Code Geass BSC: stage 13

Stage 13: Heart wounds

Roberto still suffered from the loss of his brother, the memories that he from childhood lingers in his mind. Even while he was in class, he could not focus: all he could think was his brother and those who were close to him that died. Milly noticed that he was depressed and she was genuinely concerned for him. As class ended walked, alone in the hallway. He stooped in the middle of the empty hallway and looked out the window. He glared. He kept asking himself why he was fighting and who was he fighting for. Milly walked behind him, wondering whether to talk to him or not. "I know you are behind me Milly. I have the nose of the wolf." Roberto said sadly. "I'm worried about you Roberto, you've been acting strange lately." said Milly. Like Lelouch, Roberto has also been skipping classes for his part of his alter ego Commander Knightwolf. He walked away as Milly.

Inside the chapel, Roberto kneel before the Alter and prayed. "Oh God, Almighty God, why have you place this burden on my shoulders? Why do I have the will to fight and protect other people Lord? Why did my brothers and my friends have to die when I fight to protect? Holy Father I come before you because I need to know, please forgive me of my transgressions for I was angry and thirsted for blood and give me the will to forgive those who have murdered people who were close to me. In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen." Roberto got back on his feet and turned around. He saw his comrades who chose to fight alongside him: Rojas, Carlos, Marco, Ivan, Paula, Ernesto, and Antonio. "Milly told me that you been depressed mang" said Rojas. "Si, we are also worried about you as well." said Carlos.

"For the past few days it's been hard on me guys." Roberto answered. They all had dark clouds hovering over them. Losing friends and family has become a usual loss for the Brotherhood, but the pain left from the loss was heartfelt for many. They all suffered losses and they all felt that pain. "I sometimes wonder if we are making a difference. Whether we have made achievements since we joined the Second Crusade." said Roberto. Hearing those words made them worry. Rojas was understood what those words meant and walked up to Roberto. "We chose fight alongside you, because we wanted to protect people." said Rojas. "That is why you chose to fight as well Roberto," said Carlos, "and we’ll all chose our destiny when we decided to fight alongside you and we are staying to the end." After hearing those words Roberto regain a little bit of hope. "We got a message from Zero, he wants to negotiate a treaty." said Marco. He was surprised a little; Roberto was thinking that it may be a trap. "Then let us go, if it is a trap the Brotherhood of Lycans will be prepared." said Roberto.

On the outskirts of Tokyo is where the meeting between the Brotherhood of Lycans and the Black Knights is being held. Zero along with his subordinates with their faces hidden behind their purple visors waited for him. "Zero, why do you wish to make amends with the Brotherhood?" said one of his subordinates. "Because if the B.O.L derive from ex-Los Lobos Santos super soldiers, then we are dealing with a fighting force that has put Britannia to its knee's before Kallen," said Zero, "It is better to destroy your enemies by befriending them." Moments later three armored cars pulled up. "Looks like they are here." said Zero.

"Commander Knightwolf, a pleasure to meet you're acquaintance."  Zero said as Commander Knightwolf approached him. "I would like to say the same thing Zero, but I'm more interested in what you have to offer for this treaty." Commander Knightwolf answered. "Yes, but before we discuss our terms I must ask you, what exactly is the Brotherhood fighting for?" Zero asked. "We are fighting to end terrorism and to protect those who have been victimized by this unholy reign." Commander Knightwolf answered.

While they were negotiating, Carlos and Rojas observed from inside their armored car. "You think Zero is going to agree to the terms we have for them?" Rojas asked. "I doubt it, the Black Knights have proven themselves to be a powerful fighting force, they not going to go like that." Carlos answered. Paula and Ernesto were observing from another armored car. "I really hope he knows what he is doing." said Paula. "Of course he knows, he is Commander Knightwolf." said Ernesto.

Meanwhile at Ashford Academy, almost every female student and faculty worker were in the gymnasium having a gathering. Milly; wearing her inaugural gown was up on stage. "I like to thank each and every one of you girls for coming to the Ashford Annual Girls only meeting for gender equality." she said through the microphone. The whole audience applauded. As audience calmed down, Milly began to speak again. "Today we will be discussing..." Loud noises of tires screeching from outside interrupted her. The screeching drew closer, everyone began to wonder what was going on outside. In the matter of moments, trucks crashed through the walls. Everyone started clamoring from the trucks crashing in. The hulls from trucks collapses outward and red colored Sutherlands rolled out, along with Los Guerrero's foot soldiers.

"So, what do you say Commander? The conditions of this deal is fair and you'll see that it will benefit your faction as well." said Zero. "This is not a deal, this is a bribe, an insult," said Commander Knightwolf, "You are offering a weapon that I already have and a cash bonus. The deal I'm offering is simple, compensate the families that had loved ones killed in Narita or war continues." The situation was not going in Zero's favor, he was taking in pressure from Commander Knightwolf. Suddenly, Rojas wearing his uniform, with his face hidden came up to Roberto. "This better be good Alpha Paladin." Rojas felt reluctant to tell him, but Commander Knightwolf had to know. "Los Guerrero's has launched another assault," said Rojas, "And it is started in Ashford." Alarmed from this Zero and Commander Knightwolf looked at Rojas. "Has the military engaged with them, but there has been heavy casualties both civilian and military.” said Rojas. “At a time like this,” Commander Knightwolf grunted. “Perhaps we can be of assistance.” said Zero.

Feeling skeptical by his offer, Commander Knightwolf wanted to refuse. “Why do you want to assist us?” he asked. “I cannot compensate those who lost loved ones in Narita, but at least I can make up for what I have done.” Zero answered. “Wanting to redeem your sins by saving lives.” Commander Knightwolf thought. “Commander it may be wise to accept their assistance, Los Guerrero’s has attacked with a massive fighting force, largest we ever seen and it gets worse, they have a S.E.G.F.A.D.” said Rojas. Alarmed by this information, it felt that something had to be done. “Zero if you aid us in battle then I will consider coming to terms.” said Knightwolf. Zero nodded his head.