AN: Hello everyone and thank for giving this story a chance. This is a special request from ObeliskX, who has nicely given me the opportunity to bring this idea to life and more importantly waited patiently for me to finally get this done. Thank you so much and I hope it turns out well. Now, let's begin with the 'prologue'… I hope you readers enjoy! :)
P.S. Sorry for any mistakes I may have missed.
Chapter 1: The Nuisance of a Geass User
Here they go again. It's the same inconvenience and unreasonable fight between two very skilled pilots of unique Knightmare frames. A battle between the Guren and the Lancelot. Before the horn of battle abruptly sounded, Zero and the Black Knights were simply trying to handle their own business by possibly securing the Chinese Federation and have them join their side, but no… their plans have ceased to a halt because someone just had to interfere at the right moment. The same person who pinches Lelouch's skin irritably. The one who has perfect timing for the Britannian army.
Suzaku Kururugi.
His old friend always magically catch him by surprise.
"Lelouch, don't you think we should move?" C.C. asked, keeping her eyes glued on the two Knightmares that went against each other in a heated battle. The rest of the Black Knights were off at a far enough distance to hold off any other Britannians that tried to get to Zero, but as for Suzaku and Kallen… they've been fighting a bit too close for comfort.
Making the cliff of the forests edge undeniably terrifying beyond all means if they fell over for the Witch and Warlock.
"Do you think Kallen can hold him off?" Lelouch studied hard at the scene before them. "It appears that Suzaku is overwhelming."
"Really Lelouch?" the green-haired beauty turned around to him with a glare. "I seriously doubt that that is the real issue here. Do you have any idea where we're at?"
Averting his gaze away to meet her golden hues, a single ebony brow lifted and he asked, "What do mean? Is this the same area you were trying to avoid the other day?"
"Yes, and it's best if we—"
"C.C. move!" Lelouch commanded when a huge flash of white and gold came into view; but because Witch failed to act fast enough, Suzaku's Lancelot bumped into them with great force, nearly knocking them down completely. "Get us out of here."
"I'm trying." C.C. pressed ruptured buttons before taking hold of the controls, but when she tired to pilot… a loud snap along with a clink easily echoed within the cockpit. And in that moment... time froze for them both. "Lelouch…"
"Please don't tell me—"
"We have some severe technical difficulties." She nervously laughed. Looking up once more to the red and white Knightmares fiercely fighting as they speedily headed in her and Lelouch direction, C.C. turned out of her seat and climbed up until she reached and idly sat on Lelouch's lap facing him.
A fresh blush started dusting his cheeks when wrapped her arms around his shoulders.
"Uh-what—"
"Put your mask on… it's going to be a bumpy ride."
Not a single moment after she had said that a huge silver arm that belonged to the Guren cut through the air, and what was meant for protection from Suzaku's rampant charge actually hit their Knightmare frame forcefully upon his impact. Only this time they were successfully knocked clean right off the edge of the cliff, the very cliff they feared of going over before.
Lelouch instinctively wrapped his arms around C.C.'s slender frame as the free-fall and weightless sensation uncomfortably tickled throughout his body before forming inside his gut. His heart raced even faster when he looked out their view and saw both the Lancelot and Guren free-falling also. Crumples of rocks fell and in that moment when his hand tingled and tightly held onto C.C. shirt… he knew the impact is going to be hard. Shutting his eyes tightly to complete darkness— a loud crash thundered in his ears and his and C.C.'s body jolted slightly out of the seat upon landing, knocking the wind out of them.
C.C. let out a small yelp and he a groaned when his head brutally hit the back of his seat and instantly sent an electric shockwave of sharp pain in his head and all over his nerves for a strong moment. Shrapnel rained down on the Witch and Warlock and colorful wires dangled from above.
Coughing a little, Lelouch asked, "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine." pulling away from him slightly, she didn't make any hesitations to pull out the broken metal that impaled her left side. Her face contorted into pain as she pulled out the piece that surprisingly dug itself deep inside. "Damn…"
"Come on, let's get out of here." Lelouch found his mask, put it on, and found a small opening among the debris for him and C.C. to escape the Gawain. Helping her up, he threw her arm over his shoulder and looked to where Kallen and Suzaku were still fighting. They've fallen pretty far from where they had been. The area around was like a cave of wonders that opened to the cloudy sky. Stones and rocks that were covered in vines was their scenery along with the small waterfall that gave the disillusionment of an enchanting place.
"Lelouch, we have to get out of this area quick." C.C. hastily said then moaned in pain, holding onto her bloodied side firmly. "He can't know that you're here, nonetheless with me."
"Who?" Lelouch shifted her slightly and when she pointed to their left side, he followed her direction only to see a huge stone wall with a discolored Geass sigil on it. Easy to miss if you haven't seen the symbol before. "Is that what we've been looking for?"
"No, it's nothing special. This area… this secret place we fell into belongs to a man who lives here. He's of no importance and I seriously doubt he'll ever be a threatening enemy, but you have to stay out of his reach."
"Why? If you doubt he'll ever be my enemy then why should I be afraid?"
"Because his Geass—"
"Really C.C.? Is that how you're going to describe me to your new friend?"
A sly and sinister voice came from behind and sent immediate goosebumps along Lelouch's arms and chills down his spine. Glancing over his shoulder, he could see someone was behind him, though when he turned around to face him… he observed the man with caution.
The invasive man seemed to be around his early thirties. He has a long scar across his right cheek, deep and dark brown eyes, and he wore a ragged hooded cloak that easily fit him loose and draped over his body from his head to toes.
"Who are you?" Lelouch asked sternly, stepping back whilst holding onto C.C.
"I think I should be the one asking you that." the mysterious man's smile frighteningly quirked into a eerily wide grin. "But you don't have to explain yourself, judging from what little I heard… I now know that you're one of dear C.C.'s new contractor."
"Loke, what do you want?" The beauty asked and the strange man's smile widened.
"Nothing really. Ever since I was banned out of my country and washed up here, I haven't had any fun in a really long time." he looked at C.C. and the man supporting her before glaring over at the two Knightmare Frame fighters who were now arguing. "Well, it appears as if I have three new toys to play with for a while… what do you say C.C.? Care to watch the show? After all, they don't call me, The Trickster User, for no reason."
The man removed his good to reveal his icy white hair and his eyes that were once dark now brightened with Geass sigil in both his eyes.
Sending her heart in a frenzy, the man isn't an insane murder like he used to be, but his Geass is such an nuisance and she and Lelouch can't afford to waste any time with his game.
"How about I give everyone here a ten second head start. It's only fair don't you think?"
Lelouch scoffed, "If you think I feel threatened then—"
"Lelouch, I want to run now… As fast as you can."
"C.C—"
"Ten… Nine... Eight—"
"Just run Lelouch!" C.C. pulled away and shoved him in the direction where he could escape. Hesitating for a fraction of a second, Lelouch knew for certain that she would be okay and ran as fast as his weak legs could carry him.
"Seven… Six… Five."
"Loke you're such an ass." The Witch rudely commented, giving him glare before sitting on the ground, unable to take the pain from the wound. As she watched and secretly hope he would get away in time, her heart started pumping rather briskly at the thought of Lelouch being effected by his Geass. Honestly, who cares if this happens to Kallen and Suzaku… Lelouch just can't be mixed up in all this trickster's nonsense.
"Four… Three…" Loke popped his fingers excitedly and sat on the ground with C.C.
Already out of breath from the few meters he ran, he hoarsely yelled, "Kallen, get out of here!" He continued to run, only looking back to see if the Guren pilot had heard him.
"Zero?" Kallen confusingly called then swiftly pulled away from the never-ending fight with the Lancelot and started racing towards her leader, holding out a hand to pick him up when she got closer.
"Two… One..."
C.C. released a elongated sigh… they've lost.
It's time to play his game.
The white-haired man turned to C.C. and softly says, "Zero."
His wide-ranged Geass activated, covering the whole area below and then— silence. No more noise from the pilots in the Knightmares, Kallen and Suzaku were now unconscious and the slow-running man flopped to the ground abruptly. His weight easily bringing him down to gravity's will.
"It's been so long since I last used my Geass, I wasn't even sure if I could cover this area."
"Your average Geass range is 800 meters right?"
"It sure is, but—" the man stood from his spot, patting down his cloth free from any dirt that stuck to him. "I hope you have fun with your new playmates. I don't have as much control of my Geass like I used too, so who knows how long they'll stay like that."
C.C. rolled her eyes and also stood from her spot. "Why are you even doing this? Is this some sort of vengeance against me and V.V.?"
Straining his voice surprisingly, "What? Of course not!" he started to walk away in another direction, "It's just for entertainment C.C. I have no personal vendetta against you." waving a hand goodbye, "I hope to see you again soon. I especially look forward to seeing your friends."
He laughed and like the wind, he disappeared.
Pinching the bridge of her nose, C.C. mindlessly walk through the calm area and after a while when she finally reached Lelouch's side, she scanned her surroundings before carefully removing Lelouch's helmet to see if the Geass had taken effect yet.
"Loke has definitely lost his touch…" The beauty ran her hand through her companion's silky-raven hair. "Lelouch, you're in for a rude awakening tomorrow."
AN: So how was it? Good, Alright, Bad? I'm really excited for this, so cross my fingers that I can pull this off. It's a bit short, but from here on out chapters should be longer. I hope it grabbed your attention/interest. Feel free to let me know what you think, comment, ask questions, review, etc. Until next chapter!
P.S.S. Next update will be on 7/8/17
(Sorry for the inconvenience, but I have to take the month of June off. But! Once July starts, updates will be happening regularly. XD)
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