Disclaimer: I own nothing from Code Geass except for this story. Shout out to lovguru23 for his or her inspiring and very creative review! There have been others wanting a continuation of this former oneshot, but I guess yours was the one that broke the glass, if that makes sense.. haha! I felt like Lelouch when I read the review with the maniacal laughing and such. Anyway here I go! Wish me luck everyone!
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The night was dark and the sky was spotted with lingering puffs of clouds. Zero stood in the hand of a Knightmare piloted by his younger brother, Rolo, as he was brought down on the submarine's surface. No one else was in sight. The Knightmare glistened even in the night, illuminating its beauty and potential. The machine whirred as it landed on the submarine's surface. Zero jumped out of its cradled hand and touched down onto the cold metal. The Knightmare then launched itself into the sky, leaving Zero alone on the submarine. Inside, Rolo watched as his brother stood motionless from where he landed.

"Brother, your promise…"

"Yes, I will keep it," Zero replied through the intercom.

Zero stood still, facing the several Britannian Knightmares that hovered above him. They all belonged to the Knights of Rounds, an elite team of pilots that served under the emperor. The roaring ocean as it splashed against the submarine's sides surrounded them. He gazed out into the horizon and could see nothing but the vast, endless ocean before him. The sight was both breathtaking as well as humbling.

A familiar voice spoke through a Knightmare's intercom.

"You're going to cooperate with the Special Administrative Region of Japan?"

The voice belonged to Knight of Seven, Kururugi Suzaku. His voice was laced with doubt and skepticism. From past experiences and hardships, he knew better than to trust what Zero had to say. It was only reasonable to do so.

No, never again. I've lost too much from my mistakes. I don't want to lose any more! …Euphy…

Suzaku tightened his grip on the controls.

"That doesn't mean your sins can be erased though," he added bitterly. Static sounded before another voice called out his name.

"Suzaku…"

The chocolate-haired pilot quickly shifted his emerald eyes towards the intercom transmitter before staring straight ahead once again.

"I know. We'll retreat for now."

As promised, the three pilots shifted gears and headed back to base for further instructions.


"The Black Knights have re-submerged into the ocean, shall we pursue the Vincent instead?" a gruff voice announced. Viletta stood behind the row of chairs. With her arms crossed protectively over her chest, she eyed the various screens. She and her team were in the headquarters established under the Ashford Academy, analyzing the massive monitors and their projections.

"No, it won't be necessary," she responded. "For now, the search for C.C. will be suspended."

She ended the transmission and forcefully plopped down onto the chair behind her. Drops of sweat slowly trickled down her tan skin as she propped an elbow on the panel and leaned into her head. Her bright yellow eyes narrowed and she felt a sense of worry sweep over her.

I'm begging you Rolo, if you get caught then I'll be…

In the Ikaruga, the submarine that the Black Knights inhabited, the main staff gathered in a room to discuss matters about Zero and his sudden decision. One of the members started off by questioning Zero's motive by joining the SAZ. Toudou shifted and turned his attention towards the composed man beside him.

"Ohgi…" he whispered. Ohgi immediately turned to face him.

"What is it?"

"If Zero's decision does not benefit the Japanese…" he trailed off, shooting him a warning glare. His eyes narrowed and his face hardened—a look which had Ohgi feeling a little unsettled.

"Toudou-san!" Ohgi called out incredulously.

He saw how the commander's eyes were stern and knew that at the first sign of trouble, he would eliminate their leader. At that moment, a door nearby slid open and a slim figure walked through. At once, everyone's attention fell upon the mysterious figure as he continued his way towards the crowd. Kallen was the first to speak.

"Zero, you—"

"Lord Zero! Making your newlywed wait so much!" Kaguya piped in, eagerly running towards the man and embracing him. Almost as if running on pure instinct, Zero returned her embrace, mainly to prevent her from falling. Kaguya released her hold and stepped back, still grinning from ear to ear.

"Princess Kaguya, it comforts me to see you still possess your usual energy."

"Same to you, Lord Zero, always surprising everyone like that, saying that we're going to participate in the Special Administrative Region of Japan." Her emerald eyes shone brightly as she stared up at the masked man.

"Y-yeah what's all that about?" Ohgi hesitantly added. Tamaki decided to add his two cents in as well.

"Like I said, we'll pretend we took their bait and kick some Britannian asses!" He suggested while casually flipping his hand. Zero paused for a brief moment before responding.

"Fight and fight… and then what?" he coolly asked. Everyone, taken back by his question immediately gasped and their bodies stiffened.

"Hold it! You're not telling us to make up with them, are you?" Tamaki yelled.

"Or is there a way we can do this without fighting?" Ohgi intervened. Like dominoes, one came after another. Adding to Ohgi's comment and to his own curiosity, Toudou questioned Zero.

"Do you intend to change this nation from within Britannia? We fight for independence—"

"Toudou…what are Japanese?" Zero rebutted.

Humiliated and unable to answer his question, Toudou bit back his words, glaring fiercely at the masked man.

Hmph, to back down in the name of the Japanese is expected of Toudou.

Zero then stepped forward and headed towards a door behind the crowd. Everyone's eyes were on him as he inputted the code and the steel door parted, quickly disappearing into the walls, and revealing a luxurious room. Just before he stepped through the doorway, he swirled around and faced the marveling crowd.

"I will begin preparations for the plan regarding the SAZ. All of you, prepare the Knightmares and scout for any enemies until my plan is put into action. Alert me at once if an enemy is in sight."

He then turned his head towards the red-haired woman that stood not too far away from him.

"Q-1, please follow me into the quarters. There are supplies that I need you to store and distribute amongst the team and I need your input on my plans. As pilot of the Guren and Ace of the Black Knights, you are a great asset to the mission if you are successful."

Kallen, shocked and secretly elated that Lelouch—Zero acknowledged her, hesitantly stepped forward. She desperately tried to hide the soft blush that spread across her cheeks from the others watching her. The woman gradually regained her composure and strutted towards the man standing in the doorway. She looked up him, trying to see behind the mask and decipher his securely held emotions.

"Kallen…" Ohgi called out.

She turned to face him, seeing the obvious concern in his eyes and his furrowed brows. Not another word was verbally exchanged between the two, but they seemed to be able to understand each other perfectly.

-There's nothing to worry about, Ohgi, I'll be fine. Zero is our leader and I'm captain of his personal squad. If anything, I'll be the one protecting him!

-That's great and all, but that's not my main concern. I'm worried that you, a growing woman, is going to be alone with a man; a man that you don't even know! How can I not be troubled? I promised Naoto that I'd take care of you!

-Thank you, Ohgi, for your concern. I'm happy that you've been looking after me as if I were your own sister and I'm glad Naoto-nii chan became friends with someone as wonderful as you, but I need to go.

-…Alright. I'll let you go with him, but promise me you'll be careful, okay?

-I promise. Don't worry! I can hold up on my own. Thanks again, Ohgi, for everything.

Just like that, their mental dispute was over. Kallen flashed him a gentle smile before she headed inside. Lelouch shifted his body sideways, allowing her to enter first before entering himself. The steel door reappeared from whence it came and shut behind them, cutting the two off from peering eyes. From behind the door, the rest of the Black Knights were mumbling to themselves. Finally, a commanding voice ordered them to do fulfill their duties and carry out Zero's orders. Muffled sounds of shifting feet slowly faded away. Lelouch closed his eyes and let out an inward sigh and gripped the front of the mask. A soft whir hummed from the mask as Lelouch removed it from his head, revealing a shock of black hair and brilliant crimson and violet eyes. The Geass embedded in his crimson eye shone brightly in contrast to the other.

"Now that we're safe from intruders, let's get started, shall we?"

Lelouch deftly placed the contact onto his left eye as his hand swept over his face. He blinked a couple times before heading towards what looked like a back room. Kallen, who was watching him, followed closely behind with her blue eyes locked onto the floor. It was not long until a whooshing sound shook her out of her thoughts and a gloved hand reached out and tilted her head upwards. Deep, blue eyes made contact with piercing violet. She gasped at his sudden touch and froze on the spot.

"Is there something bothering you?" his velvety voice asked.

He peered into her eyes, searching for an answer. Kallen then took notice of the situation; the two were less than an arm's reach apart and he was gently angling her head towards himself. Recollections of the night they shared a kiss rushed into her mind and she stepped, or rather, yanked herself out of his grasp. Her abrupt action had him lift his brows and brought a questioning look in his eyes. He dropped his hand down to his side and stared blankly at his red-haired subordinate, waiting for her to explain herself.

"No, nothing's wrong. It's just…are you really going to join the SAZ? Can we even trust those Britannians? What if the incident like the one with the Massacre Princess happens again?"

The side of Lelouch's face slightly twitched when his half-sister, Euphy was mentioned, especially in such a negative light.
Euphy…I'm sorry your name is tarnished in history's eyes. It's my fault. If I was more careful with my words and the power of the Geass, you would still be here today.

Lelouch subconsciously tightened his fists and looked away from Kallen's questioning gaze.

"That won't ever happen again," He muttered under his breath.

He made eye contact again, this time, a determined disposition dominated his expression.

"If all goes well, this will solve all of Japanese problems without bloodshed."

Lelouch extended a gloved hand to her.

"Come. We have work to do."

Kallen was at first hesitant, feeling an unfamiliar gentleness exude from his body. She looked up at his face and saw soft eyes settle upon her. A gentle smile crossed his face.

Is this man the cold, calculating Zero that we've known him to be?

Nevertheless, she slowly raised her hand and gently laid it onto his. Lelouch firmly gripped the frail-looking hand and led her further into the room, where stacks of boxes lay in the corner and on the dashboard. There were so many that they covered the entire corner like vines.

"These are all the extra supplies that we were able to get before we submerged. About a quarter of them are for later use and the others are to be distributed within the members of the Black Knights." He pointed to the large containers bolted above.

"Those are where that quarter will be stored. I've taken the liberty to mark them with an X. It's important that you treat them with care."

Kallen stood with her mouth slightly agape and was confounded at the amount of boxes she had to store and to distribute.

"Here's where you start."

She barely caught his words, whipping her head towards him incredulously.

"You're not helping?"

"No, I must refine my plans and prepare for the meeting. I'm sure an able woman like you can be up to it."

A smug smirk graced his face at her dumbfounded expression. He then glided over to a nearby chair, casually sitting down and propping his arms in front. Kallen was still where he left her, eyes furrowed and fists partially tightened. An irritated growl rumbled in her throat, but she let go of her thoughts and began to work. She muttered a series of profanities under her breath as she grabbed a couple of sturdy boxes to stand on and began placing the designated cartons in the containers.

Damn Lelouch. For a moment I thought you were human, but I see that isn't the case! The lazy bastard!

She nimbly climbed up and pushed the first box into the spacious hangars while Lelouch sat a foot away, observing from the corner of his eyes. He mindlessly looked over in her direction; any man in his position would revel at how her slender body moved to and fro but his mind was occupied with other matters. With everything going on, frivolous things such as his desires were promptly put in the backseat. He delved deeper and deeper into his thoughts, smiling without realizing it.
My plan is coming together rather nicely. With this, I will obtain power never before seen!


One by one, the boxes disappeared into the hangar as Kallen diligently worked in silence, mixed with an occasional grunt. Sweat trickled down her body from the intense labor, but was elated at finally finishing. She let out a relieved sigh as she wiped the sweat from her forehead with the back of her arm. She untied her black uniform jacket that was tied securely around her waist.

"Yosh! It's all done!" She exclaimed in relief.

"I'm curious, what are inside these boxes?" she asked as she jumped down to the floor.

"They are the key parts of my plan. The content of these boxes will save the lives of millions from being further oppressed by the Holy Britannian Empire."

He stood up, emanating a powerful aura. His steely glare returned as he held the bulky mask in his gloved hand. At once, the shock of ebony hair and merciless violet eyes disappeared behind the mask.

"We don't have much time to waste. Gather everyone on the main deck and I'll explain the plan."

"Mm," she nodded. Her figure was a blur as she rushed out the door.


The massive platform, filled with 1 million Japanese dressed in Zero's iconic attire, was sailing towards the Chinese Federation. Previously, Zero and the Eunuch Generals made an agreement to allow the exiled Japanese to inhabit the off-shore island.
"The ice around the platform drifted away as it was crushed under the platform's force. Zero stood on the top deck, overlooking the endless, icy sea and occasionally observed the "liberated" Japanese's movements. Earlier, the Black Knights and the million exiled citizens were successful in leaving the country as a mass through Zero's timing and coordination. Now they were all heading towards a country that was willing to take them in, waiting in anticipation of freedom. The chilly air sent shivers down his skin as the masked man glanced behind at the diminishing land that was once Japan.

Suzaku, if it were not for your stubborn heroism, these Japanese would have died at the hands of another Britannian force. Due to your gentle nature and sense of justice, you let everyone, including me escape.

Lelouch grinned menacingly at the mental image.

This is going more smoothly than I thought. At this rate, I'll be able to put my plans into action before Britannia can even lift a finger.

He set his sights downward and watched as the Japanese removed their masks and reunited with their friends and family. Slowly, clusters were forming as everyone started to embrace each other and cry in joy. Cries of elation echoed in the air and rang in the ears of anyone nearby.

Toudou and his unit were setting up a soup kitchen while Ohgi and the others were servicing the exiled citizens. Lelouch continued to gaze on, feeling a sick, nostalgic feeling in his heart. Out of the blue, he felt unbelievably tired and urgently wanted to retreat to his quarters.

Calculating the remaining time to reach the Chinese Federation, he assured himself that he would have plenty of time to rest. The masked man exited from the deck and headed inside. The light started to fade as he ventured further and spotted Kallen running about. She noticed him as well and stopped in her tracks.

"Zero do you need something from me?"

A small metallic toolbox was cradled in her hands. Her arms were tense and her body was arched backwards from the weight. Her Black Knight jacket was crinkled as it was draped over her shoulder, clinging onto her as it was on the verge of falling.

"Not yet. For the time being, I will resign to my quarters until we reach the border."

She nodded. "We'll notify you when something comes up."

Without another word, Lelouch strode past Kallen and went to search for his quarters. After wounding through several corridors, he finally approached the familiar door and inputted the code. His body felt increasingly sluggish as he forcibly dragged his feet to move. He quickly removed his mask and set it neatly onto the stand beside him before plopping down onto the couch. He stretched his arms and legs before settling, but then a voice interrupted him.

"Are you so confident in your plans that you're being so relaxed right now?"
Lelouch shot his body upright and peered over the top of the couch. Casually sitting on the chair was C.C. cuddling with her Cheese-kun plush doll. Her long green hair was splayed over the doll and her slender arms wrapped around its middle. Her thin, white clothes loosely hung over her body. Radiant yellow eyes stared blankly as she nestled her cheek onto the top of the doll's head.

"Nothing else can be done until we land. What, I can't even take a break?" he teased.

"The Chinese won't take so kindly to those types of words" she replied coolly.

"I don't need to hear that from a witch," he calmly responded before lowering his head onto the couch arm. He heard C.C. softly scoff before she stood up and left the room.

"In that case, I'm not needed. I'll be here when you decide to ask me to take part in your mission," she trailed off, but was just loud enough to be heard.

Lelouch closed his eyes, allowing himself to be caught in sleep's lulling hands and slowly drifted into a peaceful slumber until...

He jolted at the sound of what seemed to be scraping metal. The static of the intercom sounded and immediately caught his attention. He sat erect, waiting for the news to come through. He stared intently at the intercom with bated breath.

"Zero, we have spotted Chinese Federation territory not too far north. We should be arriving on Penglai Island in about 40 minutes."
Lelouch attached the speaker onto his ear and pushed the transmission button.

"I understand. Keep matters peaceful until we land: we don't want to have to deal with a mass riot."


The Ikaruga finally reached Penglai Island. The main doors opened and a stream of excited Japanese poured out and dispersed. Everyone was gathering their belongings; the youthful men lugged the rations onto the pier. Young children burst out in happiness at finally reaching solid land while the older ones helped carry bundles of supplies in their arms.

Lelouch watched as everyone exited the platform while clusters of children ran about. Toudou and the rest of the Black Knights reestablished their kitchen shack nearby and made preparations for the incoming cargo. He faintly heard Ohgi requesting the help of the members nearby to move the Knightmares from the dock. The huddled group of men complied and was soon out of sight.

Lelouch placed the mask over his head and strode out the door. Judging from the hollow echoes that resonated in the corridors, the platform and submarine were mostly devoid of humans. He then saw Kallen strolling by, carrying a large sack out the main entrance. The masked youth quickened his pace just in time to catch up to her before she stepped onto the pier. She jolted at the surprise, but didn't utter a word. The two walked side by side as everyone around them rejoiced.

"A conference room has been prepared for the Black Knights. Should we all have a meeting?" she asked.

"No, let them enjoy the freedom they have right now. They will need all the energy they can get for the toil that will come soon."

A young Japanese man approached Kallen and took the sack from her hands and sauntered towards the pile of gathered supplies. She politely thanked the man before walking in the opposite direction. Lelouch felt an unknown feeling well up as he slightly glowered at the man who relieved the bundle from Kallen. From the corner of his eyes, he shot a glare at the back of the man's head.

"Zero, I'm guessing you'd like to know where the conference room is. Let me show you the way."

"Alright."

The two veered into another direction and headed towards a tall, steel building that towered over the island: the perfect place for a watch post. The door hissed open and Kallen and Lelouch stepped inside. The sky was still bright outside; rays of light that penetrated the windows illuminated the room. Lelouch looked around and saw wires strewn over the floor and a large, green costume head nearby. Without him noticing, she slipped the thick uniform jacket off and threw it onto the desk beside her.

Kallen approached several monitors and analyzed their screens. Lelouch finally noticed that the heavy jacket that adorned her shoulders was nowhere in sight, revealing slender, milky-white shoulders. She wore a yellow spaghetti strap half-top paired with her usual black uniform shorts. Her faded purple knee-high leggings wrinkled as she moved about. Stealing a look at the side of her face, he took note of her exhausted expression.

Even though Lelouch wore the Zero mask over his face, he tore his wandering eyes away from her body and forced them to gaze out the window. A hissing sound reached their ears and they simultaneously whipped their bodies around to see who had entered. A wave of blonde hair tied tightly into a pony tail caught their attention; determined topaz eyes were fixed onto Zero as the tall figure stood in the middle of the doorway. It was Diethard. Kallen bit back her words and turned to observe the monitors.

"Zero, I have completed reviewing the offer candidates," the blonde man reported. "You will be using the Ikaruga for now then?"

"Correct. Now, as for the one responsible for domestic affairs…"

"I understand." He interrupted. "I will make sure there is cooperation with the information management section and build around that. Excuse me then."

Diethard walked down the lit corridor with the door closing shut behind him. All the while, Kallen's finger repeatedly tapped on the desk. At the sound of the door securing, she immediately turned to the man beside her.

"Can we trust him?" she asked with obvious concern. Lelouch approached the control panel and tinted the windows. The clear sky was dimmed and light was nearly shut out from the room.

"He used his own discretion with Sayoko back then…" she added, the suspicion evident in her voice.

"It actually makes it easier to read his thoughts now."

"Eh?"

Lelouch reached up to his face and grabbed the helmet. The back that covered his neck rose and disappeared. His pitch-black hair slowly began to appear from under the mask. He tilted his head up to the ceiling as if all the answers were pasted onto the tiles.

"That man is trying to make the symbol of Zero into a god. One can predict his actions from that train of thought. Besides, as far as media manipulation goes, he is a rare person of utmost talent."

He set down the heavy helmet on the work desk and sat down on the floor with his head leaning into his bare hand. The black cloth that covered half his face was pulled down, blending in with the rest of his neckwear. Kallen turned her back to Lelouch and leapt onto the top of the desk that lined the entire inner wall. A foot was planted onto a metal cube for support. She reached up and unlocked a small metal panel on the ceiling, revealing a series of flashing lights and switches. She kept her grip on the lid with one hand and began to recalibrate the controls with the other.

"Do you really plan on taking over the capital of the Chinese Federation?"

"In a method of not becoming invaders. If Luo Yang falls into our hands, then the conditions for defeating Britannia will almost be met." He replied. Kallen stopped her work to stare at the man below her. Unknowingly, her blue eyes softened as she observed him.

Guess he's all right now.

Flashbacks of the night Lelouch almost surrendered to the lure of Refrain dominated her mind. It wasn't even that long ago. Images of a desolate Lelouch sitting hunched over with the refrain pump propped in his hand stood out within the flashback.

I was really worried about what would happen to him back there. What would've become of him if I didn't happen to come by in time?

"What's the matter?" a low voice asked, cutting into her thoughts.

"Eh?" Kallen jolted and leaned backwards. Her foot that leaned on the metal cube below dug into the corner and slipped, toppling the cube as well as losing her own balance.

"Waahh!" she yelled as she fell. With the prowess resembling a cat, she flipped her body over in the air and extended her arms to break her fall.

"Huh?"

Lelouch, surprised, broke his chain of thought and briefly glanced up to find a blue-eyed woman falling with outstretched arms towards him. There was a loud crash as the cube bounced off the floor and the two bodies collided. Groans from the two quickly followed. Kallen's clear, blue eyes shook anxiously as they stared into Lelouch's wide violet eyes. She had fallen and somehow ended up straddling him, with their faces positioned in a very close proximity. Her somewhat clenched hands were just on either side of Lelouch's head, feeling strands his black hair tickle her fingers.

Their noses touched and their shaky breaths fanned each other's faces. Silky red hair mixed beautifully with black. Their chests rose and fell evenly as they occasionally brushed against each other. Lelouch, staring with enlarged eyes, noticed in the corner of his retinal, a shoulder strap from her top that was hanging loosely from her triceps. He immediately took notice that her legs were straddling him, lightly pressing against his waist. The pressure from her legs squeezed his sides, but despite the weight on him, was strangely pleasurable.

Her body exuded a warmth that he never felt before. It felt comfortable and reassuring to him, almost like it was meant to be. Although he knew it was merely accidental, in that moment he saw her in an entirely different light. Whether it was true or not, in his assessment of her, she seemed to open herself up to him more. As they spent more time together, she began to depend on him. He found himself craving more every time.

Kallen's eyes softened as she slowly stretched out her arms, subconsciously arching her back while lifting her upper body further away from him. As she moved above him, his hawk-like eyes moved along with her, never breaking contact.

"Tell me, Lelouch," She whispered in a gentle voice. "Why did you come back?"

The captured man's previously wide eyes reverted back to its original state. In a calm voice he spoke.

"Kallen, when all of this is over, would you come back to Ashford with me?"

She gasped at his unexpected request.
What does he mean by come back? Is there a secret meaning to his words? Or is he just asking me to return to the school to resume our 'normal' lives?

While her mind was filled with endless questions and assumptions, she didn't notice Lelouch move to prop himself up on his elbows. The distance that she had put between them disappeared in an instant as he gradually rose; their faces were now just inches apart. In a daze, Kallen, who was gazing down on Lelouch's face a moment ago saw yellow-lined, rich navy-blue cloth in its place. The handkerchief that was always wrapped around Zero's neck seemed to invade her vision.

Kallen realized that he had moved into a more compromising position and felt a creeping blush sweep over her cheeks. She swiftly tilted her head up in search for Lelouch's face, but unexpectedly met heavily lidded eyes examining her. Even when his violet eyes were not fully open, Kallen could still feel traces of his piercing glare bore into her, but this was somewhat different. The detached stare he once held in the past steadily melted and was replaced with a tender expression. He raised a hand and stroked the back of her head, lightly twirling strands of her hair in his fingers. He parted his lips in an attempt to speak.

"I…"

DING DONG.

"Lord Zero, please come to the Ikaruga right away, we have a problem!" a female voice gushed over the intercom.

Shocked from the unexpected interruption, the two scrambled and hurriedly untangled themselves. As soon as they were free, they rushed out to the main deck.


"What? A marriage of convenience?" Zero exclaimed. Kaguya nodded in confirmation.

"An invitation to the ceremony was sent to the Sumeragi Concern. The bride is Empress Tianzi, the symbol of the Chinese Federation. She wanted to invite me as a friend."

A low, male voice intervened.

"And the groom is Britannia's First Prince—"

"Some guy named Odysseus," Rakshata finished.

"The plan we have prepared will not be ready, time-wise… it can't be that the Eunuch Generals…"

"No, it was a move by Britannia."

"Then we're…" Ohgi started.

"The worst-case scenario," Zero completed. Behind the mask, Lelouch's glowing eyes shook in frustration.

Damn, I had planned on controlling Tianzi before this happened. To think that the mediocre prince would be used this early…

"Zero, behind this…"

"Indeed, there is another man. A chance to resolve the icy relationship between the Chinese Federation and Britannia in one fell swoop… a man that played such a devil-like move. Prince Schneizel," Zero concluded.

Everyone in the room gasped at hearing the name.

"Prince Schneizel? He's the one behind all this?" a woman asked.

Everyone began to talk amongst themselves. Kallen ignored their jabber and focused on Zero, trying to decipher his thoughts underneath his emotionless mask. Ceasing the incessant mumbling, Zero stood up from his seat and passionately extended an arm in front of his body, calling for their undivided attention.

"However the plan may twist and turn, it shall not fail!" He declared. He then turned towards the princess nearby.

"Kaguya, I'd be honored to attend to the wedding as your guest."
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Omg this took forever! Anyway, as you readers know, I've decided to continue this story. In advanced, I'd like to say that it will be a while until another chapter will be updated, mainly due to studies and lack of story flow to fit into those Lelouch/Kallen moments. Thank you to all my loyal fans! Until next time!
- topearsXXVII

[I felt that I wanted you new readers to know that the first 3 chapters or so are very heavily based on canon. If you don't like that sort of thing, you can skip over to Ch. 5. Be warned though, there might be some content in those 3 chapters that you'd might want to look over before skipping over it! Try to bear with the choppy story flow until I believe Ch. 8 or 9. I hope you decide to continue until the very end; thanks for the support, everyone!]