A/N: Sorry guys if I hadn't been able to update. I've been really busy. Anyway, I wrote a sequel to Loving a Twin. I hope you enjoy it. I don't own Code Geass.

Chapter 1: Memories

It has been two years since Nathalee died.

Everyone was missing her, especially the young emperor.

Everything was going well except for the emperor's constant longing for her.

All of them knew that he was spending most of his time at the garden- her garden.

Even though he was staying there most of the time, he was still a responsible emperor.

He still handled things personally.

"Nathalee." Lelouch whispered as he was staring at a statue of her in the garden.

A light breeze swept the whole garden and he felt a presence behind him.

His friend sighed then and kept quiet but Suzaku knew all too well why.

"Lelouch, I knew you'd be here. We miss her too, you know." He said putting a hand on his friend's shoulder.

It was a after a few minutes before Lelouch spoke again.

"She's just like Mother, loving roses, lavenders, and tulips. I wonder how she spent her birthdays when she was little. I can only guess since we grew up apart."

"That is understandable since your mother wasn't always there for her. One can even conclude that her childhood was tragic but it wasn't so. Lord V.V., Angelica, Peter, and Edward were there to liven up her life during those times." Suzaku stated.

"I know but I'm sure that it had been hard for her." Lelouch said sadly.

"By the way Lelouch, where is Angelica? I haven't seen her in a while." His friend inquired.

"She's been in Shikinejima for one month now, taking care of the children." He replied.

"I see." Suzaku said then there was silence.

"Edward who is this gift from?" Nathalee asked her voice laced with curiosity and excitement.

"It was from Lady Marianne." He replied.

When she heard this, she was really happy and excited to open the gift but she was careful not to tear the wrapper apart.

"Look! Look! It's a piano!" She exclaimed to everyone in the room, her excitement making them smile.

"Another musical instrument added to your collection my dear." V.V. commented and she nodded.

"Try playing a tune." Edward suggested and she readily agreed.

The tune was short and sweet but it delighted them all nonetheless.

When she finished playing, Lelouch turned off the T.V. and thought about her.

'She had a trumpet for her first birthday then a flute for her second birthday. Then the following year she received a clarinet. On her fourth birthday she got an oboe. When she turned five, her gift was a harp. For her sixth birthday, she received a cello. On her seventh year, she received a violin. Then the last gift that she ever received from Mother was that piano.' He thought, remembering all the gifts she had acquired during her birthdays.

Though he never heard her sing or play any of those instruments personally, he was sure that she was an excellent singer and a great musician.

"Until when are you going to watch her videos?" A voice, which he recognized as Edward's, spoke up.

"If that's all you came here for, you know your way out." Lelouch said in an icy tone not looking at him.

"You really are lucky." Edward said going towards the door but Lelouch stopped him with his words.

"You're luckier than me because you were with her all her life while me, I only got to spend a few months with her and then you call me lucky?"

"Yes, I have been with her all her life loving her but she never felt the same way. Unlike you, she loved you even when she learned you were twins. So what is 17 years of being with her and loving her compared to a few months of being with her and being loved by her?" He said before leaving him to ponder on this.

"Such memories are useless when that person isn't here anymore. It only causes great grief and sadness." CC stated suddenly, making Lelouch look at her.

"Her memories are the only thing left. I'm still living because of them." He reasoned.

"Suit yourself but you'll only hurt yourself in the end." She said before going out of the room.

Lelouch ignored her last statement and proceeded to go to the garden.

Flashback

"Are you alright?" He asked.

"Not quite. I'm still angry but most of all I'm worried." She answered truthfully.

"I actually understand what you're feeling. I experience the same thing when I worry about Nunnaly. I'm angry at myself for not being there for her so I'm worried about her every time." He revealed.

"It's because you are Zero, right?" She inquired.

"Yes. I hate it that I'm away from her. It will be fine Nathalee. Everything will be alright." He told her.

"Thank you. I actually feel better." She said kissing his cheek.

"You're welcome my Lady." He smiled taking her hand in his own.

End of Flashback

'This was when she was worried about her father and the settlement.' He thought as he arrived in the garden.

"Brother, you have some visitors." Nunnaly said entering the garden.

"I see." He shortly replied before leaving.

"Your Majesty, I am Gilbert Yorkshire and this is my wife, Hannah. We are Edward's parents." Lord Gilbert introduced.

"I'm pleased to meet you. If you're here to visit Lord Edward then you may do so." Lelouch said.

"That is not all we came here for, Your Majesty." Lord Gilbert stated.

"Then what is your other reason for coming here?" The emperor inquired not really interested.

"It was Empress Nathalee's request that we come here at this time of this year." The lord explained.

Lelouch, in hearing this, became serious and somewhat anxious.

"What did she tell you?" He queried obviously excited about what they're going to tell him.

"Empress Nathalee wanted to give you this before she went to Kaminejima to help Lord V.V.." Lady Hannah said showing a box to the emperor.

It was a simple box but its content was very precious.

Inside the box was a necklace with an amethyst pendant and a note from Nathalee.

Dearest Lelouch,

I wanted to give you this necklace as a thank you gift. You have done so much for me. I want you to know that I'm happy to be with you and I'm also happy to be your wife. I love you Lelouch.

Love lots,

Nathalee

P.S.

I hope you like it. Always wear it okay? I love you.

After Lelouch read the note, he quickly clasped the necklace on his neck and smiled sadly.

"Thank you very much for bringing this." He said sincerely.

"It is nothing Your Majesty." The couple stated before bowing and going to where their son was.

Lelouch then went back to the garden.

While walking, he was holding the pendant until he sat down on the grass under the shade of a tree.

He removed the necklace and inspected it in the sun.

'It looks just like her eyes when we became a couple. It was bright and lovely. I could clearly see her love for me.' He thought just as he remembered that night.

Flashback

"I knew you'd be here." Lelouch said softly.

"Hmm… tonight's a full moon. It's beautiful isn't it?" She asked dreamily.

"You're more beautiful than the moon." He stated sitting down beside her and taking her hand.

"Lelouch would you promise one thing?" She inquired.

"What is it? I'd do anything for you." He replied.

"Promise me that you'll never leave me." She said looking him in the eyes.

"I promise. I will always be here for you. I will be with you." He vowed sincerely.

"I also promise you the same. Even when we're apart, I will always be with you wherever you are. Even when I'm gone, I would still be with you." She promised holding his cheek.

"Nathalee would you be mine?" He asked abruptly.

She was shocked that she wasn't able to reply.

"I would forever be yours Lelouch." She replied after a few minutes.

He kissed her then and they stayed like that for who knows how long.

End of Flashback

"Nathalee." He whispered before falling asleep with the necklace firmly clasped to his chest.

A/N: I hope you liked this first chapter. BTW, thanks for reading and reviewing Loving a Twin. ^^