Chapter 2 - Leaving An Impression
She waited for them in the dining room, playing with her Guren and Lancelot action figures. It was strange for a girl to play with those kind of toys, but maybe its just her blood to really like Knightmares. Who knows? Maybe she'll become an ace pilot like her father and aunt.
As soon as she heard her parents talk in the living room, she ran to their side and hugged them. She was able to reach Nunnally's neck, but not Suzaku's. She quickly pulled her father's arm until her's reached his neck as well. Her hair was short and dark-brown, much like her father's. It was spiked with gel, like her idol. She has that gentle smile like her mother has which gives anyone we sees it with a positive aura. Almost every physical trait of Suzaku and Nunnally was in her, except her eyes. She did not have his father's emerald eyes. She had violet eyes, but not like her mother's. It was more dark and deep than Nunnally's light and warm eyes but it resembled someone they were close to. The moment they saw her eyes for the first time, they knew that the name they gave her was the right one.
"Playing with action figures isn't lady-like, Lulu." said Suzaku as he carries Lulu.
"Being lady-like is boring, Dad. I don't like it." Lulu was pouting. They knew she had that rebellious attitude, like her uncle. Suzaku smiled back at her.
"And designing your hair like that won't attract cute boys, baby." said Nunnally as she tries to pull down Lulu's hair.
"Not you too, Mom. I want to be like Aunt Kally. Tough, intimidating, and strong. Boys can wait. I'll become the best Knightmare pilot in the world!"
Suzaku and Nunnally laughed. Lulu was turning red, frustrated.
"What's so funny, Mom? You too, Dad."
"Your Aunt Kally really left a big impression on you since your last birthday celebration, didn't it?" said Suzaku.
"It sure did!" said Lulu, playing with Guren and Lancelot again, remembering that wonderful day.
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It was a cold afternoon on the 20th of December in 2025 when the celebration of Lulu's 4th birthday in the palace was interrupted by a huge explosion. Zero quickly ran and grabbed Lulu and her playmate and carried them to a safer place.
"Security, what was that?" said Zero as he turned on his communicator. No response.
The guests were evacuated by Gino and Anya. Jeremiah took Nunnally in a safer place as well.
"Dad? What's happening" asked Lulu. She was crying.
"I don't know. But stay close to me, alright?" Suzaku wanted to head outside and shoot down the people responsible for this. He didn't want to see Lulu cry, especially on her birthday.
"Don't worry." said the young boy.
"Me and Uncle Suzu are here. We'll protect you." Lulu smiled, blushing a little too. Suzaku was smiling.
"Lord Zero!" shouted Jeremiah.
"I'll bring Miss Lulu to Her Highness. Meanwhile, bring Lance to the Knightmare hangar. Lloyd is going berserk there. He needs to know if his son is safe."
"My dad? Uncle, what happened to him?"
"His caring about you too much right now. We need to go there immediately." said Zero as he carries Lance. Jeremiah then carries Lulu.
"Be careful, my Lord." said Jeremiah.
"You too." they then part their ways. Lulu and Lance looked at each other. Lulu was crying again as she was separated from them. But Lance gave her a gentle smile and spoke. The explosions were getting louder and Lulu could only read his lips.
Don't worry. We'll be back for you.
Lance read her lips too.
You better. Be careful.
x
Jeremiah and Lulu made it to the bunker. Suzaku was still runnning while carrying Lance. He had to avoid falling rocks and broken glasses. He needs to keep Lance unharmed or Lloyd will get much worse. They finally made it outside. Suzaku quickly covered Lance's eyes. The whole security team was killed. Blood everywhere, bodies immolated. Then suddenly, a black Sutherland was facing them. It aimed at them. Suzaku looked at the logo at the right shoulder plate of the Sutherland.
"Damocles Uprising?" Suzaku said to himself. Then the speaker was set on by the pilot.
"Supreme Commander Zero. It's time for you die! Say your pra-"
Suddenly, a flash of red came. And in that moment, the Sutherland was cut in half. Its wings expanding, the right arm ready to charge, and the aura of Zero's Ace was felt within the bunker and the hangar. The soldiers cheered and the guests applauded. Lulu was watching the skies as Guren soared.
"Sorry that I'm late for the party, guys!" Kallen said in Guren's speakers.
"Looks like I came just in time though. Let's end this conflict immediatly. I'm hungry."
Sup guys! Some news about me. Haha.
I'm moving to my apartment later and they haven't installed any internet connections there. So, I'll update as soon as I can.
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- Alexander Drent
