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Mausoleum of the 88 Emperors, 7:48 p.m. The Ikaruga began docking inside the mausoleum, without damaging the building and structure inside the mountain in which it was built, Akatsukis and Burais entering and exiting the Ikaruga, switching places.

Ohgi: With the amount of history this place went through, the Eunuchs shouldn't be able to attack us.
Tohdoh: My energy filler's been replaced. I'm heading back out.
Zero: Good. You're pretty good as the captain of a ship, Ohgi.

Zero entered the bridge, wearing a Desert Ranger outfit with his colors, still wearing his mask.

Zero: And, this outfit is very comfortable. Better than those original shoes. No wonder girls had so much trouble in heels.
Ohgi: That's...very fitting, for you, Zero.
Zero: Thank you. I was actually getting kinda sick of the cravat.
Ohgi: Too classy?
Zero: Too hard to maintain. No wonder Alistair would wear a turtleneck, with a blazer, neck accessories aren't comfortable, at all.
Ohgi: And...you're fine, with the armor, on your chest?
Zero: I've been working out, a bit. (pauses) While hallucinating that Alistair would kick my ass, if I didn't.
Ohgi: ...Oddly, that's a good motivator.
Zero: So, we're set up, in the mountain, Knightmares are prepared for round 2?
Ohgi: Yep. Tamaki's still got the Michizane on the bow. Has not moved an inch.
Tamaki: I move when I please!
Zero: It's amazing that he's stayed like that, the whole time.
Michizane: Well, I can't go numb, and Tamaki's wearing his seatbelt.
Zero: (pauses) I'm not taking up sniping. In the traditional sense, anyway.
Hinata: The Longdan has begun its approach!
Zero: About time.

Meanwhile, the Mordred destroyed the Enclave's mobile fortress, with its Stark Hadron Cannon.

Anya: Base is done.
Alistair: Well, that doesn't exactly stop them all. I mean, look at Gino, he's doing it pretty well.
Gino: (Tristan fires Gauss cannon) I love this thing! (laughs excitedly)
Alistair: Silver lining, you stopped them from bringing more people out.
Anya: That was the point. It was ugly.
Alistair: I feel ya. Well, with the city safe, we should focus on protecting Zero and the Empress. Kanda, where's the Ikaruga?
Kanda: Hang on, checking... A...mountain, it looks like.
Xingke: The mausoleum! I'll go on ahead! (Shen Hu flies off)
Alistair: I'm going, too! (Yoshitsune flies off)

Back at the mausoleum, more Knightmares took aim at the mountain, unique Knightmares landing next to the forces.

Zero: It seems like the Eunuchs aren't fans of history. Alistair will have a hell of a time, taking them out.
Tamaki: Uh, what about those two Knightmares? Looks like...a Vincent and...an Arbiter?
Zero: Agents. What are the weapons?
Tamaki: Vincent's got...what looks like a lot of knives. Arbiter's got four blades.
Zero: Agents California and Louisiana, respectively.
Tohdoh: We've had enough trouble with Zanzibar and Sigma, now we have Agents!?
Asahina: We need Kallen, dammit!
Zero: Calm down! We'll get her back, but we need to survive this! Alistair's enemy is right in front of us! We're not letting them destroy this place, or kill the Empress!
Hinata: Yorktown, heading this way!
Ohgi: God dammit!
Hinata: The Shen Hu is on its way, too!

As the Shen Hu made its way to the mausoleum, Xingke saw the forces in front of the Ikaruga, taking aim at its bridge.

Xingke: No! Empress!

Back at the bridge of the Ikaruga, Zero hailed the Eunuchs, attempting to speak with them.

Zhao Hao: (over screen) So, Zero, do you now see what your actions have brought you?
Zero: Not really. Maybe, if you tell me what your deal is.
Zhao Hao: Our "deal" is our desire to become Britannian nobles.
Zero: At the cost of the Empress?
Zhao Hao: But, of course!
Xia Wong: She can be replaced, no matter what you do.
Cheng Zhong: Take her hostage or save her life, her life has no meaning, to us.
Zero: And, what about your country?
Zhao Hao: What about it?
Cheng Zhong: Britannia's the only nation worth being part of, these days.
Zero: And, you see sense, with this idea!? What about the freedom of the people!?
Zhao Hao: Freedom is an illusion. Control and order are the only things that matter, in this world. When someone walks down a road or street, they don't care about the ants that they step on. Insects are insects, scum is scum.
Zero: There is something seriously wrong with you, if you're so willing to give up on your own home!
Zhao Hao: A very profitable choice, might I add. We're done talking. Now, die. (screen turns off)
Zero: Shields up, full power!
Tamaki: Backing up!

As the Michizane moved backwards from its position on the ship, the Knightmare's opened fire on the Ikaruga, just as it put its Radiant Wave shield up. The Shen Hu landed in front of the bridge, spinning its Slash Harkens into forming shields, blocking shots that got past the Hadron shield.

Xingke: I'm going...to protect the Empress!
Tianzi: (over radio) Xingke!
Xingke: Your Majesty?! I'll protect you, no matter what!
Tianzi: I know! I want you to live, Xingke! I don't know what I'd do, without my best friend!
Xingke: (eyes widen) Best...friend? But, but you're-!
Tianzi: It doesn't matter if I'm the Empress of China, or if you're a soldier! You and I are friends, now and forever!
Hinata: Shield generators are almost out of power! We need to recharge!

The Ikaruga's Radiant Wave shield shut down, just as the Yorktown arrived. The Knightmares fired, again, seemingly making impact with the Shen Hu. Then, a Knightmare with a similar color pattern to the Gawain, but much thinner, appeared from the smoke.

Lelouch: (takes mask off) If Tianzi thinks that way, about you, then I'm not letting you die. Even more than I previously did, of course.
Xingke: Zero?!
Zhao Hao: Kill him! Kill Zero, now!
Lelouch: Still want to fight, huh? Very well! Let me and the Shinkiro hammer in a life lesson!

A keyboard set itself up in front of Lelouch, and Lelouch began typing into it, as the opposing Knightmares opened fire. The Shinkiro put up a row of energy shields in front of itself, completely blocking the shots.

Rakshata: An excellent use for the Druid System, wouldn't you say, Zero?
Lelouch: Copying it from the Gawain definitely helped. The Nexus' Druid System is still intact, at least.
Rakshata: And, Alistair improved it, making it work passively, for the pilot.

Suddenly, Cerberus' Gloucester charged at the Shinkiro, its lance pointing forward.

Cerberus: You're dead meat, Zero!

The Gawain Nexus moved onto the top of the Ikaruga and looked up, aiming its Hadron cannons.

Seth: Not this time.

The Nexus fired its Hadron cannons, destroying Cerberus' Gloucester.

Seth: Nobody else is coming from the air.
Lelouch: Then, I say we give them a taste of disco. With literal lasers.

The Shinkiro's Absolute Defense field moved around the Shinkiro, leaving an opening for the chest. The Shinkiro's chest opened, revealing a prism-like object and energy charging up. The prism launched and the Shinkiro fired its Phase Transition Cannon, the beam reflecting on the prism and spreading across the field, destroying the army of Knightmares, save for the Vincent and Arbiter.

Xingke: Thank you, Zero. I'm grateful to you, for keeping the Empress safe.
Lelouch: Anything, to keep this country free. If the Empress wants peace, we'll get her peace. Through the most karmic way, possible.

Aboard the Longdan, the Eunuchs were looking at the Shinkiro.

Zhao Hao: Damn Zero! Damn that man!
Soldier: Riots have broken out in Shanghai!
Zhao Hao: What?! There shouldn't be riots! This is impossible!
Soldier: More riots! Beijing, Burma, Jakarta! Rebellions, everywhere!
Xia Wong: This can't be happening!
Zhao Hao: What's causing this!?
Soldier: Um... This.

The soldier played an audio file, consisting of the conversation the Eunuchs had with Zero.

Zhao Hao: Oh, no...
Soldier: Tokyo Mavericks, approaching! The Avalon's behind them!

The Eunuchs looked at the screen and saw the Yatagarasu and Avalon approaching the battlefield, which then changed to Schneizel, aboard the Avalon.

Zhao Hao: Prince Schneizel! We could use your assistance, in this matter!
Schneizel: (over screen) I don't exactly have any incentive to. After all, this audio is evidence that justifies taking you out.
Zhao Hao: That... That is a good joke, Highness! After all, we're nobility, now! All of us!
Schneizel: About that... Remember how I promised you Britannian nobility?
Zhao Hao: (smiles) Yes, yes! You promised!
Schneizel: I lied.
Zhao Hao: (stops smiling, exhales in fear)
Schneizel: Oh, and I heard that you kidnapped Alistair's girlfriend. Have fun with that.

The Black Knights' Knightmares began taking their positions in front of the Ikaruga, as it started exiting the mountain.

Lelouch: Xingke, I leave the Eunuchs to you.
Xingke: I get the feeling Alistair will come with.
Alistair: (Yoshitsune lands on Ikaruga) Hey, guys! Sorry I'm late. Hey, where's Kallen?
Lelouch: Uh... She, uh...got kidnapped, by Civility. I think she's in that pyramid thing.
Alistair: Well, I say we get her back! Hey, is that California and Louisiana, over there? Kanda will show the Cajun how to fight with scissors, while Tohdoh can take on the serial killer.
Tohdoh: I'm sorry, serial killer? She's a serial killer?
Alistair: As well as a fake bisexual, for the hedonistic thrill, and a serial rapist of women and men.
Tohdoh: (pauses) Can I bring the others with me?
Alistair: You better. And, be careful, Zanzibar might be on his way.
Tohdoh: I've got a score to settle, with him.
Lelouch: Move out!

The Black Knights' Knightmares began their assault on the enemy forces, the Zangetsu dashing straight at California's Vincent, alongside the commander type Akatsukis.

Agent California: (sultry tone) Oh? Tohdoh, I presume?
Asahina: Wow, that tone of voice really is annoying.
Chiba: She must have thrilled herself, this whole time.
Agent California: And, what's wrong with that? I'm acting as human as everyone else. It doesn't really matter if they live or die, during sex.
Urabe: Freaking nutcase...
Agent California: I like to have fun. In my own way. Once your little resistance is over and done with, I can get back to business. I haven't felt this happy, in a long time.
Tohdoh: Was that before or after Alistair took a heaving shit on you?
Agent California: (normal tone) ...You killed my high, with words, you son of a bitch!
Asahina: Okay, that tone is something that sounds normal.
Agent California: I'm gonna kill you assholes, and mate the corpses! (Vincent draws knives)
Chiba: So, that's why Alistair hates your guts. And, you're pretty sick.

Meanwhile, the Omoikane encountered Louisiana's Gloucester.

Agent Louisiana: (in Cajun) Am I to assume that I must fight a lady? How troublesome.
Kanda: What the hell did you just say? Was that French?
Agent Louisiana: (normal tone) Sorry. Old habits. That was Cajun French, by the way.
Kanda: Certainly haven't heard an accent, quite like yours. Is that what's referred to as "Deep South"?
Agent Louisiana: Indeed. And, it seems that you play with scissors, as well.
Omoikane: Unfortunately, you don't need them. You're bald, after all.
Agent Louisiana: Enough banter.

The Zangetsu and commander type Akatsukis engaged California's Vincent, while the Omoikane fought with Louisiana's Arbiter. The Akatsukis and Zangetsu had some difficulty fighting California's Vincent, as they tried to keep up with its speed. The Akatsukis suffered some damage and scratches, from the Vincent's knives, not even coming close to damaging the Vincent.

Chiba: Damn cyborg!
Asahina: Guess experience really does play into piloting a Knightmare.
Tohdoh: Then, let's show her our experience.

The Akatsukis and Zangetsu took their respective sword stances and engaged the Vincent, again, with better results, parrying the Vincent's attacks and dealing damage to it. The Vincent's movements suddenly showed California's frustration, giving the Akatsukis the chance to cut off the Vincent's arms and legs.

Agent California: God dammit! You'll pay, for this!

California ejected from the Vincent, as it exploded. The Omoikane dueled with Louisiana's Arbiter, both Knightmares utilizing two swords. The Omoikane could only match the Arbiter's swings, as the Knightmares parried each other's attacks. The two Knightmares then attached their other swords to their respective extra appendages, creating their pincer blades. Once more, the Omoikane and Arbiter clashed, sparks flying from the blades. As the two Knightmares went for a strong attack, at the same time, the Omoikane was quicker, breaking the Arbiter's blades and crushing the cockpit with the pincer attack.

Agent Louisiana: I shall give you this victory, for now. Next time, young lady. (ejects cockpit from Arbiter, as it explodes)
Kanda: Damn. Lucky bastard. At least Sigma's not out here.
Omoikane: It seems that the Yorktown is sending out all of its Knightmares. And Zanzibar's heading straight for Tohdoh.

The Black Knights and Tokyo Mavericks Knightmares looked at the Yorktown and saw an army of Knightmares flying their way, Zanzibar's Vincent in the front.

Tohdoh: Zanzibar! What the hell is that Vincent holding?
Asahina: A...minugun?
Chiba: But it's on its shoulder!
Tohdoh: More of that precious Enclave innovation.

Zanzibar's Vincent fired its shoulder-mounted gatling cannon at the Zangetsu, separating it from the Akatsukis, as a chase ensued.

Zero: Holy Swords, C.C.'s Akatsuki is preparing for takeoff. Care to assist her?
Asahina: Well, Tohdoh's busy, so we'll do just that.
Chiba: You remember your training, right, C.C.?
C.C.: To a degree. I've seen combat, but barely practiced it. Memory will have to do.

As C.C.'s Akatsuki took off from the Ikaruga, support came from the Yatagarasu, including the Tristan and Mordred.

Gino: I'm making notes, for Lloyd! I need more ranged weapons!
Anya: I could use axes, myself.
C.C.: It seems Alistair's been making you change your minds.

Suddenly, C.C. and Anya's perceptions distorted, as flashes of memories appeared, in their minds.

C.C.: What...is this?!
Anya: My...head!
C.C.: I know this feeling... Gino, I'm getting some distance, so I don't get in the crossfire! (Akatsuki flies off)
Gino: Wait, how do you know my name-?! That's a stupid question. Our names are on the internet.
Anya: Is that Cornelia's Gloucester?
Gino: Where?!
Anya: Never mind, it's magenta, not purple.
Gino: There! Wait, doesn't Euphemia like magenta?

As an Enclave Sutherland was about to attack C.C.'s Akatsuki, a Gloucester modeled after Cornelia's, with a magenta paintjob and float pack, destroyed the Sutherland, with its spear.

Euphemia: You're not hurting my friends!
C.C.: Euphy?! What are you doing, in that?!
Euphemia: Kicking ass, living my way. You know, taking Limp Bizkit's lyrics to heart.
C.C.: And, that Gloucester...
Euphemia: Modeled after Cornelia's. Wherever the hell she went, she took her Gloucester with her. In the meantime... Guilford, Darlton, on me!
Guilford: Time to cut through!
Darlton: And, bust some heads!

Euphemia's Gloucester flew onwards, alongside the Koga Saburo and Tenkai, engaging Enclave Knightmares and destroying them. Meanwhile, the Zangetsu dodged the shots from Zanzibar's Vincent's gatling cannon, destroying the cannon with its sword.

Zanzibar: Damn Eleven scum! Enough resistance!
Tohdoh: Racist, much? With that attitude, you could pass off as a remnant of the deceased Klan.
Zanzibar: The ways of the world must be obeyed! You don't deserve to resist or stand up for yourselves, let alone have victory!
Tohdoh: Says the guy that allies himself with terrorists.
Zanzibar: We are not terrorists! You Elevens are the terrorists! You've caused nothing but panic and anarchy, wherever you go, especially the Homeland of Britannia!
Tohdoh: And, you think that your actions of causing fear aren't terrorism?
Zanzibar: Naturally! Pay evil unto evil, to right the world!
Tohdoh: You've got a pretty sad existence, for an old man.
Zanzibar: "Old man"!? I'm 41 years old!
Tohdoh: Seriously?! Then, why is your hair gray?!
Zanzibar: That's not your concern, whelp! Now, die!

Zanzibar's Vincent brought out its MVS polearm and overwhelmed the Zangetsu with its quick strikes, the Zangetsu barely able to block them all.

Tohdoh: This guy...he's inhuman! No normal person can move like this, not even Suzaku! Is he...?!
Chiba: Colonel!

The Zangetsu saw Chiba's Akatsuki throw the brake sword from Tohdoh's Gekka and caught the second sword, perfectly blocking the Vincent's attacks.

Zanzibar: Impossible!
Tohdoh: I don't just fight two-handed! I also learned dual wielding!

The Zangetsu began its counterattack against Zanbiar's Vincent, striking with more speed and finesse than it previously did with one brake sword, overwhelming the Vincent. The Zangetsu thrust one of the brake swords into the cockpit of the Vincent, stopping its movements.

Tohdoh: Goodbye, Zanzibar. You lived like an asshole, and you died like-

Zanzibar's Vincent clutched the brake sword in its cockpit, and pulled itself out, as Zanzibar roared with effort, panting after escaping. Zanzibar panted as Tohdoh saw Zanzibar, through the hole in the cockpit, bleeding from a clearly fatal wound.

Tohdoh: I knew it... You're a super soldier!
Zanzibar: I...am the military leader...of the Confederate Enclave! You mongrels...will not resist us...! Die...Tohdoh!

Zanzibar's Vincent brought out a cannon, and the Zangetsu launched the two Slash Harkens on its swords, as well as the Harken in its chest, destroying the cannon with the combined strike.

Zanzibar: Damn you! This is far from over! (Vincent flies off)
Tohdoh: Not a cyborg, not an android. Did you let yourself get broken, Colonel?

The Shinkiro flew on ahead, firing its missile launcher at the elite Knightmares, making direct hits with all four shots.

Lelouch: I can get used to this.
Rakshata: (over radio) There's one more clip, for that. Then, could you please test out the Tesla Cannon?
Lelouch: With pleasure.

The Shinkiro reloaded its missile launcher, and unloaded the final clip at the Yorktown, which only took minor damage, despite not utilizing its Blaze Luminous. The Shinkiro tossed its missile launcher away and brought out its Tesla Cannon, aiming it at the Longdan, as well as the Knightmares guarding it.

Lelouch: Let me give you a taste of real science!

The Shinkiro fired its Tesla Cannon, shooting a large beam of electricity that destroyed the line of Knightmares blocking the path, and dealing damage to the Longdan.

Lelouch: Beautiful. Alistair! Focus fire on the Yorktown! We're not dealing with the Eunuchs, until these assholes are out of here!
Alistair: You heard the man, Nunnally!
Lelouch: Ohgi! Are the Hadron cannons ready?
Ohgi: Charging, now!
Tamaki: I've got something for ya, pesky Hadron cannon.
Ohgi: Target locked... Fire!

The Ikaruga and Yatagarasu fired their Hadron cannons at the Yorktown, overpowering the Blaze Luminous, and the Michizane fired its railgun, severely damaging one of the Yorktown's Hadron cannon. After the damage had been dealt, the Yorktown began fleeing, some of the Enclave Knightmares following suit. The Shinkiro, Shen-Hu and Yoshitsune sped towards the Longdan, the Shinkiro pulling out a collapsible greataxe and striking a hole into the command center. The respective Knightmare pilots exited their Knightmares, Lelouch putting his mask back on.

Zero: It's over, Eunuchs! You've lost.
Xingke: Now, you're gonna pay, for making China suffer!
Alistair: First, you're gonna give Kallen back to us. Then, we'll have you executed, for treason, when the time is right.
Zhao Hao: You're too late! You managed to scare off the Yorktown, and you'll never find her! We sold her!
Alistair: (pauses) Come again?
Xingke: You pieces of shit-!
Zero: (turns around) You may want...to look away.
Zhao Hao: That's right! That foolish, rebellious Eleven will never see the light of day, again! This is what happens when you defy the rightful rulers of-!

During his attempt at a speech, Alistair approached Zhao Hao, grabbed the top of his head, with his prosthetic arm, and snapped his neck, before he could finish his sentence, his head twisting backwards with a sickening crack.

Xingke: (eyes widen) Oh, shit!

As Zhao Hao's body crumbled to the floor, the other Eunuchs panicked, as Alistair ruthlessly killed them all, Xingke watching in horror and Zero seeing the shadows of the action behind him. The only sounds that were present in that room were the screams of agony, pleading for mercy, and the sounds of tearing flesh and cracking bones. After the brutality, Alistair panted, trembled in anger, then roared with rage, running back into the Yoshitsune and flying off.

Xingke: That... What the shit, man...?
Zero: (turns around) If there was ever any doubts as to what Alistair Wake will do, if you piss him off enough, this is the answer.
Xingke: This... This is just... Christ...
Zero: You might have nightmares, about this experience. And, so will I. I did warn you to look away.
Xingke: So... Should we...burn the bodies?
Zero: They aren't bodies, anymore. Civility won't be using them, anytime soon.

The next morning, on the Ikaruga. Tianzi properly reunited with Xingke, as the Black Knights watched.

Zero: A very heartwarming image. But, at a cost...
Ohgi: The Enclave got away with Kallen. Alistair sure isn't happy, about this.
Diethard: In the meantime, it seems Odysseus has called off the betrothal, for good. For some reason, he's in a wheelchair. Apparently, he was shot.
Zero: (thinking) Schneizel, probably. He'd been buying plenty of guns and weapons, last I saw him.
Diethard: Now, as for arranging a better candidate, for the Empress-
Zero: (out loud) You shut your ass up, before I tackle you, off this ship.
Diethard: Just hear me out...
Zero: She's 13 years old, not fit for marriage. You can't force her to marry someone, just to satisfy wants and desires.
Tamaki: It ain't smart, that's for sure.
C.C.: Agreed.
Kaguya: I also agree!
Chiba: How the hell do you even come to these solutions?
Diethard: (pauses) Okay, I admit that I didn't think this through. It's...really stupid, now that I think about it.
Zero: Don't you have news to help make?
Diethard: Oh, shit! Thank you for reminding me! (runs off)

As Diethard ran off, Tianzi and Xingke approached the group.

Tianzi: Excuse me, Zero?
Zero: What is it, Empress?
Tianzi: Just Tianzi, please. Um... Where's Mr. Blue Eyes? I wanted to thank him, for keeping the city safe.
Zero: He's...occupied, at the moment.
Tianzi: Why is that?
Kaguya: Kallen, our ace pilot, got kidnapped. And, she's Alistair's girlfriend.
Tianzi: Alistair... Wait, he's the one you've been talking about?! Then, we've got to help Alistair! We need to find his girlfriend!
Zero: A simple action, but it's going to be difficult. We don't exactly know where the Yorktown's going. And, Alistair... Well, I can only assume that some very unique deaths are going to be on the news.