Chapter 2: Black King's Move

Beacon Academy

September 5th, 80 AGW (After the Great War)

0900 Hours

Lelouch put the finishing touches on his combat attire. He preferred to wear light clothing that didn't restrict his movement. If the enemy couldn't ever touch him, there wasn't a need for him to wear protective wear. Besides, he was so far ahead of the game that he had yet to find an opponent that could cause him any real harm. Extensive studies in war history combined with his creative thinking made him all the more untouchable.

Yang didn't wear armor either, but then again, she didn't need to. Her semblance made her more or less reliant upon taking damage. It was a delicate balance between being tactical and being stupid. Danger was her middle name and she charged head-first into combat with a smile, knowing that she seldom lost. What she lacked in strategy and tactics she made up for with sheer tenacity and willpower.

Lelouch's ears could hear a particularly loud girl as she talked to her friend, who appeared to be a boy of few words. Based on what he heard, it sounded like the two of them had a connection of some sorts, maybe a particularly close bond too.

"Those two seem awfully close, don't they?" Lelouch said to no one in particular.

"Maybe they're together-together." Yang answered cheerfully.

"Together-together?" Lelouch threw a questioning glance. "What is that?"

"That's the term the girl used." Yang shrugged her shoulders while responding. "I think her name was Nora and Ren was the guy."

"I'll remember that, I suppose." Lelouch commented.

"So have you given any more thought to our team?" Yang forced him to turn and face her. "You know you can't avoid it forever."

"I've given it thought, but considering how we know nothing of how teams are selected, there is a problem." Lelouch released himself from her grasp. "I'm going to assume that my ideal plan won't go as I wish it until I have further details."

"Right, yeah." Yang nodded her head in understanding. "But you've got your favorites, right?"

"Based on skills? No." Lelouch shook his head. "Based on personality? Yes."

"You mean Jaune and Blake." Yang recalled yesterday. "I mean, sure they're cool, but we know nothing about them beyond what we talked about."

"Yes, we hardly know anything about them." Lelouch agreed wholeheartedly. "But my intuition tells me they are dependable."

"Well, in that case, I guess I'll have to give them some slack." Yang changed her mind, knowing that she was partial to his opinion. "Anyone else?"

"Well, like I said yesterday, Pyrrha Nikos would be quite the talent to have." Lelouch reiterated. "Not to mention that her status as a celebrity might prove beneficial in the long run. Allies could be made."

"Damn, bro, that's cold." Yang slapped him on the back. "Keep it up and I might actually think you're an absolute bastard."

Lelouch smiled at his twin sister. From her tone, he could tell she was joking, but it wasn't the only thing she was doing. It wasn't like he could keep secrets from her. Yang made it a point to be nosy about everything, especially stuff regarding her dear brother and sister, and he felt the same way. Besides, between them, it wasn't a secret that he carried beliefs that existed in very clear moral grey areas.

"It's just the way the world works." Lelouch shrugged his shoulders. "People love using each other. To say otherwise would be-"

"Ridiculous!" Jaune was approaching them looking at a piece of paper. "Locker 636?! I don't remember putting my gear there!"

"Jaune, hey!" Yang waved to him.

"Oh, hi, Yang!" Jaune lit up. "Sorry, I've got to find my locker."

"If you're looking for locker 636, it's right here." Lelouch pointed his finger to their right. "That one."

"Oh." Jaune looked like he stumped. "Well, thanks."

He really is clueless. Both Lelouch and Yang said mentally.

"So… are you guys ready?" Jaune asked as he retrieved his gear. "Nerve-wracking, right?"

"Hell no!" Yang assured with her fists bumping together. "I'm locked and loaded!"

"I'm not certain what to expect." Lelouch patted his weapons on his sides. "But I'm confident in my abilities. I will not fail."

"Neither will I." Yang grinned like mad. "I don't even know the meaning of the word."

"Our chess matches say otherwise." Lelouch muttered under his breath.

"Man, I wish I could say I wasn't scared." Jaune did his best to try and look fearless. "But I'm kind of on the edge. I don't know what to expect."

"There are only two ways that this will end." Lelouch could give a pat of encouragement. "You win and survive to become a huntsman, or you fail and die. If your will to survive is great enough, you'll be fine."

With that, the older twin gracefully walked away.

"Um… thank you?" Jaune was clueless as how to react. "I think?"

"Hey, cheer up, Jaune." Yang crossed her arms. "You just have to kill the Grimm, no big deal for you."

Yang then skipped away, joining her brother.

"So is he scared out of his wits?" Lelouch inquired once he was sure they were out of earshot.

"I don't know about being THAT scared." Yang matched his pace while discussing her thoughts. "But I get the feeling he's… not ready for this. I mean, this isn't the most prestigious huntsman academy on Remnant for nothing."

"Quite so." Lelouch leaned his head slightly in thought. "Still, it appears to not be simple anxiety. That's the feeling that I got."

"Well, we'll see whether or not he's huntsman material or not." Yang shrugged her shoulders. "Although, I kind of hope he does pass. He seems like a decent guy. He'd be a good friend if nothing else."

"If he survives." The brother stated directly.

"C'mon, Lulu, don't be like that." Yang ran ahead of him slightly and walked backwards while facing him. "You'd help him if he were in trouble, right?"

"If he can make it into Beacon Academy, then he's fine." He was firm in his answer. "He doesn't need my help."

She did a tsk-tsk. "You're a real piece of work, Lulu."

Code Geass - - - RWBY

Out of all the absurd things that Lelouch had been expecting to occur during initiation, this wasn't among the things he had considered. He knew Professor Ozpin to be an oddball from the moment he laid eyes on him in the amphitheater, but this only cemented his belief that the man was abnormal. Sure, huntsman work wasn't normal, but it wasn't unusual like this either.

To begin initiation, all students would be launched via a cannon into the Emerald Forest, which was no doubt crawling with Grimm. This first part of the test was most likely meant to test the individuals on how they reacted to a high-octane situation. As there were a multitude of different characters who were being initiated, this was merely a way to see whether or not they could even survive something commonplace of hunter life.

"For years, you have all been preparing for this. Now, your skills will be put to the test in the Emerald Forest." Ozpin gestured out to the landscape. "This is your chance to show us what you are capable of, so spare nothing."

"I'm sure all of you have questions regarding partners and teams." Glynda Goodwitch spoke next, regarding them all. "We will answer you questions now. Your partners and teammates will be selected - today."

Lelouch looked to Yang, who looked back at him and nodded her head, indicating that she was following along like he was.

"These teammates will be with you for your entire time at Beacon Academy." Ozpin explained in greater detail. "Keep that in mind as you move forward with the initiation. Additionally, the first person you make eye contact with will be your partner."

What an arbitrary way of choosing partners. Lelouch thought to himself. Or perhaps it is another test. Huntsmen don't always remain in their team after graduation, and this job doesn't allow for one to be choosy.

"After finding your partner, journey to the north, and remember that Grimm litter the path." Ozpin adopted a slightly more serious tone. "When you reach the end of the forest, an abandoned temple will await you, containing a relic. Each pair will choose one relic. Your grade will be determined with a combination of your chosen relic and your overall standing in the test. Questions?"

"I've got one." Jaune, who was standing next to Lelouch, raised his hand.

"Then take your positions." Ozpin simply ignored him. "And best of luck to you all."

Lelouch cleared his throat to get Jaune's attention. "What's the problem, Jaune?"

"Yeah, I'm confused." Jaune looked really nervous now. "How are we getting down there?"

Just then, the first student was launched off the cliff and towards the forest. Both boys followed the sound of the air being cut.

"There's your answer." Lelouch pointed to the disappearing student.

"But… how do we land?" Jaune sounded even more panicked. "I mean… how do we land?"

Another student was launched into the air.

"You formulate your own landing strategy." Lelouch watched his fellow initiate. "Is there a problem?"

"What, no!" Jaune answered a bit too excited. "W-what about you?"

"Child's play." Lelouch stood with his dominant foot facing out. "Yang and I have faced much worse."

"Huh." Jaune seemed to expect a more satisfactory answer.

If this is scaring him, that's not a good sign. This should be a relatively straightforward means of testing. If he's not even ready for this, how did he even enter into the academy?

"See you on the flip side, bro!" Yang called out, winking at him before she began to glide. "YAHOO!"

"I'll be waiting, sister." Lelouch couldn't help but chuckle at her boundless energy.

Then the air around him blurred and he could vaguely hear his own cape as it flapped. He adjusted his body to make himself as aerodynamic as possible, a maneuver that he had practiced alongside Qrow. He would have to properly thank his uncle for teaching what was originally thought of to be nothing more than an absurd lesson.

The trees were fast-approaching. His eyes carefully watching his trajectory, he adjusted his body so that his feet would make contact with a tree branch for only the slightest of moments before pushing himself forward to the next branch. All the while his speed began to slow until he decided that he had gotten a fair distance away from the cliff. He then dropped to the group. He landed with a soft thud.

Taking a look around him, there were no signs of Grimm, so for now, he was in the clear, but before he could do anything else, he needed a partner. Unfortunately, despite having preferences, he couldn't account for everyone's current position in the forest, so there was no telling who he was going to encounter first.

And like it or not, I'm going to have to work with someone other than Yang. Lelouch mulled over. That can start now.

He began to run, but keeping himself quiet so as not to attract unnecessary attention. Grimm could sense negative emotions, but they also had the instincts of the life form they resembled, so being stealthy was key.

Although not a master, Lelouch began to train himself, seeking out other sources of aura with his own. If he did find an aura source, he would at least be able to sense an outward trait that the person had, not much to go on, but at least he would have an idea of what they were feeling in that moment.

Then he felt a sudden presence of aura. It projected confidence. It wasn't Yang, but it was strong nonetheless, although in hindsight, he should have considered what that meant more carefully. When he passed through some branches, he came face-to-face with his partner.

Weiss Schnee stood opposite of him, looking him in the eye.

Dammit. Lelouch growled internally. Why her?

She appeared to share his sentiment, as she turned her back to him and continued on walking. For a minute, he was tempted to do the same exact thing, but he came upon a reality.

Ozpin is likely not going to make an exception. Lelouch realized. And I'm willing to bet partner cooperation is part of our grade.

"Well she must hate me too." Lelouch said out loud to no one. "I guess that's one thing we have in common."

RWBY - - - Code Geass

Weiss wouldn't have it. That boy who had insulted her family and herself as her partner? Preposterous. She would prefer anything else over him, so she ignored him and continued to move forward.

She almost tripped, and in the act of balancing herself out, she felt a branch prickle at her ankle. This was a less than ideal place for her, but this was the initiation test for Beacon Academy, so of course she couldn't expect idea circumstances.

She needed to find another partner. She was well aware of the rules, but her pride demanded that she seek someone else more ideal that she could work with. Pyrrha Nikos would be the perfect choice, but there was no telling where the girl was within the forest. For all she knew, she could already be partnered with someone.

She heard someone struggling, and the sound was coming from high above. Craning her neck to look up, she came upon a even more unsightly person. The blonde fool who had flirted with her was struggle to free himself from high up.

This is a much worse choice. Weiss turned on her heels and walked back to where she had come from. I hate this situation.

She passed by the boy… Lelouch Lamperouge, and gave him a small glare, and he did the same.

"By no means does this make us friends." Weiss reminded him. "Now let's get going."

She trudged off, determined to ignore him for as long as possible.

"You're going the wrong way." Lelouch sounded annoyed. "North is that way."

"I don't need you to tell me what to do." Weiss threw back at him.

"Then would you prefer that we both fail on account of an inability to cooperate?" Lelouch countered. "I'm sure you won't mind failing entry into Beacon."

It was like he had read her mind. She could not fail getting into Beacon Academy. That would mean that she would have to return to Atlas, back to her father, and the whole point of years of training was to get away from him, to find her own path, to be the leader that the SDC needed in the future.

"Tsk." Weiss scoffed before following his direction.

The two of them walked in tense silence. All the while, she watched his back as he cape fluttered in the wind. She would never say it, but he did dress in a manner that could almost be considered of a high-class. In fact, his entire demeanor was more akin to that of a high-class noble son.

If he were one, that might explains his arrogance. Weiss noted. But I don't think he is one. Still, he's calm and collected.

"Grimm." He said suddenly. "They're surrounding us."

He drew his sword as the sound of Beowolves began to fill the air around them. It was an entire pack.

"Take left side." Lelouch ordered her. "I've got right side."

"Now hold on a minute!" Weiss cried in indignation. "I don't take-"

"Teamwork, Schnee." He reminded her.

"...fine." She let go of her pride. "But stay on your side!"

"I wouldn't have any other way, princess." He deadpanned at her as he charged to clear his section.

It's heiress!" She shouted to correct him, but he was already in-battle.

Weiss heard the growls of the Beowolves crowding her, and realized she needed to focus on the task at hand. No doubt the teachers were watching her at this very moment. She needed to show that she was capable of slaying these beasts effectively and efficiently. Anything less of a stellar grade was not going to cut it for her.

With this in mind, the heiress positioned herself, Myrtenaster in-hand, ready to strike. She took a breath to mentally prepare.

Just remember your training. Weiss mentally prepared herself. Head up, shoulders back, right foot forward… that amount, deep breaths…"

She then dashed forward, executing the first Grimm in her sights. From there, her movements became more fluid and she was able to move from opponent to opponent. These were among the weakest of Grimm.

Using her semblance, she enhanced her own speed to compensate for the numerous enemies she needed to account for, making her nigh-impossible to be hit, at least for these Beowolves.

The seconds turned into minutes or so before combat became more or less of a routine, a chore more than anything, nothing that would amount to a challenge. The motions were so regular that she stopped thinking about what she was doing and just seamlessly flowed from one end of the battlefield to another.

The last Beowulf, just like the previous few, didn't stand a chance. Once she had confirmed all enemies were dead, she stood straight and sheathed her weapon.

"Flawless." Weiss said to herself. "Now where is my-"

"I see that you have a multitude of skills." Lelouch said from behind her. "All of them very useful to have."

She whirled around to face him, noticing that he was giving her a serious face, and nothing more. If she had to describe what she could see in his features, it would be analysis and watchfulness. It was like he was trying to break her down and figure out all the components that she was comprised of. It was nothing at all like the stares that she was used to dealing with back in Atlas. There were no emotions to indicate that he was being anything but clinical in his gaze at her. It made her unsure of what to think.

"I might have misjudged you after all, Weiss Schnee." He turned to walk towards their objective. "We should get going. This way."

He took a few steps, stopped, and tilted his head her way. "And my thanks for taking out the entire pack of Beowolves."

"Wait…" She paused for a second. "...what?"

"Testing you wasn't my only intention." He sounded amused as he continued walking. "It was also a convenient way of conserving energy."

He left the entire pack of Beowolves for ME to kill? He didn't kill a SINGLE ONE?!

"...WHAT!?" Weiss howled in rage. "WHY YOU…"

Code Geass - - - RWBY

After seeing her fight, Lelouch now had an idea of what he was working with, and despite Weiss being really arrogant, at least he could say that not all of her talk was just talk.

From what he could see, she was adept in dust, utilizing it to varying effects. That was the most obvious tool she used at her disposal. Her semblance was a bit more tricky to pin down. According to some stories he had heard, the Schnee family had a hereditary semblance, but since he didn't care for anything related to the Schnee's, he didn't delve into the details. However, that didn't mean he couldn't get an idea, and right now, he was thinking her semblance had something to do with versatility.

Maybe she can summon, or maybe she has a semblance that enhances performance. Lelouch considered these possibilities. It's a possibility considering how she was able to enhance her capabilities.

In any event, her skills were above average at the very least, so he couldn't discount her usefulness. That in turned raised his opinion of her a bit. Skills liked the ones she had shown him didn't come easily, which meant she had trained extensively in the use of her semblance. Whether it was training, experience, or both that was guiding her was irrelevant. She could put up a fight so far.

I suppose she's going to expect me to compensate. Lelouch concluded. Although I still don't like her, it would be better if I were on her good side.

"I demand to know why you didn't do anything!" Weiss sped in front of him and halted his steps. "Explain! Now!"

"Think about it." Lelouch prepared his response. "We both have bad impressions of each other. As such, it is natural to suspect each other's combat prowess. I simply wanted to know if my partner was competent. You are."

"That no excuse for staying on the sidelines!" Weiss retorted back hotly. "May I remind you that we're both being graded for cooperation, as YOU'VE said."

"Yes, I did say that." He conceded to her on that point. "But in order for there to be cooperation, I needed a demonstration of your ability, hence the reason I stayed back, and I will not apologize for what I did. We are not friends, as YOU'VE said."

Throwing her works back at her got a clear response as her eye began to twitch. The fact that her pride could be wounded so easily spoke to something more than just sheer pride. There were many things clawing at her, a few of which he could take a guess at and most likely be correct. Knowing her flaws would make it that much more easy to influence her actions.

"That… what are you going on about?" She narrowed her eyes, suppressing her feelings somewhat. "What's your game?"

"My game is to beat this initiation, with or without your help, although I can't discredit you in light of what I've seen." Lelouch looked up to the sky. "In exchange for your display, I will show you what I can do."

"Really?" As expected, Weiss gave him a very unconvinced tone. "And what makes you think you'll meet my standards?"

"At the very least, you won't be able to discount my usefulness, but my chances of winning your favor are… high." He have no more to her. "But first, retrieving the relic is our number one priority."

He took the lead once again, and to his relief, she didn't bother to fight him any more on the subject. That gave him time to form up of ways to interact with her. He would be spending four years with her, and for now, less talking was preferable. They were not friends and he had a hard time believing they would be anything other than teammates working together, but he couldn't foresee the future, even as he tried to do so almost every single day for the past ten eight years or so. A lot could happen in four years. Regardless, it was too far into the future to really be thought about.

Lelouch kept a steady pace while listening to make sure that Weiss was still following him. He could hear her grumbling every so often and wondered if she even knew that he could hear her. While more than few distasteful words spilled from her lips, she mainly complained about how it was her that ought to be leading as her status as the Schnee heiress seemed to make her the ideal candidate in her mind.

"You know I can hear you, right Schnee?" Lelouch felt that he needed to establish a few things. "You're not as subtle as you think."

"Y-you're not suppose to eavesdrop on a person's thoughts!" Weiss sounded like she was frowning once again. "Didn't your mother ever teach you some basic manners?"

When it came to the word mother, he had a hard time speaking about the subject without it turning personal. Even with Yang, they rarely talked about their mothers. Raven had abandoned them both as babies and Summer had died years ago. It was perhaps the most sensitive subject for them both, and unfortunately for his partner, it came at exactly the wrong time.

"My mother taught me plenty about behaving, how to kill Grimm, how to live." The raven-haired boy rounded on her, causing the short girl to shrink. "She also taught me how to be a leader, and based on what I'm seeing, you're no leader, but a child who hasn't gotten what she wanted."

"T-that's…" The white-haired girl looked like she was ready to talk back. "Y-you-"

"I what?" Lelouch dared her. "Go on, say it! Say what I am!"

"Y-you..." Weiss almost said what she wanted to say, but then she unexpected receded. "This is a worthless topic. We're supposed to be completing initiation."

Boy and girl stared each other down, the former being just a bit impressed that the latter had managed to sound as dignified as the Schnees made themselves out to be.

"Good answer." Lelouch backed off. "I didn't know you had it in you."

"Just shut up." Weiss brushed past him. "It's this way, right?"

RWBY - - - Code Geass

"Ozpin, are you really sure about those two?" Glynda enhanced the image of Lelouch and Weiss. "These two are barely getting as is."

"This a perfectly rational decision." Ozpin sipped from his coffee. "Young Lelouch has enough sense not to let emotions get in the way, and Weiss's pride demands that she succeed in this endeavor."

"Agreed." Glynda sighed at the logic. "But I wish it could be far less confrontational."

"If it were that simple, most arguments in the world wouldn't even exist." Ozpin reminded her, even if it was pointless. "Remnant's history proves that much."

This year was shaping to be one of the most promising classes in years. The potentials, while severely lacking, had immense potential that couldn't be wasted in the coming war. There was no mistaking that the peace in the world would soon collapse. The attack on Amber was only the beginning. Finding a guardian was important, and every Maiden counted, but even these women of immense power weren't infallible. They could be beaten and they had been beaten in the past. Besides, there were other things that could amount to the same value of the Maidens if not moreso.

"Glynda, what's your assessment of Lelouch Lamperouge?" Ozpin asked the question.

"He's a wildcard, Ozpin." Glynda spoke without hesitation. "When I looked at him, I saw a boy willing to go to extreme lengths for victory. If that is indeed who he is, I fear that will lead him down a dark road."

"I can't disregard that." The man nodded his head. "But I also acknowledge that he fights for his family. From what I've picked up from Taiyang, he places the lives of his family above his own."

"That can be a positive as much as it is a negative." She pointed out while adjusting her glasses. "The risks of this career are many, and one should always be prepared to lose friends and loved ones."

"You don't believe him capable of keeping himself in check." The headmaster knew where this was going. "At least not enough."

"Frankly, I don't." The professor answered flatly. "But that's my current assessment. A great deal can change from now."

The interest in Lelouch Lamperouge was due to the fact that he was the son two members of Team STRQ, and it wasn't the most well-kept secret that Ozpin had given the former team special treatment. Missions, training, blind eyes, the works, and nobody really could figure out why. It didn't matter now, but it had been a big deal back in the day.

One glance and it was clear that the raven-haired boy would do great things in the future. Those eyes spoke of a boy who had a mission, a very personal mission. His sister was also equally motivated, although she did a good job of deceiving people with that go-lucky attitude she presented. Both twins were their parent's children indeed. It was a pity indeed that Ruby Rose would not be a warrior. She was blind and crippled, and the former was the more unfortunate as she had silver eyes.

Code Geass - - - RWBY

"Just what we need." Lelouch looked up and realized something. "Stop."

"What now?" Weiss hissed.

"Shhh!" He covered her mouth, then whispered to her. "Look up."

She followed his other hand and saw that there was something very dangerous up there. A giant Nevermore was perched upon one of the massive trees surrounding them both. As a Grimm that related to birds, they could expect its hearing to be sharp, so even if it couldn't see them, if they made one wrong step, they would be detected and attacked. They had already made enough noise for the massive black creature to stir and observe its surroundings. Neither teenagers moved a single muscle until silence reigned once again.

"Follow my lead." Lelouch kept as quiet as possible. "Keep close to the shadows, don't attack unless you're forced to."

Weiss shoved his hand away from her mouth, but she nodded, a serious look in her eye.

As silently as possible, the two of them passed under their enemy. The two of them kept a close eye on the ground and their path forward at the same time. While there were navigating a minefield, the various objects at their feet could cause a various amount of noises given the wrong step. Fortunately, as both of them were rather meticulous people when it came to details, it was easy to keep track of all these things.

It was too bad that they couldn't bypass the trap that had unwittingly been made by them being within the vicinity of not only a Nevermore but another pack of Beowolves on the hunt. The roars instantly blew any chance of this being an easy escape. Seeing no point in trying to be sneaky about their movements, both of them stepped out into an open area and brandished their weapons, unconsciously going back-to-back.

"I don't suppose you've got a plan?" Weiss was snappy, but she at least tried to humor him. "We're surrounded."

"I can see that." Lelouch wanted to remark sarcastically, but now wasn't a good time. "Can you create a opening for us that way?"

"That's something easily done." Weiss huffed. "But what's your plan?"

"We sprint for the temple." Lelouch conveyed to her. "We still have some forest ground to cover, so we have a chance to lose the Grimm in the it."

"I see." Weiss raised Myrtenaster. "A decent enough plan."

The heiress loaded fire dust into her weapon and swiped in a sweeping arc, enough to force the Beowolves in the way to either get out of the way or get burned alive. Only mere moments after the attack, both of them took off as fast as possible. While neither of them had a semblance that enhanced speed, they could use aura to make better time than simply running with their natural abilities.

"How does it look back there?" The boy shouted to his partner.

"Dangerous, but less so." The girl craned her neck to look back. "We're losing them."

They might lose the Beowolves, but it would be unrealistic to think that the Nevermore would be lost so easily.

I just want to make clear that the relationship between Lelouch and Weiss is not meant to showcase one person being hated or being annoying as some people might think. As far as I'm concerned, they've both got problems to work out, and that's the beauty of both characters. They both have a lot of room to grow.

Also, a lack of Yang in this chapter is due to her pairing with Blake, and there's only so many ways that you can write Blake and Yang meeting as partners before it gets stale, but the two pairs of partners are going to meet up eventually, so there is that.

As I've said before, Lelouch's mere presence in this story is more than just replacing him with Ruby. Unlike Ruby, he's a much different person, willing to go to extremes to accomplish what he believes. Right now, he's not trying to be a hero, but trying to find answers for actions that happened in the past.

One other thing I intend to do with this story is to flesh out interactions in teams, something that I wish there was more of in the show itself. It's gotten better with V5, but it comes rather late. Better late than never, I suppose.

So what do you guys think? Reviews are appreciated, good, bad, and everything in-between. The feedback so far has proven to give me an idea of how to move forward.

I hope you all enjoyed reading this chapter.

"Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest."

Mark Twain

Peace!