Code Geass: Infinity
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Chapter 2: Reunion
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Lelouch's POV
"So, did you find out anything about that person that helped us out yesterday" said Zero.
"No sir, we're cross-checking all in-production Knightmare Frames, but we haven't turned up anything like it" said Ohgi.
"Try checking pre-existing models that have been updated with experimental technology" suggested Zero.
"Ok sir" replied Ohgi.
The phone screen turned black while Zero removed his mask.
"Who was that pilot that helped us, and why does that Knightmare seem so familiar" thought Lelouch in his head.
It had been a week since then, and Lelouch was at the Kururugi Shrine, waiting for Suzaku. If Lelouch talked to Suzaku, the latter would protect Nunnally from the Emperor.
"I see you came" said Suzaku.
The meeting was rough; Lelouch lied to Suzaku about having selfish motives to his many deeds, both good and bad. Lelouch even went as far as to beg in front of Suzaku, and had his face pushed into the dirt. However, just when things began to look good, Lelouch was surrounded by soldiers; Shneizel had tagged Suzaku, Lelouch's last hope, had betrayed him.
Lelouch was burning with hate, he was betrayed after all.
"If I can't rely on friendship, then I'll abandon all my emotions" said Lelouch.
There was an tremor, as the sound of fried metal reached his ears, Lelouch peeked out the window and saw Ganymede frying the Knightmares with its electric katars, and Shirley running past the soldiers. She looked them in the eyes, and they soon started going insane and babbling about hallucinations
Soon, Shirley came, and after using her Geass on all the driver, she stole the car.
"Shirley?" said Lelouch.
"No time to explain, I suggest you hold on to something" said Shirley as she pressed a button on her black watch.
Soon, G.G. inside the Ganymede Mk.II came, picked the two up, and started going to Tokyo, while Shirley and Lelouch were reunited, and Shirley explained her situation to Lelouch.
"I was brought back to life by this girl named G.G., she even gave me a Geass of my own, that's how I got us out of there" explained Shirley, "Then, we went to Ashford and stole the original Ganymede, then I tailed Suzaku and stole some equipment from the Vincents, G.G. and I modified them, as well as the Ganymede. After that, we heard that the Black Knights were in China after Zero got them exiled, so we left to go find you. I wanted to talk afterwards, but, G.G. insisted we return to Japan"
"Shirley, why me, after all I've done to you, why do you still stand by my side" said Lelouch with his voice breaking, "I've done terrible things Shirley, I'm an evil person, I know it. I killed so many innocent people, like your father. I've manipulated so many people with this Geass. I'm not worthy to even look at somebody like you, let alone stand beside you. Please Shirley, forget about me and go back to Ashford, I don't want to put you in danger again. Even if I'm not worthy of you, I want to make sure you're still happy, so please…go back"
"Lulu, do you know what would make me the happiest person in the world?" said Shirley gently, "To be with the man I love"
"Shirley, I love you so much, that's why I don't want you to suffer my pain" said Lelouch.
"Lulu, let me in, let me shoulder some of your pain, please" said Shirley.
"No, it's my pain to bear, and it's too great for me to dump on you" replied Lelouch.
"And, that doesn't matter; I'm not the only one who wants to help, there's still Kallen and the Black Knights, all of them joined up with you because they trusted who you were, so why not trust them. Before you know it, you'll be happy again"
"You're right Shirley, but before I can become completely happy I need" Lelouch started, but Shirley finished the sentence for him
"You need to rescue Nunnally, right" finished Shirley, "That's why I'm going to help, I'll fight in your rebellion, to change the world for the better. So, get in your Knightmare, and let's start this thing" said Shirley.
They flew towards the Ikaruga (well, Shinkiro flying, while Ganymede gliding with support from the former), Lelouch put on his Zero outfit and called the entire staff.
"Black Knights, we are about to liberate Japan from the clutches of Britannia. I understand that most of you joined the Black Knights for this sole reason, you have trusted me with your lives, and your dreams, now if it isn't too selfish, I wish to trust you now" said Lelouch.
Most people were confused, except for Shirley, who was standing next to Lelouch; C.C., who already knew who Lelouch was; and Tamaki who had been bugging everyone for information on Zero. Lelouch put his hand to his mask, and removed it in front of the entire Order.
Everyone was quiet, and surprised, until Lelouch said "Let us now liberate Japan", which rang uproar from everybody.
Soon, everybody was entering their Knightmares, with Shinkiro leading, and Ganymede right next to him.
"Don't worry Lelouch, we'll rescue Nunnally, and take her somewhere safe, then we'll fight alongside you" said Shirley
Lelouch was smiling at Shirley's voice. He had to admit that Shirley had a strange affect on him. When he was ready to kill his heart for power, she changed his mind, without even trying. When he tried to push her away like he had done to others, she had come back with no problems, and had given him hope.
"Okay, but Shirley…be careful", and he whispered "I love you"
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Sorry it's only a little larger than 1,000 words, I'm really sleepy. The credit for this chapter's plot goes to Chaos Angel of Change. Thank You. Oh, and the next chapter's going to have a lot of action, and the one after is going to have fluff.