The jail cell was unpleasant. It was dusty, touched by filth and it

reeked of rats and mice. It helped me to know that I wouldn't have

to stay here for long.

I observed the patrol guards and there was constantly 2 guards

with me and they would change shift every hour or so with another

2 but there was a time lapse for about a minute between each shift

and that was what I was aiming for.

The plan was simple. I would wait until the next time the guards changed shift and in that 1 minute time lapse; I would insert a fragment from my sakuradite rose and ignite it using the bricks on the wall.

"Um… Mr. What time is it?"

"It's around 6:50; are you hungry again?"

"No… just curious. Thank you" I shot a genuine smile to express my thanks but I knew that in only 10 minutes, I would be smiling for a much different reason.

(7:00pm around the time of the shift change.)

The 2 guards left to change shifts with the other 2 guards and this was my chance. I started counting backwards from 60 and kept track of time but that was kind of hard when I considered what I was currently working with.

"Hm… highly explosive material that would blow up the entire jail cell if I were to get the amount wrong…" well that was a reassuring thought. Before I ignited the sakuradite, I held my breath and stroke the fragment with all my might.

The sound was deafening… even after the explosion, my ears rang like they've just been blasted on full volume from high-voltage amps. The 2nd thought on my mind was that; "dang… the guard's must've heard that… Now's my only chance!" and I ran for the exit as fast as I could… not too long after my escape, I could hear the alarms going off in every direction and I would have to guess that they are looking for me.

There were 3 flaws in my calculation.

1. I've never expected a small fragment of sakuradite would cause such a big commotion. 2; I hadn't thought of what to do after I escaped my jail cell or considered the fact that I was trapped in a submarine. 3 which is my solution to 2 is that; somehow; Suzaku managed to find me in the midst of this crisis and is now standing in front of me with the new 9th generation model of Knightmare: Lancelot Albion (this is funny considering the fact that they're about 7-10 years old you can decide how old idc).

Before I had a chance to say anything, Suzaku threw me in the hatch along with him but I knew that escape would not be that simple.

"Hello boys. My name is Kallen Kouzuki and with this Guren S.E.I.T.E.N, you don't have a chance of beating me."

This was the problem that I've feared but I knew how good Suzaku was but even so; the chances of us making it out of here was about 50-50. Refer to the following link for epic battle (.com/watch?v=sYQ_x7BhVQc&feature=related) (ignore the Tristan and basically all they're saying XD haha sorry :P I was 2 lazy 2 describe my own fight :S it takes 2 long and yea… make due with what your imagination can come up with.)

After being completely devastated by the Guren; we managed to get out of it alive somehow but damage to the Lancelot Albion was beyond that of simple repairs.

Suzaku was injured in the fight against the Guren S.E.I.T.E.N. and had a cut all over him from being constantly rammed into the sides of the cockpit. I managed to treat most of his wounds but the cut on his forehead seemed to be bleeding fast.

Suzaku always did this. Why? He has nothing to gain from saving me. I am the 17th successor of Britannia which that I would not succeed my father for a long time if I were to succeed him at all. I was truly curious as to his real reasons; so I asked him.

"Suzaku; why would you go through all this just to save me? You'll gain little if nothing at all from being with me. Why do you put yourself through all this pain?"

Suzaku looked at me with ambitious eyes. Eyes that belonged to someone who did not look at the present but looked to the brighter future. Those were the eyes that he had.

"Lelouch. I don't need a reason to protect my friends but if you really need a reason; you and I made a promise remember? To create and preserve this peace. Together."

I was astounded by his response. He was so determined and during his response, his voice did not falter even a little. I could not measure up to his capabilities as a soldier but there was one thing I could promise him.

"Very well Suzaku… I will do what I can for our promise but heed my warning; for we will encounter many difficulties in this path but like we always say; "when you and I work together, we can do anything."

We arrived back at the palace but by the time of our arrival, the black knights were subdued, captured and punished. My life returned to the way it was but now I had a goal.

I don't know when I'll see that green haired girl again but I need that power. To keep my promise with Suzaku, protect my family; and defend my country. (or so he thought until V.V killed Marianna and Charles used his geass to screw up Nunnally's eyes.)