi said amazed.
"We talked about what you and Naoto said and what you Zero proposed," Yoshida said, "and we been impressed ever since Zero rescued Kururugi and exposed the truth about Clovis and the fact that by working with him, we succeeded in fighting about the Britannian forces."
"So with that in mind," Minami said, "we want to join as well."
Ohgi smiled, "Thank you. I'm sure Naoto will be happy as well and I'm sure Zero will as well," Ohgi then looked at Tamaki who was grumpy and had his arms folded, "what about you Tamaki?"
Tamaki sighed, "I do admit that Zero seems to be real deal and I want to make Britannia pay for the Japanese blood they've spilled. Okay, I'm in."
"All right, then we need to hurry to Saitama," Ohgi said.
"Right," The others said in unison.
Saitama Ghetto
Naoto put away the cell phone and nodded to Keitaro and then Keitaro faced the members of the Yamato Alliance. There was also a man who wore a brown suit and was bald.
"Is what you're saying true?" The man asked.
"Yes, we know for a fact that Cornelia will hunt us down and plan to kill all the civilians here as well," Keitaro informed.
"And this happening because of you people?" The man asked upset, "All this time, you people of the Yamato Alliance was hiding out here and now they think that we're cooperating with you."
"I do apologize," Keitaro said with regret, "we never meant for it to happen but this is why we need your help and getting the people out of here."
"We set up routes that you and the people can travel in without them knowing and it will get you out of Saitama," Naoto said.
The man frowned, "If Cornelia is doing this, then would that mean she may have some dirty secret and it was because you people found out?"
"Actually, the real reason she's doing she's doing this is to lure Zero into her trap," Jinta informed as he appeared before them.
"Zero?" The man asked surprised.
Lelouch's Room, Ashford Academy
Lelouch were putting things away in his briefcase while CC was lying on his bed watching him.
"You're really going to go?" CC asked, "Why would you do that when you yourself know that it's a provocation to lure you into their hands?"
"Cornelia is going out of her way to call me out and her way to do it…is to recreate that damn incident that happened in Shinjuku," Lelouch explained, "however it won't go as Cornelia has planned. I'm sure that she is certain that I would be overconfident and make an attempt to kill her however she will realize that I'm not one to fall for such a false ploy. I know she's not like Clovis."
"So what are you going to do?"
"We'll give her a surprise," Lelouch said with a smile, "I'll play along and take her invite but that will be all. I've already sent Nunnally, Rai, and Kallen ahead and thanks to Naoto's insight with the cooperation of the Yamato Alliance and the helping aid that will occur with Ohgi and the others, we'll give them a run for their money, also if I'm lucky, I'll actually get close to Cornelia and ask her what I need to know."
"About your mother's death?" CC asked.
"Yes, Clovis did mention when I had him under my Geass that Cornelia did conduct an investigation on my mother's murder. I want to know what she learned and also I want to know why the hell she withdrew the guards on that day."
"If you can get close to Cornelia…"
"Yes…which I know it will be difficult and her reputation as earned her to be known as the Witch of Britannia and the Goddess of Victory and add to the fact that she has her personal knight, Gilbert G.P. Guilford who is known as Spearhead of Britannia and her military advisor, General Andreas Darlton with her, it just makes it difficult but I am willing to fight them since that what it will take," Lelouch grinned, "I need to create the conditions for myself and my allies for our advantage."
"Tell me Lelouch, defeating Britannia or discovering your mother's murderer, which is more important to you?"
"They are equal of importance to me," Lelouch answered, "we already discussed this CC, not one is important than the other."
"Hmmmm….."
Lelouch sighed, "The Britannian Imperial Family compete to see who will become the next sovereign of Britannia…although really in actuality, he's making them fight, yes my father, Charles zi Britannia."
Lelouch frowned and clenched his fists thinking about his father's cold glare.
Flashback: Eight years ago, Throne Room, Pendragon Imperial Palace
"It's what it means to be royalty," Charles said to Lelouch.
Lelouch clenched his teeth and his fists in anger.
"So that's it," Lelouch said, "if that how you desire it then I don't want to be your heir," Lelouch looked at his father with hatred, "I give up my claim to the throne!"
Lelouch's declaration shocked and stunned the people in the throne room.
"I despise the fighting and scheming of who will succeed you Father and the fact that you're in actuality making us fight! Well I want no part of it, I've had enough!"
Flashback End
"That is a fact," Lelouch said as closed his briefcase.
"Still that is the strength of Britannia, is it not?" CC commented, "The one who is the last one standing is the one that will be the next ruler of Britannia."
"That's right, the weak ones loses and are cast out," Lelouch said, "that's the kind thing that goes on within the Royal Family."
"Well that's Britannia, that's the world they live in. Survival of the fittest is the most essential rule of all."
Lelouch slammed his hand on his table in response.
"If that's how it is then what would have happen to Nunnally?" Lelouch asked in anger as he thought about shattered Nunnally was when their mother died, "Should I have just abandon my sister just because she was frail? Just because she was once weak and couldn't get over the trauma of our mother's murder? I refuse to accept that. I refuse to accept that showing compassing and understanding is a sign of weakness. I refuse to accept what my father and his Britannia stands for. If that's how they want it to be, then I'll crush them and destroy their arrogant and shallow notions."
Lelouch was about to leave but then he heard a click. Lelouch was surprised and then he turned and he raised an eyebrow when he saw that CC had a gun and she was pointing it at him.
"CC, what the hell are you doing?" Lelouch asked as he saw it as an annoyance.
That's it for this chapter. Next chapter: In Saitama, Lelouch as Zero and his group along with the Yamato Alliance take on Cornelia's forces.