A/N: Just a little note to my readers, this is the first version of my story Kaifuku. As you all know, it deals with Kudou Shinichi being the reincarnation of Lelouch vi years ago. Surprisingly, I got most of the story down-pat for what it is today, but it still needed some revision. So after that, this story stayed inert for a while, but then I had a bizarre dream about Suzaku meeting Shinichi and thinking he was familiar in a way, and I made an earlier oneshot about Heiji mistaking Conan for Lelouch, and then I thought over it a bit and realized that they were very much alike, and I can't resist the urge to mix both of these amazing shows together. So, this story is told by Shinichi in the first person, so expect a departure from third person, okay? Anyhow, if this is well-liked and gets lots of reviews, I'll continue. This is the edited version.

Chapter 1: DEATH

"Goodbye, Lelouch." She said simply. No other words needed to be spoken at that moment.

I watched as Kallen walked away from me, looking incredibly depressed. She wouldn't even look at me again, I knew.

I knew it was the end; on the same day that Kallen kissed me and announced her love for me, I knew I couldn't accept her feelings, because then everything I had worked for up until now would be for nothing.

All the lives lost because of my selfishness and burning desire for revenge had cost me dearly, and I did not wish to add Kallen to the list. Euphemia, Shirley, Rolo...and all the others who died because of me would have died in vain if I had accepted her love for me. So, I had no choice but to give her up, even though it was a decision I deeply regretted as the days passed by, towards my ever-looming death.

It was strange how I was not afraid of death like most people. Perhaps it had to do with how many times I had seen death performing his work on the people I cared about most, or because he plagued my nightmares constantly; his dead eyes full of hatred and his cruel smile as he whispered that my time was nigh.

These nightmares were cruel, but one can't help having them when you suffer from a guilty conscience after having conquered the world and all the people in it, and when you have the blood of so many innocents on your hands, even though the blood has long since washed off.

The Zero Requiem had to be fulfilled no matter what, because it was not just my way of atoning for all that I had done wrong, it was the only way the world would move on and become happier. I thought these things as I wandered down the hallway, dressed in my imperial clothes as usual, a somber expression on my face.

Suzaku and C.C were close behind me, both of them watching me with worry evident on their features. Obviously, they had heard the news that Nunnally had regained her sight and confronted me about being Zero and the lives I had taken. That had shocked me to the core.

I had never expected my beloved little sister to suddenly turn against me like that. Surely, she would not have believed Schneizel's lies about me and the geass, and Euphie's incident. But she did, and she stared at me with hatred, a look that did not suit her sweet and loving face.

So, with deep remorse, I walked away from her and imprisoned the Black Knights and Nunnally, rather emotionlessly, I believe. It was only a mask. For the sake of the Zero Requiem, I acted like the liar I was. Or, like the liar I had been all my life. When had I ever told the truth, anyway? The only people I confided in, the only people I ever truly cared about, and who returned that feeling; Euphie, Shirley, Rolo died.

All of them died because of me and my geass. I was cursed. Therefore, in order to help everyone become truly happy:Milly, Nina, Rivalz, Kallen, Suzaku, Nunnally and even C.C...I had to be gone from the world. That was the way it worked; Suzaku agreed, even though I knew he was reluctant to kill one of his oldest and dearest friends. Though I was also his foe, because I had killed the woman he had loved, Euphemia.

However, I admit that I didn't want to die just yet, but...ever since I had killed Euphemia, I'd decided that there needed to be something done in order to atone for that atrocious sin. Now that I was virtually hated by everyone in the world, it was time to let Zero's name be remembered and spoken of with respect, while mine would be spoken only as a curse and with hatred. Just like poor, sweet, Euphie...

While those who loved me would know the truth, the rest of the world never would. I stopped suddenly, and watched the news feed on the television that happened to be playing now. On it was a girl in a wheelchair with an angry expression on her countenance speaking. My eyes widened, and I realized it was my sister, Nunnally. She was speaking from her jail cell, and the one interviewing her...was my old friend and classmate, Milly Ashford.

"Nunnally...er, your Highness, what do you think of his Highness's declaration today?" She began, her eyes filled with pain. It was evident that she was reluctant to speak of me after I had become emperor. She didn't remember that she had once known I was a prince, before my late father had used his geass on her to wipe her memories clean. In her eyes, I was nothing more than a traitor and a despicable person, and understandably so.

Nunnally hesitated a moment. "I...think he was being a little irrational. But big brother has just changed so much...it's almost like I don't know him anymore as a person. Why has he committed so many crimes, Milly? Why did he murder my sister, Euphemia, and why did he kill Shirley?"

Milly's eyes watered briefly, but she seemed to realize she was on live television, and wiped her eyes. She plastered a fake smile on, and said, "I don't know what you mean, Nunnally. That was Zero who killed Princess Euphemia, but she murdered the Japanese for no reason. As for Shirley, I doubt Lelouch would have wanted to ever hurt her. I don't think he had anything at all to do with her death."

I was now watching intently as Milly continued to talk to Nunnally, not even noticing Suzaku behind me until his voice snapped me out of my thoughts.

"Lelouch...it's only a little while until the Zero Requiem. But, before all that, I need to hear the truth from you. Did you tell me the truth about Euphie and Shirley at Kururugi Shrine?" Suzaku asked seriously, gazing at me intently.

I shook my head sadly. "No..." I whispered.

"Please, tell me the truth, Lelouch. Why did you make Euphie kill the Japanese?" Suzaku asked.

"It...wasn't my fault. I...never intended for her to do that. It was...an accident, Suzaku. Euphemia knew from the start that I was Zero, and she met me on Kamine Island. Then, she got it in her head that she wanted to help me, and she started the SAZ. I thought it was a foolish-if not naïve idea, and went over to meet her. At first, I wanted her to shoot me-so I would become a martyr and the plan would fail," I started, but then my face fell.

"Why did you want to do that?" Suzaku growled.

"However...that all changed when she told me she had given her claim to the throne up for Nunnally's sake. Then, I realized I couldn't resist my sister's pleas any longer, and promised I'd help her. Naturally, she wanted to know about...my geass...and I told her I could make her do anything...I only meant it as a joke...I didn't think it would actually happen. Euphie resisted the order, of course...because killing was such a disgusting idea to her. But then her poor will was shattered, and I tried to stop her, but she was just too damn fast...and then she ordered the massacre. I had no choice but to kill her in order to end her suffering." I finished.

Suzaku's eyes widened as he absorbed this information. "I see...I should've known that you never would have meant something like that. After all, she was your sister. And Shirley?"

"I didn't kill her. Rolo did, because she regained her memories and wanted to help me find Nunnally again. I found her in her final moments, and she told me she loved me. I begged her to live, but my geass just couldn't keep her alive, and she died in my arms," I explained blankly, not even noticing a few tears streaking down my face.

"Oh. I see, Lelouch. I'll see you...in a few hours." He replied, and then he strode off. I smiled grimly at his departing figure. It obviously would be hard for him to reconsider everything he thought he knew about me.

"Goodbye, Lelouch," C.C. replied dully. She hugged and kissed me and strode off. I watched with wide eyes, and then she called over her shoulder, "Do you think we'll meet again? If we do, then you had better bring me pizza again, Lelouch."

I scoffed. I had stopped believing in silly, foolish beliefs like the afterlife long ago. "Whatever, witch."

The hours flew by, until the time came for me to die. I played my part remarkably well, and stood on my throne, watching the world go by as the people crowded below me, their faces filled with hatred. I heard all their cries of astonishment as they realized that Zero was approaching me. I grinned as I saw Zero-or my former friend, Suzaku- dodge the guards's measly attempts to stop him. I noticed the looks of astonishment on Kallen and Nunnally's faces as Zero jumped high over their heads, and headed toward me. I knew that Kallen was no fool and that she probably was suspecting something was amiss.

"You fool!" I exclaimed, and aimed my gun at him in a futile attempt to stop him, but he knocked it aside and aimed the sword...right at my chest. I grinned, and knew that was what Suzaku intended to do. I knew that the entire world was watching now as the sword went through my chest. The pain that came with it was severe, but I told myself that this...was atonement for all the damage I'd caused to the people of the world-all the people who died because of me, all the families destroyed because of my war on Britannia. That this...was the end.

I found it harder and harder to breathe, though that was to be expected, since there was a sword sticking through my chest. I struggled to speak, wheezing as I did so.

"You will...wear that mask...forever," I uttered, knowing that my final moments were drawing near. I dipped my hand in my bloody chest, and then wiped it onto the Zero mask. "You will forever go on...always bearing the geass and the pain of the world..."

Now, I was only being symbolic. It wasn't like I was going to give my geass to him. C.C had the choice to give it to him. I knew that Suzaku was only mortal, like everyone else.

"Lelouch..." 'Zero' whispered, barely audible. It sounded like he was holding back tears.

"It's time for you to be a hero...now, Suzaku," I whispered, the pain hurting even more. My abdomen had gone numb by now, and he pulled the sword out of my chest.

I fell backwards. I no longer had any control over my limbs, so I slid down there like jelly, leaving a trail of blood behind me. I found myself wondering how Euphie and Shirley were doing. Were they both up there watching me, along with Rolo, Clovis, and Mao? Were they...waiting for me? Perhaps...

I fell to the ground, besides Nunnally who looked at me in shock. "Big brother...are you okay?" She asked, her violet eyes filled with terror. My poor sister. It must have been pretty hard for her to bear.

"Now...the time will finally come..."

She grabbed my hand, and then suddenly, she understood. Her eyes widened. "You mean...all this time? Oh, big brother...I love you so much!" She cried, her eyes filled with tears.

"I know..." I whispered. My voice was getting fainter. Despite how hard my hands held onto Nunnally's, I knew I was going. My eyes were starting to close. "I destroyed worlds...to create worlds..." I closed my eyes, and then just like that, it was over.

"Don't leave me, Big Brother!" Nunnally screamed, sobbing into my dead body.

I found myself watching her from up in the sky. "So, there's more to death...?"

"BIG BROTHER! NO!"

I shot up in bed, clutching my covers in a cold sweat. As I regained consciousness, I realized where I was. I was...in my room, as usual. "Oh, so that...was all a dream, huh?" I muttered.

Why did it feel so real, though? All of those things...it felt like I was really there...

Sighing, I sat up and pushed my dark hair out of my face. Then, I climbed out of my bed and turned on the light. Instantly, the light filtered through the room. I realized it was still dark outside, and blinked for a few moments. "Oh, man...what time is it?"

I glanced over at the clock, which said: 2:15. I sighed, went to the bathroom, figuring a bit of water would do my mind some good. I splashed my face with water for a few moments and then allowed my gaze to drift to the mirror that was above the sink. I blinked as I looked in, taking in my reflection.

A teenage boy stared back, with messy chestnut-brown hair that hung in his face in messy strands and an untamable cowlick sticking out on the top, and brilliant blue eyes studied me intently. I smiled. Yep, this was regular old me, sixteen-year old Kudo Shinichi, the ace detective who was the savior of the Japanese force.

Yep, I considered myself an ordinary guy...unless you counted the fact that corpses seem to follow me wherever I go. Lately, those dreams had come back to haunt me. I had not experienced them until recently.

I shrugged my shoulders. "Whatever...time for me to get back to sleep."

As I went to sleep, I thought I heard a voice whisper, "You are still alive, my Black King."

The next morning, I was awoken by a loud sound. To be more specific, it was the kind of sound that excites a detective. Instantly, I awoke. What exactly was going on? It must have been a terrorist who had detonated a bomb and I was the only one who could stop them! Then, I realized what the noise was, as I rubbed the sleep out of my eyes, and scratched my dark brown hair.

"Oi oi, Hakase! Can you keep it down?" I yelled out the window.