A Millenium To You
A Code Geass fanfic
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(A/N: Started on January 29, 2015 at my school's computer lab [LOL]
Welcome to a new fanfic of mine~! And this is actually based on a fan-made alternate ending of Code Geass, and OMG it's just too good to NOT continue for them! Of course I credit [ 騎士二千, parent:338096, ScreamOcean {Not sure if I got those right} ] and their work of the fan-made ending, unfortunately I cannot post the links because FanFiction won't let me, and I'm not sure if it'd work in PMs... so add me on one of my public accounts (FB or Google+) and ask me for the links on there~!
It's just so beautiful, I can't stop crying, like HORY SHET, the creator, producer, and director of Code Geass should've just done this as the ending [I don't want C.C. to die, but if Lelouch took the path of waiting in that sphere...then everyone's gone, so C.C. wouldn't be left behind…]
Please do enjoy this fanfic! Let the Zero Requiem finally come to an end...and let a new rebellion begin! All hail Lelouch Vi Britannia! )
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(This part is not my work, I'm just basically putting the fan-made manga into words 8D)
Finally, this was the moment Lelouch had been waiting for…the Zero Requiem.
As he stood atop the platform, his throne behind him while every public witness was there to see, he gazed at the person who now stood before him. Zero, dressed in his clothes of rebellion, steadied his blade, directing its point at his heart, a noble and superior air about him. But Lelouch knew that the person behind that mask was simply broken, shattered on the inside, yet on the outside, he was ready to sacrifice everything for this plan to work.
As if time had slowed down, everyone moved slowly as they realized what was about to happen, the main members of the Black Knights chained to their posts straining against their bonds, yelling with all their might to plead mercy for him. Even after everything Lelouch had put them through, they still had a sliver of faith and loyalty tied to him, and that made the pain within him burn even more.
Then, behind the mask, he saw the uncertainty, fear, anguish, every other pained emotion that Suzaku had held for so long show on his face. Lelouch did but one thing: He smiled, telling with that simple expression to Suzaku that everything would be fine, that this is what they must do to achieve world peace. Finally, at long last, judgement was brought down as Suzaku, now Zero, brought the blade forward, aiming to thrust it straight through Lelouch's heart.
Suddenly, a flurry of white came in the way at the last moment, taking the blow directly. Both men gazed in shocked at the person who had come in between them, tears streaking down her face, it was… "C.C.!" Lelouch gasped in shock, watching as blood spread from the wound over her heart.
She turned around, giving him a pained smile, "Lelouch…don't go trying to die as you please…" Although she was smiling, a deep look of sorrow was in her eyes, yet tears did not fall.
Although the world around the three of them still moved in slow-motion…it was as if they had entered their own, "Why…?" Suzaku whispered, shocked as he watched the scene unfold.
Without hesitation, C.C. suddenly leaned in and kissed Lelouch deeply on the mouth, a surprised gasp coming from him as she did so. Why did she do such a thing at such a time…Lelouch would never understand, until her forehead lit up, the Geass insignia blazing brightly.
The Code?! Lelouch thought in surprise, standing back a little.
For a short moment, their thoughts connected with one another, flowing in synchrony, Why do you... ? Lelouch's own forehead blazed brightly with the Geass insignia.
Did you forget? The contract you made with me at the beginning… Even her thoughts sounded sad, as if she knew she was doing something agonizing.
You promise you'd end my eternity, didn't you? She embraced him tightly, her face buried in his chest.
I… Of course I remember that! But! Suddenly, he shook out of his daze, pushing her back and grabbing her firmly by the shoulders, "I must die here! You know that!" He didn't mean it, but his tone came out hard and angry.
She merely continued to smile at him, a trickle of blood forming at the side of her mouth, Sorry…Lelouch… Tears formed in her eyes, trickling down the sides of her cheeks gently, When I realized…I'd spent another eternity after losing you… Suddenly…I got scared… Once more, she came close and embraced him, resting her head on his shoulder as both blood and tears dripped onto him.
"Please… Let me die…here…" Her voice was barely a whisper now, but Lelouch realized what she meant as her last request.
She wanted to die, here, in his arms, not the place, not the time, but in his arms, "C.C. …" His tone became a murmur, feeling more guilt wash over him.
Just as suddenly, he realized what was happening, time was speeding up around them once more, "Suzaku! What are you doing? Quickly, kill me!" His tone sounded a bit hysterical after what just happened, but he didn't care now.
Suzaku's eyes widened behind the mask, getting the message, and just as quickly steadied his blade once more… As he did, C.C.'s body suddenly disappeared, as if she had been erased from the world, her time on Earth finally over, and she was able to rest in peace. Both men stared for a moment before the fated blow from the blade came… and was thrusted through Lelouch's heart.
There was sudden silence as he was stabbed, Suzaku having then pulled the blade back out and letting Lelouch stumble. The latter tripped a little, facing the world to show his death, then tumbled forward and off the platform, sliding to a stop besides Nunnally.
She gazed as blood spread from the wound in his chest, a shocked look on her face, "B-Brother…? Are you…dead?" She slowly lifted a hand to touch his cheek, and as she did, memories suddenly flooded into her mind, showing her everything Lelouch had done.
Lelouch watched through tired eyes at Nunnally, her reactions as he showed her his memories of everything that had happened. Yet now…he couldn't even concentrate on the anguished look on her face…for C.C.'s interference just made his plans come to a chaotic mess. But he couldn't feel any anger or resentment towards her, only deep guilt and grief as he replayed the scene over and over in his head. Her words echoed in his mind, her sacrifice coming from the thought that she would have to spend another eternity after losing someone that had failed to fulfill her wishes...and that she had cared very deeply for.
"Brother… No…it can't be!" Nunnally shook silently, tears forming in her eyes, "No! NO! Brother, come back! Please! You can't die!" She quickly picked up his hand, lifting it to her face and crying against it.
"I love you! Please, don't leave me! I'm sorry! I love you! Brother!" Seeing his eyes slowly closing, she howled even more, falling against his chest and sobbing.
"I didn't…I didn't know…!" Her voice turned hysterical.
Lelouch felt guilty once more, and he felt the need to say something reassuring to her before he left her. "You only wanted to…!" Nunnally kept crying.
"Yes…I wanted to destroy the world…and create a new…" There, his voice trailed off, and he fell silent.
Nunnally realized the worst had come, and screamed in anguish, crying heavily against him as Cornelia shouted loudly, "The demon Emperor Lelouch has perished! Free the hostages!" As her order was carried out, many people spilled out from the buildings that bordered the street, everyone rushing forth to the vehicle that Lelouch and everyone else stood upon.
"Zero! Zero! Zero! Zero! Zero!" They all chanted, calling out their savior's name.
Suzaku stood atop the platform, swinging his sword to the side, splattering the blood off its blade as he stood as a proud, symbolic figure. Yet behind the mask, tears poured from his eyes as he gazed down at Lelouch's lifeless body, Nunnally weeping over it hysterically.
"Who is that?" Tamaki asked, flabbergasted at the scene.
"That's Zero!" Kallen said loudly, confidence in her voice, everyone turned to look at her.
They were surprised to see the tears in her eyes, but she had a determined look on her face, "It's Zero! I know it!" The others didn't know why, but they slowly accepted what she said, seeing the mess this was turning into.
"This isn't good! Too much of a ruckus! Retreat!" Jeremiah ordered loudly, and slowly all the vehicles started backing away, Suzaku still standing proudly atop the platform.
Lelouch couldn't help but open his eyes slightly; Nunnally was sobbing too hard that she couldn't even notice his shallow, rapid breathing, and with that, the little spasms of pain that arched throughout his body in flinches. But when he stole a look at his surrounding, even for just millisecond, Nunnally made eye contact with him, a short pause in her sobbing, changing into hiccups.
"B-Brother…?" She leaned in closer, only to be interrupted as Zero came down from the platform.
He slashed his blade downward, severing her bonds and freeing her, "Come with me, My Lady." She gazed up at him, wonder on her face, but she knew that this was not Zero.
"Su…za…ku?" Her tone was slow and halting, doubt in her eyes, but she knew that voice.
Zero didn't answer the question, rather he helped her up, carrying her in his arms to the chained main members of the Black Knights. Then he set her down gently, and quickly, he freed them from their bonds, standing still as they rubbed their sore wrists and arms. Then they quickly turned to look at him, doubt in their eyes, but a faked, relieved look on all of their faces.
"I knew you wouldn't have left us, Buddy!" Tamaki wasted no time in walking over and hanging an arm around Zero.
Nunnally gazed at all of them, feeling timid and afraid, for these were those who rebelled against the Britannian Empire, her lineage. Yet as they turned to look at her, they showed no signs of hostility, only pity and sadness, "You are…Lady Nunnally Britannia, first and only daughter of the consort Lady Marianne and the Emperor Charles Vi Britannia, aren't you?" Ohgi asked in a kind tone, sounding respectful as he spoke.
She slowly nodded, her eyes gazing at all of them in awe…until they settled on Kallen, who smiled sheepishly at her, "Hello, Nunnally…"
"Kallen…" She still couldn't get over the fact that Kallen, the quiet, shy girl who talked to her in Ashford Academy, was one of the main members of the Black Knights.
"Do you know each other?" Tamaki looked back and forth at the two, scratching his head in confusion with his free hand.
Empress Tianzi walked over, looking up at Zero gratefully, but even the young Empress had a doubtful look in her eyes, "Is that really you, Zero? You weren't really…" Her eyes trailed over to the limp, lifeless body of Lelouch. Everyone turned to gaze at the body, anger and resentment on their faces, but also pain and betrayal.
Zero stayed silent for a moment, before saying in a superior tone, "Yes, I am Zero. This…fool was merely an imposter of me, you no need to fear any longer, for now, world peace shall be granted." Even though his words sounding like that of what Zero would usually say, they all noticed the change in the voice, but they said nothing.
Then, he turned to look up at Jeremiah, who had moved to stand next to the throne, then at the still-chained Schneizel, who gazed at Zero in wonder. Zero quickly walked up to him, freeing him from his bonds as well, letting the prince fall to his knees. But just as suddenly, he stood up, kneeling while getting into a bowing position, "My Lord, Zero! I am Schneizel el Britannia, next in line to the throne of the Holy Empire of Britannia! I pledge my life and service to you! I shall serve you to the ends of the Earth!" His head was bowed, and his act surprised everyone except Zero himself.
"Very well, Prince Schneizel, rise." The prince did so obediently, standing to attention while facing Zero.
"Please order the soldiers and royal guards to-" Zero started.
"I pass down the leadership of being Emperor of the Britannian Empire to Nunnally Vi Britannia!" He announced immediately, turning to Nunnally and bowing to her as well.
She looked surprised and shocked, then nervous and worried, "No! I-I can't! That's not possible!" She tried to deny it, the others looking confused.
"Can he even do that?" Tamaki looked at Ohgi, a questioning look on his face.
"I…don't know. Frankly, I'm not even sure if he's in his right mind currently." Ohgi rubbed the back of his head, looking worried.
Suddenly, Jeremiah leaped down from his place on the platform, landing next to where Nunnally sat on the floor before bowing to her, "I shall serve you, protect you, and fight for you. My life is in your hands, Empress Nunnally Vi Britannia!" He stood up, backing away slightly.
"All hail, Empress Nunnally Vi Britannia!" As he shouted, Zero and the members of the Black Knights slowly joined in on the chorus, attracting everyone's attention.
The civilians who had been following them on foot heard the shout and joined in, "All hail, Empress Nunnally Vi Britannia! All hail, Empress Nunnally Vi Britannia! All hail, Empress Nunnally Vi Britannia!" Nunnally, blushed, looking embarrassed, but straightened up, sitting proudly.
Zero then offered out a hand to her, which she took and was swept up into his arms, being carried up the platform. Camera crews had joined in the fray, and now they had an international live broadcast going around the world. Zero was shown carrying Nunnally to the throne, her sitting down it, and looking forward with a look of superiority, but also nervousness. "I accept the role and leadership of being the 100th Empress of the Britannian Empire!" Her voice, though she looked small, sounded strong and carried far.
Her announcement was greeted by cheers from all around, a mix of "All hail, Empress Nunnally Vi Britannia!" and "Zero! Zero! Zero! Zero! Zero!" going around.
The Black Knights turned to face forward in an organized line, showing them pledging their loyalty to the Britannian Empire as they stood to attention, shouting, "All hail, Empress Nunnally Vi Britannia!" Zero himself stood next to the throne as Nunnally sat, creating an impressive scene.
As Lelouch watched this while everyone was distracted, he gave a slight smile, a sense of having achieving his greatest wish filling him.
Finally, at long last, the rebellion had ended…and the Requiem began.
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"Ugh! Curse this, it just won't let me!" Lelouch cursed, dropping the knife from his hands, its blade stained with his blood. Suzaku stood off to the side, still donning the clothing and mask that represented Zero.
"Lelouch, don't strain yourself, alright?" His best friend gazed at him, a worried look on his face, pulling off the mask.
Lelouch gritted his teeth, a sense of dread washing over him as the Geass insignia blaze brightly on his forehead. Suzaku understood his distress, for if he were to live an eternity like C.C. had…watching everyone close to him move on…and leaving him behind with only their memories of themselves. It was just too…cruel, and that was the price one must pay in return for receiving the power of the Geass.
"Just… leave me for a while…alright?" He sounded tired, sinking down to the floor and looking dejected.
Suzaku was reluctant, but seeing how much sorrow his best friend was in…he couldn't bear it, "I'll be back later, okay? Just…get some rest." Then, he was gone.
Lelouch had been granted a room solely for himself in the royal palace, hidden away from everyone else. Everyone in the entire palace, even Nunnally, was warned to absolutely stay away from the room, or else there would be harsh consequences by Zero. Now, he laid back on the bed, tired from his many attempts of killing himself, but all attempts failed as the Code activated each time.
The knife wound he had made over his heart pained greatly, but it was healing, turning into only a pale scar within a few seconds. "Curse it…why, C.C.? I would have granted your wish…but not…not in that kind of way!" His tone became bitter with grief.
Sorry…Lelouch… Those two words that she spoke spun around and around in his mind, never letting him forget the deep sorrow C.C. had on her face as she spoke. And now he was stuck, living an eternity, burdened with these stabbing feelings and guilt forever.
"I can't bear it! I need to find some way… Any way! Just as long as the Geass and Code is contained!" He quickly sat up, tapping the ground with his foot, thinking furiously.
Suddenly, a thought struck him…an idea that he couldn't believe he completely didn't consider at all, even though because of it, it started this entire mess. Quickly, in his mind he formed the plan; it was a simple but very effective one…and Suzaku would agree to it, whether he found it pleasing or not.
A little content, Lelouch laid back onto the bed, turning on his side and gazing at the wall blankly, then closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep.
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"Lelouch? Wake up, are you seriously that tired?" Suzaku shook Lelouch awake, who groaned in return, slowly sitting up and rubbing his eyes.
Still dressed in his Zero uniform, he held a tray that held a bowl of soup, a plate of rich meat, and a cup full of warm tea, "The cooks offered me this to eat, and I decided to bring some to you…" Lelouch gazed at it, bleary-eyed, before picking up the cup of tea and slowly drinking it.
Suzaku watched in silence as Lelouch drank the tea, wondering what his best friend was thinking of at the moment. Then, Lelouch set the tea down, gazing down at his lap for a moment before turning to get off the bed, Suzaku set the tray down and watched him.
Slowly, Lelouch paced around, a thoughtful look on his face, but also accompanied by grief, and the look stung Suzaku in the heart. Then Lelouch abruptly turned around, walking over to Suzaku and setting both hands on his shoulders, "Suzaku, I have a proposal! You may not like it…but promise me you'll go along with it." His tone was so serious but also pleading that Suzaku couldn't refuse.
"S-Sure, Lelouch." He gazed at him worriedly, wondering what the proposal was.
"I don't have time to explain, or rather I don't want to. Just…listen to my orders carefully, and set everything up according to what I say, alright?" Suzaku nodded automatically, the worried feeling growing stronger.
Lelouch nodded, a smile finally forming on his lips once more, "Okay, listen closely. First, I need you to…" And away he began giving his orders, Suzaku frowning in confusion the entire time.
But when Lelouch was finished, he quickly got up, nodding in agreement and started out the door immediately to carry out the orders. Lelouch sat back down on the bed, a serene feeling passing over him as a first in a long time. Then, he reached down and picked up the half-finished up of tea, now cold, and finished it.
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Suzaku gazed around him at the large, empty room, located deep under the palace, "What is Lelouch planning with this…?" He looked down at the object in front of him.
It was the sphere-shaped capsule that supposedly contained poisonous gas, but rather it was the holding cell for C.C. at the very beginning, then later used as a decoy for Lelouch as the original Zero to save Suzaku.
As his curiosity grew stronger, there was the sound of the door behind him suddenly opening. He quickly turned around, only to see Lelouch standing there. "I carried out the orders as you said. I told them to shut off all the cameras and all the guards to clear out for you to come down here. But why here? And what are you going to do with the capsule?" Then, he noticed the black cloak that Lelouch was wearing, and the odd position his body seemed to be in underneath.
"Lelouch…what are you wearing?" Before he could say anything, Lelouch shook himself a little, allowing the loosely-clasped clasp to undo itself, revealing what he wore underneath.
It was the same straitjacket that C.C. had been wearing in the beginning when they found her, and Lelouch was tightly bounded, only his legs and mouth remaining free. "What are you…?" Then Suzaku slowly turned to look back at the capsule, then Lelouch, then back.
"No…you're not… Lelouch!" Suzaku gasped as he realized Lelouch's intention.
Lelouch gazed back at his astounded friend, his eyes narrowing slightly, "And so, Emperor Lelouch died… And the world moved on…" His tone became hardened, Suzaku knew that at this point, whatever he said wouldn't change Lelouch's decision.
Lelouch continued on his explanation, "But, I'm still alive. No matter what I tried, my Code wouldn't let me die. To C.C. who forced the Code onto me and died," his voice cracked here for a moment, remembering her last moments, "I bear no resentment… Because now, I understand her eternal suffering." He shook a little as he said this.
"I accept this, my penance heavier to bear than death…" Here, his voice finally trailed off as he gazed at the capsule.
Suzaku was silent for a moment, before softly speaking up, "Are you really going to do this, Lelouch?" He didn't mean for it to happen, but his voice broke, becoming more of a cry.
"Yeah…to the world, I'm already dead, after all…" Seeing his friend still trying to stay strong-willed, Lelouch couldn't help but feel ashamed at causing even more grief upon him, for Suzaku had already sacrificed so much.
"I'll seal away myself for all eternity…together, with this Code that is the source of Geass. I…and the Code as well, would only be dangerous entities to a peaceful world." As he slowly came to the end of his explanation, the capsule opened, smoke spilling out from the inside.
He gazed at the inside, no feelings of hesitation or having second thoughts occurring to him, "This is goodbye…Suzaku…" His voice was now only a murmur.
As he was about to step within the capsule, he was suddenly interrupted, "Big Brother!" The voice, so familiar to him, cause him to turn around quickly, his eyes widening.
Nunnally was there, sitting in the wheelchair with Sayoko behind, pushing it and having brought her here. On Nunnally's face, she had an unusual look on her face, her voice was quiet and trembling as she spoke, "It's not fair, Big Brother…" She slowly bowed her head.
Nunnally?! He felt as if everything around him was slowly shattering.
"Never telling me anything… Always deciding things and going off and doing things on your own…" She gripped her hand together tightly, her head still bowed.
Then, she looked up at him, who was surprised by her pained expression, tears flowing endlessly from her eyes, "Big Brother, please… Don't leave me alone anymore!" Her voice was filled with all the painful emotions that she had been holding in for far too long.
Lelouch gave her a sad look, "Nunnally…hearing you say that is enough for me…" He smiled once for her, before turning away abruptly.
"Do it, Suzaku!" He quickly stepped into the capsule.
"Big Brother!" Nunnally cried out, shocked that he was really leaving her.
Suzaku flinched from where he had been standing off to the side, being quiet the entire time. Then he quickly reacted and made the capsule to close, the lid slowly coming down to seal Lelouch away.
He sat in there, a sad smile on his face as he watched the world being shut out around him. His last sight was Nunnally's face, tear-stained and pleading, a desperate look in her eyes before the capsule completely closed up, sealing Lelouch away.
"No! Big Brother!" She wailed, breaking down once more, sobbing her very life out.
Suzaku felt awkward standing there, wearing his mask even though he knew that Nunnally already recognized him. She continued to cry heavily, pounding on the capsule as she willed for her brother to come out once more, but it stayed firmly shut.
"Sayoko…please try and calm Nunnally down, and to…keep quiet about this entire ordeal, please?" Suzaku asked Sayoko, who smiled kindly and nodded wordlessly.
With a sigh of relief, he turned to leave the room, only looking back once at the capsule, then turning away once more.
"Big Brother!" Nunnally wailed loudly.
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My rebellion is over… Lelouch thought to himself as he laid there in the capsule, slowly being lulled to sleep… A sleep for all eternity.
For now, if my Requiem sounds throughout the world, the Zero Requiem will be completed… As he thought this, he felt a sense of relief wash over him, he could finally rest.
Neither I nor the Code are needed any further… For as long as the world remains unbroken… His last thought before drifting off into unconsciousness, then he fell to the sleep of eternity.
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*KRSSHH* Lelouch slowly woke up, his mind distorted yet his body feeling just fine. The sound that he just heard…it was the capsule being opened, and that triggered him to be awoken.
Slowly, the lid lifted up, bright light filtering in…then a face came to view, "Nunnally?!" Lelouch gasped at the face that looked in at him, a look of surprised on her own face.
When the capsule fully opened, he blinked for a moment, managing to unbound himself and covering his eyes from the bright light, "Are you the one who awakened me?" He felt dazed, but he had to ask for the reason why the capsule was opened.
"Yes…" The girl answered softly, feeling timid and a little wary of Lelouch.
He slowly gazed up at her, "And your name is…?" His hair, having grown to a great length after a millenium of resting, seemed to swirl around him as he sat in the capsule.
She quickly straightened up as she was asked, placing a hand over her chest, "My name is Lilia Vi Britannia. I am the fourth princess of the 115th Emperor of the Holy Empire of Britannia."
Lelouch then stepped out of the capsule, feeling a rear of shock and surprised, a millenium had already passed while he was sealed away, which meant that…Suzaku…and everyone was dead. Before he could grieve over the thought, Lilia spoke up once more, " 'If World Peace is ever broken once again, open this sphere.' For hundreds of years, the Royal Britannian Family has passed down these words." She stood straight up, her hand still placed over her heart as she spoke to Lelouch.
He stood still, letting the words sink in, realizing what she was saying, World Peace…had been broken once again? Even as he spoke the words over and over in his mind, he didn't feel the slightest bit of surprise. Rather, he had expected this to happen.
Thank you, Nunnally…for passing on this message. I will never forget you… He sent the thanks up to the heavens, wherever Nunnally may be right now, he hoped it reached her.
Then, Lilia spoke up timidly once more, "Umm…excuse me, but what's your name?"
Lelouch stood still for a moment, his long hair swirling around him, then he lowered his face into his hands, as if he had difficulty remembering it. "I am Lel-" Suddenly, he stopped there, a smile forming on his lips.
"No…" He lifted his face up and turned to face Lilia directly, a calm look on his face as he smiled, "My name...is R.R." She gazed at him in surprise, his name sounding very odd to her.
He continued to smile, kneeling to bow to her in a respectful manner, "Well then, Princess… Shall I hear your wish?"
And so, the Requiem ends, and a new Rebellion begins.
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(A/N: Sooo, what did you think? I put in some extra stuff for more emphasize, and other thoughts and feelings that the characters could've been feeling at the time, but it couldn't be shown in the fan-made manga. I hope you enjoyed this prologue! To be honest, I'm not sure how to start this fanfic off, like… OMG, this possibilities! Please do leave suggestions in a review, or personally PM me, this might just be a large-scale project that I need MANY people to help me on…
I'm sorry if this also gave you feelz, so please don't kill me ;-; Luffs chu~!
~~~This is Tsunami signing off~~~