A/N: I know that Code Geass takes place in 2017, but for the story to make sense I had to dial it back a few years. Basically, this takes place in early season one. Read, Review, and enjoy. Disclaimer: I don't own Code Geass. I totally wish I did, though.
Bing*Bing*Bing
This is Milly Ashford, your student council president, ordering you to hunker down and store for the end of the world. *giggle*The Mayans were right everybody, so now let's ride this out. We'll al be perfectly fine with protection of Suzaku Kururugi and the Lancelot, made possible by my fiancé, Earl Lloyd of Pudding. Thanks Honey!
All clubs gather in the dorms and stay there until I announce you can leave. All necessary preparations have been handled, and precautions have been taken. No one is to exit the buildings. If you must, take the secret tunnels leading below the school, AKA: The Sewers. Nobody wants to get hit by a meteorite now do we?
Gather your essential supplies for survival as fast as you can. You all must be in your quarters at the sound of Nunally's voice, Over and out. *giggle*
I turn off the mike, and my mask comes off. I may sound girlish and nonchalant over the intercom, but inside my fear and worry has consumed my whole being. December 21, 2012, the end of the world, has come, as the Mayans predicted.
If anyone at this school is injured it will be on my head, and I would never forgive myself. But that is not going to happen. I won't let it. I slam my fist down on the keyboard. Nothing will happen to anyone here.
Staring out the window, or rather, facing out the window, Nunally silently waits for Lelouch and Suzako to return from whatever it is they are doing. Shirley and Rivalz are preparing the council room, for that is where the council will be stationed. Nunally will be unable to live in the dorms, so I put in a request to Grand Dad, and everything worked out. Kallen and Sayoko are sitting in with us in the announcement room. Kallen is pacing about and Sayokotends to Nunally as she slumps in her transport. As soon as Lelouch and Suzaku return we willsound the alarm.
I check every monitor screen, twice. Lelouch and Suzaku are nowhere in the building. I am going to cut their heads off and serve them to the elevens when they get here. Grrrrr…..
I dial Lelouch's number and step out into the hall, closing the door. Pressing the phone to my ear, I look out the window into the fiery red sky. It would be breath taking if not for the horrible dangers lurking within the space. Comets are flashing in the sky, trying to pierce our atmosphere of security, and catching fire in the process. None have broken the shield, but it is only a matter of time before a meteorite hits the earth.
A dark sun barely peeks through the swirling grey storm clouds, and-
"Hello?"
"Where the hell are you?" I snap curtly. He has disappeared for three hours, to pick up food and water from the grocery. I was going to send Sayoko, her being the maid, but he had to volunteer, preaching how it's dangerous for a young women to be out in such abysmal conditions . Not wanting to play the part of a bitch, I let him go, but I am not holding back right now.
I know he likes to gamble, but he really is risking his neck taking this long. I'm going to have his ass on a platter when he gets home.
"I'm coming home with supplies as we speak." His voice is nonchalant and cool, as always, showing he is not in any danger.
"Well, hurry. Shirley is having a hissy fit." She isn't, but it's so obvious she loves him, so I tease them about it. Constantly
"Alright, Alright, I'm trying, bu-
An explosion rattles the phone, and the line disconnects. I stare at the phone, slowly realizing all of the gruesome events that had happened to Lu-Lu.
Frantically, I dial again. This is no time for pranks, Lelouch. God, pick up, please. You have to pick up.
"EEE,EEE,EEE! I'm sorry, the number you are calling is not available-
I try three more times. No answer
Suzaku! Yeah, Suzaku is in the military. He can save Lelouch.
I hang up and call Suzaku, but receive the same monotone voice. Where would he be at a time like this? Does my phone not have any bars? Is there no reception inside the Lancelot? He really should pick up at a time like this.
Maybe Lloyd, my horrible fiancé, will know where Kururugi is. I contemplate dialing his number, and grudging press in the correct keys.
When he answers I can literally feel steam rising from my ears.
"Helllooo..?" He drawls, showing no signs of worry and contempt, like always. If I could, I would reach through the phone and punch him square in the face.
"Where is Suzaku?" I demand.
"Oh. Zero crawled out again. Terrorizing the capitol again. Apparently the apocalypse is the perfect time to start an ambush. The Lancelot is in the midst of battle. Goodbyyyyeee…" Click
"LLYOD! We need him here. LLYOD? LISTEN PUDDING BOY, WHEN I GET MY HANDS ON YOU-" I march my feet and throw my fist at the wall. That little man is going to pay-
Red hair pokes out of the announcement room. "Are you OK? We can here you screaming…" I freeze, then brush invisible dust from my pants nonchalantly, turning to Kallen.
I place the mask on once again.
I close my eyes, and wave my hand dismissively, "Of course, what could be wrong?" I brush past her, and I feel her tense. She knows I'm lying, as always. It's almost as if she knows the storm before it comes. She is much more mature than a sheltered little cripple should be.
I walk past Sayoko. She rolls Nunally up to the intercom.
"Time to shine, Nunally." She nods.
Exhale. Inhale. I turn on the intercom.
Bing*Bing*Bing
Time's up everybody. Get in your respective places and let's ride this out. Listen for announcements with any updates.
I hand the Nunally the mike. She took a tiny breath and-
MEEOOOWWW!
The faintest of 'meow's echoes her from the dorms, bringing a small smile to my lips. For a brief moment I wonder where Arthur is.
Bending down and adding great sugar to my hollow voice, I tell Nunally, "Thank you, Nunally, you did wonderful."
She smiles a genuine beautiful smile, and says, "Your welcome. It is always a pleasure," but the smile melts off her face, and she asks, "But where is Lelouch?" As her smile would light up any room, her frown could cut off all sunlight from the brightest of places.
I breathe in…
And lie through my teeth.
"He couldn't make it all the way to the council room, so he landed himself a room in the boy's dorm." I force another giggle out of my closing throat.
I hate lying to Nunally.
She smiles, and the sun peeks out once more. "Ok, hopefully he won't have that much trouble living with those wild boys." Now it was her turn to giggle, except hers is real.
"Yeah…" I smile a sad smile, and luckily Nunally cannot see it.
I signal for Sayoko to take Nunally to her quarters.
As the door opens, Arthur enters and Sayoko and Nunally exit, the little troublemaker.
Arthur, being the wonderful kitty he is, hops into my arms and snuggles profusely. I pet his head, and turn to the window once more. His grey fur is covered in soot from outside. You would think we lived next to an active volcano.
Kallen speaks, surprising me. I forgot of her existence for a moment.
"What really happened to Lelouch?"
My throat closes. I don't answer. I can't. I open my mouth and an inaudible squeak is all I can say. I shake my head, never looking back at her, because I can't let her see through the mask. I can't let anyone. I have to lead.
She understands, and rises to her feet. As she walks through the doorway, I give her the truth, because I know she can handle it, unlike anyone else one the council.
"I don't know."
She turns in the doorway, looking back, sadness radiating off her face like a flickering lightbulb for a closet. As she leaves once again I know she will not tell anyone.
I don't notice as she walks the wrong hallway and exits the building.
Tears slip from my eyes, and I burrow my face into my warm, fuzzy, loving Arthur, trying to hide from the broken world. For once, I wish he could talk, just to answer the question that will nag my soul for eternity to come…
Lelouch, where are you?
I sit in my chair. I silently watch the churning clouds grasping at the eternal bliss that is sleep.
I need my vice-president.