A.N. Hey! So, I really wanted to do an actual Code Geass fanfic, and not just a one-shot, so here I am! Hopefully, I can also update a story or two, but that takes time.

BTW I lay claims to Lelouch and Akito.

So without further ado, here is it!

Disclaimer: I don't own Code Geass. I wish I did.

Lelouch POV, Age 8

I sat in my room, hiding. Yes, hiding. From what, you may ask? My fiance.

"Lelouch! Where are you?" I hear my younger half-sister, Euphie, call. "She's been waiting for an hour! Please come out... Lulu." I clenched my hands when she said this. I hate is when people call me Lulu, but whenever any of my favorite siblings or my mother call me that I melt. Sighing in defeat, I crawl out from one of the cabinets in my closet, head hanging in defeat.

"I'm here, Euphie." My tone is downcast, but if she notices, Euphie doesn't say anything. She jumped up and down then dragged me to the entrance hall of the Aries Villa. The sight that met me was an odd one.

Schneizel was sitting on the steps, most likely ruining his robes, but that's not what was odd. He was playing chess with someone. And they had him at an ultimatum. See, Schneizel is my favorite brother, and I look up to him in a way, since he's ten years older and is a master strategist. No one can beat him in chess, not even I! Yet, here is a girl, that appears my age, and she has him in what appears to be check! I watch him observe the board and he gets a glint in his eyes. One that means Schneizel is going to win. In one move, he moves his queen and takes her king! How did I not see that? Apparently, the girl did not see it either , for she frowns a small frown and shakes her head.

"That's the third time you won! I almost had you, too..."

Schneizel shakes his head, softly. "It's alright. That was a beautiful strategy, Lady Medina. In any case, it seems my sisters have located our missing prince, so the match ended with good time." He looks up at me and waves me over. "Lelouch, this is Lady Jacqueline Medina. Lady, this is Lelouch vi Britannia." She gets up and gives me a curtsy, which I return with a small bow.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Lady Medina."

"The pleasure is all mine, Your Highness." Once introductions are finished, she begins to pack up her travel chess set. Slowly, she rises, casting a look to Schneizel. "My time spent with you was pleasant. Thank you for your time." He merely smiles and walks away.

I regard her with an emotionless glance. "I don't want to marry you."

In turn, she gives me a cold smile. "Good, we're on the same page. I'd rather remain in my own country than be married to anyone such as yourself."

Something in that sentence hit me. She implies that her country is unpleasant. From what I know, which is quite a bit, the Prime Minister of the Philippines is highly regarded and treated with respect. Wouldn't that also go for her daughter? before I can question it, she turns and picks up her bags. One of the maids comes up to help her, but she shakes her head.

"I can handle myself. Thank you, though." No malice, not a trace.

This was the first time I had ever met Lady Jacqueline Medina and I could already tell she was someone worth having as an ally.

Age 9

"Wait, Lin, slow down! Please, wait up!" I heard a joyful laughter as I stopped running and began sucking in air. I heard the pitter-patter of steps approach me and then there she is sitting right in front of me, her cheeks rosy from the run and hair swept back to keep it from tangling.

"You're such a slow poke, Lulu! Be a man!" she said with a strange voice, teasing me.

I pout. "Well, Miss Medina, I can only run for so long. It's not my fault I have a greater intellectual power than my physical abilities." She laughed again and gave me her small smile, her real one. Getting up, she grabbed my hand and we started to slowly walk. I looked around us, the garden in full bloom.

"This place is so beautiful. I'm jealous you get to see this everyday." I turn and look at Lin. She has a wistful look on her face.

"Well, Jacqueline, soon you'll live here with me, and this garden will be ours." I give her my soft smile and she squeezes my hand.

Inside the Aries Villa

"He sure looks happy, Marianne-sama. I'm glad he made friends with her." Schneizel looked at the 5th wife of the Emperor. While his back was turned, she was frowning, but now that he was looking at her instead of out the window, she just smiled.

"Yes, Lelouch needs good friends around to support him through life." This isn't good. If Lelouch gets too attached, everything will go down hill.

"Looks like they sat down and Lelouch has his chess set. Even though he usually wins, Jacqueline is still a great opponent for him. You should watch their strategies." Marianne joined Schneizel at the window. The 19 year old was gazing down at his half-brother as the two children played chess. He looked so happy.

If only happiness was permanent.

A.N. So Chapter 1/Prologue is finished! I love this series, and you must watch it!