Code Geass: The Black Prince

Chapter 1:

Lelouch could not believe what was happening. As his mother lay dead on the stairs if his home. Nunnally lay in her arms, permanently scarred by the horrific event he had witnessed. Nobody would help him, the only ones who had backed his mother; the Ashford family were in their own mountain of struggles. In fact, the world itself turned on Lelouch. No one was his friend. No allies or anyone to trust. He was on his own. He was alone when he walked into the court of his father the emperor. And alone when he was ruthlessly scorned by the parasites around him. And alone when his words decided his fate.

"Father, my mother, the empress is dead."

"Old news. What of it?" The imposing man shrugged off his worthless off-spring with one sentence meant to ensnare his son.

It took all Lelouch's willpower not to scream in defiance. But he was smarter then most thought him to be. He had toobe , he can thank the ever watching nobles for his quick upbringing. So he knew the outcome of that decision to be less then desirable. So, Lelouch drew in a breath. And calmly said to his father "My mother's death will mean that I and my sister will most likely be targeted by the one who killed her. And of they do not kill me then the nobles of this hall will certainly do so on a...political scale"

The nobles collectively snickered at his more or less, exact comment on their unsaid plan to wipe out the child's future.

"So I ask that I be given a chance to enter the military. So my worth may go beyond simply my late mother's deeds and those who supported her."

Charles Zi Brittania just became a little more interested in what this boy had to offer. For him to recover and see what had to be done so quickly. He grinned "If you wish to become a soldier than so be it. I will not stop you from doing what it is you want." Especially If it benefits me. This boy may just prove useful one day.

Lelouch bowed to the emperor "thank you father. I will not disappoint you."

Charles spike again " I shall send you to the nation of Japan; where you can learn of politics as well as war." While being a bargaining chip in the process. Lelouch, if you survive the war that is to come. Then, you shall be worthy of being called my son.

"As you command father."

Lelouch turned to walk out of the throne room. Turning a sinister look to the shocked nobles who did not expect such an outcome. But who would expect a child to react the way an adult would? It begs to the question of what he may become in the future.

"Are you really leaving Lelouch?" The said pink haired girl clung to her departing brother. "Yes Euphie, I'm going to Japan so I can become stronger."

"But why can't you stay here Lulu?" He looked at her with a longing gaze. She was one of the few innocent children of her father. One of the only ones not torn to ribbons by war or politics, or used for propaganda. And now it's my turn to enter the fray. Lelouch rubbed her head. "I'll be back. I promise." Just then other sister of Lelouch's came to see him off. Cornellia put her hand on the boy's shoulder. "I"m glad that you chose to enter the military Lelouch. Too few of us choose to become soldiers, preferring the lives of a snake." She said referring to politicians. Lelouch agreed with her. But he saw the value if it. And already knew a great deal of the matter. He would continue to learn more of the world and the powers that control it. He would become a hybrid among his siblings. A double edged sword far superior then Clovis or Cornelia. He would even be stronger then schniezel. He had to be. For his mother, and for nunnally.

"Cornelia, some day, I will need to have you train me as we'll. I want to be as strong as I can. To protect Nunnally." Cornelia smiled at her brother. "With a goal like that. I'm sure that the heavens will insure you will." And she knew it was already true. She may be a better soldier. But he was much smarter then her, and well on his way to surpassing everyone else. If his mother had not died, he may have actually beaten us all. I guess I'm to blame for that then... "I hope you will continue to grow Lelouch. When I see you next, I'll test you so you had better study and work diligently." She scolded Lelouch. He grinned at her bad parenting attempt. "I will. You should be the one to watch out. I won't be easily beaten." And with that he boarded the plane to Japan.

Suzuki didn't like him. The way he strode around as if he was above those around him. He may be better the most Brittanians he met, after all, he wasn't racist or rude. He was annoying in his own little way.

Nunnally wasn't so bad though. She was kind and very respectful. It didn't make sense to him why fate would be so cruel to her. Suzaku enjoyed playing with her even if it meant he had to play with Lelouch. But he guesses that after a while , even Lelouch might turn out to not be so bad. The guy was pretty fun to talk to, if you liked to argue, and preferred to play games that required little to no physical output. And absolutely refused to run laps. Despite the fact he was here to become a soldier. If he wasn't royalty, he would never survive here. But that didn't stop his instructor; Todoh, from criticizing the lazy prince. Over time, he conformed to start running.

But nothing could prepare them for what was to happen. And the strong bond that would form between the two in the hellish months to follow the war between Japan and Brittania. Lelouch explained that Brittania desired the sakuradite that Japan possessed, and didn't want the rest of the world to stake their claims, so they came in for the kill. Despite the fact that both boys were the sons of the two leaders at war; the two allied together to survive the onslaught to come. For the sake of a little crippled girl. Ultimately the two would part ways, when Brittania discovered that Lelouch was still alive. They recovered the two royal children and took them to the new settlement being established in Japan. Now known as area eleven.

After witnessing the events of that war. The young yet aged boy swore, that by the blood of his mother; he would destroy Brittania. And kill the man who bent his life to his will. He would finally free the world of all it's carnage. After all, the fighting stops when someone wins. He would make sure it would be him.