Pairing: Ohgi x Lelouch

Summary: The equinox flower symbolized bewitching, unluckiness, grief, parting, and death. Falling in love with an amnesiac Zero; Ohgi wonders if this is Mother Nature's way of teaching him that even the most inauspicious of her creations are still beautiful.

Disclaimer: Sunrise owns Code Geass and all I own is this piece of fan fiction and I make no money writing this whatsoever. So please don't sue me.

Warnings: M-Rated for pr0n, and if I need remind you – Lelouch is a minor, but I'm sure you're willing to overlook that you clicked on the link to read this story. Oh, and take a look at the paring… if that's not your cup of wasabi, please do not read any further and blame me later that you had to gouge out your eyeballs with sporks (if you did, can I have them?)

Additional Warnings: Weirdness. OOCness. Written in spare of the moment, like always, so expect tons of grammar and spelling errors.


Part 2

No incoming calls.

No new messages in his inbox.

Only infomercials and news of the Chinese Federation on the tube.

Nothing to do.

While Zero slept soundlessly in his only bed, Ohgi suffered throughout the long night; pacing about his apartment and drowning himself in coffee. He spent the long hours glued to the news on television, on the internet, and then calling members of the Black Knights to confirm their safety (in which Tamaki crankily cussed him out before hanging up so he could get back to sleeping). Then he would check on the unconscious boy often – much too often – to see whether or not he was awake.

Ohgi felt his heart lurch into his throat every time Zero shifted or groaned in his sleep. Feeling like an intruder in his own home, he would back away hastily only to sigh in relief when the bed's occupant settled down and there was silence once more. Although hoping the boy would wake up, he was totally unprepared for a confrontation and his mind went blank every time he tried to think of what questions to ask.

As the pre-dawn's light began to illuminate the kitchen window, Ohgi finally collapsed onto his uncomfortable sofa. His half lidded eyes remained on the open bedroom as he tried to ignore the unbearable silence that filled his entire apartment. It reminded him all too much of the uncomfortable dinners he attended with Naoto's family after his friend had died. The silence was suffocating and neither mother nor daughter spoke to one another throughout the meal as he tried his best to fill in the void with his own inane chatter.

Naoto's mother never knew her son died as a proud resistance leader. After all these years, she was in the dark or actually in the past, thanks to Refrain, while her only remaining child left was now dubbed proudly as the Ace of the Black Knights. With her brother dead and mother incarcerated; Ohgi had been afraid that his best friend's little sister would have given up hope, especially at Shinjuku. However, Kallen's hope was unwavering now that she had a reason to fight. That was why, he was grateful to Zero… and he was sure Naoto would be as well.

Which made him suddenly wonder… what about Zero's family? He was a teenager just like Kallen, probably the same age as her. He was mostly likely leading a double life – student by day, freedom fighter by night; hidden away from both friends and family.

Ohgi felt his stomach clench at the thought of this teenager's own parents, who could have been up all night just like he had, waiting for their missing son to come home. Or siblings, older brothers like Naoto, who would go in hysterics in public while searching - and dragging him along - for a missing little sister who had wandered off at the shopping center.

He suddenly wished he had thought to search the cockpit block for Zero's cell phone and call C.C. That mysterious green haired girl and dressed in a prisoner uniform, most likely knew their leader's true face. She was always with Zero, trailing behind him wordlessly like a white shadow. Surely she would be out looking for him. Ohgi had hoped that maybe she would call one of them and ask of Zero's whereabouts. However, no incoming calls of any kind came and he couldn't bring himself to contact anyone else. Really, how could he explain that he saw the face of the most wanted man in all of Area Eleven? How could he tell them that the masked man who had the highest bounty on his head – dead or alive – was unconscious, unmasked, completely helpless and in his bed?

"Hey guys, you're not going to believe this, but our leader – who we're all counting on to crush Britannia and liberate our country – is some high school student. Some brilliant Britannian high school student, who's just crazy enough to go against an entire super power; this isn't going to be a problem for the Black Knights, right?"

Ohgi groaned and rubbed his temples as he tried now to imagine their incredulous faces. Another groan, and strangely it hadn't come from him. Straining his ears, he heard the sound of movement and shakily stood up from the sofa. The sounds were getting a little louder as he approached - slowly – trying to buy himself time to think of what to say once his leader's eyes were fixated on him.

Now that was an interesting thought. Just what color were Zero's eyes? Ohgi couldn't help but wonder as he watched that dark head resting on his pillow begin to turn towards him. He held his breath as those fluttering lashes began to lift, revealing one deep violet orb and another that was…

Kaname Ohgi felt his heart stop that very moment.


When the petals bloom, they are a strong crimson color; very much like the autumn sky, like fire, like blood.


The stunned Japanese blinked quickly, wondering if he had fallen asleep standing, before rubbing his eyes. Naturally he was tired. He really needed to get some sleep, even if it's on that hard sofa or the cold floor. Hesitantly, he looked back at the two violet irises are staring at him though in a daze. Despite the several hours he had slept, the raven haired teen still appeared exhausted.

"Uh…" Ohgi began unintelligibly with a slight friendly smile, "good morning?"

Those large youthful eyes continue stare and the grown man can't help but fidget and feel ashamed at how nervous he is for being scrutinized by an injured teenager who's not even wearing pants. Speaking of clothes… did he have anything that would fit the kid? There was no way he could let him walk around half naked or in that costume.

Zero looked about the room; utterly confused, he rubbed the back of his head before speaking.

"G..go…od… morn…"

Ohgi winces as the teenager's raspy voice cracks before he can even finish the greeting. After excusing himself, he rushed over to the kitchen to pour his guest a glass of water. While waiting the five seconds it takes to fill a glass – before realizing he's turned the wrong valve and then yet another five to refill with cold water – he forced himself to steel his nerves.

The person alone in bedroom was Zero. Although young, he was the man who had assassinated Viceroy Clovis La Britannia, the Third Brittanian Prince of Britannia. He possessed the audacity to rescue Kururugi in front of a military escort lead by the Purists. He was the rebel who had the firm support and respect of the Kyoto group. There was no way an optimist like Kaname Ohgi would be able to get any information from Zero looking like some nervous idiot.

This was why he was never suited to be a leader of a group that the Britannians had branded the most feared group of terrorists in Area Eleven. Although he had valor, patience, and loyalty; Ohgi lacked arrogance, cunning, cold calculation and was simply nowhere near Zero's intellectual match. No one in their group, not after Narita, dared to question his leadership out loud. The moment they were to cast Zero out, may very well be the moment that they all were forced to march onto an execution block just like so many other resistance groups before them.

Upon returning, he was surprised that Zero hadn't moved from his spot on the bed and both of those violet eyes were staring unseeingly ahead. If the unmasked leader of the Black Knights was upset that one of his subordinates had seen his face, he didn't show it. In fact, the boy didn't show any other expression other than concentration… just as Ohgi had imagined Zero would be behind that mask in every battle with Britannia.

"Here," he said while approaching the side of the bed and offering the beverage, "drink this."

That was when those amethyst eyes blinked in surprise, concentration broken, and noticed Ohgi who was standing very close to the bed. That questioning violet gaze then lowered to the glass of water and one pale, slender hand reached out to take it. Zero didn't drink, not right away at least. The dark head cocked quizzically to the side, raven locks almost falling into his eyes, while staring at his own reflection in the glass. The older Black Knight started to feel nervous again and wondered if his leader finally realized for the first time that he wasn't wearing his mask.

After tearing his gaze away from the reflection, he eagerly drank the cool water in great gulps, before finishing with a satisfied sigh. The noise would have made Ohgi smile when he took the empty glass back, until that pale face turned to face him. It was Zero who smiled back at him instead, and it was… beautiful.

Never before has Ohgi, a teacher turned resistance leader turned Black Knight, ever thought a man – a boy –could be beautiful. Naoto possessed charm and charisma, and his warm smile always uplifted the mood in the most hopeless situations. Kallen had a very pretty smile very reminiscent of her mother's whenever Naoto – and now Zero – praised her efforts.

"Thank you…. umm…"

Ohgi continued to stare. He couldn't believe how different Zero's voice sounded without the mask. He was used to the confident, deep commanding tone that would issue out orders. Not this voice that sounded so young, boyish and uncertain. Several minutes of awkward silence past, and wide innocent purple irises were staring back at him with confusion. He had forgot about the discarded costume and mask all at once as he wondered who this person staring back at him really was. However, Zero beats him to asking the question first…

"Who...who am I?"

…And it is a question without answer.

End Part 2


Author's Note:

Okay, that took awhile for less than five pages… expect more dialogue in the third part. Anyway, please review! I know the pairing is far from canon but I appreciate any and all feedback.