Lelouch of the Senate

Chapter 2: Rage

Lelouch was thinking of 1,000 different ways to kill Charles Zimmer before the meeting ended. He managed to keep a calm exterior, but only because he knew that whining would probably only hurt this situation.

'You bastard! You promised me a high-up position in this cabinet! I gave my bloody endorsement to you! Without me, you may have lost to Tohdoh, you unappreciative wank! You think that now I've gotten you reelected, you have no more use for me? I was only a pawn in your game? What a miscalculation, Zimmer! I will destroy your entire political system, and I'll have your head!'

"Well, Mr. President, Cornelia is an excellent choice if you wanted someone who really knows their tactics. However, I am a bit concerned on her lack of strategic abilities."

"Yes, I've thought of that too, Lelouch, which is why I'll have you advise her. It won't be an official role, though. That way, you can still remain a senator."

"Sir, I don't mean to bugger you, but two years ago, you promised me a high-level cabinet position in this cabinet. I personally think that I could do good work as Secretary of State or Secretary of Defense."

"Yes, Lelouch, I most definitely considered you for both positions. However, I came to the conclusion it would be best for you, and best for the administration, to keep you in the Senate these next four years."

"Why do you think that, Mr. President? I would be more than happy to fill these roles."

"I know, I know. However, if I did choose you for one of the positions, then the media would tear you apart, not to mention this administration. You would be looked at under a microscope, and one mistake would be catastrophic."

'Bullshit, Zimmer. You know that I've never made a mistake in my political or military career. I would thrive with the close observations.'

"Lelouch, these people have a large amount of experience. Schneizel served as Chairman on the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations for eight years before he became a governor. You've only served two, so far. Cornelia has served in the military for all of her adult life, and is highly respected in the institution. Lelouch, this isn't personal, only business, you must understand that. Also, you are making a very good name for yourself in the Senate over the past two years. I have a feeling you will be very valuable in the upcoming four years as a Senator than as some kind of Secretary."

'Yes, I understand, Charles. However, I can't forgive you for breaking a promise. The price for that will be your career.'

"That does make sense, Mr. President. I'll just try to help in any way I can, and hopefully, we can do great things."

"Thanks for understanding Lelouch. Well, another meeting is about to start, so I'll need you to go."

"Understandable, Mr. President. I'll see you sometime!"

'Bastard! Throws me out like I'm some kind of old trash! I've been used! But little does he know, he's put the gun in his own mouth. Now, I'll fire the gun.'

As Lelouch walked out of the office, he saw a familiar face.

"Hello, Mr. Vance!"

"Lelouch, how many times do I need to tell you? No need for those formalities. Call me V.V."

"Alright, I'll remember this time, V.V.!"

'Vincent Vance. The man the elitists put at the VP spot. I could never stand that man. Thinks he's all high and mighty. Well, it'll be amusing to see when he does fall from grace. I will not spare him either.'


Lelouch got back to his Senate office half an hour later. D.C. traffic always is a pain. Kallen had been waiting at the office for him. She wanted to come to the White House with Lelouch, but he insisted that he could and should go alone.

'Why does he have to be so stubborn sometimes?'

Kallen let out an audible sigh.

Kallen has always had a great deal of admiration for Lelouch. He was a master tactician and strategist, and maybe the only man in this goddamn city who could make things happen by himself. She met him in his first house campaign, when she was new to the staffing game, and her admiration led her to stay on the job for the past 6 or 7 years, along with Lelouch's respect for her large commitment to the campaign and himself.

Kallen sometimes, and this time, thought about the prospect of a marriage between him and her.

'God, why do I keep thinking about this? I know Lelouch is single, and that he probably does need a wife for presidential aspirations. But that isn't the kind of relationship I have with him! This relationship I have with him is worker and employer. Maybe at best, friends. But she couldn't make that large of a jump, right? Ms. Stadfelt to Ms. Lamper-'

The door opened.

"It's not good, Kallen."

Lelouch had broken Kallen's daydream, but when she heard what he said, she knew she had to be caring, not embarrassed now.

"What happened Lelouch? What did Zimmer do?"

"He snubbed me from his cabinet entirely. Didn't make me Secretary of State. Didn't make me Secretary of Defense. I got nothing."

Kallen could not contain her anger.

"That backstabbing piece of shit! After all the hard work we did for him in the last election, after what he promised you, he has the balls to completely shut you out?!"

"Yes Kallen, believe me, it was not an easy blow to take. Not at all. However, he will see that you don't mess with a hungry wolf."

"What do you mean, Lelouch? What are you saying?"

"What I'm saying is this: We are going to destroy Charles Zimmer, knock him down from his perch of power. When we're done with him, no one in America will like him. We will destroy him. It won't be quick. But his whole dynasty, everything he has, will be eroded."

"Lelouch, this will be the largest undertaking you've ever attempted. Are you sure you are up for something like this?"

"Oh yes, Kallen, I am ready. My alliances in the Senate and House will be my weapon. It will propel me to the top, and squash Zimmer to the level of inconsequential trash he treated me as. My first step will be to become President Pro Tempore in the Senate. That's the highest position I can get in the Senate. I can't be the majority leader, since I'm not a Republican, and will most definitely not switch to their repulsive party. From there, I will covertly work against the president's policies. He won't even know what's happening. I'll get as close to Zimmer as I can. Learn him, learn his secrets. Hopefully, I'll be able to get something on Vance to get rid of him first. I don't want him rising to power. I'll get Zimmer to appoint a more… Favorable vice president. Then, I'll strike the final blow to Zimmer. Stab him in the heart. Finally, the vice president of my choosing will rise to power."

"But wait a minute Lelouch. You want the presidency to yourself, right? You can't even become VP until three years into Zimmer's term, so if you wanted to put in a VP before then, why would you want a favorable one?"

"Well Kallen, favorable is not equal to electable. If the next VP is chosen before I am eligible for the spot, I most definitely will make sure that it is someone I would easily win the next election against. Besides, I don't think I would want to be chosen as VP, even if I were eligible. I have a feeling that being associated to Zimmer in any way, once we are done, will hurt a presidential campaign. No, we will be in the shadows. We will publicly avert Zimmer in any way. Then, when presidential election season comes around, starting in around two years, maybe three, it will not be a problem that I will have to deal with. Also, this plan will probably destroy the Republican Party, at least, for the next presidential election, and if the Democrats are still very weak in four years, I have a very good shot of having America, for once, vote for the independent candidate. Yes Kallen, if we execute this plan, the presidency is ours. Zimmer has given us a gift. His own fall will bring our own rise."

"Lelouch… The plan is brilliant! This is the opportunity we needed!"

"Yes Kallen, this is a great opportunity. However, this will have to be taken one step at a time. Let's not get too ahead of ourselves, for now. First thing's first. I need to be President Pro Tempore…"

'Charles… Soon, you, and the entire government will learn… That you do not play games with Lelouch Lamperouge!'


A/N: Yes, this chapter isn't much longer than the previous one, but the chapters will hopefully grow with time. Thank you to all of those who have reviewed so far! I really do appreciate it whenever you guys review, and I read all of them closely. Thanks for reading you guys! Lelouch and I will see you next chapter!