Attack on Conflict
Well, I didn't originally plan on having this short of chapter but a lot of people have been asking. In all honestly, I should have not submitted the first chapter without this, but I am trying to become more organized. Actually, I like short chapters, thanks to James Patterson, but there will be a longer chapter.
"It was another attack on my life," explained Nunnally as her older sister.
"Another one," sighed the purple-haired guard. "And I guess you didn't do your job, Zero." The distaste in her voice was clear. She didn't believe that having Zero as a personal guard was a wise choice just as she refused to believe her sister's story about Lelouch's intentions.
"No, Cornelia." She glanced at Zero who regained his stiff posture and place at the back of her wheelchair. ""No Cornelia, he did an excellent job in protecting me," answered Nunnally. Despite being seventeen, two years of serving as Empress has caused the girl to catch onto her big brother Schienziel's speaking skills. She couldn't yet speak with such power as he, but she did have the power to recover verbally from situations. Mentally, she was shaken to know Zero's identity.
A calm smile appeared on the head of the guard. Cornelia had retired from the military because there was no action there anymore. Many did not like the young princess holding the throne, and the breaches of security were proof of that. Of course, the princess had other reasons.
"Tell me what happened."
"A young woman came in here and threatened me. She commanded me to stop the peace, but I refused." Nunnally stopped, finding her mouth dry in an attempt to form words. "Her name was Geass, and I'm positive she had Lelouch's power."
First, Cornelia's expression was disbelief and then shock. She opened her mouth to speak, but soldiers returning from their pursuit interrupted her. "Empress Nunnally, we caught sight of a woman, but she was too fast for us. We did find this though," reported the leader, handing a piece of paper to the Empress, but Cornelia darted her hand out in from of the soldier and the paper went into her hand. She unfolded it once, gave it a glance, and shot it at Nunnally and Zero's direction.
"I've seen it before," said Nunnally distantly, but she could not remember. It was in her memory, but she couldn't dig it out.
"Whatever it might be, it is related to your attacker," stated her half-sister while folding the paper and placing it in her pocket.
"We need to find C.C." It was a firm statement from Zero, out of the blue. "She might be able to deliver some answers." Two confused women stared back at the sudden order.
Another memory itched at the front of her mind, but Nunnally was able to drag this one at. "Lelouch's friend?" she asked innocently, having memories of folding paper cranes at her.
"Yes, a woman of green hair and gold eyes. She should be at the West but nothing is certain. Her forehead has the same emblem as the piece of paper."
A sour look appeared on Cornelia's face, and her distrust was for all to see. No one could blame her since hunting Zero had been a goal of hers in the past. "What makes you so certain?"
"It is the only lead we have."
"Very well. I'll personally lead the search for this woman. Empress, I'll have knightmare guards surrounding every entrance, and foot guards will be doubled. Make sure everyone knows everything about this woman."
"Thank you, Cornelia. I feel safer with this protection."
After giving her little half sister a nod, she looked at Zero for a few seconds, strategies swirling in her head. She wanted to keep her half-sister as safe as possible, but her pride would not allow her to supply Zero with any power. Nunnally appeared to trust her guard, so Cornelia would have to take that leap of faith.
"Zero, do you know how to—"
"No, I don't," answered Zero quickly before the question could be answered.
Long ago, the man formerly known as Suzaku Kururugi brushed off the security and power of knightmares and decided to rely on his own strength. It was a hard vow to make, but right now, it was a wise one to keep.
No Lelouch or CC for now, but they WILL be in the next chapter. That is a guarantee since I have already began writing it and it has already been outlined. Just got to find time in my busy vacation. Feel free to review. I love anything from a one sentence to a complete novel.
