um sorry i think i kinda rushed through this chapter, and i didnt get to add some stuff that i intentionally planned for the chapters path :B it was really sudden and it was also really late so i wanted to end this chapter as quickly as i can in the best way possible ! but I ASSURE YOU THAT THE NEXT CHAPTER WILL BE LONGER AND BETTTERRR WITH MORE DETAILS.
DONT BE LAZY ! AND REVIEW ! its my only motivation
Lelouch couldn't care less about his birthday that was going to happen in 2 more days. He was already born, so why celebrate it ? That's how he thought. The entire palace was kept busy arranging stuff for the celebration that would be happening in 72 hours. Lelouch on the other hand was gone from sight. Sitting on top of a tree deep in the forest, Lelouch that he could find some peace and quiet, but he thought wrong.
"Lelouch, what are you doing up there ?" Euphie's voice echoed through his ear. How could he not know that she would find him ?
"Getting some alone time." he responded cooly while resting comfortably on a branch.
"Can I join you?" she asked innocently.
"Well, that would destroy the whole point of alone time wouldn't it?" he said slyly.
She looked puzzled. Her face showed that of a naive child and she stood there determined not to move.
It was hard for Lelouch not to notice the young girl standing there and gazing up at him. He couldn't just let her stand there and she knew that he wouldn't either. This girl seemed to know exactly him very well.
Lelouch sighed and he carefully climbed down the tree. It took him so long to get up and now he had to get back down for the sake of a girl. Is this still the same Lelouch? He didn't know either himself. Normally he never took into consideration the feelings of others, but to this little girl he showed more interest than he would in anyone else.
"Hi Lelouch" she grinned.
"Hello." he responded swiftly.
Those quick words which were so simple defined their relationship. It was a young and pure thing that kept their bond subtle and their feelings ever so innocent.
"Your birthday is in 2 days, aren't you excited ?" she asked with both hands held together behind her back.
"Not really, it's the same thing every year." he answered with his hands tucked away in his pockets.
Lelouch motioned for them to start walking and soon enough they were strolling alone together in the forest. Usually no one else in the palace would venture off this far due to the animals that inhabits the forest. But being stubborn and young as they are, they have no sense in danger.
" I really like the forest, its so peaceful and calm." Euphie skipped around joyfully.
"Me too" he said in his usual tone.
She skipped in front of him and paused. "Imagine if we could live out here" she turned around and faced him with gleaming eyes. "Wouldn't that be wonderful Leloouch? If we can just live out here together and not worry about anything?" her gaze strayed off into the woods beyond.
"Perhaps so, but wouldn't you be sad if there's no one else around?" he answered her question that he thought was quite funny.
"I wouldn't need anyone else if I had you with me Lelouch." she answered honestly which was revealed through her expression.
Lelouch felt surprised by her answer, and for a moment lost his cool. "Is that so ?" he chuckled. "Well I bet you would be sad that you can't wear your cute little dresses anymore" he teased her.
"Don't say embarrassing things like that Lelouch!" she blushed slightly. Quickly changing the subject she grabbed his arm and dragged him deeper into the forest. "Let's go !"
It seemed to be the perfect day. The weather was nice and the son was out. It could be described as gentle and breezy with a touch of warmth from the son. Deeper and deeper the both of them walked into the forest. For reason's unknown Euphie continued to lead him farther into the woods as if she was trying to escape something. He followed knowing that Euphie would eventually tell him.
"I think we are far enough now Euphie." he told her as she held on to his arm. "what's wrong?" he asked without revealing his concerns for her behavior.
"Father is arranging a marriage for me" she answered sadly as she let go of his arm.
For some reason, it struck him hard. He never expected it coming. She was always there by his side so the thought of seeing her leave him never came across his mind. He realized that Euphie became an important part of his life. There was nothing for him to say but to stay silent and continue listening to her.
"He said that im getting to the age where I need to find suitors to marry." she added on.
His face twisted. It was hard taking in her words. "Why?"
"I don't know why, all I know is that I want to get as far away from the palace as possible. Far enough so that they wont be able to find me." she hesitated before continuing. " Wouldn't it be nice to live in the forest? Where you can create your own rules and live life freely." her words flowed through his mind like a sweet melody. This little girl who acted so much like a child was able to voice her heart so maturely. It didn't take a genius to desire happiness, and that was what she wanted to say in her own little Euphie way.
Lelouch reached for her hands and held it tightly. She looked puzzled by his sudden action. "lets go back to the palace now Euphie." he spoke gently to her.
She didn't argue. "I was hoping that I could live in this beautiful place with you Lelouch, but it seems too sudden I suppose. Im sorry." she smiled understandingly. Euphie clutched onto his hands tighter. "But No matter what happens or who I am married to, I'll always love you, Lelouch."
Lelouch didn't say a word more, and he felt that he didn't need to.
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Words from a 10 year old girl. The words that held all the meaning in the world..
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They were back at the palace and two days have passed. During those two days Euphie continued to talk to him the way she normally did, and he would listen like always. After her obvious confession to him days before, he continued to act awfully calm. It was almost time for the birthday ceremony in the ball room. Everyone attended including his mother, half brothers and sisters, dukes and duchesses, and of course his father.
"Euhpie..?" he called out to her from behind the curtains of the stage.
"Im here Lelouch." she answered from the other side. He knew she should would be there, in a place always near him.
"Can you stay with me?" he asked shyly.
"Well, that's the first" she chuckled. "Usually you cant wait till I leave" she continued to talk to him from the other side of the curtain. They weren't able to see each other but they're voices were heard clearly.
He felt through the curtain and so did she until they found one another's hands. He held onto it as if she would float away if he were to let go.
"Promise me you will." he whispered.
Before she could answer, their father's voice rang through the ballroom court "Welcome, Lelouch Vi Britannia!" in one powerful tone.
"I promise you." her voice zoned out from the hollering of the crowd, and yet he heard it as clear as crystal.
Lelouch let go of her hand and walked to the stage where he presented himself in front of hundreds of people.
"Happy birthday Prince Lelouch!" the crowd roared.
Ignoring the crowd's cheers, Lelouch marched directly up to his father and faced him. His expression showed utmost courage and determination.
"Father, I never received a birthday gift from you." he asked as the crowd watched curiously at the strange scene between father and son.
"Well yes, then what would you like son?" the king answered, surprised by his forwardness.
"I, Prince Lelouch Vi Britannia, wish to take Princess Euphemia Li Britannia as my fiancé and my future bride."
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"Hah, was it really as easy as that..?"
yes woohooo the end of this chapter.. pleaseeee REVIEW ! it motivates me to write more D: DONT BE LAZY ! stay tuneddd for next installement... all leading up to when she meets suzaku .. for fans of lelouch .. SORRY D:
