A/N Spoilers for R2, early episodes. Thoughts are in italics. First fic in this fandom, finally decided on what to write first.
Disclaimer: Nope, don't own it.......yet.
Forgotten Love – Code Geass Fanfiction by Ashbender
As he sat on the train, making its way through the settlement, he tried to block out the sound of the television screens, his own voice pouring out through the speakers.
"People of Japan, I have returned!"
As he mulled over his thoughts, his next move already planned out, his mind began to truly comprehend the magnitude of what had occurred, of what had happened to him.
A year...lost. My friends, the Black Knights.....Nunally.
He turned to the screen, the other passengers unilaterally watching with their mouths agape as Zero continued on. He let out a soft chuckle as he watched C.C, disguised as him, moving her arms about wildly as the speech continued.
I'll need to speak to C.C later, I think she's overdoing it a bit. Or do I always look like that?
Deciding it could wait until later, his mind went back to its former train of thought.As he did, an image floated to the surface, a girl with long blonde hair. His eyes widened, a disturbing thought accompanying the image.
Wait, if her memories were altered, if she no longer knows, then....No!
He grit his teeth, anger flashing into his eyes as his hands clenched into fists, nearly shaking in rage as he recognized the full repercussions of his friends' altered memories
She no longer remembers, the years we spent as friends, the time we spent together, our feelings for each other.......
He slammed his fist into the side of the train, immediately regretting it as pain shot up his arm, eliciting a shout from him. "Dammit!"
His outburst drew the attention of several other passengers, looking at him with concern, muttering quietly. "What's up with him?" "He probably lost someone in the Black Rebellion, stop staring." "Zero is a bastard, I hope he realizes how many lives he's destroyed." He looked up, meeting their looks of concern and sympathy with a calm smile that didn't reach his eyes, glossed as they were with sadness.
"Thank you for your concern, but I'm fine, really."
Satisfied, the other passengers swiftly returned his smile, turning back to the television, gasping as Zero declared the death of Viceroy Kalares, Lelouch more focused on collecting his things as he train slowed to a stop, and began making his way to the exit, looking out the window to see Ashford Academy right across the street.
And so, for now I return to my gilded cage, my prison of lies and false memories, to friends who don't remember, to her.... He clenched his fists again, almost shaking in rage at the thought of having lost her, almost letting his tears flow as he stepped off the train.
"This room shall be the first dominion of the USJ! Religion, ideology, race, these things will not matter! Being a citizen will have just one requirement: to carry out justice!"
To carry out justice...too true. His eyes snapped forward. I will carry out justice against those that have destroyed my sanctuary, who have violated my one haven of serenity and peace. Those who have taken my love from me. Her image again flashed into his mind:
Her mouth curled upward into a charming smile as he looked up into her face, arms wrapped around her waist, her eyes smoldering with passion and desire as she leaned down, about to kiss him.
He walked through the gate, looking upward to the clock as he began to dial his phone, heading for the gym, for Villetta, the Brittanian agent disguised as a teacher.
I'll need her to see that I am here, in order to prevent any suspicion from Rolo.
"Lelouch!"
Halting his fingers just before he sent the call, he turned at the sound of the voice, her voice, coming from a nearby window. Containing himself, he turned around, flashing a smile up at her.
"Oh, hey Prez! What's up?"
"Where have you been? Did you hear what just happened? Zero's back!"
He looked at her intently, the look of concern on her face, concern for him, almost making him lose his falsely calm demeanor.
"Yeah, but I have a more pressing matter to attend to right now, Ms. Villetta is going to kill me if I don't make up my PE class."
Noticing he was dressed in his gym outfit, Her look of concern changed to one of mock worry. "Oh, well then you better hurry, I saw her sharpening her battle-axe after you ran off, so just be careful, okay?"
He chuckled. "Okay Prez, I'll be sure to be careful." He turned back and started to run, calling over his shoulder. "See ya at the meeting later!"
Smiling, Milly ducked back inside, Lelouch letting out a sigh as he slowed to a walk, already tired from that slight amount of exertion, now allowing the tears that had been held in check to flow a little, pressing the send button on his phone and holding it to his ear, hearing it ring on the other end.
Milly....I swear that I will make him pay for what he did to you. He lifted his head, wiping his face with his hand as he walked through the doorway to the gym. I swear, upon the memory of my mother, I will restore your memories, and we will be together again.
He heard the phone connect, quickly putting on an air of false concern. "Rolo?"
End Chapter 1
A/N: So, what did you think? Please review!
