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"You-You are…!" Lelouch stutters, "It can't be!"
This person looks way too much like his dead sister. Supposedly dead. But how could she be here then? There is no way. He saw her, laying there dead on the floor. Not breathing anymore. But here she is, or at least a person who looks like the exact copy, apart from the wheelchair that is.
The girl smiles brightly and relieved, "Nii-san! It's really you."
"B-But…" purple eyes are wide with shock and disbelief, skin going even paler, "It can't be! N-Nunnally?!"
She smiles, rolling forward to put a hand on one of his though it nearly causes him to jump out of his skin, "Yes, it's me, nii-san. Do you remember me? I missed you so much."
"But you're dead!" Lelouch jumps out of the chair shakily, "I-I saw you! You were dead! And I-I was at your funeral. I grieved. Father said you were killed by terrorists! I – " he rambles on panicking.
Until suddenly a sharp pain rips through his head. With a pained sound his hands shoot up to press against his temples. He sinks to his knees, shutting his eyes tightly. Suzaku hurries over to the other boy, grabbing his shoulders in concern. Nunnally has also rolled closer but from her wheelchair she can't do much.
"What's wrong, Lelouch?" the brunette questions worriedly.
"I – Urgh. It hurts," he breathes out, "My head."
Images flash across his closed eyes. Every new throb in his head sends a new rush of pictures. Are these memories? His memories? But they are so different from what he really remembers. He sees pictures of Suzaku as a younger boy on one of those boring royal balls. Playing with him and Nunnally. Then the day of the shooting. He didn't arrive too late. Nunnally was still alive. He was able to get her to the hospital in time. But going with his feeling he asked the doctors to keep quiet. Groaning, he curls up in a ball as more memories assault him. When the feeling finally abates he opens his eyes carefully past the aching in his head. Only to find himself in Suzaku's arms. During the time he had his eyes closed, the Japanese has pulled the raven in an embrace to comfort him. As their eyes meet both of them blush lightly. Suzaku pulls back and clears his throat.
"Err, sorry. What was that just now?"
The prince also tries to will the red from his pale face, "I-I'm not sure," he coughs and frowns, "It… It was like I suddenly got a second set of memories."
"You remembered it?" Nunnally brightens, the worry about her brother's sudden break down disappearing from her face.
It earns her another frown, "I'm not sure what you mean. But I remember now that you weren't dead when I found you after the attack on the palace. It's like the picture of your… dead body just got overwritten. I took you to the hospital and wanted to hide you from fa-, the emperor. After that everything is blurry. But it's like my whole memories are suddenly clearer," he looks at his hands in confusion, "Like something wrong got righted. What is this? And what happened afterwards? I also remember you, Suzaku, by the way."
The other two exchange a look then the boy turns to look sternly at him, "After the doctors healed Nunnally's worst wounds you called me and my father. We were visiting Britannia at that time so you asked us for help because you knew you could trust us not to tell anything to your… the emperor. You brought us to the hospital, told us what happened and pleaded with us to take Nunnally with us to Japan. None of us really understood why you wanted that but you seemed so desperate so my father agreed. As soon as the medics said we could transport her we left the country with her. I hated leaving you there but you insisted on it," Suzaku looks at him.
Lelouch frowns deeply but nods, "Yes, that sounds about right. It fits my memories… New memories that is," he rubs his temple, "But then why have I been remembering it differently before?"
Nunnally sighs, "None of us is sure. But we think, father rewrote your memories."
"Father did what? He can't do such a thing, does he?" he asks, then groans as another flash assaults him with him being dragged before the emperor, "He did? But how?"
Suzaku hesitates for a moment, then starts to tell the prince everything about the Geass. Lelouch listens interested. He takes it in with surprising composure. Nunnally has put a hand on her brother's shoulder to confirm he is really there, since she can't see him. After the brunette is finished, the prince seems contemplating but inside he is fuming. His hand rises up to take his sister's.
"That bastard! I always thought that there was something fishy about how he tried to keep me on such a short leash. I had to beg for hours just to be allowed here. If it went his way I would have been locked up in the commanding vehicle. Luckily Lloyd isn't one to follow the rules either," he growls, squeezing the girl's hand.
Suzaku looks at the other boy understandingly, "I know."
"Is that the reason you became Zero? Because you hate the emperor and Britannia for what they did to Japan and Nunnally," Lelouch asks, fixing his eyes on emerald.
The Japanese nods, "It was part of the reason," then unconsciously he turns towards Lelouch, softly stretching out a hand to the other's pale cheek, "But what finally convinced me to take action was when I saw you on TV. How you were talking for the empire. You looked so empty. And I saw that the emperor was using everyone, including his own children. It disgusted me even more so I decided to finally do something. It couldn't go on like that any longer. Nunnally supported me as long as I wouldn't harm you. So I turned into Zero, became the leader of the small terrorist group and made them to the Black Knights they are today," his fingers are just so touching the other's skin.
In all honesty he is not sure what he is doing there. And he is worried that Lelouch will react badly. But the prince surprises him. He doesn't move an inch, letting the Japanese touch his face, instead looks at the other boy. Becoming a bit bolder, the brunette lays a full hand against the other's cheek, thumb stroking along the high cheekbone. For once he really regrets wearing gloves. When Lelouch closes his eyes, Suzaku breathes in and leans forward slightly. But in that moment Nunnally giggles.
"Sorry to break your moment, but isn't there anything more important right now?"
With a blush on their cheeks both boys shoot away again. Lelouch coughs and Suzaku rubs the back of his neck. Then the cloaked boy stands up.
"For now I will leave you two alone. Reconcile with each other. You have been seperated for a long time. I still have things to sort out with the Black Knights. Apparently Britannia is finally starting their move. Lelouch, please think about what we told you today. I can swear all we said is true. And I know, I'm repeating myself, but I want to ask you again to join our side. Maybe your opinion is different now. I will be back tomorrow," he turns to the girl, "And Nunnally just call Sayoko, she will take you home. I will come later today."
"Sure, Suzaku," she smiles at him, then rolls over and reaches for his hand, "And thank you so much for all of this."
"You're more than welcome," he smiles back.
"No, indeed. I have to thank you as well," Lelouch says absentmindedly.
The Japanese only smiles softly before turning and heading out of the door, putting his mask back on in the process. The rest of the day he spends with a smile on his face. The only thing that worries him is the britannian forces gathering again. Apparently they are done with waiting. Maybe Charles has decided that sacrificing Lelouch is now worth it.
When he returns home this day, Nunnally is giddily rolling around the house, making their maid smile. He ruffles the girl's hair but then sends her off to bed. She only goes after he tucks her in. Suzaku can't help but await the next day and with that Lelouch's answer with anticipation. He sincerely hopes that the prince's opinion has changed now.
That's it for today. Thanks for reading.
I know, it's short, but I shouldn't be writing at the moment to begin with so please bear with it.
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