A/N: This is a fill for the Code Geass kinkmeme. There will be 00 in it later per the prompter's request. That said, I am current a college student, am working three jobs, and working on a few other stories on top of this one. My main focus is my fic iShadow Relations/i which will come first for me. But I do plan to update this as quickly as possible.

Original kink: "Growing up in a shrine means seeing spirits or dead people's souls are merely a daily happening for him. It's even part of his job to help those souls pass on to the afterlife.

Kururugi Suzaku and his partner/cousin, Sumeragi Kaguya have been acknowledge as world's best in dealing with spirit matters. So it's not really surprising when the Britannia Royal Family calls them for their service. Yet what they never expect is to deal with the soul of the infamous Demon Emperor. Now, what should one do to help the most hated man in the world to achieve his peace?

The settings should be in a hundred years in future or so, with the whole cast (except for Lelouch obviously) has been reincarnated in the peaceful world. Could be gen or with hinted romance (00 please). "

Chapter summary: In which Sumeragi Suzaku receives a royal invitation.

The Truth Will Free My Soul

Prologue

The Kururugi shrine was old, very old, but it was home. The shrine was nestled in the mountains within a hour or so from the nearest city but far enough away to maintain the natural atmosphere. Most of the cities of the world were built high into the sky embracing the technology available in this modern age. Ever since the fall of the Demon Emporer, technology had taken a turn for the better advancing at an astonishing rate. New computers, new vehicles, new phones, but very few new weapons. Knightmares had long ago become declassified and shared with the other nations of the free world. Britannia and Japan still maintained the most advanced versions, but that was mostly due to the fact they had been involved in the Knightmares' original creation.

There was very little war these days. Skirmishes, yes, arguments, yes, disagreements, yes, crimes in general, yes; but no all out war. No one wanted to be the first to break the universal truce. Not yet at least.

Sumeragi Suzaku was ever the optimist, but even he knew the limits of human kindness. There was always the few bad apples in every barrel who made it difficult for everyone else. The Demon Emperor was one of those bad apples. But ironically, it was the evil things he did that paved the way for world peace. If the Demon was here today, what would he think?

Many scholars asked themselves that very question. But Suzaku was no scholar, simply a spiritualist. He shied away from the public eye ever since he was granted the place of World's Best Spiritualist. Honestly, since when was there such an award? But that stupid award was what had brought the current reigning Britannian royal family to his doorstep.

Princess Cornelia sat on the cushion provided for her with arms crossed and eyes narrowed. She was obviously uncomfortable so far away from her Queen and fellow siblings. Suzaku's sister Kaguya knelt next to him and the meeting began.

"Princess, it is a pleasure to meet you," Kaguya began, her gentle voice soothing the awkward situation. "Was there something you needed?"

Cornelia shifted in discomfort. "Yes," she admitted with some hesitation. "The queen would like your assistance in a personal matter."

Kaguya smiled. "We wish the Queen a long and healthy life but we are not her counselors."

The Britannian princess stiffened her shoulders and sighed in resignation. "She is being haunted. We do not know by what or whom. Honestly, I would not have believed it if I had not seen it myself."

"What have you seen?" Suzaku asked, speaking up for the first time.

Cornelia met his green eyes with her own hard blue. "Things moving inexplicably. That's all I've seen myself, but the Queen has heard whispers and seen shadows when she knew herself to be alone. Simply put, she's scared."

Suzaku nodded. He knew the frustration of being unable to help a sibling. "How do you wish us to help you? A flight to Britannia is expensive."

Cornelia nodded. "The Queen will be arriving in Tokyo in two days. I would like you to come and stay with us for the remainder of her stay." She sighed. "Perhaps your presence will comfort her."

"And this will not cause a problem as far as your plans are concerned?" Kaguya asked. "Not to mention the way the media could react to this."

"We've thought of that," Cornelia said. "Schneizal is handling that part so I can guarantee there should not be too big of an uproar." She crossed her arms and sniffed disdainfully. "Quite frankly, I don't care what people think. My sister is scared and my family is my top priority."

Kaguya met her brother's eyes, clearly expecting an answer which would meet her approval. She lifted both eyebrows, challenging him to go against her preferences and Suzaku was forced to sigh in defeat.

"Very well," he said. "I'll do what I can. But you need to know, there's only so much I can do without knowing anything about the hauntings or your families full cooperation. Things could get dangerous if the spirit is malicious. If we give you a command, can we have your promise to obey it without question?"

Cornelia flinched. She was the highest ranking commanding officer in the Decently sized Britannian army, taking orders directly from Queen of Britannia herself. The idea of stooping to obey a civilian was disdainful at best. But her thoughts returned to the terrified look her sister gave her that night Cornelia witness the book fly across the room and swallowed her pride.

"You have it," she said reluctantly.

"Thank you," Suzaku said.

"Don't worry," Kaguya said soothing Cornelia's ruffled feathers. "We'll only do that if we have to. Please understand, this is not an attempt to usurp your authority but to keep you and everyone involved safe." She smiled gently. "It's our job to set spirits to rest and keep people safe, no matter what kind of people they are."

"I understand," Cornelia said nodding. "You'll forgive me, but I must go," she said, standing. "I have things to do to get the Aries Villa ready for my sister's arrival."

"Are you sure whatever is haunting your sister will follow her over such a vast distance?" Suzaku asked curiously, standing as well. "That is highly unusual, even for a powerful spirit."

"I'm sure," Cornelia grumbled. "It followed her from Londinium to Pendragon, no reason to assume it won't follow her from Pendragon to Tokyo."

"She's coming to Tokyo then?" Kaguya asked, allowing her brother to help her to her feet.

"The plane will land there before she'll be escorted to the Aries Villa," Cornelia replied firmly. She turned to go, pausing at the door. After a moment, she said, "I understand if you can't do anything to stop this. All I'm asking is that you keep my sister safe for as long as possible."

"We will," Suzaku said, feeling Kaguya squeeze his hand encouragingly. Together, the Sumeragi siblings watched the proud woman leave the shrine and descend the many steps back to the village far below. "This won't be easy," he said.

"No it won't," Kaguya said softly. "But I don't think it will be impossible."

"I hope you're right," Suzaku sighed. He looked over at his sister when he felt her shaking. Instinctively, he pulled his hand away and covered his ears to protect them from his sister's shrill, excited voice.

"We're going to see the QUEEN!"