"the aftermath of last night's events were felt all throughout the settlement" spoke Silver as he tapped the floor with a red painted cane. Behind him a woman was patiently waiting.

"Jeremiah Gotwald played the fool" he said with a hint of amusement as he walked around the cell. Glaring at him Chris was shackled to the wall with his arms and legs spread apart and his mouth was kept shut by a metal locket.

"But if I recall you cannot do your crazy magic without vocal commands, and that girl doesn't appear to be in any hurry to save you"

Chuckling he faced the shackled summoner. "So I can have my time questioning you Rook" lifting his cane, Chris rose his head prepared for anything. "Defiant despite your situation?"

Curious Silver was simply wondering what drove this man so far. "If you didn't have that on I would be dead...but maybe I would have my answer for father's death" spinning his cane he smacked Chris on the right side of his face. A mark was left right were it hit.

"Sir, permission to speak" asked the soldier who stood silent through the whole thing.

"Permission granted..."

"After last night's embarrassment lady cornelia has ordered the next officer with highest merits to be made temporary commander..." Silver's face turned into a scowl as he looked at the guard.

"Out with it Kristen" ramming the cane into the concrete floor the loud sound reverberated through the small cell.

"Sir, you are temporarily promoted to commander of the area eleven forces until the princess gets here" she informed him.

Looking at the Summoner he spat on the floor. "It would seem that my duties have gotten in the way of my motives..." Marching out of the cell he hurried towards his office.

The soldier waited until he was gone. Gazing at Chris she hummed. "Perhaps the rumors were exaggerating...maybe you aren't so strong after all" walking out of the cell she closed the door and followed her commander.

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"I'm home" spoke a very tired Lelouch. The young man was practically dragging himself towards the dinning room. As the door open his eyes caught the sight of green hair. He was quite shocked to see she still lived.

"Welcome back, Lelouch" she greeted him as she folded papers beside his sister.

"Welcome home big brother" greeted Nunally as well.

"From your appearance can I assume you ate out tonight" she suggested as she turned towards the next paper.

Stunned the boy forgot what to say. She was here alive and spending time with his sister. He could still remember how she got shot in her head. She was laying motionless.

And yet...

"I was worried. I thought you were caught up in that uproar caused by that man Zero" commented Nunally. From the deep silence she wondered what was wrong with her brother.

"I tried phoning you, but you didn't answer Big brother? After C.C. came here too..." Her voice became background noise as Lelouch wondered about her Name.

"C.C.?" Hearing his voice again made Nunally smile. "Yes, you have such an odd friend, going by her initials"

"Yeah..." He was slowly coming back to earth as his body slowly got over the shock.

"She isn't your girlfriend is she?" Asked Nunally with a hint of joy.

At this C.C. had to clarify her position. "Our relationship involves a promise, for the future" looking at him she knew that was the truth. "Right?"

Lelouch was nervous as she made that sound ten times worse. "For the future? Do you mean marriage?"

"N-no it's not like that!" Argued Lelouch.

"Shes kidding just kidding that's all" he was now glaring at her. Smiling she returned to her papers.

"I hate that" she whispered.

"Big brother... you're doing this sooner than most." Grasping a piece of paper Nunally was both sad and proud of her brother for finally moving on with his life.

"Still, I suppose everyone's different, so it's not so strange at all..."

Approaching the table Lelouch knew this conversation was going nowhere. Grabbing the cup of tea at C.C.'s side he lift it up. She gave him a warning glance but he ignored it.

Dropping the cup on the floor he smiled. "Oh look what you did C.C. you're soaking wet, come on I'll get you a change of clothes"

Dragging her out of the dinning room forcefully Nunally sat in silence wondering if her brother had really gone that deep into his relationship.

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Pushing her inside his room Lelouch was furious. "Who are you?" He demanded an answer as he glared at her.

Bored and knowing where the conversation would go C.C. gazed at the wall as if it was the most interesting thing she had seen.

"Didn't you hear? She said my name is C.C." she stated.

"Not that you are-" he begun before being abruptly cut off.

"Supposed to be dead?" She finished for him.

"...so do you like the power that I gave you?" She asked as she looked back innocently.

"As I thought, it was you" he muttered as his face turned into a frown and his eye glowed red.

"Dissatisfied?" She asked as she sat in his bed.

"No. I'm actually quite glad" he answered.

"It's allowed me to drastically advance my schedule" he continued.

"Schedule?" She asked confused.

"My schedule to obliterate Britannia" he said with such confidence, it almost sounded like he could make it possible.

His arms wrapped around his body as a smirk formed in his face. "I had assumed I'd have to wait a bit longer before I could make my move"

Laying on her bed she brought her feet close to her body as she enjoyed the softness. "Do you really think you can do it? Just with this power?" She asked as she gained a tiny little bit of hope.

Brushing his fingers against his bangs the glow faded away. "I intended to without this power"

Gazing at him she was silent before turning towards the ceiling. "Just as I thought this guy is fascinating" she said out loud mostly to herself.

"What do you intend to do now?" He asked as his grin fell. "The military must be after you"

"Just a small part, as long as I stay hiding it should be enough" she yawned as she felt tired.

"I'll have to make do here" throwing her clothes on the floor the strange woman laid beneath the blankets to sleep.

"Hey! You expect to stay here?" He asked rather shocked from what she said.

"A real man would sleep on the floor" she said covering her smile beneath the blanket.

"That's not what I meant" he argued through clenched teeth as he stepped towards the bed side.

"My being caught would cause trouble for you as well right?" She wasn't taking this too seriously.

"It's dangerous for us to stay together" he stated as he placed his hands on her sides and a leg near her thigh.

"If I camp out in the open I'll get arrested" she said.

"This is about what's convenient for me not you!" Lelouch Argued feeling angry.

"...I hate stubbornness" turning away C.C. closed her eyes ready to sleep.

"*Sigh* you really aren't bothered by a lot are you?" Asked Lelouch as he sat by the bedside.

"Anyway how did you survive, what's your story?" He decided on a different approach while he thought a new plan. "And what about that contract you mentioned?"

"Goodnight Lelouch" she spoke softly she sounded tired. Wether this was fake or not, she simply wanted to have some alone time.

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Shackled, hungry, cold and beaten. Chris opened his eyes, gazing at the now empty room he wanted to yawn but couldn't. Focusing he stared at the spot in front of him. Small particles gathered forming a shape.

The shape began taking size and depth. As the lights died a woman stood there dressed in a red uniform like the one he saw on that female guard.

As fast as she could the woman released the mouth restraint. Dropping it on the ground Chris let out a yawn. "*Yawn*...thank you" clenching his fists he realized he might need a little bit more help than he thought at first.

A few more lights appeared before five minions dressed like Britannians stood in front of him. His mind was becoming heavy, yet he couldn't stop now. Closing his eyes he Focused.

"Tundra grace these restraints with your smile" he chanted as ice ran from his like to the shackles. Frozen solid he tested their resistance. With a strong pull he was now a free man. Smiling he was caught by two of his minions.

"Master?" They asked feeling concerned for his health. "Get me...out of here" nodding the minions quickly ran ahead while two guided him out of his cell.

A single guard stood watching after the prison cells. Spotting these three women he was shocked. "You three what is your identification!?" He screamed as he reached for his gun.

Kneeling down the first female allowed the second one to use her as a stepping board, flying through the air the second female kicked the guard on the head with enough force to knock him out.

Taking his ID the guns and anything of value they went ahead to clear a path. Further on ahead, after a long passage was an electric door. As the minions wondered how to proceed the side of the wall crumbled. With her now raised bow and arrow cocked Marcia glared at the three of them.

"..." Both sides locked eyes but neither moved. "Stand down girls" said Chris as he was finally taken to the sight of the stand off.

"Chris!" Called out Marcia happy and at the same time curious as to how he managed to get out. "These are my minions, minions this is my wife, do we have a clear escape route?" He asked.

"Yes I broke in from the right wing, if we follow this path we can escape through the underground tunnels" she answered.

"...I wish to leave a message before we go" stepping away from the two minions he approached the front door. Taking the ID he worried all the females as he opened the door.

Soldiers were marching through the base. With a smile he held an arm forward.

"Ravenous and convulsive flames of the devil, scar this earth with your presence" running into cover the females leaped inside the hole for cover.

A ball of flame flew into the soldiers and exploded in a raging inferno releasing multiple fireballs in multiple directions across the base. Fire and chaos spread.

"That's for beating me up" stated Chris as he stumbled back inside. Making their escape Chris had a stern look on his face.

Traversing through each opening the group escaped without any troubles. From the outside they could see the massive smoke cloud rising as a testament of the silver haired boy's work.

"Starting tonight we must build up our forces, I need contacts, tacticians, planners, designers and most of all I need the unexpected element within my grasp" he said.

"...you've made up your mind" said Marcia.

"Yes, Britannia must be burnt. I don't care if I have to be some breeding cow or a mere operator whoever has the power to command will have my magic and my support, if no one is ready then I'll just try until I make some progress"

Grabbing his hand Marcia didn't smile for she was very concerned about his mental health. She wanted to fight but she didn't want to lose her husband.

"Let's move" he ordered as he was supported by his minions.

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Screams broke through the Shinjuku Ghetto as Snow growled at a band of civilians. The sight of the massive wolf made everyone nervous as more and more people arrived to the sight where the massive wolf stood over a little girl.

The massive white fangs and those sharp eyes kept everyone away.

"It's going to eat my daughter somebody kill it!"

"Can a gun even kill that thing?"

"Do you think this is some sort of crossbreed wolf?"

Panic was spreading but one person pushed everyone away. Dressed in the white prisoner uniform his sight made the wolf stop. "Good boy, Snow come over here" holding his arms open Chris called out to his pet.

In less than five seconds the massive creature covered the distance. Licking the face of it's owner Chris was relieved to see his pet alive and healthy. "Such a good boy, yes you are"

Surprise spread through the people as they stared at these two. "What were you up to boy?" He asked as he rubbed those big ears. Gazing in a certain direction Chris stared at a girl who was being taken away by her father. She seemed lost.

"I see...come on we have to find a new home" walking through the streets he ignored the people.

"Master where do you think we should stay at?" Asked one of the minions still dressed in the uniform. "...we should head towards the borders of the ghetto any building that's large enough and desolate we'll occupy"

"Large and desolate...understood!" Saluting she gathered with her fellow minions and the five of them soon began searching. "Don't you think they'll stand out?" Asked Marcia.

"Let them be, those girls are about as good as any soldier in combat" he replied.

"...this reminds me back when you worked for me, you were just like those girls" he commented with a smile.

"Unlike them I was used to the streets, not some newly born clueless minion" she countered with a blush.

"Is that jealousy I hear?" He joked.

"I'll find us something to eat" walking away she quickly banished around the corner.

Stopping Chris coughed, grasping his stomach he vomit on the concrete floor.

Clank*

A very familiar blue colored diamond left his mouth and hit the floor. Panting he picked the diamond cleaning it as best as he could he held it closely for it was a very important item in his life.

"Give me a ride snow"

VVVvvvVVV

An explosion could be heard in the ghetto. People were confused as they looked around. Wondering what to do the people decided to go back to their homes.

A certain Brunette couldn't ignore this however even if he was with a guest. It was his duty as a soldier to intervene in any and all conflicts.

Suzaku Kururugi was going to deploy and stop this.

VVVvvvVVV

Smoking Chris was dressed in black slacks and a green sweater with sandals. The sound of battle could be heard nearby.

Marcia was with the girls supervising the situation. So far nothing seemed to be happening. Snow had decided to wander for a bit and so Chris was left alone inside a ruined office building.

"This is boring..." He whispered as he let out a cloud of smoke. The battle seemed to get heated up. Steel clashed against steel. Spinners were running at full speed.

Tossing his cigar he stepped outside. "For Christ's sake people want some peace and quiet" grasping his head he focused on the sounds. Everything seemed to have gone silent.

Someone screamed as bullets ricochet around the stadium. Afterwards there was no more noise. Letting out a sigh Chris returned inside the building. Climbing up to the fifth floor he sat down on a pile of rubble and closed his eyes.

The blue diamond floated into the ceiling where it levitated while it's owner seemed to be focused on its next creation. New innovations, new weapons, new armors it was time to upgrade his arsenal of summonings.

VVVvvvVVV

"Everyone lower your weapons" ordered a pink haired girl. after surviving the death device known as a chaos mine most would be shaken. But this girl she was bossing everyone around despite being on foot and surrounded by Knightmares.

"In my name, I command you, I am Euphemia Li Britannia third princess of Britannia, I'm assuming command now. Move back" she commanded everyone like the royalty she is.

"Princess!" Running out of his machine the pilot of the white Knightmare known as the lancelot approached her. "I'm sorry princess I didn't know who you were" he apologized.

Looking over her shoulder Euphemia muttered something which could not be heard by those hiding in the stadium.

"What the hell is she saying?"

"If you would shut up we could hear them"

"Don't push you moron"

"Get off me!"

"...this is who we are fighting against?" Asked Marcia as she crossed her arms. Frowning she turned away and marched out of the stadium. The five soldiers stopped arguing and followed after her.

"Kids playing royalty, old men playing perverse games, innocents bleed in the streets...and we live amongst these as spectators" chuckling Marcia was boiling deep down inside.

"What should we do uhm...commander?" Asked one of the minions.

"We go back home, starting tomorrow let's scavenge for supplies and weapons and then we'll begin your training"

"Yes commander!" They all spoke together as they followed behind her.

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3 years ago

VVVvvvVVV

Standing on a large cruising ship Chris was star gazing. Feeling the wind against his skin his head was empty of all thoughts.

"Hrm...you're too relaxed anyone could assassinate you like sha ching!" Marcia commented as she joined his side and made the gesture of pulling out a knife.

"That's why you're here, I need you to watch my back while I decide on our future" looking at the stars she thought about his words.

"Does that have any meaning at all?"

"It means a lot to me"

Scoffing Marcia took out a candy bar and began eating. "...say in the fairy tales it's usually the wizard that helps the prince obtain his castle and all of his victories" she answered aloud.

"And?" He asked as he waited to hear the rest.

"Well...if I am percival, and you are Merlin who's Arthur?" She asked.

Looking at her he smiled. "It's our job to fight the corrupt and find out if Arthur does exist"

"And what if he doesn't?"

"Then we'll just have to become the king and queen"