I am back! And I have brought chapter 10 with me!

Thank you Aostri, for pointing out my mistake. It was a typing mistake about Lelouch losing intentionally. It was Kallen who was losing intentionally. Anyways I re-edited the whole paragraph just before I posted this chapter.

For now there is one thing to do. Read n Enjoy.

CHAPTER 10 – NEW TROUBLE RISES

Back at the student council room all members had finished all the paperwork. Suzaku and Nina had come back an hour ago. Everyone seemed curious to the fact that Nina was too happy after they came back. Same could be said about Suzaku but he was better at hiding emotions now. He didn't feel proud of this skill of his, but he secretly thanked Lelouch for he had been his teacher for hiding emotions. With his skill Suzaku could easily fool everyone in the student council when he talked about how he and Nina met Euphie. Everyone but the King of Masks.

"So how's it going?" Lelouch asked Suzaku when all others were out of their hearing range.

"How's what going?" he asked confused

"You know. About you and my sis?" Lelouch's tone was prompting as well as teasing one

"Nunnaly?" Suzaku gulped as he found himself cornered in the battle of words

"You know exactly who I am talking about" Lelouch said emphasizing on the word 'exactly'

Suzaku looked a little tensed and remained silent.

Lelouch put his hands behind his head and leaned back in his chair, relaxed as if there was no worry in the world. At least not for him anyways. "So what about you and Euphie? Made a move yet?" he said casually.

"What about me and her ?!" This got Suzaku a little worked up

"Oh I know you like her. You cant lie to me." A sly smile appeared on his face

Suzaku took a breath, calmed down, and replied in a neutral voice "No. I don't know what you are talking about"

"Suzaku, Suzaku, Suzaku, you can wear a mask to hide your emotions and fool everyone here but remember, I am the one who made that mask you wear." That was true for a fact. Not only had he taught Suzaku to hide his emotions behind a mask but he literally made the mask of Genisys too. He continued with a dark smile on his face "You cannot deceive the master of deceivers"

"But..."

"No buts here. Or you will get a slap on you cheeky Butt. Just accept it. You like her."

"That not the real problem here. Don't you understand, she is an actual princess, I am a Black Knight. Even if I was not a Black Knight, I am just a Japanese, a lowly number, an Eleven." Suzaku's attitude changed from shy to a serious one. Or a rather worried one.

"Poor boy torn between duties and Loveee~" He said teasingly which got Suzaku to sulk even more.

"Don't sweat over it Suzaku, cheer up. I will somehow find a way for you to be with her"

"Really? But what about the Black Knights? What about Cornelia? What about Japan? SHE IS TECHNICALLY AN ENEMY!" Suzaku said that last part out too loud and the others heard too

"Which chick has gotten you on her bad side, eh Suzaku?" asked Rivalz

"Oh it's nothing, just about an online game, right Suzaku?" Lelouch said hurriedly

"Uh, Yeah. Lelouch was flirting with an girl online, who is technically our enemy" Suzaku said hurriedly. Kallen & Shirley frowned at that line

"NO I WAS NOT. YOU were the one asking me tips."

"Oh yeah. NO I MEAN I WAS NOT!" Suzaku said yes but as soon as he saw Milly with her devil smile on her face, he changed his choice of words.

"Oh, come on Suzaku. I was kidding you, just relax. As far as I know, Suzaku, you can't make a move on any girl." Lelouch turned his face towards Suzaku and whispered "At least not any common girl. I will find a way to you to be with her. I am not called the Miracle Maker for nothing."

"Hey, enough whispering you two! Back to work!" Milly said in her bossy voice

"Madam prez, hate to tell you this, but I think you have forgotten that all our work was finished 10 mins ago"

"Then both you and Suzaku come here and help us finish our set. You go help Shirley and Nina, Suzaku help me and Rivalz finish this set off"

Bossy as always-Both of them thought and said in union-"YES MAAM"

THE NEXT DAY: AT THE GOVERNMENT BUREAUE-

"So you mean to say that I am in-charge now?" said Dalrton

"Don't worry though; Big-sis will be back very soon."

"Yes but whatever may the reason be, this sudden transfer of sub-viceroy... even though its temporary... I can't allow this without consulting Her Highness Princess Cornelia"

"Don't worry about that. I am sure I can convince her. I know I can"

AFTER 10 MINUTES -

"Are you certain Euphie?" said Cornelia through the Video-Com

"Yes Cornelia. Don't worry though; I know Darlton can handle things very well. You know him better than me." Said Euphie. Dalton was standing behind her.

"Darlton and the Government is not of much concern. I know he can handle things smoothly till I return. But I am worried about you more. You even insist all bodyguards removed."

"Don't worry. I'll be fine. I am not a child anymore."

"I will be back within a month. Are you sure you will be okay?"

"Isn't this one of the reasons why my identity as a princess wasn't made public."

"But the Black Knights, Zero knows about you. What if he tries something before I arrive?"

"They promised that they would not try anything. If they try anything wouldn't it spoil their reputation?"

"You have a point there. But I just can't help feel worried..."

"Please don't worry. I promise I will stay away from trouble."

Last time that happened you jumped off a window and escaped as if you were some convict ! Thought Cornelia

"Alright Euphie. Take Care"

The transmission was cut and Euphie turned back at Dalton who had been standing there all along. She made an exhausted face and said "Told you I could convince her". Darlton only smiled before she asked a small question "I wonder how many times did I say 'Don't worry'. Probably too many to count"

Darlton chuckled at the last part and said "It's getting late your Highness. You shall rest. Tomorrow's going to be a busy day,"

2 DAYS LATER :

Lelouch was sleeping in his bed comfortably in broad daylight. He had spend the last 2 nights in the Black Knights base alone while he let Suzaku take the day off. His witch had been unusually kind to let him sleep in his bed alone... or so he thought. He was pretty much tiered last night or rather this morning at 4 am when he came back to his home.

Slowly he opened his eyes and felt a soft presence near him. He found his face covered with green hair. He realized what had happened last night and jerked up. He sat on his bed and saw that the green haired witch was sleeping with him. He checked under the covers and was thankful that he was not naked. Nothing had happened last night.

"Hey! Wake up."

"Just 5 more mins Lelouch." She said in a muffled voice with her face covered with a pillow.

"Damn. It's already too late for school. This is suppose to the second last period."

"Keep your voice down. I am trying to sleep."

Lelouch was heading towards the door. "For the last 2 days I have been working like a mad-man while you sat here lazily eating pizzas and yet you are the one who needs sleep. Great! Just Great!"

He slammed the door loudly as he went in the bathroom to get refreshed. He got ready and went to school, not for any studies but to meet his friends. He needed to see them, or they might get suspicious. He had not shown his face for the last 2 days since he was busy with the Prison-Break Operation with the Black Knights (along with Kallen) where he successfully rescued Todoh just before he was executed. He was running at a low pace towards the main school building when his phone rang. It was Suzaku. He had called with his second number i.e. Genysis. This meant it was urgent and cannot be avoided. He received the call.

"Hey, I am inside the school building in the 2nd floor building."

"Yes I can see you Suzaku. I am heading towards the school building. Look down. You can even see me from up there."

Suzaku looked at Lelouch and pulled up his collar. "Use the back route to get to get there. DO NOT COME IN THROUGH THE FRONT."

"Whoa! Whoa! What's the urgent matter. You are speaking like Cornelia found about you liking Euphie."

"Its worse. Come quickly!" Suzaku said hurriedly

'Who was that'- Lelouch heard these words from Suzaku's phone before he hung up. Lelouch could see that Suzaku turned and talked to someone as if he was in a hurry or as if he was trying to avoid him/her. Lelouch did as he was told. While he kept calm and walked towards the back route he started to think about the possibilities of what the problem may be

May be it's some sort of prank made by Milly. Suzaku was told to call me and thus he used his 2nd number to catch me off guard. Nah, Suzaku would not go such extremes like messing our personal lives with Black Knights lives

Some military officials came to the school for an inspection? Someone who can instantly identify me as a prince? Not likely. No one saw my face in the last 6-7 years. Not many people can easily identify me like that.

Another round of blind dates for Milly, and Suzaku wants me to help. Nope. That's something Rivalz might do that, not Suzaku!

The news came that Euphemia is about to get married ?

Lelouch started to chuckle at the last thought

The last 2 are not possible. Otherwise Suzaku wouldn't have told me to avoid the front gate.

Well, I am near the roof now. Let's hear it from Suzaku himself.

Lelouch reached the top of the stairs and opened the door. Suzaku was standing near the edge where he usually stood. He was breathing violently tapping the railing: This meant e was desperate. Lelouch called out to him.

"Hey! I'm here. What's the problem?"

"LELOUCH ! WHAT TOOK YOU SO LONG ?! I WAS TRYING TO CALL YOU THE WHOLE DAY."

"Calm down man. Calm down. My phone was on silent mood from last night i just switched it back now." Lelouch took his phone out and looked at it. "Whoa man. 30 missed calls. Half from Suzaku and from Genisys. Tell me what happened."

"It's about the new transfer student."

"The student we heard about yesterday? The one that was suppose to join today?" Suzaku nodded "What about him?"

"Her" he corrected. "I have been trying to avoid her to call you. But it is easier said than done"

'This is what happened-

FLASHBACK – SAME DAY – SCHOOL – 1ST PERIOD :

Suzaku was chatting with Shirley about a certain red-headed girl from the student council possibly dating HER vice-president. Rivalz was filling in Milly's absence by taunting and teasing Shirley about having a crush on Lelouch. The school bell rang indicating the start of the 1st period. The class-teacher came in followed by a girl. Suzaku was not paying attention as he was staring at the blank seats near him. There were 3 blank seats. One on his left, where his old pal Lelouch sat. One diagonally behind him towards the right where Kallen used to sit. And the seat towards his right. The seat that was for arranged for the new member.

The class-teacher said "Today we have a new transfer-student joining us." His voice was followed by a soft familiar one

"Hello everyone! My name is Euphemia Lily Fernandez. I will be joining the student body at the Ashford academy beginning today. It's a pleasure to meet you."

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