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The New Emperor
It was time, I was now Lelouch Vi Britannia's wife. Suzaku was his knight and everything was spinning in my head. I wore a long white dress with purple lacing with a head piece to match. I walked around the hallways trying to remember the past. "You look beautiful." Lelouch spoke with a smile. I smiled back as we confronted each other. "I am your wife now, Eira Britannia. Right?" I asked. "No, Arie Vi Britannia, Lelouch Vi Britannia's wife." Lelouch corrected as he took my hand. He placed a gentle kiss on it and then looked at me. I blushed in embarrassment. "As my wife, I will not control you Arie. You are free to do whatever you wish. Suzaku Kururugi will accompany you whenever you need to leave the kingdom for protection." Lelouch informed me.
"Where's C.C.?" I questioned. "She is in a prison chamber. Never to reveal herself to the public again." Lelouch answered immediately. I didn't know what else to ask him. Being a wife was new to me and yet awkward. "You have to make your announcement as the new Emperor today, don't you?" I mentioned. "Yes. Will you come with me?" Lelouch held his hand out. I took it and shook my head "yes". We both headed to the balcony and stood in front of the crowds. I stood silent as Lelouch spoke. I knew the world resented him, Suzaku still hated Lelouch. However, I couldn't. My heart loved him too much. I was studying in the library and laid my head on the table. "Shit…" I thought until I felt someone tap me. "Study too hard and you'll catch anxiety." Suzaku teased.
"Always cheerful when you are with me. What is it Suzaku?" I asked as I lifted my head. "Nothing. Lelouch has gone to some conference. Why didn't you go with him?" he asked. "I'm too tired. I really couldn't handle it." I yawned. Suzaku laughed as he sat down. He pulled out a picture from his shirt pocket and handed it to me. "What the-" I gasped as I noticed the picture was a picture of my mother. "Where the hell did you get that?" I muttered. "I found it in the database." Suzaku said serious. I looked at the picture and felt like crying. "Your father died when you were only a year old. They say he was shot to death when they found out Z.Z. and him bared a child. Z.Z. disappeared and hid herself and the child in content for a few years. That's when I met you for the first time." Suzaku spoke as he read the file.
"So, is there any trace of where my mother might be?" I asked lowering my voice. "I do not know, but maybe your Geass could do something." Suzaku said with a sigh. "I haven't used it completely before. Okay, I will try." I said standing up. "Wait, now? Lelouch isn't here." Suzaku was shocked. "I can manage this on my own. You will accompany me Suzaku." I said confident of my ability. I walked to my bedroom and sat on the bed. "Are you sure about this?" Suzaku was worried now. "Yeah. It won't hurt me at all." I said as my Geass insignia appeared. "…Mother I will find out the truth!" I thought.
"She's going to use her power." C.C. spoke with a smile. "That is odd. Arie has never used it before. I wonder how her role will play." C.C. added. "What the?!" Lelouch gasped as he came back to the kingdom. "Arie!" he shouted as he ran through the hallways. The marks on my body began to glow. "She can't…!" Suzaku thought as he watched Arie float in the air. "Mother…" I thought as Lelouch busted through the door. "Stop it Arie!" Lelouch ordered. "What?" I turned to him in shock. "You can't do this!" Lelouch pulled me down and hugged me close. My markings disappeared. "Lelouch…?" I murmured in his chest. "You can't hurt yourself." Lelouch said weakly. "…" I didn't answer and hugged him tight. "I tried to stop her." Suzaku said. "Thanks." Lelouch said holding me tight.
I was sitting in a large throne-like chair. "Arie." Lelouch cupped my chin in his hand, "Don't do anything like that again!" "Lelouch. I want to find my mother." I simply stated. Lelouch looked at me and hugged me tight. I felt his hands soon rub my back slowly. "Lelouch." I smiled happily. "I found out the truth about my dad. I want to know everything." I cried. "Arie…" Lelouch smiled gently and kissed me. "Lelouch. Please forgive me. I shouldn't have done such a foolish thing." I spoke properly. Lelouch laughed, "You don't have to talk like that." "Yes I do, I am your wife after all." I giggled. "Yes you are." Lelouch smirked. I yawned and fell asleep in his arms.
Everything was fine until that fateful day. Lelouch was acting normal that morning and no one was acting suspicious. I was standing in between a dying Lelouch and the Zero who stabbed him. "Why…" I tried to speak as I noticed the trail of blood that followed Lelouch. "Brother!" Nunnally cried as she hugged him. "Zero? How the hell?!" I grabbed the sword. "Why have I been lied to for so long?" I shouted. "As I claim my late husband's royal title as Arie Vi Britannia, I will release the hostages who are the black knights. My heart has been tainted with so many tragic memories of losing people close and also suffering the pain of living for it. Japan will regain it's former glory and this war will stop." I announced.
"Arie…" Lelouch murmured. I kneeled down beside Lelouch. Lelouch reached his hand out to me gently and tried to pull me close to him. I had tears falling down and gave in to him. "I'm sorry. I didn't want you to worry about anything…" Lelouch said sadly. "Lelouch, I am not going to go crazy just because you and Suzaku have been hiding everything from me." I smiled as Lelouch placed his hand on my cheek. I held his hand tight as I know he wouldn't live much longer. "You are the same flower girl I met 10 years ago." Lelouch smiled sweetly. "Lelouch…" I didn't know what else to say to him.
Lelouch had his eyes closed halfway and I leaned my forehead against his. Lelouch kissed me gently and hugged me, or at least tried to. "Lelouch, you will always be my first friend and lover." I cried as he closed his eyes completely. "I'll remember that." he muttered, "My wife Arie Tsouna, no matter what happens you'll remain mine." Lelouch's body slumped and I wouldn't let him go. "Come." Zero spoke as he held his hand out to me. I looked at him confused. "You will remain by my side Arie." he stated. Zero's voice sounded different. I took his hand and stood up. "As of now there will be a peaceful compromise between Japan and Britannia. Just as Arie Vi Britannia spoken, no longer will the innocent fall." Zero spoke proudly. The crowd was cheering proudly and my happiness was some how dead to me still.