Dress You Up (A Code Geass fic)

Disc.: I do not own Code Geass or its' characters- just this story plot and the events herein.

A/N: Well, I'm back everyone! Sorry I haven't posted in so long, but writer's block is a real nasty bitch- plus college work has kept me equally busy, but on the plus side I'm finally done with my first semester! If you recall where I left off, Kusaka's been a very bad boy and must be punished! Anyway, time to start this chapter off right, so let's skip the opening act and move onto the main event!

Ch.8- He Did WHAT?!

To say that both parents were shocked was the understatement of understatements. Kusaka actually raped his own brother? Why would he do something like this?!

Camelia was the first to break the silence, and she still couldn't believe what she'd heard.

"Are you absolutely sure about that, Lelouch?!"

"I wish that I was lying to you and that someone else had done that to him, but yes- I am absolutely sure of it. Kanon himself told me that his brother raped him, had I known much sooner…I, I might have been able to-"

Lelouch couldn't bring himself to finish his sentence, the sorrow and guilt over being unable to help his boyfriend came crashing down on him like a tidal wave…he just fell to his knees and began sobbing uncontrollably, not caring if he was too loud or if anyone saw him in his fragile state- but he soon found himself being held tightly by Camelia, her soothing words reminding him of his sister Euphemia.

"Lelouch…please, don't blame yourself for this whole situation dear. It's not your fault, and the fact that you cry so much for our son's plight means that you do indeed love him as much as you say. We will resolve this issue, my husband and I, for now you should stay with Kanon. He will need someone there for him when he wakes up, and I can think of no one he'd rather have there to greet him than you."

Lelouch just cried in Camelia's hold for what felt like hours, but in reality was only several minutes. After all the tears he could shed were gone, Camelia led him to Kanon's side and left them alone while she and Patrick contacted the elders of the Maldini Clan. It was time to resolve this whole dishonorable matter, and make Kusaka pay for what he'd done.

(3 hours later)

Camelia and Patrick were in the Maldini Clan Council room, their audience consisting of themselves as well as the 18 former heads of the Clan. In the Maldini family, succession is decided through one of two methods: Age or battle.

If age is the chosen method, then the son or daughter who holds the most seniority is given the title of Clan Leader. Sometimes, however, the eldest is a grandson/granddaughter, niece/nephew, or even brother/sister. In the case of twins, the one born first is the one chosen for Clan Leader. It was through this method that Patrick's father and his brothers/sisters were chosen as Clan Leaders.

The method of battle is broken down into 2 categories: Knightmare Combat, or a battle of wits. Knightmare Combat pits the two oldest members vying for leadership at the time in a battle that lasts until one concedes or has their frame beaten beyond battling condition. A battle of wits is conducted by way of a Shogi or Go match. The winner of that sort of battle is chosen as the Clan Leader, and this method resulted in Patrick being the current Clan Leader.

The former Clan heads were sitting in their designated seats in the following order: Lance Maldini, Kanon and Kusaka's grandfather, Mariah (grandmother), Ashton (Camelia's eldest brother), Alice (Patrick's cousin), Corey (Camelia's younger brother), Celeste (Camelia's eldest sister), Ian (Camelia's younger brother in law), and the rest of the former heads were cousins that were seated as follows: Netiri, Joseph, Benjamin, Laura, Phineas, Sergei, Katalina, Marilyn, Logan, Dominic, and finally ending with Lanna, one of the younger cousins.

They were all curious as to why they'd been called to this meeting. Usually, the only other time they were brought together like this was when someone in their Clan was going to be announced as the next Clan Head. But the message had told them all that this was of the utmost importance, and they were dying to hear more.

The room was deathly silent, and if one dropped a pin you'd surely hear it echo throughout the whole room. Lance was the first to break the silence, it was unnerving to him for it to be this quiet.

"Patrick, would you or Camelia mind telling us why exactly you've gathered us here tonight?" the age and seniority was obvious in his voice, as he was nearing his 60th year very soon.

Camelia was the next to speak.

"Yes, Lance. As you all know, this matter is of great concern- and none of what we tell any of you leaves this Clan. Kanon…was raped and has been hospitalized until further notice." She was trying her best not to cry, but somehow Camelia had managed to hold in her tears. Crying in front of the former Clan heads was something she absolutely would not do, it showed them all that she was too shaken up to be here.

As for the rest of the Clan members, they were shocked that someone had inflicted harm of any sort on the current Prince of their proud and noble Clan, and they were demanding to know just who was responsible for such an atrocity. It seemed like a fight would break out any minute, due to all the yelling and accusations being thrown around the entirety of the room.

Before things got further out of hand, Patrick spoke up, effectively silencing them all with his answer…none, however, were prepared for the name of the culprit.

"The culprit behind this unforgivable act…is my own son, Kusaka. I move that he be stripped of his namesake and banished to the farthest reaches of the land formerly known as Area 59. All in favor?"

The residents of the council had to try very hard not to become enraged at hearing that one of their own was responsible. The site known as Area 59 was given back its name after Charles Zi Britannia was executed 10 years ago. They saw no other fitting punishment for such a horrid act, and one by one all raised their hands.

"All opposed?"

This time, no one raised their hands, showing no disagreement with the decision.

Patrick was thoroughly pleased with their choice as a smile made its way to his face.

"Then the motion is passed. Lady Lanna, have your elite guard arrest Kusaka and bring him here at once."

Lanna stood up and looked at her elder cousin, her silver-green eyes sparkling with excitement beneath her dark platinum-blonde bangs. It'd been a while since her guards had gotten any sort of orders for arrest, and this was enough to make her smile evilly. She may be Patrick's younger cousin, but she was also the Chief of Police- and loved every second of her job.

"Yes sir, Maldini Head Patrick."

With the choice made, the Clan members filed out of the room to await further information.

(45 minutes later)

The Clan members were all staring down at Kusaka, who was bound with a straight jacket and blindfolded. They let him hear all their words, but he wasn't allowed to look at any of their faces- not even those of his parents. He just sat there, calm and quiet as he waited to hear what they had to tell him. The resemblance between himself and his younger brother Kanon was so close it was creepy, but Kusaka's hair was 3 full shades darker than his brother's. Patrick was the one who broke the silence of the room, his eyes narrowed in disgust at his eldest son.

"Kusaka Alexander Maldini, you stand accused of the charges for Assault on a member of your own Clan, as well as 2 counts of Rape. Because of what you've done to Prince Kanon Jamison Maldini, you are hereby stripped of your status as Prince and banished to Former Area 59 for the rest of your days. Have you anything to say in your defense before your punishment is handed down to you?"

Kusaka just sat there, and the Clan members thought that he wasn't going to do or say anything…until he did the most unlikely thing.

He smiled, it was the kind of smile one would see on the face of a pedophile.

"Yes…I just want to say, even though I won't be here to 'love' him anymore, I enjoyed myself thoroughly as I took Kanon over and over until he was begging for more-"

"Enough! Get him out of here at once, Lanna."

Lanna only needed to be told once and the next thing Kusaka knew, he was being placed on a passenger jet to his home for the rest of his life: Chernobyl, Russia.

T.B.C.- Sorry it's so short, I promise the next one will be longer! For now, just read and review!