Life After Life
A/N: So I decided that I might keep the Shoujo Ai throughout the story since a lot of that happened in the actual series. But if I offend anyone please tell me so I can know. Also, I might bring back some material from my previous chapters in this one.
Chapter 10: What Now?
Chapter 10; Start…
The convoy of three transports comes into view, pushing its way through all the debris of craters, fallen trees and destroyed gravestones. We see Lelouch looking outside of the window of the middle transport.
Lelouch then turns to face C.C., who is asleep. He walks over to her bedside and gently picks up her hand. After a minute; Lelouch gently places C.C.'s hand down again and stands up.
He stands at the doorway; looking at C.C. one last time before leaving. He then turns to face Jeremiah, who has been waiting for him. Jeremiah stands up and follows Lelouch to the waiting area of the transport.
They sit down; Looking at one another in silence and thought.
"So how has life been treating you Jeremiah?" Lelouch asked first.
"Decent, still working on my Orange farm back home."
"Really? And how has business been going for you?"
"It has been going rather well actually. Business has actually gone up quite a bit my Lord."
"I'm happy to hear that." Lelouch said.
"I get a good amount of help picking the oranges with the help of the other Knights of the Round. So its not like I have abandoned anyone."
"That's good." Lelouch commented, then sighed quietly to himself.
As a couple hours passed, everyone sat quietly on their way back. Suzaku and Mary sat with Nunnally as the doctors checked her injuries. Anya and Lance were outside in their Knightmares patrolling the area. Jeremiah was in the Control Room of his transport. The Zero Squad members also were resting in a lounge area just for them. All the while Lelouch stayed right next to C.C., who still was sleeping in her room.
Lelouch just sat next to C.C., just waiting to see when she will wake. The door slid open, and Mary appeared knocking on the door.
"You doing alright Lelouch?" She asked.
He looked up at her, and smiled. "Yeah, I'm just waiting with C.C.. That's all."
"Are you hungry? I haven't seen you eat since 7:00 of yesterday morning."
"No, I...we actually haven't eaten anything." He explained, turning to face C.C. again.
Mary removed her visor and said, "Well that shouldn't be a problem." She then brought two To-Go trays of food. "This thing is pretty neat. It's a mini hospital on wheels." She said smiling, and placing the trays next to Lelouch.
Lelouch looked shocked, "Where did you gets these?"
"Like I said, it's like a mini hospital. And just about every hospital has a cafeteria right? That's where I got these from."
"Thanks Mary."
"Don't mention it. Just eat."
"Alright."
Lelouch then started eating, he took his time since he doesn't pig out like C.C.. But he then looked over at her.
"Don't worry Lelouch. I'm sure she'll be up and in your arms in no time."
He blushed, "Uh...Ok. Whatever you say." He said looking the other way.
Mary giggled to herself. "That pride of yours your Highness. It's remarkable."
"What do you mean?"
She stopped giggling and looked at him. "What I mean is; That no matter what you do you will always be very prideful. Its amazing."
Lelouch just sighed, and gave a sly smile. "I guess you're right. That has always been one of my faults." He said, then kept on eating. He opened his eyes and asked. "What about you Mary? Have you eaten already?"
"I actually have your Highness. I had just finished eating before I came here."
"If so, then who's tray is that?" Lelouch asked pointing to the other tray next to him.
"I brought it in for Lady C.C., but I see that she hasn't awakened yet."
"Yeah, the doctor said that she wouldn't be up for a couple of hours."
"And he was right." Said another female voice.
Lelouch and Mary turned to the bed. And they found an awake and attentive C.C.
"C.C.! You're awake!" Mary exclaimed excitedly.
Lelouch jumped next to her, with a smile of relief. "C.C., its great to see that you are awake."
"I'm glad to be awake Lelouch." C.C. said as well.
"How are you feeling Mi'Lady?" Mary asked.
"I'm doing better. I have felt better before too."
"And your wounds?" Lelouch asked with concern.
"All healed up. Like I told you before. Once its out. My healing abilities will go back to normal."
"That's good to hear." Lelouch sighed again in relief.
"Oh, MiLady. I also brought you something to eat. I hope you like." Mary offered the tray with a smile.
C.C. took the tray and asked, "What's in it?"
"You have to open it up to see for yourself."
"Ok." C.C. then opened the tray. Her eyes then twinkled like stars in the sky.
"I knew you were going to like it Mi'Lady."
C.C. pulled out a slice of pizza from the tray. The cheese even stretched with slice from the others. She took a bite and fell backwards. After she had fallen backwards, she had bonked her head on the wall with a loud thud.
"C.C.!" Both Lelouch and Mary yelled with concern.
C.C. just sits up, rubbing her head. "Ouch. I forgot that the wall was right behind my head."
"Are you alright? Do we have to call in the doctor to check it out?" Lelouch asked.
"No, I'm fine. I've been hit with hard things on my head then this wall."
"Alright then. But if it keeps hurting just tell me ok?"
"Sure Lelouch. Thanks." She replied with a smile
"Your welcome."
Mary then stepped in between the two, "Alright you love birds, Calm down. Lelouch, lets get the doctor to sign Lady C.C. out of here." She then placed her arms around the two of them. "And after we get out of this place, I'm going to treat you both to a proper breakfast, lunch and dinner for today." Mary said excitedly.
"You don't have to do that Mary." C.C. intervened.
"I know I don't. But I want to do it. That's the difference." Mary said with a determined tone in her voice.
"Alright, you win this one Mary." C.C. reluctantly agreed.
Mary just shot up out of her chair and yelled, "YES! I finally won an argument against Lady C.C.!"
C.C. just smiled with a look of concern on her face. Lelouch just laughed quietly to himself.
Lelouch stood, "Ok you two. I'll go check C.C. out of here. You two stay in this room until I get back."
The girls both nodded in agreement. And with that, he left out the door.
C.C. and Mary just sat there for a few seconds; And starting giggling to one another. After a minute or so they quieted down.
Mary got up from her seat and sat on the bed with C.C.. "I take it that you're feeling better MiLady."
"Yes I am. Thank you for your help Mary." C.C. replied with a soft voice and a smile.
"You know something Mi'Lady,"
"What?"
"You seem happier since Master Lelouch awoke."
"It's because I am. He made me understand a lot. And I fell for him because of his character."
"A man of Morals and Righteousness. Correct?"
"Correct. He always told me that I should enjoy life. Even after I told him that I didn't want to live. He made me see many things; Friendship, Loyalty, Excitement, Joy, and even Love." C.C. said, closing her eyes in embarrassment.
"He must have been a great guy when you met him." Mary said as she laid back on the bed.
"He was interesting. All the way different from the men I had met. He had a dull and annoyed face for just about everything. But when it came to his sister; he had an innocent and caring face. But I know both of those masks were false ones. His true face was a cruel one, one of torment and hatred. But he never wore it to scare his sister." C.C. then looks downward, towards the bed covers. "But...I still wonder...which is the true him. I know that time was years ago, but I still would like to know it is the true Lelouch."
"Mi'Lady...don't worry. I've been talking to him. And he has told me that he would be with you then with death. As I see, he has his dull face, but with a lot of caring intent in it. But he also has his face of torment. A face that isn't a mask, but of his feelings and thoughts of when he thinks back to the past." Mary voiced out as she looked straight into C.C.'s amber eyes with her emerald ones.
C.C. then gave a small smirk. "I guess you are right. Thank you Mary."
"Its ok Mi'Lady." She replied as she hugged C.C..
. . .
"I guess we got our asses kicked this time." Shen commented.
"Yeah, I wonder what is going to happen to us?" Riuk added.
"I far as I know; we are still going to be Black Knight Ace's. But by only half this time." Aqua explained.
"Hey Shen, wasn't your brother a Senior Member of the Black Knights? Yoshida-Senpai?" Luna asked.
"Yeah, he was. Until his Raikō was destroyed and he died along with it. The First Senior Casualty of the Black Knights." Shen said.
"Don't forget Miss Inoue. She also died that day. My she and the others rest in peace." Aqua added to the comment.
"Yeah." Shen said with a sigh, "Well, I guess we just have to move forward. Right 1st Lieutenant?"
"Correct. With our loses. I'm amazed Master Zero didn't get rid of us on the spot. We lost the two new recruits when we got there. We also lost Tamaru and Wakashi. Not to mention the Commander."
Luna looked at Aqua, "You can't say that Mamimi. You aren't sure this time about Miss Kallen being dead."
"What choice do we have. We haven't heard from her in a long time. The Guren's IFF signal can't be found. What else do you think happened!"
Just then the door slid open. And Suzaku entered. "I can hear your conversation down the hall you know."
Luna stood up first. "I'm sorry Zero. We are just really on edge at the moment."
"I understand. The lose of Four squad members. Unable to reach Kallen. And many other problems I presume."
"Yes. Also, can I ask you something Zero." Aqua asks cautiously.
"You may."
"What will happen to us? We failed in our objective to get you and the Empress out quickly."
"I'll answer that for you." Said Lelouch from the doorway. With C.C. and Mary right behind him.
"Le-Lelouch..." Suzaku said with a confused tone in his voice.
"Yes Suzaku?"
"Its nothing, I'm just surprised to see you here that quickly."
"I was close by, so no need to be surprised. And fro you four. I'm going to put you all in a Training Regiment. A brutal and harsh one to get your skills back to how they used to be. They look diminished since I have last seen you all. So, once we get back; All fighting personnel will go straight to training. But you four are going to have special training. Honing your skills with Tohdoh and Chiba as the New Four Holy Swords for the Black Knights." Lelouch ordered.
Suzaku looked scared, but agreed with him. "You heard Zero. You will be training with Master Tohdoh and Miss Chiba when we get back to Headquarters."
"What are you talking about? Your Zero sir!" Shen said.
"I was. But I'm giving it back the title to its Rightful owner: Lelouch vi Britannia; the Original Zero." Suzaku said.
"You don't have to do that Suzaku."
"But I am. If you are coming back, at least come back as Zero. And I will stand by you. Like we always have."
Lelouch nodded. "Alright. C.C. and I will make our return. But I would like for you to broadcast it this to every nation. So these terrorists know who they are dealing with. Also, have all the Senior Members of the Black Knights there with me at the meeting so they can see that Zero is still feared by the filth that corrupts this world."
"Yes Lelouch." Suzaku bowed. He then stood up and headed to the Control Room to inform Jeremiah of the plan.
"Alright. You all know what is going to happen now. I would like for you all to prepare yourselves; If the enemy wants to start something, I to see you all ready. No more looses from you guys. You're all that is left of the Zero Squad. So I don't want to lose any of you." Lelouch added after Suzaku left. "C.C.."
"Yes?"
"You stay here with the girls as the get changed for training. I'll go with the guys and make sure they get ready."
"Understood."
"Mary."
"Yes?"
"You stay with Nunnally, you are the only defense we have for her in the transport. I'm counting on you."
"Yes My Lord." Mary then left as well and headed over to Nunnally.
"I'll see you soon C.C.. Be careful." Lelouch told her as he hugged her.
C.C. was caught off guard, but she returned his embrace. And the two kissed for a second.
"I will Lelouch. Take care of yourself as well." C.C. replied back.
After their moment the guys left to another room to get ready. While C.C. stayed with the girls.
C.C. turned around to face them, "So. what do you girls think about your new training?"
Luna reluctantly spoke first. "I think...we are going to work our tails off for Master Zero."
"Good answer. So start getting ready."
. . .
A few minutes had passed and the girls were still sitting in the same places.
C.C. was starting to get a little agitated. "What is the matter with you two? Get undressed and into your ROTC uniform."
Luna and Aqua just stared nervously at one another. Doing there best to not lose their composure.
"Uh...Madam C.C., we can't do this..." Aqua tried to protest.
"Oh course you can. If you two won't change yourselves then get up here."
"Huh? For what?" Aqua asked as she stepped up and stood next to C.C..
"So I can undress you myself since neither of you want to do this yourselves. Believe me, I won't do anything to violate either of you."
Aqua blushed like crazy. While Luna just looked straight at the other two.
"Just come down you two. I know why you two don't want to do this."
"You do?" Luna asked.
"Yes, I do. And between us girls, You two make a cute couple." C.C. whispered.
The girls just blushed like crazy, just embarrassed that one of the Commanders knows about them.
"But how do you know?" Luna asked quietly.
"I was in the same room as you two remember? I heard and saw everything."
The girls went into shock.
"But don't worry about it. Lelouch and I don't judge our subordinates because of their sexual orientation."
The girls were once again shocked. Hearing C.C. talk about their darkest secret, which is not permitted in the military.
"And another thing."
"Yes MiLady?" The girls asked the same time.
"I hope neither one of you gets jealous right now."
"Why?" Aqua asked.
"I also have to take your current physicals, because you two are getting new training outfits and new uniforms. So I have to measure your sizes, if you don't mind."
"Not at all Miss." Luna replied.
"Alright. Mamimi, you're first. So please get undressed."
"O-Ok."
"Oh. And before I forget. You have to undress all the way. No shirt, no socks, no bras, and no panties. I need right-on-the-dot measurements. Sorry for this."
Aqua looked like she was going to faint. Luna just laughed.
"You are going to do the same thing Luna. So don't get carried away."
"Aww." Luna replied.
"Alright, lets gets this started." C.C. said.
Aqua unbuttoned her uniform shirt. Took it off and placed it in a bin. She has a plain white button-up shirt underneath, and started to take that one off as well.
"Alright. We can start with measuring your upper body first. Arms up and out."
C.C. brought out a roll of measuring tape and measured both of Aqua's arms.
"Both 30 inches. Good. Now I'll measure your bust size. So remove your bra and keep your arms up."
Aqua did as she was told. And C.C. wrapped the tape above of Aqua's breasts to measure her chest. With Aqua slightly blushing.
"33 inches, good average sized chest her a girl her age." C.C. thought. "Ok. Now, I hope you don't mind me. But I need to check your size under your breasts as well."
"It's alright. Go ahead." She replied blushing.
C.C. then slid the tape down and wrapped it under Aqua's breasts.
"29 inches, and since she is petite, I need to add four inches more instead of five. Which means 33 inches as well." "You know what I have to do next correct?"
"Yes Ma'am."
"Alright."
C.C. then lifted the tape. She then wrapped it around Aqua again.
"Oh wow, she is 36 inches. So a C-Cup. Not bad." C.C. thought to herself.
C.C;, to have some fun, pinched Aqua, on purpose. Aqua already being embarrassed, moaned a bit.
"Commander. Please stop. It's embarrassing." Aqua said as she clenched her teeth tightly.
"Oh. Our friend here seems a little turned on. Am I right Luna?" C.C. teased.
"No, your wrong," Aqua said, trying to defended herself but with a face full of embarrassment.
"Uh..." Luna herself kept her mouth shut. Even her face was fully red of excitement and embarrassment.
"Hmm. You girls. Really are cute. Lets just get this over with." C.C. said in a teasing tone.
30 minutes have passed. And the both the men and women have finished their physicals. C.C. walked out of the room with a smirk, laughing to herself, to look for Lelouch. She figured he would be with Nunnally since they were attending her mild injuries. And to her amusement she was correct. She saw Lelouch with Nunnally. Doing his best to still baby her.
"You know she isn't a little kid anymore." C.C. said from the doorway.
"A brother can dream can't he." He replied back.
"C.C.! You're ok!" Nunnally yelled with tears and a smile on her face.
"Of course I am. There is no way I'm going to leave your bone-headed brother on his own." She said mockingly.
"Quite the comedian aren't you Ceceniah?"
"Why of course. If it wasn't for me, you wouldn't have a playmate to hang around with."
"And you keep joking, even after that injury you had." He said with a serious tone.
"Yes. If I don't help lighten or heat-up the mood then no one would enjoy themselves. Especially you Lelouch."
"Wait. You think I don't know how to enjoy myself?"
"Yup. And you know I'm the only person that can 'help' you 'enjoy' yourself." She said with a devilish grin.
"My, My. What am I ever going to do with you C.C.."
"Hold me and love me."
"She's right you know." Nunnally butt in with a smile.
"Great. Not you too Nunnally."
"What can I say. I'm a girl too big brother. And I enjoy watching all the lovey-dovey stuff that couples do."
"You are a girl. It shouldn't amaze me."
C.C. enters the room and sits on the other side of Nunnally. "So how are you feeling Nunnally?"
"The same as usual. I only got some bumps and scratches. No biggy." Nunnally said with a smile.
"You're a tough girl. Just like me Nunnally. I really like that." Said C.C. as she ruffled Nunnally's hair.
"Well, I had to learn from somewhere. And I chose to learn from you."
"How nice of you."
"You have been the only female-figure I have. So I did my best to learn from you."
"Well, you made a right decision. C.C. is a good role model." Lelouch said as he looked at C.C.
"Well you two love birds, Get going. I'll be fine here by myself for now. Have fun! And that's an order from the Empress of Britannia." She ordered them with another smile.
"Yes, your Highness," C.C. bowed. She then pulled Lelouch up from his chair.
"Uh, wait...Nunnally..." Lelouch said trying to break free.
"I told you Lelouch. It is an order." Nunnally replied.
"So whatever she says goes Lelouch." C.C. added as she kept pulling him out.
. . .
"I see. So she is in the ICU right now." Suzaku said with a worried expression.
"Yes. And We don't know when she will get out. Kallen was lucky. Her opponent shredded her hatch. Which gave her the chance to escape. Good thing that she did choose to run away. Because he destroyed the Guren after that." Jeremiah said giving him the details.
"This is not going to be good for the Black Knights, nor Britannia."
"Agreed."
"Alright. Don't announce this information to anyone back in Britannia."
"Why is that?"
"Because; If any insurrection groups get a hold of this Intel about the Knight of One, they will strike."
"Alright. Then we will keep this between the Knights of the Round."
"Good."
. . .
"Where are you taking me C.C.?"
She didn't reply. She kept walking forward without looking at him.
"C.C.. Answer me." He said with a demanding voice.
She stopped. And slowly let go of his arm. Lelouch just stood there puzzled.
"Hey C.C., are you alright?" He asked, placing his hands on her shoulders.
She just stood there. Without speaking. He then noticed water at her feet, and it kept dripping. He looked up towards the ceiling; but there was no holes and it wasn't leaking.
"You want to know something Lelouch." C.C. finally spoke.
"And what would that 'something' be CC.?"
"That after all that pain. I can finally walk and talk to you."
"Yeah, and what about it?"
She stood the same as before. Without moving. "I can do all that, but not even once you have held me. Or told me that you care. For those two reasons is why I kept living for this past year. So you could hold me and tell me that you love me." She said as she finally looked back at him. With tears pouring down her face.
"I'm sorry C.C.. I haven't noticed."
"I know you haven't. But it's alright."
"How can it be alright! All I have done is ignore you since you have healed. That is something I shouldn't be doing."
"But you did. And what are you going to do about it?"
"This." Lelouch said as he wrapped C.C. in his arms and kissed her gently. Not wanting to hurt her.
After a minute, Lelouch pulls away slowly as he keeps his eyes on C.C.
"What did you think of that?" He asked.
"It was nice. But it could have been better." C.C. admitted truthfully.
Lelouch gives a sly smile. "I guess you are right. I just did that out of the blue. But I did try my best to make it sweet."
"And you did a good job. It was sweet. It made me all warm inside. I appreciate it."
"And I appreciate you."
C.C. gave her trademark smirk. "Oh stop it, my Little Demon."
"I'm not lying about that, my Emerald Witch."
The two then kissed again. And kept kissing, Lelouch then lifted C.C. by her legs while C.C. held on to him by his neck. He headed towards the bed and gently dropped C.C. on it. He got on top of her and looked at her.
"Should we be doing this C.C.?" Lelouch asked as he gasped for air.
"No, but why not? We are alone in here aren't we?" She replied gasping for air as well.
"True, but if we get caught in the act..."
"Then we get caught." Said C.C., with a piercing straight face.
"Very well then, my Witch."
"Then shall we, my Demon..."
Chapter 10; End...
A/N: Well, this is Chap 10. Tell me what you guys think and Review Please. Oh, and I would like to thanks my viewers in the US for reading, In December I had over 1 Thousand people read my story in the US alone. I know it is not many but it has come a long way since Chap 1. And to all the other readers around the world I would like to say Thanks! As well! Because without any of you guys and girls I wouldn't have kept writing. I hope you all are doing well. Ero7 out!