Author's Note: Guess who survived fighting a bear! That's right Chuck Norris.
Anyhow, I am back!
Lelouch – You took quite a while to update
Me – I have things to do you know
Lelouch – You're quite selfish
Me – You're one to talk
Shirley – Allllright, unto the reviews!
Me – Damn you woman! That's my line!
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WestAnimeBrigade – Thanks a bunch :D You have made me quite happy :) Hope you like the new chapter :D
DW64 – Thanks for the review :D, and yea I think I fell deeply in love with my own OC in that chapter. Hope you enjoy :D
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Mitsuki-Senpai – Lelouch and Shirley are damned lucky, having an awesome daughter like her xP Thanks a lot for the compliment :D Hope you enjoy the chapter and the secrets are soon to be unraveled!
Lovelie 3 – First of all, thanks a lot :D Your review actually inspired me to finish up this chapter xP And as said before, this story is reaching its climax, all mysteries are to be answered soon! :D And yes, I hate that black haired man too
Lelouch – You wrote him
Me – Shuddup
Anyhow, about my updates, sorry about the delays but it really is a busy time of year for me. Also, I'm open to all suggestions, just PM / review with them and I'll take it into consideration :D Oh and don't worry, I'm never angry at anyone :) Except this guy called Lashloseus, man I'm so angry at him! D:
I wouldn't say I'm the best though :P Either way, thanks a lot for your review. And enjoy the chapter :D
Disclaimer – Code Geass is not mine!
Lelouch – We never said it was
Me – Shuddup
Shirley – Unto the Chapter!
Me – Stick to your own script damit!
Chapter Nine: Bonding
"Come on Nunally." The 21-year old mother called, her daughter following close behind her.
Taking her mother's hand the girl chimed, "Mommy! Guess what I want to be when I grow up!"
"Oh~, what is my dear daughter going to be?" Shirley smiled.
"You have to guess!" She insisted, skipping down the sidewalk.
The orange haired woman played a pondering pose for the entertainment of her child. Who giggled at her expressions. After a long hum of 'Hmm' and 'Umm', she accepted defeat, "Alright, I give in, what do you want to be?"
The cheery girl smiled at her and answered, "I want to be a doctor!"
"I'll think you'll be a wonderful doctor sweetheart." Shirley assured.
Nunally nodded, smile still plastered on her face, "I'm gonna help everyone!"
The pair seated themselves on a bench; the mother grabbed a treat from her purse and handed it to the little girl. She hugged her mother's arm in thanks, and dug into the candy. The woman smiled stroking Nunally's hair behind her ear. But a sudden flash from the news screen attached to the heightened building caught her attention.
"This just in, three Britannian soldiers have been taken captive by a terrorist organization in Area 17, their names are as followed," The man reported, "John Richards, Corporal, Isaac Newman, Master Sergeant and Lelouch Lamperouge, Lieutenant first class."
Shirley froze, the voice of the newsman echoing in her head.
Lelouch Lamperouge…Lieutenant first class…Lelouch Lamperouge…Lieutenant first class…Lelouch Lamperouge…Lieutenant first class…
"More to come soon." The reporter ended, the screen fading to advertisements.
The woman frantically took out her cell phone and dialed a number, eagerly waiting through the rings for a response to sound.
"Mommy, is something wrong?" The girl asked.
Shirley looked down at her phone, disappointed, there was no response, "No, nothing sweetheart."
"Who were you calling?" Nunally questioned, "Uncle Suzaku?"
Shirley faked a light smile and patted her head, "Yes, I needed to…ask him something."
"Daddy," A voice whispered into the sleeping man's ears, "Daddy!"
The soldier pried open his eyes, to the active little child waking him, "Good morning Nunally."
The child pecked him on the cheek, leaving Lelouch a bit surprised, "Mommy says to come down for breakfast."
Nodding, the man sat up on his bed. Scratching his black hair. Nunally ran downstairs, calling to her mother that Daddy was coming down. Lelouch smiled, hearing her say that lit up his day. Grunting, he stood up, forcing his body towards the restroom.
Walking into the room, Lelouch was expecting three things, the sink, the toilet, and the shower. What he was not expecting, was an orange haired beauty, in her underclothing, to be there.
"S-Shirley!" Lelouch yelped, turning around.
Shirley was flushed, "S-sorry! I didn't lock the d-door."
"But Nunally said you were downstairs…" Lelouch recalled, taking a few steps back to his room.
Ducking his head inside, he peered over to a giggling black haired child. Grinning widely at him, she gave him an expression which spoke out 'you're welcome'. Right after, she ran downstairs, leaving the two to their business.
'That child; is a goddess.'
"She must have taught I was," Shirley elaborated, "I did tell her to ask you to come down though."
The black haired man nodded, and as much as he wanted to turn around, stare, then pounce on Shirley. He wasn't one to allow lust to overcome him. Sighing, he stepped out of the room, closing the door behind him.
"I'll use the other bathroom." He called back.
His ears picked up some sort of approval, which he was content with. Heading down the stairs, the man stopped to hover over the child seated on the couch.
"Although I appreciate the gesture Nunally, I think that was rather…sudden." Lelouch said, the black haired head tilting backwards to meet up with his eyes.
"Sorry! I didn't actually know what was supposed to happen," Nunally apologized, "Uncle Suzaku told me that you would be happy if I did…"
Lelouch blinked, "Uncle Suzaku?"
"Mhm! He came here really early to pick up some papers, and told me to do it." Nunally smiled, obviously not aware of the issue.
She gazed at Lelouch's dull expression, "I won't do it again, I promise."
The man smiled patting her head; it wasn't possible to stay angry or even disappointed at her, "It's quite alright, I just wanted you to know." He assured.
He started towards the bathroom, "As for Uncle Suzaku, I'll handle him myself."
"Make sure this gets to the Lord-Commander within the hour," The Colonel commanded, "after it's delivered pick up the Sector 12 statistics and return immediately."
The soldier nodded, saluting, wandering off to his task. Lelouch had to get extra work done so he had enough time open to go with Shirley to the diner. The Commander told him they had a load of intelligence to sort, and even more statistics to update, plus they needed him to complete a fair amount. The amount of officers that were available for paperwork was extremely low. The soldier wiped sweat off his brow; this wasn't feeling like much of a vacation.
"Done yet?" His attendant asked, biting into her cheese pizza.
Lelouch raised her gaze to her, "Why is it that I'm a Colonel, and you're a Lieutenant, my assistant. And I'm doing more work than you?"
"Because I finished all of my work beforehand," C.C. countered, "besides, a higher rank ultimately leads to greater responsibility. Hence meaning-"
"More work." Suzaku cut off, having just entered the room, a stack of papers in his hands, "they want it done within the next half hour."
"A half hour?" Lelouch gaped, staring at the nodding officer, "Well then what about you?"
"I'm off in a bit; you're not the only one with a date." Suzaku teased.
"That Euphemia girl again?" Lelouch asked, returning to the papers.
Suzaku entered a bit of a timid expression, "W-well-"
"That means yes." C.C. interjected, not raising her gaze.
Lelouch smirked, Suzaku being left lost of words. But his joy was short; he turned his head to the mountains of paper surrounding him. At this rate, there would be no way for him to get properly ready for the date. There had to be some sort of escape.
He looked at Suzaku, but shook his head. Suzaku was already busy enough, besides that there isn't a chance in hell he would miss his own appointment. Then he changed his stare to C.C., it was possible, but only if he made it worth her while. C.C. noticed his glare, and for a moment in time, they just kept their eyes locked on each other.
"My credit card for a month if you do these papers for me." Lelouch offered.
"Deal." C.C. complied, grabbing the card from her commander, and taking his seat.
Lelouch stretched, "Well that takes care of that," He started at Suzaku, "drop me off on your way back." Lelouch ordered.
"But it's in the opposite way…"
"That's an order." Lelouch said, stepping out of the room.
The man stepped out of the car, the cold air exiting his mouth. He began walking down the pathway. Hands dug into his pockets. His friend following close behind.
"You could have told me you were coming to visit Nunally; I would have brought some flowers." Suzaku scolded.
"Alas, I did not; doesn't matter it's in the past." Lelouch passively returned, receiving a grumble from Suzaku.
Ignoring his friend's taunts, Lelouch kneeled down before the grave. Placing the flowers above it.
Shirley rolled the lipstick on, Milly behind her. She was helping her get ready. After her lips were light pink, she put down the makeup and stared at her reflection. Her dark blue dress was slim as paper, the strands were light as spaghetti, and the dress cut around her cleavage, cupping each breast and revealing most of her chest. Not to mention it ended mid-thigh. She was having second thoughts about having Milly help her out.
"Don't you think this is a little much for a first date?" Shirley questioned, feeling the silky material.
Milly wrapped her arms around her, "Well if it was any other guy I'd say yes…but since its Lelouch, it's just perfect!"
Shirley twiddled her hair unsure; he seemed to be content with the last dress she wore. Even though it was much more sincere, noble and not very…open. But, she digressed. Opening a jewelers box, she revealed a silver necklace, a cross dangling from it.
"Would you help put this me put this on?" She requested, handing the sigil back to Milly. It fell into her lower chest, right above the cloth of the dress.
After she put placed the necklace on Shirley, Milly leaned down to her ear, "If Lelouch doesn't try anything, he's gay."
Shirley flushed, rather inappropriate images entering her mind, "W-well, it could be that he's being polite or chivalrous or…"
"Nope, if he doesn't try anything, he is 100% homosexual." Milly repeated, combing her friend's hair.
Shirley relaxed herself. She made sure everything was accounted for. Milly had to leave after she helped Shirley so she called the sitter to come over, Nunally seemed to be rather happy that they were going. The sitter was one that Shirley called all the time, so she didn't have to worry about anything going wrong at home.
"You know what time Lelouch is going to be over?" Milly asked, finishing with Shirley's hair.
"He said he'll be back by 9:40 at the latest."
"So you guys should be back home by 4 AM then."
"Hmm? Oh no, were going to come home soon after the diner closes, which is at 11: 30." Shirley explained.
Milly snickered, "That's what I said, you guys should be home by 4 AM."
Shirley was quick to catch on, her face falling into her palms shortly after, attempting to hide her blushing face. Calming herself down, she got up and slipped on her high heels. She peered over to the clock. 9:25 PM, Lelouch should be here soon.
"Hey Lelouch…I've been thinking." Suzaku said, pressing the brakes of his car.
Lelouch grunted to show he was listening, his friend continuing on, "Isn't Shirley technically….a MILF?"
The black haired man shifted his gaze to his friend. Eyeing him strangely.
"I wonder how many 'adult words' Nunally has learned from you."
The blonde walked over to the officer seated on the couch, "She'll be down in a second."
"How does she look?" Lelouch questioned.
Milly smiled at her friend, "It's a surprise." She told, giving him a slight grin.
Lelouch sighed, "As if I would get an answer so easily," He moaned, "Either way, I doubt she'll look anything less than a goddess."
"Flirty now aren't we?" Milly teased, slipping on her coat, "Anyways, I have to head home, you guys have fun!"
"That I most certainly will."
Milly gave him a small laugh, closing the door behind her. Lelouch focused on the paper figures on the table in front of him. He picked up an origami figure of a dog, and analyzed it. It was neatly done and folded precisely. Nunally sure had a talent for this. His stare was interrupted though, as the bell rang.
Lelouch opened the door, "Ah, you must be the sitter, Megan if I remember correctly."
The sitter walked inside, "Yep, so you're taking Miss Fenette again?"
The Colonel nodded, seating himself again, "Has Nunally always loved origami?"
"Yeah, I think she started when she was around four."
He nodded, "She learns them in school too?"
"Yes, the teacher shows them new figures in art." The girl answered.
The man continued to play with the figure in his hands. Noticing the footsteps coming down the steps, he placed it back on the table. He turned over to Shirley. She was wearing a light brown coat, covering her body. He could only make out part of her necklace's chain, which was revealed near her neck. Other than that, he had absolutely no idea what she was wearing.
'Talk about surprises.'
Although her body was covered, her beauty was glistening; her eyes looked as if they could look into souls. Her hair was slightly darker than usual, ducked beneath her ears which held pearl earrings. And her lips were all soft, so attracting, so open…
'Control Lelouch, slow and easy now.'
"Ready?" Lelouch asked, walking towards her.
"Yep."
He complied, opening the door for her. Both of them saying their good-bye's to the sitter.
"Is Nunally sleeping?" Lelouch spoke, starting the car.
"Mhm, she fell asleep about an hour ago."
The black haired man looked over the woman again, who was fixing her hair with a mirror. A certain thought appearing into his head.
Isn't Shirley technically a MILF?
Damn you Suzaku.
Walking into the restaurant, the waiter directed them to the podium, asking for their patience. They agreed, standing in place. Another waitress came and asked for Shirley's coat. She approved, the waitress peeling off the coat from her. Lelouch couldn't help but gape at the beauty before him. Many other men around the area were affected just as deeply. Some of them were even ignoring their own dates. Lelouch looked over the woman, if Milly kept doing things like this, he might fall in love with her too.
The waiter returned, for a second, he stayed silent at the sight of Shirley. Regaining control, he led them to their table.
Lelouch scrolled over the menu, feeling the fine red fabric with the ends of his fingers. He pulled on his collar, the black suit absorbing some air through the newly made opening. As the purple eyes looked down on the selection, his brain attempted to process the ego of the cuisine owners.
"Everything is over $150…" He stated.
Shirley sighed, "Luckily my tickets discount the purchases by 75%, the prices make sense though, this place is in fact owned by-"
"Britannian nobles." Lelouch finished, Shirley giggling slightly at him.
The man decided to stir up conversation, "So, where is your mother living these days?"
Shirley looked up from her menu, "She moved to the mainland four years ago," She explained, "but we keep in touch."
Lelouch smiled, the waiter coming for their orders, "I'd like whatever in god's name number three is." He told.
Shirley laughed, the waiter joining in, "I'll have the same."
Noting it down, the man went back to the other tables, leaving the two to their business, "So, Lelouch, I don't mean to pry but…do you have any family?"
Lelouch sipped his wine, "Not really, my mother died when I was young, she was an orphan and lone child," Lelouch told, "And my father…wasn't the best of men."
Shirley nodded, not wanting to cut in too deep. She thought up of a different topic to approach when the waiter returned with their dishes.
He smiled placing them down, wishing them 'Bon appetite' as he returned to his work. Lelouch looked at the food bluntly.
"Is this chicken?" He asked himself out loud, poking at his plate with a fork.
"Noble food sure is," Shirley paused, "unique…"
"Anyways, I heard three years ago, when you were in Area 17, you were captured?" Shirley asked.
Lelouch confirmed, "Yes, they were an organization of radicals, hell bent on national supremacy."
"How did you escape?"
Lelouch chuckled, "I was so incredible they just let me go."
Shirley laughed slightly, "Lelou, please-"
She realized what she just said, "I-I mean Lelouch, sorry-"
"About time you returned to that."
The woman looked at him strangely; he put down his glass, smiling at her, "It's much better than being called Lelouch all day."
Shirley was embarrassed, "I only called you by your real name because you're such an important person now, in the army."
"That's my profession; it has nothing to do with who I really am." Lelouch said, "I'm still your Lelouch Lamperouge."
Shirley was blushing this time, averting her gaze to the food. Only then did she notice that Lelouch was right.
It looked like an abomination.
The two paused at the middle of the bridge, watching the river which was flowing under. Lelouch leaned on the railing, staring down the running water. Shirley close behind, following the action.
"Nunally sure seems to like you." Shirley started, not affixing her gaze to Lelouch.
"I adore her quite a bit as well," Lelouch added, "and who wouldn't? She's a little angel."
Shirley smiled at the thought, her daughter was pretty perfect, "She probably gets it from her mother."
The orange haired woman changed her gaze to Lelouch, who was grinning slightly. He just flirted.
…Again.
Shirley emptied her lungs, leaning on the railing alongside the officer. After a while of staring at the moving current, she sharply drew out her breath, "I wasn't joking either."
Lelouch didn't understand, "Hmm?"
"I wasn't joking," Shirley began, her cheeks slightly tinted, "when I said I loved you too."
The man was shocked; he looked with open eyes at the woman, whose face was bright red. Making a calm move, he placed on hand on hers, earning a bit of a return shock. But the hand stood in place, and soon they intertwined, neither of them talking.
Lelouch started then, he took Shirley and faced her towards him. Their eyes locked onto each other. He slowly wrapped one arm around her waist, the other hand still holding Shirley's. Both of them leaned in closer, "You know Nunally wants me to be her new Daddy."
Shirley was on her tip-toes, "Are you?"
He was moments away from her, "You tell me."
Shirley laughed once more, right before their lips touched.
The woman sat up on the bed, the bathrobe wrapped around her. She looked back at the unclothed man, the red bed sheets covering him. She smiled and kissed him lightly on the lips, which was enough to awake the trained soldier.
Lelouch grunted sitting up behind Shirley, beginning to place kisses on her neck. She smiled and told him to stop. This in reality meant to keep on going.
Shirley's cell phone began to ring, forcing them to pause their session. Picking it up, she spoke, "Shirley Fenette here."
Rivalz was on the other side, "Shirley, where are you and Lelouch?"
Shirley twiddled her hair in embarrassment, hesitantly telling the truth, "We're at a hotel."
She was expecting a snappy remark, an 'I knew it', and at least a laugh. But the phone on the other end stayed dead silent. Lelouch whispered in her ear, "Tell them to call back."
Shirley smiled lightly, "Just a sec." She returned to the phone, Rivalz speaking up, "I need you and Lelouch to come back home immediately."
The woman started to worry, "Why? What's wrong?"
She heard a sharp blast of breath on the other side, followed by cursing.
"Nunally's been kidnapped."
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Damn you evil kidnapper!
Evil Kidnapper – Hey you wrote me
Me – Shuddup
Anyway, sorry again about the late update. But I'm really short on time at the moment. Believe it or not, I started writing this like 2+ weeks ago.
Thanks for reading, I would love it if you reviewed :P
And with that, I fare you all goodbye
Have fun – Lashloseus
