AUTHERS NOTE
This is my first ever fanfic. I've had this idea in my head for quite some time, and finally decided to actually go ahead and have a go at writing it.
Currently, I'm not too sure how often I will update this, as depending on if people like it, and how motived I am. I do however, have the general outline of the fic written down, so already know the general direction I want the story to go in.
To stop the confusion, I'll explain what's happened so far in this AU (and don't be afraid to ask id you are still confused about anything or I haven't explained it well)
Lelouch never got involved with the terrorist in episode 1, so he doesn't know that Kallen is a terrorist, and never formed the black knights or has geass (as geass doesn't exist in this AU), and Clovis never got assassinated by Lelouch/the black knights. Lelouch never bumped into Suzaku either, so Suzaku turning up at Ashford was a lot more of a surprise than it was in the anime. Suzaku has obviously met up Euphie, otherwise he wouldn't be at Ashford. Suzaku met Euphie because she was currently in Japan visiting her brother Clovis.
I don't own Code Geass.
"Geez man," Complained Rivals to Lelouch, waving his latest test results in the air as they left their last class for the day. "We spend all our time gambling, yet you still manage to do so well in all your exams, yet here I am, only just passing."
"well maybe you should try revising for once." Said Lelouch, as the two made their way to the student council room, trying not to bump into any of the other students piling out of all the classrooms.
As per usual, they had to go over all the school clubs' budgets again, as they were all requesting more money to fund, in Lelouch's opinion, stupid activates or events, or maybe anything else Milly could think up off. Such as that awful cat festival to welcome Arthur, where Milly had forced him to wear that horrific outfit.
"I wish I could buddy, I really wish I could." Rivals said, slinging an arm around Lelouch's shoulders. "But it's just way to boring, sitting at a desk for god knows how many hours, reading through notes again and again. Why would anyone want to do that?"
Sighing, Lelouch brushed Rivals' arm of his shoulder, "People who want to actually do well in school. That's who. And if you aren't going to study, don't complain about bad results. It's your own fault. And we should really get moving if we don't want Milly to give us even more paper work for being late. Again."
"Or… "Rivals said, wiggling his eyebrows up and down. "We could go out gambling. I'm sure we could find some stuck-up noble for you to beat"
"And let Milly saddle us with even more work at the next meeting? She already gives us way too much, so no thank you."
"Aw, come on Lelouch. We have hardly done any gambling since Suzaku turned up… Where is he anyway? I didn't notice him in any of our classes after lunch."
"While we were having lunch with Nunnally, he had a call from the military. And judging by how fast he got up and left, something must have gone down." Lelouch paused for a few seconds, thinking. "Maybe it will be on the news. Probably just another terrorist attack."
"Yeah, maybe. Hopefully nothing major. What does he even do for the military? I've never really heard him talk about it before."
"I think he said he was part of the mechanics team. I do know that at first he was a foot soldier, but got hurt in one of the terrorist attacks, so got moved."
"Ah, I see. "said rivals thoughtfully, "at least he won't get hurt mending any of the machinery. Unless of course something goes wrong..."
"Yes. But knowing Suzaku and is inhumane reactions, he will be able to dodge pretty much any falling piece of machine, so he will be just fine." Chuckled Lelouch, as they finally made it to the student council room.
"Wow!" Exclaimed Milly, making the two boys jump. "The both of you are actually here on time for once! But wipe that grin of your face Rivals. Just because you're here on time today, doesn't make up for all those other time you are late, or simply out there gambling. Just take a seat and take care of all these papers."
Rivals' face paled as Milly, with an evil grin on her face, picked up a huge stack of forms and documents, and placed them on the table with a huge bang.
"What! But Milly!" said Rivals in despair. "That's gunna take the two of us hours to finish."
"Well that's your own fault now isn't it. Now stop complaining and get to work! Those papers can't sort themselves out, now can they?"
"Oh, come on Prez," Shirley joined in. "You can't be mean to them all the time"
"Oh, but Shirley," Milly replied in the same tone. "I think this will be the only way those two will learn not to skip out on their duties! Especially you, Mr. Lamparouge. You have to set a good example, seeming as you are supposed to be vice president of the student council."
With that, they all settled down around the table, going through the piles of forms and documents.
After about an hour of solid work, and occasional talk, they decided to take a break, and give their eyes and brains rest. After much debating on what to do, they settled with watching the TV. But that in turn, started a whole new debate. Of what to watch.
All Lelouch wanted to watch was the news; Shirley a diving competition; Rivals, a new TV series, about a teen with a secret double life of being nightmare pilot, fighting against crime and terrorist; and Nina saying she doesn't mind what they choose, as long as it didn't interrupt her working on the computer.
"Lelouch, I swear all you watch is the news. You should broaden your interests, and find some good interesting show, or even a documentary. Don't you agree Shirley?" said Milly looking between the two.
"Oh, er… well…" She replied shyly, glancing at Lelouch and blushing. "I think Lelouch should watch what he wants..."
"Well, seeming as all you can think of what to watch is the news or a tv series, I say we just watch some game show. That way we won't get to hooked into anything, yet it may still make us laugh and have fun!"
"But that will just rot our brains." Muttered Lelouch, under his breath.
The rest of the student council came to an agreement, sat down around the tv and found a game show that was only slightly amusing. Twenty minutes in, Nunnally entered, accompanied with Sayako, holding snacks and tea for them, to help regain energy and get more work done.
As they were all eating their snacks and drinking their tea, they were interrupted by the TV.
A news reporter came up, along with big bold writing saying, "BREAKING NEWS"
"We apologise for interrupting your program, but we have breaking news. It has been reported that throughout the world, simultaneously, members of the Royal Family of Britannia have been attacked by an unknown group. Those with either none, or minor injuries, including 98th Emperor, Charles Zi Britannia, have gone into hiding, until the threat has been nullified.
"The deaths of Crown Prince, Odysseus Eu Britannia, and Viceroy of Area 11, Prince Clovis La Britannia have been confirmed. Euphemia Li Britannia, who was visiting Prince Clovis at the time, has received major injures and has been rushed to hospital, but is believed to be able to make a full recovery in time. It has also been reported that Guinevere De Britannia has also been hospitalized, but it is unclear how extensive her injuries are.
"Let us pray and hope for the recovery of our two Princesses, and for the safety of our Royal family"
With that, the game show came back on, and the room was filled with silence, apart from the out of place laughter coming from the TV.
Well… there you have it! The first chapter! I really hope you like it and please rate and review, and mention if i have made any mistakes.
I've already half way through the 2nd chapter so will hopefully be able to post that in a few days.
Sorry for any spelling mistakes. English is my first language, but I am dyslexic, so this story is a very big challenge for me. I also have no beta reader at the moment, but will hopefully be getting one in the future.
Thanks for reading!
-Sloth-Chann