Chapter 1: Battle Los Angeles
The history of the Imperial Family is rife with deceit and murder, climbing their way to the top, walking through the bloody path to be the rightful Emperor or Empress. Prince Charles and Prince Victor was victim of this, witnessing their parent's death, but before dying, their father told his two sons of his dreams of changing Britannia from within, change to serve the people, change for the sake of the commoners, and change for the better.
The brothers took his last word at heart, and so they grew, fighting their way to the throne, gaining power and gaining supporters, until they succeeded in their quest in becoming rightful rulers, but there is no victory without sacrifice, for the efforts costs Victor's life, his last words to his brother: "Fulfill father's dreams". Once he's Emperor, he began some massive changes, no more discrimination, bring down corruption, heavy penalty for anyone engaging in or a part of illegal and illicit activities, abolishing the Number-Area system. Though it takes years and some resistance from the opposition, the changes finally take place.
He even has new words, which are: Family, Duty, Honour, and Wisdom. And he encourages anyone to follow these words, giving the empire a set of good morals. With all of these new policies and changes, the Holy Britannian Empire is now a whole different nation.
With the abolishment of the Number-Area system, colonies now have regained their name and pride, though still part of the Empire, the reason is mostly because of Charles' tax policies, greatly reducing taxes on both the aristocrats and commoners, the Emperor's belief that a rich population will make the country rich, with his tax policies and free marketing, many became wealthy in just a few years.
Britannia also became much friendlier with the other nations, forming an alliance with Russia, able to negotiate a defensive pact and trading agreements with the ever-neutral Australia, make friendly relations with many countries in the Middle East, and manage to reduce the hostilities between the EU.
On the year of August 10, 2010 atb, tensions between China and Japan have reached a boiling point, with China launching an invasion on the Japanese Islands, intending to turn it into a colony and gain access to their large Sakuradite resources. Britannia, Russia, the EU and other countries have come to an agreement that China must be stop, the three nations launched a coordinated assault, European armies will join with Russian forces to penetrate China's northern borders, and Britannia will send a large armada to aid Japan and drive the Chinese out.
It was this war that the Britannian Empire revealed a new weapon, the Knightmare Frame, an armoured unit capable of fast mobility and manoeuvre, with it; the Britannian forces were able to drive the Chinese out of Japan in just two weeks.
With the odds against them, the Chinese Federation quickly surrendered and sue for peace, after the war, the Chinese government pay a hefty amount for reparations, the most of it goes to Japan for the damages done. Since that event, Britannia and Japan became close allies.
And so, for many years, the Britannian Empire enjoyed an era of peace and prosperity.
Holy Britannian Empire
Febuary 22, 2017 atb
Emperor Charles zi Britannia is in his throne room discussing internal matters. "Well, let's get started, what's the news for today?" he asks his old friend and ally Bismark Waldstein, the Knight of One.
"Not much your Majesty." He said as he continues on. "Two major drug cartels are finally apprehended in Mexico, crime rate decreased significantly in the Philippines thanks to Lord Rodrigo, and construction of the new super Carrier is completed, they like to know what name would you give it."
The Emperor thought about the name for a moment, then smiles and said. "Victor, the name for this new ship will be Victor, in the honour of my brother."
"Of course, your Majesty. And also, the delegates from Japan, EU, Russia, MEF, and Australia have arrived this morning, and are coming here."
"Good, prepare to welcome our guest then." He said as Bismark continues with the lists, a new Knightmare Frame is produced, New York is still number one in the richest cities, and two great houses has declared unity through marriage, another normal day for the Empire.
Los Angeles is the place of Hollywood, home of many celebrities, dozens of film studios, large parks, large beaches, and Disneyland, thousands of tourist and vacationers from around the world would come here to have a nice and great time, spending time in the beach or park, and hoping to meet their favourite actors.
In a newly open museum, the Third Prince Clovis la Britannia is bragging to his half siblings and fellow artist of his paintings, a fine works of art as anyone would say, he drags Lelouch, Euphemia and Nunnaly along the halls pointing out his favorite arts with their Imperial Guards following them. "There is no need to rush, Clovis, these paintings aren't going anywhere." Lelouch said to his elder brother.
"But some these are going somewhere, my dear brother, for example that one will go to Australian museum, this one was bought by a Russian businessman, and this one-" He pointed to a painting that he drew himself. "-Will go to Paris for an exhibition next week."
While admiring the painting of a palace, Nunnaly notices a Japanese boy walking up to them. "Euphy, your boyfriend is here." The young princess giggled as Euphemia blushes.
"Quite you!" Euphemia whispered. She and Suzaku Kururugi have two years before, when the Japanese delegates arrived to discuss some policies with the Emperor, During that time the two have been keeping in touch, sending letters, calling through phone, it's easy to see that they like each other.
Suzaka came and bowed slightly at the royal siblings. "Good day your Highness, I am very honored that you invited me here."
"And I'm happy that you're here, Suzaku." The Third Princess smiled as she came closer to him.
Clovis suddenly speaks up. "Well, I think me, Lelouch and Nunnaly better be going, we understand that you two don't want to be disturb." The three leave the scene waving as they go Euphemia waves back as both she and Suzaku are now blushing brightly.
Itami Davis is a soldier in service to the Britannian Infantry Division, he joined so he can make his father proud, who also happens to save his mother during the Chinese invasion of Japan. But for now, he's currently off duty and is visiting a comic book and video game store; upon entering he met his friends and comic geeks. "It's good to see that you're here, the new edition of Nyte Blade is here!" The store owner, Sheldon, said to him.
"Awesome, I came just in time didn't I?" The off-duty soldier said to his geeky friend.
Another of Itami's friend came forward with a box in his hand. "Yeah, and not only that, the new sequel of Iron Fist came out this week!" Lenard said as he showed Itami a box with the label "Iron Fist, Bloody Vengeance".
"This day just keeps better, nothing will ruin this day!" Itami said as Sheldon prepares the TV and game console, the three then began to play Iron Fist Bloody Vengeance and reading Nyte Blade comics, while drinking soda and eating pizza, they're having a great time.
Unknown to the people of Los Angeles, a mysterious structure appeared below not far from the mountain that has the Hollywood sign. This structure is a huge gate and it slowly opens, coming through it is a large army wearing Roman like armor, accompanied this group are creatures that exist only in myth and stories: dragons, ogres, orcs, goblins and other beings.
The general take one look at the city then turns to his army. "Warriors! Our great and glorious Emperor has given us a task to conquer the new world beyond the Gate! This city will be the first to fall, and be under our rule! Go! And slay every savage you see! Go! And take whatever riches you may find! Go! And claim this land in the name of the Saderan Empire!"
After that speech the army of men and beast gave a loud roar and war cry as they charged towards the city. The general watches with sadistic glee when the slaughter began, dragon riders fly through the sky, cavalry charging through the streets, archers raining down arrows, beasts killing all in their path, and some committed despicable act of rape towards their female victims.
The only group who opposed these atrocious acts are Colt Formal and his men, they look on with disgust at the Saderan who done heinous acts against these people. "What are your orders my Lord?" A man next to him said.
Colt only sighs as he turns to his second in command. "We have no choice but to take part in this senseless slaughter, go, but don't prolong their suffering, make it quick and clean." That is the only honorable thing to do, if he disobey, if he defy them now, then his home Italica will be burned to the ground, its people enslaved, and his only daughter will met a terrible fate. "And also, there be no acts of looting or raping, understood?"
His second in command nodded. "Yes, my Lord, we are not animal like these Imperials." He gazes at the Saderans with contempt then turn to his men. "Alright lads, go and assist them, but make the enemy's death quick." With that Colt's army moved in.
The army of Italica is small, numbering only two thousand, when he received the summons from the empire, Lord Formal only brought five hundred with him, he is having this sinking feeling that the campaign for conquest beyond the Gate might not go well, and seeing this city it only confirms that.
He went and approaches the Saderan general Cadmus Quinten who is ordering some warriors to set up a base of operations. "General, if I may, do you think it's wise to attack them without provocation."
Cadmus turns to him with a harsh glare. "Don't go soft with me Formal, these people are all savages, and therefore they must be subjugated without mercy!"
"But look at this city! It's the biggest one than any other cities in our lands, not to mention that there many structures in there that are taller than all the buildings that I know. And judging by this, I can estimate they have a large and powerful army as well."
"Then we will crush them like we always do! And burn their precious city to the ground!" He then turns to leave and lead the army.
Colt shake is head in disagreement, the general appears to be too arrogant to see reasons, to attack an enemy without knowing what they're capable of is simply foolish, and he predicted that this country might be too powerful for the Saderan Empire to handle.
Lelouch and his siblings were enjoying some dessert at a nearby restaurant, Euphemia and Suzaku are in a different table so the the other three won't ruin the romantic mood, while Clovis is talking about his coming trip to Paris, he notice that his Royal Guard Jeremiah Gottwald is talking to his earpiece, he and the other bodyguards seemed distressed, no doubt they're hearing what Jeremiah is saying through his earpiece. Lelouch leaned a bit close and listen to him.
"Are you sure about this?" He said in a worried whisper. "How was this even possible? How could they got through our defences?"
Lelouch is now listening intently to him. "Contact the military immediately and inform his Imperial Majesty, I'm taking the Princes and Princesses along with Suzaku Kururugi to Hardan's Palace." He looks at Villeta and nods.
Villeta then contact someone through her earpiece. "Kewell, get the transport here in the Jolly's Cafe ASAP, we have an emergency."
Jeremiah then informs the royal siblings. "I hate to ruin your desserts your highness but we must go!"
"Go? But I'm getting to a good part of my story; let's stay for a couple of minutes." Clovis said as he eats a spoonful of ice cream.
Before Lelouch could say a word, Jeremiah's attention is turned to his earpiece again. "Yes, the transport will arrive in a minute. What? They penetrated this far? Alright, we'll be there fast." He turns to Clovis again. "Your highness, I must insist that we must relocate to safe place and-"
He didn't finish when they heard screaming outside the cafe, they look out the window and see people running, police car and emergency vehicle passing by. In less than two second Kewell arrived driving a limo. "What's going on?" Nunnaly said, wondering what's the commotion is about.
"Jeremiah, I heard you before, are we being attacked?" Lelouch said though he already knows the answer.
"Yes."
"A-Attacked? By who?" Clovis couldn't believe it, someone have the audacity to launch an assault here in the mainland, not to mention that this enemy just attack a city that is very close to a military port that docked the Pacific Fleet.
"We don't know yet, that is why we must leave."
Without further question, the group head outside to get in the vehicle, the limousine is accompanied by two cars used by the Imperial Guards and the secret service. When they got near the limo they heard a loud roar up ahead, they were shock upon seeing a creature that only exist in stories, a dragon, flying above them, then they look at their left and saw warriors in Roman-like attire attacking civilians, about dozen of enemy cavalry began charging at the royal party with spears and swords.
"Take them down!" Villeta and two guards began firing their pistols at the charging enemy, despite being outnumbered Villeta and the others manage to kill them.
"Get in, quickly!" Jeremiah said as they went inside the limo.
Once they're all inside, the limo and its escort quickly made a getaway. "I don't understand this, why are the enemy using swords and spears, it doesn't make any sense." Lelouch said, utterly confused when they saw the invaders, did they come out a time warp or something. Nunnaly hug him, scared because of the experience.
"I have no idea, we'll have found out later on once we sort this mess." Clovis said who is dumbstruck when he saw the dragon.
The three cars suddenly stop dead in their tracks. "Mike! Why did you stop?" Kewell shouted through his communicator.
"These Roman wannabe assholes just block the street; they're forming some kind of wall with their shields."
"Then ram right through them!" Kewell ordered.
The front car hastily sped up with the two other following behind, Mike rammed through the enemy's shield wall with ease, unfortunately, one spear manage to break through the windshield and impales Mike in the throat which resulting in a horrible car crash. "Mike!" Marika who seated next to her brother cried out when she saw this.
They would've stop to help them but there's too many enemy and their primary concern is the safety of the royal siblings. Suzaku comforted Euphy in his arms, Nunnaly face was wet with tears, and Clovis is still processing in what he saw. "The military are preparing and will arrive in fifteen minutes." Liliana Vergamon reported.
"They better come sooner, the situation is getting dire, I keep receiving reports that many of the police blockade and resistance are slowly being overrun, some are falling back or in full retreat." Villeta said.
Without warning, a dragon swoop down and grabs the rear bumper of an escort vehicle, the dragon flew higher lifting the car and released it resulted in the car tumbling forward. "Damn it! They got Tim!" Kewell shouted when he witnessed it through the rear mirror.
"Is there an assault rifle in here?" He got his answer as Liliana hands him one, Jeremiah left his seat and opens the roof access and go through it, he aims his gun at the dragon and began firing, he manage to shot the rider but it took a whole clip to kill the dragon. "That's for Mike and Tim!" He retreats back and rest in the seat.
Cadmus smirks when he saw his army delve deeper into the enemy's city, they're slowly gaining ground, they only received minor casualties, and captured some of these savages to be sold to slavery, he turns to Colt. "Your fears are misplaced, Formal, our forces are driving any of their resistance back."
"It's likely that they're fighting town guards, you and I know that town guards don't have the capabilities to hold off an invasion like this." Colt reasoned, they merely attack by surprise, he would guess that the army of this land will arrive at any moment.
The Saderan general thought about it for a moment. "Well, if that's your assumption then we'll have to prepare once they arrive." He glace back to the city saw one structure that caught his eye. "Perhaps that palace will provide better counter against the army that you fear." Cadmus didn't give Colt a chance to speak as he turns to his lieutenants. "Tell our forces to lay siege on that palace, use ogres to breach the gates, kill everyone inside, and set defensive positions around it immediately."
"Yes General." The lieutenants said as he orders horsemen and dragon riders to bring the order to their forces.
There are many present in the throne room, Charles and his wives, a handful of members from the Knights of the Rounds, a number of nobles, and the foreign delegates. They discuss numerous topics, but the talks came to an abrupt end when one of the Knights of the Round, Monica, tells him about the sudden assault on Los Angeles, everyone who heard her are shocked, she then reinforce it by activating the hologram projector from the ceilings.
The holographic screen shows what was happening in Los Angeles through many security cameras, news reporter, police dash cams, and recently uploaded internet videos, needless to say that everyone in the room who saw this were horrified and disgust by what the enemy is doing, a massacre is what they're seeing.
"What madness is this?" Nonette said as she saw a a woman is being stripped by these animals and then raped, while her boyfriend is forced to watch then got beheaded, this action made her blood boil.
Michele Manfredi watches with disgust, he watches these invaders charging through the streets in their horses butchering every innocent bystander in their path, trampling them, slaying them with swords.
Victoria li Britannia watches in horror as the screen shows children being devoured by huge, ugly beasts while their parents are being butchered. She looks away, she shouted out. "This can't be real, right? Please tell me that this isn't happening."
The foreign delegates watches with shock, some tried to think that these are fake but what was happening in these screens look too real to be fake, Genbu watched them all and he was disgusted, then he remembered something else. "My son! Where is Suzaku? He is still in Los Angeles."
"Don't worry, sir, I received reports that your son and the royal siblings are heading towards Hardan's Palace." Monica said.
Charles who can't watch the slaughter of his people anymore turns to Bismarck. "How long till the military gets there?" His face is filled with rage and this surprises Bismarck who never the Emperor this angry before.
"Less the fifteen minutes your Majesty." Bismarck replied.
Marianne then stood up. "Then make it sooner! My children and our countrymen are in peril!" She marches through the door, intending to go to the besieged city in her Knightmare and wipe these barbarians out. She was also followed by Victoria li Britannia, Gabrielle la Britannia, Nonette Enneagram, Dorothea Earnts, Andrea Farnese and Michelle Manfredi.
Hardan's Palace is a five story structure built on top of a hill overlooking the city, with a nice community park surrounding it, and a nice view of the Hollywood sign, it isn't just a tourist attraction, it have the offices of governing officials and also serves as a headquarters for the police. What's left of the Imperial convoy arrived through the underground parking lot, the occupants left the limo as went up the higher levels, as they pass by the main entrance and they saw a crowd of people trying to get through demanding answers.
As they pass by the police command center, Lelouch heard many of the emergency broadcast and communications from multiple police officers on the field.
"Back up! We need back up!"
"Command! We are taking heavy casualties!"
"We're being overrun!"
"We are falling back! We can't hold them off!"
"Command, be advised, a large number of the enemy are regrouping and heading towards Hardan's Palace!'
At this point Lelouch stops and enters the room, he have do something to help. "What is the situation in here?" He demanded, some of the officers turns their attention and are surprise to see him.
The man who lead them is Johnson Monroe who answered. "Your Highness, please, you must take a shuttle and leave this place, we can take care of the situation." He appears to be nervous, either because of the prince or the fact that the whole situation is becoming more complicated.
"Lelouch, what are you doing?" Clovise asks, surprised by his half-brother's action.
Lelouch ignored him as he address them. "I'm not leaving until I know the current situation at hand." He awaits their answer.
Jeremiah then backs his prince. "Your Prince wants answers, and its best that you give them now." He said sternly,
Lelouch appreciates his support as this got the desired effect as Johnson now told them all he knows. "It's not going well my Prince, despite the fact that the enemy are only armed with melee weapons such as swords and spears they have the advantage of sheer numbers, and our police officers are overwhelmed, we calculated that their numbers could be forty thousands, maybe even more, many reports came that about twenty thousand is coming here to attack Hardan's Palace."
"I see, and now I want to know the total number of police in this palace, what kind equipment do you have, is there any defence turrets, do you have armored vehicles, any Knightmares?" Lelouch asks. "And what time till the military arrives?"
Johnson took deep breath and began answering all of the prince's questions. "Twelve hundred, both police officers and SWAT units, but the majority of them are out there trying to maintain order leaving only three hundred; for the equipment, the armory contains many riot shields, pepper spray, tear gas, pistols, shotguns and submachine guns with plenty of ammo, a few sniper rifle, and some few C4s; there are sixteen defence turret, eight missile launchers and eight machine guns; we have eleven APC, eight are armed with machine-gun while three are armed with grenade launchers; as for the Knightmares, we only have four Glasgows."
He takes one deep breath again. "And the military will arrive in twelve minutes, but the enemy are coming here with great numbers in about five minutes, they might take over this palace before our military arrives."
Lelouch thinks of a plan fast before the enemy arrives at their gates, in just a few seconds he then issues his orders. "The best we can do is to delay them as long as possible, I want all the turrets armed, I want all APC and Knightmares manned and on the yard, I want all officers armed with the best gear, I want snipers on the roof, and I'm certain that our enemy are going to use bow and arrow so start building barricades, use police cars, tables, chairs, book shelves, anything that can be used for cover."
Anyone in the room then scrambles and runs in different directions, arming themselves and setting up barricade. "I want those people who are outside the gate to come inside and take shelter, our enemies are killing anyone in their path and it'll be a bloodbath if the civilians are still out there."
"I understood my Prince." Johnson tells the guards from his earpiece to let the civilians in.
"Send an order to all officers in the field, they must hold their ground as long as possible, and save many civilians as they can, if they're about to be overwhelmed then they must barricade themselves inside any buildings."
"It will be done your Highness." Johnson ordered every dispatcher in the room to give the Prince's orders to every police in the city.
Lelouch turns his attention to his siblings and Imperial Guards who are impressed. "I must say, Lelouch, you're a natural commander." Clovis compliments.
"Thank you, but enough about that, you four must take a shuttle and get out of here."
"I don't want to be known as the Prince who left his little brother behind, no, I'll stay, even the only thing I do is fight the enemy with a pistol. Yes, our presence here can be a morale booster for these officers." Clovis points and asks one police officers. "You there, where is the armory, I want to be ready once the enemy began their siege."
"I- Uh- Right this way your Highness."
Nunnaly approaches his big brother and hugs him. "We'll stay too, big brother."
"No! You will leave with Euphy and Suzaku."
"Actually, I'm planning on staying and assist you, you're going to need every help in this upcoming battle." Suzaku said. "And don't try to argue your Highness, I already contacted my father that I'm going to help, though he was angry that I'm putting myself in danger, I stand by my decisions."
Lelouch merely sigh as he told Suzaku what to do. "Fine, go and get some weapon, and also a riot shield." The Japanese teen nods and went to the armory.
"Euphy, Nunnaly, please, go and take the shuttle." He ordered.
The two Princess look hesitant but followed nonetheless. "But what about Suzaku?" Euphemia said with worry.
"Don't worry; I'll make sure nothing bad happen to him."
A dragon rider flew down and landed near Cadmus and Colt. "General, we've done as you ask, about forty thousand are now marching toward the palace."
Cadmus was smiling while Colt's expression remains neutral. "Good, I want the reserve to come and join the siege."
"Yes General." And the dragon rider is off.
Not counting the army from Italica, the Legion is sixty thousand strong, Cadmus sent only twenty thousand to test the enemy's combat strength, when he saw how they easily destroy anything in their path he send a second wave numbering thirty thousand warriors to push further, he kept the ten thousand men behind in case they need reinforcements or rear guard, now he's sending the rest to the palace and ordered one of his lieutenants to plant the banner of the Saderan Empire once they taken the palace, he was smiling, a great victory will be won today.
Hardan's Palace is now fortified, police officers are now in their positions, there are also some handful of off duty soldiers from the Britannian Infantry division, Itami Davis is stationed behind a barricade facing the gate, he killed a few of Roman looking soldiers before driving his friends to safety and now he's ready to fight. The wall surrounding the palace is made up of bricks and iron bars, brick wall reaching chest height and metal fence all the way up, making it easy to fire a gun and defend.
"Prepare yourself! Here they come!" Lelouch yelled as he raised his pistol. "But hold your fire!"
They littered one area of the road with plastic bags, they put one C4 inside each of these bags then filled them with screws and nails to increase their lethality, now a normal enemy would realize immediately about the improvise death trap, but Lelouch have witness these opponents and their weapons, how quickly they've been shot down by his bodyguards, he guessed that these enemy never saw a gun before and no doubt that they don't know what an bomb is, let alone an improvise explosive device.
And sure enough the enemy is marching toward the palace completely ignoring the plastic bags under their feet, once that area is now filled with medieval soldiers Lelouch activated the C4s, the bags explode in an instant sending shrapnel everywhere, leaving a hundred of these Roman wannabes dead, some are missing a limb and others still alive but are all bleeding to death. Though instead of retreating, the enemy just charge at them.
Lelouch have hoped that the explosion will cause them to retreat buying them time, but it appears that they're determine to capture this palace. "Alright! Open fire!" And they all fired their guns killing every single enemy who are charging at them, some officers are shooting from the windows, Knightmare and APC are unleashing hell, turrets shoots endless stream of bullets. Lelouch then contact some men in his earpiece. "Snipers! Concentrate your fire on those giant beast and any possible commanders!"
"Yes your Highness!"
Lelouch look to his left and saw Clovis firing his pistol at the horde, looking to his right is Suzaku with a riot shield in his left hand while firing a submachine gun, all of the Imperial Guard are participating as well using pistols or submachine gun, Jeremiah is the only one with the assault rifle. He then hears a distant roar, looking up he saw two dragon flying down at them. "K1 and K2! Take down those dragons!" He ordered.
Two Knightmare then raised their weapon and began shooting at the flying beasts, one dragon crashed on the ground in front of the entrance where Lelouch is present, the rider is unharmed during the crash and unsheathed his sword intending to slice anyone in his path, but he was immediately gunned down by Lelouch, Clovis and Suzaku.
Making sure that the rider is dead Lelouch turns to Jeremiah. "How much longer?"
"Four minutes!" He said.
Looking back at his enemies, Lelouch saw from the distance that the enemy are arming their bows then set them loose, he see that there are so many arrows but knew that it can be easily be blocked. "Arrows! Take cover!" He, Clovis and Suzaku hid behind an overturned table, the defenders quickly ducked behind barricades, cars, walls, Knightmares, defense turrets, and SWAT and police officers with riot shields.
The barrage of arrows lasted ten seconds. "Clear!" Corporal Itami Davis yelled out. He saw from a distance that the enemy have a few huge catapult and ballistas set up. "Your Highness! I see some heavy weaponry behind their lines!"
Lelouch stood up a little, looks through his binoculars and indeed saw them. "Fire the missiles! Target those heavy siege weaponry!" After he utter those words, multiple missiles launched from the turrets and rained down on the catapults and ballistas.
They all go up and aim their guns at the enemy who are now advancing in a shield wall formation. "The Phalanx formation, that kind of tactic is only effective in ancient times when guns aren't invented yet." Clovis said looking at the formation that he read in history books.
"Looks like they'll going to learn the hard way that wooden shields are useless against metal bullets. All units return fire!" Lelouch commands as they fired their weapons again, and as expected, the shield wall formation is practically useless against modern weaponry as the defenders easily decimated the enemy troops.
Though they may killed at least over a thousand, the enemy is still determine to take the palace and go on full out assault. "These guys are incredibly stubborn, when are they going to realized that they can't win and start retreating." Lilianna said, optimistic that they'll be able hold out until the reinforcements arrive.
"Either way, they're going to die for their crimes." Villeta said, she's been hearing reports that these enemies are not only butchering her fellow countrymen but raping women and enslaving innocent people.
"P4! Tear gas!" Lelouch ordered as five police officers fired five canisters that explode on impact; the tear gas is helping the defenders as it limits the attacks, rendering some of the enemies unable to fight. "How much time is left?"
"One minute left, your Highness!" Marika said while firing her gun.
Lelouch felt a little relief when he heard that, he then addressed all the defenders. "Just one minute remains! Stand your ground! Help is almost here!"
Everyone who heard him now fought harder, killing every enemy who approaches them, the enemy is still stubborn in their relentless assault even though a pile of bodies is beginning to form.
Though it seems reinforcements arrive thirty seconds early as the defenders can hear fighter jets soaring above, two jets swoop down and drops explosives on the enemy who are laying siege on Hardan's Palace, the four gunships flew down and fire their mini-guns at the enemies below, transport aircraft and VTOLS landed on the park dropping off soldiers and Knightmares who all began engaging the enemy, everyone in the palace cheered at the sight of the reinforcements. Then a familiar voice spoke to Clovis and Lelouch through the communicator. "I hope I'm not too late, are you all fine down there?"
"Cornelia! Your timing could've been better." Lelouch was delighted in hearing her sister's voice as he saw her inside the Knightmare that landed just outside the gate.
"This isn't over yet, Lelouch, we still have to drive these animals out of this city, and save our people who have been captured." Her Knightmare turns and leads her forces. "The rest of you should rest, you all earned it."
"Of course, my dear sister." Clovis said as he went inside the palace. "Now, will you excuse me, I'll go inside and get some nice tea, i need calm my nerves."
Suzaku took out a soda can from a broken vendor machine, and leaned on the wall. "I'm glad that's over." He as he drinks some soda.
"Yes, though I pray that Cornelia arrive in time save our people." Lelouch looks to the sky as many aircraft flying by, providing air support for the ground units in the city.
Colt Formal's fears came true, the army of these country have arrived and they're much advance than he anticipated, metal dragons and birds, and flying ships swarm the sky, dropping off soldiers and iron giants who are using strange magic in annihilating their forces, many of the Saderans and demi-humans are returning with grievous wounds, some even went insane, he was rather fortunate that he ordered his warriors to stay close and not go deep in the city, close enough that they can escape.
He quickly issues an order to his second in command. "I want all of our men to retreat; this army is too advance and too vast." The man nod as he ordered all men to fall back. "You go too, Elric, if I'm not back in an hour then lead our remaining men back to Italica and strengthen the defenses."
Elric look hesitant. "But my Lord! Why stay, when you can leave now?"
"I'm not leaving until I insure that all of our men are safely behind the Gate, Go!" He ordered but hastily said some more. "And if I'm not back, send a message to my daughter... Tell her... I'm sorry." The chances of not seeing her again is great, another reason why he's staying is because he want to try in negotiating peace with this nation, so that way, this nation will focus their wrath on the Saderan Empire instead of his home.
"I... Yes, as you wish, my Lord." With that Elric went back to the Gate along with many Italican warriors.
The sight of fleeing Italicans enrages Cadmus as went to confront Colt about this treachery. "What is the meaning of this? Formal, why are your men retreating?" He demanded.
"I'm merely saving their lives, and you should do the same."
Though this only enrages the general further. "I am NOT a coward!"
Colt just shook his head. "Then you are a fool! Look at this army whom you call savages, their forces are massive, their warriors uses strange magic that can kill a man without coming near them, they have ships that fly, they have metal giants and dragons that easily destroy many of your warriors."
But Formal's reasoning just fell on the deaf ears of the general who now point a sword at his throat. "Once my army gain victory, I'll have you hanged for treason!"
"Victory? Either your arrogance blinded you from the truth or you're a bigger fool than I thought. Either way you will not survive this battle if you did not order a retreat."
"RETREAT?" Cadmus bellowed. "The Saderan army NEVER retreat! I'll-" He didn't get to finish his sentence as the command tent near them exploded sending them flying and fell flat on the ground.
Colt was helped by two of his men while Cadmus quickly got on his feet, though he's trembling slightly, they saw these flying metal birds soaring with phenomenal speed, then came the strange looking metal dragons and flying objects carrying iron giants, the giants and many soldiers dropped down from their transport and surrounding them, killing anyone who resist.
Colt got a close look at the iron giant, its head opens revealing what appears to be an eye, "a Cyclops?" Colt thought, a man next to him is about to unsheathe his sword but Colt grabbed the man's shoulder and orders all of his men. "No! Everyone, stand down! We cannot win against them; surrender your weapons before they kill you all!"
Seeing the situation they're in, the Italicans quickly dropped their weapons and surrender, a dozen of Saderan followed as well, but many of the warriors who refuse to give up started fighting which result in a merciless death or brutal subjugation. Cadmus with sword in hand turns to these savages with hatred in his eyes. "I am Cadmus Quinten! General of the Saderan Empire! Leader of the fif-"
He get a harsh interruption as one soldier struck him in the face, then three other joined and began beating him on the ground, they stop when another iron giant that wields a huge lance stops near them, though it doesn't have a mouth it spoke to them and many of the Saderans and Italicans are surprise to hear that this giant is a woman, they may not understood what she's saying but it is clear that she's ordering all of her forces to capture all warriors who surrendered, a group of soldiers came near were two of them grabbed Colt and drag him away.
They lost, they suffered a massive defeat, and now many of the Saderans fear for their precious empire, they saw what this nation's army capable of and how many they are, they declare war on this nation without a second thought, and now they will feel this nation's wrath.
Chapter End
AN: So what do you guys think? Is it a bit rushed? Any spelling or grammar mistakes? Reviews are welcomed.
Just to be clear with you all, as you read this story it is an alternate universe that Geass doesn't exist, Charles is a righteous and honorable family man, and the Holy Britannian Empire are the good guys.
And lastly, I want to asks you all about this one thing: Marriage agreement between Lelouch and Pina in order to reduce hostilities? Yes or No?