Life After Life

A/N: This chapter is rated 'M', please I advise people to monitor this if little kids are reading this story. I will also understand if I get hate mail. Enjoy. -Ero7-

Chapter 11:

Chapter 11; Start…

"We are here everyone! Please come out carefully and in single-file line." Ordered Jeremiah through the Transport intercom to his and the other two transport.

Everyone in the transports looked at each other. Some laughed, some cried, and others got up in joy.

Jeremiah put down the intercom microphone and turned to Suzaku. "We finally got out of that hell hole."

"Yeah we did. Now we just need to get the Empress back to the Palace. Unharmed." Suzaku added.

"Indeed. What about Master Lelouch and Mistress C.C.?"

"We need to keep them in the dark. If people find out Lelouch is still alive then there might be a revolt throughout the Empire."

"You say 'might', but you aren't really sure are you."

"Oh course. It's only a theory."

"Alright. I wouldn't like to think of you as an enemy, Suzaku Kururugi."

"Neither would I Jeremiah. You are a great pilot. And a good caretaker for Nunnally. That is enough for me to want to be friends with you."

"Same here. I live to serve the Imperial Family. Especially Empress Nunnally."

"Alright then. I'll be getting ready to return to my duty. You and the other Knights of the Round better prepare yourselves for what is to come. I don't think it will be easy from here on out."

"Agreed and Understood, Knight of Zero. "

"I'll take my leave." Suzaku added as he left the Control Room. "Nothing is going to get any better from this point onwards. So we better guard Nunnally as best we can. The same goes for Lelouch and C.C.."

The Transport doors slowly opened, everyone started walking out in a single-file line. People were waiting for them already. Family members waiting to see if their loved ones returned. Jeremiah instructed people through his Sutherland-Sieg, with Anya and Lance riding in their respected Knightmares as well. Suzaku and the Zero Squad members went looking for Lelouch and C.C.. Mary joined them with Nunnally in her wheelchair.

"Hey Suzaku. What are you guys looking for?" Asked Mary.

"We're looking for Lelouch and C.C., have you seen them?"

"Last time I saw them was in Lady C.C.'s ER room last night." Mary answered.

"I also saw them, but they were in my room." Nunnally added.

"I see. 1st Lieutenant."

"Yes Sir!" Aqua replied.

You take Zero squad and look for them in the Empress's room. The Empress, Mary and I will look for them in C.C.'s ER room."

"Yes Sir, understood. "

Zero Squad went towards Nunnally's room to look for Lelouch and C.C., while the others headed for C.C.'s old ER room.

"So where do you think they will be Suzaku?" Nunnally asked.

"I'm not really sure. I just want to find them."

"Well that should be easy then." Mary added with a cheerful smile.

"You're a positive thinker. Aren't you Mary?"

"Well, I try my best to be." She added with another cheerful smile. "If not, then all those bad memories will start to come back…" She told herself.

"So how old are you Mary?" Nunnally asked.

"I'm 15, I'll be sixteen on New Year's Day."

"That's a few months from now. I'll be turning 16 myself. But everyone in the Empire thinks I'm already 16, but I'm not yet. Mine is in October, the 25th." Nunnally said with a cheerful smile of her own.

"Your still a kid. And you're already in the military. That isn't right." Suzaku said.

"Not much difference from when you started. You were still 16 yourself, Suzaku Kururugi." Mary told him as she stuck her tongue out playfully.

"You got me there. Let's keep searching ok?"

"Yup!" Yelled both girls.

. . .

"Huh…So Master Zero nor Madam C.C. are here." Riuk said, scratching his head.

"Let's keep looking. They have to be in this Transport." Aqua ordered.

"Yes Lieutenant!" The others said.

. . .

Lelouch slowly stirred awake.

Lelouch eyes slowly opened. "Wha? When did I fall asleep?" Lelouch asked himself.

He felt something warm wrapped around him, more around his waist. He reached his left hand towards the warmth and felt something. Something that wasn't his, but that was feminine. Soft and delicate to the touch. He soon remembered the events of what took place last night.

"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 what if we get caught in the act…"

"Then we get caught." C.C. said with a piercing straight face.

"Very well then, my Witch."

"Then shall we, my Demon…"

"Then that's how last night's 'moment' began." Lelouch whispered to himself.

He embraced C.C.'s head towards himself. Holding her as gently as he could. C.C. then started to stir herself. She wrapped her legs tightly around his waist once more. Lelouch just stayed there, with a smile on his face. Seeing the face of the woman he can't live without. The girl, who never cared for anyone in her life, now became his one and only world. He kissed her forehead. With that, she finally awoke.

"Why hello there sleepy head." Lelouch teased.

She grinned. "Why is it that I get such a warm feeling waking up in your arms?"

"I don't know. Why?"

"It's because you are the only person that can make me smile from my heart. And the only person who I truly love, Lelouch." She said through half closed eyes.

"And you are mine, Ceceniah."

"Oh stop it. You're making me excited."

"Excited for what?"

"Excited to go another round in the sheets."

Lelouch turned pale from surprise.

"So what do you say Lelouch? Can you make the magic happen a second time?" C.C. said to him, in a seductive voice.

"You really want to go again?" Lelouch asked surprised.

"Of course, it wouldn't be healthy if I kept you from enjoying yourself." She said in a teasing tone.

"Wha...What makes you say that?" He asked confused.

"Well, for One; Your 'buddy' has been knocking at my 'door' for some time now…"

Lelouch just laid there in shock. Not even realizing what she was saying was true.

"And Two; I really like your 'buddy' coming 'over 'for a visit every now-and-then." She whispered quietly and seductively in his ear.

Lelouch then pinned C.C. on the bed.

"Hey, what are you doing?" She asked confused

"Since you insist, he'll come over right now."

"Wha…wait…"

It was too late for C.C. to say anything. All she did was wince from the unexpected 'visit'.

"So what do you think C.C.? Enjoying the 'visit'?" Lelouch said in a calm voice after 5 minutes had passed.

"Ye…Yes. Very much." She replied.

She pulled herself up by using Lelouch's arms. And held on to him by his neck, while she wrapped her legs tighter and tighter around his waist. They kept at it for another 10 minutes.

"I'm at my limit this time. Just...!" She screamed.

"As you wish." He said to her.

The door then opened as the 'visit' came to an end. With Suzaku, Mary, and Nunnally standing at the doorway. Suzaku quickly covered both of the younger girl's eyes from the scene.

"Girls, wait for me out here. Will you please?" Suzaku said as he kicked them just in time and locked them out of the room.

Suzaku then restored his composure and turned around at Lelouch and C.C.

"What the hell Lelouch! What's the meaning of this?" Suzaku whispered.

"Its what it looks like Suzaku. Nothing more, nothing less." C.C. replied, before fainting from the feeling.

"It's what she said." Lelouch added.

"I know that. But what I would like to know is why now of all times."

"What are you talking about?"

"Everyone is getting off. And it would be bad if anyone saw you or C.C. right now."

"I understand. But is there any way we can get off anywhere more secluded. This area is a little to public."

"Yeah, of course. But you guys will need to stay in here. The two of you can get off at the base, so no need to worry about it."

"Alright then. Thanks for letting me know."

"No problem Lelouch." Suzaku said as he turned around to leave.

"Alright, but hey…"

"Yeah?" Suzaku said as he faced Lelouch again.

"What did you see?"

"What do you mean?"

"What did you see when C.C. and I…"

"Were having your moment of 'fun'?"

"Yeah, lets call it that."

"Just that. I got the girls out as fast as I could."

"Quick thinking. So…have you ever…"

"No, I haven't."

"I see. What about Nunnally?"

"She hasn't either. But many others have been pushing her to do so to start the Imperial Family again."

"I see. So would you do it?"

"Do what?"

"Would you be Nunnally's first and only lover Suzaku?"

Suzaku just stood there, with a confused look on his face...

"Lelouch…what are you saying?"

"I'm asking you as her brother. Would you take care of her? And love her like you did Euphie?"

"I…can't believe you are asking me this Lelouch."

"Think about it Suzaku. She adores you, she cares for you like if you were family. And also, think about Euphie's dream. To see the world become a gentler place. Euphie and Nunnally both wished for that world. And you will finally be able to do it. And take care of Nunnally like you said you would."

"You would give me Nunnally?"

"Of course. You are my closest friend. I wouldn't give her nor the Empire to anyone else. You can start a family with her. With no one causing any problems."

"I can't do that Lelouch..."

"Why not?"

"How would Nunnally feel about this?"

"It wouldn't matter. She loves you too much to argue against it."

""How would you know?"

"I've talked to her. I asked her if she liked you, and she said she loves you."

"Really?"

"but that was over 2 years ago. I can't say about know. You will just have to ask her yourself."

"I can't believe it...but how will I know you are telling the truth?"

Lelouch offered Suzaku his hand. "Just shake my hand."

"I...don't know what to say about this Lelouch."

"There is nothing to say. Just shake my hand, its all yours. No strings attached."

"If I can make this world a peaceful one. Then I agreed to your terms." Suzaku said as he shook Lelouch's hand.

"Good. Oh, one last thing."

"And what would that be?"

"Would you be able to get C.C. and I a place to live and a place to work? We will be living as commoners from this day forward, with Mary as our daughter, if she wants to." Lelouch added.

"That won't be a problem. I'll even enroll her at Ashford."

"I can't accept that if it means she will be in Japan."

"Like I said, it won't be a problem. Milly had the school rebuilt here in Britannia. In New Pendragon to be exact. So you can have Mary go there without a problem."

"I see. Then thank you Suzaku." Lelouch then turned towards C.C., then back to Suzaku. "I'll get C.C. ready by the time we reach the base."

"Alright. Then I'll see you two later."

"Later."

Suzaku walked out the room. Lelouch then sighed a breath of relief. He ran his hands through his hair, and crashed into the chair next to the bed.

"I'm glad…to finally be able to let Nunnally go and live her life without having me to interfere."

"She will miss you greatly." Said C.C. as she looked towards the other side of the room.

Lelouch turned to face her, "I know she will...But its better for her to focus on her life then to worry about me."

"But she will either way." C.C. added, still looking the other way.

"I'll make her forget about me. Besides, I have a woman who needs my undivided attention." He said smiling.

She then turned around, smiling back at him. "And that woman is really going to love being with you. Not to mention that our 'daughter' will also want to be with you, Daddy."

"Oh stop you witch."

"I will when I finish getting ready." C.C. said as she got up from the bed.

Naked, C.C. walked over towards Lelouch and sat on his lap.

"You want to go again?" Lelouch question.

"No, I don't. I just want to feel your warmth. I'm cold." She said snuggling up on him.

"Then I advise you to put on some clothes. It will make you feel much warmer then you do now."

"Oh alright." She said agitated. She stood up and looked for you clothes in the drawers of the room; Where they keep all the personal effects of the room's host. She pulled out her panties and showed them to Lelouch. "These are mine correct? I wore all white but these are black."

"We had to get you a new change of clothes. Since your other outfit was all covered in blood."

"I see. Then these will do fine. I never was a picky person for my outfits."

"Alright then, finish as fast as you can. I'll see you at the Docking Bay where all the Knightmares are located."

"Sure. I'll be done in a minute."

Lelouch left the room and head towards the Docking Bay.

. . .

Vincent is seen cleaning the Cockpit of his White and Gold Shinkirō.

"I see you have the Shinkirō. The only one left of its kind." Lelouch said from below.

"I see you know your Knightmares stranger." Vincent said out of view, inside of the Knightmare.

"Why of course, I have gotten to ride in many different kinds of Knightmare throughout my lifetime. This Knightmare in particular."

"Why's that?" Vincent said with curiosity.

"Because I rode the original Shinkirō."

"Oh really? How can that be? Only Zero and Lelouch vi Britannia were said to ride the original." He said coming out of the cockpit and looking at Lelouch.

"I see you don't know me then." Lelouch said as he closed his eyes and gave a small smirk. "It's because I am Zero, Lelouch vi Britannia. Is there anything more I have to say?"

"Yes,"

"And what would that be."

"Prove it. Prove to me that you are Zero."

"Very well then…I…Lelouch vi Britannia comman…"

"Lelouch. Stop where you are, and don't say another word." Yelled a female voice from behind him.

Lelouch turned around and saw who it was, it was C.C..

"Lelouch. Don't finish that sentence."

"Why not?"

"Just get over here will you. Then I'll tell you why not." C.C. ordered

"Alright." He reluctantly agreed. And walked towards C.C.

C.C. pulled his face towards her own. "Lelouch, don't you remember what I told you back at the hotel room."

"No, I can't recall."

"Then I'll make you remember."

C.C. moved his face closer to hers. As if she was going to kiss him, but she instead whispered in his ear.

"Since you know hold a Code within you. You are not allowed to use your Geass anymore. That is part of what happens when you become immortal, like I have." She whispered.

"What?"

"I'll tell you more about it when we're alone. Now come on, we can't linger around here."

"Alright."

C.C. then turned around ready to walk away. But before she could to walk off with Lelouch, Lance stopped them.

"I see. So you are the real Zero, and Lelouch vi Britannia." He said to them as he came down off of the Shinkirō. "Since C.C. wouldn't be with just any ordinary guy around the street."

"You are correct. And who might you be if I may ask?"

"Vincent. Vincent Langston. The Knight of Six."

"A Knight of the Round."

"Yes, and I vowed to protect the Empress to the very end. Unlike the previous Knights, who only wanted power." Vincent said sternly.

"Good, then to me. You are worthy of piloting this Knightmare. The best of its time." Lelouch said as he walked towards the Shinkirō, placing his hand on the Knightmare, remembering the feel and cold nature that comes from metal.

Lelouch turned around to face him, "I'm sorry if I caused you any problems. I...just wanted to know who piloted the new Shinkirō. And see it one more time."

"Its alright, you should've just asked." Vincent said as he shrugged his shoulders. "And if you would like to know, this Knightmare was built nicely. I would like to thank you for helping in the process of making the Shinkirō." Vincent offered his hand.

Lelouch slowly raised his, and shook Vincent's offered hand. "No problem, it saved my life countless number of times. So you're in safe hands."

"Yes, your highness." Vincent knelt down on one knee, showing his respect.

Lelouch thank him, and with C.C., left the Hanger Room but stayed in the Docking Bay, waiting for Suzaku.

After a few minutes of waiting, Suzaku appeared in a shuttle. "You guys ready?"

"Yes, we are." Lelouch replied.

"Get in then. We have places to be and people to meet."

"I catch your drift. Lets head out." Lelouch and C.C. stepped inside the shuttle.

They launched and headed towards the Military base, where Britannian and Black Knight personnel are deployed. Behind them, the Zero Squad soon followed in a shuttle of their own. Not to mention the Knights of the Round also followed close behind.

"I guess we have in escort. So who is staying with Nunnally?" Lelouch asked.

"She is coming with us. She is with the Zero Squad at the moment. So she'll be fine for now."

"Alright. So how far are we?"

"Not to far. It will take about 5 minutes, so don't get too comfortable in here."

"Understood." C.C. replied and snuggled up closer to Lelouch.

. . .

After awhile they came up towards the base. Personnel from both factions were lined up outside of the base, waiting for the arrival of Zero and Empress Nunnally.

Lelouch then realized something. "Suzaku..."

"Yeah?"

"Where's Mary?"

"Oh, I forgot to tell you. She is riding her Gareth."

"Alright then. I was just wondering since I didn't see her with us or Nunnally."

"Alright."

"One more thing Suzaku..."

"What is it Lelouch?"

"I want a Knightmare for her."

"For C.C.?"

"No, for Mary. I want to give her her own personal Knightmare Frame. What do you say?"

"It could be a possibility...but why?"

"If something were to happen, I would like her to be able to defend herself. I also would like for you to talk to Nunnally about making her a Round."

"Lelouch. That will be a very difficult procedure. And what about her piloting skills? Have you seen her drive a Knightmare before?""

"Yes, and she is a good pilot. As good as you and Kallen. If not better."

"Are you really saying that? Kallen and I are the best Knightmare pilots in the world. And you expect a 15 year old girl to be able to beat us?"

"Yes, I do."

Suzaku just looked at him. "Fine, whatever you say. I'll send out the request. It should be easy, since we are getting new models for the military."

"I see."

"We're here, so get ready you two."

"Alright then." said C.C. as she stretched her legs out.

"So you both are choosing to live normal lives then?" Suzaku asked.

"Yes, we are." C.C. answered first.

"To be honest, it was my idea." Lelouch added.

"How come? Why such a sudden change?"

"Well," Lelouch started, he then looked at C.C., then turned back to Suzaku. "I'm choosing this way of life for C.C.'s sake."

"You what?" C.C. blurted out.

"I'm doing this for you. Neither of us are needed anymore in this world. So think about it; It would be better if we just live quiet, peaceful lives don't you think? Since neither of us will die in the foreseen future." Lelouch explained.

"So you are immortal as well Lelouch. That helps clear some things."

"Why is that?" Lelouch asked.

"I wondered how you were still alive. The only logical explanation for me was to think you somehow got immortality. And since Geass is able to give people immortality, I thought that you had gained that power."

"I myself didn't know I had immortality. I have only been awake for 2-3 days."

"Question is; How will you spend your immortality." C.C. asked.

Lelouch turned towards C.C., and tightly wrapped his arm around her. "I only plan to live it with my Emerald Witch. And with all of my friends as long as I can."

Suzaku smiled, and so did C.C.

The side door of the Shuttle wore the Mask. He stepped out first, and whispered to Lelouch. "Get changed and cover your guy's faces. We don't want anyone to notice you both."

Lelouch nodded. Suzaku closed the side door and went on his way.

"Come on C.C., we have to get changed." Lelouch said turning to her.

"Already ahead of you." She said, only wearing her bra and panties in front of him.

"You witch." Lelouch replied with a hint of agitation in his voice.

"You know you like it, Lelouch. So hurry up and get changed yourself."

After a minute they stepped outside, C.C. first wearing a Black Knight uniform. She took a quick spin in a circle in the uniform. "It's very comfortable, I like it." She said staring at Lelouch through the visor

"I did need to get uniforms that my soldiers could fight in." Lelouch added as he stepped out as well, adjusting his visor.

"So what do you think? Does it look cute? Or a bit dirty?" C.C. asked showing off the skirt she was wearing.

"Put that down. That's yours and mine alone, don't show it off to anyone." Lelouch whispered sternly

"Oh calm down. I am wearing shorts underneath. Not to mention I also put on knee-high leggings to be on the safe side. So no need to get possessive over me." She said with her smirk.

After they finished playing around they looked around. Suzaku walked up to them.

"Come on you two. The sooner we get to the base the faster we can arrange everything for you three." Suzaku whispered.

"Alright." Lelouch replied.

Suzaku then walked over to the other shuttle. Waiting for Nunnally to get out.

The Shuttle opened and Empress Nunnally vi Britannia rolled out on the ramp with the Zero Squad.

"It is good to see you Empress." Suzaku said through the mask.

"Same here Zero. Shall we enter?"

"Of course Mi'Lady." Suzaku pushed Nunnally along, with Lelouch, C.C., and Zero Squad close behind. Mary stayed with the Knights of the Round.

. . .

"Get her to the ICU! Quickly!" Yelled a doctor.

An orderly pushed Kallen as fast as he could with Gino, and Ohgi running beside him. Kallen was unconscious, having bandages wrapped around her head. She was still in her Pilot uniform: The uniform has both of the legs torn off, the left arm burned in places, Kallen has cuts, gashes and bruises all around her body. The most noticeable is a deep gash over her left eye. A doctor stands next to the Operating Room, and stops Gino and Ohgi from entering.

"I'm sorry but you can not go any further. We have to begin surgery right away." Said the doctor.

"Now wait just a minute!" Gino yelled.

Ohgi grabbed onto him, and pulled him back. "We can't interfere Gino, all we can do now is wait until they finish."

Gino pulled himself loose. "Alright, I'll be in the Waiting Room." Gino then walked off.

Oghi turned towards the doctor. "Forgive him please. He has had a very stressful day."

"It's alright. I see a lot of men like that. Worried about their lovers."

"Sorry sir, you have that wrong. They are not seeing each other. Well, not at this moment anyway." Ohgi said with a sigh of relief.

"I see. It doesn't matter anyway. We will get her fixed up and good as new for you all. No worries."

"Thank you."

"No problem."

Ohgi left the room, and headed towards the Waiting Room. When he got there he saw Gino just sitting down by himself.

Ohgi walked up to him, "Don't worry about it Gino. Kallen will be alright. She's been through circumstances much worse than this."

"I believe you. But why do I have a feeling that she isn't going to make it out of this one?"

"You just never know Gino. We can only wait, and is even torture for the best of us."

Gino sighed while Ohgi sat across from him.

. . .

"Get everything started. We don't have much time." Tohdoh ordered.

The door slid open, Suzaku, Lelouch, Nunnally and C.C. stepped in.

"Tohdoh, how is everything here?" Suzaku asked.

"1 minute behind schedule. Other then that, everything else is good."

"Good, and Anya's present? How is it?"

"Just arrived, and it looks like it will suit her."

"Good. The Mordred is still badly damaged, but this new model should be faster, and more feminine."

"True."

"She is turning into normal girl. She remembers things that happened long ago, and she is smiling a lot more. I'm glad Jeremiah was able to cure her from the Emperor's and Lady Marianne's Geass. She can finally be normal."

"That's good. We need Knights that know emotion. An Anya, even though she is still young she can put up quite a fight." Tohdoh added.

"Agreed. Now we need to take care of this problem. Former Nobles have been causing problems around the Capital. I need all of you to get yourselves ready. We may have another fight for peace in our hands." Nunnally remarked.

"Yes MiLady. You heard her, all of you! Get to your stations and prepare for a search." Tohdoh ordered. He left the room and went towards the hangar area. "I'll lead the search for now. You all can join whenever you please." Tohdoh said over the intercom.

"Understood. Take care of yourself 'General' Tohdoh." Suzaku replied.

"You still call me by that? It doesn't matter, I appreciate it."

"No problem." Suzaku said, he turned off the intercom and focused his attention to Nunnally and the others. "So, what should we do next?"

Chapter 11; End...

A/N: I hope you all liked this chapter. I am sorry it took a bit, but I had some problems getting back on to FF. Review and Comment on this chapter. Thank You! -Ero7-