I do not own any of the characters or references of Code Geass, Gundam 00, or any other game or anime mentioned in the story.
Still an inexperienced writer.
When he woke up, he noticed that he was in a soft, comfortable bed within a rather fancy looking room filled with expensive looking furniture. The walls of the room were white but were decorated with paintings. The windows were open, letting in a soft breeze that made the clear white curtains flow in the wind. It was sunny and the view was a decorated garden with a white, ornate fountain in the middle. The sounds that flowed into his ears were the crips of the birds and the sound of flowing water.
"Where am I?" he muttered to himself.
The last thing that he could remember is the meeting between him and Colette. Looking toward a small mirror on the table next to him, he saw his new body for the first time. He became a boy of about 7-8 years of age with deep sapphire eyes that shine like jewels. His silvery metallic hair was slightly long and slightly covered his right eye. With a slight androgynous face, the boy had no doubt that he was a now what every other man wishes to be; a pretty boy.
"At least I know that I won't be single," The boy mused as he inspected himself. He made a small note that his skin was rather soft and smooth, if not shiny as well. "Maybe a tad too much on the image."
Then he heard the sounds of running.
(Thump, Thump, Thump.)
He noticed that the sounds becoming louder and closer with each step. Then, came the voices.
"Nunnally, slow down!"
"But, brother! I want to see if he is awake yet!"
The door opens rather suddenly, revealing an energetic little girl and a panting boy around his age. The boy had a light black hair cut into a slight bob cut and violet eyes. He wore a light blue princely outfit with an undershirt that had white frills. The girl had sandy brown hair tied in pigtails and violet eyes that were big and bright. She wore a pink, frilly dress accompanied by a red hairband ornate with pink ribbons. Those bright eyes landed on the boy sitting up on the bed.
"He's awake! He's awake!" The girl jumped as she squealed in joy.
"Nunnally, calm down. He's not going to go anywhere." The black haired boy replies as he tries to pacify his sister.
Yes, these two were Lelouch and Nunnally Vi Britannia of the royal family.
(POV Shift: Lelouch 1st POV)
As soon as I was able to calm my sister down, I turned to the boy sitting in the guest bed.
"Sorry about my sister. She is just very excited. Are you feeling well?" I inquired.
The boy in front of me takes a moment to think before nodding.
"I'm okay. Nothing feels wrong at least."
I nod in confirmation before holding my hand to my chest.
"That's good. Let me introduce myself. My name is Lelouch and this is my sister Nunnally. We found you unconscious in our garden, so we brought you to our villa to treat you. What is your name?"
(POV Shift: MC 1st POV)
A name, huh. I thought. Having a new body, I might as well take a new name as well. I take a moment to think of a good name for myself. Leon. Nope. Sora. Nope. Rio. Nope. Len. Hmm, Len. Alright, let's go with that.
"Len. My name is Len. It's a pleasure." I reply with a small smile.
"Um, are you a fairy?" Nunnally asked innocently. Her eyes stared at me expectantly, hoping that I was some kind of fairy. Tough luck, I'm no fairy.
"Sorry, but I'm not a fairy." I rubbed the back of my head.
"But, you look so pretty!"
Then I got stabbed by a metaphoric arrow that was labeled pretty. I admit I should have seen this coming since I am a 'pretty boy' now, but it still hurts my pride as a man-turned-boy.
"It seems he does." A light female voice flew in.
We all turned to the door where a woman in a blue dress walked in. Like Lelouch, she had light black hair, but longer and slightly wavy, and violet eyes. If I'm not wrong, this was Marianne Vi Britannia, the mother of these two siblings. I have to admit, she is stunning. Charles had an eye alright for beauty because she is the perfect example for it.
"Mother!" "Mama!" The sibling exclaimed. Nunnally runs towards her and hugs her.
"Ara, Nunnally, it seems that he is awake now." The lady smiles as she pats Nunnally's head. She turns towards me and gives me a motherly smile.
"I hope my children weren't bothering you. They rarely have guests their age that are not nobles, so they are rather excited by your appearance." She apologies.
"No no, it's alright. I was already awake by the time they appeared, so I am not bothered." I waved my hands denying the assumptions.
"Oh, how polite. Len, was it? I am Marianne Vi Britannia. It's a pleasure to meet you."
"It's a pleasure to meet you as well ma'am." I greeted back.
"Where are your parents? They must be very worried that you are missing." Marianne asks with concern.
Crap. I didn't have enough time to think of a perfect alibi. Uhhhhh, parents, right-there gone, so no parents, um amnesia, no too much, an orphan from a poor family, wait I'm clean, orphanage then.
(POV Shift: Marianne 1st POV)
I'd be lying to say that I am not suspicious of the boy in front of me. After all, it's not just every day that a mysterious individual appears in the garden of Aries Ville, which is strictly guarded by my select guard. And that individual is a boy no older than Lelouch. I can't help but feel alarmed by that fact, as such is my position as a queen and my standing in the court. How did he get in? Who lets him in? Is he an assassin or a medium for an assassination attempt? So many questions, yet it may only be my paranoia.
I watch as the boy bows his head and his face tightens in pain and sorrow. His eyes seem to glisten with unshed tears and the loneliness in his eyes was evident.
"I...I don't have any parents. They're all gone...and they're not coming back anymore." Len says quietly.
Those words and the pain they carry are sincere. Having living as a queen and standing by Charles's side, I have easily developed the eye to see these things. After all, there are many that wish to see me gone because I was a commoner and for the sake of the world without lies, I must be very careful. The boy, Len, is honest and kind at least. It doesn't seem that he is an assassin of any kind. Though the question of his sudden appearance still stands in the air.
I look back towards Len, feeling my maternal instincts telling me to comfort the child. I gently pull the boy into my embrace, rubbing his back and patting his head.
"There, there. Let it out, everything will be alright. There, there." I speak softly. The boy takes a moment to quiver before sobbing. The boy cries into my bosom and I can feel my shirt becoming wet from the tears. His arms wrapping around my torso, trying to hold on to the embrace.
"Mama, why is he crying? Did he get hurt?" Nunnally asks innocently. Her eyes show concern for Len as he lets out all of his sorrows. Lelouch stands by her side, also filled with uncertainty to the situation and concern for Len. Such kind children.
Shaking my head, I gently explain, "It's a different kind of hurt, Nunnally. Something is in the heart because his family is gone. He misses them a lot, so he is sad."
After hearing my explanation, Nunnally turns her eyes toward Len and moves toward him.
"There, there. Don't cry. Everything will be alright."
I watch as Nunnally hugs Len and starts to pat him on the head. Such innocence and kindness, I wonder how such a child is born in such a cruel world as this. Though I am scared for her kindness, after all, it will be complete. Charles's dream...my dream...the world without lies...the thought elevator. Feeling a tug on my sleeve, I turned from my thoughts to Lelouch who was shyly looking toward the side.
"Mother...can we let him...stay here?" Lelouch asked quietly.
The request did not surprise me, as my children are very kind and empathetic, which is a rarity in the royal family. Considering how many wives and children Charles has, it's no joke at all. Though, thinking about all those women sparks some kind of burning feeling in me. Ara, was that jealousy?
"Of course. It doesn't seem like he has anywhere else to go to," I agreed. "Also, you and Nunnally could use another playmate."
I watch as Lelouch's facial expression brighten from my answer, "Thank you, mother!" Then giving me a quick hug.
I chuckled from the cute action and faced toward Len, who had calmed down from his mourning. His eyes were red and puffy from the tears but were brighter with the smile on his face as he and Nunnally laughed.
"Len, how would you like to stay here with us?" I offered. He turned towards me in surprise from the offer.
"Me? Um, are you sure? I don't want to be a bother." He looks down, gripping the bed sheets slightly.
I smiled. "Of course, though it won't be a free meal. In order to stay here, you will need to work as an apprentice butler for Lelouch and Nunnally. We can't exactly let anyone stay with members of the royal family."
Cocking his head to the side, he asks, "Royal family?'
Slightly confused by his response, I reply, "Yes, as members of the line of Vi Britannia, we are the Empire's royalty. Did you not know?"
"Wait! So, you are all princes and princesses?!" He asks, shocked by the revelation that he has received.
"Well, I am a queen in fact," I chuckled at his reaction. Though it had me thinking, how did he not know the Vi Britannia family? They are the rulers and leaders of Britannia itself; the highest authority. Yet, this boy has no knowledge of us. Curiouser and curiouser. "Did the orphanage not teach you?"
"Umm...I tend to avoid others at the orphanage and spend most of my time outside in the woods and forests." Len explained while scratching his cheek, embarrassed by his lack of knowledge.
That is understandable, I suppose. Having lost his parents and spending time alone, it makes sense that there was no one to teach him much of the social standings at his age.
"Will you stay, will you stay!?" Nunnally asks excitedly. Her big eyes look up expectantly at the prospect of having a new playmate. Looking toward the side, Lelouch seems to have a similar hope in his eyes.
"Un, thank you for letting me stay. Please take care of me." Len replies with a bright smile.