Britannian Park
On his way home with the 100,000 Pounds he got after beating another noble in a game of chess, Lelouch stops walking upon seeing another daily event in Area 11. There were two Royal guards viciously beating a seemingly innocent Japanese man. Events like this occur every day and everywhere in Area 11. He can hear the Japanese man pleading the royal guards to stop, but only met more beating. Despite that he can withstand the sight of scenes like this wherever he can go; this one is very sickening. The man was just a vendor, trying to make a living despite the discrimination upon them by their Britannian conquerors.
He joined a group of Britannian spectators who were enjoying the violence, Lelouch observed that almost all Britannians never really cared about the numbers despite that both are human beings, he crossed his arms and talks to the man beside him; who is presumably a businessman due to his suit and briefcase. "Pitiful isn't it?" he began, "Is that these guards show their might by attacking an innocent civilian, such a shame."
The guards stops and looks at the skinny teenager for what he said, though he possesses no threat to them one of the guards glares at him.
"Are you an Eleven sympathizer? You care for these pests?" the guard yelled pointing his finger at the badly beaten Japanese man.
"Not really." Lelouch replied, "But beating an unarmed civilian without even a single remorse, how sick."
"This filth," the guard said still pointing at the Japanese man, "Gave prince Clovis a food that he spat in disgust and besides, he might be a terrorist planning to kill the prince."
When he heard the name of his brother, he quickly scanned the environment. His heartbeat increased and his throat became dry upon landing his eyes on Clovis who has just entered the scene but hasn't seen him yet.
Clovis wonders why his guards stopped beating the eleven that gave him a 'poisonous' food and argues with someone. He decides to confront the person who interrupted his guards, slowly walking to the scene but before he can utter a single word. He recognized him, Clovis can never forget that black hair and purple eyes.
"Lelouch?!" Clovis said which silence the two guards and caught the attention of the student, who was shocked upon seeing him.
"Oh shit!" Lelouch cursed as he automatically turned back and ran as fast as he can. Unfortunately he has a very weak stamina which can only last for a single minute. Upon seeing an alley, he turned to it while also knocking every obstacle in his way.
Clovis was confused why his brother ran away upon seeing him but he didn't want to lose him again. "Quickly both of you to the limousine, this is very important." He yelled at the two guards before dashing to the limousine where his driver awaits. He had saw and recognized the uniform that Lelouch was wearing. It was from Ashford Academy; no doubt that he might be heading there.
"Take the fastest way to Ashford Academy." he exclaimed at the driver who immediately starts the engines and turned the car, he can see in the mirror that the prince looked like in a hurry for something very important.
Ashford Academy-Lamperouge Residence
It was a good thing that after Lelouch was out of the alley he found a train station nearby otherwise they would caught him. He is now in front of the doors of his and Nunnally's residence in Ashford Academy with his hands and knees on the floor. He couldn't believe it, his biggest fear happens this day the very same day were he and Nunnally was exiled; August 9, 2017 a.t.b.
Clovis may have seen him, but how could he prove that he was alive? Since he has no evidence, he still has a chance of living in secrecy all he just need to do is go in a faraway area.
He suddenly heard a deep scratching of tires he looks back only to see Clovis and his guards opening the doors and Clovis sees him.
"Lelouch!" the third prince yelled as he and the two guards begins running at Lelouch.
"Damn, I shouldn't have gone outside." Lelouch mentally cursed himself before he stands up and quickly opened the door and locked it. He now runs to the hallway and saw Nunnally, Sayoko and the Ashford family in the living room.
"Milly, what are you guys doing here?" he asked the heiress of the Ashford house
Suddenly loud bangs on the door along with shouts telling to open the door that he locked were heard. Everyone got worried and looks at Lelouch.
"Lelouch, did you got into trouble?" Ruben asked.
"Who are those knocking at the door Sayoko?" asked Nunnally. "I don't know, Miss Nunnally." the maid replied.
They heard the door got smashed and heard fast footsteps which caused Lelouch to mentally panic, after all he has nowhere to go. Clovis and his Guards finally noticed them.
"Lelouch. . . Nunnally." the prince barely said upon realizing his thought to be dead siblings are alive.
"Brother Clovis, is that you?" Nunnally asked upon recognizing his voice.
"Your highness, who are these two Britannians?" one of the guards became curious of their identities.
Clovis turns back and looks at them and said, "They are Lelouch and Nunnally vi Britannia, the children of Marianne vi Britannia."
They were stunned by the revelation. The children of Marianne the Flash, a Military legend, are alive.
For Lelouch his seven years of hiding has ended; they are soon to be exposed to the eyes of the world.
It was 8:00 PM, Nunnally invites Prince Clovis and the Ashfords to dine with them. Clovis will be staying with them until morning, when he will announce their rediscovery. Sayoko was ordered by nunnally to prepare dinner for seven people including herself before 8:30 PM. While waiting with Lelouch, Clovis and the Ashfords talking in the living room, Lelouch told Clovis that the Ashfords sheltered him and Nunnally because of their alliance with Empress Marianne.
"Thank you very much for sheltering them. I am sure this will be rewarded by the emperor himself." Clovis said to Ruben. "I owe your family a great debt."
"Your highness, do you think that the emperor shall give us back our lost Noble status?" Ruben asked.
"Of course yes, there is a possibility that our father can even raise your position."
The Ashfords are very happy because they will reclaim their nobility once Lelouch and Nunnally are returned.
Clovis heard his phone rang it was the sub-viceroy who was calling. The sub-viceroy asked Clovis where is he because it has been hours since he left the Viceroy's palace, the prince lied that he is staying in a Noble's house.
Minutes later, dinner is served, all food cooked by Sayoko are placed in a long table with many seats. Among the foods she cooked were fried lobsters and octopuses, steak and lamb meat. They start eating their dinner while also talking with each other.
"Lelouch, why didn't you return to our family after the war?" Clovis asked
Lelouch knew that he must hide his true reason, so came up with a lie and said, "I was traumatized by my mother's death and I fear for our safety from those responsible for her death."
"I see." the prince realized, "Is that why both of you are hiding from us?"
"Yes." Lelouch said
Minutes later, they finished their dinner and went to their respective rooms. Lelouch gave Clovis the spare room near his to sleep in.
In his room Lelouch takes a shower before putting on his black and white pajamas. He then fell to his bed face first. He covered himself with a blanket and thought, 'after the reintroduction tomorrow, our lives will be changed forever' before closing his eyes.
Ashford Academy-Student Council Room
Milly Ashford, upon the orders of her grandfather, tells all students to go to the gym using the intercom. Everyone wondered why they are told to go there. some asked the other student council members but they told them that Milly said it's a surprise and is about Lelouch and Nunnally.
Upon entering the gym, they saw a huge T.V which were probably set up by the Ashfords and also multiple chairs for them to sit on.
It has been 2 hours since Lelouch and Nunnally departed along with Clovis; who called his driver via his phone to pick them up, but before leaving Clovis told Ruben that once the two siblings are called to come on Britannia to meet the Emperor or the Emperor himself arrives here; they must also present themselves to grant their wish.
Once everyone has gathered, Milly who was with her fellow council members she looked at her father Edmund Ashford who turned the screen on, showing the important announcement of prince Clovis in the grand hall of the Viceroys palace; in which the crowd consists of Nobles, Reporters, Cameramen and Guards.
Clovis begins his announcement, "Citizens of the Britannian Empire, rejoice with me today as I made a very important discovery." Clovis made a joyous face as he declared, "The two children of Empress Marianne who were thought to be dead are alive! I hereby present, Lelouch and Nunnally vi Britannia."
Suddenly the large cedar door behind the prince opened revealing Lelouch and Nunnally in their royal clothing (their clothes are those in the anime when Nunnally was a viceroy and Lelouch an emperor) the latter is being pushed by Jeremiah Gottwald.
Everyone can't believe what they are seeing, especially the Nobles. The crowd became silent and murmurs at each other.
"Impossible, it was announced that they died during the invasion." a Lady said
"It's a miracle, how did they survive?" a duke said
In Ashford, they were surprised to know that the vice president of the student council was actually a prince.
"Is that Lelouch?" a girl asked.
"No that impossible, there's no way he's him, maybe that prince just looked like him." Rivalz said
Milly finally stands up and faces the students ready to reveal that what they're seeing is true. "It's true everyone . . . Lelouch and Nunnally are members of the Imperial Family, my family and I kept them for years."
They now looked at Milly upon hearing their secret. "Prez, why didn't you told us?" asked Shirley
"Lelouch told me not to." Milly said.
Looking at the screen, they saw Lelouch nears on the spot where Clovis previously was, it was obvious that he will make a speech.
"To all citizens of Area 11, Britannians and Elevens alike, I thank you for all for the generosity and reception of your country has shown to us for the last seven years of my life in here. I am truly grateful for each and everyone of you. this country shall always be in my debt till the end of my life." he told his speech which earns applause from everyone. Now he wants to answer their questions "I believe all of you have questions for me, please raise your hand."
A reporter raised his hand and asked, "Prince Lelouch, how did you survived the war in area 11?"
"When the invasion began, Nunnally and I travelled everywhere to seek refuge from the battles, we encountered many hardships during that time including crossing battlefields where survival was nearly impossible, starvation and maltreatments given to us by both Britannian and eleven soldiers." This statement caught everyone in surprise especially some of the soldiers. They all felt sorry for him and Nunnally. Shirley nearly cried because of his tragic experiences.
"I even took a bullet that was meant for her. I was dying that time but I still carried Nunnally with all my strength. After a long walk we saw a house belonging to my mother's allies; the Ashfords, but I knew I was slowly dying and fell to my knees. Fortunately for us Milly was outside and recognized us, she called her father and then they took me inside where my wound was treated."
Another hand was raised, "Your highness, what did the Ashfords do to both of you after you were treated?"
"They sheltered us and gave me the education I need at Ashford academy, I am very grateful to them for taking care of us, especially Milly Ashford; I would have never lived if you didn't see us." Lelouch was thanked the Ashfords "And in return for their help I along with Clovis will help them reclaim their status as Noble."
He saw no one raising their hands any more for questions and then said, "I appreciate the questions you asked me today, but I have an important matter to deal with." he said as he turns back and went straight for the doors along with Nunnally. He can hear the flashes of cameras and voices of the media.\