A Better World
Emperor Lelouch vi Britannia, 99th Emperor of the Holy Britannian Empire, created history when he knighted Sir Suzaku Kururugi, granting him the distinguished title of Knight of One. By Imperial decree, the Knight of One has the privilege of choosing a colony territory for their own, and after a few weeks of being knighted, Sir Suzaku Kururugi had chosen Area 11 as his boon. His Majesty had since renamed the Asian colony as Japan, now a semi-independent protectorate under the Empire. Its population now reclassified as Japanese Britannians and the colonial government now replaced by a new imperial constitution and reform government supervised by the Knight of One himself.
R1: Starting Point
"The best way to remove your lies is to make them come true."
– Suzaku Kururugi
[Imperial Protectorate of Japan, Tokyo Settlement, 2025 a.t.b]
"Congratulations, my lovable idiot!" a feminine voice teased, "To think after a decade of being my brother's lapdog, you have finally got what you always wanted! A free and independent Japan!"
Two individuals walked in the spacious halls of the Government Borough, now called the Chrysanthemum Palace. The building now fully renovated with Japanese architecture and fixtures. Their pace steady and comfortable.
"I see you're still lively as ever, your highness." A tall, brown-haired man responded with a dashing smile.
Sir Suzaku Kururugi, Knight of One, the White Reaper of Britannia, and the current Prime Minister of Japan wore an attire fitting for his title. a long, white tunic, bordered with light golden accents, across his mid-section was a tightly tied red, leather belt, ending right at his lower kneecaps. White slacks and black military-issued boots added to his already intimidating presence.
"Don't get all formal with me, mister. I came to talk with my favorite person in the world, not the Knight of One."
"Sorry, Nunnally." Suzaku sheepishly replied.
"Oh come on, now!~ Call me Nunna-chan! Call me Nunna-chan." she whined in a manner that many would call inappropriate for her status. Princess Nunnally vi Britannia was the most powerful woman in the empire, although she prefers being called Colonel Nunnally. She wore a magenta military garb and a dark, purple cape covering her shoulders, her long, light brown hair swayed flawlessly along with her every step.
She was the golden child of the Imperial family, inheriting both her mother's beauty and military aptitude together with her father's genius-level intellect. Nunnally was the current standard of what a princess should be, beautiful and strong. The definition of the Empire's Darwinian ideals.
And the royal was childishly pouting, her cheeks flushed in mock frustration. Violet eyes vying for the attention of the man that currently has the world's microscope.
"I missed you too, Nunna-chan."
"Oh lighten up! Don't let those racist nobles make you lose heart, Suzaku. Sure, they may control almost half of the economic resources here in your country, resources that you need to fund the reconstruction of your new protectorate."
"I don't like where this conversation is heading to-"
"Other colonies had increased in terrorism in the past few months due to your immediate request for an area. Many of the more radical Japanese and Britannians had grown even bolder, taking your act of Altruism as a sign of naive weakness. Discrimination for honorary Britannians almost doubled in the past few weeks alone."
"Nunally-"
"Also, you're not the diplomatic type, you don't belong in the dreadful game of politics. Unlike my dear brother, you'd be sticking like a sore thumb whenever you interact with those thorny fuckers." she drawled in disgust.
"Thanks for the vote of confidence."
"Anytime! Now, why won't you hurry up? My big brother promised that he'll call us in five minutes. Wouldn't want to offend His Majesty, right?"
"I know, I know."
They entered the lavish dining room, and to the Knight of One's shock, he was greeted with a glaring Princess Cornelia. Beside the fearsome Witch of Britannia stood Guilford and Darlton, her most loyal knights of honor. "Took you two long enough." The pair was also received by the entirety of the Glaston Knights, bowing dutifully in reverence.
"Congratulations, my dear guinea pig!~"
"Lloyd, Miss Cecile… and Princess Cornelia! You're here in Japan as well!?"
"Ah, big sister General! How I missed you!" Nunnally went to her favorite sister enthusiastically.
The elder sibling gave a bone-crushing hug towards the person she loved the most. "I missed you more, little Colonel!" she affectionately cooed. The relaxed Glaston Knights also congratulated Kururugi for finally fulfilling his longtime dream.
Amid the enjoyable atmosphere, the Knight of One couldn't help but tug his collar in discomfort. As the female general gave him a distrusting gaze, a look of restrained fury adorning her porcelain face.
"Why is princess Cornelia glaring at me? Did I do something?" Suzaku asked.
"I don't know either, maybe because you're giving her a ton of paperwork to do?" Nunnally eased his worries, carelessly patting him in the back., "I mean we're talking about my big sister, right. She's been giving you the stink eye ever since they knew we were dating."
"Well yes, but her current look is more scornful than the last time we met."
"Oh don't be such a baby, it's not like Cornelia could kill you. I mean, you technically outrank her."
The large screen then showed the smirking face of the undisputed monarch of the world's largest empire. "Greetings." he spoke calmly, "It seemed that everyone is accounted for. That saves me the time to explain things."
Almost everyone in the room, except Cornelia and Nunally, kneeled, "All Hail Lelouch!" they simultaneously proclaimed.
"To make things short, I wish to apologize for not being there in person."
"Suzaku, for your invaluable efforts in my name. Area 11 is now yours to mold in the image you desire, I have entrusted you two of my greatest tactical generals to make the colony's transition into a principality seamless and immediate. I trust that you'll have everything under control, right?"
"Of course, Emperor Lelouch! I would not let you down! Japan will be a prosperous protectorate under Britannia, that I assure you."
"Yes, yes. We'll see about that old friend. As I said, I've sent Nunnally and Cornelia here to advise and legitimize your authority here. We both know that you are a military man first and foremost, that is why Duke Ashford would be assisting you in political affairs, Nunnally and Cornelia would be helping you eliminate any undesirable elements. I want Japan to be self-sufficient as soon as possible, you hear me?"
Suzaku nodded, his eyes still facing the carpeted floors.
"Excellent, now there is something more personal I want to tell everyone in this room."
"Oh wow, your Majesty!~" the eccentric scientist yelled.
"Everyone, I want to announce the engagement between my sister, Nunnally vi Britannia and Sir Kururugi, seeing a marriage between them would prove beneficial for Area 11's current situation."
"What!"
"Nunnally! That is not the proper language an heir-apparent should have!"
The militaristic princess could only sigh, "Lelouch, I love you with all my heart. But do I need to remind you that I'm now an adult? If I'm going to be engaged to Suzaku, it would be on my terms."
"I just figured that Suzaku being well, him, it would take him a long time to propose to you. An early proposition of an engagement-"
"Is a sign of impatience and that you don't my feelings into account, including Suzaku's."
"You're always going to be my little sister, and I would gladly burn the whole world for you! I always take your emotions and struggles to heart!"
"Sheesh, what a drama queen. Oh and about my potty mouth you so despise, Suzaku isn't bothered by my vulgarity, not a bit."
Suzaku could only widen his eyes, sweat now profusely leaking from his pores, hands now shaking, he subconsciously stepped back from the monitor.
"That's because the Knight of One cannot fully understand the beauty of your innocence and purity like your big brother do!"
"Oh I don't know about that big brother, Suzaku got really acquainted with my purity last night."
"Nunnally!" Suzaku screeched.
"You're bluffing." Lelouch retorted, his fingers now gripping the sides of his throne.
The younger sibling giggled mischievously, "My, my Lelouch. You know me pretty well that I don't bluff."
"..."
"Suzaku was unbelievably gentle like any knight should be. However when I gave him the go signal…"
"Nunnally I don't think we should antagonize Lelouch this late in the evening-"
"I inspected every area of his body, and I must say, he is well equipped."
"..."
"We also said a lot of prayers that special night, how even the cold, winter season still felt so warm."
"..."
"Suzaku Kururugi is truly a knight above all rounds. Hell, he should change his title to the Knight of Twelve."
The Japanese knight could only blush in embarrassment and cringe only for his best friend.
"Suffice to say, big brother. Your best friend loved your little sister so much that I might have to file for maternity leave."
"..."
Words cannot describe the look of the sheer horror of the most powerful sovereign leader in the world, eyes bulging, teeth-gnashing, and arms struggling to flail about.
"Good night, your majesty." Nunnally mocked, pressing the button to end the call with a huff of annoyance.
[Pendragon, Holy Britannian Empire, 2020 a.t.b]
"NUNNALLY!"
The Inner Imperial Palace was unfortunate to bear the loud temper tantrum of their beloved ruler, hailed by the international media for his benevolent wisdom and serene calmness. That image was shattered as it took five his most loyal bodyguards to "convince" Lelouch that flying over to Area 11 was a terrible idea. A punch to the gut by a sleep-deprived immortal solidified the 99th emperor's judgment into staying in the capital.
Prologue End
Author's Note:
Have a Nice Day!
P.S I accidentally deleted this a month ago, only found out until now. Wow. I am impressed at my own laziness sometimes.
SO Basically,
here's a story prompt for anyone interested.
Lelouch controls 1/3 of the entire world, an immortal that is patiently waiting to abdicate the throne to his precious sister. Preferring to spend the rest of his eternal life in the Geass Order and have fun in the World of C.
Euphemia is also an immortal... stuck in a child's body like her dear Uncle V.V~ (LOLI PRINCESS MASSACRE that hands out Geass!)
Kallen or Anya would be the Marianne to Lelouch's Charles.
Suzaku is basically Bismark that is less fanatically loyal to the Emperor.
C.C is dead or unless she lives or something.
Lelouch and Euphie decided to build the Sword of Akasha with NO intentions to use it. What can I say, they're bored.
You can CHANGE a lot of the shit I've thought of. But, please keep the role reversals. Make it a crack story or a serious one, don't care.
I just really want to see Lelouch and Euphie have a Charles/V.V dynamic, and yes, that includes the pyschotic (yandere?) subtext.
P.S.S: Imagine little Euphie, all cute and adorable, holding a machine gun, and blasting Kallen with lead.
P.S.S: Sure Nunnally could fill V.V's role... but I want a pink-haired loli immortal Princess Massacre!
I really should stop watching this anime...
