Butterfly Effect; Chapter 1: Knight to a Princess

It was a gorgeous day in the Kingdom of Impel, the kingdom was located on an island hidden away from the known world. It was a peaceful place existing as a kingdom for little over the month. The island was vast and could be considered a small country then an actual island. Covered in lush green and filled with many creatures large and small and many abnormal to what one might partially find. It was almost time for the inauguration, the day the kingdom would be officially recognized as part of the main kingdom, the Kingdom of Exel. The Kingdom of Exel consisted of many sub kingdoms, the main three were; Verilis, ruled by the first prince, Shirubākuīn, the city mostly dealt with battering and sales, merchants from all over came to sell and buy varies items from all around, within the rules of the laws. Most of the city comprised of shops and glimmering buildings. The next kingdom, Radius, the kingdom was used to train military personal and soldiers that protected all the other kingdoms.

In the main capital city of Impel, people were putting up signs and decorations for the day's preparing for the ceremony. The entire city was decorated with banners, streamers, and other colorful décor all for a special event knighting ceremony announced only a few short days ago. Soon the city would be filled with soldiers who had passed the necessary trails to earn the title of knights, unlike regular soldiers knights were chosen on strength and merit in battle and training.

Inside the large castle like structure that looked over the entire city, the halls were just as busy as city as people as different statures and status were all preparing for the coronation day. Servants were preparing rooms for visiting political and royal official's that would be attending the ceremony. Many officials of the Kingdoms were going over every detail so the day would go without a hitch.

In a room located in the middle of hallway, a figure entered the large double door. The room was dark, boots clicked across the marble floor stopping before a large desk. Papers and books stern across the desk, piled up as a large mound near the middle.

"I see" with a clap of their gloved hands, the windows opened bathing the room in the glow of the warm sunlight. The room itself was vast, seemingly endless if not for the walks and large bay window that sat behind the lone, long desk.

"Your majesty?" suddenly movement could be seen from under the mess on the table, from under the mound a figure emerge. Long white hair that shimmered like rainbow beams as the sun rays touched the long strands.

"You're Majesty, are you okay?" the black haired figure asked, the female looked half asleep small hands rubbed her eyes.

"Huh? Just five more minutes" she mumbled

"My apologize, but it's almost time for your meeting with advisors from the neighboring kingdoms" a look of sudden realization came over female.

"Ah!" bursting up, books and papers were stern over the floor

"Princess are you okay?" the male asked urgently

"Oh no, oh no I fell asleep!" they said worriedly, urgently frantically looking around she began picking up papers, "Oh this is bad, I just closed my eyes for a second, oh"

"Your majesty" the male now stood in front of female he had called princess, bending down violet eyes looked in transparent clear eyes that gleamed with multi-colors like looking through a prism.

"There's no need to upset yourself" he said calmly, "First let's clean up this mess. I'll escort you to the meeting" he said

"Y-yes, thank you" she thanked the other, "I was signing some paper work and I guess I fell asleep, so embarrassing" she blushed at her mistake

"You have been working rather hard, it's only natural you would require rest" he spoke, "It would be sad if you were to become ill" looking at the male she blushed, the male was a fairly tall man, he had shoulder length black hair and violet eyes, well eye since his left half was covered by a black eye patch with yellow accents with a sewn mark of the Impel Kingdom which what appeared to be a butterfly with the wings of a dragon.

"I see, I'm sorry" she apologized honestly, smiling, "It's just with the coronation coming, I want everything to be perfect" she said, "Everyone has been working so hard and…I don't want to mess anything up" she said frantically thinking of the importance of the day. Everyone had worked so hard with building houses, shops, the castle, farming and cultivating. Since she was the third princess, this would be her first official kingdom she would rule herself.

"I'm sure you'll do great your majesty" the male said placing the last of the books on the desk, now fairly organized, "Now shall we head to the meeting" the princess nodded

After leaving the princesses private office, the guards salute as the princess was escorted by waiting soldiers who led them down the hallway.

"Are you prepared for the meeting your Highness?"

"I think so. Which leaders will I be meeting with?" she asked

"Council members here to discuss future plans for a representative for the Kingdoms Court" he explained,

"Right" she nodded

"We're here" after arriving to the meeting room, the two were meet by four officially dressed individuals.

"Your Highness may I introduce the General Aloe and Lieutenant Daz from the Kingdom of Camebrough. And General Laboro and Lieutenant Roman from the Kingdom of Laverse" he introduced the four individuals.

"Greetings you majesty" the soldiers saluted the young princess

"Greetings to you all" the princess greeted politely, "I apologize for my lateness"

"No apologize necessary your highness" General Aloe spoke, he was a young male with long green hair and had a fair complexion with light blue eyes.

"Shall we begin the meeting" General Laboro suggested, he was a fairly large male with emerald green eyes and tan skin. Thick red hair lay smoothed against his head going down into a goatee beard. His voice was gruff with an Irish tone.

"Yes, lets" she nodded taking a seat in one of shares in the middle of the room.

"As you know the inauguration of the city is coming up in only a few days" General Aloe spoke, "Not just that it's also the day of knighting ceremony"

"Yes, the city is preparing for the events"

"So we've noticed" Lieutenant Daz nodded,

"Your majesty we need to discuss security measures for the ceremony"

"Security? Do you think it's necessary?" the princess asked, while she wanted her people to be safe she didn't believe there was cause for any major security.

"Well you highness as you know the island Impel is settled on is far from hidden like the others" Aloe spoke, "Plus with so many visiting official's coming from other kingdoms, its suggested that extra security is needed"

"I see" she paused, "My sister talked to me about this, as it stands Impel only has a small number of soldiers stationed. Since we are a fairly new kingdom" she paused again

"This is just a safety percussion, right General Laboro" there was a pause, "General Laboro?" looking over, snores escaped the large male as his head bobbed back in forth

"I believe he's asleep" a green eyebrow ticked in annoyance seeing the other general asleep, though this was natural for the red head to fall asleep. And while man may think it's rude and uncivilized for a high ranking official to fall asleep during a meeting, many had become accustomed to this.

"Sir" his lieutenant gave a tap on the man's shoulder, with a stammered snore the male eyes blinked open

"Huh? What happened" he blinked

"You fell asleep sir" Roman replied

"Oh…" suddenly a hardy laugh escaped his chest and out his mouth, "Ai sorry about, I slipped of there. My apologies yer majesty" he apologies

"Its fine" she sympathized with him, "I actually fell asleep at my desk today, I guess we've both been working too hard"

"That is debatable" Aloe said with a disagreeing tone,

"Hey are you talking about my work ethics"

"More like the lack there off"

"Listen junior"

"Junior?"

"I've been a general since before you were born" his acclaimed, "So don't be trying to lecture me ya…" snores again filled the office

"He fell asleep while arguing?"

"Such a ridiculous man a swear" one might wonder how he held his rank as general, "May apologies your highness, we will have to reschedule the meeting" he apologized

"I understand" she smiled and nodded, "I hope to have more conversations with you all" she smiled happily. After ending the meeting the princess was now being escorted the young male. As they passed through the hallways servants and guard's greeted the princess.

"Such an interesting meeting" the princess giggled lightly, "What's next?" she asked looking over at the violet eyed male. Pulling a small device a holographic list appeared, he slowly scanned the items finding the items listed for the days date.

"Yes your majesty, it looks like most of the day is free. Most of jobs for the ceremony are being taken care off by appointed officials" he said, "Besides the meetings with the general, your only duties is the final paper work for the ceremony"

"That's a relief" she gave a short breathe, "I hoped today I would be able to step away for a moment. Would it be alright to ask you escort me to the gardens?" she asked suddenly they stopped, much to her confusion

"If that is your wish, I would be honored" he replied, "Your princess Shishumi"

Far off in the Kingdom Radius, in the middle of a large field soldiers were being drilled. Rows of highly trained men and woman marched and spared. Each one specially trained in skills of combat and strategy.

"Soldiers Attention!" a voice yelled out, as the call rang out everyone dispersed from their activity to form straight lines and rows to face side of the building. Standing straight and even, they watched as the drill commander stood upright before a large opened entrance, from the entrance a figure walked out. Dressed in a dark military suit and cap, dark black hair flowed outwards,

"Presenting High Commander Tsuyoiko!" coal black eyes darker then the deepest abyss looked down at those before her.

"Salute!" he commanded as all the soldiers and cadets below gave a salute to the commander, placing on arm behind their backs while the other hand was balled and placed over their hearts.

"The end of this week will mark the beginning of the Celestial Alignment" she spoke, "On that day a new day a new Kingdom, Impel, will be officially inaugurated as part of Exel Kingdom!"

"Yes commander!"

"It will also be the soldiers will be knighted. This ceremony honors and officiates those who have earned the title of knights! Each knight will be inducted by the ruler of Impel, the second princess of the Excel, my sister, princess Shishumi!" she stressed that last part, though they were composed hearing the princess would be inducting the knighting created a spark in the soldiers eyes knowing they would get the opportunity and honor to meet the princess.

"But I tell you this now, while many of you might see this a graduation. Remember that you are soldiers of the not only the Excelion Kingdom, but to all kingdoms. You must hold this title with pride and honor, for you represent this land and its people."

"You not only protect your dreams, but the dreams and safety of all those who call this Kingdom their homes. Furthermore remember that during the ceremony you must be vigil and composed, ready to go in to combat in seconds"

"Yes Commander!" they yelled

"Above all else protect the hopes and freedom of the people, the pride of use as a united kingdom, and allow no one to trample on the spirit of our people!"

"Yes Commander!" they shouted, "All hail the royal family, all hail Excel!" they chanted

The commander gave a short nod, a small grin pressing their lips

"Now all of you be prepared for the ceremony! Failure is not an option! Any form of disrespect and cowardice is a disgrace to this army and this nation!" she bellowed narrowing her eyes coldly.

"Yes Commander!"

"Right then, dismissed!" she yelled

As the first princess prepared the troops for the ceremony, back in the Impel Kingdom. At her request Shishumi was led into the large garden by her assistant.

"I always love coming to the garden" Shishumi smiled taking in a deep breathe, breathing in the fresh air and the sweet aroma of the flowers. It was true the garden was vast, filled with various arrays of flowers and shrubs, arraying in shades of bright colors that glimmered under the sun's rays.

"Don't you think so, Lelouch" she smiled tilting her head slighting

"Yes, it is quite a beautiful place" he nodded in agreement

"Remind me to thank the gardeners" she noted

"As you wish your highness" he replied, "Princess, if I may be so bold, can I ask you a question?" the princess looked at her assistant and nodded,

"Of course Lelouch, ask me anything"

"Thank you, I wanted to ask you…" he paused for a moment, "Don't take my words the wrong why, but I'm still rather confused"

"Confused?"

"It might be nothing, but you helped me"

"Is there something wrong with helping? I mean we are friends!" she said honestly looking at Lelouch

"That's the other thing" he began, "You still call me your friend. After all my sins, everything I've done, why is that?"

"Well because, I like you" she replied

"Because you like me?" it was a rather thin explanation, though that was the princess's style. Her answer were childish in tone, but truthful and honest always wanting to make others happy. She was loved by all, beautiful both in body and heart and spirit

"Yeah, I mean...I like you as a friend" she replied blushing at her own words, "Your kind and loyal and you got a good heart!" she smiled

"And…" she stood before the male taking a deep breath, "You were one of my closet's friends, even with the good and bad things you've done, I believe the good things are the best!" she smiled

"So please don't be sad"

"Is that an order?" he seemed to joke

"That's Lelouch's choice to make" she replied, "But if you're still sad, I'll try even harder to make you happy!" violet eyes looked down at young girl, the young princess with eyes like a prism of rainbows. Ever since he had been betrayed by his own men, through the scheming of his older brother and others. He had somehow found himself in this world, he didn't know how or why, but he had been found and taken in by the young female who smiled at him so warmly. He didn't deserve it, for all his sins and crimes, he should have died, drowned in knightmare frame as it sank into the ocean.

"Lelouch?" coming back from his thoughts he stared down at the princess who looked at him with worry,

"My apologies your highness" he apologized like many others he didn't want to upset the young girl, her innocence was a rarity.

"Please do not worry Lelouch" she said, "I'm going to make this a great kingdom" she said, "You'll be with me right?" Lelouch just gave a nod and smirked softly

"If that is your wish" clear eyes beamed as another smile graced her lips, she giggled trying to contain herself,

"Thank you, Lelouch!" she exclaimed jumping up and down in happiness, "Wait" she said suddenly stopping, walking closer to Lelouch she took his hands in her home.

"Your highness?" Lelouch gave a confused look

"We have to pinky swear" she said

"Pinky swear?" it was a rather childish tradition, but she had a serious look on her face or at least as serious as Shishumi could look.

"I see" seemingly losing the out, he watched as Shishumi intertwined their pinkies together and began the promise chant,

"I promise to make my kingdom great and be with Lelouch by my side, if I brake my promise then I will swallow a thousand needles!" she sang swinging their hands up and down

"Swallow a thousand needles?" it seemed like a bit much

"Huh?"

"Nevermind, please continue" she nodded

"Well, now you make a promise too" she said, Lelouch paused for a second wondering if he should or could make something like that.

"Alright" he began, "I promise to be by your side for as long as you need me and protect you" he said

"Now we seal it with a kiss~" with that she pressed their thumbs together to symbolize the kiss and seal of the promise, after that the two shared a short laugh.

"Now then, what would you like to do now, your majesty?" the young princess held her smile,

"It is lunch time" a sudden grumbling caught both their attention, placing a hand over her tummy she gave a slight blush, "My tummy thinks so too, I'm hungry Lelouch" she stated

"As wish, I'll go have the cooks prepare something for lunch" the princess eyes lit up thinking of all the delicious food the chef could make.

"That's sounds great~" she beamed,

"I'm glad to see you happy, shall we" with a nod Lelouch escorted the princess back into the castle.

To Be Continued….