Mantineus-I was withholding this just in case anyone else had not yet read it and wanted another chapter. So…Two against none, this is now born.

Thank you all to whom voted during my poll! The results were:

Rolo: 3

Suzaku: 3

Kallen: 1

Now; a normal person might make it both of them…But I'm not normal!(does his hyena laugh)! It shall be up to me now. Oh, and for the person whom voted for Kallen; Please write me, I'll write you one. Just give me a small prompt.(i.e. lemon, no lemon, drama, etc.).

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Suzaku had placed his focus back on the monitor, watching as Lelouch and Rolo talk about something, not really caring what is being said, but all about the black haired boy whom was talking right now.

"Someday, Lelouch." Suzaku said to himself. "Someday."

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Rolo could not help but be happy whenever he was with his brother. Though, granted, they were not really brothers. But being a boy whom was never loved, it was addicting to actually have a taste of it.

"Rolo," Lelouch said, trying to rouse the assassin from his thoughts.

"Oh," Rolo said. "What is it, brother?"

"I will be gone for a while." Lelouch said. "Do you think you can deal with being by yourself?"

Rolo nodded, trying to cover up his disappointment. Though granted he knew Lelouch would leave Ashford, and he was normally on his own in the past…And since he regained his memories, it was only natural that he would do the same thing now. He just(secretly) hoped that he would be able to come, too. They were allies now, after all. And after pretending for so long he could no longer stand being alone.

"Good luck, brother." Rolo said.

Lelouch smiled arrogantly.

"Don't worry, Rolo." He said. "Anything of this caliber does not pose as much of a problem. But I may still have to stay there to make sure no one messes up."

Rolo nodded again. Jealousy creeping up on him. Thinking of why these fools were more important to Lelouch than himself. Granted, most were actual soldiers…But most were renegade elevens fighting for something far bigger than themselves. Why couldn't he take him there? He was an assassin with a spotless record…, up until now that is. But he did not ask. He knew, deep down, that Lelouch would not like that. And it meant the world to the assassin to see his brother happy.

"Walk with me." Lelouch ordered, standing up and began walking towards the door that led to the hall.

Rolo quietly stood up and followed suit behind his brother.

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Suzaku stood and stormed off. He saw enough, making him happy at the prospect that Rolo appeared miserable. But, sadly, he had to go. Knight duty was priority right now. Lelouch would remain single until tomorrow.

Rolo waited patiently in his bedroom. His eyes on the locket that was wrapped around his cell. His face void of emotions.

'What was the last thing Lelouch gave you besides a promotion?' Rolo thought bitterly. 'I know he loves you. But he loves me more. I have a use for him…Unlike you.'

His thoughts continued on in that tangent, proving his victory over the Knight over-and-over again.

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Hell had opened up in Rolo's mind. Thoughts of Lelouch lying dead or dying on the battlefield filled his head. Days passed and Lelouch did not return to him. The news did not say that Zero was dead. But that did little to relieve his mind. The battle was rough; Knightmare frames on both sides fought so close it seemed almost supernatural that neither machine's had scratches.

The cameras showed the whole battle, but the scenes flashed around; showing Kallen's Knightmare slashing through Britannian forces; The Lancelot tearing through the Black Knight ranks like paper and then the broadcast cut off. No message from Zero. But that was three days ago. The battle was over; neither side taking victory.

Suzaku stood in a brig. He knew not where he was. Once he surrendered, he was blindfolded, gagged, and knocked out. Two of those three things Suzaku was sure got Lelouch off…And if not from the creepy yaoi girl fetish, then from the embarrassment he unconsciously endured.

"Good morning." Zero said, causing the boy to jump.

"Jeez!" Suzaku shouted. "Why'd you do that, L-"

"I wanted to enquire why you ordered your men to retreat and then surrender." Zero interrupted him, knowing he was going to say his name. The security devices would have picked it up and then everyone would know.

"You were right." Suzaku lied. "Your way is the better way."

Lelouch did not smirk under his helmet.

"Tell me the truth, Suzaku." Lelouch snapped. "You do not give up your ideals so easily. You are a stubborn fool and a bit of an idiot; you are the embodiment of Mr. Rightious."

"Then why am I surrendering myself and asking to join you?" The Eleven asked.

Lelouch was stumped. There were no tracking devices on him, no explosives. He did not carry any weapons since he rode in a Knightmare. None of the usual tricks were involved. Suzaku's angle was lost on him.

"I love you, Lelouch." Suzaku whispered.

Lelouch's eyes widened.

"What?" He asked startled.

Suzaku lifted his head and smiled: "I love you."

Lelouch calmed down. He did not say a word in reply.

"Say something." Suzaku calmly pleaded.

"So you gave up your freedom out of love, Suzaku?" He asked sternly.

Suzaku's head lowered once more. Tears threatening to fall.

"You really are a fool."

"So I guess you love Rolo then." Suzaku said.

"No," Was the cold reply. "I do not love either of you. There is another word that describes me feelings for the both of you."

"What?" Suzaku asked, a sliver of hope brightening his eyes.

"Lust." He spoke it in a hushed whisper. It sounded like the wind. Barely audible for the cameras and recording devices that were about the room. It also made for a dramatic effect which suited the dramatic boy's purpose.

With that Zero walked out.

Suzaku was not fooled. He was exactly where he was before he had confessed to Zero. There was a difference between love and lust; and for Lelouch this was no different. Love meant they would live…Lust meant they were expendable.

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Rolo jumped for joy when Lelouch called him that morning, telling him that he would return this afternoon.

"Yes, brother." Rolo said happily into his cell. "I'll be at the aquarium awaiting your return!"

He waited there, staring down into the clear blue water. Watching the aquatic life swim by, waiting for a Knightmare to surface.

He was accustomed to waiting. There were missions that required for him to wait(this present mission with Lelouch was one) hours until his prey entered their homes. But he could not stand it right now. He twitched and paced around the tank.

Lelouch had Suzaku in his knightmare, said Eleven's hands were tied behind his back.

"Suzaku," Lelouch said, his voice conveying sultry acid. "I want you to get out first."

Suzaku scoffed and turned his head.

"You still don't trust me?"

Lelouch nodded. Not one to vocally admit his weakness.

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Rolo smiled once he saw the shadow rise from the water.

"Welcome back, brother." He said lovingly, a smile on his face.

But his smile shattered. The person to come out of the Knightmare was Suzaku!

The assassin's mind raced with thoughts.

'The Eleven forced Lelouch to call me so that when he showed up he could kill me himself!' Rolo thought. 'He killed Lelouch and now wants me dead! Well he isn't going to succeed. I will kill him first!'

He froze time, not noticing that his beloved brother was in the process of climbing out of the Knightmare. He raced towards the Knight and once the affects of his geass wore off he plunged his knife into Suzaku's gut, surprising the Eleven.

"I…Idiot." Suzaku stammered, his life pooling on the floor. His body following after it.

"Rolo." A voice cut through the assassin's mind.

Slowly, Rolo turned and faced Lelouch. He wore a broken smile. A smile of a psycho, crazed, relieved, he reminded Lelouch of Mao for a split second.

"Oh, thank god!" Rolo said, running towards his brother.

He embraced the prince, crying into his school uniform.

"I was so worried, brother." Rolo said into his brother's fabric. "I thought that you had died! And then you called…I was so happy! But then I saw Suzaku come out of your Knightmare, his hands behind his back. I thought the worst!"

Lelouch stood there. Nervous. It was clear to him that his brother was not of the right mind. Obviously from fear. And…Something else that he could not quite place.

"It is okay, Rolo." Lelouch said. "He had surrendered to me and confessed both of your feelings."

Rolo gasped and looked up with worried eyes. He did not know what he would do if Lelouch rejects his feelings. Then Suzaku would have been right. He loved neither of them. He doubted that he could live if that were to happen.

"I told him that I loved you." Lelouch half lied. He did tell Suzaku that both were of his lust. Lust and love were different yet almost exactly the same. And they were 'brothers'; love would have to be present anyway, right?

Rolo smiled up at his brother and hugged him tighter, nestling his head on his right shoulder.

"If you don't mind, Rolo." Lelouch said. "But I am tired. Do you mind if I leave you here to deal with Suzaku's body as I rest?"

Rolo smiled.

"Of course." He said. "Go on, brother. Leave everything to me."

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Rolo kicked Suzaku's body into the water. He watched as fish became interested from the smell of blood. He smiled.

'I won,' He thought, his face breaking out into a triumphant, manic smile.

'I won!' A triumphant laugh. It sounded manic, just like his smile.

'I won!' He laughed as fish began nibbling on his flesh.

'I won!' He smiled brighter as thoughts of Lelouch and his future together.

'I won!' He could no longer retain himself. He had to mock his rival outright!

"I won!" He shouted, his voice echoing throughout the abandoned aquarium. "I won!"(1)

It struck him that Suzaku had called him an idiot. But then he shook it off for the fact that he had surrendered to Zero, his hands were bound; he had killed him for no reason other than his frazzled mind. The Knight probably joined Zero's side, too. Hoping to be at least useful to the boy he loved.

"You could never be useful to Lelouch, Suzaku!" Rolo shouted down into the depths at Suzaku. "Not like I can!"

And now he could be more useful than just a tool for Lelouch to use in war. He could help him vent his frustration, console him, and just plain be there for him.

"I won!" He smiled in triumph. He stood there for a few minutes, watching the fish nibble away at the Eleven that he had vanquished.

He left in order for him to take a nap with his brother. Throughout his ambulation; one thought repeated in his mind, keeping the smile plastered onto his face.

'I won.'

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I'll have you know that If Suzaku would have won he would have done the same thing.

Mantineus-So, did I mess with your minds throughout this fic? I hope so. And yes, I did consider having them both be paired with Lelouch(hence the lust bit) but I knew, deep in my heart, it would not have worked in this story. I had considered Suzaku as victor…, But then I reverted back to Rolo because I thought of that pretty little ending and nothing for Suzaku. Nothing against LelouchxSuzakuxLelouch or ZeroxSuzakuxZero.

I hope you've enjoyed this!