As the plane landed on Tokyo there was an honour guard ready. They looked nervous at the plane. it was white and had the familiar crest of the lion and serpent of Britannia. As it taxied in the guards took up position and stood there in salute.
Jeremiah was waiting as the shuttle taxied in on it was his prince. The man he had chosen to server and protect, ever since Marianne had died. Why he had chosen this land Jeremiah did not know it was full of number and rebels even now seven years after its conquest. But Lelouch was always one to seek a challenge perhaps he whished to show his father he is a man now.
Jeremiah shook his head and walked down the runway to where the plane had finally come to a standstill and the doors opened and the stairs dropped down. He stood at the bottom of the stairs and saw Lelouch walk up to the door with his sister at his arm princess nunnally
Lord Jeremiah. Lelouch said it is good to see you again all preparations have been made?
Jeremiah knelt yes my prince all the preparations have been made
Good Lelouch said as he walked down the stairs.
His sister seemed a little scared, and held on to Lelouch tightly.
As they walked inside lord Jeremiah walked next to nunnally. You have nothing to fear princess; I am here to protect you.
She looked at lord Jeremiah and smiled at him, then looked down I know lord Jeremiah but I... i just miss pendragon. I... i will adjust.
Nunnally you did not have to come with me, I can still send you back to pendragon and your friends. Lelouch said.
No. no i want to be here with you and help you. You are my brother. She said
Ok nunnally, don't worry you will make new friends here.
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Kallen Kōzuki was waiting on the signal to start her part she was to purpose the patrol so oghi and the others could take the sakuradite the new governor general was offering to the emperor. It just felt good to finally do something against Britannia that was more than just striking out randomly.
She was concealed at the corner of the building behind some barrels with two of her comrades from the ghetto. They were also resistance fighters.
Her radio crackled and it was another resistance fighter. There coming around the corner. Then she heard oghi's voice 5seconds.
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A large explosion shook the harbour as the knightmare frames that were guarding the ship exploded.
Kallen went into action too and she got out her gun and motioned the two others with her to ready them. She could hear the guards running towards her position.
now she yelled and she came up from behind the barrels and fired at them the guards were caught in the open and two went down as bullets riddled them then they stared to fire back.
she ducked back to pull out the clip and to reload she stat there with her back against the barrel to reload and looked up for on second and there outlined in the sky she saw something that froze her heart she could see black knighmares 3 of them flying closer she had never seen knightmares flying
Stunned she looks at it then she realised what this mean quickly, she got her communicator from her jacket and several rounds hit the barrels. The guards were fighting back. She presses the button and screamed ohgi it's a trap
As she did that the knightmares fired rockets at the ship that was there target.
No she screamed, she tried to think of something anything she could do. She fired her machine gun at the incoming rockets but to no avail.
The earth shook and she felt something hit her in the back of her head and there was darkness.
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Jeremiah walked into the governor general's office with the paper about the recent anti insurgence plan. Its execution was almost flawless. He strode to where Lelouch was sitting and reading his paper.
He walked to right in front of the desk and said. My prince here are the reports then bowed slightly and put them on the desk. Lelouch put down the papers he was currently reading ad picked up the new papers. Then he spoke.
Really Jeremiah you don't have to call me prince here. Here I am governor general. He looked at his protector and saw that he was standing at attention. Relax Jeremiah.
As he read through the reports, he shook his head then he got out of his chair and walked of the window overlooking the city. Something wrong my prince... i mean governor? Jeremiah asked walking next to him.
Mmm wrong not really it's just that there must be a larger group behind this resistance than i thought, if they can mobilize this kind of response. Someone with large funds is behind this. Now i just have to lure them out.
The door behind Jeremiah opened and in came running nunnally. She ran right to where Lelouch was standing hair flowing behind her brother she cried loudly. Lelouch had little time to turn around before she hugged him fiercely.
Is it true she asked? Is it really true? She asked excitedly.
Lelouch turned around and smiled and acted innocent. What is true nunnally?
Can i really go to the academy? Really? She asked with bated breath.
Of course you can nunnally how could i deny my little sister anything.
Nunnally hugged him fiercely again. Thank you brother thank you
Lelouch smiled.
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Lelouch wondered what he was doing here. Something about this one was different Kallen Kōzuki the name was somehow familiar.
He entered the interrogation room. Inside the room was a Kallen Kōzuki tied down to a metal table with metal braces over her legs and arms and an eye shield to render her blind. She wore black pants and jacket with a red t-shirt underneath.
I can hear you she said straining against the bonds.
It doesn't matter what you do to me I'll never talk. She said sounding braver than she felt at that time. She thought about her brother and how she wished he was still alive.
When he was this close he felt it again the eerie feeling that he knew this girl she was somehow familiar. But how could he know an 11 terrorist from anywhere he was just in area 11 for a week. Lelouch walked closer.
Kallen braced for what she though would happen, many terrible things when through her head.
He stood about next to the restraining table and looked down at her all bound with metal bonds. She was nervous he could see her muscles tensed. Why did i come here? I do not know this 11.
Lelouch mused as his hand reached out and touched Kallen on her hand almost as if it was drawn to it by itself. They must be getting help from somewhere but who. He stopped himself from touching her and drew it back quickly.
Then he tuned around and left. Leaving Kallen in the dark all alone. She heard the door close. Then she was alone. She wondered who that was. When he was near her she had felt something. Like a current running through her body. A feeling that she was close to something, something very good or very bad she did not know.
After that she was interrogated for hours with the man asking the same questions again and again. She was even slapped a few times. And they put her in a normal cell with only cuffs as restraint. The next day was the same and the next too..
At first she was afraid but if this was it that she could live with it. She wanted.. She did not know what but there was something nagging at her the whole time she was alone.
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At the same time two men were staring at a screen displaying the cell Kallen was in
She should be a little tamer now Lelouch said looking at the girl lying on the floor of the cell dressed in a white restraining shirt.
Jeremiah looked at the redhead in solitary confinement. The girl looked anything but tamed she looked like she could chew through metal right now. But it was impolite to argue with the prince so he said. Maybe she is why did u spare her my prince?
Lelouch looked at his knight who was studying him at this moment. Don't worry she is going to lead me to this mysterious group called Kyoto. Once that is gone area 11 should be easy to pacify.
Oh and why would Kyoto get involved with a failed terrorist Lelouch? Jeremiah asked knowing his prince had a plan and that was always dangerous. Especially when his eyes glinted like this,
You are right my knight the people behind Kyoto would not care about a failed terrorist but a successful one now there is something for then to care about. And when they expose themselves than they will die. Lelouch stood there thinking it over.
Only ... only he said.
What is my prince? Jeremiah asked
There is no reason not to execute her, we should make arrangements for her to escape then. Yes i suppose that will have to do Jeremiah i will leave it to you. Lelouch said.
But sire a question if you would indulge me he said with half a bow. How is she going to be a successful terrorist? He picked up the pad where the detail about the resistance cell was written down on. He leaved through the 3 papers.
He looked again at his prince. Are you sure he said. They seem to be very .. euh unsuccessful and small.
That is exactly why we will use them they are small so they will appreciate the victories. And they are restless after the failed attempt. Lelouch smiled.
As for success we will help them with there efforts until we have what we want then we simply roll up the terrorists and Kyoto in one fell swoop. Ah well i suppose this is the best these 11's can do, i should at least entertain myself.
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Class please listen we have a new student. We are very honoured that she will be joining our school.
The teacher said as she stood next to a brown haired girl in her school uniform. She looked a little unsure but otherwise ok.
Class please welcome Princess Nunnally vie Britannia
As the teacher said her name most of the eyes in the class went wide. Murmurs of princess and Britannia.
Nunnally never felt more ill at ease than when she stood in front of crowds. She wished she had Lelouch gift of feeling at ease in every situation. She went to the seat appointed to her by the teacher and sat there.
She was seated next to a girl with long red hair. The girl smiled at her when she looked at her and introduced herself. I'm Shirley she said. Nunnally shook her hand I'm Nunnally.
Nice to meet you. Shirley said.
At the end of the class Shirley and Nunnally were walking down the hall. Shirley noticed that a man was following them. He looked young but too old for Ashford academy. She was about to say something when Nunnally interrupted her.
He's my eeuh bodyguard. She looked at Nunnally bodyguard? She said not understanding. Yes Nunnally said my brother insisted upon it because it was a school with commoners. She blinked then it hit her again Nunnally was a princess.
Of course of course Shirley said waving away her previous comment. They walked a little. Say is it true what they say about the say? Shirley asked.
What do they say? Nunnally asked
They say that the governor general is your brother. Shirley asked in a conspiratory tone.
Yes Lelouch is my brother. Nunnally admitted. He's a very kind brother. We've been very close since my mother died.
Shirley nodded. Then they came to the room. Inside she could hear yelling. And a woman's voice in a softer tone. I'm sorry Amber there is nothing i can do.
The door opened with a bang and out walked a girl as old a Nunnally she seemed furious. She also seemed to be crying. And ran past Nunnally. Shirley watched her going she shook her head.
What was that about Nunnally asked.
Mmm oh that's amber she is Kallen statefeld half sister. Since Kallen is missing she has been franticly trying to find her. I wish her luck it's not the same without her. She said as Shirley and Nunnally walked into the student council room.
As they both walked in milly Ashford looked as if she had just frozen stiff.
Shirley looked at milly a bit puzzled. milly she said in an attempt to wake her. Milly blinked and then blushed. I'm sorry she said bowed and then said. Your highness.
At that rival looked up and say milly bowing her head. Milly chan what are you doing.
Nunnally smiled you don't have to bow to me I'm just a student. She said helping milly up again.
Rivals came out of the chair and looked at the girl she did not seem that royal to him. She was pretty but not milly.
Milly seemed to recover a little then smiled. Well in that case would you like to join the student council?
Shirley was stunned, rivals looked on knowing that whatever milly Ashford wants badly enough will happen so he just strode forwards to meet the girl.
Nunnally was unsure. I don't know i just got here. Milly shook her hand with a beaming smile well than glad to have you onboard. muhahah now we have the power to get away with anything. Milly stated to the room ignoring the others.
Nunnally asked Shirley is she always like that?
Shirley smiled yes the student president is always like that. Well i suppose i should introduce you to rivals.
Rivals was waiting to be introduced to Nunnally. Welcome to the student council, i apologise upfront for the president's..
Milly interrupted what are you apologising for.. Milly asked with menace.
Backing away rivals warded off the evil look. Noting nothing. Rival scurried away.
Nunnally smiled at that. When milly turned around to her. She finally shook hands with Nunnally. Welcome Nunnally to the student council i hope you like parties!
Nunnally smiled yes i do, i really like parties.
Good, milly Ashford said because i have a great idea for a great party, we will have a ball in honour of our new student council member.
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Nunnally was eating her breakfast and next to her at a comfortably small table was Lelouch. He was reading something. Nunnally wanted to ask him something but did not quite know how to begin.
As she pushed around her slice of bread Lelouch asked her what was wrong without looking up from his papers.
She remained silent. That got his attention. Lelouch put down his papers and looked at her. Nunnally is something wrong.
Well i did something.. Something that you won't like. He just kept looking at her waiting for it to slowly come out.
I joined the student council yesterday and the president want to hold a ball to celebrate my arrival at the school. And they .. They wanted me too..
A silence fell with Nunnally looking down. What is it, it can't be that bad Lelouch said.
Well they wanted me to ask you if you wanted to come. Nunnally said in a rush
Well Nunnally you know i would love nothing better than to go to a ball with my sister but i have important things to do.
She grabbed his hands and looked into his eyes. Please brother i sort of .. Nunnally looked away. Kind of promised you would come. She finished quietly.
Lelouch smiled well if that is so i cannot make my sister look bad now can i than i will come. When is it? Lelouch asked
Nunnally face lit up at those words and she smiled broadly she then hugged him thank you brother she squealed
Lelouch just held her.
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So how did it go asked milly Ashford of Nunnally as she walked into the student councils office
He agreed to come. Nunnally said with a smile
See, i told you milly said to Nunnally. If you ask nicely he'll do anything you want.
I suppose Nunnally said, i just want to take brother somewhere fun, he's always so serious
Oh milly said don't worry ill be fun or my name isn't milly Ashford!
Shirley came running in out of breath and walked to the table leaned on it and panted. Are you ok milly asked Shirley. I'm fine the red haired woman said panting. Then she smiled looking around the room.
Shirley stood straight then looked at milly, she's still not back? Milly shook her head.
Is someone missing? Nunnally asked
Yes Shirley said Kallen statefeld, but is not unusual for her to be missing for a few days but her half sister amber hasn't seen her in days too. Shirley said a little sad.
Milly sat down, she came in here yesterday to ask me to ask my dad to help look for her. But my father no longer has that influence like that. I wish i could help her.. Milly sat there also sad at the thought.
Euh.. Nunnally tried, i could ask my brother to help look for her?
At that both the faces of Shirley and milly looked at her. Really Shirley said. Milly stood up yes please ask your brother for help, i had forgot about him. Milly said feeling a little embarrassed.
I should have remembered. Ah well now for the costumes we need costumes, and soon too the ball is only a few days away. We should really get shopping milly said grabbing the hands of Shirley and Nunnally tomorrow after school, deal? She said looking at the girls assembled
Rival stood up and what about me. He said a little dejected. Come with us and will find you something to wear too. Milly said.
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Nunnally was walking to the transport plane that would take her to the governor's palace when a young girl came running after her and called on her to stop.
Nunnally waited until the girl had caught up to her. The girl spent her first few seconds standing there catching her breath. Please she said. Please let me come with you.
Why? She asked
Euh.. I'm amber statefeld, she explained. Milly said you knew the governor general and were going to ask about my sister. Kallen.
I don't know .. Lelouch is a very difficult man to convince to do anything. If your there..
Please amber said i want to do anything i can to help my sister. Amber said with a fierce tone.
Nunnally smiled at her fierceness. Ok amber you can come see my brother, if you promise to be my friend. She said and held out her hand.
Amber looked at the outstretched hand and took it. Ok she said you don't seem to be as bad as i thought for a princess. Behind Nunnally the bodyguard was insulted on her behalf eyeing the impudent young amber with hostility
The plane took off and began its 15 minute commute tot he palace. As it soared trough the air Nunnally looked out of the window at the city below them it was small compared to pendragon where she grew up.
So what is he like the governor general? Amber asked.
Nunnally looked at the girl she looked unsure of herself. Even though she had been so forceful only a moment ago. Don't worry Nunnally said my brother is very smart and he always helps me.
Amber nodded to herself. She seemed sad.
You must love your sister a great deal Nunnally said.
I do. I do i hope she is alright but this isn't the first time she has disappeared. But she always lets me know she is alright and now.. Amber tried hard not to cry.
She'll be alright Nunnally said touching ambers shoulder. You will see Lelouch will find her for you I'm sure he can do it. Said Nunnally trying to cheer up the girl.
It seemed to calm amber a little. Yes if someone can find her the governor general can he's in charge of everything right she asked Nunnally
Nunnally smiled at her. Ofcourse.
The plane landed with little ado as always her brother's knight Jeremiah was waiting for her. As she walked off the ramp with amber in tow, Jeremiah bowed lightly princess. He said simply
She walked to Jeremiah then stood in front of him looking at him. Jeremiah can my friend and i see Lelouch now? Jeremiah frowned princess your brother is a very busy man.
Please it's a matter of life and death. Nunnally said.
He looked at nunnally and the girl with the short red hair. Then shook his head, i suppose your brother could use a break from the work. You can tell him what the matter is.
Thank you Jeremiah she said. Well then follow me and keep an eye on your friend the government building is a true maze.
And it was the corridors seemed to go on for ever en there were many doors and stairs and elevators. Finally nunnally came to a place she recognised from her earlier visits. She was still getting used to the building. Jeremiah knocked once before going inside.
Amber followed nunnally in. inside was Lelouch reading his papers and sometimes making a mark with the pen on the paper.
Jeremiah he said without looking up from the papers he was looking at.
My prince , princess nunnally wanted to see you with her friend .. Amber statefeld.
That got his attention and he put down his paper and looked at the girl standing there. He leans back as he put the papers on the large desk. I always have time for you nunnally and your friends of course. He gets up from behind his desk en walks to nunnally.
Nunnally introduces the two. Lelouch this is my new friend amber. Amber this is my brother Lelouch. The two shake hands. Amber look uncomfortably at Lelouch and Lelouch wait for nunnally to say something but to his surprise amber speak quickly
I know your very busy but my sister is missing and i really miss he please can you help me. She asked folding her hands and looking pleading at Lelouch.
Unsure of what to do he looked at nunnally. She smiled please Lelouch can you help her look for Kallen? He rubbed his brow in annoyance. Damn ambush, then he looked at Jeremiah.
Looking back to amber, she stilled looked pained about her request. He smiled at her and said. I suppose i could have Jeremiah look into it but i cannot make any promises about your sister. But i will do my best.
Amber seemed to shine at the response. Then she jumped Lelouch and hugged him. A little perplex and stumbling to remain standing Lelouch extracted himself from her thanks and embrace.
Nunnally also thanked him.
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Jeremiah came back after he took nunnally and miss amber to nunnally 's room.
Prince he said waiting for his response.
Lelouch sat there in his chair unconsciously playing with a chess piece from the board in the room he looked at it lost in thought as he turned and turned the black kind piece in his hand.
Statefelt at the same school as nunnally is attending. This is a large coincidence don't you agree Jeremiah. Lelouch mused at his knight.
It does not have to be the same family my prince.
I suppose not but i have this feeling that there is something more to this coincidence than meets the eye. Lelouch mused some more.
My prince if you wish it I'll remove this Kallen statefelt and you need not worry about nunnally safety.
Mmm Lelouch moaned. No i don't think i could do that to nunnally besides if someone is really messing with me i will find out and make him pay the price for messing with royalty. No we only need a small modification I'll just give her back to her sister.
Won't that make her suspicious? Jeremiah asked objecting
Of course it will but not of us but of nunnally. She will see it as her action that freed her. Ah well it really doesn't matter as long as she is free so she can be used. Lelouch mused some more.
We will need to arrange for some adequate protection for nunnally though she is old enough to have her own knight. Jeremiah fined me some trustworthy warriors so she can choose one.
My prince about this plan of you posing as the terrorist leader. Jeremiah asked carefully he knew Lelouch and knew that he should tread carefully around his ego.
What of it Jeremiah Lelouch asked irritated.
It is not euh .. optimal prince. It would put you in danger. Jeremiah said trying to form his thoughts into reasons the prince would accept.
Optimal Lelouch said. You mean i cannot do it? His voice took on a dangerous tone
Ah a thousand apologies prince my words we poorly chosen. Jeremiah retreated he left the room then at a motion from Lelouch. it was not the way things are done this is a foolish thing for the prince to take on the role of an undercover agent he could quite easily be killed of course that was not a reason to convince a young man who thinks he's smarter than everyone.
If only he could find a way to convince him.
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Amber looked at nunnally room and marvelled it was huge almost as large as her whole house. The walls painted in pink and white and four different rooms. She had never seen so much wealth.
Nunnally smiled as her new friend. Big isn't it she said.
Amber could only nod at that. It wasn't big it was huge. I never seen so much stuff she said running to the dresser and she looked at all the makeup displayed there and the perfumes
Nunnally followed and looked at her new friend's astonished face.
Amber stood there picking up one piece of makeup and putting it down and picking up another more expensive one. The she heard nunnally laugh behind her not malicious but more amused
Amber turned around. Nunnally stood there, if you want i can teach you how to use it. She offered.
I can use it she said. And proceeded to prove she didn't. How's this she asked but she could see herself that the lipstick was applied to broadly
Nunnally shook her head, and got some paper towels. Its really much harder than it seems, my sister had to teach me how to use it.
Amber took the paper towels and cleaned herself up. You have a sister?
Yes i do more than one actually. She said as she got a chair for amber. Here she said sit and I'll show you how to do it.
Amber looked uncertain at the chair but then decided she liked nunnally she seemed genuine. So amber sat down.
First nunnally picked up the eyes shadow. Euphy taught me how to use it, she's the only one i really consider my sister even though she is my half sister.
Really amber sat there letting nunnally work and trying to learn how they all worked. I only have my sister. She is always looking out for me. She became a little sad at that.
Don't worry nunnally told her . Lelouch will find her you'll see. Nunnally
You really trusts your brother allot don't you? Amber said looking at the girl nunnally in the mirror.
He's always taking care of me and looking out for me. Trust me if she can be found he'll find her. Her you use this gently she said handing it to amber after finishing one of her eyes.
But but i can't do it like you can. Amber objected.
Nunnally smiled well how will you ever learn if you don't practice.
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Kallen was back in her cell it had been a long time since she saw daylight. She had no idea how many days had passed but she guessed something like a week but could not be sure.
She missed everyone but knew that she would most likely be executed for terrorism. Strange that they had not pressed her harder about confessions, Britannia liked for its criminals to confess and then be executed.
She would miss everyone of course but she would miss most her little sister amber. She looked up to her so much and her death would crush her little heart.
Tears formed in her eyes and she blinked them away.
Must not show weakness she reminded herself. Weakness is death.
She wondered about what her sister must be doing now. Homework perhaps maybe playing outside.
Would they let her see the outside before she died.
It would be nice to smell the fresh air again even if only for a small time.
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