Crossroads
Chapter 1: Rebellion from the Inside
Disclaimer : I don't own Code Geass. And this is my first fanfic.
"Suzaku" a familiar cold and commanding voice said. Kururugi Suzaku, a tall and brown hair lad turned behind.
It was Lelouch Lamperouge, no...Emperor Lelouch vi Britannia. The raven hair lad stood behind, dressed in his all white emperor's clothes. He seemed very much different, a contrast to the Zero's uniform which he used to wear. Black versus white, how irony. Suzaku remembered Lelouch always preferred black rather than white to show his rebellion against the Royal family who always preferred white. In fact, Suzaku had never seen Lelouch wearing all white before. He will always appeared in black. Never in white.
"Yes, Lelouch?" Suzaku said. He smiled a little and was wondering what does the emperor wants with him now. It had been weeks since Emperor Charles death and Lelouch ascend to the throne. Suzaku was appointed as his knight of zero and became the emperor's and the others of the royal family had been geassed by Lelouch (in exception of Cornelia) while the Black Knights had been paralysed and most of Zero's aide had been sent to prison.
"I think i have told you of Zero Requiem before" Lelouch said. Suzaku nodded. Zero Requiem. Lelouch had not told him much about it and from what Suzaku know it was some sort of plan to create a world of peace.
"I need to tell you something." Lelouch said in a serious tone. He held Suzaku's shirt tightly. Suzaku raised his eyebrow. What is he gonna tell me? Suzaku whispered.
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Five hours before the execution
Suzaku couldn't sleep. How could he sleep? Lelouch had assigned him with the most sinful job in the world. And Suzaku would never thought that. Never in his life. He had stained his hands with blood once and he will never do it again. But he has to. it is for the world peace.
"Suzaku, i want you to kill me" Lelouch's words still lingered in his mind. Suzaku was shocked upon hearing it. Kill Lelouch? his friend? No way!
"Why Lelouch?" Suzaku exclaimed. Is this a joke?
"It's for Zero Requiem. the death of the Demon Emperor shall cover up all the sins in the past. And Nunnaly...will have a world of peace" Lelouch explained. His face relaxed a little when he mentioned Nunnaly, his beloved sister. Nunnaly meant everything to Lelouch, more than his life.
"You...I..." Suzaku stammered. He was speechless.
"Please" Lelouch begged. Suzaku sighed. Why is it always he who have to carry the sins?
"Fine" Suzaku muttered. Lelouch smiled. He handed him Zero's costume and a sword. It was the sword that will pierced into Lelouch's heart thus closing the curtains for the Demon Emperor. Suzaku held those things with a shivering hand. Is this real? He looked at Lelouch.
"I trust you with this. Take it as my last favour from you. For Japan. For the world. For me. For Euphie" then Lelouch walked away and left the place. Suzaku was left there wondering. Euphie...he whispered. He looked at the clear blue sky through the window and pretended as if he was speaking to Euphie, his love.
"Euphie, tell me am i doing the right thing? Do you wish for this? "
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Three hours before execution
The was something bothering him. Suzaku have no idea what is it but he. couldn't sleep either. What's wrong?
The brown hair lad woke up from his half sleep and headed to the bathroom. He opened the tap and poured the cold chilly water on his face. He looked into the mirror. Ever since he became Lelouch's knight, he hadn't get enough sleep. Everyday there will be chaos and fight which need him in the field. He had to be always on guard. The enemy might strike at any time. Suzaku touched his unshaven face. It was rough and moustache had started growing. He bet if he continued living like this he would end up having thicker moustache and eventually beard! Suzaku hated to have his face unshaven. Euphie used to scold him for not keeping himself tidy and would not speak to him the whole day. Eventually, Suzaku got used to it and it became a habit to always shave his face. But not now. He seemed to have forgotten much of Euphie's advice.
As he was about to leave the bathroom, the light flickered. A gust of wind blew and the bathroom door was shut closed. Suzaku looked around. It was starting to creep him out. "What the hell?!" He cursed.
Then when the wind stopped, the light automatically shut off. The whole bathroom was dark. Suzaku groped in the dark for the door but no matter how hard he tried he just can't find the knob.
"Suzaku..." A soft female voice called him. Suzaku was startled. That voice... He thought he would never hear it again. He remembered the voice well.
"Eup-Euphie?"
Suzaku turned around and saw his princess, Euphemia standing right in front of him. She was smiling and was dressed in the dress she wore before her death. Suzaku smacked himself. Am i dreaming?
When he felt the pain, he knew it wasn't a dream. It was real. Euphie chuckled. She pulled his hand and put it on her face. Suzaku was shocked. Her skin...was as cold as marble.
"Euphie, you are cold!" Suzaku exclaimed, he tried to find a towel to warm her up. Euphie stopped him.
"It's alright. There is no use of it. I am here to tell you something"
Suzaku stopped. He looked at Euphie. Before this is her brother and now is the sister who wants to tell me something...Suzaku thought. "Alright" he replied.
Euphie took a deep breath. She looked at the other side. "I know what is Lelouch up to."
"Eh?"
"I can hear what he wants you to do. You will be ending his life right?"
Suzaku hesitated. She is dead but she can still know what is happening? The world is sure full of miracles..
"I...I...yes, Euphie. He did it to cover up everything he had done. He wants the world to have peace" Suzaku finally replied. He looked into the eyes of his dead lover. It was empty as if the body is soulless.
"Death will not end everything. It is only the beginning. Suzaku, as my knight I need you to stop his plans. Zero Requiem will not change the fact!" Euphie said in a stern voice. Suzaku was slightly startled at her raised of voice. Euphie never get angry when she was alive.
"How would you know that? I mean...why?" Suzaku asked.
"I saw the future. There will be a new uprise and it is far worst than any event in history. I saw Britannia crumbled into the wrong hands. Even Zero can't stop it. The world needs Lelouch. He is destined to be the future king. Just like King Arthur" Euphie said. The person up there told her about Lelouch's destiny. He is the chosen one. And he MUST not die.
Suzaku was speechless. Euphie sensed his puzzlement and chuckled. "It's funny huh? When you die you started seeing things differently. I never thought i will mentioned King Arthur in my words, i am never a fan of old literature." She guffawed.
"We have not much time, Euphemia" a voice said in her ear. She looked at the sand clock. Yes, she had not much time. Euphie get back to the serious face. "Please Suzaku. You and Kallen Kozuki must protect him. You two are his shield and his sword. The world needs Strength- which is you, Courage- Kallen and Magic- Lelouch. Please, i beg you. Don't let Lelouch carry all the pain. He had suffered much..." Euphie pleaded. She kneeled in front of Suzaku. Suzaku gapsed and quickly pulled her up.
"Euphie, stand up!"
"No! Unless you promise me!"
"Make it quick Euphemia" the voice said again.
"Promise me!"
Suzaku hesitated. Should he listen to Lelouch or Euphie? Who?
Clenching his fist, he replied "Euphie...do you love me?"
"Yes, I love you Suzaku Kururugi. Forever and ever."
Suzaku pulled her up and planted his lips on hers. It was his first kiss and so does Euphie. The two let go of each other and their eyes locked. Green versus pink.
"I promise you, i will stop Lelouch. I, Suzaku Kururugi shall protect Lelouch with my life!" He said with a determined look.
Euphie smiled. She caressed his cheeks. Tears rolled down her cheeks. "I am glad...i am glad..." Slowly, her body started to fade. She was disappearing.
"Euphie!" Suzaku shouted and tried to hold her hands tight.
"Sayonara, Suzaku. I love...you..." It was her last words. Euphie vanished into thin air. Suzaku fell to his knees on the floor and slammed his fist. Tears welled up in his eyes as he remembered Euphie's last words.
"Euphie...Euphie...EUPHIE!" He screamed.
An hour before execution
The sun rose and spilled its light on the ground. Light shined into the cold cell where Kallen Kozuki currently is. Dressed in the white prison clothes, she cuddle herself at one corner and watched the orange light as she remembered all her memories. She can't believe that in an hour her life will end. She never thought that Kallen Kozuki will die young. And she never thought that Lelouch will have her die.
The red haired girl cried as her mind went on the the raven haired boy. She was so loyal to him that she will follow him to hell. She protected him and didn't even betrayed him. But in the end he told her that she was just his pawn. Her heart sank when she heard that. It was like stabbing herself with a sharp knife. It hurts. And the pain become deeper day by day.
Just then, she heard footsteps. She turned and saw Suzaku, the traitor to all Japanese and the person who stole her position as Lelouch's knight from her. She couldn't understand. Why would Lelouch choose Suzaku instead of her as his knight of Zero? She was the same level as Suzaku in piloting the knightmare and she bet she could defeat Suzaku with her Guren. Why him? Feeling a deep hatred towards the brown haired lad, Kallen turned away and didn't want to look at him.
"What do you want from me, who is gonna die soon?" She snapped. Suzaku said nothing. He just stared at her.
"I need your help. If you want Lelouch to live then listen to me" he spoke in the voice as bitter as hers. Kallen looked up and realised there was something different with him. He was not in his Knight uniform. It was the uniform that Kallen love to see Lelouch in- Zero's uniform.
"Wh-why are you in that?" Kallen exclaimed. Suzaku put his finger on his lips. It means silence.
He looked around. Once he confirmed no one is around, he said "Lelouch is planning to kill himself. Then he will ask me as Zero to release you guys and lead the nation along side Nunnally as the Empress. I can't explain much. We have no time."
"Lelouch? Kill himself? What kind of joke is this?" Kallen blurted out. Seriously, she couldn't believe that the arrogant Lelouch will end his life.
"You will help me to stop him. Euphie told me its Lelouch destiny to be the King and we, you and I as his sword and shield. In summary, Lelouch MUST NOT die" Suzaku explained.
"Alright anything. Explanation keep it aside. Tell me what is your plan?" Kallen asked. She was determined to stop Lelouch from doing stupid things. And she will kick his butt out when she meets him. In fact, he still had not answered her question.
"Listen, i have a plan. You, me and C.C will be involved. I have contacted her and she is glad to stop Lelouch. But the problem is...Orange-kun"
"Orange? You mean Jeremiah?"
"Yes, he will be the one to push Zero up the stage and killed Lelouch. I can't contact him and that's the problem. That guy is too loyal to Lelouch." Suzaku said and sighed.
"So what now? We have to get rid of Jeremiah...or..." Kallen smirked. Suzaku shivered. It was like seeing Lelouch smirking.
"What is it, Kallen?"
"Have you ever wondered to be an actor?" Kallen grinned.
Suzaku frowned. "Eh?"
