Chronicle 9: Milly's confession
Milky and Roberto were still having an argument over his decision to go to war with Lelouch. "Milly, Lelouch wanted to invade Hokkaido island, what else was I suppose to do?" Roberto said. "What you don't seem to understand that you are going against a man who squashed other rebellions before yours." Milly rebuttal. As they argued, two trucks were parked; unsuspectingly by the firebase. Inside of them were gray-colored Sutherlands with black sword insignia's on their shoulders. "Look Milly, I love you, but I got no other chose right now," said Roberto, "What's going on Milly? You're acting a bit hysterical." After Roberto said that, she became quiet. She looked away and stared at the ground. "Milly?" Roberto called upon her. "Roberto, it's just that... Well you see I'm," Milly was hesitant to answer, all she can do was stutter, but before she can bring herself to answer, the two trucks that were near the firebase exploded and the grey sutherlands jumped out, firing their Knightmare rifles and their attached machine guns. "MILLY LOOK OUT!" Roberto yelled. Acting on pure adrenaline, he opened the armored car door and pushed Milly inside. "STAY IN HERE, YOU'LL BE SAFE!" Roberto yelled and he tried to get in. One bullet that was fired from a knightmare rifle tore through his right arm, severing it from his shoulder. The impact force Roberto to spin around for a second then he fell flat on his back. "ROBERTO!" Milly cried out to him. Blood squirted out of his open wound, without help, he will die from blood can feel himself fading away. His survival instinct kicked into overdrive as he rolled under the armored vehicle. All can hear was the gunfire and his wife screaming. He stared aimless at the air, then he closed his eyes.
Three days have passed and Roberto was still resting. Milky was also resting on the sofa next to his bed. She hasn't left his side ever since the attack. While it was quiet in the room, Roberto was the first to open his eyes. He looked wondered around the room, trying to figure out where he was at. When he saw Milly sleeping on the sofa, he was relieved to know that she was safe. He noticed that he was wearing a hospital robe and that he no longer has a right arm. Roberto was mortified. "What happened?" He asked himself. "The Shadow Blades tried to kill you and killed a few of our men," Rojas said as he walked in, "We manage to capture their leader and what was left of the group. They came in hard and fast, so it was not easy to accomplish such a task." Roberto smiled from hearing such good news. "That's great. What else?" he asked. "Other then that Milly hasn't left your side for three whole days. Are you two a couple now?" Rojas asking a rhetorical question. "Rojas let me deal with her alone, por favor?" Roberto requested. Rojas grew suspicious, but he had no authority to question him, despite the fact that he is Roberto's best friend, so he left the room.
When Rojas was gone, Roberto got of bed and walked towards Milly, still in her slumber. He knelt down and for a second he looked at her. Gently he stroked her hair. Feeling his touch, Milly slowly awoke to see Roberto. Out of joy, she smiled. "You're still alive." she said. "Milly you have been acting strange lately, what is going on? Did Lelouch find out about we're married?" Roberto asked. Milly Sat up and stared down. Then she looked at Roberto. "It's just that..." Milly was hesitant, she was still was afraid to tell the truth, "It's just that Roberto... Well I'm..." She wanted to tell him, but she was to afraid. Roberto hoping to gain her trust kissed her. Milly then knowing she can tell him kissed him back. Their romantic moment went on about half a minute. "You can tell me, I promise not to get mad or worried." said Roberto. "Alright, give me your hand." Milly said. Doing as she said, he gave her his now only hand. She grabbed it and laid the palm of his hand on her stomach. At first Roberto wondering why she did that, what she was trying to tell him. It took him a minute to understand and he was amazed. "You figured it out didn't you," Milly said, "It's been five weeks since I found out myself. We're gonna have a baby." Roberto was overjoyed, he always wanted children, he just never thought it will happen so soon after he got married. He giggled at first then he realized that the marriage can no longer be a secret. "That's wonderful," he said, " But I think it is about time we tell everyone we had a secret wedding." Unaware that his father; Leonardo, was right behind him. "There is no need my son." Leonardo said. Surprised Roberto was, he slowly turned his head back and saw his father and his friends looking at him with surprised looks on their faces. Roberto knew he had some explaining to do.