Disclaimer: I do not own anything related to code geass. I own Arie/Eira Tsouna.
Festival Craze
"Okay everyone!" I shouted as I wore a mermaid costume. I was placed in a large wooden clam placed behind the swim team. This was really embarrassing. I had clam shells covering my breasts and my hair put up in a high-ponytail. "Now let's have fun and enjoy the festival-thanks to the student council! Especially, our president, Milly Ashford!" I finished announcing it. "She is gonna get it-I swear." I thought clenching my fist.
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"We need a mermaid." Milly pointed out. "How about Eira? She has everything else covered." Shirley smiled. "Hey, Lulu..." Milly grinned as she pulled him away from me. "What do you think about Eira wearing this?" Milly held the mermaid costume: A shell bra and a long tight skirt which flowed like a mermaid's tail. "GAH! Hell no!" I screamed. "Um, well, it does look nice on Eira, but you have to ask her about it..." Lelouch chuckled.
Rolo covered his eyes trying to get rid of the image forming in his head. Kallen shook her head, "She won't like it." Suzaku turned to me and then looked at the costume. "It's up to you, Eira." Suzaku said. Arthur jumped into my arms. He purred as he rubbed his head against my chest. "Arthur, do you mind?" I questioned the cat. Arthur looked clueless. "Ugh, fine I will do it." I sighed.
"Great! Then everything is settled." Milly shouted happily. "I'm gonna kill all of you..." I glared at them.
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"Wow Eira is looking cuter today isn't she?" Some of the guys from the Orange club watched her from afar. "How did they get her in the mermaid costume?" Another boy asked. "I would want to fish her out at sea." One boy snickered. "No way man, she's protected by Kururugi, if you tried anything with her-Suzaku will kick your ass." One boy warned. "Or Lamperouge, he will do it too-you know he's close to her." he added. Suzaku overheard the conversation and confronted them. "She does look beautiful doesn't she? I wonder who she will pick when the dance begins..." Suzaku trailed off.
"Brother, is Eira performing as the mermaid princess?" Rolo questioned. Lelouch began cutting potatoes. "Yes, thanks to Milly, Eira has to do her duty. Even if it means being a bit embarrassed." Lelouch sighed at that last sentence. Rolo chuckled. "Eira is beautiful as a mermaid, many of the male students are looking at her. I'd be careful or you might lose your catch." Rolo tried making a joke. Lelouch laughed and the two continued cutting potatoes. "Eira is doing her part perfectly. No one is able to suspect the relationship we have." Lelouch thought, "Eira is fine at the position she's in. Rolo won't harm her and Suzaku keeps protecting her. C.C., that witch, stays away from her. However, that Geass of hers is disturbing. Who knows what power lies within her."
"I wonder how long will it take for Arie to forget about me." C.C. wondered as she was wearing a school uniform. "Arie has been showing off her power." she added. "Hey, here's something you might like." Rivalz handed C.C. a flyer with a picture of a pizza on it. "Interesting..." she thought. "Are you feeling alright up there Eira?" Ms. Villeta asked. "Yeah, I think I'm over that height phobia now." I said nervously. "Tell me if you need to come down for a break." Ms. Villeta said happily. "Okay!" I said a bit embarrassed.
Hours went by and I was already bored and yet amused by the students and people coming through. "Hey, is that, Arthur?" I spotted Arthur running with a pen in his mouth. A large mech was following him, then Suzaku, then a mascot, then Shirley, then Milly, and Lelouch was trying to run. "Hey!" I took out my headset and kneeled down contacting another staff member, "That pizza preparation is suppose to me performed by Kururugi. Why is that mech running around and Kururugi is not in it?" "I do not know ma'am. I will do what I can to stop this." the staff member answered. "No, I will take care of it." I said immediately as I jumped from the clam. I landed on my heels firmly and kicked them off. I ran after the others barefooted.
"Shit, Villeta isn't here either." I said as I looked around the cafe. "What?!" I screamed as a bunch of bubbles were surrounding the area. "Suzaku!" I called out as I bumped into a girl. "Oh, sorry." I said turning around. "You..." I gasped as it was C.C. "You still exist well." C.C. smiled nostalgically. "Are you surprised that you remember me?" she asked. "How the hell do you still live?" I retorted. "Just because Zero has disappeared for a year doesn't mean that I would disappear along with him. Besides, we still have that contract." C.C. spoke making me flinch. "..." I didn't know what she meant by contract but my Geass was flaring. "You have your mother's power girl." C.C. spoke coldly. "No wonder she disappeared." The last sentence pissed me off, but now was not the time to fight with so many people around. "We will settle this later." I said as the bubbles began to pop.
"Eira!" Suzaku responded as he carried Arthur in his arms. "Suzaku, are you okay?" I asked. "Yeah, what about you? Where are your shoes?" Suzaku asked. "Uh, back at the cafe, but I guess no one is hurt around here. I bet it was Arthur's idea of a chase." I rubbed Arthur's belly. He purred and I laughed. Suzaku chuckled and smiled gently. "You should be going back. You have to stay on your throne as princess." Suzaku added.
"Yeah, but let me see if everyone else is doing okay." I smiled cheerfully as I ran off. Opening the mech was a blonde haired guy, he jumped in front of me happily. "Pretty mermaid-I am Gino." he smirked. "Uh, hello." I spoke trying to be polite. "You must be Suzaku's girl. It's finally a pleasure to meet you." Gino said. "It's a pleasure too." I said a bit worried. "Do not fear me madam. You are safe and no one is hurt." Gino said placing a hand on my shoulder. I glared at him, "Please, I am not scared of you." I said almost laughing. Gino leaned his face in close and I thought he was about to kiss me until Suzaku cleared his throat. "I'm going to go back now." I said nervously.
That night, Suzaku and Lelouch had a long conversation. I knew what they could have been talking about. When Lelouch came down he looked at me with sad eyes. He sat at a table and Suzaku had already went home. "Lelouch." I said gently holding out a hand. "Let's go for a walk." Lelouch nodded silently and we headed to the park. "What happened?" I asked starting the conversation. "Nunnally is alive." Lelouch was depressed. I was shocked as he pulled me into his arms suddenly. "Lelouch." I couldn't move. It wouldn't be right to leave him. "She's alive and well, I know that she is somewhat safe for now." Lelouch spoke with his voice cracking slightly.
I thought he was going to cry. "..." I couldn't speak now. "That bastard has taken Nunnally hostage and Rolo is my false brother." Lelouch began, "Arie, if Nunnally is taken then you will be next." I turned around to face Lelouch and hugged him. Lelouch kissed me deeply and his Geass returned. "I want you to make love to me again Arie." he murmured. I giggled softly and shook my head, "I will comfort you no sex. Your Geass will not control me." "Why won't you let me win you over Arie? It will protect you." Lelouch sighed. "Because my power is natural, not given." I said placing my hand on Lelouch's cheek. "If you need to cry then I will hold you, if you need to sleep I will sleep by you, and sex-uh, well, when we are married..." I trailed off in the end. Lelouch smiled sweetly and held me tight. "I understand." Lelouch said slightly disappointed.