"Lelouch, how are we going to get to the palace?", Suzaku asked.

They were spending the night in an inn. Nunnally and C.C. had their own room, while the boys had theirs. Rolo was already asleep. Lelouch stood looking out the window.

"That's simple. We still have the clothes Milly wanted us to give, right?"

"Yeah, we do."

"Then I have a plan. Remember Milly told us the dresses are for Empress Arianna eu Britannia. But we have time to discuss that. I want to talk about something else."

Suzaku was confused. What else would Lelouch want to talk about? Geass? C.C.? Or maybe-

"Why did you choose to come with me, after we met Kaguya?", Lelouch asked.

"Oh that? I told you, I have business here too. I need to find out about my past now. Maybe the Emperor can shed some light on my life as well."

"Are you sure it's not just to get close to my sister?", Lelouch said with a teasing smirk.

"W-what?! No! Euphie is, well. . .I don't have ny interest in her like that!", Suzaku blushed.

"Why not? She's nice."

"Yeah, really nice."

"And pretty."

"So beautiful", Suzaku got a far away look in his eyes.

Lelouch gazed upon him and came to a realization. He grinned. Suzaku came back to reality and his face turned even more red.

"L-like I said, I don't have any interest in Euphie like that."

"I was only kidding. I can't even remember her, so I wouldn't know how she looks or behaves", Lelouch said.

"Oh, right", Suzaku calmed down.

- - -

Suzaku drove the carriage, holding the dresses, in front of the massive gates that led to the imperial palace. He started doubting Lelouch's plan.

"How exactly do you plan to get in?"

"Well there are two gates. One exterior for delivery personnel to drop off their charges. The other is where the palace is, and the guards take the packages to whomever it's for", Lelouch explained.

"How do you know that?"

"I asked a guard to give me some directions."

"So how am I-"

"I'm getting to that Suzaku."

"Lelouch, this better work."

"Halt!", one of the guards called. "State your business!"

"I have brought a package for Her Majesty Arianna eu Britannia", Suzaku answered.

"Very well. Proceed!"

The gates opened allowing Suzaku in. He made it to the next checkpoint and was stopped again.

"I have a package for an empress", Suzaku said.

One of the guards moved to approach the carriage to get the dresses when everything around the carriage froze. Quickly Rolo jumped from inside the carriage and Suzaku followed. In a hurry the took off one of the guards clothes and Suzaku put them on.

The man was then tied up and put in the back of the carriage and Rolo jumped into the driver's seat. Suzaku kept his hat low so it would be more difficult to recognize him amongst other guards.

When Rolo's geass ended, he drove away. The other guard, who stood near the gate, looked around in confusion. "That was quick", he said. He didn't hear his friend's muffled screams.

Suzaku went through the gate and made his way to the palace. "Good job Lelouch."

- - -

"Do you really think this will work Lelouch?", C.C. asked.

"Of course. I wouldn't allow Nunnally and Rolo to be involved if I didn't."

From their post Lelouch saw the carriage return from the first gate. Rolo did the same with these two guards. Lelouch and C.C. walked toward him and put on the two uniforms. Using the trick his brother taught him Rolo knocked out the three guards.

At that moment a man with a dazed look came up and rode the carriage away.

"Where is he going?", Rolo asked.

"He's taking them to the nearest stable", Lelouch answered.

"How long were you up last night Lelouch?", C.C. teased.

"Long enough to know this plan is full proof."

Lelouch looked around. "Nunnally, the coast is clear."

"You had her hiding all this time?", C.C. asked.

"My sibling's safety is my top priority."

Nunnally appeared wearing a black wig. It was crucial that she was not recognized by anyone. The group walked past the first gate and made it to the second. Usuing the same strategy, Rolo put of this man's uniform.

Nunnally was now the only one without a guard uniform. Perfect.

- - -

Suzaku, wearing his disguise, was now at the front entrance to the palace. According to Lelouch, once he got inside a guard would lead him to the throne room, where everyone should be.

He entered and all of the noblemen and women turned to him. The man on the throne, Suzaku assumed he was the Emperor, looked at him as well. One man called to him.

"Guard, what is it that you have there?"

"I have a package for Empress Arianna eu Britannia", Suzaku said.

"For me?", a woman asked excitedly.

Suzaku nodded. He handed it to her and she opened it with glee.

"I don't know how that woman does it! She always makes the perfect dress!"

Suddenly the doors opened revealing three guards. Two of them held a girl, while one lead them. The Emperor said, "What is the meaning of this?"

"Brother, the guards on your left are about to attack", Nunnally whispered to Lelouch.

Rolo used his geass and he and C.C. moved them a few feet forward so that they were next to Suzaku. The guards fell over and people gasped as it seemed they had moved inhumanly fast.

"Who are you!", the Emperor yelled.

Lelouch, and everyone else took off their hats. Nunnally took off her wig. The ones who recognized them gasped even more. Even Charles di Britannia stood up in amazement. Lelouch smirked at their expressions.

He stepped up toward the throne and adressed the Emperor.

"I believe you have some explaining to do."

Suddenly he heard Nunnally squeak. He turned and saw Nunnally being hugged by an unknown girl. Lelouch heard Suzaku mutter, "Euphie."

"Nunnally! I'm so glad!", the girl said through tears.

The nobles whispered to themselves, as they remember the names of one of the lost children. The Emperor grinned.

"Let us celebrate the return of our princes and princess!"

Everyone cheered and they were taken to a room. Lelouch, Rolo, and Nunnally were now alone. They noticed C.C. and Suzaku were gone. The door opened and a familiar woman came in.

- - -

"What is this place? Where is Lelouch?", Suzaku asked when guards escorted him to someone's room.

"It's okay, Suzaku."

"Euphie?", he said in surprise.

The pink haired girl wrapped Suzaku in her arms. He stood there blushing.

"I knew from when I saw you. I trusted that you would take care of my brothers and sister. I never imagined that you would bring them back!"

Suzaku hugged her back. "It was our plan all along. Lelouch, he found something. I wanted to help him."

"Thank you."

- - -

"C.C., why did you bring them back?"

"I made a contract with your children."

"All of them!?"

"Only Lelouch, Nunnally, and Rolo."

"You know that's not what I meant."

"I need them to find my name."

"But I-"

"Charles, I know you have no interest in helping me. He may not realize it, but Lelouch is different from everyone else. And when the time comes, I intend to tell him everything."

"I won't let you!"

"What are you going to do? You can't kill me."

"No. But I can stop you."

"AGH!"

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Up next: Who is the familiar woman? Is SuzakuxEuphie going to happen? And what happened to C.C.?