A/N: Glad to see I've got a few reviews going, and that some of you enjoy this story! And yeah it is something of a Self-Insert Fic, and before any of you start demanding a Harem and the like constantly. I will NOT be doing that, if only because of how it might be something Canon-Lelouch might be willing to engage in if only because how it is expected, my version of Lelouch however will NOT be interested in it. Sorry Geasszero, but I'm afraid you won't be getting it, although I can see the appeal of it to some. I in real life however would have enough to try to be okay with just ONE woman who has affection's to me, I don't think I'd be able to handle a whole Royal Harem of all thing's and all that it entails, so yeah. Sorry if it bug's you all, I just don't feel like I could do it any real good or to make it of any interest, also, what sort of Geass should Lelouch have? Absolute Obedience (Pretty much the one everyone know's him for.) Or an original Power never before seen, mind you I didn't mention Nightmare of Nunnally for a good reason, let's just say that what I have planned later on down the line would make it seem a bit redundant otherwise, also if Absolute Obedience is to be given, he'll only use it in event's where he has no other option (mind you that Lelouch is known for coming up with a LOT of option's, just that canon-Lelouch never really thought much of what would happen if he used his Geass all the time like he did.) I'm giving you all a head's up since I don't quite know where this will all end up, but rest assured if I do end up giving Lelouch a Geass that is not his canon power, I will make sure that it will be interesting if nothing else. With that over and done with, let's get on with the story!
Code Geass: Specter of the Rebellion
Chapter 2
To meet the final guard...
Ares Villa, December 6th, 2009 a.t.b
Lelouch Lux Britannia is what some might consider an idea son, Kind and caring, honest and virtuous, intelligent and brave...
Not to mention cunning and protective of other's.
Such is the case where he has found himself brought on to the attention of his Father due to an issue with his younger half sister Carine ne Britannia.
"Now, would you explain what happened you two?" George Lux Britannia asked his two children.
Lelouch felt only fair to explain as how often he was well known by the rest of the Imperial family and high ranking Noble's as being one to not let bias affect his action's or statement's, or to put it more simply.
He only care's about explaining the truth of the matter down to every important detail necessary as is, even if it might harm his case or standing, he make's sure to explain everything as it is regardless.
"Well Father, Carine was acting as usual and treating Nunnally as she normally does, I don't believe I need to explain that much at least." Lelouch spoke with no hint of deceit or misdirection in his word's. Often time's the only reason he would resort to it is with regard's to those he does not trust or if the situation he would be in would demand such a thing. Needless to say Carine's action's were easily understood by their father as he knew as well as just about everyone else in the royal family how often Carine would antagonize and be at such odd's with Nunnally, who's kind and gentle nature would often be at odd's with Carine's own desire for blood lust and death.
A fair number of the elder member's of the royal family didn't like Carine all that much.
Schneizel disliked her action's because he found the constant antagonizing to be annoying and disruptive to his work.
Odysseus just didn't really like such antagonism in general and wished to be left to himself.
Guinevere simply didn't her for being a potential threat to be on the throne.
Euphemia didn't like her because of how they were often at odd's with their ideals.
Corneila didn't like her because of how as a Soldier, such needless waste of life is troublesome and a hassle, as well as a general dislike for such people.
But Lelouch, he was rather special with his dislike to her...
For one thing Lelouch Lux Britannia could be counted on above all else to be...
Is a Son and Brother who will ensure the well being of those who he consider's family by any mean's.
And as she often would antagonize and try to make Nunnally's life miserable, Carine ne Britannia was very much so a target of retribution by the otherwise kind and well meaning Prince.
Honestly George Lux Britannia figured the only reason why Lelouch didn't kill her was because of how he disliked bringing such a fate onto those he had felt were not quite at a state to be considered 'Guilty' for a death Penalty. Indeed even Nunnally appeared to have no real issue with the possibility of Carine ending up dead at this point, which was saying something considering how kind and gentle.
That and how Marianne would scold them for doing such a thing so carelessly, and for not letting herself be involved in the whole affair...
Needless to say, the Emperor of Britannia knew better than to draw the ire of his wife and Empress, and knew that any opponent's who wished her birth Son and Daughter dead would never see such plan's to fruition...
Also helped that the Ashford's have the aid of a clan of Shinobi who by code of honor are willing to ensure the well being of Marianne and her Children, and any who they feel is worthy of such protection as well.
Although he also knew of one other would would be the final Guard to his wife's children if all else failed...
He brought his attention back to the matter at hand, it was more or less what had been brought up before, nothing of any real importance.
"Also, Carine said that she thought of Nunnally as little more than the child of a whore, and implied that the only reason you married mother was because she was apparently 'good in bed' as Flora and a few noble's said around her at one point" He found himself hearing from his son, knowing that he would not make such thing's up to spite a member of the royal family, even if he held an extreme dislike towards...
George made a mental note to himself to find which Nobles said that and have a word with them. Perhaps threaten them with revoking their status? He knew the kind that Flora often spoke with was pretty much only composed of arrogant and incumbent idiot's who's only real worth was acting impressive and nothing else...
Nevertheless, his children requested an answer, and so he gave one.
"Carine, you're action's and claim's are unbecoming of a member of the Royal family, apologize to you're brother this instant!" He spoke with a commanding tone that gave zero room for argument...
Yet Carine appeared to have a different idea in mind, and her response was rather surprising to say the least.
"Well I've also heard that apparently you're own mother and father was of a similar stature, so I guess that mean's-" She spoke but was cut off by a VERY angry Lelouch holding his hand over her mouth.
"Do. Not. Insult. Grandmother. Or. Grandfather. EVER. AGAIN!" The boy spoke with an ever increasing volume behind his word's, a look of fury in his eye's making it rather obvious that the only reason he isn't trying to kill her is because he doesn't think she's worth the hassle of killing.
Needless to say Carine was quick to run and was soon out of the throne room soon enough. No motion was made to apprehend her, since she got the message rather well enough...
Truth be told George was also hoping to figure out who said what, if only to see them be brought forth in chain's, beaten and bloodied for all to see.
Still he supposed now would be a good time to show his son what he had promised him the day before after the royal birthday party for him and Nunnally was finished.
"Lelouch, come, I have something to show you, now would be a good time as any." George spoke, making it clear to his son that while he too felt anger at the slight against their honor, that there where more important thing's to focus on.
Lelouch for his part was quick to respond and followed his father around the palace to a door that seemed to hold no real importance.
"Come my son, it is time I show you what I promised the night before." He motioned to walk with him through the door.
The room was rather small, it did not appear to have anything fancy or of note to be had, other than the figure that stood still, as if it where a mere statue.
Yet George knew that this was no mere statue, and he could tell Lelouch knew it as well.
"This is something that the Royal family has had since their arrival upon the Colonies after being cast out by Napoleon. It is something that I encountered during the Emblem of Blood, and it showed me and your mother thing's. Thing's that made us who we are today and set us upon our current path." he spoke, knowing of how it came to his and her side when they were but children in their own right.
"What did it show you father?" Lelouch asked, with a look of genuine curiosity in his eye's, unsure but holding a possible idea of what it could be.
George had a look upon his face that showed a sense of sorrow and yet dignity upon his face "We saw how our future's could have played out, in many I became a Tyrant, wishing to bring all of humanity into one whole mind, in a matter of speaking wishing to kill the god's, but such path would only lead to failure. Do you know why, my son?"
Lelouch for his part gave his answer in a near instant, as if he had long came to the conclusion age's ago "Because even if you where to somehow succeed, which I doubt since someone, be it myself, another Royal of skill, or anyone for that matter, would rise to oppose such a thing even if they did not know the truth of the matter. Then all you're result would be is a stagnant world that can not go on because there is no mean's to have idea's to challenge those put in place as the main one's, furthermore, such a thing could not be called living for if there is no amount of meaningful change or progress that permit's further growth. Then how can anyone call it being alive?"
George Lux Britannia knew his son was wise beyond his year's, and this gave further proof to it. Even if he could not sense in the way his son could, he could tell that the soul of the boy who was Lelouch Lux Britannia had an awareness of how such possible future's could play out, and that the soul in question was older than any real sense of understanding could give him.
"Indeed, how could one claim such a thing to be worthy of enforcing upon other's, yes one could argue that it would be a world without lies, but is it a world that people could be happy with? That is what it asked me and you're mother upon seeing such possibilities." He spoke, recalling how his response was that day, the response they BOTH had to it.
"I do not want such a world, for the world I want is one that I and all other's can be happy with, imperfection's, lie's, ill's and all other such thing's as it may be!" His son spoke to him, and George couldn't help but have been overjoyed at a son who knew what the importance of such thing's truly were. And was happy to life a life such as this even if it were not the easiest or safest life he would have to live in.
He knelt down to be eye level with his son, and with pride and honor resounding in his voice told him "I could be no more proud of a child of mine than what you have shown, at least until you become the heir to the throne at least, but for now know that this figure is meant to stand as you're final guard, for both yourself, your mother, Nunnally, and any other's be they you're half sibling's or people you find yourself with in the world. It will act as a guide and protector, it will always ensure the safety of those that it and you find worthy of such thing's, and it will ensure that those who would seek to bring this world down or who thought like those other version's of myself would be found beaten and defeated, and above all else, to ensure that you would take you're place as honored king if you feel you need to do so."
Lelouch looked at his father with a resounding will and certainty in his eye's, his voice while young yet clear and resolute in his speech "I accept this guardian as my own, that it may ensure those I care for are kept safe, and that should I be king, ensure my rule is fair and righteous and just, and that the world may be kept safe regardless of my status, so that their is a future for those noble and honored soul's to look back upon and smile, and to ensure that the world I leave behind upon the end of my life is one that I can be proud in and content with."
George simply motioned to him to place his hand upon the figure's armored hand...
The response was spectacular to say the least.
Lelouch's eye's lit up in that instant, as he recognized the part's of the soul within the figure, and it shone an impressive light easily able to blind any onlooker who came upon the scene. The light soon dimmed, and the figure now knelt in honor and respect to the boy, it's armor looking like a Knight of old's own plate, yet seemed to be advanced beyond even the most skilled scientist's present or in decade's could create. And it gave off an otherworldly feeling, as if the very soul's of those of noble intent felt at ease and strengthened by it's presence...
And far away from where the Prince and Emperor stood. In a manor for the Duke of New York. A young girl of the same age as the prince stood with a figure that was like the other, yet feminine in shape and it's own aura was like that of a kind maiden or loving mother's. The Parent's of the girl looked on in awe as it accepted her as it's charge, while the girl's older brother looked on in glee at what had unfolded, while the extended family of the Noble Duke looked in in shock and horror at how one such as the girl could be somehow worthy of such a thing, knowing that it was a gift from the royal family age's ago, and had been told that should it find one worthy of it's guardianship then it would respond as it had now...
A Girl with green hair and appearing to have an odd look about her smirked on her face, knowing that her Godson was finally coming into his own as well as one who would be fitting to stand with him...
And hidden away from the world, in a place where a thing of cruel malice and despair dwelt, it had only a gaze of utter rage at the realization that those who could oppose it's plan's were now active and ready. The two who it had as accomplices in fear of being it's outlet's of rage, yet also knowing that there still might be a way to salvage the plan's they have built up by dealing with the most problematic of the two first. To which it simply gave a nod to allow them to do so, but that failure would be met with punishment they knew would be unpleasant indeed for the two of them.
And the two armored figure's simply had the same thought's in their head. Simple yet foretelling of what might yet come...
'Well, look's like we've finally been reunited, best get ready, because we are going to have a lot to deal with in a year's time or so, but you already knew that, didn't you?'
A/N: So how was that? Hope it was good enough, because soon we'll start to see some action, mind you I'm not the best when it come's to writing, so don't be afraid to tell me what I can do better, also Lelouch WILL have Geass, it's just what kind I still don't know, also I think you all know the girl that the other figure is with... And what about the last one there? Seem's quite malicious no? So I know it might be a bit early for all of this, but I'm not sure how I would work this as a flashback or the like, so I'll just write it all as it come's along. Either way I hope you guys enjoy it all! Till next time!
