Timeframe: During Zero and Euphie's talk at the SAZ.

Summary: During the SAZ episode, Zero ask t have a private talk with Euphie. But thanks to the idiocy of two un-named Black knight's spies, their said talk was broadcasted all over the world.

CHAPTER 4

~Previously~

"That sounds like a good thing." Euphie's voice said through the speaker system.

"Not when he wants to die yet his own body would not let him. I shudder to think what the Geass on him would make him do if he ever gets cornered with no available escape. Other people will have a choice of 'kill or be killed'. He, on the other hand, won't get that choice, even if his continued life cost other peoples theirs."

And now Suzaku felt miserable again. "I just can't get a freaking break, can I?"


~On with the Story~

Euphie shuddered at the thought on how many scenarios how such a Geass would seem like a horrible curse to Suzaku. "W-we got to do something to help him."

"I know. Why do you think I personally went to back him up against Sukebe(A/N: Is it right? I forgot) and the Chinese Nationals? I mean, come on. He was sent alone against an entire army with no immediate back up as a test of his loyalty to Britania. If I hadn't been there, the Geass would make him do everything in his power to stay alive, even things he would never knowingly do, which sadly includes begging his enemies or betraying Britania. He may remain alive but he would never forgive himself afterwards."

"T-that's a horrifying concept, for him at least."

"It's a horrifying concept for any warriors, especially those like him that takes honor seriously. He is a White Knight through and through. You will be very hard pressed to find a more noble and self-sacrificing man out there."

"I don't know. There is at least one man who fits the bill." She said, eyeing him pointedly.

"Me? Noble? Hardly. There is no deed too low that I wouldn't sink into to protect my precious people, particularly my sister."

"And that statement alone tells me how self-sacrificing you are." There was pride in her voice.


At Ashford Academy:

"Sayoko-chan?" Nunnally suddenly said, making everyone in the room look at her.

"Yes, Nunnally-sama?" She asked, finally noticing that Nunnally had reached behind her to touch the maid's hand.

"How long did you know of Zero and my brother?"

Sayoko, Milly, and Shirley cringed at the question while Nina and Rivalz look on in confusion.

"What are you talking about, Nuna-chan? It's not like Zero and Lelouch is the same person. I mean, how unlikely is that? Hahaha." He said with a chuckle, until he noticed none of them laughing with him. "Um, they're not really the same person, right?"

Both Nunnally and Sayoko ignored him and the little girl turns her head towards the maid, who answered immediately, "Since the beginning, Nunnally-sama."

Both Nina and Rivalz gasped at that.


Zero was silent for a moment until he started to chuckle good naturedly. "You know, princess, you're too nice. It's your most wonderful quirk, as well as your biggest flaw. Oh what am I saying? I don't even think you're capable of being nasty."

"Hey! I am capable of being nasty when I need to be in very, very, very extreme circumstances. Besides, I don't think being nice is a flaw at all."

"Except during times of war. Like it or not, the Japanese are at war with Britania." He said sadly, closing his eyes due to sudden mild irritation. When he opens them again, he gave a look at Euphie, not realizing he had unconsciously activated his Geass. "I really wish you'd let your nasty side out once in a while."

"Okay." She said simply before her foot made contact with his chin, propelling him and the chair he's sitting on backwards. She gave him a scoff and said, "Pathetic, Zero-kun. What would the Black Knights say if they find out how terrible your physique currently is?"

"Ouch! What in the heck did you do that for, woman?" He said standing up, cradling the bruise forming n his chin.

"Just stretching the new muscles, Zero-kun. For a princess, she does have a surprisingly strong body."

"What are you talking about?" He snarled before pausing upon seeing something different about Euphie. "Have your hair always been that dark of a shade?" It's true too. Euphie's hair seems to be 2 shades darker than her usual bubblegum pink that it's almost red in color.

Euphie merely gave him a scoff and said, "I rather think it's an improvement, don't you think so, Zero-kun?"

Lelouch shivered at the way the girl said his name. Taking a menacing step forward, he asked again, "Why did you kick me?"

Euphie, not even slightly intimidated by her half brother, placed a fist on her hip and said in a seductive voice, "Just making first impressions. I did, after all, just become aware."

"Aware? What the hell are you talking about?"

Instead of answering, Euphie merely used her free hand to point at something on her left. Turning, Lelouch gasped upon seeing the Geass sigil shining brightly on his eye reflected by mirror Euphie had pointed at.

"Oh my freaking God!" He gasps in shock, finally realizing that he had unknowingly subjected his half sister under the influence of the Geass. Taking out his cellular phone, he dialed a familiar number and waited impatiently. "Come on, CC, pick up. Pick up, pick up, pick up!"

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With our resident witch inside her Knightmare:

RING! RING! RING! CLICK!

"Yes, dear?" Came CC's sweet voice after picking up her cellular phone

She could hear Lelouch shuddered at the other end of the line. "What are you talking about, witch? Wait, never mind that. What happened to my Geass?"

She grinned. "Whatever do you mean, my dear?"

He shuddered again but had better things to think about than her sudden honorifics for his name. "My Geass just activated on their own. And I can't turn the darn thing off! Now tell me what the heck is going on, woman!"

"Now, now, my dear Zero . . ."

"Would you quite calling me that, witch!" he whined but was ignored.

" . . . there's actually nothing wrong with your Geass. It just chooses itself to finally evolve."

"Evolve? Now of all times? You told me it won't be happening for at least a few years more!"

"Guess I was wrong. Oops."

"Oops? OOPS! Is that all you can say you AAGH!"

SMACK! THUD!

"Moshi moshi." Came the female voice from the other end of the call several seconds later. "Zero was having a small breakdown and couldn't answer the phone right now. This wouldn't happen to be the infamous CC, wouldn't it?"

CC smiled, not even a bit concern about the sounds of Lelouch groaning on the background. "Yes. Yes I am. And how should I label you now, or should I just call you Euphemia's alter ego?"

"Hmm. You know, I'm partial to 'You-Sexy-Thing-You'."

"Sorry but I already got a royalty on that. How about Part-Time-Slave-Girl? I hear it's the new rave this century."

"And you would be my S&M-Bullwhip-Swinging-Mistress?"

"Done it too many times to count so you'll be sure I had practice."

"Although I doubt it wouldn't be any fun, it's more of Cornelia's thing than ours."

"Is that a fact?"

"She tries so hard to hide it but then, I AM Cornelia's sister as well as Euphie."

"That I don't doubt." CC smiled. It's been a while since she had fun conversation like this. Maybe she'll keep open communication with the girl in the future. "So, you are aware?"

"I always was. Euphie tried so hard to be firm and proper as her station ask of her. It's quite frustrating getting ignored all your life."

"I see. I hope you don't plan on taking over forcefully."

"Not at all. I rather let her handle all the other boring stuffs. I'm more at home in the middle of . . . physical conflicts."

"That's good. I doubt neither Suzaku nor Cornelia would forgive Zero if Euphie never comes out again."

"I don't know. I could be VERY persuasive, particularly armed with a leather corset, strawberries, and whip cream." She said in a very suggestive manner.


" . . . urugi! Kururugi Suzaku, snap out of it!"

"Huh? What? Oh, um, Sir Guilford? What is it?"

For several seconds, Guilford merely gave his fellow soldier a stare before a smirk adorned his face. "Wipe that drool off your face, Sir Kururugi. We're still on duty."

Quickly doing what he's told, he gave a sheepish smile and said, "I'm sorry, sir."

"Don't worry about it. Just don't go to your happy place when right in front of Lady Cornelia or she will shoot you in the head." He said in an understanding voice.

"Um, right."


"GIVE ME THAT!" Came Zero's voice from the other end of the line, making CC smirk. "I want answers, witch! AND I WANT THEM NOW!"

"Of coarse, dear." She smiled hearing him shudder on the other end of the line. "You gave Euphiemia a Multiple Personality Disorder."

"YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!"

"Not at all. Besides, it doesn't seem that bad. I dare say she would be very good for the princess."

"GOOD!" he snarled. "How does she having a split personality be any good for Euphemia, or myself for that matter?"

"MPD is more common than you think, my dear . . ."

"STOP CALLING ME THAT!"

". . . Zero. Most people, particularly those with their image to uphold unknowingly build themselves alternate personalities that they use in public. They then switch with their original personality during private times without even noticing. You yourself created your Zero persona that you switch on and off depending on the circumstances. Multiple personality is a normal subconscious function of the human brain. It becomes a disorder when the brain separates the personalities, thus classifying the other personality as another sentient part of oneself even if it shouldn't be. Do you understand?"

There was silence in the other line. C.C. could almost see Lelouch's dumbfounded face, his mouth hanging open. It wasn't everyday the he hears the witch sound so smart. "How . . ."

"Now, now, dear. I am, after all, been alive for centuries. Wisdom comes with experience."

"Would you quit it with the dear stuff!"

"No. And if you raise your voice on me one more time, you'll be ejected from the bed."

"It's MY bed!"

"And it's quite soft and spacious, unlike the couch that you'll be sleeping in for the next two weeks."

"You're GROUNDING me?"

"Of course not. I'm merely exercising my right to discipline you as your partner. Raising your voice is very unbecoming for a revolutionary leader after all."

"That bed have a memory mattress installed. Do you know how much it cost me to have that custom made?"

"Why my dear, don't you like seeing me sprawling all over your bed?"

"Not when I'm not in it or at least watching nearby! No, wait, I didn't say it out loud, right?"

"Well look at you. You have hormones underneath all that noble sophistication."

"Quit baiting me, witch!"

"No."

Lelouch actually growled through the phone, Euphie's alter ego laughing in the background.


A/N: Hiya guys. Sorry it took me a while but i finally got to update this story.

I'll be trying to update the rest of my stories and i also got a few new ideas on the way.