"Lelouch!"
Euphemia shouts as she barge in her step brother room without knocking beforehand. Such action will give her scolding from her nurse and elder sister, Cordelia but now she pay no such attention to such things. As soon she enter, she saw Lelouch sitting on his chair beside the window that gives him a good view of the garden with a book places on his laps. His head rest on the top of his hand while the other hand is use to flip the old pages of the book. The look on his face shows boredom and tiredness but his eyes are red trying to contain the feelings inside.
"Lelouch . . ." Her voice is softer now.
"I believe you just heard the news from one of our servants. The gossip travel fast doesn't it?" a soft chuckle can be heard.
"B-but . . ." Her hands grip tightly. "But you have been engaged to a man you have never met and father didn't even ask for your . . ."
"Approval?" Lelouch continues.
He closes the book with his hands and place it gently on his coffee table before turning his head to look face to face with his beloved sister. They may have different mothers and different rank in the household but they both are very close. Unlike his other siblings, Euphie never care about the blood of commoner he caries from his late mother. She is such a kind girl who always cling to his side like his sister Nunnally. She is his best friend and one of his close siblings.
"Euphie, political marriage is well known between noble and royalty. Such thing is no stranger to us especially when we have been taught such things since we're just children."
"Even so!" Her voice raises. "This is not right! I'm against such things!"
"Euphie!" He says her name with a commanding voice. "This engagement has nothing to do with you! I am engaged to a man who will help our country to grew stronger against our enemy and I shall accept my fate with my head raises high. You shall not interfere with this affair as you too will be engaged to someone from a noble rank someday!"
Her eyes starts to water as she drop on the floor, her head lower down to meet the soft red colour of the carpet floor.
"Th-they say say you're leaving tomorrow." Her voice is shaking. "If it wasn't for the servants, I wouldn't have known you're gonna leave this palace so soon."
Lelouch walks toward her and kneel as he places his hand gently on her shoulder.
"I'm sorry for keeping it a secret from you but I don't want to make you sad. I have been planning to tell tomorrow morning truthfully."
"Have you told-" She pauses for a few second. "Have you told Nunnally?"
Slowly she shakes his head.
"I will tell her tomorrow morning."
"Lelouch . . ."
Lelouch is the 11th prince and the 17th heir to the throne. Because he is not one the eldest children and a carrier, he never had a chance to inherit the throne. Plus, his mother, the fourth wife of the king used to be a commoner before she becomes his consort. But when he turns 10 years old, his mother passed away due to her sick health. Because of her death, Nunnally and him had no chance to get the throne, power or title for themselves as they are only useful to become tools for their own country. So from young age, they have been taught lessons such a grace, beauty, science to increase their rate to be engaged to a man with high status.
Since Lelouch is 17, he is now consider as an adult and ready to be given away to a duke in Japan. From what he had heard, the noble, Taizo Kirihara owns an army. The army may have smaller number than theirs but they have the strength of giants which is the reason they have always won in every wars. The army also well known for their loyalty and bravery, they go as far as sacrifice for the name of victory and such bravery is what his father fears. So he gives away one of his children to have an alliance with them.
"Taizo Kirihara, an old man who is a member and the founder of Kirihara industries." Clovis says as they hang out at the green house beside the mansion. Each wives has been given their own home due to the fact they can't tolerate with each other. The only time they hang out at the palace is when they're having parties or special events. Lelouch and Clovis can be consider as close siblings since Clovis admires Lelouch despite him being the older. "He is one of the most powerful between the Tokyo houses, I have to say that you have found yourself a very influence man."
"And very old." Lelouch says annoyingly.
"It couldn't be that bad." Clovis laughs. "They say that he has never take interest in marriage and more focus the battlefield. Plus, I don't think his wiener can stand up anymore."
A frown shown on Lelouch face as Clovis continues to read the report that was given by the servants about Lelouch fiance.
"Have you forgotten what happens when the lady couldn't give the lord an heir?" Lelocuh reminds him. "The lord and the house will be humiliated."
Clovis continues to hum as he fold back the letters in his hand.
"You will be just find, even brother Schneizel says you're a smart guy. I'm sure you can think your way out of it. Besides, a carrier has some kind of smell to make their partner erect, right? Just seduce him. I'm sure an old man like him needs a break from time to time especially with a company of a beautiful bride."
Lelouch gives a long sigh because knowing that it will be just a waste of time to argue with his idiotic brother who couldn't understand the situation but he does make a point about seducing his soon to be husband. It is a fact that getting an heir is a responsibilities for all women and carriers around the world. If he couldn't give any because his husband is a battlefield addict, then the people will consider him as a disgrace.
Looking in front, he sees the folded letter and quickly take it. Clovis just gives a glance before he stands up and step forward toward the paintings he had places at the other side of the green house. It is well known that third prince has deep interest toward arts and spend most of his time painting.
As Clovis busy himself with his new painting, he starts to chatter random things such as the upcoming party that he will soon held at his mother mansion while Lelouch busy himself with the letter. It seems that a lot has to be done before he meet his fiance.
"War, huh?"
"What did you say? I didn't catch it?" Clovis asks as he hold the paintbrush mid air.
"Nothing." Lelouch says as his eyes are stare fix on the letter.
There are 6 powerful houses placed at the capital city of Japan, Tokyo. Which includes They are formerly known as the "6 Houses of Tokyo" but has change to "The Tokyo House" who works as the underling for their emperor, only their emperor is allow to order them around and the only one who can punish them for their crimes. And Taizo Kirihara is known to be their leader and very loyal to the emperor making him the right hand man. This also gives him the same power as the emperor making him more powerful than the rest of the houses.
"I have heard that Lord Kirihara had finally decide to take a bride."
"Oh." The young lord replies boredly as he continue to swing his sword.
"They also say that he is a prince and well known for his beauty."
The girl gives a glare toward her cousin when sensing he didn't pay attention to her again. Despite them being cousin and soon to be engaged due to the contract their parents had, Suzaku never gives her any special attention nor treat her any better. Every time they hang out, he just reply with few words or do something else. He is annoying her, if only he could be more romantic.
"Aren't you curious what the prince will looks like?" She asks.
"It has nothing to do with us." He says as he continues to swing his sword. "It is up to Lord Kirihara on who he wants to marry, his bride will just be a new part of our family."
Kaguya cross her arms and sigh. It was her uncle request, or should she say 'Suzaku father' who request that she spend time with Suzaku. She's currently 14 now and it will take another 2 years before she is old enough to be wedded to her future husband, Suzaku. Even though Suzaku is older than her but he is the least romantic person in the world but his family is one of the strongest and powerful. Thanks to Suzaku father, Genbu Kururugi, they had gain lots of followers once they had join "The Tokyo Houses" making him a perfect alliance to strengthen her family name and lands.
The Kururugi is the second most powerful after the Kirihara family and she is engaged to Kururugi instead because Lord Kirihara is too old for her taste.
"Don't you want to do anything else other than training, you have been swinging that swords for hours and I'm bored."
"Then feel free to go away and disturb something else."
Once he finished the words, Kaguya gives him a glare and storm away.
"Suzaku no baka."
The light in the room is dim and a loud cough can he heard in the middle of the room.
"Your highness . . ." The old man says worriedly.
"Fear not my old friend." The emperor cough some more and blood drip down to the mattress his lying on. "It seems that my time is almost up. It's a pity that my family die before me and no one shall be by my side when I leave."
"Don't give up your highness."
"Listen Kirihara . . ." The emperor slowly raises his hand to pat his friend shoulder. "I have left in my will that you shall take my throne once I passed away. You must protect this country."
"You're making me a king?"
"Yes, you're the only friend I could ever trust with my crown. Rule Japan with pride and honor."
"As you wish . . ."
(A/N: I just post this as soon I finish writing it. Sorry guys but hope you enjoy.)