Aboard the Ikaruga. Storage room four.
As Kallen escort Lelouch to safety, the enraged Sith Lord ignited his lightsabers and unleashed an inhuman roar as he launched his attack. He slashed through the bodies of the Black Knights members on the ground floor while the ones on the bridge looked on in horror. The Sith Lord look up towards the group allowing them to see his orange eyes were now a sulfuric yellow color. These eyes struck fear into the hearts of the Black Knights, even Toudou the most steeled member of the group.
"RUN!" Tamaki shouted as he ran for the door. Soon the others followed his lead, and ran as fast as possible. Seth knew that he could hunt down the Black Knights members that orchestrated this act of betrayal, but he knew that the Black Knights would suffer a significant amount damage to the organization if he destroyed the Ikaruga, or at the very least cause enough damage to force the ship to need extensive repairs.
Ohgi's group ran from the rampaging Sith Lord and closed off their path hoping to stop the Sith Lord. They witnessed Seth's red lightsabers cutting through the metal doors. The group chose to scatter in order to increase their chance of survival. Seth sensed the group separating and created two clones while he headed towards the engine room of the Ikaruga.
When Seth arrived to the engine room, he was met with a hailstorm of bullets courtesy of the Black Knights. Seth held the bullets in place with the force as he choked the Black Knights guarding the engines. Once they were dealt with, Seth placed several detonators on the engines and left the room.
The Sith Lords made his way towards the command center of the ship. One he was at the controls he made several clones and armed the Ikaruga's weapon system. He pointed the Hadron cannons at the already damaged Tokyo settlement and fired reigniting the conflict between the Black Knights and the Britannian.
With the Sith Lord successfully breaking the ceasefire, he now had his perfect chance to escape the Ikaruga. Seth used the mental connect he had with Blaze and Flame, who were escorting Lelouch and the others to safety, to learn where they were. Once he learned that Lelouch wanted to head towards Kamine island. Lelouch was informed that the Emperor was in area eleven and there was only one place he could be. Seth said to the two girls, that he would meet them at the island.
The former second in command of the Black Knights made his way towards the hanger of the Ikaruga while his clones in the command center kept using the weapon systems on the ship. As he was about to transform into Red Soul, the Mordred appeared and opened up its armor.
Just as Anya was about to fire the Mordred miniature proximity missiles, Seth used the force to crush the Mordred limbs before it could fire. Anya was unharmed, and the Mordred could fly still, but the it combat abilities were heavily damaged. Seth jumped off the Ikaruga and transform into Red Soul. As he flew away from the ensuing battlefield he pressed the button on his detonator and the Ikaruga's engines were heavily damaged. The flagship of the Black Knights fell into the ocean, but was not destroyed.
Later that night, Kamine Island.
Seth had regrouped with Lelouch and the others after successfully arriving to Kamine island undetected. Lelouch knew exactly where the Emperor was heading for and asked Seth to accompany him while he confronted his father.
Kallen and Rolo were tasked with protecting C.C and Shirley while the two men confronted the Emperor. She was on watch outside of her Knightmare as it was hidden to hide their presence. That was when the group were met by Suzaku, who was sent to assassinate the Emperor under Prince Schneizel's order, and Anya, who was currently being used as a host for Marianne vi Britannia spirit. Rolo was about to use his Geass, but he was still a little weak from using it so much earlier, but not to the point where his life would be in danger. Marianne approached C.C and placed a hand on her head, unlocking her old memories.
Meanwhile with Lelouch and Seth.
The two former heads of the Black Knights were in front of a strange wall with something written on it. Blaze was able to detect a dimension opening originating from the wall and expanded it, causing a portal to open. Lelouch and Seth walked through the portal, on the other side they arrived inside of C's world. Blaze and Flame were forced into their human form when they entered this plane of existence. They sense that the relic they were searching for was close by. To them it felt like they were surrounded by the relic. The group saw the Emperor waiting for them. Lelouch wanted to learn the truth on why the Emperor failed to protect his mother and left Nunnally and he to fend for themselves in Japan.
As Charles began to spoke about how all human lies and he wanted to create a world free of lies. He told Lelouch that V.V was the cause of Marianne death. The group of three were suddenly joined by Lelouch's dead mother and others who followed them into C's world. Seth grew defensive, but was surprised to see Anya, Kallen, Shirley, Rolo and a normal C.C. Now that everyone was here, Marianne and Charles explained the Ragnarök Connection. With the Sword of Akasha, the Thought Elevator, and the two Codes in Charles and C.C possession, the Emperor would be able to force the collective subconscious of human beings, to change and merge the consciousness of all people past and present together. Seth got lost halfway through the explanation, but it sounded too similar to the human instrumentality project Seele had planned out in Shinji's world.
Lelouch finally learned that Charles sent his sister and he away to Japan to protect them from V.V and to lure out C.C after she abandoned the Geass order. After learning the truth of the area around them, Blaze and Flame now knew that this massive Dyson sphere surrounding them was in fact the relic, but how on earth were they supposed to get this relic, it was too huge.
As Charles approached C.C, both Seth and Lelouch stood in his way. Seth was about to bring the cursed CPU sword Gehaburn out, when Lelouch pleaded with the collective subconscious of human beings to stop Charles. Lelouch knew it was his last bet as he didn't have the power to kill the immortal Emperor. Luckily his wish was answer.
In front of Seth, thousands of particles of white light began to gather and took the form of a sword. The Dyson sphere surrounding them, disappeared as the Sword of Akasha took a new form. It was now a one handed, black blades sword. On the blade were inscriptions and a Geass symbol at the base of the blade. Seth grabbed the blade and his mind was flooded with knowledge. He quickly used the sword to stab Charles in his right hand and then proceeded to stab Lelouch with his in a blink of an eyes. The sword however did not leave any wounds.
Charles looked at his hand that was supposedly stabbed, and discovered something far worse. The code on his hand was gone. Lelouch Felt a burning sensation on his chest where the sword pass-through him. He undid his shirt to inspect the damage but was shocked to see no wound and a Geass symbol on his chest. His Geass was fully awoken at this time.
"The Code! What have you done?!" Charles shouted as he looked at Seth wielding the black bladed sword.
"This sword is something special. It allows me to alter the reality of whatever it touches as long as I think it. So i took that lovely code of yours and gave it to someone who will use it better." Marianne and Charles saw the bottom of their bodies began to disappear from reality.
"LELOUCH!" The Emperor shouted as he charged at Lelouch, determined to destroy his son before he disappeared. The Emperor grabbed Lelouch by the neck and began to crush his throat.
"BEGONE!" Lelouch shouted to his father as Charles and Marianne disappeared from existence.
Seth and Lelouch looked briefly at one another, before they turned towards Suzaku and Anya. Rolo was ready to use his Geass and eliminate the two, but Lelouch ordered him to hold back, allow them to speak as they would have a long conversation.
C.C was shocked to noticed that Lelouch now had a Code, but he also still had his Geass. Normally when a person receives a code, their Geass would disappear, but perhaps it had something to do with that Sword that was now in Seth possession.
One Month Later.
It has now been one month since the Fleija devastated Tokyo and the world was now awaiting a speech from this Majestic Emperor Charles, from the Pendragon imperial palace in the Holy Britannian Empire mainland. However no one has near from the Emperor for the last month.
Inside of the Palace, key figures of the Britannian Empire were standing, waiting to hear from their Emperor. There was talk among the crowd as the knight of one Bismarck reported his majesty as missing, and no one has heard from Prince Schneizel.
"Presenting, His Imperial Majesty!" A guard announced Many members of the Royal family were shocked and surprised to see someone other than Charles sit alone the imperial throne.
"I am Lelouch vi Britannia, the 99th Emperor of the Britannian empire."
"What? Is it really?" Carine Ne Britannia, the fifth princess in the Royal family, said in shock seeing her supposed long dead brother alive.
"You're alive after all." Guinevere De Britannia, first princess of the empire, was also surprised to see her long lost brother.
"Yes sister. I have returned from the depths of hell." Lelouch stated. Odysseus eu Britannia, the first Prince of Britannian approach Lelouch.
"Lelouch, how good to see you! I thought you might also be alive when we found Nunnally, but don't you think you're carrying this joke too far? That's father's-"
"Charles so Britannia, the 98th Emperor, was killed. By me." Lelouch stated causing the room to gasp.
"Which makes me the next emperor!"
"What are you talking about?! There's no way!" Carine shouted.
"Guards, kill him! He's guilty of killing our Emperor!" Guinevere shouted to the guards who quickly rushed towards the throne attempting to end the 99th Emperor's life, but someone who was standing beside Lelouch the whole time revealed himself. Darth Dominus was standing next to Lelouch invisible, but now revealed himself and ignited one of his lightsabers. The red blade of plasma cut through the guards as if they were paper. Many people who knew of the Black Knights remember the mask Darth Dominus wore very clearly. Seth undid his mask allowing his face to be seen by the world.
"Allow me to introduce, Seth Fairs, my knight. A Knight of the Rounds above all others. I grant him the title of Knight of Zero!"
"Lelouch, young man, this simply will not do. Pulling this bad joke on an international broadcast!" Odysseus stated as he wanted to end this joke once and for all.
"Well then, why don't I make this easy for you to all understand." Lelouch stated as he stood up from the throne.
"Acknowledged me as Emperor!" Lelouch ordered as he faster his Geass on the crowd.
"We hear and obey your majesty." Odysseus stated.
"All hail Lelouch!"
"ALL HAIL LELOUCH! ALL HAIL LELOUCH! ALL HAIL LELOUCH!"
Over the next several weeks.
Lelouch had completely reformed the empire of Britannia in a matter of a few days. He abolished the aristocracy, destroyed mausoleum of the past Britannian Emperors, broke up the financial clique and liberated the numbers. He also gave Kallen the title of knight of one, Suzaku became the knight of two. Anya, who joined Lelouch after Seth convinced her and Jeremiah restored her memories, became the knight of three, and Rolo was now the knight of four. With all of these changes, it was inevitable that members of nobility would revolt against this action, so Lelouch had his Knights enforce his new Britannia.
Eventually several former Knights of the Rounds returned to the pendragon palace in a attempt to take back the empire by force with their own personal units. Seth in [B.L.A.Z.E.], Kallen and Suzaku used their 7th generation Knightmares and easily defeated the former Knights.
Lelouch has broadcast the fight between Knights and used it to inform the world that was truly undisputed ruler of Britannia. He also declared to the world that he wanted the Empire of Britannia to join the U.F.N. much to the shock of the whole world. He requested that U.F.N. Would host the talks at Ashford Academy. The 99th Emperor of Britannia would come with a small security force and none of his Knights as a sign of trust.
Several Days Later.
Lelouch arrived inside of Japan and once he reached Ashford Academy he was escorted by the Black Knights to the leaders of the U.F.N where he saw Kaguya Sumeragi. Lelouch could clearly tell that she was extremely cautious.
"Chairman Kaguya Sumeragi of the U.F.N. supreme council. I would like for the Holy Britannian Empire to participate in the United Federation of Nations." Lelouch stated at the conference.
"Do you understand that participation…is dependent upon a two-thirds majority vote of U.F.N. members?"
"Of course. It's a democratic way of doing it, isn't it?"
"Indeed it is." Kaguya pressed a button on her control panel that caused several metal barriers to raise up from the ground encasing Lelouch inside. This action caused a bit of a stir among U.F.N. leaders as they liked Lelouch's recent actions and knew it was Emperor Charles that did all those crimes not his successor. Lelouch knew why they did this.
"Geass countermeasures. But now it's clear that only the core members of the Black Knights and Kaguya know about Geass." Suddenly the monitor around Lelouch's imprisonment came on showing several members of the Black Knights and Xing-ke.
"What are you after, treacherous Emperor Lelouch?" Kaguya stated through the monitor.
"I'm surprised at you. Isn't Britannia as it is now a better country for you all?"
"Is it?" Xing-ke said as he spoke from his monitor.
"U.F.N. resolutions are determined by majority vote." Xing-ke stated.
"Voting rights are apportioned according to each member nation's population." Toudou stated as his monitor came online.
"With the break up the Chinese Federation, the most populous nation in the world now…"
"…is Britannia." Ohgi said as he joined the talks."
"If we allowed Britannia to join the U.F.N now…"
"You will have more than 50% of the votes, Emperor Lelouch."
"In short, you would, in fact, be usurping control of the U.F.N." Kaguya stated.
"What about it Emperor Lelouch?" Ohgi asked.
"If you say we're wrong, we want you to either divide up Britannia or limit your voting representation to 20%." Xing-ke stated.
"Chairman Kaguya, I have a question for you." Lelouch stated.
"And that is?"
"What is the qualification for controlling the world?" The 99th Emperor asked.
"Dignity. The dignity for people to govern one another." Kaguya answered.
"Good answer. You truly are astute. However my answer is different."
"May I ask what that is?"
"The willingness to Destroy."
"Destroy?"
"The world…and even yourself!" Lelouch said as he snapped his fingers. Next to Kaguya a hand covered in armor pressed a button on Kaguya's control panel, releasing Emperor Lelouch. [B.L.A.Z.E.] and [F.L.A.M.E.] materialize and raised their weapons at the other members of U.F.N. while Seth held Kaguya with a lightsaber at her throat. The Britannian forces that were in international waters, now moved towards Japanese territorial waters.
"How chairman Sumeragi…" Sumeragi tried to move her hands to block her eyes, but was unable to do so with Seth next to her.
"I'd like to resume the vote. Will you allow Britannia to join or not?" Lelouch said as he stared at the young woman.
"Using these methods?!"
"You have no choice but to allow it, don't you? Now then, shall we begin this democratic process?"
As Seth was rounding up the world leaders, he received an emergency message from the Avalon, back in Britannia stating that the Pendragon Imperial Palace was obliterated. The area of destruction was over 100 kilometers in radius. Lelouch was thankful he had C.C, and Shirley with in his transport ship.
Lelouch knew that Schneizel had taken control of the stockpile of Fleija from the initial construction. He suspected that he would place them inside of the floating fortress Damocles, which was developed by the Tromo Agency in Cambodia. Seth and Lelouch got on a transport ship and began to discuss their next course of action on destroying the Damocles, when Lelouch received a call on imperial private channel. There could be only one person who would know this channel. Lelouch accepted the call and Schneizel appeared on the screen.
"Does it feel too to subdue other people, Lelouch?"
"Schneizel." Lelouch stated with a slight anger in his voice.
"We've taken custody of all the Fleija warheads."
"Are you drawing your bow against the Britannian emperor?"
"I'm afraid I don't recognize you as emperor."
"I see. I suppose you think you are better suited to be emperor." Lelouch stated.
"No. You're mistaken, Lelouch. The one best suited to lead Britannia…is her." Schneizel said as the camera panned over to the young brown haired girl sitting next to him. Everyone was left speechless to see Nunnally beside Schneizel.
"Big brother…I… I am your enemy."
Immediately Lelouch attempt to distance himself from her, but anyone with sight could tell that he was lying. His body language gave himself away and Seth knew Lelouch was in hell now. Everything he had ever done as zero was all for Nunnally's sake, and now he was forced to fight her.
A Few Days Later.
After take the leaders of the U.F.N. hostage, Lelouch was playing an attack to take over Japan. However with the destruction of the pendragon palace, Lelouch would have to make do with the forces he had brought initially and had no backup of any kind.
As the Britannian and Black Knights forces converged near Mount Fuji, both Lelouch and Schneizel gave speeches to their forces to boost the morale of the troops. As they finished speaking to their forces, Lelouch launched a call to Schneizel on a open channel.
"You look well, Schneizel." Lelouch spoke as he appeared on Schneizel's main monitor.
"Lelouch, if you're going to surrender, now is the time. We have Fleijas here, ready to use." Schneizel stated flatly to the 99th emperor of Britannia.
"Fleijas? I wonder if you dare to fire them. Considering I have the U.F.N. representatives aboard the Avalon with me." Now it became clear why Lelouch transmitted over an open channel. It was to allow the whole world to see that he had the hostages in his flagship.
"I know they're not directly related to you, Schneizel, however…"
"You're right, Lelouch. They're a small price to pay for world peace."
"Don't shoot Schneizel!" Xing-ke stated over the channel as the voice for the U.F.N.
"I heard the U.F.N. members have elected substitute representatives."
"We're ready for the worst. But that doesn't mean their lives are to be thrown away!"
"Li Xing-ke if we're not to use the Fleijas, I'd like to take command of all our forces, please." Schneizel stated.
"We're facing Lelouch!"
"Have no fear. I've never lost to Lelouch even once."
"Understood" Xing-ke stated as he reluctantly agreed to Schneizel agreement.
"Then, shall we have a go at each other?" Lelouch asked as he was ready to start the battle.
"Indeed." Schneizel replied as everything was going according to his plan.
Now the two brothers began their duel with their forces. To untrained eyes, it appeared as if they were simply moving their units back and forth with all their orders, but to a tactician, they could tell that this battle would be decided before the first shot was fired. Or it should be. Schneizel was surprised to see Lelouch tempting to surround his force from the beginning instead of using a baiting tactic, however his communications machines began to malfunction. Members of the Black Knights knew this effect all too well.
"Now!" Lelouch ordered as [Rogue Stargazer] breached the surface of the water and and began to glow bright red.
"Ready Stargazer?"
"Affirmative. GN particles are at 98.3% All systems nominal. Ready for action." The AI in [Stargazer] stated.
"Trans-Am Raiser!" Seth shouted as an electric pattern appeared in his now yellow eyes. The glowing red mobile suit unleashed a massive pink beam saber that decimated Schneizel forces. The massive saber vaporized the enemy as it crossed the shy. The Damocles' shields was able to protect the massive structure from being destroyed, but it received damaged. Once [Rogue Stargazer] finished his attack, around 92% of Schneizel and the Black Knights combined forces were destroyed.
With such a change in force, Schneizel was left with no choice but to uses the Fleijas. He asked Nunnally to push the trigger and she did. Once a Fleija was fired, [Rogue Stargazer] created a black sphere in his hands. The black and pink sphere raced to one another. Soon the two spheres collided and [Rogue Stargazer] black sphere consumed the Fleija. With his weapon system now useless with Lelouch's countermeasures, Schneizel knew he had to escape. This battle was lost and he had to focus on escaping. With the data of the Damocles and the Fleijas he could find someone to fund his campaign if it was against the tyranny of Lelouch. However as he was about to order an evacuation when he was informed the Damocles was breached. He now set the Fleijas inside the Damocles to self-destruct.
Seth landed [Rogue Stargazer] on land and got out. He activated [B.L.A.Z.E.] and flew towards Lelouch, who was in Shinkiro, while being escorted by his Knights. Seth unleashed a massive barrage of beams and missiles as the group fought their way through. As the group reached the Damocles, Seth brought out the [Lance of Longinus] and thrusted the golden double helix spear at the shields, piercing them. With an opening now in the massive fortress, Lelouch and his forces now infiltrated and split up. Lelouch would confront Schneizel while Seth was to secure the Fleija warheads. As Lelouch and Suzaku made their way through the Damocles they were attacked by Gino. Suzaku confronted Gino as Lelouch had to stop the countdown.
A while later. With Nunnally.
As the former 19th Princess of Britannia was waiting in her garden atop the Flying Fortress Damocles. She soon heard footsteps coming closer to her.
"It's you isn't it, big brother?" Nunnally stated as she heard the footsteps getting closer. She heard no response, but she continued on.
"Are you here for the Damocles key?" Again no response. She opened her eyes, but was surprised to see a masked man in front of her. Seth undid his mask allowing Nunnally to see his face.
"Who are you?"
"My name is Seth Fairs, and I am your brother's knight, Nunnally. I've come for that key you hold. It far too dangerous."
"I'm afraid I can't do that." Nunnally said as she gripped the key harder.
"It's the only tool we have that can liberate people from Lelouch's rule and his Geass. I can't give it to you."
"But doesn't the Damocles also enslave people for fear of eradication. Is it no different?" Seth asked the former princess.
"Damocles will become a symbol of their hatred. their hatred will be focused here. So that everyone will move towards the future." Seth began to smile as he hear her words.
"Why are you smiling?" Nunnally asked at the strange behavior from this man.
"You truly are Lelouch's sister. Nunnally before I go, there's something I want you to know. Lelouch still loves you very much and he was always happiest when he was with you."
"Huh?" Nunnally said. Suddenly she felt the Damocles key being ripped from her arms by an invisible force and flung towards Seth.
"Farewell Nunnally." Seth said as he equipped his mask and turned invisible, leaving Nunnally bewildered and confused at the events that just happened.
Later with Seth.
Seth arrived in the control room of the Damocles and saw Lelouch standing in the center of the room with a Geassed Schneizel next to him. Seth approach Lelouch and kneeled before him.
"Your majesty." Seth said as he presented the Damocles key to the 99th emperor of Britannia.
"Thank you my knight. And with this the Zero requiem begins." Lelouch stated as he took the key and fired a Fleijas. Lelouch opened a transmission on all open channels.
"Attention world! I am Lelouch vi Britannia, emperor of the holy Britannian empire! Schneizel has surrendered to me. Because of this, I now have control of both Damocles and the Fleijas! And even the Black Knights no longer have the strength to oppose me! If anyone dare oppose me now, the shall know the power of the Fleija! Those who can challenge my military rule no longer exist! Yes! From this day, from this moment forward, the world belongs to me! Lelouch vi Britannia commands you! Obey me, World!"
Two months later.
The world had changed so much in such short time. With the world under his control the people lived in terror. According to the official Britannian records, The knight of Zero and the knight of two perished in the battle two months ago. Now in Japan, Lelouch was standing atop of his convoy transport as the leaders of the Black Knights were to be executed on live television. As the convo moved throughout the streets, something blocked the road. A man in a Zero outfit was standing in the way of the convoy.
The Zero ran through the convoy with nearly superhuman speed. Zero broke through all the defense of the convoy and appeared in front Lelouch.
"Insolent fool!" Lelouch said as he pulled out a pistol. However Zero pulled out a sword and impale the demon emperor. As the sword ended the life of the emperor, people began to cheer. Lelouch's body fell forward and landed near his sister who was chained to the ground.
"Big brother?" Nunnally said as she touched the body of her brother. Suddenly memories flooded her mind. She now knew Lelouch always meant to sacrifice himself. She cry over the 'death' of her brother.
A Few Days Later.
After Lelouch supposed death, he regroup with Seth who was ready to leave this universe. Seth offered Lelouch the chance to leave this dimension with him. When he agreed, Shirley, C.C, Rolo, and Kallen also joined him. Shirley and Kallen asked if their mothers could come too as they were the only family they had left. Seth allowed it as he didn't want these women to be sad. Surprisingly enough, Jeremiah, Sayako, Anya, Lloyd, and Cecile all stated that they wished to come along with Seth as they were informed about the Zero requiem. Seth took several Knightmares, downloaded a lot of data from Britannian databanks, and took several Sakuradite samples. With everything loaded on a transport ship and Blaze opened a portal.
On the Lunar base.
Inside the geofront of the lunar base, a portal opened up and a ship came out of the opening. As the ship landed they were surrounded by troopers wearing white old republic armor and several infinite stratos units. As the ship opened, the troopers ready their weapon as did the infinite stratos units.
"All of you, stand down!" Seth said as he got off the ship and walked out with their new members. Soon several of Seth's wives arrived, as did General Katsuragi.
"Sorry about that Emperor Dominus. I take it your journey was successful. And I see that you've brought some new friends."
"Thank you for your concern General Katsuragi. I was successful in finding a relic and yes these are new allies for us. You'll be talking to Lelouch a lot in the future as he is a very skilled battle tactician."
"Of course you majesty. ALL RIGHT MEN, GET THIS SHIP UNLOAD NOW!" Misato order as the troops began to unload the transport.
"Excuse my intrusion, but did she just address you as Emperor?" Lloyd asked as this was new information to him and the rest of the group.
"Oh, I forgot to mention that. When to put it simple terms, I've made my now nation and declared myself as Emperor. We're inside the moon right now too."
"Huh?"
"I should have done this sooner. Hold on." Seth said as he partially deployed [B.L.A.Z.E.] and activated Trans Am burst.