"She hasn't forgotten about Zero, Lelouch." C.C. said as she placed the headpiece on. "I have realized that, and Suzaku is keeping her close with him." Lelouch was angry. "Are you jealous of him?" C.C. questioned. "He still resents you for killing that other girl and now he is keeping the one you truely love." C.C. stated. "You are very overbearing right now." Lelouch commented before he left. "Arie is hiding with Suzaku. That damn bastard appointed Suzaku to this extent of knowing that Arie is still alive. I won't forgive him for this-taking Nunnally away and Arie." Lelouch thought.
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"Come on Lelouch!" Arie said as she ran around the courtyard. Lelouch and Nunnally were following her until they ran to the end of the statue. "It looks like someone I know..." Arie frowned as she fell on her knees. "Someone you remember?" Lelouch questioned. "Something like that, but I don't remember their name..." Arie sighed. "How about we look for them one day?" Nunnally questioned. "Nah, I think they will come to us if we look for them..." Arie smiled happily.
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"I won't stop until I get you back." Lelouch scolded.
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I came out of the bathroom, dripping wet with a towel wrapped around me. "...Geh! Where the hell? Suzaku give me my damn clothes back!" I shouted as Suzaku was reading a book. He then laughed as he tossed a skirt my way. I caught it and glared at him. I turned the tv channel to the news and noticed Zero has appeared once again. I felt like my heart has sunk and began to cry. "No, I thought he was dead." I murmured as my legs gave out. Suzaku caught me and placed me on the bed. "Zero..." I cried. Suzaku sighed and held my hand tight. "I want to go to school today?" I spoke softly. "Are you sure?" Suzaku questioned. "I want to go." I smiled as Suzaku gave me a weak smile.
"Zero, doesn't scare me anymore." I sighed. Suzaku leaned his face in close to mine and kissed me. My eyes widened as he didn't let me go and held my hand tighter. During class, I studied trying to ignore the news and conversations about the Black Knights and Zero. Lelouch wasn't in school today. I knew where he was or what he was. Suzaku knew that I had no clue. My cell phone rung and I excused myself from the classroom. "I know that you still exist my dear flower girl." Lelouch grinned on the other side of the phone. "...What do you want?" I questioned angrily. "I want to see you again, but this time that knight can not accompany you." he added. "I am not going to fall for your tricks." I scolded. "You are just so sarcastic aren't you?" Lelouch retorted.
"Fine, where shall we meet?" I asked. "I will have one of the knights pick you up. Please don't try anything stupid." Lelouch said. "Heh, I know that." I laughed before I hung up. In the afternoon, Suzaku and I were sorting boxes in the closet. "I will be coming home late tonight Suzaku." I said calmly. Suzaku knew something was going on and I couldn't tell him. If I did, he would kill Zero or Lelouch. Suzaku grabbed my wrist and I couldn't break free. "Where are you going?" Suzaku asked. "To visit a friend. You don't know her and she doesn't like meeting many people." I lied.
"Oh okay, just make sure to call me." Suzaku smiled cheerfully. "Yeah sure." I smiled back. I left and headed where the meeting point was. Along the ride, I was sitting across two black knights silently. "You are well, that is good news for Zero." One male spoke. "He has missed you Eira." Kallen spoke happily. "I know what you are up to stop telling me bullshit." I crossed my arms. "What the hell has been going on?" I questioned a demand. "I suppose you know that Zero has disappeared for awhile and now has returned." The male began. "The news has been speaking about it." I mentioned. "However, some of the knights are held hostage. Zero mentioned that you knew something about Brittania's layout." The male finished.
"I told Zero I am not gonna held Zero or the black knights." I said angrily. "Don't worry we are not going to harm you Eira, Zero forbids it." Kallen smiled. "Whatever." I sighed. Right when I entered the room, the door locked completely. "I won't let you go alone any longer." Zero's voice filled the room as he held the key card. "What do you want?" I questioned. "You Arie..." Zero removed his mask and threw it on the bed. "...!" I gasped as I was given the hint of what was going to happen. The last room we encountered each other in wasn't a bedroom. Lelouch smiled gently as his Geass was activated. I felt a sharp pain and a symbol appeared over my forehead. "Don't try anything fucking stupid!" I ordered in fear.