Chapter 1: Two Thoughts.
"Nunnaly, you will catch a cold if you would stay longer than necessary out here." Zero called as he walked towards the current ruler of the Empire of Britannia.
"Ah, gomen. I was just thinking of my brother and what he would say of the current events, Zero-sama." as she turned towards the enigmatic figure who was known to have led numerous victories, stalemates and some losses against Britannia a few years ago.
Peace was brought forth after Lelouch vi Britannia died and new legislations were made where the numbers and Britannians were made equal. The numbers also got their rightful names back.
Zero, ending his rule of tyranny as what most people currently know, ran the recent events through his head. The people, not knowing of his plan to have all hatred aimed at him to join the whole world together in peace, thought of him as a devil and a tyrant who killed those who disobeyed. Apparently, all did not work out well. There were dissident Britannians who rebel once in a while, Rebellions led by former barons and dukes, who's titles were stripped by Lelouch during his reign in an effort to enforce equality among the people. Malcontent uprisings sprouted like daisies at spring, bringing endless troubles to Zero as he and Nunnaly try to bring the world together in peace.
"At the moment, I would like to think that Lelouch would have me killed if I let you catch a cold in such dire times such as these." Zero answered as he knelt down offering his hand to the frail girl allowing her to grasp it and draw strength from him.
Nunnaly tightened her hold as she replied, "I know, it's just frustrating as it is right now. Onii-san died to bring me a gentle world, yet, we can barely keep it the way it should be. I thought he may be watching over us now and worrying about us."
A knock was heard and Zero called out "Who is it?"
The door opened revealing Sayoko, Nunnaly's maid and also a fervent follower of Zero's.
"Shitsurei shimasu, Zero-sama. I come to inform you that the council has gathered at the meeting hall and are now waiting for you and Nunnaly-sama." Sayoko said as she crossed the room towards Nunnaly to usher them towards the council.
Up until recently, there had been more and more meetings where the main concern is the increase of uprisings across the country and how it I currently draining resources and affecting Britannia's influence over other areas.
Nodding with a grim air, Zero threw his cape over his shoulder as he walked towards the council, followed y Nunnaly, who was being helped by Sayoko, towards the meeting room.
There will be decisions made, and most of them could prove difficult, and some of them could prove fatal.
Zero reached the door and inhaled deeply with one thing running in mind. "Lelouch, what would you do if you were here now?"