The End Game (Open to GD members)

[Pon-Pon]

Alastair stood close to the edge of the floor as he stared at the swirling clouds that surrounded the great temple. A pensive mood swept over him as he continually revised the facts in his head over and over....each time he did so the answer always came out the same. Out of all the possible solutions this was the best, this offered a world perfection something that to the best of his knowledge no other ruler on this world had ever done. Which always made him wonder whether or not he was truly the most worth to take the thrown.

Although three was no breeze his hair still managed to sway. At the moment he awaited for his "brother" to arrive he need an update on everything that had happened in his past absence due to mortal matters. He smirked slightly mortal matters even if their plans were just commencing his view over himself is changing. Mortal matters Immortal matters these things were what God thought and he was in no right to call himself a God. But a King he was he had been given "The power of the Kings" and with it he ascended to the thrown to end the trivial dispute between the Imperial family and the ever so increasingly disloyal nobility.

"Brother tell me what do you make of things now. In what direction is our promise heading to?"

[anderson]

"Brother tell me what do you make of things now. In what direction is our promise heading to?"

"It is heading off to somewhere we never tread before, it will be the hardest moment we will have... for this is going to be the nearing of the climax of our promise." A voice retorted from the background, stepping up the stairs, he would reveal himself to be Anderson. It was coincidental, he often fancies himself to be similar to V.V, just as Alastair is Charles, albeit without the betrayal or lying part in it.

"We are reaching the dawn of a new age now... one without the strife that this world gives off, none of the inadequacies and suffering, and most importantly... there will be something rare; peace. That is after we are done with our years-long mission." Anderson stated.

He often found the floating platform just fascinating, it just proves to be a testament to the mission, and that testament will be a symbol of change. All will witness it, none will escape it. All of the pure elements of the world will be rewarded justly, as the vice-versa will go to the wicked and evil. Something often compared to armageddon of what the Monotheistic religions of the world often talks about. Although there will be no angels or devils, only humans involved in the reckoning of the changes that will proceed to happen.

[Pon-Pon]

" Well said brother the human race will exist as it was always meant to a peaceful world for all. The dream we have always invisioned will come full circle. We shall "Create a Britannian Utopia" this is all done for the best of the world." He faced away from the edge and went to great Anderson properly. His eyes were also the color they should be he had no need to activate his Geass on his 'brother'. His power had given him the ability to see the true intents in people by the color they carried and Alastair always knew that the strength in their relationship as brothers was something that neither one would betray. And the fact that he would cast Geass on his brother was an utter insult to his face.

"You know...." He paused for a moment to give himself enough time to gather his thoughts." It seems when you choose Tristan to serve under your Experiments you inadvertently evoked the Wrath of Sylvanna Li Britannia. You know you have full access to any soldier you desire to experiment on but hopeful in the future you remember to cover your trail. I have no doubt that my sister will begin a search on yourself along with me. She really should be careful where she trifles in not even my blood sister is permitted to interfere with our promise."

He brushed his hand against his hair as he so often does and looked back at Anderson. "Well than what should we do to handle the situation?"

[anderson]

"Well said brother the human race will exist as it was always meant to a peaceful world for all. The dream we have always invisioned will come full circle. We shall 'Create a Britannian Utopia' this is all done for the best of the world." Anderson agreed fully with this statement, having found a sense of pride within this objective.

Although, Anderson did but ponder how his Geass would be like, seeing that Alastair has his own version of the Geass. Speculating, he would believe it should be something to do with health. It would make sense the most since he is a doctor, and he has the most knowledge about medical information. Suffice to say, these speculations should be left out for now, he has more important matters than thinking about his Geass. One thing is to discuss the events that have transpired along the time being. Something that should concern himself and the Emperor.

"You know.... it seems when you choose Tristan to serve under your Experiments you inadvertently evoked the Wrath of Sylvanna Li Britannia. You know you have full access to any soldier you desire to experiment on but hopeful in the future you remember to cover your trail. I have no doubt that my sister will begin a search on yourself along with me. She really should be careful where she trifles in not even my blood sister is permitted to interfere with our promise." It was interesting to note that the Emperor knew of this. Anderson's reasoning was really simple when he chose Tristan.

"No, not at all. Those soldiers won't help since Tristan has just the right physiology, he was the only one I know of that has that. Experimenting on all of those soldiers will be a waste to Britannia's finest, seeing that they will die if I inject them with a special serum that only a few people can withstand and survive. I am going by the basis of having experienced soldiers to become strengthened by this serum. If this experiment goes successfully, we are another step closer to our goals, 'brother'." Anderson explained, his reasoning fairly logical as he placed both his hands on his back. Fingers interlocking as he would take steps ahead, looking at the cloudy scenery of the area.

[Pon-Pon]

"Very well if thats the case then your right. I have read through the personal files over Tristan and it would appear that he is a qualified test subject if we go by the premise in which you stated." He turned his head as he took a long soulful gaze at the swirling clouds. with that matter put to rest in his mind it only left the conversation open to the more important one. What lay before them was still a long and arduous path, one which was filled with careful planning and ran with the rivers of blood spilled, but it was all done for the greater good...or at least thats what he told himself every time.

"Now than we still have certain things that must be discussed we must clear the obstacles in the way Area 11 according to our research holds the Immortals which we seek. Their Codes are needed so we can begin "The Creation of a Britannian Utopia" unfortunately we have the rise of the Black Knights that impede further search through Area 11 have we made any progress in discovering the identity of the New Zero or any progressing in narrowing down Our Immortal suspects? I can feel the one who gave my "The Power of Kings" nearby I still have a debt to repay to that person for giving me the ability to lead Britannia."

[anderson]

"Now than we still have certain things that must be discussed we must clear the obstacles in the way Area 11 according to our research holds the Immortals which we seek. Their Codes are needed so we can begin 'The Creation of a Britannian Utopia' unfortunately we have the rise of the Black Knights that impede further search through Area 11 have we made any progress in discovering the identity of the New Zero or any progressing in narrowing down Our Immortal suspects? I can feel the one who gave my 'The Power of Kings' nearby I still have a debt to repay to that person for giving me the ability to lead Britannia."

It was his exact thought as well. The Black Knights were a nuisance to him. The thing which baffled him most was that he believes he is very close to the new Zero's identity, although weird thing was that the new Zero disappeared just like that. It was almost as if he was a phantom, as if he never existed at all. Although, he'll have to shrug it off for now, those notions and suspicions should be discussed with the Emperor.

"In reality, I have narrowed down several suspects for Zero. In fact, I learnt that Zero 'might' have a relationship with your sibling; Guardiana. Seeing that I was at the Lake where the Black Knights were, and I witnessed first hand that Zero tried to save your sister... therefore, I will be asking a few witnesses of Zero's identity, perhaps my 'special' witness may help out in this scenario." Phillippe explained, "Although, there is always another matter of the Chinese... I feel that there is a hostility brewing up despite the steps we undertook in order to increase our relationship... if there was ever a conflict to cook up between us, then the contact of the Geass Directorate in Chinese territory and your palace will be restricted at best. We'll basically have a hard time communicating, so it is my advice that we should keep everyone in check when it comes to our global superpower counterpart... and would-be adversary."

[Hebe Ano Vasilikis]

(OOC: so damn tired of not posting!!)

The walk was long and short, time was a relative issue not to be contemplated in a place that did not exist like heaven did not exist. She reached the platform where the two men talked five minutes ago, now, five minutes from now, striding up between them. She had a theory, one thay had served her well for ever and a day; always have a left and right hand, one to wash the other and one to hack its partner off. Who the left and right ones were made no difference.

"And how goes the war, brothers grimm? The big bad wolf should have eaten little red by now. I hear she still kicks, searching for grandpa whos missing from his house."

[Pon-Pon]

Alastair just grinned at what Hebe said. He laughed it off and gave her his usual stare, to his dismay there was no point in using his Geass on Hebe someone like her was too unpredictable. "Well In fact as soon as I'm done here Hebe ill be off to take care of...what did you call her little red? Except you see the wolf in this story isn't me after all i just want to help my dear sweet sister find her missing Knight. I cant help it if my mind gets a little hazy from jet lag not to mention I'm the Emperor in charge of millions upon millions of soldier It might take me weeks even months to remember just one specific soldier Hebe."

He continued is long cold stare at Hebe before he re directed his attention back to Anderson, "Interesting thought Anderson. From our current stand point it would be an advantage for us to have our hands in the Chinese Dynasty to progress with quicker results but it seems like there is a problem our current intelligence in the Dynasty revels to us that while they are willing to cooperate with Britannia they also play the Black Knights for as much possible so they are a really unreliable ally, in truth if we were to wage war with them along with the Black Knights we would be exhausting our sources so ill set a date for an alliance between them and us it shouldn't be that hard not to mention it places us in a better position on both war fronts.”

His direction turned back to Hebe. It was rather lucky that Hebe was willing to help him and Anderson but he did wish he knew were her alliance laied. “Hebe you really are a wondrous creature sometimes I feel you like an ominous omen, a curse and a blessing all rolled into one. I often wonder how is it we were so lucky to find you let alone having you work with us, truly........intresting.”

[anderson]

"Interesting thought Anderson. From our current stand point it would be an advantage for us to have our hands in the Chinese Dynasty to progress with quicker results but it seems like there is a problem our current intelligence in the Dynasty revels to us that while they are willing to cooperate with Britannia they also play the Black Knights for as much possible so they are a really unreliable ally, in truth if we were to wage war with them along with the Black Knights we would be exhausting our sources so I'll set a date for an alliance between them and us it shouldn't be that hard not to mention it places us in a better position on both war fronts."

So, he was going to let the Chinese get with the alliance. This wasn't a very reassuring move in Anderson's case since he knows that two lions trying to kill a cunning fox will end up having the lions killing each other. In this case, the Britannian holy empire and the Chinese Federation are the lions, whilst the cunning fox is none other than the Black Knights. Of course, the Geass Directorate can be seen as another cunning fox assisting a lion.

"Hebe you really are a wondrous creature sometimes I feel you like an ominous omen, a curse and a blessing all rolled into one. I often wonder how is it we were so lucky to find you let alone having you work with us, truly........ interesting."

"You have me to thank for," Anderson interjected, "It was mostly due to the fact she wanted to stick around with a power player that she would cooperate with us... of course, I wouldn't like to say but... she is with us as long as we are 'fun' to her, but as soon as we get dull, make no mistakes, she will either betray or leave us."

Anderson of course voiced this out loud in front of Hebe on purpose. Irritation. Something he would like to rub off on the supposedly 14 year old child. His chance to get enjoyment for himself out of someone's irritation, particularly of that of Hebe. She was the only person that he never saw annoyed, in his presence that is.

[Hebe Ano Vasilikis]

"Well, in fact as soon as I'm done here, Hebe, I'll be off to take care of...what did you call her, little red? Except you see the wolf in this story isn't me. After all, I just want to help my dear, sweet sister find her missing Knight. I can't help it if my mind gets a little hazy from jet lag. Not to mention I'm the Emperor, in charge of millions upon millions of soldier. It might take me weeks, even months, to remember just one specific soldier, Hebe."

She smiled fondly at him, her own dear Wolf. One who eats his litter with relish as he did would of course works hard to eat his brethren. He turned to Rook.

"From our current stand point, it would be an advantage for us to have our hands in the Chinese Dynasty, to progress with quicker results, but it seems like there is a problem. Our current intelligence in the Dynasty revels to us that while they are willing to cooperate with Britannia, they also play the Black Knights as much possible, so they are a really unreliable ally. In truth, if we were to wage war with them along with the Black Knights, we would be exhausting our sources, so I'll set a date for an alliance between them and us. It shouldn't be that hard, not to mention it places us in a better position on both war fronts."

She smirked and snapped her fingers. "A tit for tat. Snake and flower, mein heir. Play them both. Grab the Chits with words of welcome and set them to fall on their swords." She held her hands as a scale. "They have aims at an alliance with the Knights. The Empire is too strong for their liking so they plan to persue a truce on the basis of mutual benifits, after which another battle, for terrorists are not to be negotiated with, of course. Offer the right hand of friendship, kill the cretans, then the left hand shall slide a knife so neatly between the ribs."

"Hebe you really are a wondrous creature."She preened. Ah, how lovely to fine a man who appreciates the finer things in life. "Sometimes I feel you like an ominous omen, a curse and a blessing all rolled into one. I often wonder how is it we were so lucky to find you, let alone having you work with us, truly........ interesting." She smirked, coyly slitting her eyes at him.

"You have me to thank for. It was mostly due to the fact she wanted to stick around with a power player that she would cooperate with us... Of course, I wouldn't like to say but... she is with us as long as we are 'fun' to her, but as soon as we get dull, make no mistakes, she will either betray or leave us." Applause, for good sirs with big brains make for quick studies. She snaked over to Doctor, hooking a finger under his collar and pulled him down to her eye level. She touched the tip of her tongue to his nose. "You speak so meanly. Bad man for making a good girl cry." She openly mock-pouted. She stretched her free arm out to snag Bishop's robes, pulling him flush behind her.

She let go of Rook and wrapped her hands in the Emperors hair, leaning back into him. "He's mean. I wouldn't do something like that." She looked up at him. "Just don't let things get dull."

[Pon-Pon]

Alastair felt Hebe's hands entangle with his hair, her hands moved rather swiftly which made him feel a tad uncomfortable. It became even worse as Hebe leaned on his body and stared back at him. He smiled slightly at her comments and decided to play along with Hebe. Alastair wrapped his arm around Hebe and lowered his head to hers and said. "Well Anderson isn't a mean person if anything hes careful......after all what would you do if you didn't understand the true motivations people had. Trust is the single most important thing a person can ever have and for that fact ever give. Especially when a person has influence, power or high status in society most people instead of choosing to celebrate their leaders rule at the summit they choose to watch their downfall and celebrate instead. So you can obviously see why were concerned with you and why you might do that."

He fixed his hair after Hebe had gotten her hands through it. "But you should know this about me Hebe I was a banished prince living in poverty in Japan but Once i made my first contract with that being i was able to not only re-claim my right to the thrown but also take it for my self and re-conquer Japan and naming it Area 11 like my Great Great Great grandfather before me. Now wouldn't it have been interesting for you to have been by my side as all these events happened? In either case now you can watch the event me and Anderson will bring to the world a new day is donning over the horizon the "Creation of a Britannian Utopia" and You can be there to witness it all....and on the off chance that we might even fail you can still watch that dream be shattered so in the end if you continue to stick by us you will watch something interesting. But like i said there is less than a 1% chance that our plan would fail if all goes according to plan."

[Hebe Ano Vasilikis]

Emperor wrapped his arm around her waist. She smirked and pressed her cheek tight to his as he spoke to her, eyes closed. She could feel an eyebrow arch on her face and only hoped Rook-san disapproved.

"Trust is over-rated. I've seen enough empires rise and fall to know that nothing is forever. Status and power will fall as does the rain."

He disentangled her hands from his hair and continued speaking.

"La, then you see my point." She kissed his cheek and whispered into his ear. "Be glad I wasn't the one, king. Be glad. You would be bloated and corpse like, floating in a pool of filthy water like my dear Charles. Or insane." She clucked her tongue. "Yes, that would be more likely."

She spoke louder, to include the good doctor again. "I care not what you do. Just make it interesting."

[anderson]

Just as the two were talking, Anderson was 'spacing' out for a long moment. He was simply thinking about things, simple things really. It was the kind of stuff that thinkers and philosophers would think about. Such as what is the meaning to life and all that whatnot... but in Anderson's case, he adopts an almost nihilistic outlook on everything. Seeing that no matter what others do, money makes the world go round, it's the one thing everyone agrees on.

"So.... it would appear that Hebe is wiser than she let's on... perhaps it is right to let the Chinese be deluded enough to believe that they hold the upper hand in everything... just as Sun Tzu would quote; 'Let the enemy believe you are strong when weak, and weak when you are strong'... perhaps that is the best strategy to adopt in this situation... the best one available that is." Anderson thunk, only to have his attention grabbed by Hebe.

"I care not what you do. Just make it interesting."

"Do not worry about that... it WILL be interesting as it is, that I can guarantee, Miss Vasilikis." Anderson reassured.

His words in every way were true... a storm will be brewing up soon that will end up with a massive conflict not seen since Lelouch's time as Emperor of Britannia... the biggest one of them all.

[Pon-Pon]

Alastair felt Hebe's warm breath in his ear as she had whispered to him. He struggled slight to her remark and responded swiftly. "If you were the one with me since the beginning than by all means had i died i would not have lead the world to its current stage and the world would not have been shaped to contain all the twists and turns it has now. The Geass Directorate might not have existed and the chances that all that would have happened was the regular mortal world's petty conflicts and i doubt that would have been interesting for you to witness now wouldn't Hebe?"

This time he pressed her with a little force and he gave her a solemn stare, "Crafty snake aren't you? By all means I did go insane Hebe but that didn't last for long strong willed individuals can easily break the cycle after all my power leaves me with the curse of eternal paranoia or eternal apathy, combined together and you get a person like me." He than stared up at Anderson giving his brother a curious look, even if he was one of the closest beings he could relate to there were multiple times where he could never understand what he was thinking. But having thoughts and desires like that were dangerous for any partnership things like that could lead to distrust.

And it always starts off the same and ends the same nothing get accomplished that way. "Anderson how will Captain Tristan report back to his military duties he could be court Marshalled for desertion if he has no legitimate excuse for his disappearance. I'm sure you have already planned something out but still I would want to know if the story is plausible, and another thing are you aware of where his loyalty lies? Is it with the Imperial family? Is it with Sylvanna? The Emperor? The Nobility? or is it with his own sense of Justice?"

He remained silent for a few moments waiting for someone to fill the gap in the empty existence of this world with the answers needed for peace?

[Hebe Ano Vasilikis]

"All that would have happened was the regular mortal world's petty conflicts and I doubt that would have been interesting for you to witness, now wouldn't it, Hebe?" Hebe smiled and alined their cheeks together, ear to ear, eye to eye. She was smaller, so she kissed the corner of his mouth with hers. Di-vine-, a man to stand up to her and give as good as he got. Men these days were so spineless...

He squeezed her hard, hard enough to force out a small squeak. Her eyes shot open and they looked at each other, cheeks still together. "Crafty snake, aren't you? By all means, I did go insane." She gave a breathless laugh, air impeeded by his arm around her diaphram. "Then I have an interesting time ahead of me, don't I."

King turned his attention to the good Doctor, and she turned her head away, resting it limply on his shoulder. She laced her hands over his on her belly, staring idly out into the eternal sunset of the Sword's dimension.

"Paladin is conflicted. He is with and for the Empire, but he will go back to his Lady-Love, Little Red. She will find a way to save his skin. She covets him too, more than the Woodsman." She glanced at her companions without moving. "Threaten Red and the Knight will return."