A/N: Hello everyone I now proudly present my new crossover between Code Geass and V for Vendetta. I am surprised that this is only the second (at the time of publication) story for this section as I honestly there would be more. If I had done this in 2012 when I originally planned it would have been the first but, distractions and complications delayed it until now. Also, I am AGAINST racism and I don't want to offend anyone but, this story will contain racist and other types of potential offensive rhetoric. So, without further ado on with the story.
Disclaimer: I don't own Code Geass or V for Vendetta
Remember, Remember
The Fifth of November
The Gunpowder treason and plot
I know of no reason
Why the Gunpowder treason
Should ever be forgot
"But what of the man? I know his name was Guy Fawkes and I know in 1605 he tried to assassinate Emperor Henry IX. But, who was he really? What was he like? We are told to remember the idea, not the man who failed. He cane be cold. He can be killed and forgotten. But, four-hundred years later an idea can still change the world. I've witnessed first hand the power of ideas. I've seen people killed in the name of them. And die defending them. But you cannot kiss an idea, or touch it, or hold it. Ideas do not bleed. They do not feel pain. They cannot love. And it is not and idea that I miss, It is a man.
It was a warm August night in the Tokyo Settlement. The muggy, humid air made one's clothes stick to their skin as they clung to their bodies. However, tonight was also special; it was only one day before the seventh anniversary of the Britannian invasion of Japan. The war was sparked over Sakuradite and new mechas called Knightmare Frames helped Britannia win a decisive victory. Now, the Japanese were second class citizens in the new Area 11. Two people were preparing for a night out in different ways while Hi-TV employee Diethard Reid was busy spewing government propaganda as he filled in for a sick reporter.
"So, I've read the European Union is so desperate for support due to the recent flooding they've lowered tarrifs against Britannia. They claim this is a gesture of good will." began Diethard, as a man put his mask on.
"The reason for the flooding is nature: survival of the fittest. The Europeans have accepted the weakness called democracy and are no longer the power they once were. Populist elections were the best looking candidate wins, mob rule and moral decay." continued Diethard, as Kallen Stadtfeld burshed her hair.
"Europe has turned into a third-world hellhole where ever mongrel race can infest like vermin." said Diethard, as the man tied a cape around himself.
"Europe was once the beacon of leadership in the world; Europe gave great inventions like the printing press and penicillin, the beautiful arts of the Renaissance and military domination the likes of which have never been seen." continued Diethard, as Kallen slide on a pair of shorts.
"And you want to know why?" asked Diethard rhetorically, as the man opened a drawer.
"Because of democracy." answered Diethard, as Kallen grabbed the handbag which contained a secret switchblade.
"It wasn't the a coincidence or some divine intervention." continued Diethard, as the man pulled out a gun and a clip of ammo.
"Social Darwinism is the essential key to keeping the world moving as it should." said Diethard, as Kallen grabbed her cellphone.
"One the strong survive and those who are too weak to do so must be exterminated." stated Deithard, as the man loaded his gun.
"Britannia has proven it's self as strong: when Julius Caesar invaded our ancestors repelled him, when the traitor George Washington rebelled we crushed him, when Napoleon Bonaparte invade we lived on." explained Diethard, as Kallen quickly checked the time.
"Our glorious Emperor Charles zi Britannia has continued this strength by crushing and conquering the pathetic nation of Japan; another country infested by the plague of democracy." continued Deithard, as the man stared a paper crane.
"As our national motto goes 'War is Peace; Freedom is Slavery; Ignorance is Strenght". The Holy Britannian Empire will always prevail no matter the odds." finished Diethard.
"Bite me!" spat Kallen, angrily shutting off the TV.
After shutting the television off, Kallen left her room and slipped out of the house. She made sure not to wake her step-mother or biological mother i.e. maid. As Kallen departed, she wished she could be sneaking off to the ghetto but, instead was headed to the home of friend Milly Ashford. As Kallen walked down the dark and isolated streets of Minato ward, she passed by two men in red uniforms on the sidewalk. One man had dark skin and orange hair while the other was white with silver hair.
"Damn Britannians. Those bastards think they can just come into our country and steal it." said Kallen to herself.
Kallen could heard the unmistakable sound boots on pavement and realized soldiers were probably following her. Anxiously, she shot down an alleyway to escape.
"Dammit. I hate having to pretend to be sickly. I hate kowtowing to the Britannians. I'm Japanese and I should have to act like a second-class citizen in my own country. Naoto, I miss you big brother." said Kallen to herself.
Kallen didn't notice the man walking in front of her until she bumped into him; a white Britannian with brown hair.
"He's got the same uniform as the others." noticed Kallen.
"Watch it!" snapped the man.
"I'm terrible sorry." said Kallen, resisting the urge to bow.
"Maybe you don't know who the hell I am. My name is Claudio Steven Darlton and I am a Glaston Knight." stated the man.
"Oh shit. I've just hit a freaking knight." said Kallen to herself worried, "I'm terrible sorry Sir Darlton."
"I don't think you realized how much of a mistake you've made." said a blonde man emerging from the shadows.
"Indeed. A pitiful commoner bumping into a knight. How disgraceful." added a blue haired man, standing next to the blonde.
"Allow me to introduce my bothers- Alfred Gregory Darlton and Bart Lawrence Darlton." said Claudio.
"I am terrible sorry but, I really must be going-" began Kallen.
Kallen tried to walkaway but, was suddenly grabbed from behind and forced to her knees. She looked up and realized it was the same to men from earlier.
"The final two Glaston Knights have arrived-David Terrance Darlton and Edgar Nathaniel Darlton." stated Claudio.
"We noticed this girl earlier and she reminded us of somebody." said David.
"Who is that?" asked Alfred.
"That terrorist Naoto Kouzaki." answered Edgar.
"Now that you mention it the resemblance is uncanny." said Bart, as the brothers surrounded Kallen.
"There must be some mistake. My name is Kallen Stadtfeld and my father is Duke Richard Statdfeld." said Kallen, hoping this would work.
The five brothers shared a concerned glance realizing they might have made a terrible mistake. However, at the worst opportune moment, Kallen's phone went off. Claudio pulled out the phone and looked at the caller ID.
"Well, well, well. It's sure odd for the daughter of a duke to have a friend named Tamaki." said Claudio grinning.
"That idiot must be drunk dialing me again! I'll kill him!" declared Kallen angrily to herself.
"Let me as you a question, Ms. Kouzaki." began David, "How much do are know about genetics?"
"Oh shit." said Kallen in horror, unable to grab her knife.
"I like the way you're thinking; if she is a half-breed we can purge the Eleven out of her child anyway." said Edgar.
"How pathetic." spat a mysterious voice.
"Who's there?" asked Claudio.
"Five men ganging up on one girl. Pure cowardice." spat the masked figure as he approached.
"Oh great, some two-bit street performer." said Alfred.
"If having no power is wrong, does having power make you right?" asked the masked man.
"We're not in the mood for whatever psycho mumbo jumbo you're spewing." spat Bart.
"You are mere cowards." shot back the masked man.
"I think we need to teach him as lesson." said David, as he and Edgar pushed Kallen to the ground.
"One less Eleven-loving freak in the world." said Edgar, as the five brothers drew their guns.
"The only ones who should kill, are those who are prepared to be killed!" declared the masked figure as part of his mask slide back, "I command all of you...die!"
A strange glow suddenly engulfed the ally. After a few moments, the Glaston Knights stood at attention and, with smiles on their faces, shot themselves in the head committing suicide.
"What the fuck was that?!" asked Kallen amazed.
"My, what a rude reply to the man who saved who." said the masked man unphased.
"I could have taken them myself." said Kallen.
"I like that defiant attitude. It fits you well." said the masked man.
"Okay, so who the hell are you exactly?" asked Kallen.
"I am Zero!" answered the man, waving his arms for dramatic effect.
"Nice Batman costume but, the Akihabara district is over in Chiyoda." said Kallen, standing up.
"Why, I was just headed to Chiyoda myself." said Zero, "Perhaps, you would care to join me?"
"I have somewhere I have to be." answered Kallen.
"But a gentlemen should escort a lady especially to a performance like I am about to give." replied Zero.
"You sure like like a performer." noted Kallen.
"Thank you Miss Kouzaki." said Zero.
"How did you know my name?" asked Kallen, grabbing her knife.
"You stated your name to the Glaston Knights and you are the younger sister of Naoto Kouzaki." answered Zero.
"I never said we were related. My father is a Duke and my surname is Stadtfeld." said Kallen.
"When I called you Kouzaki you specifically asked know I knew "your name" so any attempts at hiding your identity know are futile." explained Zero.
"Damn. He's good." said Kallen under her breath.
"My look at the time. It's nearly midnight. I must be going." said Zero,walking away.
"Wait!" called Kallen, "I'll see your little show. Just a token of gratitude for helping me." said Kallen.
"Let's be off." said Zero.
Zero and Kallen quietly slipped through the warm Tokyo night being sure not be caught. The entire time, Kallen was busy trying to figure out who exactly this Zero person was. Thus, she didn't realize they had arrived at their destination until almost bumping to Zero.
"Here is where my performance will occur." said Zero.
"But, this is..." began Kallen dumbfounded.
"The High Court of Area 11. The highest court in the colony it is know for it's show trials from the tribunals that occurred following the Second Pacific War until the modern day. Of course, before the invasion this was the Supreme Court of Japan." mused Zero.
"Is he going to vandalize the building?" asked Kallen to herself.
"The old saying it "Justice is blind" but, it seems Lady Justice has been bound and gagged. The Secretary of Justice is a member of Prince Clovis' Privy Council and rigs every trial on the Viceroy's orders." continued Zero.
"Any Japanese will be convicted of phony charges. The system is broken as hell." said Kallen with disgust.
"Your brother Naoto was convicted in such a show trials." noted Zero.
"Those damn Britannians." seethed Kallen.
"You said the system is broken well, what do you plan to do about it?" asked Zero.
"The system is rotten to the core. There's no point in changing it and Honorary Britannians are traitors." answered Kallen.
"I agree and that is why I plan to destroy it." stated Zero.
Zero then pulled out a remote detonation device. Once he did, he waited thirty seconds until the clock struck midnight.
"It is now the August 10, 2017; the seventh anniversary of the Britannian inavasion of Japan." noted Zero as he handed the detonator to Kallen, "Kallen, if you wish to destroy this corrupt system and liberate Japan then join me. Press the button."
Kallen took the detonator and pressed it. After a few seconds, a large explosion shook Tokyo as a massive explosion destroyed the court building. Kallen dropped the detonator in shock at what she had witnessed.
"Holy shit!" exclaimed Kallen as fire engulfed the building.
Kallen looked around and realized Zero had taken detonator and fled. Suddenly, police sirens rang in the distance so Kallen beat a hasty retreat. As this was the High Court of Area Eleven, the army quickly got involved as well. A few months earlier the Blood of the Samurai Faction in Shizuoka and the Yamato Alliance in Saitama increased their activity resulting in none other than the Goddess of Victory herself, Cornelia li Britannia, arriving in Area 11 and crushing them. Now, she took control of this.
"What's the status?" asked Cornelia.
"My Princess, we've secured the perimeter and have located the the guards who were on duty. They've been detained for questioning." answered Sir Guilford.
"This is the most devastating attack in Area 11 since the occupation. I'll personally kill whoever is responsible." declared Cornelia.
"No!" cried Sir Darlton, catching the attention of the others.
"Darlton, what's wrong?" asked Cornelia.
"My sons...are dead." answered Darlton shaken.
"I want a citywide manhunt! Sweep every district street by street until we find the person responsible!" declared Cornelia.
"Yes your highness!" cried the solider.
"Princess, we you have a phone call from the Viceroy." stated a solider.
"Give me the phone." said Cornelia, "Hello Clovis.
("Sister, I want you to call off your hunt.") stated Clovis.
"What?!" asked Cornelia amazed.
("The perpetrator as likely escaped and right now a manhunt will draw people's attention. We can cover up what occurred and search later.") explained Clovis.
"But brother-" protested Cornelia.
("I am the Viceroy and I have final say.") said Clovis, who hung up.
"We're done here." said Cornelia who asked to herself, "What the hell is my brother thinking?"
At the Viceroy's Palace, Clovis placed the phone on the receiver. In the dark room, he now faced the masked figure who was currently holding him at gunpoint.
"Are you satisfied?" asked Clovis annoyed.
" done." answered Zero.
"And what shall we do know? Sing a few lively ballads, or perhaps a game of chess?" asked Clovis sarcastically.
"That has a familiar ring." said Zero.
"Hmm?" asked Clovis confused.
"Don't you recall?" asked Zero removing his helmet, "The two of us used to play chess as boys. Of course, I would always win."
"What?" asked Clovis.
"Remember? At Aries Villa?" asked the man.
"You. Who are you?" asked Clovis bewildered.
Later that day, a meeting of very elite figures was being held in the Imperial Palace at Pendragon. Four out of the five members were Knights of the Round while the final was a member of the royal family. The four Knights of the Round were Dame Monica Kruzewski, Knight of 12, Sir Luciano Bradley, Knight of 10, Dame Dorthea Ernest, Knight of 4 and Sir Bismarck Waldstein, Knight of 1. The member of the royal family was His Imperial Majesty Princes Schneizel el Britannia. The last member of this meeting was none other than His Imperial Majest Emperor Charles zi Britannia.
"You've had over hours to investigate and you better have results." said Charles sternly.
"We have quarantined the area and detained the guards. They've been investigated by the OSI." said Schneizel.
"What have they said?" asked Charles.
"They claim to have no memory of what occurred. Every single guard claims amnesia." answered Schniezel.
"Oh, is that so?" asked Charles, sharing a glance with Bismarck.
"Your majesty. As of this moment only a small number of people are aware Prince Clovis was assassinated but, word will leak." noted Bismarck.
"I have made the arrangement all ready. We will turn Clovis into a martyr as someone who defended public security." stated Charles.
"The Emperor has personally made the arrangement." said Schneizel to himself, knowing how unusual this was.
"There is still the matter of the new viceroy." said Bismarck.
"Indeed. For the time being I want Schneizel to take personal control of the situation. Not as viceroy but, as a member of the Imperial family." said Charles.
"It will be my honor." said Schniezel who added to himself, "Father is testing me."
"Your majesty, please allow me to travel to Area 11." requested Sir Bradley, "I will take most pleasure is hunting down the terrorist responsible."
"I'm sure you all remember what occurred to the last Knight of the Round who dared venture to Area 11." said Charles.
"Indeed. Dame Nonette Enneagram, Knight of 9 traveled to Area 11 after the Kanto Detention Center was...lost and has not been heard from in months." replied Monica.
"Exactly. I want the Knights of the Round here in the capital." said Charles.
"I understand." said Luciano disappointed.
"Isn't there another Knight of the Round in Area 11?" asked Schniezel.
"Indeed. Sir Suzaku Kururugi, Knight of 7." answered Charles.
"With all due respect your majesty, how are we not sure he did not carry out these actions?" asked Dorthea, "He was the son of the last Prime Minister of Japan."
"He has betrayed his country and show he will do whatever it takes to achieve his goals. The traits of a perfect Britannian." answered Charles, "As for now, you have your assignments and I suggest you carry them out."
With that the meeting ended, the Knights of the Round returned to their headquarters waiting further orders. Meanwhile, Schniezel exited the room and found his loyal aide-de-camp Kanon Maldini waiting for him.
"How was the meeting your majesty?" asked Kanon.
"We are headed to Area 11. It seems the Emperor wants me to spearhead the investigation." answered Schniezel.
"I will make arrangements immediately." said Kanon.
"We are going to leave in one hour." said Schniezel.
"Your majesty, I do not believe that will be sufficient time." said Kanon.
"The Emperor is testing me. He wants to see if I can handle this take and among the "fittest". I plan to further my own political career through this." explained Schniezel.
"I understand." replied Kanon.
"Also, I want you to fetch Sir Gino Weinberg, Knight of 3 and Dame Anya Alstriem, Knight of 6." added Schniezel.
"Yes your majesty." replied Kanon obediently.
"The Emperor said he wanted no Knights of the Round to travel to Area 11 but, this was part of his test to see if I would act on my own." said Schniezel to himself.
The preparation were quickly made and soon they party was off. Schniezel and Kanon were aboard the Avalon with the Prince's personal guards surrounding them. Gino and Anya took the rear in the Tristan and Mordred respectively. They arrived in Area 11 several hours as the dark night sky began to swallow the Tokyo Settlement. At the Viceroy's Palace, preperations were being made.
"Suzaku, you don't need to be so stiff." stated Princess Euphemia.
"I'm sorry." said Suzkau scratching the back of his head.
"You really need to relax." said Euphie.
"Can we address the later?" asked Suzaku uncomfortable.
"No. As your girlfriend is my job to worry about you." answered Euphie.
"Please don't say that to loud. If people find out an Eleven is dating a Britannian princess..." began Suzaku.
"Don't say that. Our nationalities don't matter Suzuaku." protested Euphie.
"Hello you two! I hate to interrupt but, our guests have arrived!" declared Lloyd being his usual eccentric self.
"Allow me to introduce you to Sir Weinberg and Dame Alstriem." added Cecile, as the two entered the room.
"Hey, you must Sir Kururugi. It's nice to meet you." said a blonde teen as he wrapped his arm around Suzaku's neck.
"Nice to meet you." said Suzaku, when a flash went off.
"Recorded. Thank you." said Anya, adding to her blog.
In a local bar, a Britannian soldier was having a miserable day. Jeremiah Gottwald was downing a glass of whiskey to drown his woes. His Purist Faction was disgraced following the death of Clovis and deep fears of the future plagued the members of the defunct faction. Lead by Kewell Sorsei, the other members of the Purist Faction had turned on Jeremiah save one member who was seated next to him-Villetta Nu.
"Lord Jeremiah, I think you need to stop." said Villetta.
"No! My whole career is ruined!" sadly.
"That is not true." said Villetta.
"I failed to protect Lady Marianne and now I failed to protect Prince Clovis." said Jeremiah depressed.
"Lord Jeremiah, please keep it down. That is classified information." noted Villetta.
"Oh right. I guess I forget." sighed Jeremiah.
"If you ask me Lord Jeremiah, I think we need to take action." said Villetta.
"What were you thinking?" asked Jeremiah interested.
"We can hunt down the perpetrator ourselves." answered Villetta.
"You're right. If we find the coward behind this we can salvage our careers." said Jeremiah, when his phone went off.
("Lord Jeremiah, this is Kewell.") said the man.
"What do you want Kewell?" asked Jeremiah bitterly.
("I received an anonymous tip indicating the terrorist behind last night's attack will attack the Hi-TV headquarters.") answered Kewell.
"How did you come across this?" asked Jeremiah skeptically.
("A very reliable source .We can ambush the terrorist and save the Purist Faction.") answered Kewell.
"Right. Villetta and I will be there." replied Jeremiah, not noticing the difference in Kewell's statements.
("I'll meet you there.") said Kewell, with red rings around his eyes.
"Villetta, it seems the terrorist behind last night's attack will attack the Hi-TV news station. We're going to ambush him." explained Jeremiah.
"Let's go." said Villetta enthusiastic.
At Hi-TV, it was busy as usual. The stations was delivering the news or more accurately the government propaganda approved by state censors. Behind the camera was seventeen years Rivalz Cardemone who had quit his former job as a waiter to be closer to his secret love interest Milly Ashford aka the newest member of the Hi-TV family. Their mutual friend Shirley Fennette has also joined as a makeup artist simply at Milly's "request". Standing behind the camera stood Diethard Reid at his usual post of producer.
"More pathetic government propaganda. Hearing this drabble hurts my ears. I still don't know how I kept from vomiting as I spewed the crap out." said Diethard to himself, as the commercial break ended.
"Well it seems that the stomach bug that has been going around lately has finally died off. I guess that's good news for you Judy." joked Milly.
"Oh indeed. I'm just so glad to be back." replied co-anchor Judy Moore.
"In other news, the old High Court of Area 11 was demolished last night. The building need to be removed for a newer court. So far, the colonial government has not said much and Viceroy Clovis has yet to publicly make a statement. " said Milly.
In another part of the studio, Kallen was watching the broadcast of the story being portrayed. Kallen found her head hurting as she tried to digest what had occurred. It was bad enough she overslept and was late for the job her stepmother forced her into getting but, at least she was able to chew out Tamaki. However, as Kallen thought back to what had transpired she was overwhelmed.
"Who was Zero and where did he run off to?" asked Kallen to herself, "I don't think he left me there on purpose...than again he could have been using me. No, he helped me against the Glaston Knights."
"Oh there you are Kallen." said Shirley popping her head through the doorway.
"I didn't see you there." noted Kallen, "What's up?"
"Milly wants to see you after the show is over. She thought we could hang out." answered Shirley.
"Sounds fun." replied Kallen, "But-"
"You can't back out. You've all ready backed out the last five times we were going to do something together." protested Shirley.
"Fine." relented Kallen.
"Oh good." said Shirley.
Once the newscast went off the air, Kallen and Shirley headed to Milly's dressing room. There the blonde was on her cellphone was a nervous Rivalz sat nearby.
"Look mom, I'm really not thrilled about an arranged marriage." said Milly bluntly.
"Arranged marriage?" asked Kallen confused.
"It seems her folks want her to marry a noble." answered Rivalz worried.
"Okay mom. I love you to. Goodbye." said a displeased Milly hanging up.
"I'm guessing that's not good news." said Kallen.
"Mom agreed to talk later but, my parents are dead set on me marrying a noble." sighed Milly.
"I think it's terrible. You should marry for love now power." said Shirley.
"You're so innocent but, that's what I like about you." replied Milly smiling, "By the way Kallen, where the heck where you last night?"
"I...wasn't feeling well." answered Kallen hastily.
"Was it that stomach bug?" asked Rivalz.
"I think so. But, I feel fine today." answered Kallen.
"That's good. It's such a shame the scones Sayoko made got cold though." said Milly, when a knock came at the door.
"Come in." said Milly.
"I'm sorry to interrupt." began a young employee by the name of Rolo Halliburton, "Fred has a delivery downstairs and needs somebody to fetch it."
"I'll go." volunteered Kallen.
"Are you sure?" asked Milly concerned, "You said you were feeling sick yesterday."
"I'm fine now." answered Kallen.
Kallen departed and made her way to the elevator. She entered and headed down the first floor where she found a cart of boxes still in the lobby. The head guard Fred was an obese man typical of the Britannain mindset. He was watching a rerun of the 1932 film The Mask of Fu Manchu which was criticized for what many saw as racist scenes.
"Kill the white man and take his women!" declared Fu Manchu to his followers.
"The Britannians are using this as anti-Japanese and ant-Chinese propaganda." thought Kallen to herself.
"Damn this shit is good." laughed Fred.
"Damn Britannians." cursed Kallen to herself.
"Oh. These just arrived. Dump them anywhere you like." said Fred.
Kallen obliged eager to leave. She brought the cart down the hall and found any empty room where she parked the cart. Once there, Kallen deicded to open the box and she what was inside. Once she did, Kallen was shocked.
"This is the mask Zero worn." said Kallen with wide-eyes.
Back at the lobby, Fred was still watching his movie. He was so busy that he didn't notice the security cameras all going down. What finally got his attention was the opening of the elevator door and the strange figure that emerged from within.
"Halloween isn't for two more months." said Fred, as Zero walked out of the elevator.
"A fool's bolt is soon shot." said Zero, a quote from William Shakespeare.
Fred got out of his chair and reached for his gun. As he did, Zero quickly whipped out the pistol hidden by the cape and shot Fred in the heart.
Zero quickly managed to round up many of the Hi-TV employees including Judy Moore and moved them into the news studio. Hearing the commotion; Milly, Shirley, Rivalz and Rolo all held up in Milly's room while Kallen hid in an empty room.
Diethard, always out to serve himself, slipped out of the studio just as the Purist Faction arrived.
"What's going on?" asked Jeremiah, seeing Diethard slip out a back door.
"It seems a terrorist has infiltrated out little news station." answered Diethard.
"It seems you were right Lord Kewell." noted Villetta.
"If we go in now we can secure the terrorist." noted Kewell.
"By any chance, would this be the same terrorist responsible for the bombing last night?" asked Diethard.
"That's none of your business." answered Jeremiah, leading the Purist Faction into the station.
"This could be my big scoop." thought Diethard, who quickly slipped back inside to document what was occurring.
In the news station, the employees Zero had rounded up were huddled against the wall. Zero was strapping a bomb nearby. The staff were terrified by what was occurring and were not sure when suddenly Zero approached them.
"I am not going to harm any of you. I promise. However, you must do as a I say." said Zero.
"What do you want us to do?" asked Judy, maintaining her composure.
"We're going life." answered Zero.
In Shinjuku Ghetto, a small resistance cell was gathered in a room. This group was small with only a few members but, their determination was strong as ever. This was thanks to their fallen leader Naoto Kouzaki.
"I told ya we should have taken credit for the bombing." said Tamaki.
"And invite the Britannian military to come and slaughter us." rebuffed Inoue.
"Hey! They'd never find us in the big ass ghetto! shot back Tamaki.
"I still don't know Naoto let him join." muttered Sugiyama.
"If you've got something to say then let's freaking hear it!" snapped Tamaki.
'That's enough." stated Kaname Oghi, the group's current leader.
"Oghi, have you heard from Kallen?" asked Yoshida.
"I talked to her earlier. She's fine." answered Oghi.
"She didn't have to chew me out." huffed Tamaki.
"For now we're going to stay low. We've lost Naoto and earlier this year Nagata." explained Oghi, when the television suddenly turned to static.
"How forgot to pay the cable bill?" asked Tamaki.
"That's your job." answered Minami.
In the depths of the Narita Mountains, the Japan Liberation Front was currently having a meeting to decided exactly what course of action should be undertaken next. The group's top members were present as were the Holy Swords of Kyoto and their leader Tohdo the Miracle Worker.
"General, we need to act urgently. The Britannian military seem to be getting closer to our headquarters." said Lt. Col. Josui Kusakabe.
"If we move to soon we might walk into a trap." said General Katase.
"We have no idea who carried out that bombing last night but, we need to capitalize on it." protested Kusakabe.
"What do you think Tohdoh?" asked Katase.
"We need to wait. This could be a lone attack or a false flag attack. But, what we can be sure of is that we would be foolish to move too quickly." answered Tohdoh.
"I agree with the Lieutenant Colonel." added Chiba.
"You are Tohdoh the Miracle Worker. If anybody can turn the tide of this war then it is you." said Kusakabe.
"I also agree with the Lieutenant Colonel. This could easily be a trap." said Urabe.
"Do you truly think Britannia would willing destroy one of it's own buildings?" asked Kusakabe.
"It would reckless to immediately consider they would not." answered Senba.
"Chiba, Urabe and I have fought alongside Lt. Col. Tohdoh since the Miracle at Itsukushima and with Senba we believe in him." explained Asahina, rubbing the scar that would always remind him of Japan's sole victory seven years ago.
"Then it's settled. We will wait to see how events unfold." said Katase, as a nearby television turned to static.
In a small darkened room, a secret groups was holding a meeting of their own. To the outside world, it appeared that the National Autonomous Council, or NAC for short, was a group of collaborators working with Britannia but, in reality the Kyoto Group existed to aid Japanese resistance groups. Taizo Kirihara, Hidenbou Kubouin, Munataka Tousai, Tatsunori Osakabe and Hiroshi Yoshino sat int he center of the room lite only by a candle while Kaguya Sumeragi sat nearby. A lone television sat in a corner of the room.
"Are the rumors of Prince Schniezel and two Knights of the Round arriving true?" asked Tousai.
"It seems so. There is only reason this could be: something bigger than a bombing must have occurred." answered Kirihara.
"Princess Cornelia li Britannia arrived because of rising attacks." noted Kubouin.
"Yes but, this is heavy handed even for Britannia." said Kirihara.
"I agree. This can only mean something has serious has happened." agreed Kaguya.
"With all due respect Lady Kaguya. You are still learning." said Osakabe.
"With all due respect to you, please do not underestimate me." replied Kaguya.
"She's a lot like her grandfather and father." thought Kirihara.
"Have we been able to contact the JLF?" asked Yoshino.
"This information has been passed to them." confirmed Kirihara.
"I believe we should prepare for a potential flight to Dailan. We can meet with Swaski there and we will be safe." said Kubouin.
"We can not flee. If we up and left the country we would be sending the wrong message." said Kaguya.
"Lady Kaguya-" began Osakabe.
"I agree with her." said Kirihara.
"Lord Kirihara, we need to think of what is best for Kyoto House." stated Tousai.
"We are staying in Japan." stated Kirihara.
"Fine." sighed Yoshino, when the television turned to static.
In the city of Luoyang, the High Eunuchs were gathered in the Vermilion Forbidden City and were gathered around a table. The state run China Central Television was currently broadcasting the High Eunuchs approved propaganda while the meeting occurred. A quit Empress Tianzi sat nearby.
"So, the Britannians are claiming the bombing was intentional." mused Xia Wang.
"They claim it was a symbol of a decadent, democratic past and it demolition was to done to remove traces of the former Japanese government." explained Cheng Zhong.
"Yet it seems our spy ring has uncovered a cover up. Princes Schniezel and two Knights of the Round traveled to Area 11." explained Gao Hai.
"We need to tread very carefully as this could easily spread here like a vermin. It could easily spread down the Ryukyuan Islands to Taiwan or across the Tsushima Straight to Korea." said Zhao Hao.
"Not to mention the incredible violence in Indian." added Cai Lishi.
"It seems we cannot even trust the Maharajah." noted Tong Long.
"Maybe we can give listen to them." proposed Tianzi.
"Your majesty, just let us handle this." said Gao Hai dismissively.
"Okay." said Tianzi meekly.
"We need to put the Navy on high alert and ready the army in case of insurrections." proposed Zhao Ho, when the television screen to static.
"What's going on?" asked Hiang Qin.
In the Viceroy's Palace within the Tokyo Settlement; Schneizel, Gino, Anya, Suzaku and Euphie were meeting with Cornelia General Bartley and the Privy Council of Prince Clovis.
"What the hell exactly happened last night?" asked Cornelia angrily.
"The Prince had dismissed us for the night. We were all gone." answered a Privy Council member.
"General Bartley, you were the one in charge of security." noted Cornelia.
"I don't remember ma'am. The last thing I recall is somebody walking down the hallway and I confronted him then I can't remember anything. The next thing I do remember was finding the Prince's corpse." explained Bartley.
"The security guards around the High Court of Area 11 claimed the same thing." noted Schneizel.
"I really cannot be expected to believe this!" snapped Cornelia.
"Big sister, please calm down." said Euphie.
"Our brother is dead Euphemia." said Cornelia.
"I know." said Euphie sadly.
"They're a coward." spat Suzaku, when suddenly Kewell ran into the room.
"Your highness. You need to see this." said Kewell.
Schneizel and the others followed Kewell into another room. Once there, they saw the news but, rather than the news anchors, there was a person in a mask sitting at the desk.
"I...am Zero!" declared the man.
"Who the hell is this?" asked Tamaki.
"Quit." said Oghi.
"First, I now people love forms of escapism so I will make this short." began Zero.
"Who is the clown?" asked Kusakabe.
"I'm am saddened by the injustice in the world today. Poverty, discrimination and war. I will right these wrongs." continued Zero.
"Is it possible? Did he actually survive?" asked Kirihara, to himself.
"That is why I bombed the High Court of Area 11 and assassinated Prince Clovis la Britannia." said Zero.
"It can't be!" cried Oghi.
"So his is the one behind this." mused Tohdoh.
"How interesting." said Kaguya.
"Oh my." said Gao Hai.
"Interesting." mused Xingke, watching from his room.
"How amusing." laughed Rakshata from her couch.
"I hearby declare the war against Britannia! I will lead the Japanese in liberating their country and destory the reactionary, elitist and tyrannical rule of Britannia! At this time in one year, these goals will be achieved!" declared Zero, as the camera went dead.
"Liberate Japan." said Kallen amazed.
Outside the room, the Purist Faction gathered. One the count of three, they broken down the door and were engulfed by a cloud of purple smoke. They quickly covered their mouths.
"Don't breath this in!" cried Villetta.
"It's purple smoke! Likely Solvent Violent 13!" declared Jeremiah remembering his chemistry from high school.
"Move in!" ordered Villetta, when suddenly somebody with a Zero mask charged out.
"Help!" cried the person, as the smoke died out.
"Don't shoot. It's a civilian." said Jeremiah, ripping the mask off.
"Zero is gone but, he planted a bomb!" said Judy worried.
Jeremiah and the other Purist members moved in and secured the other hostages. Villetta headed over to defuse the bomb but, made a revelation.
"It's a hoax." said Villetta.
"That bastard tricked us! Find him!" declared Jeremiah.
The Purist members spread out to find Zero and soon Kewell Soresi found the terrorist walking in the lobby ready to depart. Kewell drew his gun.
"Freeze! You're under arrest!" declared Kewell.
"My, it seems you were fast." said Zero turning around.
"We were all ready here." noted Kewell smugly, as Kallen stumbled on the to.
"Oh damn." said Kallen.
"You're death will serve to save the Purist Faction. We'll be heroes." said Kewell.
Kallen began walking up on Kewell sneakily. Zero saw her pull out her pink purse and draw her knife.
"You pathetic fool." said Zero.
Kewell heard footsteps and turned around so Kallen charged him. Kewell managed to pistol whip Kallen hitting her in the head but, Kallen managed to stab Kewell in the heart killing him. Kallen lost consciousness on the floor.
A/N: So I know that was long but, the chapters will be that length because I needed to. The motto of Britannia was the motto of Oceania in "1984" which I chose because of the similarities between Oceania and Britannia. The character Judy Moore was the Ho-TV reporter in R1 episode 21 thought she had no name. Next time we continue. Please review.