This is a new story. This is code geass story which I intend to finish just like the other story. It may take me a long time it will be finished. Anyway, it's my first Code Geass story since I always wanted to write one ever since I got hooked with the anime and fan fiction. IDOA (I Don't Own Anything).

First Evening

Summary: On an evening ball in Pendragon, one of the E.U. important family members attends. The only problem that everyone encounters with this family, is the strong resemblance with Lelouch. But, why is this? Is it just coincidence, or is there something more sinister going on?

Chapter summary: The evening ball in Pendragon is to make known a few nobles from different areas that weren't previously known. One of these families is the 'Royal Black Family', (the equivalence of Britannian royal in the E.U, without taking over the world.). But there's one problem: they have a strong resemblance with Lelouch and people start talking about it.

First Evening

The ball and the mysterious Black family

It's been 15 years since Lelouch vi Britannia, the Demon Emperor, died. People are living without fear and have started accepting each other without fighting. Every dispute has been resolve peacefully, just like the UFN and their problems. Just like now, the UFN is discussing all their economic problems without rising panic to the public.

UFN Strategic Room

"Is the E.U. representative not here yet?" asked the spokeswoman of the UFN, Kaguya Sumeragi.

"Not yet. What's taking that man so long, anyway?" asked the representative of Russia.

Before anyone else could answer, the doors towards the room opened and someone stepped inside.

"Sorry I'm late gentlemen, ladies; but one of our very important noble families decided to come back today from vacationing. I just couldn't leave them hanging, now could I? They are very important, after all.", answered the E.U. representative with a mocking sort of tone.

"You're 15 minutes late. Sit down, so we can start the meeting" answered Kaguya with a cold tone.

The E.U. representative did so, while muttering to himself, "Impudent child. Trying to control me"

"What was that, representative Mark?" asked Kaguya in a irritated tone.

"Like I'm going to tell you, Miss Chairwoman" finished saying Rep. Mark in a mocking voice.

(From now on, Rep. is the meaning of Representative. Just a heads up)

"Can we start this meeting and stop acting like children!" exclaimed a red head by the name of Kallen Kouzuki with an annoyed tone in her voice.

After that everything calm down until people saw the E.U. economy. It was astonishing - how an economy that was almost on the brink of bankruptcy could in only 6 months be as good as new and keeps it up – and almost everyone agreed that this was amazing. The few people that disagreed, voice their thoughts.

"This is not possible. I demand an explanation!" exclaimed the Rep. of Russia in an suspicious kind of voice

"How is this possible? This is not true. Explain, Sir Mark. How was it possible?" finished asking another suspicious Rep, this time from Africa.

And then other people saw how true that statement was. It wasn't until Britannias' empress talked, that everyone calms down enough to listen properly.

"Please, explain yourself, Rep. Mark. How could this be possible, when your country has been on bankruptcy all these years?" asked the empress in a kind voice.

"It's like…"

"Sir Mark. It's an emergency" interrupted one of Marks' bodyguards.

"What is it now?" asked Mark, completely annoyed with the interruption, since he wanted to boast about his economic success.

"The Royal Black family airplane has been shot down, sir"

"WHAT! Are they okay? And who the hell shot them down? I want answers!"

"Sir, we are working as fast as we can"

"It's not…" Sir Mark was interrupted by his bodyguards' cellphone ringing.

"Yes? ... Are you absolutely sure? Thank the gods. And? Who shot the plane? ... What do you mean you're not sure? Then find the culprit.", and the phone was shut. "Sir, I have some good news and some bad news. Which one first?"

"The bad news first" answered Sir Mark.

"The bad news sir, is that our people don't know who shot down the plane"

"That's just fucking great. And the good news?"

"The good news is that no one was on the plane when it was shot down. So the Black family is still standing, my good sir"

"Good, good. So, wait; he knew about the attempt?"

"Probably, sir"

"Hmm. Empress! Make a diplomatic ball. That way you can meet the Black family and ask them yourselves how was it possible that our economy recover so fast. I need to resolve this problem" said Sir Mark and left without hearing a complaint from the other diplomats.

"Who does he think he is?" asked Li Xingke irritated.

"Empress Nunally. Maybe we should do what he says. It would be productive to meet this 'Black' family the E.U. Rep. is so proud of" said interested Sir Frankhouster, representative of Russia. "It might be worth our while, Empress"

"Let's put this to a vote" said Chairwoman, Kaguya Sumeragi.

After a thorough discussion of what to do about this development, they made a decision.

"Empress. In three days' time we will hold a ball in Pendragon. We shall bring along a few of our own nobles. Is that understood?" finished saying Kaguya.

"Yes, ma'am. It shall be done" answered Sir Frankhouster.

"Good. You're dismissed" and everyone left the premises.

Once everyone left the premises, Kaguya breathe a sigh of relief, and all the tension in her body left.

"Nunally, are you sure about this?" asked Kaguya unsure.

"Of course. We will meet in Pendragon, three days from now. Zero!" and the empress left.

"I sure hope this is worth it" said Kaguya in prayer position.

Three days came and went. And in those three days, people have been preparing everything for the arrival of everyone who's going to attend the evening ball in Pendragon, even for the arrival of this mysterious Black family. Everyone was ecstatic for this day to come, since everyone would have a chance to show off once the ball started.

Pendragons' ball room has been decorated with soft colors that contrasted beautifully with the interior design of the ballroom. Even the tables that have been accommodated in the ballroom are beautifully decorated with pastel colors that go with the decoration.

Evening has come on the third day, and is time for the ball. People have started to arrive in their best clothes with their families. Everyone looked splendid in their clothes and every time a new family arrived, it was announced in order for everyone else to meet the new or old family, be they ally or not. When no more families were introduced, everyone was a little disappointed, even the empress was a little disappointed, so she asked.

"Sir Mark, are you sure they're coming?"

"Of course, empress. They were ecstatic to be invited. They just like the theatrics" answered Sir Mark.

Before anyone else could ask any more questions, the motor of a private jet could be heard landing.

"Well, let me greet them and show them around so you can meet them" and he got up and left.

"What's wrong with that guy?" asked Kallen Kouzuki suspicious.

Before anyone else could comment, it was announced that the Royal Black family had arrived.

'Let's see what's so special about this family' thought Kallen while looking towards the stairs of the ballroom.

"Now presenting, the Royal Black family"

When the family name was announced, a person stepped through the shadow and came into the light.

A wordless gasp, a scream, and something breaking were heard.

First Evening End