Summary: This will be, universally different then the Ashford Route, AND the Britannian Military Route. I couldn't read the entirety of the events, and I found myself stuck between this, and the 'canonical'. Instead, i'm doing things differently, again. Though for those looking for Battle, wait for the next chapter after Part 2 of School Festival, i'll have something then.

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The booths were erected and stood sturdy. Cloth and other fabrics were coated on them to make them look appealing. Rai folded napkins and remained silent. A hairband lied atop his head. The accessories attached were none other then cat ears.

He got used to them. He might even like them -- If it weren't for Milly's attempts of petting them, making innuendo of him being her kitten. Rivalz obviously didn't take kindly to this. The smitten blue-haired boy brandished just as Rai did... though with more enthusiam.

Even Rai learned taking the President seriously in such a manner didn't bode well. But he could understand Rivalz in a way. Afterall, he was no different.

Time passed slowly into late morning, finally he was free of his tasks and other school obligations. The branch of walkway he followed was overwhelmed with stalls of favored carnival games and sweets. A smile formed on Rai's face. He couldn't help being molded by the atmosphere.

The nearby birds chirped and whistled, wrapping a emotional blanket on those who were listening. War and violence almost a distant thought - One that was closer then one would expect from this serene setting.
Yes... The setting was tranquil, but no place for the boy, however. The world he belonged to was no peaceful place, usually filled with anguishable solemns and loud politicians. That was the downside to his 'career'.
The chirping of the birds stopped suddenly, then continued. The boy, Rai, felt an almost distraught feeling in his chest. The feeling of approaching misfortune and catastrophe. It remained there, his thoughts no less wracked with the foreboding aura it gave him.
"Soon, people will die."

The girl before him was the definition of innocence, a radiant smile on her features. A single origami crane held in the palm of her hand. The blue coloring sharing the same as the sky. The girl spoke up with a hint of cheerfulness.

"Rai, this is for you." The boy she addressed knelt down before her, folding his hand onto her open palm, quietly taking it. He held it in his hand briefly before looking back at Nunnally.
"Thank you. What do these represent, anyway?" Rai questioned. An answer came soon after. "If you make a thousand, your wishes will come true." The gleam in Rai's eyes showed he was amused, but not untouched by the warmth of the sentiment.
"I hope, then... that all of our wishes are granted."

A pair of feet approached them. Rai closed his eyes briefly, nodding and averting his eyes to look at the approaching individual. Rai creaked upwards, onto his feet. "Lelouch," Rai said aloud, squaring off with a smile. "Me and Nunnally have been looking for you." Rai opened his palm, revealing the cerulean origami crane. "By the way, nice ears you got. Copycat." Rai broke out into a shortlived chuckle, Lelouch looking somewhat solemn.

"In the same boat. The President wants to see both of us." The raven-haired boy walked past Rai. It was his turn to kneel down to Nunnally. "You should go ahead. She said wait in the Student Council Room." Rai frowned, nodding silently. "More torture, here I come." with that remark, Rai turned his back to them, walking away.

Lelouch looked over his shoulder, a deep frown revealing something akin to anger.

"Brother?" Lelouch snapped out of his thoughts, facing his sister now. A look of worry replacing a cheerful one. She grasped onto his knuckles and palm. "I'm right here, Nunnally."

Rai's expression was smelted with a blush, while Lelouch face-palmed. The blonde haired girl was wearing an exquisite Maid outfit, fitted with a basket of envelopes.

"Step right up! Luck isn't a requirement! Fate is!" She pointed upward. The two boys looked behind her to see two red curtain booths, small enough for at least a single person to fit in. The thin wooden walls were carved with hearts, filled and elegantly painted within the carving lines.

They looked at eachother, both sighing in defeat. They approached the figurative wooden prisons.

"I think I know where this is going." Rai paused, but then stepped into his. Lelouch followed the silver-haired boy's example. "As do I, Rai." They turned around, grabbing onto the curtains - They slid them across, hiding everything, including their shadows.

___Part 1 - END___

A/N: Only reason they submitted is because they knew that Milly is impossible to persuade otherwise when it comes to her.. 'events'. I have to safely assume we've seen her in the prime more then once.

Part 2 may be up in a day or so. It's still up in the air how I'm going to do it.