Descent of the King Of Knights

Prologue

Greetings children, I am Metatron. I hold the title of being the Celestial history keeper. In short, I have to write the records of everything created so as aid the judgment of all. Humans are such fickle creatures, yet most of them are endearing. They manage to find joy even when there is sorrow. I am in a narration mood now, so let me tell you what happened to Lelouch vi Britannia, a human who intrigued even the highest angels in heaven…

Just after the Requeim, Gate of Heaven

"Hey Peter, we have a serious case here" said one of the angels to the Divine gatekeeper and one who judges a person`s final resting place. "What is it now? I have had my hands full these 3 months, can`t I slack a bit?" asked a thoroughly exhausted saint. Sometimes he wondered whether the lord gave him the title just to get back at him at his passion. Oh well, what was done was done.

"You have to see this soul. It doesn`t make sense."

As he made his way to the judgment hall, he saw a the lady holding the hands of a timid 10 year old boy. Peter however recognized the boy for none other than the demon emperor. He bowed his head low "greetings, my Queen, what brings you to see thy servant?"

"Now peter, don`t use those titles with me. I have come for you to give this soul a chance" she said as the boy hid behind her. Peter looked at him then back at her "Does the Lord know?"

"Yes, in fact he told me to do so."

"Then I am no one to refuse. You may leave him in my care."

"I would, but I promised him to remain by his side"

The old saint understood what his queen meant by that. Many souls were saved by her and no one refused her. Even though the other saints saw only pure evil, she would prove them wrong by showing them their beautiful souls. He just went forward and picked the boy who was now trembling.

"Now…Don`t be afraid, what is your name?"

"Lelouch" the boy croaked.

"Now then tell what you have done."

At this the boy stiffened "I… I wanted to make a kinder world for my sister and best friend. They had been robbed of all joys and happiness. So I went about to change the world. But…" he chocked at this "I… I killed so much and caused sorrow to so many for all that. My friends loved ones and millions of innocents were murdered or hurt deeply even though I tried to protect them." He was visibly sobbing "Ev…even when I had to act as the demon Emperor, it broke my heart each time I ordered genocide. I am so…so sor…sorry. I knew my existence was a mistake."

Peter just stroked his back comfortingly, calming the boy "Do you want to be forgiven?"

"No, I want to be punished for all my sins. I am beyond forgiveness and no one will grant it to me."

The good saint was surprised at this and smiled warmly. He understood why the lady brought him here. 'Great indeed is your wisdom, for you have not only saved a soul, but brought the world it`s righteous knight.'

"Okay then, I will send you to the purification chamber. The punishment will be hard for your sins. But you will be rewarded."

The boy looked up with surprise in his eyes. "But why am I being rewarded?" "Your intentions have given the world a chance to heal and grow. True, the actions are wrong but the heart was pure. Besides…" he continued while regarding the lady "the Queen of the universe has favored and forgiven you as well as God."

"Now then Lelouch, it is time to go." the lady said. She took the boy in her arms "It will be a long time till it gets over. But, I will wait for you here till you are done."

"Promise?"

" Promise."

The boy smiled and was about to run to peter when "You will not be alone in that chamber. I will send 2 brothers to assist you." As she said this, 2 boys in their late teens appeared in front of them. They indeed were the most handsome persons Lelouch had ever seen. One was a Brunette with deep blue eyes and the other a Raven haired, emerald eyed one. "Hey there Lelouch, my name is Gabriel." said the brunette, as he kneeled to the level of the child. It was the noirette however who picked him up "And I am Raphael, pleased to meet you." And the 3 boys started talking and walked away while bidding the lady and Peter goodbye.

"So what will be the punishment like?" asked Lelouch. The 2 boys looked at each other gravely "It depends from person to person" said Raphael "Each one of them is to burn away the sins and purify the heart. I once heard a man was devoured by his sins which took the form of a dragon and ano- Owww! What was that for?"

"Don`t you see you are frightening him, idiot?" replied Gabriel

Then the latter of them knelt down to the now quivering boy "Don`t worry, the trials will be hard, but we will support you"

"Yeah, just call out to us and we will be there to guide and look after you."

And they hugged the broken little soul as he felt genuine affection for the first time in his short, traumatic life.

"Do you think the boy will be able to become the Knight and survive the trials, mother?"

"I believe he needs a fair chance to feel affection. Hence I asked the other archangels to aid him in the purification and training. That boy will surpass all expectations."

All the good saint did was lower his head and said "Yes, I to know he will get through this. Also…he has 2 of the greatest archangels as brothers."

"Cherub souls are rare and the purest. They have all the memories of their lives but the mindset is that of a little child. Hence, they need to be looked after carefully. He will be saved and will save others."

As she turned to leave, she just mouthed the something to which the 3 boys heard and acknowledged.

"Take care, Lelouch… I will be waiting for you."

But the last part went unheard only to Lelouch

"…for the world needs to be truly saved."