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Hello everyone! Yes, I know...I haven't been updating for a long time. It's just that, after I launched the 6th chapter, I began thinking, "What if, nobody reviews my story?" and silly things like, "Oh my God! Don't tell me my first story is better than this one!" But seriously…Is my past story better than this one is?
Oh yeah… I changed my pen name again! I changed it to "darquesseK1" just as you see it now.
Alright! Enough with the delays!
GORA~!
Formerly known as 'demonprinceyuki'.
=7th Move= Her Tragic Story
"You know you're not supposed to visit them!" Lelouch said, clearly frustrated. Lyana only rolled her eyes.
"I granted your wish, did I not?" she replied.
"But still, if Briseis were to find out that we are here he will not hold back anymore!" he shouted.
"Alright!" Lyana covered her ears. "I'm sorry if I visited them!" she said as she stood up. "I'm going to my room!" and left the room.
Lelouch stood there for a few minutes. Dealing with his sister was tougher than fighting against Schniezel at Empress Tianze's wedding a few years back. She, unlike their brother, was full of surprises. Although both of them were like an open book to him, Lyana knew how to shock him. Schniezel acted with his brain, wits, and according to his position in the Britannian community. Lyana, on the other hand, used her mind and something more... disturbing. His sister rarely used it, though. He didn't know what it is, but every time she did, he could feel her aura changing into something darker... something more... sinister and demonic.
He went to her room. He stopped in front of her door and knocked. "Lya…"
"GO AWAY!" came her reply through the door.
"I need to talk to you."
"I said… GO AWAY!" she shouted. Lelouch waited for a long time.
"I'm going to enter now"
No answer.
He turned the knob and found it unlocked. He stepped inside and said, "Lya, stop acting so childish and talk to me." He looked around. "Come on Lya…" he saw Lya sleeping in the balcony. Lelouch smiled and walked to her. He looked at her angelic face. "You still haven't changed."
He remembered back then, when they were little children, when somebody would upset her, she would go to the balcony and stay there until she fell asleep. Lelouch would be the one to help the maid carry her and lay beside her when their mother would tuck them to sleep. It had been a long time since he'd carry someone to bed. After doing that, he tucked her in. "Neh, goodnight Lya. And, I forgive you." He kissed her forehead and left the room.
Lyana's eyes fluttered open and said, "Goodnight, big brother." And went back to sleep.
-=-OO-=-
YFLH Hotel, rm. 524, also known as Zero and Nunnally's room
I watched as she entered the room, her long red hair swinging behind her and strode to the nearest armchair. "You called me?" she asked.
"Hai Kallen-san." I replied. She tilted her head at Zero. "What is it all about, Suzaku?"
"Kallen-san," Suzaku took of his mask. His brown locks decorated his face. His face. After 5 long years, it's still the same. He still looks like the 18-year old Suzaku. Nothing has changed in him. Maybe his attitude. But still…
"We were about to talk to Cornelia." He replied. "And what does that have to do with me?" she asks.
"She wants to talk with you as well." I answered. She looked at me with confusion in her eyes. "Why does she want to talk to me?" she asks. I wonder, why are her eyes are puffy and red? Has she been crying? "Even we don't know."
Suddenly my elder sister's face appeared on the monitor screen in front of us. She looked somewhat, different. Her eyes were puffy, like Kallen's. "Nunnally, Suzaku... Kallen." She greeted.
"Is there any reason why you wish to talk to me General Cornelia?" Kallen asked. Cornelia looked at her. A long silence fell.
"When exactly are you going to tell me about the war?" she asked suddenly.
We were... There was only one word that would fit in this situation… disturbed. How come Cornelia knew of the war when we only found out about it a few hours ago?
As if she read our minds, she said," Lyana told me." Lyana? Who is she? Is she a friend of brother too?
"L- Lyana? Her?" Kallen mumbled, wide-eyed. I looked at her. I could fell she knew something.
"Kallen, do you know her?" I ask.
She looks at me and nods her head. "Cornelia," I address my sister. "Who is Lyana? And what did she tell you?"
"She told me of the upcoming war. And that Geass is the reason for it. Of the Blue King of the Wind and the Demon Angel aiding us."
"But who is Lyana?" Suzaku pressed. Cornelia looked at him in the eye and said, "She is my half-sister. To be exact, she is Lelouch's dead twin sister."
"So she was telling the truth?" I heard Kallen mumble. "Kallen how come you know her?" I pressed. She didn't look at me in the eye as she replied. "I met her a while ago."
"How?" Suzaku asked.
"She brought me to the Oasis. And she told me help would come. "
"And?" I pressed on. She bit her lip. Before she can tell me Cornelia interrupted. "Did you say Oasis? If I remember well, it's a place where the wall between our world and the other worlds are the weakest. That's what I was told, of course. I'm guessing you met someone dead there?"
Kallen nodded. "Only one."
"And who might that be?" I ask.
Cornelia answered "Nunnally, all the things that happened in the 'Oasis' must be kept secret. That is the law of that place."
"And how come you know?" Suzaku asked.
"If you haven't noticed yet, I grew up with the Royal Family. When one reaches the age of ten dirty imperial secrets are revealed and they make you swear not to tell a soul of what you know." She replied.
"Does that mean Lelouch also knows this?" I ask.
All of us looked at Cornelia who shrugged. "Yes. After all he did turn ten in Britannia."
"Cornelia how come you know so much?" I ask. She remained silent. "Will you at least tell us how Lyana died?"
She looked at me intently. Even though I know she's half a world apart from me I can still feel that strong gaze of hers. After a moment she sighed and relaxed in her chair. She entwined her fingers and nodded. "Where do I start?" I heard her mumble.
"Lyana was born on December 5, year 2000, minutes after Lelouch came out. When Lyana came out, father suddenly came in…"
==FLASHBACK==
Charles Di Britannia came in unannounced. What he saw actually made his passive face contort with rage. In the hands of the doctor was a baby that had purple eyes and looked like it also had black hair. He heard the doctor declare it as a girl. And in his wife's arm was another child. It looked exactly the same as the other one except it was dry and it was also naked. It was a boy. The doctor gave the girl to the emperor. Marianne spoke. "I named this one Lelouch. He is the elder one. You must name her, then."
"Lyana. That will be her name." the doctors left to let the couple talk. "Marianne..." he began. He knew he had to kill the girl for it was a bad omen, but he knew Marianne wouldn't allow it. "I know what you're going to say... And, No! I will not let you kill my child!" she said viciously. Charles had no choice. He handed Lyana back to her mother. The two children looked at their father curiously. They didn't cry like the other children he had carried and decided he might actually like them. He left the room and headed to the Thought elevator. If he couldn't kill the girl, he was going to have to kill them both….
==END OF FLASHBACK==
(Note that Cornelia doesn't know about Charles's plan. I just really wanted to write that. )
"They let her live in obscurity that only the Royal Family and the Royal guards knew of them.
"They basically lived together, did everything together. Since they were Lady Marianne's children, they were treated poorly by our other siblings except for me, Odysseus, Schniezel, Clovis and Euphie. Even so, they were happy and contented.
"Even if Lelouch was older, he would let Lyana do the decisions. He kept on saying that they were equal in almost everything. And take note every time he said this, he would emphasize the word 'almost'. They would play as one combining their minds together and easily defeat their opponent. Lady Marianne was proud of them, even the emperor.
"Then one afternoon, we were playing inside their room. Euphie, Lyana and I were playing with Lady Marianne's make-up kit while Lelouch was sitting on the floor next to her, watching us. Your mother was sitting near the fire and was reading a book. While we were busy playing, Lady Marianne suddenly took out her pistol and aimed it at the window as she looked. We could sense something wrong happening so we stopped."
"She visibly relaxed. She told us everything was alright now so we continued playing. But there was something odd about the twins. They could sometimes be really stiff and their eyes kept on straying on the window, as if somebody were to jump later."
"Lady Marianne thought we were only hungry so she offered to call one of the guards outside and call for the maid to bring us snacks. Then as she opened the door..." Cornelia stopped. Is this the part where sister Lyana dies?
"As she opened the door, two gunshots were heard. When we all looked back Lyana was standing in front of a blood covered Lelouch, her back to us. We didn't know what happened. Suddenly, Lady Marianne screamed, 'My children!' and shot the window twice. She instantly killed the two assassins, but the damage was done.
"Lyana collapsed in front of Lelouch. Lelouch had his eyes wide open. He had blood in his face and his clothes and he was shaking. We thought he was shot as well. And then…"
==FLASHBACK==
"LYANA!" Lelouch screamed as he looked at his sister's body. Her angelic face was covered with blood. There was a gaping hole in her head where the blood came from. "LYANA!"
He wailed. His tears streamed down his face as he pitifully wailed and clutched the dead body of his sister.
Marianne tried to swallow her tears and stay strong. Somehow, she made a great mistake. She was to only leave the children for half a minute and they attacked. She looked at the floor where Lyana was sitting a while ago and saw a bullet hole. Clearly they were aiming for her children. One was for Lelouch, while the other one was for Lya. Lya had somehow made their plan a failure when she decided to save Lelouch. She knew they would attack, but why didn't she tell? Thinking of it only made her fell worse. She just wasn't good enough to protect them!
Cornelia had tried and failed to cover Euphie's eyes, letting her see everything. Euphie fell on her knees and cried for their sister. Cornelia saw Lady Marianne was slouched near the door, her vigour completely gone for she had lost her only girl. Cornelia was about to fall as well but she knew she had to check on Lelouch first. "Lelouch?"
She tried to touch his arm. "GO AWAY! I DON'T NEED YOU!" he shouted. He continued to weep. She couldn't handle it anymore as she glimpse upon her dead sister's face. It was so disturbing for she didn't even scream. But not only that, it was disturbing for she was smiling so peacefully, like she enjoyed the pleasure of being killed. She dropped to her knees as the guard and their other siblings came in to see what had happened…
==END OF FLASHBACK==
"She died on February 25, year 2003. A few months later, you were born. On those months, Lelouch locked himself inside their room and wore black clothes everyday, which was prohibited in the court as you remember. He wore a single black and purple wing pendant which was their symbol that Lya gave him. " Cornelia finished.
"I can't believe it! They killed a child?" Kallen said in disbelief.
"In our family Ms. Kallen, you should at least expect 3 assassination attempts in a week." Cornelia replied.
"But why didn't anyone mention her after I was born?" I ask.
"Because they were afraid to provoke Lelouch. The first time someone spoke her name was a man named Carl Anderson. He was a noble who thought of himself as one of the emperor's friends. He knew about Lyana because he was one of the doctors who examined her body after she died. He told Lelouch that Lyana deserved to die because she was only a 'half-breed'. He also said that Lelouch would surely be next. Lelouch kicked him in his private part and then pinned him to the ground using what I think was a technique of what people called 'taijutsu'. He ordered the Royal Guards to arrest the man and persecute him without trial. Since then, every time people say her name out loud, they instantly get shot in the head. 5 people tried to do what that man did more effectively but they also died."
"You're kidding us, right?" Suzaku said. Cornelia shook her head. "But you keep on mentioning her name today. How come your not dead yet?" Kallen asked.
"I apologize. But I can't divulge anymore information about this matter." Cornelia replied.
"Why not?" I whined.
"Because I promised. And I don't like breaking any promises I made."
We eventually gave up. Making Cornelia talk was like moving a huge boulder with a single spoon. She just won't bulge!
"Ah, I almost forgot." She said. "Miss Kallen, ay I talk to you in private?"
Why would she want to talk with Kallen all of a sudden? "Why?" Kallen asked as looked at her.
"It's important." She answered.
"Nunnally, Zero, even if this is your room, will you please leave me and Kallen in private for a while?"
I nodded and gestured for Suzaku to comply. He nodded as well and said a silent good luck to Kallen and put on his mask before we went outside. As the door automatically locked itself up, I began to think, that maybe, just maybe, if I just agreed to have some hidden cameras…
++OO++
Who would have believed that I, a commander of the Britannian army and was known for being ruthless, cold and strong woman would be having a hard time dealing with my favourite brother's lover.
I've dealt with Nunnally, who for some reason, turned so curious in the last 5 years. I sighed. I wonder what Lelouch and Lyana would say if they found out about this. But knowing them, they might already know and is finding it amusing.
"Miss Kallen" I said to get her attention. She's looking at me intently. Looks like she doesn't know about me knowing what really happened in Oasis. Well, here goes nothing.
"Whatever happens, you must never tell anyone that you met Lelouch inside Oasis. Do you understand?" There. Simple yet full of meaning. I wonder if Lyana's laughing right now. Of course she is.
I turned my attention back to Kallen, who had her eyes wide open in shock and her mouth slightly ajar. "Close your mouth. You're inviting bugs in." I said. Naturally, she complied. I need to finish this conversation fast so I can get back to my bed. And I really don't want to hear any obvious questions right now. "Kallen, I know what you and Lelouch did inside the Garden of Oasis. I'm not going to tell you off. But if the consequence of your action is born, then I need to know."
"Right now, the only ones who you can trust are Lelouch, Lyana and I." If I remember right, there was one person who had the power to know this situation. I remember her young face, but I can't seem to remember her name... oh wait. Now I do. "There is also one more. I'm not sure if she's still alive, considering she was supposedly dead on the records. But if she's still alive, then you'll need her help. Her name is Alyana Molinos."
Well, I can't say I expected her reaction. Her eyes became wider and spoke. Well, let's hear it. "Why her?" well, at least it wasn't an obvious one. "Alyana is a friend of Lelouch when they were mere children. At that time, she was being referred to as the 'demon prince' even if she was a girl because of what she can do. She is a demigod as the Ancients call her. And if she agrees to help you, you will be safe until the appointed time."
"Cornelia, who's older? You or her?" where the heck did she get that question. "If you must know, I am. I'm 30 years old. She's only 27 if she's still alive."
"She's alive. We've met her. She was the one who told us about the upcoming war. Something's bothering me when she told me something." she paused. I let her continue. "She told me that even if she looked like that, she was much older than she appears to be."
"Oh? Maybe that demigod blood is finally rubbing off on her. You see, according to the Ancients, demigods had an amazing ability to heal and regenerate their body, making them almost immortal."
"Almost?"
"Yes, because they say the demigods choose whether they stay human, or be granted the power of immortality. And from what I learned years ago when I was kept by the Geass Directorate, they are the first code bearers."
Well, I guess she's thinking if Alyana's already immortal or something. "I still don't get it. She said that she was older than she seemed, but if she really is 27, then why does she look like 27? Wait! Unless she-"
"Kallen I can assure you, she's 27. Demigods choose the path they walk at the age of 16. She stayed with us for 5 years, playing and growing up with Lelouch until he turned 4 and she left. After 9 years, a report came that she died of drowning but there was no body so everybody just accepted it." I explained.
"I'm sorry Kallen, but I cannot answer any of your questions now." She nods. Good. Now all I have to do is-BEEP! Well that was unexpected. I just received a message. Better read it. "Kallen, we're almost done here. Please call those two in." She nods yet again and stood up. I didn't wait for them to come in. I opened the message:
TO: COMMANDER-GENERAL CORNELIA CAESARO LI BRITANNIA GUILFORD
3RD ROOM TO THE RIGHT OF THE 4TH FLOOR OF THE ARIES VILLA, MAINLAND BRITANNIA EARTH
FROM: DEMON PRINCE ALYANA WILMA MOLINOS
GREAT MAUSOLEUM 55TH FLOOR OF THE PATH OF HEAVEN, HEAVEN PALACE
[Message reads]
Well Cornelia, never thought you'd tell her my age. Yes, what they did inside the garden walls. Lelouch can't hide anything from me because of the promise we made. I've been watching over them ever since they arrived here in the Philippines. Anyway, don't worry. I'll take care of her.
Cornelia, I want you to be as careful as possible right now. I haven't told Lelouch about this yet, but I think he already knows. Anyway, the enemy will be starting sooner than anyone expected, even Lyana. I don't know when, but I think they might attack this week, meaning there's only 3 assumption dates we need to watch for. Tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, or the day after that. Please be careful. I'll find a way to contact you if there are any changes.
I miss you so much! I hope we see each other again soon!
Love, Yana.
[End of Message]
Well, I never thought she would confirm that she was still alive. Nonetheless, this is better. I turned back my attention to them. "Kallen, I hope the conversation we had will only stay to those who heard it." She nods. Good. "Suzaku, Nunnally, I'll inform you if there are any changes to the plan. Until then, enjoy your stay and watch your back. Goodbye." I let a smile graze my face as the computer screen turned off. "At last, I can relax."
"And who told you that you can?" asked a voice. I didn't jump. It was a good thing I still had my guard up. I know that voice. "I thought you said you're not allowed to visit us?" I ask. I turned around to see Lelouch folding his wings. He was wearing a black sleeveless turtle neck, black pants and black shoes. He was leaning on the door frame of the balcony with a smug look on his face. He smirked. "Who would have thought that the Goddess of Victory would be wearing such a girly night gown? A night gown made of red silk with frills on the ends. Or is that our lingerie?"
I blushed. "Do you have a problem?" I ask. "None at all."
"Were you listening?" I ask as I stood up and flipped my hair to the side. Lelouch shook his head. "Don't worry, I just got here."
"I'll skip the small talk. I came here for business." He said with a serious face. "In less than 14 hours, there will be an attack 800km from the coast of Melbourne, Australia."
"Are they planning to attack Philippines?" I ask.
"I'm not sure. But if they are, you'll need this." He said as he tossed me a black pouch. I caught it and opened. Inside was a single black wing earpiece. "I can contact you with this?"
"Maybe." Great. Very helpful Lelouch.
"Wait, isn't Alyana staying in that country?" I ask.
"Yes she is. But she's been having some difficulties for the past year." He said as he looked away. I had the feeling he didn't want to talk about it, so I changed the subject. "I understand." I said. He nodded.
He went out to the balcony and opened his wings. I still can't get over that feeling of absolute tranquillity that his wings keep giving me. "Cornelia, please be careful. This might be the enemy we've been searching for." He said and flew.
I watched him disappear before I changed into my working clothes and put on the earpiece. If the enemy arrives in less than 8 hours, then were doomed. I closed the door and prepared for the next big war. The War of the Dead Roses.
[End of chapter]
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