Author's Note: I dreamed of a white dragon..whose presence is the only means of escape. Together with a red dragon, they flew above the town engulfed in a burning chaos. I looked up at the sky and said, I wish I could escape this disaster when all of a sudden, the dragon turned out to be me 0_0 You read it right,folks.. Even in my dreams, this story plays a role in my mind.. Gawd, could this be because I rarely have time to update my story? I know, I'm really sorry minna :( School can't be helped and it mostly got my time occupied including my attention xD But on the other hand, my dream got me an inspiration for a topic in this chapter and since the white dragon crossed my mind, I'm gonna give it a shot in this chap. Yep, I know what you're thinking right now but please just go along cuz I'm finding ways to introduce that character ^^
Reminders: Can be a bit OOC..
*Friend or Foe? *
It was already late afternoon on the school grounds of Kuoh Academy. Amidst the intense heat that surrounds the area, 2 gorgeous and sizzling beauties are seen standing outside the Academy Gate whose hotness rival those of the warm shining sun.. Their perfectly shining hair flows like an endless river and their body curves incite the desire of every living being..except, those who really have a sharp eye and intuition to notice that these beauties are indeed males.. (Yes, you read it right minna.. MALES.. and wanna make a guess on who these beauties are? I think it's pretty obvious, you already knew the answer ^^)
"Damn it.. How did we even reached this situation?" Lelouch grumbled angrily as he straightened the mini-skirt which he was forced to wear. It was light crimson in color decorated with stylish ribbons that was on par with the top's design.
"He.. Guess we don't have that much choice at all." Kiba said while laughing awkwardly. His attire is similar to the raven head except that it was a dark sapphire color.
"I swear.. I won't forgive those girls for forcing us to do this embarassing task." snarled Lelouch as he clenched his fists.
" *sighs* They should have been the ones assigned in this task but they think that we look cuter if we're the ones to dress in this attire."
"Crazy- girls who don't have much things in their mind." scoffed Lelouch as he went back on his position.
*Earlier that time*
"Ohayo Gozaimasu! Miiiiinnnnnaaaa!"
~Ohayo, sensei!~
"I can see that everyone is super-duper excited or is it because you'll get to pair up with your favorite Kouhai's and Senpai's?"
~Kyaahhh!~
~Of course!~
~Akeno-senpai!~
~Lelouch-sama!~
"Ughhh" mumbled the raven head as he gave himself a face palm.
"Now,now.. Let's not get overly ecstatic, shall we? To start, may you please gather around the respective areas where your assigned group number is located and woops.. no pushing around!"
The students happily complied and could not help but cheer especially when they get to be on the same group with the popular campus idols.. which is of course, The students from the O.R.C. with the exemption of Issei.. obviously -_-
"Akeno-senpai! I'm so happy to be on the same group as you!"
"Ara, We are all happy too, you know?"
"Gosh, Akeno-senpai.. you're so hot!"
Rias' Group:
"Rias-sama!" shouted the male students in unison as they bowed down in front of the red head.
"Ughh.. You don't have to be overly-formal."
"Rias-sama, It's an honor to be on the same group as you.. We've been waiting for ages to arrive at this day and we guess that it's destiny's choice to let us reunite with you."
"Cut the crap! You're being weird, you sickos!" shouted Issei as he stood in between Rias and the group of male students.
"Oh, if it isn't the infamous pervert, Hyodo Issei.. We'll make sure to have lots of fun and have a good bonding experience with you which will surely be unforgettable." said the male students in a menacing tone as they slowly stepped forward to surround the brown teen.
" *gulp* Ah,eh.. Let's do our best, Buchou." cowered Issei as he hid behind the red head.
"Ahem... Now that you have gathered with your respective group, it's time to announce the activity for today. The activity will involve management of the different physical games or sports but of course, there is a special requirement. You need to invite other people or students from outside the school campus to try and play the different games with you and it is your duty to manage them and also participate at the same time..It's up to you on how you will attract the people but absolutely no cheating allowed or inviting someone you already knew to come to the academy.. It must be passers-by or people who didn't purposely come to school because you called them.. And at the end of the day, whoever acquires most people to join them and also the group who got the highest score in the games, will be the declared CHAMPION... is that clear?"
~Awww.. Pretty hard, sensei!~
~Who suggested this special rquirement?~
~The new rule sucks!~
"One more thing... I forgot to inform you that the students who belonged to the winning group will receive special privilege which involves free lunch and meal, no detention for some silly cases and also an automatic passing percentage for at least 2 subjects which lasts for one whole year!"
~Ruuullle!~
~Now I'm fired up!
~Let's get this on!~
"Hehehe.. All is set so let's assign the games which all of you will be playing.. These are.. *shuffles* Volleyball, Tennis, Darts, Javelin Throw, Board Games and lastly,Running Race!"
"At least there are some Board Games which I ought to handle." Lelouch thought to himself while observing the cheering crowd.
A group of female students started approaching the raven head and began to surround him as they got closer.
"Huh? Wha-What is it?"
"Hehe.. I'm so excited to see Lelouch-sama in this outift."
"Kyaahh! I'm sure he'll look adorable."
"Here goes.."
"What are you doing? Stop it!"
*Back to Present Time*
"Those girls think that this is a great way to attract people." said Kiba.
"Kuuhhh.. It would have been better if we are on our original state."
"But they think that people prefer the cute and beautiful girls better."
"Tsk. That was just an excuse to force us into their fetishes."
They stopped talking for a while when a group of male teenagers passed by the Academy Gate. Gathering up their courage and swallowing their pride, they approached the group and did their best to invite them inside the Academy.
~Konnichiwa, fine gentlemen.~ greeted Lelouch as he tried hard to contain himself.
"Oh, Who do we have here? It's a pair of beautiful and cute ladies."
The raven head twitched an eyebrow after hearing this and Kiba was the one who proceeded talking to the lads.
"My,Thank you.. We happen to have an event on our Academy and we were wondering if maybe you would like to join the games we prepared,ne?" asked Kiba followed by a playful wink.
The teens were immediately in high spirits and accepted the offer in less than a second.
"I'll really get her number soon."
"She's really beautiful, I guess there are a lot more pretty girls inside the campus."
"Guess this is a good chance!"
Lelouch just growled inwardly when he heard the lad's commotion and Kiba excused himself to assist the teenagers.
"So, Lelouch.. You go and and be on the look-out for a minute.. I'll just escort these people to our group." whispered Kiba to the raven head.
"Go ahead."
In a few seconds, Lelouch was left standing alone on the school gate and waiting for people to pass by.
"10 more minutes and this act will finally be over.. I'll just wait for time to pass and the other groups will take over here."
On a fair distance, a certain teenager dressed in a black jacket with a shiny silver hair can be seen approaching the school gate. Lelouch immediately put on his facade and braced himself before facing the teen.
"Ok.. I'll just assist this one and this stupid act will finally be over."
~Konnichiwa, sir..~
"Oh, Good Afternoon to you." greeted the teen with a smirk which caught the attention of the raven head.
"What's up with him? He seems odd."
"Umm.. We are having an event in the moment and if you are interested on joining, you can freely enter the campus and participate."
"An event? Hmmm... This school really is interesting."
"I suppose you have been to this school before, as to say that it is interesting.. am I right, sir?" asked Lelouch while raising a brow.
"Heh.. I have not.. but I know a certain person in this school making me familiar with this place at the least."
"Is that so? Then I'm sure you will join the event because maybe the person you know is surely a student at this school."
"Of course.. I'll be willing to." answered the stranger with a slight smile.
"Ja, Let's head this way.." motioned Lelouch as he escorted the stranger.
After a few minutes, Rias and Issei were the ones who took over and stood on guard to invite people. Issei was doing his best to attract the people or mostly ladies but he ended up being punched or dragged by the people.
"Uwahhh.. I was only trying to be courteous."
"Courteous like instantly giving them a hug and touching their skin, Issei?"
"Eehehe, Gomen.. Buchou." apologized Issei while massaging his head.
Just then, Rias felt a familiar presence and was immediately on alert while scanning her surroundings.
"Is there something wrong, Buchou?"
"I sense a powerful devil energy on this place.. It seems to be here just a while ago and it may have disappeared or entered the school grounds."
"You mean.. an enemy is around the Academy right now, Buchou?" asked a startled Issei.
"We can't be sure if it's an enemy or not but based on it's energy presence, I can conclude that it is a powerful one.. We have to be on alert."
"Hai, Buchou."
Lelouch's View:
"The game we will be playing right now is Volleyball.. If you are interested in this game then I can list you on the guest players,sir.."
"Any game will do." answered the stranger in arrogance as he grabbed a ball.
"He's quite arrogant."
"Ja.. I'll just leave you for a while sir, and handle other things at hand."
"Not a problem and I guess you still need to change your outift somehow."
"Wha- Did he know that I was just using a costume?"
" You got to change to a more comfortable outift to join the games, right?"
"Ah, That's right.." Strange
"Lamperouge-san! Our other members need your help!" shouted one student.
"H-Hai! Coming!"
" *smirks* I didn't know that Lamperouge is quite tolerant on these kind of things." thought the stranger as he spiked the ball.
Meanwhile:
" Kaichou, Are you sure you don't want to join your group on playing the different sports?"
" I'm fine, Tsubaki. It's not like I have a high interest on those things." answered Sona as she observed the other students playing some ball games.
" The Academy is more crowded than usual because of the special rule which involves some visitors."
"Right. And they didn't even mentioned it to us when we were having a meeting."
The duo continued to observe the students for a while and focused their attention on the ones playing Volleyball.
"Group 4 is the one playing that sport right now."
" The rumored Star Group?"
"Hai, Kaichou.. Apparently, that is the group where 2 of the campus princes is joined."
"Princes? You mean, Lamperouge and Yuuto Kiba of Rias' peerage?"
"That's right, Kaichou."
As they continued observing, one person caught their attention as he skillfully blocked the ball which earned him a point for his team.
"That boy... It must be a visitor right?"
"You mean the one with the silver hair, Kaichou?"
"Is it just me or I sense that his skill is beyond natural."
The opposing team strike back and delivered a spike at full speed. However, the silver-haired stranger once again blocked the ball even though it deemed impossible.
"That is quite intriguing."
"Want me to check it out, Kaichou?"
"Go ahead."
Tsubaki was about to move forward but stopped when they saw that the stranger was surrounded by other students from his team because of his victory.
"Tsk.. Worse Timing."
On the other hand, Genshiro was holding a couple of boxes and got caught up with the cheering crowd as he passed through.
"Excuse me, coming through.. What is wrong with this- Woah!"
The Council Secretary fell down together with the boxes he was holding. The silver-haired stranger then offered to help and picked up some of the things Genshiro left.
"Are you okay? Here, let me help you."
"Ugh.. Yeah, I'm fine.. Thank you."
"Gotta be careful next time especially if you get caught up in crowds like these."
"Yeah. These students just act really hyper at times like these."
After picking up all the boxes, Genshiro approached Sona and the silver-haired stranger left to other places in the school campus.
"Kaichou-
"Genshiro, You encountered that stranger,right?"
"Wha- Hai, is there any problem, Kaichou?" asked a puzzled Genshiro to the serious President.
"Did you notice anything strange going on around him?"
"If it's strange then maybe it's the fact that he is willing to help me despite being new to this school."
"WE are not joking, Genshiro." said Tsubaki in a low threatening tone.
"Wha- Is there any problem? I don't sense anything dangerous around him."
" *sighs* Guess we'll have to investigate about him on our own.. Tsubaki, we'll join some of the games in hopes of finding the chance to encounter that stranger.
"Hai, Kaichou."
"Let's go."
"Wait a minute! What is going on, Kaichou? I don't understand!" asked Genshiro to the leaving girls.
Akeno's View:
"Ready for the next round?" asked a sadistic Akeno while holding a couple darts.
"Hai!"
"We're ready!"
"Play with us, Akeno-senpai!"
"Te-hee.. Sure, If you say so." thought Akeno as she prepared to Blind-fold herself.
"Akeno, We have an urgent- What are you doing?"
"We are playing Darts, Buchou.. Do you wanna join?"
"I'll be willing to as long as you're not one of the players." answered Rias in an annoyed tone as she observed the blind-fold.
"Ara, So what were you planning to say, Buchou?"
"I sensed a powerful devil energy earlier at the school gate. There is a high possibility that whoever that devil is, entered the school grounds and is freely walking around the academy right now."
"Are you saying it is an enemy,Buchou? Or perhaps it's just a friend on one of the Devils here."
"I'm not sure. But we have to be on alert and find out who that is."
The raven head passed by and the girls called his attention as he got closer.
"If it isn't Lelouch-kun.. How is your cosplay going so far?"
"Cut the joke, Akeno.. I'm not on the mood to discuss and think back about this silly act." scoffed Lelouch in annoyance while Akeno just giggled.
"But you're pretty beautiful, you know? And pretty cute too which earned a sudden popularity among the male population."
"Sad to say, that persona will now be long dead and if you just called my attention to annoy me, Akeno, then I'm telling you I have more important stuff to do."
Akeno giggled more and Rias just gave off a sigh.
"Anyways, how is your group doing so far, Lelouch?"
"It just works fine and I'm thinking that I'm the only one who feels miserable in this act because from my perspective, Kiba feels absolutely fine."
"He's just positive unlike you, Lelouch-kun."
"Oh, shut up.. Akeno -_- "
In the middle of their conversation, a student approached them and informed Lelouch about something.
"Lamperouge-san, Takano-san wants to see you."
"Shugi? Oh, I'll be there in a minute."
"What could Takano-san want from you, Lelouch-kun?" asked Akeno in a mischievous tone.
"Don't know.. It probably doesn't concern you, Ja.."
"Are you sure you'll just let Takano-san roam freely, Buchou?" Akeno asked as soon as Lelouch was out of sight.
"I'm telling you. She doesn't cause any trouble, then she'll be free. But when she commits a dangerous act, it'll be the time when we take action."
"If you say so, Buchou."
Shugi's View:
"Shugi-san, What's up?" asked Lelouch as soon as he approached the blonde girl.
"Oh, Lelouch-san.. I'm just checking things out since our group is busy handling some visitors and I have some of my time to spare."
"Then you should be helping out, right? You're really quite anti-social" smirked Lelouch as he eyed the blonde teen.
"Hmph. I didn't just come here for no reason. I spotted my friend nearby and I decided to look for you while I meet up with him in the process."
"What does it have to do with me?" asked Lelouch.
"Nothing in particular.. If you want then maybe I'll let you meet him?"
" How weird. Ummm, Okay? If there's no problem? " answered a puzzled Lelouch.
"Oh, he's here.." uttered Shugi as a familiar silver-haired stranger approached their direction.
" This is my friend, Shiraha... And Shiraha, This is Lelouch-san."
"What?! This is the stranger from earlier."
"Nice to meet you, Lelouch-san." greeted the silver-haired teen while offering a handshake.
"He didn't recognize me? Oh, yeah.. Nice to meet you too."
"Shugi here keeps saying that you are an interesting person and so, I decided to take a visit and see for myself." said Shiraha with a mysterious smile which puzzled the raven head.
"Uh-huh? Really? I didn't know that you keep talking about me, Shugi-san." Lelouch smugly said.
"Don't be so full of yourself.. It's only the times when we don't have much topic to talk about." replied Shugi while rolling her eyes.
"Whatever.. Then Shiraha-san, I hope you enjoyed the event here in Kuoh."
"Of course, Lelouch-san.. I didn't quite think that I'll be enjoying myself , honestly."
"Well, That's good to hear."
An announcement was heard afterwards which is about the different Board Games particularly, Chess. This caught the attention of the raven head and he decided to excuse himself and participate.
"You're gonna join the chess match, Lelouch-san?"
"Hai.. That is one of the things that picked my interest so far."
"Oh, so you're strategy-minded." remarked Shiraha as he looked at the raven head.
"I'll be going then.. See you later."
The raven head left in a few seconds leaving the duo to talk with some matters secretly.
"Going back.. You surprised me when you suddenly appeared here." glared Shugi at Shiraha.
"Can't I? I just wanted to check and see things for myself."
"Are you out of your mind? You do know that the Devils here can easily sense your presence, right? There is a high chance that they might be on the look-out for you right now."
"If they really are skillful then they should have been able to spot me right now." replied Shiraha in a laid-back tone.
" Even so.. We don't know when they will find you.. It could be any moment right now."
"Then we'll just have to put a disguise, shall we?" said Shiraha as he spotted some costumes nearby.
Sona's View:
"The chess match will begin in a few minutes, Kaichou. All of your opponents will be fine unless if it's-
"Lamperouge." continued Sona as she formed a smirk upon the arrival of the raven head.
"Sorry if I'm late, President." smiled Lelouch as he took a seat opposite to Sona.
"Oh, Don't be.. The game hasn't started and will start in a few minutes."
"I'm glad."
Back to S&S's view:
"Mind if I borrow these outfit, ladies?" asked Shiraha to the dumbfounded girls.
~Hot~
~He's handsome~
~Another Prince.~
"Uh- Sure.. but these outfit is meant for the students here who is in charge of helping us."
"Then can I lend a hand to your group, if it's okay?"
~Kyahh! He'll be perfect!~
~Now we have a butler~
~ I guess it's okay if we let a visitor help, right?~
"Then Please... take this outfit."said the girls in unison as they bowed down.
"Thank you."
Rias View:
"What other leads do we have about this devil, Buchou?"
"The only thing we knew so far is that he/she has a strong presence... Other than that, sadly we have none."
"Ara, this will be a little difficult." remarked Akeno as she observed the crowd of students.
They bumped into a student as they were heading back towards the other direction.
"Ara, are you okay?"
"Uh, G-Gomen, Akeno-sama.. I wasn't looking on where I was heading."
"No worries and oh, Shugi Takano, am I correct?"
"Ah, Hai. Rias-sama"
"So it's just Takano-san we bumped into, Buchou.. We don't have to worry."
"Quit talking, Akeno. Let's go."
"Hai,Hai."
" So they already sensed Shiraha's presence.. That dude gotta do it right or he'll be in trouble."
At the cafeteria, many students are gathered and were surrounding a single person who was in-charge of selling some of the food products. Most of them were female who were either busy waiting their order or busy staring at the attractive butler in front of them.
"Order no.23, Italian Pasta and Orange Iced-tea, ready to be served."
"Hai! That's my order, Butler-sama!"
" Here you go *winks*"
~Kyahhh!~
~He's very cute!~
~Prince-sama!~
"Excuse me, Coming Through! Geez-"
"Can I get your order, sir?"
"Ah, Finally.. One Spicy Pasta and a Strawberry Iced Tea please."
"Coming right up... A devil from the Sitri peerage,huh?"
"Silver-san, we would like to assist your help in the stall near the school gate." a student shyly requested to the teen.
"No problem.. Ja, Please take care of this order."
"H-Hai" bowed the student as a slight blush formed on her cheek.
" I hope the devils aren't that tired on finding me." smirked Shiraha as he walked away from the cafeteria.
Back to Lelouch's View:
"Check." announced Lelouch with a smile as he cornered Sona's king.
"I should really get used to defeat once in a while." Sona said as she heaved a sigh.
"You don't have to look down on yourself, though." added Lelouch with a grin.
After a few seconds, the teacher announced the remaining game which ought to be played by groups. The special requirement will also end once lunch-time is over.
"Okay,everyone. Since I observed that each one of you was successful in bringing guests to our event, This requirement is accomplished and I would like to congratulate you all for that success."
~Yehey!~
~Wohhooo!~
~Finally!~
"This afternoon will be the final game for our event and it will be played by groups, as usual. But before that, I would like to greet the visitors who gave us the opportunity to spend this day with us. Are you enjoying the event so far, mam/sir?"
The said visitors gave off a nod and some of them smiled as well as giving a thumbs up sign.
"Ok, That sure got me fired up. So let's all hope for the best and enjoy your lunch, minna."
"Are you going to have lunch with your club, Lelouch-san?" Sona asked as soon as the announcement was over.
"I'll see if I can spot them." answered Lelouch.
"Ok. Then we'll go ahead. Let's go, Tsubaki."
They separated ways and Lelouch decided to head to the cafeteria. On his way, he could see Shiraha talking to Shugi near the school gate. He stopped for a moment to observe the two and when he saw Shiraha leaving, he decided to let go of his thoughts.
"Leaving so early? Oh,well. It's not that I care about it that friend of hers is kinda weird and arrogant to be boot." Lelouch thought with a sarcastic smile.
He met Rias and Akeno on the way who seems to be whispering and mumbling incoherent words.
"It's gone, Akeno."
"What? I can't believe it disappeared quickly."
"We have no choice. We didn't even get the chance to encounter that devil."
"What's up, President?" asked Lelouch curiously.
The two females then realized that the raven head was in front of them which stopped their discussion.
"Ara, Good to see you, Lelouch-kun. Me and Buchou were just discussing about the stray devil who got out of our sight."
"Akeno." warned Rias with a small glare as she looked at her companion.
"Is this a visitor?" asked Lelouch as he observed their actions.
"You can conclude it that way, Lelouch. Now, are you on your way for lunch? You can join us with the others if you want."
"Certainly, President."
The trio met up with the others and entered the cafeteria as soon as they were gathered.
"What will you be ordering,Buchou?" asked Akeno to the red-head.
"Hmm.. I'll choose Mexican Pasta with Orange about you,guys?" Rias asked while glancing at the others.
"I'll have the same order as Lelouch." answered Issei with a stupid grin.
"And suppose Lelouch doesn't order anything, Issei?" Kiba asked with a smirk.
"How would you know? You're not even Lelouch." Issei answered, ignoring Kiba's face.
"Well.. I really don't feel like eating Pasta so I'll just go with Curry instead." answered the raven head.
"Then I'll also go with Curry ^^ " added Issei.
"Pasta is the current specialty so why go for other meals which could be bought on a regular schoolday?"
" *sighs* If only you know, President. I've had more than enough Pasta to handle at home."Lelouch answered when he remembered a certain Green-head.
"Is that so? Then.. Excuse me!" exclaimed Rias as she tried to get the attention of the student servers.
~Hai! Coming!~
"We would like to order the following." she said while pointing out from the menu.
"As you wish... G-Good to see you, Lelouch-san, Kiba-san." greeted the girl nervously as she got a glimpse of the two princes.
"Hi."
"Same to you."
Answered the boys as they responded to the blushing girl.
"Ara, Aren't you two popular, ne?"
Lelouch just rolled his eyes while Kiba laughed awkwardly.
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After having lunch,The event was resumed and the final game was conducted which is the Running Race. Lelouch, who was desperately trying to escape, was forced to join the game knowing that the game needs to have all of the members present.
"I hate this.. Why don't I just use Geass to escape this game. Grrhh, it's useless.. I should have used it when we are forced to cosplay earlier.. If I use it now, all of my efforts would go to waste.. Argh! Why didn't I think of using it from the start." Lelouch thought as he debated himself. He could have used his geass but Pride was preventing him to do so.
"Are you okay, Lelouch?" Kiba asked when he noticed the prince's conflicted expression.
"Yeah, I'm fine... somehow."
"Do you want to go to the clinic? You don't have to participate if you're not feeling well."
"I don't have to. I can mana-
"Ara. Is Lelouch-kun using an excuse to escape the game?" butted in Akeno.
"If you're thinking I am, then stop it." Lelouch answered as he sent a death glare to Akeno.
"Just making sure or else your group will be disqualified. It'll be a waste."
"Stop concerning yourselves with us and its better if you mind your own group." Lelouch scoffed to the giggling Akeno.
"Is everyone here? Now, to explain the rules... The game will be the usual Running Race. One player for each team will be the first player to run and as soon as he/she finished a lap, the second player in line will run next and this will continue until all of the players for each team had completed a lap. Since there are 20 general teams, there will be 4 batches for the game composing of 5 teams to be competing in each batch. The winning group for each batch will have to fight in the final round to declare the Champion. There can only be 4 teams who will advance to the final round. Are you that lucky to reach that far? "
~Yeah!~
~You bet!~
"First batch will be group 1-5. Second batch will be 6-10. Third batch will be group 11-15. Lastly, the fourth batch will be group 16-20. And to start, all groups from the first batch.. Kindly take your positions."
The students from the said groups took their positions and those who are on the next batch moved aside to watch the race. Lelouch and Kiba's team are among the groups mentioned and the other club members cheered on them.
"Go, Lelouch! You can do it!" screamed Issei at the top of his lungs.
"You might want to cheer on Kiba as well, Issei." said Rias.
"Ugh.. right.. Kiba too but you can do it, Lelouch!"
Rias just shook her head on the teen's sillyness.
"On your marks.. Go!" shouted the teacher as he fired the signal. The students went crazy and cheered on their respective friends or idols.
~Go, Kiba-kun!~
~Kyahh! Lelouch-sama!~
~Go for the win!~
"I just have to run, I just have to run, I just have to ru- Pfft.. What the hell is that?" uttered Lelouch as he tried to stay focused and suppress a chuckle when he witnessed a student fall down and drag the other contestants.
"We're next, Lelouch." reminded Kiba which snapped Lelouch from his thoughts.
"Y-Yeah,right." When their groupmate arrived, Lelouch ran at full speed and the cheering became higher. He tried his best to run even though he found it hard to breathe at the few meters he traveled.
"This... Is just..Stupid.." he said between breaths. Suddenly, He involuntarily stopped causing the other contestants to look at his further ado, a Geass sign flashed in his eye and he ordered the other students to slow down until he reaches the finish line.
"As you wish..." answered the students as they stopped on their tracks.
"Woah, what took them so long?" exlaimed Issei as he looked for the students.
"Don't know.. Ara, seems Lelouch is taking the lead." said Akeno as a grin formed on her face.
Lelouch immediately tagged Kiba and the crowd became noisy once again.
"It looks like their team is on the lead." Rias remarked.
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When it was time for the final round, The tension between the students is more evident. The crowd cheered nonstop when the remaining groups were called.
"For the Final round, The students who will be participating are from the following Groups: Group 4!
Lelouch and Kiba moved forward together with the other students. The female students cheered their hearts out as they caught the sight of the two princes.
"Of course, we shouldn't forget about Group 8!"
~Akeno-senpai!~ Cheered the male students as they saw Akeno smile back.
"You're lucky because you made it, Group 14!"
Issei smiled like an idiot as he and Rias took their respective positions.
"Lastly, you're still on the race... Group 18!"
~Yehey!~
~You can do it bestie!~
"On the count of three, the final round will officially start... Prepare yourselves in 1..2.. and 3!"
The first students in line dashed at full speed when the signal was fired. The crowd watched with enthusiasm for the outcome of the game. Lelouch was in line with Akeno, who constantly gave him a grin which annoyed him that much.
"Look like we'll be the ones competing, Lelouch-kun."
" think I care?"
When it was their turn to run, Akeno gave him one last look before proceeding.
"Ja, I'll be going ahead, Lelouch-kun.. Or do you need one lift to catch up with me?"
"Do you hear yourself? I think you should understand and apply that to your own." he replied before leaving the sadist giggling.
Meanwhile:
A loud "thud" can be heard as Shugi was walking around the school campus. She traced where the sound is and located it to an old building not so far from Kuoh. She immediately got out of the campus and headed to the old building.
"My... ever the trouble-maker, aren't we?" she said as she slowly approached the intruder.
"What's wrong, Shugi? You aren't enjoying the event unlike the others?" replied the person back with a grin.
"I'm serious, Shiraha.. If ever you are caught, it'll be trouble for all of us."
"That's why I'm hiding out here instead of staying there.. Geez, I already granted your request to stay out of that campus."
"Because it's dangerous! Don't you know that the devils from Gremory's peerage are constantly on the look-out for you? Heck, I doubt they stopped searching for you even at this time."
"Constantly,huh? Am I really that good at hiding or are they just slacking off because of the event?"
This question earned him a glare from Shugi but he continued to remain unfazed.
"I'm aware of that.. But I'm also keeping in mind the other things we need to accomplish."
"I'm just hoping you'll be careful.. Or else, master will-
"Master will be delighted once we confirm what the true power of Lamperouge is." Shiraha continued as a sly smile formed on his lips.
Back to the game:
"Congratulations on your victory, Group 14!"
This announcement was followed by a cheer from the students and a joyous shout from the said was almost crying himself to tears while Rias just displayed a smile.
"You are the winner for the Running Race Game and before we end this event, I shall now announce the winners and the over-all Champion for Kuoh's Special Gym-Class Event. Let's start with the first years. The winning group is the Red Team!"
~Wohoo!~
~Reeeedddd Teeammm!~
"For the second year level, give it up for the Blue Team!"
~Hoooraaayy!~
"The Third year level goes for the Blue Team while the 4th year level is for the Red Team!"
~Way to go!~
"Heh."
"You're enjoying yourself, Lelouch-kun?" asked Akeno with a grin.
"What the- Would you just shut up, Akeno? Like hell anybody wouldn't." answered the raven head in annoyance.
"And now, for the most audience participation or for garnering the most visitors ... The award goes for Group 4!"
~Kyahh! we won!~
The raven head didn't notice but he just heaved a sigh when the announcement was made. The same goes for Kiba who seemed to be happy because their effort was worth it.
"For the most awaited part... The over-all winner and champion for the Special Gym-Class Event... Is Group number 10!"
"Woah, Its Koneko-chan's group!" exclaimed Issei.
"Congratulations, Koneko-chan." smiled Kiba to the girl.
"May the winning groups sign here to approve your victory and to also serve as proof to claim your again, Congratulations and have a good day to all!"
"You aren't going to sign, Lelouch?" asked Rias when he noticed the raven head leaving.
"No need, President.. It's not like I'll fully get the priviledge.. Besides, I'm just a transfer student, remember?"
"Y-You're right." answered Rias sadly.
"I'll go ahead.. Go and tell Issei I'll be heading home first." he said before walking away.
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Lelouch didn't quite understand but he just felt he has to be alone for a while. The earlier events flashed back in his mind and made him smile a little.
"What... Am I really enjoying myself?"
The thoughts from his battle with Britannia suddenly replaced the happy ones and the image of Shirley crying appeared back in his mind.
"Shirley... No.. what is happening to me. I have no right to be enjoying myself." he said as he clenched his fists in anger.
"I don't have the right to be living freely after what I've done... I have to focus and not let myself get distracted.. I still have many questions that needs to be answered.. I... still have to fight Britannia.." he declared with evil eyes as he watched one man being shot by two guys which introduced their selves to be followed the guys and when they reached a corner where only few people can be found, he called their attention and the guys turned around with an intimidating look.
"What do you want,huh?"
"Don't you know that the ones who kill should be the ones who are also ready to die?" Lelouch said in a cold voice.
"Heh, So this kid here witnessed what we've done... Looks like we have no choice but to keep you silent." The guys said with an evil smile.
Lelouch activated his Geass before the guys proceeded on shooting him.
"I, Lelouch vi. Britannia.. orders you.. To kill yourself!"
The guys burst into hysterical laughter before pointing their guns to themselves.
"Yes, your highness."
Blood scattered everywhere but the raven head stood there, emotionless.. Memories from his first encounter with Geass replayed back in his mind. It had been a roller coaster ride for the past weeks but Lelouch once again grew strong in his conviction. After finishing what needs to be done, he straightened himself and walks away like nothing happened at all.
A figure from the dark emerged from nowhere with a big mysterious smile on his face. He was followed by his companion which appeared shock from the scene she witnessed.
"Well,well,well... Who could have thought that Lamperouge-san has that kind of power." Shiraha said with an evil smirk.
"This can't be... That symbol.. is definitely a Geass."
"You're right my dear,Shugi.. and I'm guessing that has something to do with him manipulating others.. Quite a handy one if you ask me."
"But what he said earlier-
"Bingo.. Yes of course, He is a Britannian Prince. Heh.. This is quite an information, shall we go inform Master about this?"
Shugi just nodded and transformed into a bat while Shiraha flew with his wings. When they arrived at the cave, Shugi bowed down except for Shiraha. They reported their findings on every detail.
The master couldn't believe at what the two reported. He/She burst into hysterical laughter before facing them with a knowing smile.
"I knew we could find something useful in that Lamperouge.. Heh, too bad the devils are left out with this information..HAHAHA."
"It's like killing two birds with one stone.. Now when you look at it.. A geass user and also a Prince.. It's a wonder why he is living normally when his bloodline is among the most powerful one in the human world."
"You mean, The Britannian Empire?" Shiraha asked.
"Yes. Although we still don't know the reason.. It made me think whether the Geass power is inherited or not."
"What made you think of that,master?" asked Shugi.
The master formed a smirk before answering.
"It has been known that only a few are aware of the Geass power. It once made an entrance during the Great war a long time ago. However, after the war, information about the said power is remained a secret since the 3 factions don't have complete information about the power.. Where this power came from or it's origin.. Only the top class devils knew of the Geass existence and this remained confidential for all the lower-class ones."
"I see.." mumbled Shugi lowly.
"But they have a lead on where this power can be traced. Only one man, which the devils believed to have exact knowledge about the origin of Geass.. Did you guess who this person is?"
Shugi just shook his head while Shiraha maintained a poker face.
"The man is no other than, the Emperor of Britannia itself.. Charles zi Britannia."
"Then Lamperouge is-
"Right again,Shugi-san. Lamperouge is the son of the man who is believed to have knowledge of the Geass.. Now that we have this information, It is now clear why the House of Gremory decided to take Lelouch on their care eventhough he isn't a devil."
"But does that mean Lamperouge is a supernatural being or something? I'm sure of myself that he doesn't have the presence of one when I first encountered him." Shiraha added.
"Hmmm.. We are still not sure on that matter whether he is completely human or not since we don't have knowledge about this Geass Power. That is why, I'll advise you to look out and observe him carefully from now on cuz who knows, he might be able to answer some of our questions." ordered the master with a wink.
"Certainly."
The master once again formed a smirk as he/she got delighted in the information slowly beginning to unfold.
END OF CHAPTER
A.N.- I made this chap long because I've missed updating my favorite story ^^ Weee, I'm very excited about "Shiraha" and I know you guys have a slight idea about his character.. For those who don't like my writing style, Gomenasai but I'm comfortable writing this way.. It's the story that matters after all,right? Next chapter will involve the scenes on where Lelouch goes back to attend the funeral of Shirley's father. I might add some reference from the actual episode and before I forget, Thank you for reading, and God Bless... Minna ^^