SRA cabinet meeting

Pres. James Jackson and his cabinet members are having a serious meeting about the Enclave involvement in Narita. He spoke to his members seriously.

James: Alright, gentlemen. It comes to clear that the Enclave just went to Earth for unknown. We're not sure how they made it there, but for what I know, I need to know how they do it. Director Irons?

Irons: Yes. For I've seen on the report, we receiving the blueprints my men infiltrate the enemy base, it seems like they able to build a portal gateway to earth as an escape route. And it was located at the same base deep within NEF territory. The behind the iron door is where the portal was build. I can't believe they did it.

Howard: I don't care how they did it. The Enclave is still a bigger threat to all of us. They will do anything to achieve it, even means kill everyone who gets in their way. We can sent the black-ops to deal with them.

Irons: The Atlas will join alongside the black-ops. Whatever they holding the secrets, we need it.

Steve: Hold on. What about Blood Damnation? They also worse as the Enclave. Seeing they working each other, it will be serious threat.

Peter: They won't.

Steve: And how do you know that, Mr. Secretary of Defense?

Peter: They have different goal, Mr. Vice President. The reason they work together is because their leaders say so. We don't see them at Narita so they must've went into the hiding place waiting to strike on new enemy they about to create it.

Steve: Hmm...

James: I want to find their base on earth and put to the end of it. There could be few, hundred, or thousand bases across the globe hidden in plain site. We cannot let the Enclave take over a central continent before we take it. Our morals and beliefs are about freedom, peace, and justice while they believe slavery, superiority, oppression, and persecution to look down upon lesser people. If that happens, they will become the next threat worse than Holy Britannian Empire. Hell, they might becomes themselves an empire. Not on my watch. Director Hector.

He stands up from the chair firmly.

Hector: Sir.

James: Find out where they come from. Start in Japan first. Have the agents sent there.

Hector: Yes sir.

He leaves the room immediately. James lean back of the chair to clear out his stress. 

James (thoughts): It was only a matter of time before they appear on earth and take it by force by any means. If they able to take over a central continent before engaging to entire world then we will not hesitate to use a secret weapon. May God help us all.

...

Britannian cabinet room

Cornelia, Euphemia, Guilford, Darlton, and the rest of the members are attending in the meeting to discuss the event that has happened from Narita. They are focus on this meeting today.

Britannian Minister: The Japan Liberation Front was nearly wiped out by your Narita operation, viceroy. Now, we're hunting down the survivors, one by one.

Cornelia wasn't happy to hear from him so she said to him.

Cornelia: Are you being sarcastic? We're barely pulling our forces back together after that fiasco.

Britannian Minister: No, I, I didn't mean to...

Cornelia: And we also have to deal with new enemies we never encounter before causing losing my men to die for nothing, it includes the loss of three Glaston Knights.

Darlton clenched his teeth in sorrow when he receive report that three of Glaston Knights were killed in action by unknown knightmare model that takes them out for a minute. A minister is making a bad choice to say something stupid to the viceroy. Her knight just said.

Guilford: The Occupation Government is responsible for this. They've done nothing about Area 11's subways and mining railways. In the ghettoes, they falsify the registries and property deeds as the rebellion spreads unchallenged.

Britannian Minister: Ah, the subway tunnels stretch over the whole country. We can't just fill them all in. We don't have the budget.

Guilford: The terrorists are using them as their strike bases and escape routes.

Britannian Minister: B-But, Prince Clovis instructed us. Ah, he said forcing them would fuel the rebellion giving the Chinese Federation an excuse to attack.

Cornelia: They've already got their excuse. Zero is growing stronger and bolder everyday. The other ones are helping them and another is attacking us all at once without knowing their intentions.

Darlton: Besides that, Vice-Minister. Internal Affairs has appointed special group of the Elevens to self-govern this area, isn't that right? A group who are called the NAC.

A Britannian minister is a bit shocked to hear about NAC.

Darlton: When we stormed Narita, we looked for the evidence of the NAC's conspiracies. But it was buried in the landslide. Still our suspicions remain high. If we suppress them now...

He said. Then a door opens to see Nonette returns from the mission.

Britannian minister: Ah! Lady Enneagram!

Cornelia: So you able to subduing rebel Purist faction.

Nonette: I was. However, something is wrong there.

Darlton: Care to explain?

Nonette: When we're at Purist headquarter, we don't see everyone in there. We went to investigate to find where they went off although there's no information. And then, I saw a tons of explosives attached everywhere and we get away before it exploded. 

Euphemia: So they know you were coming.

Nonette: Yes, sub-viceroy. It seems like someone calls them about us coming for them, packing up everything they need, and run away. Hm... Cowards, they are. So what are you talking about here?

Darlton: We have a bit information about NAC conspiracy by supplying and giving weapons and resources to terrorists.

Cornelia: Hmm, a group of blue-bloods and plutocrats. Relics of their dismal past.

She said, disgusted about them supporting the terrorists for giving weapons and resources. 

Britannian Minister: Oh, wait! please! These are just rumors. There's no evidence of that at all. If you suppress them, then the Eleven's economy will certainly collapse. That means no tax revenue to send to the homeland. Also, it's a prime directive of the empire that Numbers should take care of their own kind.

Cornelia: And what have you done to find the Black Knights? Or other terrorist groups?

Britannian Minister: We analyzed the shield machine they left showing Zero was behind the Narita operation. But that's all we've got. You can't squeeze information out of corpses.

Cornelia: So you can't catch Zero and you don't want us to hit Kyoto. Do you know the word incompetent, minister? It's for people who can't get results.

She said sternly towards him. A Britannian minister shows worrying with his sweat as he make a viceroy not impressive.

...

Unknown location

The Five old Japanese men are sitting around the fire talking seriously about Cornelia have a bit information about their conspiracy. One of them is Taizo Kirihara, leader of Kyoto House, said to his men.

Taizo: So, the Britannian viceroy has gone this far already.

Tousai: With the Liberation Front smashed, the last embers of Japan have died away.

Hidenobu: No, he may be on the run, but Tohdoh is still strong, still fighting.

Yoshino: Even if that so, I heard he lost his custom Burais. So, there's no hope.

???: There is hope.

They turn around at a young Japanese girl behind the curtain. Her name is Kaguya Sumeragi, member of Kyoto House and a cousin of Suzaku Kururugi. 

Taizo: The Black Knights? You've been infatuated with Zero since he rescued Suzaku Kururugi. We even sent him the Guren Mk-II.

Kaguya: True. But there's something else too.

Taizo: Like what?

Kaguya: The other group with the Black Knight. For what I know about my informant-

Osakabe: You sent an informant without telling us?

She sighed.

Kaguya: Yes, I did. I want to learn more about the Black Knights. Anyway, for I what I know about my informant, the other group call themselves Frontier Militia.

Kubouin: A group of militias? We don't remember Japan having militia group. Only the resistance.

Kaguya: Still, we must also learn about them too. We don't know if they are on our side. They made those custom knightmares different than ours. They also have so much resources to keep up their organization.

Yoshino: If it is true, then why they didn't make their appearance throughout Japan. In fact, where they come from?

Kaguya: There's... No further information yet about them. 

Kubouin: Can you describe them?

Kaguya: Hm, they're wearing military combat uniforms and they act like they were military soldiers from foreign country. 

Taizo: Hmm... In that case, we need to bring both of them here to see face-to-face. If we know their intentions, we may give support them in order to free Japan. As for Frontier Militia, we may don't know about them yet, but for what I know from Lady Sumeragi, they act like the soldiers but it's unknown they're Japanese or not. I have feeling strange for what they doing in this land.

...

Ashford Academy

Oscar and his friends are in the class room to listen the lesson from a teacher talking about history which, for Oscar, it's killing him to hearing about Britannia stuff.

Teacher: And after the defeat at Trafalgar, Elisabeth the third found herself surrounded by revolutionaries in Edinburgh. However with the help of Lord Britannia, she's fled to the American colonies now known as our homeland Britannia.

Oscar (thoughts): I really don't wanna hear history repeatedly. I have heard of it before back in American academy. In fact, Washington Rebellion would have won independence if Benjamin Franklin didn't take that offer to become a noble. Nobles, how disgusting they are.

The, he look at Shirley sitting at the left side holding some kind of an envelop and she opens. He was curious at first, but he don't bother it and went back to study.

...

After the class, Oscar is walking on the hallway headed back to the dorm when he see Lelouch dressing a casual clothes. They both staring at each other, standing there. No one is in the hallway so only for two boys alone. Oscar is being cautious as well as Lelouch knowing their identities revealed. 

Oscar: Zero...

Lelouch: Echo-1...

They said, looking at each other eyes like they are rivals. . Oscar spoke to him first.

Oscar: So... We didn't expect we come to see each other here, even though we study together here.

Lelouch: Yes. Well... I didn't expect to see you continue studying here despite you are a part of militia group.

Oscar: We're more than militia group, Lelouch. We are like revolutionary. We just wanted to put the end of this war which Britannia started it. Not to mention that two superpowers have same idea by forcing every country to their submission. 

Lelouch: I wonder if you are planning something next, am I correct?

Oscar: That would be my superior to decide, not mine.

Lelouch: And who is your superior?

Oscar laughed as he said to him.

Oscar: Oh, please. Like I would give you away my boss name. You hide your mask because not only just a Britannian, but also a prince who was being exiled by his own country.

Lelouch: It's best to not reminding me that. 

Oscar: Then you should keep it for yourself. As for now, we will wait for further orders from my superiors to what goes next.

Lelouch: Hmm... I will find out your secrets, Oscar. I swear it. I will figure it out soon.

Oscar: Heh, you will try. Oh, just for advice, if you don't tell them of who you are and what are you fighting for, they may feel distrust when keeping hidden for too long.

He said as he walked away from him and headed to his dorm. Lelouch look back at him with his glare before headed to the room where Milly and Shirley are there.

...

SRA Hokkaido base/Frontier Militia Hokkaido base

After the school, Oscar and the others went to Frontier Militia secret base, which they used that name to make the enemy think they are just another terrorist group, and not futuristic military from another world. When they entered the base, everyone inside are busy on working their weapons, equipments, and other stuff. They went to simulation room to continue training on their Titans in visual reality. Then, they went to training room to increase their body strength when they are not using Titans or Knightmares on the battlefield. They kept going on training until Captain Johnson entered the room.

Johnson: Attention!

Oscar and his teammates are responded to his call as they line up and give salute to him. After that, they put down their salutes.

Johnson: I see you very serious of training after the battle of Narita.

Keshly: Yes sir. It is really tough battle. But we are very aware of the Enclave.

Johnson: Yes. They already gave me a report 4 hours ago. It seems like they have build a portal to escape when SRA-NEF joint-coalition forces attacked their base within NEF jungle territory. We might be ready for that in the future.

Oscar: So what's the plan, sir?

Johnson: I was informed from my superiors to have your next task is to get those NAC aka The Kyoto House to get on our side. We also receive word from Agent Adele Armstrong that she meet a Kyoto messenger to give us invitation to their hideout. It seems like they started to notice us.

Danny: Well, after we did back there, they are getting interesting to us than the Black Knights, right guys?

They ignored his compliment.

Johnson: Now, I got word from headquarter to gain their trust in order to get them to out side without feeling distrust each other that could jeopardized our mission.

Oscar: And why us, sir?

Johnson: Because they are getting interesting you and your teammates in few campaigns, even each of you get separate mission here on Earth. So they chose you to do it.

Oscar: I see... But what about the Black Knights?

Johnson: If they willing to meet them, then we can do a same.

Oscar: In that case, we will accept this task. We won't fail, sir.

Johnson: I know you will, son. Now, finish your training so you will start meeting the Kyoto House. Is that understood?

Oscar Team: SIR, YES SIR!

They shouted. Johnson leave the room and the others went back to training until they finished to start a new mission.

...

Black Knights hideout

Zero was sitting there thinking on his mind that caught him something back at the Ashford Academy.

Lelouch (thoughts): Why would Shirley just out of the blue?

Flashback

Shirley: My dad works where really long away from here. But he likes to send me great staff like this to keep my spirits up, you know? So, I was just wondering...

Flashback ended

Then, he was interrupted by Ohgi as he holding what appears to be an envelop on his hand and he said to him.

Ohgi: Here.

Zero: Hmm? What's this?

Ohgi: A love letter.

Zero: Oh? From you?

Tamaki just laughed because of a joke from Zero.

Tamaki: And they say you have no sense of humor. Ahahahaha!

Kallen: You laugh too much.

Ohgi: It's an official letter form Kyoto. They urgently request a meeting.

Zero: Is this really such a big deal?

Kallen: A big deal?! It's Kyoto!

Ohgi: If they accept us it means funding and support. It could solve our financial crisis.

Zero: Crisis?!

Ohgi gasped as he sounds not happy about the finance crisis. Zero said to him.

Zero: There shouldn't be any problem if you are following the budget I laid out.

Ohgi: Well...

Everyone went stares at Tamaki who is responsible of finance budget and he is a charge of treasury.

Tamaki: Hey! It's not my fault! We're turning into a big organization now! That means new expenses, you know!

Kallen: Like French dinners for the new recruits so you can show off?

Tamaki: Hey, you?!

Kallen: I know where you've been taking them, big spender?

Tamaki: Uh-ugh?! You know about it?!

Zero sighed as he see that Tamaki is not taking care of the finance budge he was saving for the Black Knights.

Zero:  We'll put Ohgi in charge of the treasury for now.

In that response. Tamaki stood up and said to him.

Tamaki: Hold it right there! I'm the one that's in charge of the cash! That's my job!

Zero: f you want me to trust you then show me some results.

Tamaki: Did you actually just say trust a guy who hides his face from his own partners?!

This caught attention to everyone for they also wanted to know his identity hidden underneath the mask. Ohgi want to know about his identity too, but he feel that it would dissolve the organization if his face was revealed when someone tries to expose his identity. Kallen stood up for Zero as she said to Tamaki.

Kallen: Zero is not the problem here. Who cares who he is? He had the skill to outwit Cornelia, didn't he? That's why he is the leader of the Black Knights. Do you really need to know more?

Tamaki shrugged as he wanted to know his secret identity only to be turn down by her defending the leader. Then, a Black Knight member came to the room without knocking the door.

BK member: Um, sorry to bother you, Zero. But we have a visitor.

Sugiyama: Huh! Is someone knows our location?

Minami: Are you certain?

BK member: Yes. It's the Frontier Militia. They're here.

They are really surprised they have come here in this secret location. The door opens to see Adele, Oscar and his teammates wearing combat uniforms and helmets to cover their faces. Zero was speechless they find out his secret base and he wasn't unaware they would be coming here this hour. Adele said to him.

Adele: Hello, Zero. Nice place for hidden from Britannians.

Zero: So you manage to find our hideout. But what is the militia group wanted here for?

Adele: Have you receive letter from a group known as Kyoto House.

Zero: Yes? Why do you ask?

She pulled an invitation letter from inside her t-shirt and show it to him which surprising to the Black Knights members.

Adele: We got receive it as well from the Kyoto House. They seem interesting to us since the battle of Narita.

Ohgi: Wait, so that means...

Danny: Yep! We're going to their secret place to meet the head of the Kyoto House.

Tamaki: So they interesting on you too! Damn, I never knew they're watching on us.

Adele: Moe like they are stalkers. But anyway, Zero, my superiors have assigned me to be a representative of our mission to meet the leader of Kyoto House. But since you are part of it as well, how about we can go together to meet him.

Zero: Hmm...

Kallen: Zero, think about it. With Kyoto House and Frontier Militia by our side, we may able to fight back against the Britannians. We also going to take back Japan too!

Zero is thinking on the thoughts of his plan. He knows that the Kyoto House is one of NAC members, Taizo Kirihara, wanted to see his face but it will also reveal it to everyone as well. He need to think of his plan before meeting the head of Kyoto house so he said.

Zero: Very well. We'll going to meet the Kyoto house. 

Everyone shows happy that they will receive resources and supplies from the Kyoto House to boost up this organization. Adele and the others feels that Zero has a plan for meeting the Kyoto House and they know he possess a Geass, but they'll let it slide anyway to meet the head of Kyoto House.

...

Shirley's house

Shirley headed off to the school as she say goodbye to her mother and father. In his office room, Joseph can't think but to feel afraid of the authority or worse, the OSI might dig out the list of men who works in Code R and they will find him very soon. He hide his research paper into the safebox and tries to calm down. But then, his phone is ringing from his pocket so he pick it up and he says on the phone.

Joseph: Um, who is this?

??? (phone): Someone who knows you're working with. Not to mention you are part of Code R group formed by Prince Clovis.

Joseph eyes widened as an unknown caller knows who he was working for, and he feel panicking. His heart beating hard as he tries to calm down a pressure. He swallow his saliva to the throat as he replied.

Joseph: What do you want from me?

??? (phone): I want you to give me every information related to Code R project. My superior is interesting of your work.

Joseph: Are you OSI?

??? (phone): No. We are not. But you will deliver it to us and forget what you have heard from us.

Joseph: And if I refuse?

??? (phone): Then we'll going to do something bad to your daughter, Shirley Fennette.

Joseph: No! Please, anything but her! I'll do anything you asked, but please don't harm her.

??? (phone): Then you must corporative with us, if you want your daughter be unharmed. Once it's done, we'll leave you and your family alone. Oh, and one more thing, if you attempt to call the police or the authorities, your family will die, starting with your daughter first. We'll call you again.

He said as he ended the call. Joseph lean back the chair as he is being blackmailed by unknown person who threatening him to be corporative to do a bidding or family will die, starting with his daughter first. He feel unsure of how to get out of this, but he has no choice but to accept it.'

...

Ashford Academy, Nunnally room

Lelouch wearing a casual clothes walks in his sister room to see her. It is nighttime so he decided to visit his sister to see her well. But when he come to the room, a little girl voice spoke to him.

Nunnally: Lelouch?

He look to see Nunnally still awake despite her eyes closed. He goes around her as he said.

Lelouch: Looks like your fever's gone?

Nunnally: Maybe I was just a little moody.

Lelouch: Moody?

She laying on the bed.

Nunnally: Huh... It just seems to me lately that you've become a little distant like you have other things weighing on your mind.

Lelouch: Huh...

She stick out her little tongue out from her mouth and then she said to her brother.

Nunnally: Perhaps my body just did this on its own to get your attention.

Lelouch grabbed her hands gently.

Lelouch: You're wrong. I haven't changed. No matter what, I'll always be at your side, Nunnally.

Nunnally: So then, can I be a little selfish now? Please hold my hand just a little bit longer. If I fall asleep alone, I'm afraid I'll have that dream again.

Unknown to both Lamperouge siblings, a drone from outside the window is watching them and after that, it leave the scene.

...

Augustus watching on the screen see Lelouch is gently holding on his blind and cripple sister's hand on the bed. He observe them to know his enemy most weakness at all. He bring up his grinned on the face.

Augustus: Lelouch... So that's the one you care so much. Very precious for you. And very effective to weaken you.

...

Next Morning, Outside of Ashford Academy

Lelouch wearing black school uniform carrying a bag walking outside of the academy when he saw Oscar again standing at the tree. He is like waiting for him to come out so he decide to talk to him.

Lelouch: Oscar, so what is it now?

Oscar: Oh, I just come here to see what you are going to do next, "Vice President". You're going to use Geass on Taizo Kirihara, aren't you?

Lelouch: No, I'm not.

Oscar: Then I guess it.

He silence for a moment thinking on his mind and he answered.

Oscar: A driver, isn't it.

Lelouch (thoughts): Damn it! It's like he's reading my mind. He's good at guess it.

Oscar: I know something is up when I saw you walking out of the classroom to get your costume so I decide to come here to have a chat. Now listen here, what you're going to do is getting more distrust for not only my group, but also those follow your cause as well. Maybe my advice ain't good enough for you.

Lelouch: Get to your point.

Oscar: My point is that keeping hidden your identity so long everyone will question your leadership and sooner or later, they will turn against you if your enemy will expose you first. Even you are a Britannian, they must know why are you fighting for. Don't forget your sister is blind and cripple because of what happened to your mother being assassination.

Lelouch: You don't know everything about me, Oscar! You never understand at all what we been through!

Oscar: Maybe so. But it does not matter anyway. I may be Britannian, but I will do anything to get rid of tyranny and oppression of Holy Britannian Empire to rule the world as one nation. So I'm going to do what everyone should have done long ago, fight against tyranny. I hope you will understand this. Your actions is your own and not mine. I'll be going now. See you later.

He walked away headed to the academy. Lelouch looking him walking away as he feels something on his mind. His thoughts run through him as he is thinking about what he's going to do in the future. His words struck him like the lightning hits through the brain that makes him realized of what Oscar just said to him. All that time feeling revenge of what they done to him and his sister being sent here as bargaining chips and denied of finding his mother's assassin by his own father, he wanted to bring the end the cycle of hate and build a gentler world for his sister. But now, his realization came to him that he should take Oscar words for once of his life. Then, C.C came out nowhere wearing white prisoner uniform as she said.

C.C: Sorry for late. So anyway, you told me for a favor. Do you need something?

He turn his face around at her and he said.

Lelouch: I do. But I change my mind. I will make a plan for my own.

C.C: Hmm... A shame. Well, I guess I won't stop you. By the way, you forget something.

She said as she shows a ticket that Shirley give to him. He snatch it from her.

Lelouch: I didn't forget! I don't know when I'll be back tonight so I was planning to call her and cancel.

C.C: Just stick to your contract.

Lelouch: I know, I know. Don't ask me twice.

He said as he walked away from the Ashford Academy.

...

Kallen, Ohgi, Tamaki, and Zero are in the foggy place. They are in outskirts of the ghetto. They waiting for a four minutes until Adele and Oscar team arrive in time.

Adele: I hope we're not late.

Ohgi: No. We just waiting.

Tamaki: Yeah. Though it's foggy here.

Danny: Probably because it is a best way to hide their hideout from the enemy. And it is good thing no Britannian patrol  unit around here.

Then, the two cars emerged from the fog and they stopped there. A driver opens the window as he said.

Driver: Are you two Black Knights and Frontier Militia?

They both nodded.

Driver: This car is for Black Knights. The second one behind is yours to ride.

He said to Adele and her others. They went inside of each cars and headed to Kyoto house hideout.

Flashback

Oscar and the others are in unknown place to meet Agent Strongarm here. Adele came in as she explains to them about meeting with the head of Kyoto House.

Keshly: So we're going to meet the head of Kyoto House.

Adele: Yes. His name is Taizo Kirihara. He is once an owner of Kirihara Industries when Japan was independent. He got a lot of influence to support Japan government that is until the Britannia came and conquer it. Kirihara viewed as traitors by the Japanese people for collaborating the Britannia in exchange of mining the sakuradite mines in Mt. Fuji. He is also the one giving resources and supplies to every resistance group throughout Japan to fight against Britannian oppressors. Now, he gets interested on us after we did at Narita.

Ling: So what's the plan?

Adele: According to my agents, the location of Kyoto House is at the Mt. Fuji where Taizo and the others live there. But I have a feeling that he has trick on his sleeves. So let's play their games. Oscar.

Oscar: Yeah.

Adele: If he planning something bad, I want you to...

Flashback ended

The two cars driving through the tunnel until they stopped at the platform as it goes up. Once they're here, they get out of the cars and went to the room where Taizo is waiting to meet them. Tamaki ran up to the window as he and the others except Zero, Adele, and Oscar Team shocked to know where they are.

Tamaki: Wow!

Ohgi: This is... the Fuji mines?

Tamaki: That is not possible. There's no way we could be here.

Kallen: It has to be Mt. Fuji! There is only one mountain like this.

Tamaki: That means the Sakuradite is right below us? Tamaki: That means the Sakuradite is right below us? You know, what they do to intruders here? Execute them!

Ohgi: The power of which is all the way up to here? Kyoto group is amazing.

Ling: You may amazing that we are standing on the mountain contains a tons of sakuradite. But this mountain is suffered because of them. It shouldn't be enslaved like this.

Taizo: That is correct.

They turn around to see him behind the curtains covering his face and he's sitting down. He continue to say to them

Taizo: Mount Fuji, a sacred mountain once known for its clear water and quiet beauty. Now it is bent to the empire's will, a place of hideous violation. Our reflection of what Japan has become. It pains me so.

Adele: I'm sorry for what happened to your country. If either EU or Chinese Federation can just defend your homeland from Britannia. But then again, we both know either of superpower nations will take advantage of it.

Adele can't tell but he is smiling that he understand her words. 

Taizo: I thank you for your pity, Ms...

Adele: Adele Strongarm. I'm an agent of our organization called Frontier Militia.

Taizo: Yes. My agent told me about your organization. Though I don't quite remember how your group was born. Is it before, during, or after Japan was fallen?

Adele: I take it after your country was fallen.

Taizo: Hmm... I see... Even a foreigner like you feel sorry for our country being enslaved by the empire. However, that is not why you are here. I have reason to bring you all here for a reason.

Adele: Hm?

Taizo behind the curtain look directly at Zero standing there as he said.

Taizo: I apologize for not showing my face. But, Zero, your face is hidden as well. Unfortunately, I cannot allow this. To trust you, I must know who you are. Therefore you will show me your face.

As he said, two large garage doors open up to see four burais at both sides armed their weapon and pointing at them. 

Danny (thoughts): So he brought a security team. Well, with the knightmares, of course.

Kallen walk up in front of Zero with her arms wide out to protect him.

Kallen: Please wait! Zero has given us power and victory. That should be-

Taizo: Silence!

Kirihara: Silence! Now which of you is Ohgi?

Ohgi: Huh...! That's me.

Taizo: You will remove Zero's mask.

Everyone except Zero, Adele, and Oscar Team surprised of what Ohgi is about to do. He take a few seconds of thinking before walking up to Zero.

Kallen: Ohgi!

Ohgi: I'm sorry Zero, but we need a reason to put our faith in you, too. So help us to put our trust in you.

He said as he reach his hands towards Zero's mask. But before he could do that, Adele just said to him.

Adele: Before he remove their leader's mask, I would like to add something for you.

Japanese bodyguard: Silence, Forei-

Taizo: Quiet!

He shut him down.

Taizo: Tell me, what is you want to say before we can see his face?

Adele: Well, first you wanna to know what we used for our arsenal in Narita. Have your agents mention what it is?

Taizo: No, I don't. Why you need to ask?

Adele: Because we will show you something that no knightmare model can beat.

She started to smile on her face. That is a signal where Oscar just said out loud.

Oscar: Now!

Suddenly, his prime ronin-class titan came down from the ceiling landed on one of Kirihara burai and it's on top of it. A burai goes to aim at him, but RT pulls out a broadsword and slices on right arm and then he kick it. He run towards both burais going to shoot them as he dash attack them and they both hit on the ground. He pulled out an energy pistol from a side of a hip and pointing at Taizo. His bodyguards pointed their pistols at that mechanized combat robot.

Oscar: We knew something is going on here so we bring my best mech here to make sure if something went wrong.

Tamaki: Hold on! You knew about this?

Keshly: Actually, we just have feeling suspicious so we take precaution.

Adele: Which is why you prepare for this meeting, Taizo Kirihara. A founder of Kirihara industry founder of Kirihara Industry which has monopoly on Sakuradite mine, formerly a key backer of the Kururugi regime. However, when Japan fell, you dodged the tribunals by collaborating with the colonial rulers. Commonly known as Kirihara the traitor. Commonly known as Kirihara the traitor. who support resistance groups throughout Japan, a double agent. You did a quite work to prevent Britannian authorities from discovering you delivery it to every resistance group.

Japanese bodyguard 1: Anyone who identify his identity must die, especially the one who is not Japanese.

Adele: You don't get it. We have Titan here aiming a gun at both of you so I suggest you to stand down and let us continue this discussion.

Japanese bodyguard 2: Why you swine!

Taizo: Silence! So you knew about me.

Adele: I'm an agent. Not only being undercover in plain sight, but also gather information to know every person on the list, and one of them is you, Mr. Kirihara.

Taizo look at the Titan pointing a gun at his face.

Taizo: So this knightmare model is named Titan. Sounds something coming out from a myth.

Adele: Wrong. Titan is a mechanized combat robot capable to fight in the battlefield and there's one thing about it.. This robot is artificial intelligent or AI to be independent by the thoughts.

Taizo: Independent?

RT: Affirmative.

Taizo and his bodyguards are gasped surprising it can talk.

Japanese bodyguard: What the- It talks!

RT: Like Agent Adele said, I am an AI controlling on Titan to have thoughts on mind and fight in combat. But it requires a pilot where the bond can be connected to make it stronger if working together.

Taizo: Amazing. But who is the pilot?

Oscar: That would be me, sir.

Oscar walks up to him as the others following him from behind. Zero stepped in as well to join them.

Oscar: I am known as Echo-1. I'm leading this team to follow my lead to battle. This titan is something consider a friend. He consider to be independent, but without a pilot they wouldn't have purpose of life.

Taizo: You say "they", does it mean there's more like him.

Adele: Yes sir. They are more like him. And we have a name for each class. Perhaps you know this Japanese word called Ronin.

Taizo: Ronin. A samurai warrior without lord or master. You named it on him.

Oscar: Yes. Now then, let's get back to topic. 

Adele: Indeed. We have to tell you something.

Taizo: Which is?

Zero: That you know who I am. I have to tell you that I am not Japanese.

Ohgi, Tamaki, and Kallen are shocked to hear from their leader.

Tamaki: Is he serious? No wonder he never showed his face.

Taizo: If you are not Japanese, why do you fight for Japan? What is it that you want?

Zero: The destruction of Britannia.

Taizo: And so, do you believe that this is possible, that you can do it?

Zero: I can, because I must. I have reasons which compel me execrably. I'm glad I'm dealing with you.

He reached his hands on the face of the mask as it take off and reveal his face to him. Taizo's eyes widened recognize him before in is life.

Taizo: You...

Lelouch: It's been a long time, Lord Kirihara.

He said with a smile on his face seeing him again since Japan surrender.

Taizo: Is it really you? It's eight years since I finally received you as a hostage.

Lelouch: Yes. And I appreciate you taking care of me then.

Taizo: f I hadn't come tonight, were you planning to take our messengers as hostages?

Lelouch: Not at all. I came to ask for your help. That's all I'm seeking from you.

An old Japanese man started to smile.

Taizo: So the flower planted eight years ago has finally bloomed.

He then laughed. Tamaki want to see his face but Kallen stop him. Taizo call out Ohgi.

Taizo: Ohgi!

Ohgi: Yes?

Taizo: This man is a true model enemy of Britannia. His face must remain hidden for vital reasons.

Lelouch: Actually, I want my members that Zero can be trusted if they can see who he was behind the mask.

Taizo: So... You're going to show to them, are you?

Lelouch: Yes. Besides, someone have told that keeping hidden your identity so long everyone will question a leadership sooner or later. Now I get it why the people follow a leader for a purpose. 

He look at Oscar who is smiling behind his helmet. He turn around and show him to them which they are shocking to see his face without wearing a mask.

Tamaki: What the? He's just a kid and he's Britannian too.

Kallen: Lelouch?

She was shocked of what she have seen it through her both eyes widened.

Lelouch: I see that you are shocked to know who I am, Kallen Kozuku. Or should  I say, Q1.

Kallen: Wait... So it was you. This whole time...

Oscar: Perhaps we like to reveal our faces as well. 

He said as he and his teammates pulled out their helmets to revealing their faces towards them.

Ohgi: Wait! You guys are...

Oscar: That's right. Me, Keshly, and Danny are Britannians.

Danny (thoughts): Which I'm not! I'm a fucking American

Oscar: And minus for Ling here 'cause she's a Chinese.

Ling: 'Sup.

Tamaki: Three Britannian dudes and a Chinese girl. Now I am confusing of what's going on here.

RT: My scan indicates you feel dizziness perhaps you should-

Tamaki: Please, be quiet! It's just my head hurts alright. No need to tell me.

Oscar and his men chuckles.

Adele: But anyway, we wish to have an alliance to Kyoto House and Frontier Militia. My superior would like to have you to our side to free your country to its glory. Not just as before in the past, but to the future of Japan.

Taizo was admired to her words. he thinks that maybe if he work for them, it would boost up to construct the upgrades for the knightmares. 

Taizo: Well say... Alright then, we will corporate your militia group.

Adele: A revolutionary group.

She said correctly.

Taizo: Yes. In that case, we will give you every information you needed to continue this campaign in order to free Japan. And for your Titan... I wish to see how you can build such amazing mechanized combat being.

RT: I have every information about project Titan on my data. I would transmitted to you, if you wish.

Taizo: Thank ypou, I would gladly appreciate it.

Danny let it sigh out as a relief that the plan works. Then, he said to them.

Danny: So... Let's get to know each other. And this time, for real.

Ling: Danny... Shut the hell up.

...

Nighttime

It is rainy today as Lelouch wearing a casual clothes and holding an umbrella as he is running through the rain. He see Shirley  waiting for him until he arrived. Shirley give him a pout to her face.

Shirley: Lulu! There you are! You're late!

Lelouch: Yeah. Sorry. I got a lot of work things to do that I have forgot we going to the theatre.

Shirley: Hmph! Well, it's already started so let's just go in there before it's finished. Come on!

Lelouch: Huh! Hang on!

He said as he was pulled in by Shirley, and they both headed to the theatre. What they didn't know is there's someone watching them from afar. Colonel Ausgustus holding an umbrella to cover from rain watch them gone towards that building. He smiled as he found another one who care so much for him. 

Augustus: Hm, kids...

He said in lower voice. He take a silent for a while before he decided to walk away .