Quick Author's Note: I wanted to have fun with these characters & so I exaggerated some of their more well-known (or not-so-well-known) personality traits. This story is meant to be ludicrous so please don't take it too seriously. I did create some shonen-ai relationships in the story. Nothing happens between any of these characters, I just state that they are together with the exception of one innocent little scene. So, if you're not into that sort of thing, just fair warning to you. I wrote this a few years ago when Gundam 00 was airing in Japan & since I thought this was a funny story that I wrote I wanted to share this with you to get some feedback. Enjoy!

Intruder

"AHHHH! Hurry up! Move!" The apartment door was thrown open. Lelouch and Tieria squeezed through the doorway at the same time. Once outside in the hall they both clamored for the doorknob which was slowly moving towards them from the impact of it hitting against the wall inside. They both grabbed it at the same time and slammed the door shut as fast and as hard as they could. Tieria collapsed to the ground out of breath. Lelouch was also trying to catch his breath. He remained standing with both hands on the doorknob still pulling with all of his might. He even had his foot up against the wall for support.

Saji walked into the kitchen and opened a drawer pulling out a white apron and bandana. He put the apron on and tied it behind his back then tied the bandana on his head. "Ok, what should I make for today?" Saji said to himself as he opened a cabinet and started taking out a couple of pots and pans and placed them on the counter. It was 11:30am and Setsuna would be back soon from running errands. He wanted to have lunch ready by the time he got back. He was about to open the refrigerator door when his cell phone began to ring. He walked over to his phone and looked at the caller ID. It was Setsuna.

"Setsuna how is your shopping going?" Saji answered his phone.
"I'm done."
"Already? But you just left half an hour ago. I thought it would take you longer."
"I ran into Neil so he helped me out."
"Oh, I see."
"Would you be able to come down here and help us move the couch upstairs?"
"You're home already?" Saji said surprised.
"Is something wrong?"
Saji's shoulders slumped as he sighed to himself. He really wanted to have lunch ready for Setsuna by the time he got home, but it obviously wasn't going to happen. "No nothing's wrong. I'll be right there." Saji was about to hang up his phone.
"Saji."
"Y-yes?"
"Don't worry about lunch."
Saji blushed. "H-how did you know?"
"I always know what you're doing."
Saji didn't know how to respond to this. He just finished the conversation by saying, "I'll be right there" and he hung up the phone and stared at it. How does Setsuna always know what I'm doing? It's like he can read my mind. Saji put his phone down, put his shoes on, grabbed the keys and left the apartment.
Saji walked out into the hall and made his way to the elevator.
"Tieria hurry, lock the door!"
Saji looked ahead to find Lelouch and Tieria outside of Tieria and Neil's apartment. Tieria was fumbling for his keys inside his pocket. As he got them out he flipped through the keys to find the right one. His hands were shaking. When he found the right key he dropped them on the floor.
"You idiot!" Lelouch screamed.
"Shut up!" Tieria screamed right back, picking up his keys.
Saji watched as Tieria quickly locked his apartment door while Lelouch held the doorknob. Once the key was removed from the lock both Tieria and Lelouch heaved a big sigh of relief. Lelouch collapsed to the floor right beside Tieria.
"Is everything ok?" Saji asked as he approached.
"For now it is." Lelouch responded. "That was close."
"What happened?" Saji was extremely curious what could make two grown men run from an apartment all upset.
"This is the worst thing that could possibly happen." Tieria said.
"For once I agree with you." Lelouch responded.
"What'll we do?" Tieria posed the question to Lelouch.
"I don't know yet." Lelouch began to concentrate. "I'll think of something."
Since Lelouch was too busy contemplating the situation - whatever that was - Saji turned to the other person there who could give him an explanation. "Tieria, what's going on?"
Tieria looked up at Saji with a serious expression. "We have an intruder inside."
"An intruder!?" This shocked Saji. Someone was in his apartment? No wonder they ran out here. "How did that happen?"
"Hmm" Lelouch ignored Saji's question. "We'll need to devise a plan to capture our unwanted guest."
"You already locked the door." Saji pointed out. "I'd say he's pretty much confined."
"That's not enough." Lelouch quickly responded.
"We need to find a way to contain the intruder so that no one will be harmed." Tieria added. "We'll definitely need help with this one."
"Yes, your right. You!" Lelouch pointed at Saji.
"Who me?" Saji jumped back from the sudden outburst.
"You must go and retrieve some help for us at once!" Lelouch commanded. Saji hesitated. "Hey, are you listening to me?"
"Y-yes, get help." Saji repeated. "I'll come back quickly. Don't worry you can count on me." With that Saji ran down the hall towards the elevator. He saw the elevator doors open and Shin emerging looking very unhappy. He was heading in Saji's direction. "Shin!" Saji ran up to him.
Out of my way, cooking boy!" Saji was still wearing his apron and bandana. "Those bastards are being too loud again!" Shin pushed Saji out of the way.
"They need help!" Saji called after Shin.
"Don't worry, I'll help them." Shin continued walking down the hall.
"No, I mean they have someone captured in Tieria's apartment!" Shin stopped walking then turned around to face Saji.
"What do you mean they have someone captured?"
"I can't stay and explain." Saji ran to the elevator and caught it just before the doors closed. "I need to get help."

"Setsuna?" Neil whispered as he came up alongside Setsuna.
"What is it?"
"I hate to tell you this but I think you're being watched." Setsuna looked at Neil and Neil gestured to Setsuna where his stalker was located however Setsuna resumed what he was doing before Neil interrupted.
"Setsuna?"
"Pretend he's not even there." Setsuna said as he worked.
"Are you sure?" Neil asked suspiciously. He looked back at the person who was hiding in the bushes watching Setsuna intently. The person, who wore a mask, stepped back allowing the foliage to cover him even more.
"Oh, I see you went shopping today." Regene walked up the sidewalk that led to the apartment building
Neil turned around to see one of his landlords. "Yeah, Setsuna needed a new couch."
Regene walked up to the couch and ran his hands over the top. "And it's a nice one as well."
"You would know Regene." Neil said under his breath.
Regene walked around the couch and sat down. "You have good taste Setsuna. I'll have to come visit more often." Setsuna was about to say something when he was interrupted by the apartment building door bursting open.
"Setsuna!" Saji ran down the side-walk.
"Saji, what's wrong?" Saji stopped in front of Setsuna out of breath.
"C-come quickly." He said in between taking gasps of air. "Tieria and Lelouch need help!"
"Don't tell me the two of them are at each other's throats again." Neil said with a sigh.
"No, this time it's different."
"What do you mean?" Setsuna asked.
There's someone in your apartment." Saji turned to Neil.
"What do you mean there's someone in my apartment?"
"An intruder."
Neil's eyes grew wide. An intruder? Regene immediately stood up from the couch. "Do you know who it is?" Neil asked.
"No. They don't even know."
"Where are Tieria and Lelouch now?" Neil moved toward Saji.
"They are sitting outside your apartment."
"Where do you think you're going?" Neil asked as he saw Regene walking quickly towards the apartment building.
"I need to make sure Tieria is ok." Regene disappeared inside.
"Alright, this is what we need to do, Setsuna I need you to get Sumeragi. Saji you'll come with me."

"He's getting so big." Sumeragi held the three-year old on her lap.
"Yes he is and he's looking like his father more and more." Kati sat down across from her friend and placed the tea cups on the table. Sumeragi stared at the cups in disappointment.
"Is there something wrong?" Kati caught Sumeragi's expression.
"No, not at all." Right after Kati sat down someone was knocking at her door. She sighed in annoyance.
"Don't worry honey, I'll get it." Patrick emerged from the bedroom carrying their one year old daughter. Patrick opened the door. "Setsuna! What brings you here?"
"Is Sumeragi Li Noriega here?"
"Sumeragi? Oh yes she is. She's visiting with my lovely wife." Patrick stepped aside to let Setsuna in.
"Setsuna." Sumeragi said as she saw him enter the apartment.
"Sumeragi I need you to come with me now."
"Why?"
"We have an intruder."
"Intruder?" Patrick asked. They understood and immediately began to move towards Setsuna. Sumeragi still held onto Kati and Patrick's son.
"If there's an intruder here just leave it to me, the immortal Corlasawar!"
"Patrick!" Kati scolded then her face softened. "I shall go in your place."
"But…."
"Don't argue. Besides you need to stay here and protect our children." Kati lightly stroked his cheek. That seemed to be enough to convince him.
'Yes, Ma'am!" Patrick stood at attention and saluted her. Sumeragi handed over his son so now he was holding both of their children in his arms. "Good luck, my love." Patrick said as they left.

Setsuna led the way as they quickly made their way to the elevator.
"Whoa, where is everyone going in such a hurry?" Lyle walked in with Anew. They had just come back from shopping.
"We have a situation upstairs." Setsuna answered.
They rode the elevator to Neil and Tieria's floor. The elevator doors opened and as they stepped out they were met by a number of people waiting in the small foyer.
"What's this?" Sumeragi asked to no one in particular.
"Setsuna." Saji moved through the crowd of people.
"It looks like word spread fast." Neil walked up to the new group who just arrived on the floor. "I had Saji get Suzaku for obvious reasons and Rolo ended up following. Shin had been here for some time and decided to call Athrun and Kira. Lacus was visiting so she ended up coming along as well and then Marina showed up. Tieria called for Allelujah and Marie came to help."
"Well, at least we have our options." Sumeragi commented. "Let's find out what we're actually dealing with." Sumeragi walked over to where Lelouch and Tieria were congregated. Suzaku was standing next to Lelouch while Regene's place was next to Tieria. Rolo was a little ways off to the side clutching onto his green cell phone keeping his eyes fixated on Lelouch and Suzaku.
"Neil!" Tieria stepped away from Regene to greet his lover.
"Are you alright Tieria?"
"Yes." Neil hugged Tieria.
"So what is the latest on the situation? Has anything changed?" Sumeragi inquired.
"No, not since this started."
"How did this all happen?" Kati questioned.
"Someone left the balcony door open." Lelouch accused Tieria.
"I was cleaning the rugs." Tieria defended himself.
"Yes, and when you came in you left the door open." Lelouch and Tieria glared at each other.
"So that's how he got in." Sumeragi said to herself.
"Yes and it's all his fault!" Lelouch pointed at Tieria.
"Lelouch!" Suzaku pulled his arm down.
Before Tieria could say anything, Neil jumped in. "Let's all calm down. This could've happened to anyone. It just so happens that the opportunity presented itself when you left our balcony door open. Let's concentrate on how to capture the intruder."
"Capture?" Lelouch was disgusted. "We shouldn't be planning on capturing it we should be planning on how to kill it."
"But we don't know what his true intentions are do we?" Lacus cut in.
"I think it's quite clear what his intentions are." Athrun answered.
"We should try a peaceful solution first." Marina said.
"If you only knew what you were dealing with." Lelouch stated. "With Tieria as my witness we should be thinking of a way to dispose of such a creature. "
"I agree with Lelouch, Sumeragi Li Noriega." Tieria turned to Sumeragi. Sumeragi thought for a moment.
"What are you thinking Kujo?" Kati asked quietly.
"Lyle, you have a backup rifle correct?" Sumeragi turned to Lyle and Neil.
"Yeah, I do. Why?"
"I need you and your brother to take them across the street and see if you can find out what's going on in your apartment."
"Right." Neil and Lyle headed to the elevator.
"Be ready for anything." Sumeragi cautioned.
They nodded in acknowledgement.
"We'll keep in touch via headset." The elevator doors closed.
"Next, we need to organize these people." Kati added. "They can't all be wandering around like this."
"Agreed. " Sumeragi acknowledged.
"Saji." Setsuna turned to Saji.
"Yes?"
"Can you do me a favor?"

"Setsuna!" Saji ran down the hallway. He stopped in front of Setsuna. "Here." He handed over Setsuna's gun that was inside a holster.
"Thank you." Something caught Setsuna's attention. It was what Saji was holding in his other hand. "Saji?"
"Yes?"
"Why do you have a frying pan?"
"Huh? Oh, well since I don't have a weapon like you this was the only thing I could think of." Saji saw the surprised look on Setsuna's face. "I want to be of some use."
"With a frying pan?" Shin cut in to the conversation. "What are you going to do? Cook 'em to death?"
"Alright everyone." Kati spoke up. "Let's quickly go over what we're going to do."
"I already told you what you should do." Lelouch stepped forward.
"Quiet Lelouch!' Kati snapped. Lelouch was taken aback but Suzaku's hand on Lelouch's shoulder that appeared told him to step back and take Kati's advice.
"Right now we have Neil and Lyle going across the street to the other building to see if they can observe anything inside of the apartment. Once we get any confirmation as to the whereabouts of the intruder we will decide then what to do." Sumeragi explained.
Kati took over from here. "Those who will help in detaining the trespasser will be those here with combat experience. Taking point will be Setsuna. Backing you up will be Suzaku, Kira, Athrun Shin, Allelujah, Marie and Mr. Bushido." Puzzled looks were exchanged when Mr. Bushido's name was called. Their gaze was aimed at Kati who was looking off to the side. They followed the direction in which her attention was focused on only to find Mr. Bushido hidden behind a large potted plant.

Neil and Lyle were vigorously setting up their equipment in an empty room in the building across from the apartment complex. It was an old building used mostly for storage. They were placing their scopes on top of their rifles. "Ok, let's see what he have here." Neil carefully made his way to the window. He slowly opened it and placed his rifle on the windowsill. He began scanning though his scope. Lyle just finished putting his rifle together. There was another window next to the one Neil was using. He opened that window carefully and did the same as his brother. Both looked through their scopes at Neil's apartment.
"Sumeragi. We're in position." Neil called through his headset.

"Good. Do either of you see anything?"
"Standby." Neil was having a difficult time seeing anything especially since most of the blinds were drawn on the windows of his apartment. Yes, the balcony door was open but he had limited visibility through that.
"Any luck, Lyle?" Neil asked.
"Nope. I can't see a thing."
"Sumeragi."
"Go ahead Neil."
"We can't make a thing out in there. Sorry."
"Understood. It looks like Neil and Lyle were unsuccessful."
"What do we do now?" Regene spoke up enjoying every minute of this situation. "We can't let this go on." Mr. Bushido offered his opinion.
"I agree we can't however what do you suggest we do?" Kati questioned.
"Someone has to go inside and face the intruder." Mr. Bushido's eyes were constantly locked on Setsuna waiting for a reaction from him however Setsuna was completely ignoring him.
"That's just crazy." Lelouch threw in. "I wouldn't go in there even if my life depended on it."
For some reason this caught Setsuna's attention. He knew that his had to end. Mr. Bushido was right. Someone had to go in there. "Tieria Erde." Setsuna walked over to Tieria.
"Setsuna F. Seiei."
"Please give me the key to your apartment."
"What?"
"Setsuna, what do you plan on doing?" Sumeragi stepped in.
"I'm going in there."
Everyone looked at Setsuna as if he had lost his head. "Setsuna, you can't." Sumeragi protested. Saji stood off to the side hoping that all of this was a bad dream.
Tieria smiled. This was so like Setsuna. He reached into his pocket and took out the keys. "Be careful in there."
Setsuna took the keys and began walking down the hall towards the apartment that housed the intruder.
"Neil, Setsuna is going to infiltrate your apartment. I'll let you know when he enters." Sumeragi informed him.
Saji followed Setsuna with his eyes. As he got further and further away fear overtook him. He stepped forward and grabbed hold of Setsuna's arm. "Setsuna, don't go!" Saji called out. Setsuna turned around to a very worried Saji.
"Saji. I have to do this." Setsuna said calmly.
"Why?" Saji couldn't contain his emotions. "Why does it have to be you? I mean I don't want anyone to have to go….but…." Saji stopped and tears started running down his cheeks. "I don't want you getting hurt!"
A silence began to loom. No one spoke as they watched the emotional scene play out before them. They waited to see what Setsuna would say but he remained as he was while Saji continued to cry still holding onto Setsuna's arm. Then without any warning Setsuna kissed Saji. The pan Saji was holding immediately fell to the floor. The shock of Setsuna doing something so impulsive stopped his tears from falling. "Do not worry Saji. I will be fine." Making sure his lover was somewhat ok, Setsuna turned and continued walking down the hall. When he reached Tieria and Neil's apartment he stopped and looked back down the corridor at everyone. "Neil" Sumeragi called out over the headset. "Setsuna is about to enter."
"Roger." Neil acknowledged.
Setsuna put the key into the keyhole and turned it slowly. Saji watched intently. He opened the door cautiously. Setsuna took out his gun and looked inside. No one was in his field of view. He moved in slowly and the door was quietly shut behind him. Everyone made their way to the apartment door. Shin stopped and picked up Saji's pan. "Here, you dropped this." Saji took it and began to follow everyone.
Suzaku, Athrun, Kira, Tieria, Lelouch and Regene were at the front of the group. Everyone took up positions on either side of the door. Shin and Saji made their way through the crowd to be closer to the apartment door. Everyone who was armed pulled out their weapons, ready to back up Setsuna at any moment.
"I see Setsuna."
"I do as well." Lyle replied to his brother.
"Now let's see if he can find the intruder. Stay sharp, little brother."
It was coming up on 11:47am. Setsuna had already been inside for approximately five minutes.
"I don't like this." Suzaku commented softly. "It's too quiet."
Setsuna. Please be ok. Saji prayed.
"Sumeragi." Setsuna called through the door.
"Yes, Setsuna?"
"I'm coming out."
"Are you ok?" Sumeragi asked concerned.
"You'll see."
"Everyone get ready. Setsuna is coming out." Some of the people backed away. Suzaku, Athrun, Kira, Shin, Allelujah, Marie and even Saji stood their ground with weapons at the ready.
"What the hell are you going to do with that?" Shin began taunting Saji. "Hide behind it?"
Athrun, who was right next to Shin hit Shin hard on the back of his head with his hand.
"Oww!"
"Knock it off Shin!" Athrun scolded.
The apartment door began to open slowly. They pointed their guns and cocked their weapons. Saji tightened his grip on the handle of his pan. Setsuna emerged alone.
"Setsuna, what happened?" Suzaku asked without lowering his weapon.
"I've apprehended the intruder."
"You did?" Everyone looked in confusion at Setsuna. "Where is he?"
"Right here." Setsuna raised a glass jar he was holding by the lid.
"AHHHHHH!" Both Lelouch and Tieria screamed once they saw the glass jar. Lelouch ran into Suzaku's arms ignoring the gun he was holding. He threw his arms around Suzaku's neck and squeezed tightly in fear. Tieria ran to Regene taking shelter behind his brother. He held onto him while peeking out from behind him. Regene grabbed one of Tieria's arms and put it around his waist holding onto his hand. "Don't worry Tieria, I'll protect you." Tieria was too preoccupied with what Setsuna was holding to pay attention to what his brother had done or what he was saying.
"Is that the intruder?" Kira asked. Everyone stared at the occupant of the glass jar. "A spider?"
"Don't let it get near me!" Lelouch tightened his grip on Suzaku. Tieria cowered behind Regene.
"We got all worked up over this?" Shin complained.
Saji sighed in relief and smiled to himself happy that Setsuna was safe.
"Lelouch" Suzaku started "Was this really it? This was all because of a spider?"
"Do you see how big it is?" Lelouch argued back. "It's huge!"
"And disgusting." Tieria added.
"All this over a spider?" Sumeragi couldn't believe it.
"You act as though you weren't expecting a spider." Tieria observed.
"Of course not!" Sumeragi replied.
"We thought someone was actually in the apartment." Kati continued.
"Whoever gave you that idea?" Lelouch asked.
Shin looked at Saji. "Ask the chef over here."
"What!? But I didn't…."
Athrun smacked Shin again on the back of the head.
"Owww! Would you stop doing that?"
"Only if you stop acting like an idiot!" Athrun said irritatingly to Shin.
"So, what do we do with the spider?" Sumeragi ignored the spectacle.
Her question was answered immediately by the sudden shattering of the glass jar in Setsuna's hand. Everyone jumped back.
"What happened?" Saji asked the question that was on everyone's mind.

"Lyle!" Neil scolded.
"What?" He looked over at his brother. "I hate spiders too. They creep me out." Lyle's body squirmed with the thought of spiders. He had taken the shot once he got a clear view of the spider.
"You could've hurt someone!"
"Relax, Neil. I made sure no one else was in the way."

"I guess that answers that." Kira said as everyone looked down at the floor of the dead spider among the shattered glass. Lelouch had removed himself from Suzaku while Tieria had to struggle a bit with Regene to get him to let go of his hand.
"What is going on here?" The familiar voice made everyone freeze. Regene knew immediately who it was. He didn't have to turn around.
"Mr. Almark." Sumeragi started. "And who do you have with you?"
"This is the fire inspector Mr. Gomi. He has come here today to check our facilities."
Everyone looked at the fire inspector. The color had drained from his face. He was looking at all of the weapons everyone was still holding. How were they going to explain their way out of this?
"Mr. Almark, what is the meaning of this? What are all of your tenants doing with weapons?" Mr. Gomi scanned the group standing before him in shock and horror.
Ribbons didn't have a clue why everyone was standing around holding guns and one with a sword and another with a frying pan. In fact he didn't want to know but what was he going to tell the fire inspector? He needed to think of something fast.
"You think these are real weapons?" Regene finally turned around.
"Mr. Regetta you're here as well?" Mr. Gomi was surprised to see Regene here.
"Why of course!" Regene put on his trademark smile and upbeat attitude. "I apologize for not being able to meet with you as well." Regene stepped forward. "You see, Ribbons was kind enough to give me some free time today so that I can work on my movie."
"Movie?"
"Yes. I'm producing a short movie. Our tenants here were very gracious to give their time in helping me with my project."
Regene that is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. Ribbons couldn't believe the crap that just came out of Regene's mouth. No one would believe that nonsense for one second.
"I see," Mr. Gomi finally said. "Don't you need a camera to film your movie?"
"Oh this is rehearsal."
"Well, it certainly looks interesting. It must be an action movie you're doing, am I right?" Mr. Gomi laughed.
"Nothing gets past you Mr. Gomi."
"I'd love to see it when it's done."
"Of course! Well, we should be getting back to rehearsal. Ribbons shouldn't you continue showing Mr. Gomi around? Ribbons?"
"Hm? Oh, o-of course, please come this way." Dumbfounded, Ribbons tried to compose himself then led Mr. Gomi away. When they were far enough away Tieria spoke first.
"Well, I'm amazed." Tieria said. "I can't believe he actually believed you."
"What can I say? I have a gift."
"I don't know if you'd call that a gift." Tieria crossed his arms.
Everyone began to break apart and go their separate ways. Setsuna walked over to Saji. "Saji come help me with the couch."
"Oh, right." Saji followed Setsuna. As they headed for the elevator Neil and Lyle were walking towards them.
"Lyle, you help as well." Setsuna ordered.
"Help, with what?" Lyle complained.
"With bringing my couch in."
"Why do I have to do it?"
"Because you shot the spider." Setsuna and Saji continued to the elevator while Lyle followed continuing to gripe.
"How did you know I shot the spider?" They boarded the elevator to the first floor to get the couch that was still outside.
"Well, Lelouch" Suzaku began "let's go home for today. You need to rest after what happened."
"Don't patronize me!" Lelouch snapped.
"I'm not. I honestly think you need to relax for a bit." Suzaku held out his hand. Lelouch crossed his arms and looked away.
"Geez Tieria, I can't believe you got everyone so worked up over a spider." Neil said as he walked up to Tieria.
"Don't start with me Neil!" Tieria was starting to get defensive. "It wasn't my fault that everyone misunderstood.
"Next time just try to be clearer with what you mean." Neil explained. "Let's go inside Tieria. I'm hungry."
"Lelouch why aren't you coming?"
"I'm not moving." Lelouch pouted.
"Neither am I." Tieria agreed.
"Why?" Neil said as he turned around. Suzaku had the same question on his face.
"I'm not moving until someone gets rid of that spider." Lelouch and Tieria said in unison while pointing at the dead spider on the floor.
Suzaku and Neil both sighed. "Tieria, it's dead. It's not going to hurt you."
"You're just going to leave it there?" Tieria asked appalled.
"Lyle was the one who killed it. He should be the one to clean it up." Neil whined.
"Well then if that's how it's going to be, I'll be with Regene until that thing is gone." Tieria turned to Regene. "Come on Regene, we're going to your apartment." Tieria turned around to head to the elevator. Regene stood where he was. Regene rarely, if ever heard those words come out of his brother's mouth. He was astounded and utterly ecstatic that his brother wanted to be with him especially over his husband Neil. Regene began walking when Neil ruined Regene's dream come true.
"Fine, Tieria. I'll clean it up. Just give me five minutes." Neil headed for his apartment to retrieve a dustpan and broom.
"I'll help as well." Suzaku followed Neil.
"Come on Tieria. Let's go." Regene hoped he would still come with him.
"Never mind Regene." Tieria stopped where he was.
"What? But you said you wanted to be with me." Sadness crossed Regene's face.
"There's no point now that Neil is actually going to do as I asked. I can wait here." Tieria leaned up against the wall and crossed his arms mimicking Lelouch who was a little ways down the hall.
"If there is anything you need, you know where to find me Tieria." Regene somberly offered. Tieria didn't respond. Regene stood in front of his brother for a while longer then he made his way down the hall.

Regene stepped out of the elevator and began walking towards his room.
"I never thought I'd see the day when your 'stories' would come in handy." Regene turned around to find Ribbons leaning up against the wall just outside his apartment.
"I diverted a crisis didn't I? Isn't that what matters?"
"I just can't believe it actually worked."
Regene turned back around. "And you say I never do anything for you." Regene walked to his apartment and went inside. Ribbons looked on and said to himself "Was it really for me Regene?"