Hi everyone. This is my first Code Geass fanfiction. I do not remember all the details of events that happened in the anime, but will do my best to include the ones I think are important. I will also include quotes from both anime and real life that are relevant to this story at the start of every chapter. Disclaimer: I do not own Code Geass or any of the other series' that I mention. Please give review, give suggestions, and enjoy!


"I have two rules. First rule- I am never wrong. Second rule- If I am wrong, back to the first rule," - L from Death Note

Lelouch POV

I am Lelouch vi Britannia, so why is this happening? I am supposed to be the eleventh son of the 98th emperor, Charles zi Britannia, and seventeenth in line to heir the throne, so why don't I have enough support to be entitled to some form of royal power? If only I had power... I know his majesty, my father, is, what seems to be, a very busy man, but why couldn't he ever talk to me about providing me my own security team in detail? I want answers.

There she lay, my mother, Marianne vi Britannia, her clothes torn to shreds and filled with bullet holes as her lifeless body still has her arms protectively wrapped around a very shocked, confused, and terrified girl. Nunnally vi Britannia, my dear little sister, quivered under the weight of mother. All I could do was the same thing. The windows were shattered and shards of glass lay all over the ground. At the bottom of the stair case, a few dozen bullet cartridges lay, some still rolling around.

"What happened?! Lelouch, are you okay? Where is Nunally?" It was my brother Clovis La Britannia, a very stern look plastered on his face as two of his guard's attempted to enter the scene first, insisting for him to not take such a risk.

"I... I don't know, brother," I choked, feeling nauseous and empty. The blood from my head drained as I knew that I looked as pale as a ghost. The last thing I remember was collapsing right where I stood.

"Nunna...lly" I croaked.


I woke up to an unfamiliar ceiling, surrounded by my siblings. Cornelia. Euphemia. Clovis. Schneizel. They all seemed to be discussing something, as they hadn't noticed that I had regained consciousness. "Any idea who could've pulled such a heinous act of cowardice, Schneizel?" Cornelia asked.

"No. As Britannians, we have too many enemies already and it won't be easy to identify the culprit," Schneizel replied, sounding as calm as ever.

"Can't we worry about that later? We need to protect Lelouch and Nunnally!" Clovis exclaimed.

That instantly managed to wake me from my slumber. "Nunnally. Where... Where is she?" I questioned.

All of their gazes instantly shot in my direction. Euphemia was the one who instantly inhibited my attempt at sitting up and laid me back down. "Lelouch! I am so glad you're okay! How are you feeling?" Euphie inquired.

"I think I'm fine. What of Nunnally? Is she okay?" I whispered.

Schneizel grinned at me. "She is in the hospital right now, brother. She is in critical condition, but I think she'll recover." He said.

Even if he is my brother, I am still not convinced. "I want to see her... now." I said, gently pushing Euphemia's hands off of my shoulders.

"Brother, please do not over exert yourself," came the voice of Clovis.

"Please!" I desperately begged. I need her. Now, more than ever, I needed to hear the same voice that reminded me that everything will be alright.

To my surprise, Cornelia voiced her opinion on the matter first. "I don't see why not. We are all worried about our siblings. They should be our priority to protect and worry for, together," Cornelia stated.

'Thank you, sister,' I thought.


There she lay, Nunnally, unconscious and wearing an oxygen mask with a few tubes and needles running through her body. It angered me to think of how someone so innocent and fragile, such as herself, almost had her future taken away from her in an instant. If I could do anything for her, I would trade places with her without hesitation. Dammit!

The door to the room suddenly swung open, and in came a doctor whom we all assumed to be the chief surgeon and immediately started to bombard him with questions. I was the first to pounce on the opportunity. "How is she? Will she be alright, doctor?" I asked, hoping for good news.

He sighed. "She'll live, but..." the doctor trailed.

"What is it?!" Cornelia asked. "She... She's paralyzed from the waist down. She's also blinded due to the trauma," the doctor stated.

I... I really didn't know what to say. Should I be grateful that she is okay? Calm down. In a situation such as this, what would father do?

Just as I was thinking that, Euphemia started to weep. "Thank you! Thank you for saving my little sis!" Euphemia exclaimed, causing the doctor to look rather confused but elated.

"You... You're welcome!" The doctor said, smiling.


After about a month of treatment in a coma, Nunnally woke up. I walked in with a vase of flowers just as it happened. There she was, eyes closed due to her blindness, looking groggy. Almost dropping the flowers, I immediately placed the flowers on a desk next to the stretcher and rushed out of the rooming, looking for any nurse or physician. Anyone, really. "Your highness? What's wrong?" said a familiar voice. I turned to see the chief surgeon that saved my sisters life.

"It's Nunnally! She's awake!" I exclaimed. He immediately rushed in, calling a few nurses and kicking me out. I wasn't allowed back in for another excruciating three hours of waiting.

Time seems like it slowed down with me waiting on a bench right outside her room, hands clasped together. As I stared at the floor, the door opened and the chief surgeon came out, a smile on his face. "She is fine, your highness. She took a full physical and passed all mental aspects of it such as speech. The only things she didn't pass was, again, responsiveness in her legs and vision in her eyes. Her nerves are completely severed, so she is confined to a wheel chair," he said.

"May I see her?" I inquired. The doctor, one again, tensed up. I guess this kind of question by royalty caught him by surprise.

"O-of course, your highness!" He replied.

I walked into the room to find Nunnally sitting up, a confused look on her face. She turned towards me. "Lelouch? Is that you? Thank god you're alright!" Nunnally exclaimed, arms wide open for a hug which I gladly accepted.

"Nunnally! I missed you!" I said, letting all of my emotions of the past month come crashing down.

"I missed you too, and I am sorry for worrying you," she choked up, tears flowing down her cheeks.

"It's okay. None of us could've known that something like this would happen. I am just as confused as you are, and I want answers. Answers from father," I growled, knowing that there are things we don't know and are left in the dark about.

"By the way, the doctor said you can come home now. So, shall we?" I asked. She nodded with a soft grin. I picked her up and gently placed her in the wheelchair the nurses brought for us.


We made it back home. Not in mothers hideout, but the imperial palace. I half expected there to be a "Welcome Home Nunnally" sign hanging in the grand hall, but all our siblings were just sitting with grim expressions. That bothered me, but what I didn't expect was to see father there too. I quietly motioned for a maid to take Nunnally to her room and make sure she knows there is something our family has to discuss, although it should not be anything to worry about. I still couldn't help but feel uneasy. I knew who to address first- Schneizel.

"Brother, what is going on?" I spoke up.

"I asked father to join us for a... family discussion. It's about who is going to succeed his majesty, and we've decided that you are best suited for the job," Schneizel revealed. Me? I am only ten years old! And this soon is just... strange. I simply nodded my head, unable to come up with a coherent response, as this is another big shock.

My father started to address me. "Lelouch, you have become a very intelligent young man who, in my eyes, has become quite capable of taking over my job. There is only one thing you need now- Geass. The power of the kings. You may not understand what it can do just yet, but if you are to represent our people as Emperor, you need this power. Therefore, I declare that the ceremony of your inauguration as Emperor will happen a week from now." Charles stated.

I kneeled before him and accepted it for the time being, even though I am confused. "Yes, your majesty!" I exclaimed.

"Good. Then, bring her in, Clovis." Charles ordered. Clovis stood up and fetched someone from outside. I didn't know what to think as my mind went blank. She was quite beautiful. Lime hair. Captivating golden eyes. This woman had a look on her face that I couldn't read. Before I knew it, she took my hand, held it for several seconds, and let go, leaving me confused. I didn't feel any different.

"The contract has been made. But I doubt he'll be able to use his Geass yet, as he is in a fragile state of mind," The woman said.


A week later, I calmly strolled up to the throne my father sat in. Many Britannians are watching, probably thinking I am not fit to be their ruler. I couldn't care less about what they think. What I want to know is why this happened now. Why wasn't anyone paying any attention to Nunnally? Why is my mother dead? Something just doesn't seem right. Whatever my siblings and father are doing, I want to get to the bottom of this. I have had a week to collect my thoughts and will no longer let anyone lie to me. It doesn't matter how many people are watching or who. I will not kneel.

"Father, I want answers. Now. What is going on?" I asked, loud with confidence. Many gasped, shocked that I didn't kneel before his majesty.

My father simply glared at me. "Now is not the time for this, Lelouch," Charles said, annoyance evident in his tone. I gritted my teeth. 'Bastard. Dodging the truth again, huh?' I thought.

"Answer me! Why is mother dead?! Why is Nunnally in a wheelchair?! Why didn't you protect them?! You're the Emperor, right?!" I yelled, not caring if I made a scene.

Charles simply scoffed at me. "Hmph. Lelouch, you really are a selfish child. You are going to take my throne as the 99th Emperor of the Holy Britannian Empire, whether you like it or not," he said in his usual condescending tone.

"Well, guess what?! I don't want to heir your throne! I refuse!" I shouted, causing even more gasps and murmurs from the audience.

"You are dead! You were always dead to me, dead from the moment you were born. Who gave you the fine clothes you wear and a comfortable home? The food you eat and your very life? All of those, I have given to you! In short, you are nothing to me because you have never existed. Yet you dare speak such foolishness to me?! Lelouch, you are dead, therefore you are not entitled to any rights. I am sending you and Nunnally to Japan; as Prince and Princess, you will serve well as bargaining tools," Charles stated, as he rose from his throne.

I gasped. "But, why?!" I shouted.

"Because you are nothing but a nuisance and a disgrace to Britannia. Every Britannian wants more power, especially if they are royalty, but you don't. Weren't you ever taught our principals? The rich and powerful are superior to the poor. All men are not created equal," Charles recited those stupid laws of this country.

"Fine! Nunnally and I will leave! But know this- I will find out the truth someday. I will seek revenge, and I will crush your Britannian Empire and change the ways of this country, even if I have to use force!" I yelled, causing an uproar of boos and insults hurdled my way by the audience.

Two guards came sprinting in my direction and forced me to the ground. One of them held both of my eyes open as father knelt before me.

"I am going to make sure you and Nunnally don't remember what really happened. If you are going to be such a rebel, at least try to make it interesting. but it's too late for that," Father said, taunting me, a ten year old. The last thing I remember was his eyes changing from purple to red with a strange bird-like symbol in them.


Nunnally and I got sent to Japan, as if we are illegals who aren't welcome. For some reason, I feel like I forgot something of vital knowledge. I don't know why this is happening to us, but I want to change this world for the better.

My name is Lelouch vi Britannia, and this is my story. This is how I met Suzaku Kururugi, this is how I met her, C.C, this is how I became Zero, this is how our fates intertwine in a bloody conflict between aristocrats and the oppressed, and how I got caught up right in the middle of it.


To Be Continued

So what did you guys think? I want to make this a very long fanfiction. I absolutely adore Lelouch x C.C, so they are going to be the one and only ship. They're my OTP. Anyway, see you guys in the next chapter!