Chapter 3: The Act Begins!

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When Kallen woke up, she saw Lelouch already putting on a white long sleeved button up shirt. "Oh, you're awake." He said when he saw her looking at him. She smiled. "You smell good. Did you take a shower?" she asked as she got up from the bed with only the sheet to cover her body.

Lelouch smiled and nodded. "Yes. There's a shower just behind that door." He said as he pointed. "You enjoyed your sleep?" he asked as she wrapped her arms around his neck. "Yeah. Best sleep I had in a week." She said as they kissed softly.

"You might want to take a shower now Kallen. While the water's still warm." He said as he passed her a towel. She released him and the sheet she was using to cover her delicate body and went straight to the door. She turned on the faucet and was glad to feel the water touch her skin. She began to put a huge amount of shampoo on her hair and massaged her head. She took the soap and began lathering her whole body. She saw a lot of hickeys that trailed her collar bone and blushed. Lelouch did her good, she had to admit that. Well, she already admitted to herself that being with Lelouch was fantastic.

Meanwhile, Lelouch had just picked up Kallen's discarded uniform and began to fold it. While he looked at the mirror again, the hickeys that Kallen gave her were barely seen unless someone tried to peer too closely. He was sure the red head would have had a bigger problem if he had done this to her.

As he arranged his hair into its original look, Kallen came out of the bathroom with only the little towel he had given her and her hair dried. "You look refreshed." He commented.

She pouted. "You gave me a ton of hickeys, you know that?" she said as she picked up her clothes. "I almost forgot. I wasn't wearing my uniform jacket when we entered here." She said as she looked worried.

"No need to worry. I had Sayoko get it for you so you wouldn't be in trouble if any teacher spots us. She also got our bags." He said. Kallen smiled gratefully at him until the sentence fully registered on her mind. "Sayoko was here?" she almost shouted.

"Don't worry, she won't tell anyone about this." He said as he came forward to her and kissed her softly on the lips. "Now get dressed. You're going to catch a cold." He said and walked to the other side of the room as he began arranging his books.

After putting on her clothes, she took her bag that was near Lelouch's. "I'm ready when you are." She said as she smiled. Lelouch stood up, took the bag from her and took her hand in his. "Then let's go. We're 10 minutes late for our second period." He said as he opened the wall.

"Wait? You mean it's already 9:50 in the morning?" she asked in disbelief as she followed Lelouch to their classroom. He knocked on the door and opened it. "I'm really sorry if we're late Mr. Evans." He said.

"We? Who's with you Mr. Lamperouge?" the professor asked curiously.

Lelouch let Kallen enter the door while he was still carrying her bag and holding her hand. "Kallen was with me sir. She felt really sick all of a sudden this morning but she didn't want to go to the nurse's office. She said she just needed some fresh air so we went to the rooftop. I couldn't leave her because I was worried something might happen to her. She fell asleep afterwards and well, here we are after that." he said as he smiled.

"Liar." She whispered to the raven and the only response she got was a squeeze. "Ah, I see then. Ms. Kallen I do hope you're alright now." The teacher said. "Yes sir. I feel fine now. I think too much hospital is bad for my health as well." She replied with a smile.

"I understand. Then you two can sit now and open your books on page 124. We we're discussing the full extent of chemical bonding before you arrived." He said.

The two nodded and entered the room. Lelouch handed her the bag he carried and sat at his usual place, not noticing Shirley, Rivalz and Nina's exchange.

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(A/N: I'm going to skip the calling part since I've already mentioned that Chapter 2 until this part here, were the events that had taken earlier. Let us now continue the story after the call.)

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"Well that was interesting." was all that Lelouch said as he pocketed his phone. "Shirley, next time you want to call Suzaku again, please don't hesitate to use your phone." He said.

Shirley only nodded. "I can't believe Princess Euphemia was the one to take the phone call!" Rivalz said as he relaxed in his chair. Nina had become too silent while Nunnally smiled and Milly looked like she wasn't impressed. "And to think Lelouch! You invited her to come to your place for dinner! And she agreed!" he said as he leaned on the table. "Hey Lelouch. It seems like you know each other. You mind if I eat dinner at your place?" he said.

Now everybody's attention turned to Lelouch. "Actually Rivalz, I do mind." was all he said. "You didn't answer my other question! Did you two know each other? She even knew your alias, L.L.! Come on Lelouch! Spill it out!" Rivalz said as he leaned more.

"Alright! Yes we do know each other. Even Milly knew her when we were kids. Now will you stop pestering me?" he said.

Everybody looked at Milly. "Madam Prez, you know the Princess?" Shirley practically exclaimed. "Yes Shirley, I do know her." She replied.

"Who are the other royals you know personally?" Nina asked shyly. "Her. Princess Cornelia, Prince Schniezel, Prince Odysseus, Prince Clovis, and the Vi Britannia prince and princess." She said, making Lelouch and Nunnally look at her direction. She seemed to notice.

"Vi Britannia? I don't remember having heard of them." Kallen said. "That's simple, you see." She said as she glanced at Lelouch who was watching her with undivided attention. "The Vi Britannia line is the last line of the Britannia Royalty. I think you still remember Empress Marianne right? That's her line." She said.

"Wait. Now I remember. They were said to have died 3 months after the War of the Pacific, when Japan became Area 11. They said that the Elevens were the ones that assassinated them. If I remember right, they should be in our age, well except for the princess since she was the youngest. I think she'd be as old as Nunnally." Kallen said.

"And they died after the war, huh? That means the prince died at the age of ten or so." Nina said.

"Ten and 8 months. The princess died at the age of seven and 4 months." Nunnally said absently. Everybody looked at her, even Lelouch. Nunnally felt their eyes on her as well. "Oh my. I shouldn't have said that." she mumbled.

"Nunna-chan, did you ever meet them?" Nina asked slowly. Nunnally looked at the direction of his brother. "Yes, we did know them. And I watched them while they were being buried at an underground catacomb alive." Lelouch replied.

Everyone was silent after that. "Kallen, I need to ask you a favour." Milly said. Kallen nodded and lend her ear to the president of the student council as she whispered to her. "Kallen, if you get Lelouch to make us lunch I'll give you the whole day off tomorrow."

"Is that even allowed?" Kallen asked. "Yes. I'll just ask my grandfather to let you have the day off and you can let someone come with you." She replied.

"Fine but I want Lelouch to take the day off tomorrow too, savvy?" she said as she smirked.

"Of course. Just make sure he makes us a delicious lunch." The president said as she too smirked.

Kallen left her side just as Lelouch stood up from the sofa and headed to the door. 'I am so going to win this day off!' she thought as Lelouch noticed her. "Kallen, I was about to go to the cafeteria. Want to join me?" he asked.

Kallen wrapped her arms around Lelouch's neck and smiled. "Lunch sounds nice." She said. Everybody's eyes were already on them. "But I want you to make us lunch." She said as her smile got bigger.

"Kallen, are you trying to seduce me?" Lelouch said as he smirked and wrapped his arms around her waist. "No I'm not. Will you puuuhh-leeeaaassee... make us lunch?" she said as she brought Lelouch's face closer to her's. Shirley by now was fuming with anger while Milly's smirk just grew wider and Rivalz had his eyes wide open.

"No." Lelouch said bluntly. "Why not?" Kallen whined. "Because I don't want to Kallen. And you can't change my mind." He said plainly.

Kallen made her eyes look big and pouted her lip as she looked at Lelouch. Lelouch looked aghast. "You're using that trick on me? Kallen you know I don't fall for any puppy dog pouts and that only works half the time. So you might as w-" he looked at Kallen. Kallen knew this would only work on Lelouch because she could make herself super cute, and her big blue mesmerizing eyes and soft lips just added more to it. God! Why did she have to be so damn cute? He just couldn't take not looking at her. He sighed. "Fine. I'll make everyone lunch. You happy?" he said.

"Yippee!" Kallen and Milly both said at the same time. Lelouch looked at the blonde girl. "You put her up to this, didn't you?" he said with a snarl which was only answered by a defiant smirk. "She wanted to taste your cooking." She replied. Lelouch looked at the red haired girl who was in his arms.

"Thanks Lelouch!" she said and kissed Lelouch's lips softly and quickly.

"I'll give you more the next time we're alone." She whispered in his ear. Lelouch mentally smirked and felt his heart jump. "I'll be expecting that." he whispered back as he let go of her and went out of the room.

Kallen turned to the blonde who was smirking. "Madam Prez, I've fulfilled my part, now it's your turn." She said as she sat at the couch Lelouch had occupied before and crossed her long legs.

"Of course." She said as she opened her phone and pressed a number. "Hello, Grandfather." Silence. "I wanted to call because Kallen's check up is tomorrow and she has to skip school to attend it." Another silence. "Yes I know that. The reason I called is that I want Lelouch to accompany her." Silence. "Yes of course. Thank you Grandfather." And put the phone down. "All done."

"Thanks." Kallen said.

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45 minutes later...

"Happy?" Lelouch said as he helped Sayoko clean up their plates. "That was one of the best lunch I've ever eaten!" Kallen said as she wiped her mouth gently with the table napkin. The others agreed. "Next time I am so not going to fall for that." he mumbled.

"Uh, Lelouch?" Kallen said as she looked at the raven's direction. "Hn?"

"Can you accompany me tomorrow? I have a check up appointment you see and Milly told the director that you were coming with me. Is it alright?" she asked.

"Hn? Yeah sure." He replied. As he took Rivalz's plate away and watched Sayoko take them to the kitchen to wash and returned to take Nunnally back to her class.

"I'll see you all later then." She said as she was wheeled out by Sayoko.

"Bye!" they all said in unison.

"Well you guys. I don't know about you but I need to walk everything I ate. I'm getting fat!" Shirley said as she stretched. "I'll come with you then." Kallen said as she stood up.

"Me too! Nina you might as well come with us. It'll be fun!" Milly said.

"Oh. Okay." Nina replied as she too stood up.

"Well, I might as well sleep." Lelouch said.

"Hey Madam Prez I might as well come with you. I'm getting fat as well. See yah later Lelouch." Rivalz said as he left the room.

"How troublesome." He mumbled. "Ughh... I don't have enough energy dammit. I might as well reserve the rest." He said and relaxed down on the couch and instantly fell asleep.

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"So Kallen. What's with you and Lelouch?" Shirley asked as she closed in on the red head.

"Huh? What do you mean?" she tilted her head innocently.

"You kissed him on the lips!" Rivalz said as he put his hands on the back of his head.

"Don't 'what do you mean' us! Come on Kallen! Are you and Lelouch together now?" Milly asked excitedly.

Kallen asked. "Well, I don't know if I'm supposed to tell you anything but,... yes we are." She said shyly.

Milly patted Kallen on her shoulder. "I knew it!" she said.

"So how long did he court you? Or were you the one to court him?" Rivalz asked as he smirked.

Kallen blushed more. "He courted me. And well.. how long is it? Uhm.. I'd say one.. two-" Shirley gasped. "2 years? Oh my goodness!" she said.

"Uhhh... it's-" she was cut off again, this time by Rivalz. "SO that's the reason why he's always looking at you! He's been courting you for two years now! When did you become an official couple?"

"Just this morning." She said. "Oh my! We need to celebrate this!" Milly said. Kallen raised her hands in front of her. "Uh Milly I don't think that's appropriate." She said.

"Nonsense! We should definitely cel-" she was cut off as she looked passed them, in front of her. Everybody looked as well and all went wide eyed.

"Well it really is good to see your bubbly attitude Ms. Milly." said the voice of none other than the viceroy of Area 11, Cornelia Li Britannia. Accompanying her was none other than her knight of Honour Gilbert Guilford and the vice viceroy of Area 11, Euphemia Li Britannia and her knight of Honour Suzaku Kururugi with General Darlton.

"Princess Cornelia, Princess Euphemia. It is nice to see you as well." Milly said as she curtsied in front of them. her voice suddenly became sober. "What brings you here?" she asks.

"I'm here because one of your fellow students here is a member of the Black Knights. But not only is she a regular member, but she is also the pilot of the red knightmare, the ace of the Black Knights." She said.

Milly raised her head. "A member of the black knight? That's preposterous! And who might that be?" she inquired as her eyes narrowed dangerously. Suzaku had never seen her like this. There was only one person who had ever seen her at this attitude and sad to say, he wasn't there at the moment to stop her from scaring everyone.

Cornelia seemed to not notice and pointed at Kallen's direction. "That is the ace of the Black Knights." She said. the members of the student council looked at their friend, shocked. "Wha-what? I'm a black knight? That's absurd! I can't be a black knight! I can't even run a mile without feeling sick! And I'm the heiress of the Stadtfeld Family! I'm a noble!" the red head protested.

"Enough. I don't want to hear any lame excuses from a traitor." The viceroy said. Euphie was looking very worried. If Lelouch were to find out that Cornelia had captured his ace, he would surely kill her and she didn't want that. "Sister, are you sure? I mean, look at her. She looks so fragile." She tried to explain.

"I will have none of your excuses either Euphie. Don't forget, Zero killed our brother Clovis. If we were to kill his ace then at least he will have paid half the price." She said dangerously as she looked at Kallen.

"Guilford, Kururugi. Capture her." She ordered.

"Yes, your highness." The two knights said together and took hold of Kallen's arms. "You've made a mistake viceroy! I can't be a terrorist! I-" she began to cough hard. The members of the student council looked horrified, even Euphie. "Please be gentle with her." She said quietly to the two who nodded.

"Let us go. The huge hall downstairs is packed with students. I might as well start torturing out everything we need from her." She said and walked. The two knights who were holding Kallen followed. Euphie stayed. She turned to Milly after they disappeared.

"Milly. You need to call Lelouch immediately!" she said urgently. "Wait... you know Lelouch is here?" Milly said in disbelief. Euphie nodded. "If Cornelia kills her, I know Lelouch will tell Zero to kill Cornelia! Lelouch isn't someone who anyone should cross but since Cornelia doesn't know Lelouch is alive she's going to do anything to kill Zero!"

"Wait. I don't understand. What do you mean Lelouch is going to tell Zero to kill Cornelia?" Milly asked. "Lelouch is the only one stopping Zero from assassinate Cornelia and I. Please! We don't have any time! Please call Lelouch immediately!" she said with all urgency.

"I understand. Rivalz, Shirley. I need you to run as fast as you can and tell Lelouch what happened! I want you to bring him here ASAP! Are we clear?" she said with a commanding voice.

The two nodded and ran swiftly to the student council meeting room.

"I hope they hurry." Euphie said as she paced back and fort in front of them.

Half a minute later, Lelouch came running with the others behind him. "Euphie!" he said as he slowed. "Lelouch!" Euphie exclaimed as she hugged the raven and tears began to fall from her eyes. "Lelouch! I tried to stop her I promise! But she wouldn't! I'm sorry! This is my entire fault! If I hadn't- if I hadn't-" she couldn't finish as she sobbed harder. Lelouch patted her sister's back to comfort her. "Hush. This isn't your fault. Don't blame yourself." He said trying to comfort her.

Euphie pulled away suddenly and grasped his arms. "Lelouch! Please! Don't let Zero kill her! Don't let him please!" she said as tears continued to flow. Lelouch, knowing full well what she meant, took a tissue from his jacket and wiped her tears. "Don't worry. I won't remove the order. Don't cry now. I promise I wouldn't remove the order unless one of you crosses the line, remember?" He said.

Euphie smiled through her tears. "Thank you. But what about the girl sister took? She's in grave danger of dying!" she said and this time, Milly spoke. "Lelouch, if you show yourself to Cornelia there's a big chance that... you-know-what will happen."

"I know Milly. Euphie, can you make Cornelia shut her mouth about me?" he asked his sister. "Yes, I can do that." She answered.

"Good. Then it's time she finds out that I'm still alive." He said as he walked towards the stairs that will lead him to where Cornelia and Kallen was.

[End of Chapter]

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