FORWARD The world which we live in is different in many aspects from the world that Lancelot and Elaine

has lived in. Some values remained the same: such as the fact that in both worlds people strived to uphold national security, loyalty and dignity. The knights have been replaced to intelligence agents regarding the change in the landscape of warfare, but the two jobs have the same purpose of protecting the national security. Also, this storys Lancelot keeps his loyalty to Guinevere and Elaine keeps her loyalty to Lancelot although unrequited at times, just as the two characters did in the Malory and T.H. Whites versions of their story. Lastly, Elaine of both stories choose death to keep her dignity. A new theme introduced in our story is freedom, more specifically represented as the freedom of speech. Introduction of democracy led to more movements toward freedom. In our story, you will witness the struggle between those who fight for freedom, and the government who fights for national security.

The Spy who Loved the Enemy The directors office had quite a distinctive interior design: the room only contained a table at the center of the room and two chairs at the opposite sides of the table, and the only decoration in the room was a big flag of the United Kingdom which almost covered an entire wall. It well reflected the fundamental functions of the organization which was protecting the national security of the United Kingdom through intelligence service. The room was darker than usual, a mood which the director sets when shes a private conversation. On the other side of the table was agent Lancelot, by far the most competent agent in the history of the Royal Intelligence Agency, sitting in a comfortable position facing Guinevere, a determined director. ... but again, you have distrusted my skills, Lancelot said not particularly angrily. I apologize, but you make radical decisions! From your past history, I do understand that you are capable of accomplishing whichever mission assigned to you, but I cant help myself worrying for you. You are doubtlessly the most prized agent that I have, and regardless, think of all the years weve worked together! Guinevere replied, fully aware that Lancelot simply doesnt want her to worry. Her answer was truthful and honest as her answers always are, thus Lancelot could trust her. Now go back to work! Those who threaten our United Kingdom dont rest! Guinevere said, to which Lancelot responded by standing up and sauntering out of the room.

Agent Lancelot. Can we talk for a while? a man called Lancelot, as soon as he came out from the directors office. Minister, Lancelot recognized the man, and showed courtesy. Due to the time constraints, Ill cut to the point. I need you to accomplish a mission, and I want you to directly report to me without going through RIA while youre on the mission, Minister of the Ministry of Defence went on, Theres a hacktivist group called Anonymous. They strive to uphold the freedom of speech, but it has gotten to an extent of undermining the national security. I need you to penetrate into that organization to gather evidence and the list of members so that we can apprehend the members and demolish that terrorist organization. May I ask why I cant report to RIA, sir? Lancelot asked. The reason is because you will be fighting RIA while youre in that organization, agent Lancelot. If RIA is aware of your mission, their response against your attacks will be unnatural and feel scripted. We cant afford the Anonymous to realize your identity while youre in it. To deceive the Anonymous, you will have to deceive RIA first. Now can you do that, agent Lancelot? Minister asked. Count on me," Lancelot accepted his quest.

Lancelot has already waited a full week since he has been assigned the mission, and finally the day to start his plan has come. He checked his smartphone to check that he was walking into the right building, and walked down the stairs to find a secret, compellingly large room filled with desktop computers, chairs, and passionate hackers from all over the England. "Thank you for coming to the 5th annual Hackathon hosted by the Anonymous! As always, the winner of the Hackathon will be granted magnificent prizes as well as an offer to join us in changing the world!" Elaine, the leader of the famous hacktivist group Anonymous made a speech, officially opening the 5th Hackathon of the history, "the rules are simple. You may choose whichever target you want to hack, and whichever device and method you want to use, and whichever method you want to use. Freely express how great you are as a hacker!". So it began, the hacking competition. The only difference this year's Hackathon had when compared to the past ones, was that within 20 minutes, the winner was decided.

"I can't believe this. Who is he? How come I've never heard of him before?" The crowd murmured. "Thank you everyone, for participating in this year's Hackathon. Now, please leave so that we can give appropriate gifts to the winner of this year's Hackathon, Mr. Lancelot!" Elaine dismissed the participants. Once the crowd has left, she approached Lancelot. "I'm impressed, Lancelot. I didn't think that anyone in the Hackathon would hack into the mainframe computer of the RIA. You might be the best hacker in England!" Elaine praised Lancelot. "I wish to use my hacking skills for good deeds," Lancelot told her as he has practiced before coming. "Then you are at the right place! Let's go to the headquarters now!" Elaine led the way, and so they left.

At the time, the entire RIA was in a panic. "How did anyone breach the most secure firewall in England?" Guinevere yelled, throwing a stack of papers at the firewall manager, Gawaine. "I... have another bad news that you might need to know," Gawaine confessed, "we traced the hacker and found a key file that indicates the hacker... and, well..." "Get to the point!" Guinevere said curtly. "It was agent Lancelot who hacked us using a device in the Anonymous," Gawaine said. "What? You must have mistaken. Lancelot isn't a guy who would betray us. He's the last person that I would suspect," Guinevere refuted the idea. "We thought so, and that's why we have analyzed the hacking in 16 different methods. The speed of typing and the style of hacking all matches those of Lancelot. I'm sorry to tell you, but the probability of the hacker being agent Lancelot is more than 99%," Gawaine said, unable to look Guinevere in the eyes. Guinevere was silent for a while. "Agent Bors!" She called, "you have a new mission. Go assassinate agent Lancelot immediately. We can't allow him, who has the access to and knowledge of the RIA, to roam around the enemies of national security. Go! Now!

Welcome to the Anonymous! Lavaine welcomed Lancelot.

This is Lavaine. He has been with me since the very establishment of the Anonymous. I hope you two would get along! Elaine introduced Lavaine to Lancelot. Haha, thank you, Lancelot showed appreciation, and began carrying out his mission, How does the Anonymous continue existing? Will I be safe? What happens if the RIA storms into this place? No worries, fish. Only I have the entire list of our members. They wont find out that youre part of us. Moreover, we have many different bases, so even if RIA capture this base, they will not be able to take down the entire Anonymous, Elaine explained. Let me summarize. Unless the RIA gets the entire list of the members and the locations of all the bases, the Anonymous will not be stopped. Right? Lancelot asked again, thinking of plans to attain the list. Thats right! Elaine said, just as a member of the Anonymous ran into the room in a hurry. Evacuate! The security gate is broken! An intruder is inside! He yelled. Hurry, take the computers. Run to the back! Lavaine yelled, running. Just then, Agent Bors barged into the room. Elaine shrieked as she saw him holding a gun, and he saw her too. Oh no. Why did he come here now? RIA wont be able to take down the Anonymous if he kills her now, Lancelot thought, and he immediately darted toward Bors to stop him. After sighting his target, Bors pulled the trigger of his gun. The bullet pierced through Lancelot body, and Lancelot was forced back. Elaine! Run! Lancelot cried out the words, as his conscious was fading. He felt his body being towed towards the backdoor away from Bors with a robust momentum, and he completely fainted as he saw Bors, who has accomplished his mission, retreating.

Lancelot saw a sudden wave of aura, somehow not bright nor dark, flashing in a spatially unrestricted atmosphere. Several indescribable colors flashed and changed, along with the sound of a long sigh and the noise of a constant beeping that echoed from his left. Lancelot slowly opened his eyes, and saw nothing but a colorful blur of movements like a moving version of the mosaic windows he saw when he traveled to the church of St. Katharine in Rhine. Although he felt diminutive aches around his cranium, he sensed no pain in his stomach nor in his limbs. His sight returned as he steadily rubbed his eyes with his right hand. He saw a young woman holding

his hand, praying.

Elaine jumped in an astonishment as Lancelot awoke from his week-long loss of consciousness. Lancelot, she called, you are finally back! Can you hear me? Lancelot nodded his head, showing a sign of a slight confusion. Elaine spoke again, Oh god, I was so afraid that you were never going to wake up. Dont worry about the Anonymous just now. Although we had to amend several security measures since that incident, no other problems transpired. We were worried that you might be dead, thats all. Lancelot looked around the room with a deep concern. He noticed that he was in a large white room, likely someones house, with the sunlight shining on his face through a large window. The sunlight was constantly interfered by branches of a great tree, swaying back and forth as the wind blew. It explained the constant color changes he experienced during his unconsciousness. Youre in my house Lancelot, no need to be alert, Elaine said in an attempt to comfort him. I did no wrongdoing, Lancelot finally opened his mouth. What? Elaine questioned. Please, I just want to leave! Lancelot was frightened. He ripped out the IV tube that was linked to his left arm. Whats going on! I dont understand you Elaine said in an utter confusion. Lancelot jumped out of the bed and opened the window, the noise from a construction site tumbled in and filled the room. Who are you? Why am I here? Im being investigated, right? Please dont arrest me! Lancelot shouted, once again, at Elaine, while enduring the slight pain that struck his head. Lancelot! Its me, Elaine, please stop this nonsense! Elaine cried out. A doctor entered the room. Sir, leave now, Lancelot shot a glare at the doctor, then at Elaine. He slowly close the window and stood in the corner of the room. I know of no Elaine, Lancelot spoke in a bold voice.

Ill take care of this, please give me a moment, The doctor exited the room in response to Elaines order. She spoke again, My name is Elaine. You joined me in the hacktivist organization, Anonymous. We were attacked by an agent from RIA a week ago, who shot you in the stomach, which led to your concussion from the shock, Elaine explained. Lancelot strived to recall his memory, but couldnt. How old am I? Lancelot questioned in all seriousness. I dont know if the information you gave me was the truth, but of what I know you are in your late-20s. It seems that you lost a portion of your memory from the concussion, Elaine said calmly. I work for the Anonymous? Wow. Okay. I can only remember back to when I was a college student. I used to be investigated by the local police for hacking small companies, which I did for some significant amount of money in deals with famous hackers who needed my skills. I usually got away because I was still a student in college, Lancelot explained his misunderstanding. I understand. Lancelot, you got shot in the stomach while you were rescuing me during the assault. You saved my life and I dont know how thankful I feel right now, Elaine said with a deep affection as she gazed at Lancelot. Despite the confusion, Lancelot tried hard to recall the bits and pieces of his memory. He knew himself well enough that he wouldnt have saved this woman unless she was really special to him. Lancelot questioned that he mightve had feelings for her. Were we of any special relationship, Elaine? Lancelot tested her. Although we are only linked through the organization of Anonymous, I have feelings for you, Lancelot, Elaine spoke the truth. Based on Elaines reaction, Lancelot came to a conclusion that they were true lovers before his amnesia. Lancelot felt a sudden attraction for Elaine.

The magical night passed as the two slept holding hands. The next day, Lancelot made his way out of the house and walked down the street when he saw a somewhat familiar man who he couldnt exactly recall from his past. The mans bodyguards blindfolded Lancelot and carried him to a dark place.

Lancelot once again awoke from the darkness to find himself in an unfamiliar setting, under the pressure of a charismatic man. Lancelot, do you recognize me? The Minister said. No. I apologize. I do not, Lancelot spoke in a formal manner due to the magnetism in the Ministers words. The Minister of Defence picked up a file from the surface of a large glass table. A stamp on the front side of the file showed, RIA - TOP SECRET. He pulled out a piece of paper and threw it on the desk in front of Lancelot. Lancelot examined the paper, presumably a profile of an agent. The title read, Agent: LANCELOT. Just as Lancelot picked up his head, the Minister slapped Lancelot in the face. He shot at him, Do you recognize me? Lancelot? I apologize, Lancelot weakly spoke. The Minister slapped him once more, even harder. The pain spread throughout his face, from his left cheek to his forehead. Oddly, Lancelot did not feel that he was being slapped causelessly, but understood the man had intentions. Do you... Just as the Minister was about speak, Lancelots face began to contort. He began to recall a scene in his head. A line repeated in his head. You are doubtlessly the most prized agent that I have, and regardless, think of all the years weve worked together! A womans voice echoed. Now can you do that, agent Lancelot? A familiar mans voice also echoed in Lancelots head. It became so familiar, he began to remember the mans face. Count on me, Lancelot recalled his own voice. Minister Sir! Lancelot shouted. You are the Minister of the Ministry of Defence. I work under Guinevere and the RIA. I... I work for the United Kingdom, Lancelot said in a calm voice as he soon recalled his memory. Good, The Minister said calmly. Were running out of time. Get back to work. I want you to get the job done by tonight. I said tonight, The Minister emphasized. Okay. I will do so, Lancelot said.

A black van dropped Lancelot onto the sidewalk near Elaines house. 6 oclock, Lancelot said to himself as he checked the time. He walked back to the house.

After remembering his duty, he immediately got back on his task. The period of amnesia has worked in his favor, since now he has attained Elaines full trust and the access to her laptop. Within half an hour, he gathered more than enough evidence and data needed to apprehend all the members of the Anonymous, and shut it down once and for all. He has transferred all the information to his computer in the RIA headquarters, which transferred the received information directly to the Minister of the Ministry of Defense. Honey, what are you working on? Elaine entered the room. Then Lancelot remembered the problem that he had to solve: Elaine doubtlessly was loving him, and the humane part of him that has resurrected for the first time since he has become an intelligence agent couldnt watch Elaine fall into despair. However, his compassions have emerged from his generosity and kindness, not love. Elaine, listen. I have to tell you something, Lancelot began seriously. Actually Lancelot, I have something to tell you first, Elaine interrupted, I want you to help me lead the Anonymous. Elaine, I cant, Lancelot refused. Then at least you could lead the hackers for me, Elaine pleaded which slashed Lancelots heart who had to tell her something horrible. Listen Elaine. I got my memory back, and Im an agent from RIA, Lancelot confessed, and Elaine froze, the only reason that Ive joined the Anonymous was to bring it down. In fact, the RIA will seize all Anonymous bases at any moment, and the members will be arrested. Elaine was having a hard time processing everything. The truth was so painful. It hurt Lancelot, who had to watch her suffer, too. However, I want you to know that I never meant to lie to you. I didnt know any of this while I was in amnesia. You still have the time to escape, if you use the backdoor. Elaine, this is the last thing I can do for you! Lancelot urged.

Lancelot, I trusted you! You cant do this to me! Elaine cried, I thought you loved me Im sorry, Elaine. I thought I loved you when I was in amnesia, but that person wasnt me. To an agent of the RIA, his duties and the national security is more important than his personal emotions, Lancelot looked away. If so, guaranteeing the freedom of speech for all is more important than my life. Im going to walk out there, and convey a message, Elaine announced and walked out to the frontdoor. Elaine, we know youre there. Drop your weapons, and raise both of your hands so that we can see them! Agent Bors, leading the RIA armed force shouted through a megaphone. As the leader of the largest hacktivist organization globally was about to be apprehended, news agencys helicopters, vans, and reporters fiercely tried to capture the moment. Dear citizens of the world who are watching me! Elaine shouted, Im Elaine, and Im in charge of the Anonymous. Lancelot walked outside to witness the scene. He also could see Guinevere on the other side of the road. and Ive been fighting against the government of the United Kingdom for freedom. I believe that we were born with natural rights to freedom! I also believe that those rights to be free are guaranteed in the constitution of this democratic government! I most firmly believe that we have the duty to make speeches freely to ensure the governments transparency, Elaine announced to the broadcasters, but today, my faith in what Ive been fighting for stirs. My beliefs made the man I trusted, the man I loved, to turn away from me. Lancelot trudged down the doorsteps of her house. Well, RIA. I condemn you for taking him away from me! I curse you! You have taken him away from me; you have seized all of the bases of the Anonymous; you have arrested all of the hackers of the Anonymous, but you know what? You will not be able to prevent the second Anonymous replica and the third Anonymous replica from transpiring. More importantly, you will not be able to stop me from making free expressions! Elaine yelled, pulling out a gun from her back-pocket.

Drop the gun, or well shoot! I repeat. Drop the gun! Agent Bors shouted through the megaphone again. Elaine raised the gun to her head, and before anyone could stop her, she conveyed her message to the whole world through her death.

Prologue Seriously? You sent agent Bors to kill me? Lancelot asked laughing. Im terribly sorry, agent Lancelot, but you understand me, dont you? I have to suppose all possibilities, and make the best decision that would protect the greatest number of people, apologized Guinevere. I totally understand, and I believe in the principle of Utilitarianism too. Anyway, this is not the first time youve distrusted my skills and loyalty. However, I once again proved them to be superlative, Lancelot boasted, and they both smiled. The two looked at each other, and they both knew that as long as they had each other, they would be able to protect the security of the United Kingdom.