Marianne made her way into Nunnally's room where both of her children were waiting for her. Lelouch was brushing Naunnally's long hair and putting it up into ponytails for her.
"Nunna, which ribbons do you like best? Pink or red?" Lelouch asked her and held them up for her. She picked the pink ones that clearly matched her cotton candy colored dress. He smiled and made perfect bows. "There we go."
Nunnally giggled happily and stood, spinning around in her little dress. "Look mamma!"
"Doesn't she look beautiful?" He asked and smiled more.
"Of course she does! She always a vision to behold." Marianne smiled and gently took her hand and twirled her around.
Lelouch stood back and smiled happily at them. But in the inside he was cringing with fear. Today they were leaving the palace and going into Japan...Area 11. He knew that he had nothing to worry about but he couldn't help but feel a little fear for his sister Nunnally. He knew how curious she was, but if only she wasn't too curious..
"Lelouch?" Marianne asked with a raised eyebrow.
He quickly pulled out of his thoughts and smiled. "Yes mother?"
"Are you ready?" She asked and smiled.
He nodded shyly.
Marianne smiled. "Remember children. If anyone asks if you are the prince and princess you say?"
"You are confusing us for someone else." Nunnally said.
"And what else?"
"Never talk to strangers or wonder off alone." Lelouch spoke up.
Their mother smiled and nodded. "Very good. The trip will be quiet long." She chuckled softly and opened the door as they walked out. Nunnally ran down stairs and waited. Marianne placed a hand on her sons shoulder. "Enjoy yourself Lelouch. You earned yourself a day off." She smiled down at him.
He nodded and ran down after his sister. Marianne came down as the doorman opened the door for them and the car waited outside the drive way.
"Aren't you excited lulu!" Nunna giggled and took hold of his hand in hers. He nodded and smiled.
Marianne walked forward and held the door open for her children to get in. They sat on the far end as she closed the door. As the car started moving Nunnaly and her brother were wrapped up in a deep conversation about what they were going to do in Area 11. She was completely excited while her brother tried to hide his discomfort. Their mother laughed softly and smiled at her son lovingly.
He will make a fine Emperor some day. She thought.
After a two hour ride the buildings started peeking out and Nunna gaped happily.
"Look big brother!" She cried excitedly. Lelouch looked out the window and smiled with her.
"Tell me children. Where do you wish to go first?" Their mother asked them.
"Can't we walk around and sight see?" Nunna asked with a giggle.
"Of course my gem. Is that alright with you Lelouch?" Marianne teased him.
He looked down and blushed a bit. "Sounds good."
She smiled at her son. Soon the car came to a halt and the chauffeur went to go open their door. Nunnally was the first one out and squealed with delight. Lelouch soon followed after her and smiled. Marianne followed behind her children and held onto Nunna's hand.
Lelouch looked around and noticed a small liberary down the street. He smiled to himself and walked down. He didnt bother to turn around and tell his mother where he was going. He wouldn't take long, so there was no need to mention anything to her. He would be back soon before they even noticed that he was ever even gone.
Marianne took Nunnually down the street until they were out of sight. Lelouch walked through the door and heard a little bell go off as he stepped inside. An elderly man stepped out and smiled at Lelouch. He smiled back and gave him a small bow.
"My dear boy! There's no need for that." The elderly man smiled.
He looked up and chuckled softly. "Force of habbit."
"Feel free to brows around as long as you like." The elderly man said gently and went back into the other rom to continue his cataloging.
He walked down and looked shelf after shelf, picking up a few books on the way. After a certain amount in hand he went to go settle own on one of the large leather chairs by the end of the room. He set down the stack next to him and opened a semi large leather bound book and began to read.
Schneizel walked quietly into Lelouch is room and locked the door so he wouldn't be disturbed. He himself wanted to see how the Refrain was effecting his brother. He pulled out his pocket watch to see it was the beginning of mid-noon and he still hasn't awoken. He's over heard some of the knights talking that there must be a betrayer among them for their Emperor to be sleeping most of the day. He had to admit that they were no fools especially his knight of one.
Ah yes. The Eleven my dear brother seems to be fond of. Schneizel thought to himself and chuckled. Your precious knight wont save you now. When you fall into the deep sleep from the heavy dosage of Refrain, you're knight will be to blame and I will step in for you. Schneizel grinned as he pulled a chair and placed it by his brothers bedside.
Lelouch breathed softly as he moaned softly and turn his head to the side.
Schneizel raised an eyebrow as he looked at his brother. He wondered which memory Lelouch was reliving..
Lelouch yawned softly and reached over to the side for the glass of water the librarian kindly handed to him earlier. He took a small sip and closed the book he was reading. There was a small stack of books beside him that he finished hours before. He stood and gathered the stack into his arms and turned to see the librarian next to him.
"Here. I'll do that for you." The librarian smiled and took the stack from him. "Go on home young man. Its getting late and these streets are dangerous at night."
He nodded and gave him a small smile. "Thank you for letting me stay for this long."
The librarian smiled back and chuckled softly. "It was nothing young man. I love to see young people out there who find pleasure in reading. Come back anytime you like."
"Thank you sir! I most defiantly will!." He chuckled a bit and opened the door, stepping outside.
The sun finally went down, leaving the streetlights the only source of light. He blinked a bit and looked around. All the stores were starting to close, leaving him standing alone. Maybe he should have told his mother where he was going.. He shuddered a bit and walked forward. Soon the darkness started to engulf him. Lelouch looked around until he was under a single working lamp. Around him were tons of decaying buildings. He's never been in this part? Did he take a wrong turn?
"Hey! What are you doing here Britannian!" Asked a husky voice from the shadows.
Lelouch jumped a bit in surprise too see a group of Elevens coming out of the buildings. He gulped slowly and backed away. "S..sorry. I took a wrong turn and.."
"Convenient story Britannian. What is isn't enough that your damned troops took over are country wasn't enough for you had to come into what little spot we have left?!"
One of the Elevens squinted their eyes a bit and started to laugh. "Oh boys! This isn't any ordinary Britannian!." He howled with laughter.
He flinched a bit and stood his ground. He stood straight and tall with his shoulders back. He wouldn't let himself be intimidated by these Elevens.
"Looks like we have a tough Britannian here!" What's you say we teach this Britannian what it means to fuck with the Japanese people!" Responded another.
He slowly started to slip his jacket off. "How about a game of cat and mouse!" He growled and threw his jacket at them and ran past them quickly.
"Don't let hat brat get away!"
Lelouch heard their footsteps falling close behind him. His heart started beating heavily in his chest. And that's when he heard it. The soft click of the barrel of the gun. Not once did he slow down though. Not until he heard the second round barely graze his arm.
Lelouch whimpered softly and gripped his arm. Schnizel raised an eyebrow as he watched his brother curiously. Small beads of sweat started to form on his brow as his breath turned shallow. "Ow.." He murmured softly..
He whimpered quietly and ran into somebody. He fell backwards and the other fell on top of him. Lelouch started to blush a bit as he came face to face with stunning leaf green eyes.
"Wh..what..?" The other groaned and rolled off Lelouch. "Why didn't you watch where you were going?!"
Before he could answer he heard more gunshots. He quickly grabbed hold of the others hand and ran into one of the abandoned buildings.
"What are you?!" The other started to protest until Lelouch covered his mouth with his hand.
"Where is that brat?!" The leader growled.
"Damn it we lost him!" Yelled another.
"He probably didn't get far." Mumbles another.
Lelouch started to hear their footsteps fade into the distance slowly. He slowly uncovered his hand from his mouth and sinked to the ground panting.
"Why did you drag me in here?!" He shouted.
"Shss! They might here you!" Lelouch whispered and brought him down to the ground with him.
"Why were those thugs after you?"
"I got lost and wondered here. I was ambushed by them and they assumed I was up to no good.. And I started to run away from them and here I am.." Lelouch mumbled.
He nodded and looked down to at Lelouch's is arm which covered his sleeve in blood. "Your hurt." He said softly and lifted up his arm up gently.
"Just a scratch." He mumbled.
He ripped a piece of Lelouch is shirt and tore off the blood covered sleeve and wrapped the clean piece around his arm.
"Thank you.." Lelouch looked up at him.
"Suzaku." He smiled and held his hand out.
Lelouch smiled back and shook it.
Suzaku coughed a bit. "Since you are lost would you like to stay at my house for tonight? And tomorrow morning ill take you to the Britannian conciliate."
He nodded. "If you don't mind."
"Not one bit. Come. It's getting very dark and my father is probably wondering where I am at."
He nodded and stood. Suzaku walked out of the building and waited for Lelouch. They walked side by side in silence all the way back towards suzaku's home. Lelouch looked around to that it was small, but big enough to house a small family. As he stepped inside he saw that suzaku took off his shoes and he did the same.
"Welcome to my house." Suzaku smiled and lead him towards his room.
Lelouch started to open his eyes a bit. Schnizel leaned back a bit and waited for him to look back at him and ask why he was in the room. But it didn't happen. Lelouch looked up at his ceiling with a clouded look in his eyes.
Is he reaching the final stage? Schnizel thought to himself and kept looking at his brother. Where Lelouch starts to relive his memories with his eyes open? He grinned and leaned back into his chair.
Lelouch shook his wet hair and walked out of the bathroom and back towards Suzaku's room.
"Look. My clothes fit you perfectly." Suzaku chuckles and sat down on his bed.
He blushed a bit and nodded. "Thank you for lending me something to wear."
"It was nothing." Suzaku smiled. "Is there anything else you want before we go to bed?"
"No I'm fine. Good night." He said and tucked himself into the covers.
"Good night." Suzaku chuckled and turned off the lights.
Suzaku pulled out his pocket watch to see it was already the afternoon and his Emperor still hasn't woken up yet. He should had already risen? He thought to himself worriedly.
"I will be back." He murmured to Gino and quickly made his way to Lelouch is room. By this tine Schnizel had already left learning that his brothers rule will come to an early halt. Suzaku opened to the door to his room and made his way towards his bed to see that there where tears in Lelouch is eyes.
"I remembered.." He murmured softly and smiled.
Early in the morning Suzaku woke Lelouch up to eat some breakfast before they went to the conciliate. Oh how his mother must be out of her mind with fright! Lelouch chuckled to himself.
"What's so funny?" Suzaku chuckled also and looked at him.
"Nothing. Just thinking on how much trouble I'm going to be in when I get home." He chuckled some more.
Suzaku giggled a boyish giggle and nodded in agreement. "A big lesson learned huh?"
He nodded back and smiled. After breakfast the walk to the conciliate was quiet intertaining for Lelouch. Where ever they passed Suzaku would stop and explain to him. There was even a few foods he's never even tried that he had to tell his mom about. When they were outside the iron gates of the concilate Lelouch turned to him and smiled.
"Thank you. I wouldn't have gotten this far without your help."
Suzaku smiled back. "It was nothing. You should get lost more often." He chuckled.
He chuckled also and nodded. "I should. I hope are paths cross each other again someday." He smiled and turned to walk inside.
"Remembered what?" Suzaku asked and took his hand in his. Instead of answering Lelouch simply closed his eyes again, still smiling. "No! Don't go back to sleep Lelouch! Please!" He cried softly and gently placed his hand on his cheek. He leaned his head onto Suzaku;s hand and slowly opened his eyes a bit. "That's it! Please wake up!"
Lelouch sat up slowly and yawned a bit. "I'm awake.." He murmured.
He sat down next to him and entwined his fingers with his. "It's the afternoon Lelouch.. You're sleeping much later than usual.."
He leaned his head onto his shoulder and looked up at him. "Am I not allowed to sleep in?" He batted his eyelashes at him and chuckled softly.
"I.. didn't say that." Suzaku mumbled and brought his hand up to his lips.
He blushed a bit as he kissed his hand gently. Then his wrist, going up his arm up to his shoulder. He shuddered a bit as he felt his lips at the side of his neck. "K..keep doing t..that and will end up in this b..bed again.." He murmured softly and blushed red.
He kissed his neck again, pulling back smiling. "I wouldn't mind that at all sire. It's a very tempting offer but your brother Schnizel has asked for an audience with you.."
Lelouch raised an eyebrow. "Then lets not keep my brother waiting any longer shall we?"
He nodded and gently kissed his cheek. He blushed again and stood up, still holding his hand in his. Suzaku smiled and opened the door for him. They held hands the whole walk until Suzaku had to finally pull away once they reached Lelouch is study. He opened the door to see Shnizel sitting in one of the leather chairs with a book in hand.
"You have quiet a collection of books little brother." Schnizel chuckled softly and kept reading.
"I was told you wanted to talk to me?" He asked and raised an eyebrow.
"Ah! Yes. Of course." He closed the book and placed it on the table gently. "I have a present for you." He said and stood.
"A present for me?" He raised an eyebrow.
"Oh don't look at me like that. It's merely a peace offering." Schnizel chuckled and went to the door.
"Big brother!" Cried a familiar voice.
"N..Nunnally..?" He asked un-surely.
Schnizel stepped aside to let Nunnally inside. His present was his little sister?! What was Schnizel playing at..?
She ran into Lelouch is arms, sobbing. "It's been so long big brother." She murmured and looked up at him.
He gently wiped her tears away and held her close. "I know. Too long Nunna." He murmured softly and looked at his brother. "My sister?"
Schnizel shrugged. "I heard how much you missed are little sister and I know how busy you must of been so I called her and told her that she should move back into the palace again. Maybe we can also get Euphie to come back also. It will be like old times." He smiled.
"Isn't that a great idea Lelouch?! Will be a family again." Nunna smiled happily.
He kissed the top of her head gently. "You're a cruel fiend Schnizel.." He murmured and held onto Nunnally.
"One happy fiend." Schneizel chuckled and smiled.
Finally finished! Sorry it took so long to post -.- I had the words but I couldnt force myself to write them -shakes my head- But now I've finished and now I need some feedback on this chapter. I feel like I've made the memory a little too much about Lelouch and not enough about Nunnally, hmm. Or I feel as if I didn't mention her enough. Please review! :) Now got to figured out what to write next -chuckles-
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