Chapter 14: Let there be light
Pendragon, 1:45 am
Lelouch was in the living room and was reading The War of the Worlds, his favorite novel.
It makes an impression to think that the author of this novel was right about the existence of the Martians. Only they have died for centuries, if not more.
He think.
"Majesty." A voice called him.
"I'm reading, Sayoko."
"I brought you chamomile."
"Ah, I forgot about it. Thank you."
"Duty, your majesty."
The boy took the cup from the tray and took a sip.
"Delicious."
"Excuse the trouble, your majesty."
Lelouch turned to the door, where there was a woman with brown hair tied in a bun and black eyes, wearing a pair of glasses and wearing a green blouse and a skirt of the same color.
"Evergreen ... What's up?"
"I have to ... List your commitments tomorrow."
Lelouch snorted annoyed.
"But is it really necessary? It's almost 2 ... "
"As your secretary it is my duty to remind you of the various commitments of the day."
As if I had alzheimer ...
"Alright, proceed."
Evergreen cleared her throat, then began to read.
"At 8, breakfast. At 8:30 am visit to the tomb of Shirley, buried in the monumental cemetery. 9 hours ... "
Sayoko glanced curiously at Evergreen. The woman had been hired about three months ago, for her excellent credentials. What was there before her, a certain Richard Bormann, had been fired because she was too clumsy. Evergreen, instead, was an efficient and scrupulous secretary, carefully taking care of every detail and was always serious. The bespectacus kept on reading for about half an hour, then took her leave.
"Well, I'm going to bed. I have a drowsiness ... "The emperor asserted, yawning loudly.
"I wish you a good night, your majesty."
"Thanks, Sayoko ... You do not go to bed?"
"Soon."
"Very well ... Then see you tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow."
Tokyo, 6.30 pm
Cornelia and Saeko had just descended into the basement, where they were welcomed by CC.
"Welcome, Cornelia. I was waiting for you. "She greeted her.
"Do you know me?" The violet asked her.
"I met your father, Charles. I also know Lelouch, your brother, and his mother, Empress Marianne. "
"What is your relationship with him?"
"In the past I was his accomplice. I gave him the power of geass. "
"Now I begin to understand ... You're a friend of VV." She grabbed her by the throat, looking at her furiously.
"My sister Euphemia died because of you ... If I had not given the geass to Lelouch it would still be alive now!" She said.
"It's not time to think about the dead." Green replied.
"CC is right, Cornelia. Euphie has been dead for ten years, do not you think it's time to turn the page? "
She looked up, and almost gave her a heart attack. A short distance from her was Marianne, alive and well.
"E-empress Marianne ... How can you be alive? I thought you were dead 18 years ago. "
"Long story ... I'll explain it to you at another time."
"The enemy right now is Lelouch, we can not kill each other." CC said.
"Said by the one who gave him the power to make us all his slaves!"
"A meeting will soon take place. There I will explain everything. I only ask you to be patient. "
Cornelia looked at her unconvinced. However she nodded, leaving her grip.
"Actually, another person should be present, but he will not be there a few days before."
"I do not care who he is. I just want to know your intentions. "
"You'll soon find out ... Minerva!"
The door behind them opened and the aforementioned woman appeared.
"Tell me, CC."
"Accompany Cornelia and Saeko to their lodgings."
"Do I have to stay too?" The woman asked in disbelief.
"At least until the plan is executed."
"Agree."
"Follow me, Corn." Minerva invited her.
The violet obeyed.
Mars
Ellie was in the base camp lab, and was carefully examining the cube she had found in the Martian temple. At that moment she was alone, her colleagues were in another tent playing cards. The cube was covered with strange incisions and symbols on each face, and the structure resembled that of a Rubik's cube. However, while the magic cube was composed of 6 different colors, this was black and golden. Observing him better he noticed that some images were broken down.
I should compose it the right way ... But what will happen then?
She wondered.
Although apparently harmless it was still an alien object. It could be anything from a toy to a weapon of mass destruction. She did not like the idea of being able to blow up. However, she had a duty to do and would do it, even at the risk of her life. She began to tinker, until the incisions and symbols were perfectly aligned. There, nothing happened, and the girl looked disappointed.
So much effort for a stupid game of patience? Fuck you!
She think.
Suddenly, however, the symbols and the writing began to light up. Without warning a globe of light enveloped the entire structure, catching the young astronaut by surprise, who fell to the ground unconscious.