Sorry for the delay, but from this point forward things are going to be tough for me write. Lelouch is a planner where-as I tend to be a more go-with the-flow type of writer. It makes it difficult for me to keep up, let-alone figure out what will happen next. For the moment, except for Victor Reallis & his dog Chance all characters are from the CODE GEASS: LELOUCH OF THE REBELLION anime. If you don't recognize them just look them up at:
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Disclaimer: I don't own CODE GEASS & have no rights to it.
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Chapter 3
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11 Days Ago
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20 km outside the town of Preston sits the secret Britannian military base under the command of General Monica Krushevsky, a former Knight of the Round under Emperor Charles. With the greater part of the base hidden underground and a maze like network of tunnels, this formidable installation would never be an easily captured prize. The already considerable security was further strengthened as a result of hosting Empress Nunnally and her entourage.
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In the 10 years since becoming Empress, Nunnally had become even more beautiful and dignified. Modern medicine had progressed to the point that with time and much physical therapy it was believed she might even one day regain the use of her legs. Although her efforts had strengthened her limbs and mussels, for now she was unable to take more than a few steps and still required the use of her throne like wheel-chair. She was very pleased to note that when standing she was the same as height her deceased big brother.
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Wishing to be kept up to date on all developments, Nunnally made a point to spend several hours each day since her arrival observing the activity in the war room and attending all meetings.
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"General Monica what is our current status?" Nunnally asked.
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Monica's bluish-gray eyes glanced down at her console read out. "We still seem to be at a stand-still. Despite being out numbered, the enemy has managed to maintain their fighting strength and in battle we seem to be evenly matched." She sighed, her still youthful face momentarily showing traces of irritation and worry. "I don't know who's commanding them but they are very skilled. I hate to say it, but I don't know how long this stalemate will last."
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She glanced down at her console and noted the appearance of another item. She glanced over at Empress Nunnally, suddenly feeling uncomfortable and wishing that she didn't have to be the one to deliver this news.
"There is another matter that has recently come to our attention. Someone has broken into your brothers' tomb and stolen his body."
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Nunnally was shocked. It was such a strange thing to hear that the temptation to ask the blond General to repeat her words was nearly overwhelming.
"Someone has stolen my big brothers body? Why? Are there any clues?"
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"I'm afraid that's all the information I have at the moment. There are too many other pressing matters to attend to. Please forgive me Empress, but at the moment this can't be a priority."
General Monica Krushevsky wished she could afford to comfort her Empress but it wasn't her place to do so. With a civil war disrupting everyone's lives, it was vital not to do anything that might make Nunnally appear weak in front of the rest of the command staff. It was also true that they couldn't afford to waste resources on an investigation into possible body snatchers.
In her heart, however, there was another reason she would prefer not to look into the matter.
She didn't like to think about the former Emperor Lelouch. It was only by pure luck that she had survived the battle against him, despite her injuries. Whenever she tried to think about their first meeting her thoughts clouded and her memory went blank.
Monica didn't know what they talked about, a fact that greatly bothered her. It must have been extremely important though, since after that moment she had pledged her life & loyalty to him, even beyond death. It had been his final command that she serve Nunnally loyally in case of his absence.
She hated not knowing why she, a Knight of the Round who had devoted herself to the service of her Emperor, had then pledged her service and complete obedience to the man who had murdered her Emperor and taken his thrown.
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After a moment, Empress Nunnally vi Britannia Spoke: "Then as soon as time and resources are available I want a full investigation. Whatever else he may have been, Lelouch vi Britannia was a former Emperor and my royal brother. This act of grave robbing, to steal his body, is an insult that I cannot afford to over look." Nunnally, rightful Empress of the Holy Britannian Empire bestowed her General with her most commanding and determined look. "Is that understood?"
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There really was only one possible reply to such a royal command
"Yes, Your Majesty."
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I know this chapter turned out to be short, but it couldn't be helped. I suddenly got this idea for what to write next with Kallen, but since this chapter was set in the past I couldn't put it here. No choice but to end the chapter and save Kallen for the next chapter. Please look forward to it.
