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R3 – Chapter 1: Trapped

Italics = thoughts!

XXXXX = change scenes / end of scene (ex. flash backs)

1 week after the Zero Requiem…

His eyes slowly opened revealing a mysterious shade of violet. Something wasn't quite right though, he couldn't move his legs, his arms or his torso. His head was trapped, he could barely move it. He had about a few centimeters of space on each side of his legs and about half a foot on top of them.

The only upside of this place was the fact that he was lying on silk, fluffy silk that was soft and relaxing. Despite being comfortable, he was cornered, trapped and unable to free himself from this situation. This feeling of helplessness reminded him of his childhood days after his mother was killed; being trapped in that ridiculously huge palace he was forced to call home.

Lelouch vi Britannia began to feel quite irritated and twitchy; he could conquer the world and strategically get out of impossible positions yet he did not even know where begin with this one.

The air was damp and humid. It was stale from days of being stationary. It didn't smell like the fresh spring breeze one might expect from being underground, it was more like the stuffy air in someone's room after a long winter. Lelouch once again kicked his legs up in an attempt to escape but only managed to hit his frail skinny knee.

Well this sucks.

He calmed himself reassured that someone was coming to get him. He slowly but surely relaxed his limbs allowing them to lie naturally on the soft bed like bottom he was resting on. It was times like this that he wished he had Suzaku's physical prowess. If he did, maybe he'd be able to dig himself out from his own grave.

I should really start hitting the gym, I've clearly got enough time now.

Yes Lelouch vi Britannia was lying in his casket, 6 feet underground. Being the emperor of the world meant that he was in an unusually large casket but never the less it wasn't comfortable enough for him. It was far away from the luxurious beds he slept on at Ashford academy. The silk under his chest was drenched in his blood, it was a dull dry red. I guess immortal blood dries fast. There really wasn't anything he could do.

The weight of the dirt on top of the lid was impossibly heavy. The only choice he had was to wait for CC to dig him out. Lelouch crossed his arms, he didn't like depending on someone else, especially for something as important as this. But he had faith in CC, she's also got Jeremiah Gottwald on his side. Without his help, it'd be impossible for someone to dig up a dead emperor with such tight security.

He gathered his thoughts and gently calmed his ego again. Different scenarios went through his head. He contemplated punching a hole in the casket but decided against it when he realized dirt could fill in the casket not to mention it would hurt his knuckles a lot.

Being immortal didn't exempt him from feeling pain, the thought of pain and death were still scary.. He then thought about CC and the time where he was seeing her memories. How she got guillotined, trapped in the iron maiden and burned at the stake.

He thought about all his old friends, Kallen, Kaguya, Rivalz, Suzaku, and Nunnally. Lelouch vi Britannia, destroyer of worlds and created anew, yet stuck in a casket. How ironic it is, the most powerful person in the world was caught in a wooden box. He wondered how Kaguya was taking the news, if she discovered his plan or not.

She probably wouldn't care even if I was her fiancé. How Kallen was doing with her mother. I'm sorry I had to leave you Kallen, but if I told you. Then you would have followed me to the grave. He let out a sigh and the usual monotonous frown on his face almost turned into a smile. Feeling content that the world was now a better place, he finally fell back to sleep.

He awoke to the sound of shovels plowing down. How long does it take to dig through 6 feet of dirt anyway. As the shovel hit his casket, dirt fell from the cracks in the casket and hit his face. Lelouch shook his head in an attempt to swing it off but it was no use, his head was obviously stuck. CC kept hitting her shovel on his casket, slightly annoyed he yelled "STOP!"

"Fine, have it your way. Bye" CC replied in her indifferent voice. Lelouch suddenly realized the implications of what he just said and tried to push open the lid CC was standing on.

He didn't have the upper body strength to push the remaining dirt and CC off even if the latter weighed little of anything. He pushed with all his might, his face contorted like the people at the gym bench pressing more than they are physically capable of. The lid opened a slit then shut back down.

"Make up your mind" said a voice from outside.

Lelouch regained his composure and in a voice only an emperor could muster "Could you please dig me out of here CC?"

CC's facial expression didn't change. She simply started digging again and in a short bit, a slim figure slowly emerged from the casket. His head and face was covered in fine dirt with a few clumps in his hair. He sat up, recovering the use of his sleeping arms.

His limbs were asleep from days of numbness. He looked up at CC feeling content that his trust in her wasn't misplaced. Taking a deep breath he cautiously got up with one hand on the dirt wall beside him not wanting to fall, his legs were still a bit dazed.

He then looked at CC who was wearing her Wight straightjacket. I suppose spending eternity with her wouldn't be that bad. His thoughts were quickly interrupted when CC said one word.

"Pizza?" CC's facial expression was of pure innocence. Her gentle eyes looked into his. She had worked days to dig up Lelouch so she could get him to buy her pizza. She looked for his credit card but realized he must've taken it to the grave with him. Maybe as insurance that she would dig him up.

He took his credit card to the grave with him because he didn't have one! Lelouch was smart enough to withdraw large sums of money from the treasury before his death and empty his own bank account. Besides he left some money for pizza for CC so he didn't know why she was complaining.

"I thought I left you money for pizza" His tone was nonchalant, trying to sound as cold as possible to avoid showing weakness.

"You didn't leave enough" CC's tone was still soft and innocent. Like a child asking her parents for candy. Her golden spheres shook gently like she was about to cry. Except she wasn't, it was just a way for her to get pizza.

She knew Lelouch wasn't in the mood to get her pizza but she always got what she wanted from him. Usually because they both wanted the same thing but she had a feeling he felt the same way about her as she did for him.

"We'll get pizza as soon it is possible." He looked up to see the night sky dotted with stars. All of them looking down upon him, almost judging him but none condemned him. In the distance he could see Jeremiah Gottwald.

Despite having been Lelouch's personal bodyguard during his reign, he wasn't punished for any crimes he may have committed. I guess they must've thought he was following orders. Jeremiah slowly walked towards him and knelt down on one knee but before any words could come out Lelouch helped him up.

"Jeremiah, you have been a loyal soldier. I am grateful for what you have done."

"Master" Jeremiah said happily but Lelouch interrupted again.

"Please live out your life as you wish. You no longer need to protect me." And with those words Jeremiah, the great knightmare pilot almost shed a tear but his cybernetic implants suppressed them as usual.

"I'll contact you if I ever need your assistance" Jeremiah didn't want to leave Lelouch. He vowed to serve him as long he lived but he knew it was no use. Besides CC was going to be with him and she's capable of protecting him even though it should really be the opposite way around. Plus Lelouch is immortal now that he has Charles' code so there's really no need for him to worry.

"Yes your highness" responded Jeremiah. He slowly returned to his post guarding the cemetery making sure nobody entered without his explicit permission.

Lelouch then noticed a certain green haired witch standing in the pit with him. She was leaning against the back and observing Lelouch Lamperouge. Lelouch vi Britannia, the 99th emperor of the Holy Empire of Britannia now dead but Lelouch Lamperouge was still alive.

Her eyes looked worried, with eyelids still a bit weary she lifted her head to meet his. She knew Lelouch had a plan, he had to have a plan, he ALWAYS had a plan! And this plan of his better involve pizza!

"CC don't worry I have a plan. All the tasks at hand have been cleared." Those words, she's heard them so many times but never have they brought her more relief. She breathed a little easier and her eyes turned from weary to their usual bright.

Lelouch kept his promise after all. She smiled a smile so slight that only Lelouch could notice it. They both climbed out of the pit under the cover of darkness. Jeremiah Gottwald personally made sure the grave was buried again with no evidence of it ever being disturbed.

The grave was splendid, just like the graves for the previous emperors. It was a huge white marble tombstone with the words "Here lies Lelouch vi Britannia. 99th Emperor of the Holy Britannian Empire. The Demon King". He wasn't surprised, after the entire world did hate him.

CC was even smart enough to bring Lelouch a change of clothes. Unfortunately all she could find was his school uniform but at least he didn't have to wear his emperor's uniform which in her opinion was somewhat over the top.

She herself borrowed one of Kallen's uniforms just in case. Straightjackets aren't really fashionable in this day and age. Lelouch threw his emperor cloths into the casket before Jeremiah buried it. He then casually put on his school uniform and did CC.

"Lelouch vi Britannia, the 99th emperor of the Holy Britannian Empire, the Demon King is dead." Somehow he always wanted to say those words; it meant the world was finally a gentler place. An era of prosperity and peace has ascended Earth. The Zero Requiem was finally over, he no longer had to be Zero; he could be Lelouch Lamperouge again. The only difference is that CC is at his side now. Hopefully forever.

"So what is your plan oh mighty Lelouch?" Joked CC. It wasn't her looks that made Lelouch choose her over the ferocious loyalty and love of a certain young freedom fighter (Kallen) nor her charms that won over the undying love Shirley had for him.

No it was because they had common goals and understood each other better than anyone else. He could've easily had three wives to spend the rest of his days with but only choose one. Because she helped him through everything. At first she wanted him to keep his contract but eventually it all changed when he promised to make her smile again. If only I could find a way to tell her. Lelouch wanted to tell the green haired witch how much he cares about her and forever will but every time he tried his throat would get clogged up. Stupid brain! Work for once dammit!

All she wanted now was to spend the rest of eternity with him. Sure he'd never admit it but CC is the only person he's ever came close to loving. He's cared about a lot of people but never like CC and it wasn't because of her immortality which made her beauty last till the end of time. Or at least that's what he'd like to believe. Her immortality shaped the character that she is.

Lelouch motioned for Jeremiah to cover their escape as they sneaked into the nearby forest and eventually out to a small dirt road.

There laid their form of transportation to their next destination. CC was of course fine with it having slept in various contraptions such as the iron maiden throughout history but Lelouch was having second thoughts. Maybe I should've ordered something more comfortable.

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Hopefully the next chapter will be out in a month or so.

Reviews, suggestions, and ideas are always welcome.

In the future…

What is his mode of transportation? (This should be obvious if you've watched R2)

What is their destination?

Will they be discovered?

Does his getaway plan have a flaw?

Will CC get her pizza?

~Li~