Discovery

"Kururugi!"

As I walked into the military research and development building, Cecile called my name. "Cecile!" I waved.

She sighed and said, "Suzaku...you needed to be an hour ago. We need to run some tests on you and the Lancelot."

I bowed, "I'm sorry. We still have time don't we?"

"Yes...but only if you get ready right now."

I nodded, "Understood." I ran to the back room and changed into my outfit and then boarded the Lancelot. "Ready?" I asked through the communicator.

Lloyd spoke back, "Yes. You know the routine."

"Yes." I said and started the nightmate up. We did this once or twice every week to make sure that the Lancelot was still functional. It took about thirty minutes and then it was done. I usually spoke to Cecile after that since Lloyd usually left. But today I decided to drop by Lelouch's since he invited me. But I also needed to check on Nunnally before I did that.

As I collected my things, Cecile walked over to me and tapped me on the shoulder, "In a hurry today?"

"I'm sorry. I need to check on the new Viceroy."

"Oh, are they going to be introduced on television today?"

"That's right. And it's my duty to protect her."

"Oh so it's a girl?"

I nodded and then left the building. "I'll see you later." I ran all the way to the Emperor's Palace and stopped at the gate. I was soon admitted to proceed after that and made my way to Nunnally. When I arrived at her room she wheeled herself around and smiled, "Is that you, Suzaku."

I smiled, "Yes Nunnally." I walked to her and kneeled in front of her. "How are you?"

"I'm good. I have to go on TV today right?"

"That's right. Don't worry though. I know you'll be great."

"I just want Euphie's dream to become a reality."

I said nothing but felt my heart thud against my chest when I heard her name. Euphie. My eyes began to water and I stood up.

Nunnally asked, "Is something wrong Suzaku?"

I wiped my eyes and answered, "No...I'm alright." I smiled but left the room soon after because Nunnally had to get ready for her broadcast to the world. I chuckled to myself, "Ha! I can't even stand hearing her name without crying. How pathetic of me. If you saw me right now, Euphie, you would laugh." I entered a nearby restroom and stared into the mirror. I shook my head to try and clear my head, but to no avail. Euphie...how can I even face Lelouch like this? I stared at my reflection and smiled weakly. I regained myself and soon left the room and headed back to Nunnally.

I knocked on her door and a servant came out and simply said, "You have a two hour repreive. It seems that the broadcast will not be until then."

I nodded and decided to head toward Lelouch's place. What if he's not home? I shrugged and continued forward. When I finally arrived at his place I knocked on the door, but no one answered. I knocked louder but it was still the same. That's odd...he did say that he and Rolo we're going to be out...but they should be back by now. I found an extra key in the student council room and unlocked Lelouch's door. When I got in there, there was no one in sight. "Hello?"

No answer.

"That's very odd." Something bumped into me and I turned around to see what or who it was. I demanded, "Who's there!?" A dark shape came into the light to reveal itself as Rolo. "Rolo?"

"Oh hi Suzaku."

"Where's Lelouch?"

"I don't know. Big brother said he would be back shortly though. Would you like to wait for him?"

"Well...I have two hours or less to kill...so I can wait for a little while."

Rolo flicked on some lights and asked, "Would you like something to drink?"

"No thanks though."

Rolo smiled and disappeared into another room. I wonder why he didn't have any lights on. That's so peculiar.

I heard footsteps in a different room and got up to investigate. I walked as quietly as I could to what seemed to be Lelouch's study room. As I got in there the scent of pizza entered my nostrils and I saw a shape on the ground near his computer. I raised an eyebrow and flicked on the nearest light. I gasped when I saw the green haired girl we had been searching for. "You!" I pointed and got my cell phone out. But when I was dialing the number for Cecile and Lloyd, it felt like time had stopped.

Rolo appeared in front of me and I tried to point to the girl, but I simply fell to the ground. I looked down and noticed that I was tied up. When I could talk again I shouted, "Rolo! You traitor!" But as soon as I shouted this my world went black as I felt something hard and heavy clash with my skull. The pain sent my into a spiral of what seemed to be images of my life.