SWORD PRINCE: RETRIEVAL

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Chapter 2: Encounters

Dark clouds enshrouded the duo as they faced each other. Nothing but the sound of cold wind passing and droplets of water falling on the puddle of black goo. Lelouch stood firmly, like a statue on the ground. He was too astonished to speak. His body cannot move, not even a twitch of a finger. He was completely frozen in place. The cloaked vigilante stared on to his eyes, gazing at the frozen prince coldly behind his white mask.

"Sword Prince..correct?" he asked, finally breaking the thick silence between them.

"You.." he growled. "What do you..want?"

"I want..to kill you.." He placed a hand on his mask and deliberately took it off, revealing blank leafy green eyes. He removed his hood, showing his brown hair. The dark tattoos marked on the sides of his face turned bloody red as his eyes returned to back its enchanted yellow hue. His sword's shiny blade was sorrounded by pure black smoke, symbolizing death.

Lelouch eyes went wide as he revealed his identity without hesitation. He was a familiar brunette, someone he knows very well.

"N-no..you can't possibly be.." Shocked and speechless as he is, he struggled to talk to him. "Y-you are..you can't possibly be.."

The brunette smirked grimly and chuckled darkly until it escalated into an uncontrollable laughter. "..Idiot.." he laughed. A bloody tear escaped from his left eye, slowly drizzling down his scratched cheek. "...What a sentimental fool, you prince...this is the end! I shall erase your existence.."

"...and everything will be over..."

He walked towards the paralyzed Lelouch. "Die..." he whisphered the word murderously.

"Dammit! How could you do this?! What happened to you?!" Lelouch cried out. "Stop it! You aren't like this!"

"No.."

"Don't do it! Even if I die, you won't get answers! Your memories..what makes you think that I sealed them?! I'll never do that to you!"

"Lies.."

"You have to believe me! I don't posses any memory of someone at all! Especially to you, just why would I do that?! Please..stop doing something so cruel!"

He stopped walking and had his head down. The bangs of his brown locks covered his eyes. Then, he looked up at Lelouch with a deadly glare. "You..SHUT UP!" Just like a lightning flash, he zipped towards him.

"SUZAKU!"

...

Lelouch's eyes snapped open. He found himself staring up at the azure sky and can feel the warmth of sunlight blister on his skin. He sat up slowly.

"Was I..dreaming?" he mumbled to himself.

The young prince can't seem to remember much about his dream, but he did kept in mind the most unwanted visual that had appeared in front of him. A possesed cloaked brunette.

He was a...!

He felt the urge to throw up. It had sickened him to see Suzaku in such a state. Demonic and insane, murderous and cold. Lelouch resisted and relaxed his muscles. He had stressed himself again.

The recent nightmare felt like a connection between reality and the land of dreams. He immedietly scrubbed those thoughts away. He looked around him and he was still in the peaceful garden of Aries Villa. He noticed the sword laying still beside him. It was the reaper that fell unexpectedly from the sky last night, and it is now his property. Yet, he's curious about the voice that resonated in his mind before he claimed its power.

The voice sounded like a young woman. It was calm and soothing, as if she's cooeing him out of the darkness. And the short battle he had experienced, he wasn't expecting such an incident to happen. Lelouch was fending, devouring the bastardy monsters that made him feel the remorse about his deceased friend. He was called the Sword Prince for a reason. A very crucial reason.

That's right.. he thought I accepted the sword's power..to avenge his death. I can protect my family with this..but, I'm not familiar with its use yet.

Lelouch picked the sword up. It was quite heavy. He used to wonder how it feels to wield a sword. But upon taking it into his hands, he knows exactly how. As a novice, the feeling of being swordsman was unpredicatble. Perhaps, he'll find out sooner or later.

"Good morning, your majesty." a female voice spoke from behind him. The prince turned around, to see a woman with lime green hair and amber colored eyes. A black cape was hung on her shoulders and was clad in a rather mysterious, dark outfit. She had a smirk plastered on her face, which increased Lelouch's adrenaline. He wanted to attack her, but he remained seated on the green grass and clutched his sword's handle.

"Who are you?" Lelouch asked her sternly. "What are you doing at the palace? You're tresspassing a private property. And we don't accept that."

"My,my. I don't know about you, but by the way you treated me, your will is strong indeed." she coaxed. "My name is C.C.. I'm the Grey Witch. Given my title, I'm not human. I specialize certain powers. I wish you no harm, Prince Lelouch. Both my partner and I, entrusted you the Black Sword, am I correct?"

"The what?" he questioned her.

"The sword that you're holding. That's the Black Sword. It came from the Ancient Realm, the oldest dimension. It is one of the most powerful blades, ever created."

Lelouch stared at the Black Sword. "This is.."

"I know your in pain, Lelouch. I know what you desire." C.C. said monotonously. "You wanted revenge. To kill the ones responsible for your knight's tragic death."

The prince looked back at her in shock "How do you-"

"Like I said, I'm the Grey Witch. I posses the power to read your inner thoughts."

"..Then, the two lights soaring above the sky was..you and your accomplice right? You were the ones that purged the sword from above and it landed on me." Lelouch concluded. "Well? Is it?"

"Yes, that's right. We were the ones up there last night." C.C. replied. "Now..would you mind coming with me, your majesty? I'll just have to call you that for a while, because I liked it. It suits you very much." she smirked again."Are you coming?"

"Where to?" the prince asked curiously.

"Somewhere." she simply replied. "Don't worry, I'm not part of the enemy's group. In fact, I'm against as well."

Lelouch wasn't exactly sure if he could trust her. C.C. rarely puts on any emotions and just by the looks of her, he was beggining to have second thoughts. But nothing will change if he doesn't try. He nodded in response.

"Good. Let's get going, your majesty. I don't wanna keep my accomplice waiting. She hates tardiness."

Mysterious Ruins

"White Knight?"

V.V., the headmaster of the Forbidden Depths, called out from his loyal servant's dorm. "Are you in there?" He grabbed the door knob and twisted. He was a bit surprised that it was open. He pushed the door and walked in, then found a familiar male figure laying down on the floor, passed out. But he was breathing rythmatically.

"Oh? He fainted again. Must have been the headaches." he said quietly and approached the unconscious brunette. He placed a hand on his shoulder. "White Knight, wake up. Come on, the first battle is going to commence soon."

The brunette stirred and opened his emerald eyes slowly. "Ugh.." he groaned. "Master..? What happened?" he asked weakly as he recognized the man in front of him.

"I don't know, my knight. I was about to inform you about the scheduled attack of our first assault to the royal family. But when I came in, you were already unconscious. Can't you recall anything before you collapsed?"

"Just a little..."

"Please do explain to me what you can remember."

"I suddenly received another headache and a white light blinded me. Then..I blacked out."

V.V. narrowed his eyes. A different kind of power, I assume..

"I see." was his typical response to what he had witnessed. "How do you feel right now?"

"I'm alright now, Master. Thank you." He said as he sat up.

"That's good. Regardless, we will be commencing a group assault to the royal family. And you will be assigned as the commander. Since you're a Flash and posses brainwaves, I'm certain you are capable of doing it." V.V. told him. "You will be heading there in 20 minutes. This mission is not really tough for the army. But for you my knight, it might be."

The brunette gave him a confused look. "Why?"

"As you have said earlier, during your first attempt to kill the royal family, you experienced a headache. It might happened, amidst the mission. So you have to increase your resistance and be aware of your sorroundings if you want to succeed."

The White Knight stood up. "Yes, my lord. I shall not fail you."

"Excellent."

Uknown Island

She said 15 minutes! I think it's already been an hour since she had left me standing alone in this island. Don't tell me she got in trouble while she gets that prince...I can't live on, saving her butt all the time. Just where is she?! Kallen groused in her mind and she tapped her foot impatiently on the ground, utterly frustrated of C.C.'s tardiness. But, with the sounds of the water flowing gently down the stream nearby, it calmed her nerves a bit.

The newly grown trees cooled the forest area of the island, spreading its oxygen everywhere. She inhaled the clean atmosphere around her, the odor smelled like fresh raindrops. Her cerulean eyes looked down at the water, clear as crystal. Kallen's mind was filled so many random questions nowadays. What she wanted to know the most is that, if she could ever live a normal life again.

She waited and waited, but her dream to be an ordinary girl keeps getting further. Another war against monsters of different breeds and races is about to occur. Although, C.C. had found a new protagonist, she's needed as well. She can't bring herself to let go of her fiery title 'The Crimson Lotus' and watch the world change.

Can I be more than a girl who fights?

Perhaps, she can. But she couldn't really tell.

Kallen sighed. Her pending questions was getting into no where. Not even a single answer was known.

Well, I just need to keep going forward..

Suddenly, a sound, similar to a crinkling cellophane snapped the redhead out of her stupor. She stood up and looked around the rainforest.

What was that sound? ..! Could it be..those monsters have found me?

After thinking to herself for a while, she took a deep breath and eased herself deeper into the rainforest. Kallen strode down the pathway and paid extra attention to the sound. She find it getting louder in each step she makes. Muttering a choice of curse, she grabbed her katana for safety and continued to track the nuisance down. It was annoying her.

Just was IS that noise?

Upon reaching the end of the trail, Kallen stood in front a shrub. It was shaking vigorously and can clearly hear strange noises from behind it.

"You've got to be kidding me." she muttered. "At a time like this?" Kallen deliberately walked towards it and stopped at a respectable distance.

Might as well try.

"Who's there! Show yourself!" she yelled angrily. And that's when a wild boar, coated with black skin and red eyes jumped out from the shrub and growled loudly at her. It's sharp fangs was dripping with viscous and toxic saliva. The redhead's heartbeat pounded against her chest and her eyes narrowed.

Dammit!

The possesed creature went bolting towards her. Kallen zipped behind the boar swung her katana to it's back, causing the demonic creature to stumble down the cold soil and explode into millions of black sparks. More enemies came out of the shrub. They galloped at a fast pace, their sharp horns perfectly aimed at her.

"No way I'll let you..!" Kallen used her fast reflexes to prevent herself from being scrathed by their deadly sharp horns. She slashes her blade expertedly but, did nothing to make them crumble.

They're pretty invincible!

She began to do the same strategy; keep them away and attack at the right time. Kallen's stamina started to deteriorate and she panted heavily while she fights.

I can't keep up..! No, I can't loose now..especially to these spineless monsters! she thought harshly.

The corners of her eyes were producing white light streaks. Her katana released a fair volume of bright blue flames. "Blue fire attack!" Kallen shouted and levitated diagonally to the west side. She tossed her weapon at the primary attacker and the blade's flame stifled the creature, and the list goes on.

A blue line connected the trio of boars and that's when the redhead teleported herself, to the position of her katana and at the same time grabbing it.

"Repell!" She swung it to her side and they all disappeared under the torrent of blue flames.

That was..quite a battle.

"As usual, you still win in situations like this.'' a sarcastic voice stated from behind her. Kallen turned around and met a green-haired girl standing in front of a confused raven. "I've seen everything. Even our prince is shocked by your skills."

"What are you.." The redhead female couldn't say anything back. She was a little too astonished to see the Grey Witch. While she sacrifices the breathtaking moment a while ago to defend herself, C.C. was just acting as the audience.

"Y..you idiot of an accomplice!" Kallen hollored at her face. C.C. remained emotionless, as a 'reaction' to her partner's outburst.

"I was left here, to enjoy a very brief relaxation and then, fight boars while you just sit there and watch me suffer?!"

The greenhead sighed. "Kallen...I'll explain about that later. Now is not the time for your accusations towards my carefree personality. Right now, I'm going to introduce our new protagonist to you."

Kallen eyed the silent raven behind her. "You mean, that guy behind you?"

"Yes." C.C. replied. "Your majesty, would you do the honors?"

"...Ah, of course." Lelouch finally spoke. He took a step forward. "I'am Lelouch Vi Britannia, the 11th prince of the Holy Britannian Empire. I'am 17th in line for the throne."

The redhead nodded. "It's a pleasure, your majesty. I'am Kallen Kozuki. I'm the Crimson Lotus and is working alongside C.C.." she said. "About last night..the sword..did you receive it?"

"Yes, I did." Lelouch responded. "It was unique. It's powers were tremendous and has a strong impact on the enemies."

"Of course. It's one of the most powerful swords. The Black Sword.."

"I can use it to avenge my knight, to protect the royal family and the Britannian Empire. I've claimed it's power and is now embedded in my will."

"That's one of the reasons why I chose him." C.C. smirked. "Because, he has a strong will."

"I..I see." Kallen muttered. She looked up at the prince again and get a good look at him. He has a very slim figure and was clad in a gaudy white outfit, just what a person of high status wears. His violet eyes, made her mind turn blank. His raven hair looks so silky and soft.

WHAT THE?!

She mentally beat herself up. She had just met him and here she was, observing his feautures. Oh, the irony.

"I'll..look forward to working with you." Was the only sentence that came out of Kallen's mouth.

"Anyways.." C.C. began. "Your majesty, Kallen and I are your accomplices. We both know the secrets and facts about the Black Sword. So if you need information about it, consult either me or her. We wish to stay with you until you fulfill your mission, but since you live in a palace, it's too dangerous for us to stick with you. To keep in touch with us, make your way to the roof of your palace and we'll be there."

"Okay..but why there? You could just disguise yourselves, than sitting on the roof all day long."

"What do you think will be your parent's reaction, when they see two young ladies hanging around in your bedroom? Of course, the first thing that comes to their mind is about love and stuff. Do you get what I mean?"

Lelouch just blinked at her.

Kallen blushed. "C.C..please..don't phrase it that way." she said.

"Roof it is." C.C. said nonchalantly. "The Sword's abilities are uknown. We both know some of it's special powers but most are impossible to discover."

"Is that so.."

"It can also mess with your physical state, since it's obtaining the most of its crucial aspects from the power you claimed from the gem. Don't overdo it, or you'll pass out. Just use the minor ones. It doesn't consume any of your powers. Since you already know how to wield it, I suppose you are ready to enter your new journey as a swordsman."

An image of his childhood, he remembers. Lelouch stared down at the ground with sorrowful eyes. The fragments of my childhood..those times I've spent with him...will never repeat. Those memories were so precious to me..and it's such a shame that I couldn't produce more. Suzaku's dead. Sure, I can get along with my new knight..but it wouldn't be the same. In fact, it's my fault...I'm the reason for his death..I didn't even get to say goodbye to him. So I'll take this path..as an atonement for breaking the promise that we tried to fulfill.

"Are you ready for this, your majesty?" C.C. asked.

Lelouch raised his head up, with much more confidence this time. "Yes, I'am."

Suzaku..I will avenge you!

Holy Britannian Empire

A chestnut haired girl, 14 years of age, wandered around the garden of Aries Villa. "Hm..where's big brother?" she mumbled to herself. "I haven't seen him since this morning...I hope he didn't ran away.."

''Nunnally?" a woman's voice called. "What are you doing here, all by yourself? Shouldn't you be staying inside? The climate's pretty warm and I don't want you to get sick."

"Mother!"

Nunnally sprinted towards her mother. She looked at her with worried eyes. "Mom..have you seen big brother? I haven't seen him the whole day.."

Marianne shook her head. "No, I don't think I have. Did you check his room? Maybe he's just there."

"I did. But no one's there." Nunnally replied and her voice was slightly wavering.

"Now, now..don't be so worried. Your brother didn't ran away. He's just around the palace somewhere or he's in a private audience with your father." Marianne coaxed her daughter, caressing her cheek. "He'll come around, okay?"

"O-okay.."

...

Violet eyes fluttered open. It was glazed with confusion and was a bit unfocused. When it returned to its normal state again, Lelouch immedietly recognized where he is. "Oh..I'm back." he muttered. He picked up his sword and stood up. He stared at the object on his hands.

"I need to place this somewhere safe. If anyone sees me with it, they'll get curious. Because, this sword is a lot different compared to Suzaku's. In just one glance, you can already tell that it's magical. Where should I hide it?" Lelouch scanned around his room. A black object attached to the wall, near the study caught his attention. A safe.

Without another thought, he walked to the safe. Hoping that it's not locked, he pulled the handle. It was open. Lelouch observed its capacity, he assume it's too small. "Why would I put this here?" he said disappointedly. Then, he found a leather container leaning near the door.

Perfect.

He took it and opened the lid. Lelouch gently placed his sword in it. Despite how dusty this container is, as long it's safe, I don't mind at all.

Then, the prince noticed the door knob moving. Swiftly, he slammed the lid shut and slid it under his bed. Right on time, his mother walked in.

"Lelouch? You were here all along?" Marianne asked, surprised.

"Uh..yes." Lelouch lied.

"But Nunnally said you weren't here, last time she checked your room. She was very worried about you, you know. You should go see her, I think she's in her room at this time."

"Yeah, I'll go right now. Just give me a minute."

Marianne nodded and left his room. Lelouch began to rummage through the drawers and pulled out a photo of a cloaked man running down the corridors of the palace. "This man...he must be our assasin. I'm going to take him down.."

Underground

My brainwaves are reacting...we must be close to our target. the White Knight thought as he walked in the underground tunnels, followed by an army of blue-skinned creatures. Beside him, is a blonde holding a sliver axe with inscriptions on it's blade.

"Uh..commander?" the blonde asked. The cloaked Flash turned to his subordinate.

"What?"

"Are we close to our target? I mean, it smells like rotten meat in here. Could it be some remains of other monsters lay deeper in the soiled walls?"

"I don't know." Was his typical response. "Keep moving, Gino."

"Whatever you say, Commander." Gino said. Geez, what a gloomy guy. Is he traumatized or something? Oh wait...Master V.V. told me that this Flash has amnesia and posses brainwaves. So it must be his head..it's making him feel anxious. But overall that, he's a skilled swordsman and a fast one too. That's why he's called a Flash. Genius.

"Gino.." This time, his voice was no longer stern or stoic. It was slightly gentle and laced with sadness. "You..how does it feel like to have memories? Good ones, that is."

"Uh..normal, sir. Why?"

"Because..all my memories..they're gone. You know that since you have met me. I can't remember a thing, even my own name and personalities. I asked you that..because I want to know the feeling. I want to light up a bit...even if it's just a small part of me."

"If you want some then...try making one. There are times we don't fight..so maybe you can take a break from all those thinking and stuff and try to do something to make you..you know..happy."

He didn't say anything for a brief moment before he nodded. "I'll try to do it, then. Thank you..." he said.

What was that all of a sudden? Gino thought. Well..nevermind..

...

"Those people who posses the royal blood hinders our step towards the future. Where monsters and dark spirits coexist, rule over the world. And I shall be the leader of it all.."

V.V. stood firmly on top of a triangular zodiac sign. The dark aura of his lethal powers sorrounding him as he whisphered the accursed title of their enemy. He reopened his eyes, revealing bloody red orbs.

"The Britannian Royal Family..."

...

"All forces, prepare for attack! I've sensed it, we have arrived at the palace. Assault the royal family!" the White Knight yelled. "Kill..them..DESTROY their power! We shall prevail!"

They all obliged and vanished down the ground. ( As means of teleportation )

"Gino, you're with me."

"You said it, commander!"

"Let's go!"

Palace Roof

C.C. sensed a somewhat strange sensation go across her mind. The sudden presence was strong and slightly painful, but it didn't bother her that much. She quickly turned to Kallen, who spaced out while she glances at the field of colorful vivid blossoms below.

"Kallen, we need to get down!" the Grey Witch told her sternly. Kallen just gave her a confused look.

"What's the matter? Did something..."

"They have appeared. The monsters..they're after the Royal Family!"

The redhead warrior gasped in utter shock. "Well, where are they now?! If they're close, then it will be too late for us!"

"I can't tell their exact location. But for sure, they're waiting somewhere in here. It's our responsibility to take care of them."

"What about Lelouch? Does he know about this?"

C.C. shook her head. "He's at the primary stages of his power's development. His brainwaves won't work just yet. But I'm sure when he sees them, he knows what to do. No time for chit-chatting, we have to stop them!"

"Gotcha!"

...

Monsters of different breeds and races restructured themselves as their bluish goo formed their figures. Frightened, the people nearby the palace scrammed out of the area. The guards were frozen in their place, but their leader did not keep still, despite how shocked he is as the others.

"Stop looking at them! Attack!"

"Y-yes sir!"

They began to postion their rifles at the incoming creatures, others ran out of place and postioned themselves in respectable places where they can shoot them.

With gigantic weapons on their hands, they limped towards the palace.

As some of the monsters reached their point, they pounded the huge walls of the building. It began to crack, much to the guards' dismay.

"FIRE!" came out an enraged voice and a volley of bullets was shot out from their guns. A few of the army was hit, then suddenly a huge triangular red beam dissolved the hot bullets aiming for them. The guards dropped their jaws. When the beam disappeared, their eyes fell upon the cloaked figure standing in the middle of the army.

"Who the hell is that?!" one of them shouted.

Under that cloak, is the amnesic Flash. "Suffer in the darkness.." he whisphered tonelessly. He brought out his sword and black wings appeared behind him. He flew up at a fair distance. Slowly, the flames formed on the sides of his blade.

Kill them with no mercy.

"Yes..Master V.V." His emerald eyes changed into golden color. Swiftly, he charged towards the guards.

SLASH!

In just one swipe, they were nothing bloody corpses.

"...Weak."

Royal Palace

Lelouch leaned against the wall as the ground shook violently beneath him. He can clearly hear gunshots rattling from outside, grunting and growling noises. The ground rumbled even more. He cursed silently.

What..what the hell is going on?!

Suddenly, a shrill scream echoed from somewhere. Lelouch's eyes widened when he heard the ear piercing sound.

That's Nunnally's voice! I need to get to her, fast!

...

"S-stay away..! D-don't go any closer!" Nunnally pleaded as tears spilled from her eyes. She was trembling vigorously and she sat at the corner, afraid and helpless. "I-I don't wanna die...please, go away!"

However, her cries did nothing to stop the creature from going near her. It's axe looks so deadly sharp and it was still dripping with fresh blood of the vicitims. It came closer and closer to the chestnut haired princess. This made Nunnally more frightened.

She can hear it laughing wickedly. The texture it carried chilled her spine. More tears flowed and her sobs got louder. Nunnally pressed her head on her knees.

Is this really it for me..? But..I..I want to live..

"Somebody..please help me..."

Even without looking Nunnally can feel the axe raising. She prepared herself to be slaughtered, to feel the blade pierce through her flesh. She screamed the names of her loved ones in her mind, as a farewell call. Yet, her heart still pleads for help.

"..I don't want to-"

SLASH!

Nunnally opened her tear-filled eyes. She slowly raised her head and looked down at herself. She was unharmed for some reason. "I-I'm..alive.." She heard footsteps coming her way. The girl looked up and found a huge surprise.

It was her brother. He was holding a sword and the creature attacking her seemed to be gone. He knelt in front of his frightened sister and smiled softly at her to comfort her. "It's alright now, Nunnally. I killed it. There's no need to be afraid anymore.." he said.

"Big Brother..."

"I'm sorry, I was a little late. But I'm glad I made it in time."

"Big Brother!" Nunnally cried and embraced him. She sobbed hard as ever. Lelouch stroked her head.

"I-I was so scared.." she mumbled and buried her face into his shoulder. "I..I thought I was going to die.."

"You're not going to die, Nunnally. I will protect you." Lelouch whisphered. Yes, I will not let anyone die. This time, you will all live. And I will avenge Suzaku..

When the embrace came into an end, Lelouch wiped the tears left in his sister's eyes. "You're safe now, Nunna. Come, we need to find Mother and Father."

Nunnally nodded. "Okay."

...

The White Knight broke the main entrance open. He was met by guards firing bullets at him. As the Dark Lightning Flash, he dodged the bullets with much ease and did a spinning attack. ( *awkward cough* s-s-s-s..XD ) It knocked the soldier on the front line. He used his sword and sliced guard after guard. Once all his targets are being eliminated, he continued moving.

When he arrived at the corridors, his brainwaves reacted. He narrowed his still-golden eyes.

Just what the hell is up with this place?

Hm? I feel a presence coming!

He took out his sword and yelled. "Who's out there!" There were two shadow figures behind the torrent of smoke. He couldn't really make sense out of them, since the outline was so unclear.

The smoke thinned out, revealing a raven-haired young man and chestnust haired girl.

These two..they must be a part of the Royal Family.

"Nunnally, get behind me." Lelouch said. The girl beside him nodded and hid behind him.

"Lelouch..please be careful.." Nunnally whisphered.

"Yes, I will."

The White Knight felt nostalgia running through him. This feeling..could it be..

Throb. Throb.

His brainwaves were getting cranky again. He slightly faltered. Lelouch just watched him.

What's going on with him? Why does it feel like I know him? the prince thought.

Suzaku! the boy's voice echoed inside the cloaked Flash.

Suzaku-san! another child called from within. It was a little girl this time.

Shut up! Just shut up! Leave me alone! the White Knight screamed in his mind.

Run, White Knight. Get away from them.

And so, he stood up and immedietly ran away. Lelouch and Nunnally stared at the retreating figure.

"Lelouch..'' Nunnally said as she held onto his shoulder. "We should conitnue to find Mother..now that we're safe."

"Yeah." Lelouch said. "Let's go." They resumed walking down the corridors. Lelouch's mind still wonders.

That guy..could that be you, Suzaku?

He scrub that thought away and just continue to move on. But the feeling of familiarity never left him.


Author's Notes: ( Long :O )

Okay, this chapter is long enough, I suppose. Originally, I write my notes on the top and bottom. But it would be better if I place them here at the bottom so that, you can get on with the story immedietly. :)

I didn't really explain why did I take so long. Well, let's say that this semester has gotten really tough and I'm a very slow planner sometimes. To tell you guys the truth, I get distracted into stuff sometimes. I play too much minecraft, watching hilarious videos ( I love to laugh. It cures my boredom. But that doesn't mean I'am crazy. I do not laugh for no reason! ) and updating my other stories. I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm really really sorry! I know it's my job to be up-to-date with my stories and I'm not doing a very good job at it.

BTW, about my other Code Geass fantasy story: Dual Naturals: The Awakening of Shadows, I got the next chapter ready but there are some parts that need to be polished. I'm strict on improvising chapters, to myself that is. But sometimes, I'm like: Meh, it's fine XD

I can't promise you guys that I will update this by the end of the week. But I'll promise you that I will finish this story. I still need to edit my adventure fic and plan up a Suzalulu one-shot soon. ( Romance-comedy? Hell yes! But no lemons, of course! ) Got lots of things on my plate, so it will be a very busy day for the next weeks that are about to come. ^^

To the ones who knows Code Geass - Lost Colors: Should I include Rai in this story? I'm asking this, because I really want him to have a role! But I need your help in making this decision. I also need to choose which side should I put him. White side or Dark side? Any suggestions? :3

Please let me know. I really need your assistance! OR you can send me a PM. Leave me a review, if you wish. I always welcome them. :)

Until next time!

~Dark Zero 1718