Chapter 10: Adonis and Belle

Adonis and Belle

Summary - Lelouch returns to Ashford Academy with a girl he met on the road. The Geass Order has developed their own Knightmare Frames.

-Area 11, Tokyo Settlement, Celestius Villa-

August 14 2017 a.t.b

7:30 PM, Monday

Within the outskirts of the Tokyo Settlement, Maiko was walking on a straight road deep within a forest alone by herself; she didn't bother taking any kind of transportation since her home not far away from the Ashford Academy. The road and forest she is in is very dark and very silent but fortunately street lights enlighten the road; allowing her to see if there is any danger ahead. At the end of the road is a fountain that is a perfect replica of the Fontaines de la Concorde of France, behind is her home, the Celestius Villa.

The Celestius Villa (AN: This is the Villa Savoye in our world) is named after Celestius, the major follower of Pelagius. Since their original home, the Yukimura Mansion was destroyed during the war; Charles gave them a new home for them within the outskirts of Tokyo as a payment for the damage done. It has multitude of rooms since it was built to house a large family.

It didn't take long for Maiko to reach the fountain, she leaned towards the water to see if there are any leaves that were carried by the wind landed again, and there were many. She likes keeping this fountain clean since this is her most favoured decoration in the villa ever since she was a child.

After a minute, she removed a total of 10 dried leaves and dumps it in a nearby trashcan beside the fountain. Now she walked around the fountain and walked towards the black gate of the Villa where she is greeted by the 2 guards on their posts at the gates.

"Welcome home Mistress Maiko."

"I shall open the gates for you." he said as he pressed a switch which slides the electric gate to the wall.

"Thank you Yahiro and Hiroto." Maiko looked at them as she walked inside.

The two human guards are one of the very few humans aware that the Yukimura family is actually the Prominent Astaroth Family of the Tenno's Great Houses.

She walked in the spacious field of myriad grasses within the walls of their lavished home as she snorted the cold wind blowing from east. Their villa is surrounded by a garden of multiple flowers accompanied by a few exotic trees, making their home quite beautiful even for those of Britannian nobles living in the settlement.

When Maiko was halfway from the villa, a blue light suddenly flashed from the left, radiating towards her skin. The light brightened the entire left side of her body but she isn't even flinching as the light is dazzling her eye. When the light died, she turned her head towards the direction and saw her brother, Ryuto Yukimura.

Ryuto Yukimura (He looks just like Natsu Dragneel from the Anime: Fairy Tail) is Maiko's fraternal twin brother. He has a slightly tanned skin tone, a dark purple hair, and red purple eyes like hers. Currently he is wearing a plain white T-Shirt, black jeans and a pair of white sneakers. His aura and eyes are illuminating in a blue colour. Aside from him, she can see a crystal Golem (AN: the one on dark souls) at least 3 meters away from him. The Golem is glowing in a blue faint light since there is a presence of energy inside. The two are facing each other with their fists clenched and their legs readied to push them.

"Looks like he told that crystal Golem to fight him… again." she sighs, knowing that Ryuto has a cocky and boastful personality. Just last month, Ryuto has learned how to create crystal Golems out of his own energy. Then for the last 5 weeks he used this new ability to create Golems and make them either fight each other or fight him for entertainment or training.

Ryuto made a smile before they charged at each other, the Golem slammed its clenched right hand at the ground but was dodged by Ryuto who jumped and ran straight on the arm. When he reached the shoulder, he drove his fist downward, delivering a mountain levelling punch before jumping off the Golem. The tremendous force he delivered caused a very large crack, which quickly grew and encompass its entire hand before being shattered into huge fragments. The Golem didn't even flinch at the things he did because living constructs like it exists without self-preservation.

"Welcome home sis." Ryuto said when he sees his newly arrived sister before turning his head back at the Golem only to see that it seemingly vanished, when he looked at the sky he sees the Golem 500 ft. above with its left feet aimed at him. As the Golem charged downwards to his master, Ryuto places his hands in front, just like he is holding a pole, and generates a blue light before being shaped to a thin long object. When the light disappeared, a crystal Naginata is seen being held by him.

"Huuuaa."

Ryuto threw the crystal Naginata at the Golem, through his strength the weapon sped upward faster than a bullet. The weapon then pierces the Golem's chest and the blade erupts from its back, causing many tiny shards of crystals to scatter and twinkled when the moonlight shined on them. The energy inside the construct also erupts from the body as a ray of light. No that its energy is released, the Golem stopped glowing and is broke into large chunks of crystals, these chunks quickly explode into bright tiny particles in the night sky.

-Ashford Academy-

-Student Council Dorm-

Shirley was alone in the balcony gazing her eyes towards the night sky in the state of boredom; her forearms are placed in the white-painted marble balustrade.

"I wish that Lulu and Nunnally would visit us again" She whispered.

Then a bright blue flash appeared within the horizon where the orange haired girl's stare is rested. Then tiny twinkling particles emerged as its remnants .Shirley noticed this immediately and she didn't even have to move her eyes.

"WOW!" the boredom of the girl was quickly replaced by amazement at the flash which she taught to be fireworks "Beautiful fireworks . . . I wonder what kind?"

Looking down at the Academy, even though there were no students present, Shirley can see them at the windows and balconies of their respective dorms, amazed at the spectacular flash just like her.

Unknown to them, the flash and the particles are not remnants of any fireworks, but a Crystal Golem that was destroyed.

-Celestius Villa-

"I'm home." Maiko entered the house with her brother. Both walls and ceilings are painted in white, referencing to her family's surname which means "Snow Village". Placed on the floor are series of square-shaped cerulean tiles reflects whatever is the image above them.; the first thing she ever does was walked towards the stairs; when she reached the 5th step she stopped when she felt the presence of her mother who came out of the kitchen.

"How is school?" turning around, the young maiden spots her smiling mother standing on the floor wearing a blue nightgown.

"It's great Mom." she expressed her thoughts to her mother "The academic institution of Humans are slightly different than ours."

Her mother's name is Kagome Astaroth, the 3rd wife of her father. She was originally known as Kagome Gremory, a child of Jonathan Gremory, head of the Gremory family. She has a dark brown hair, Tyrian purple eyes and white skin, Maiko has a huge resemblance to her mother.

"At last your home my dear daughter." turning her body she sees her father, Daisuke Astaroth, slowly stepping down at the stairs. A worried look is visible in his face "Why didn't you called me or your mother when you were about to go home?" when the statement is finished he was now in front of his daughter.

Daisuke has a dark purple hair, slightly tanned skin and brown eyes. He's currently wearing a pyjama just like her mother. He has over 5 wives consisting of both nobles and commoners in the Tenno society. He has a thick goatee that connects to his side burns.

By looking at her parents they are exactly 30 years old, but chronologically her father is 45 and her mother is 50. The Cellular Senescence of a Tenno rapidly decreases upon they became 30, allowing them to be biologically immortal.

"You don't need to worry father." she placed a hand on his shoulder as she looked directly into his eyes and confirmed that he is indeed worried for her sake "I returned home safe." she remembered those 5 men she just recently killed in self-defence. "You can't let him know about that incident Maiko, have you forgotten about your father's scolding" through her thoughts she reminded herself.

Daisuke lets out a sigh, indicating that he agrees that everything is fine now "Alright. But next time call me if you are ever coming home."

"OK, dear everything is fine now, so get to sleep. You looked stressed again." Kagome said to her husband.

"I'll be going to my room now." Maiko said as she walked past her father and walked straight to her room. She's already feeling sleepy and desires to rest as soon as she reached her home. It didn't take long for her to finally reach the top of the stairs; it wasn't exhausting for her despite being exhausted at the Academy. Turning right to a hallway, she passed through a series of doors, each with a name embedded on top of a peephole, until she stops at a one which has her name written on it. She opened the door but before stepping inside, Maiko pressed the light switch just beside wall, giving her an enlightened view of the entire bedroom. She could've done this after she got in but the brown-haired beauty prefers to do this first other than trample over something again.

The bedroom was large but only few furnitures occupy the space. The most noticeable is a King-sized Bed facing a Flat-screen TV that was attached on the wall, a black Grand Piano facing a wide wall made out of a single large glass, allowing the moonlight to freely pass and enlighten the floor if the lights within are off. The wall and ceiling has a similar colour to the house but the floor contains black tiles.

"Better get off from this clothes." Maiko unbuttoned her uniform and unzipped her skirt, letting them fall to the floor, revealing her white laced strapless bra, each cup has a design of a snowflake, and panties of the same colour. She walked towards the wooden closet shifted to a white babydoll nightgown; she didn't bother to place her uniform in their Laundry since she's very tired and requires a good uninterrupted sleep.

After putting it on, Maiko went towards the bed and covers herself with its blanket. As she placed her glasses on the nearby table, she sees her necklace.

"My necklace, It looks like I forgot to wear it." she muttered as she grabbed her necklace, it was composed of pearls and the symbol of the Astaroth Family, a white snowflake with sharp edges. Even though her glasses are not on her face, she can clearly see it since she's only near-sighted.

Gazing at jewellery as it reflects the moonlight towards her angelic face, a memory flashed upon her mind.

Flashback Begins

-Undisclosed Location-

In one of the dozen balconies built all-over the palace, a 5-year-old Maiko was standing on a chair while her arms are placed upon the balustrade as she gazed upon the huge garden surrounding the palace. Built on a small island within a large body of lake, the size of the palace is 210,000 square metres, encompassing 2/3 of the island while the rest is a large garden filled with grasses and different kinds of flowers and trees known only to the Tennos. A kilometre long beam bridge connects with the nearby land to enable ground-based entry. Both the palace and the bridge are coloured white.

"There you are Maiko." turning around she saw her father Daisuke Astaroth, without any facial hair, standing motionlessly as he looked at her with a small smile engraved in his face. His hands behind his waist, seemingly holding something.

"DADDY! THERE YOU ARE!" the child's face showed both joy and cheer as she ran towards her parent with her arms opened wide for a hug. Daisuke chuckles as he complied by kneeling and doing the same.

"Hooowwwws my birthday girl?" he asked as his smile now shows his pearly white teeth. He looks at the rectangular object he holds in his hand that is her birthday present for his daughter.

"Did you bring my birthday present like you promised?" Maiko lets go of the hug and looks at the confident eyes of her father.

"How can I forget." he showed his right arm to her, holding a black rectangular object that contains something. Maiko's eyes and mouth are already widening as she predicts that it contains something beautiful "Happy birthday Maiko!" he opened the object revealing an extravagant and expensive-looking jewellery, the chain is made out of pearls and the symbol of the Astaroth clan, which is slightly bigger than the pearls.

"IT'S BEAUTIFUL!" she shrieked upon discovering what the present is. Daisuke laugh at her reaction.

"I know right sweetie. In fact… I made this little present by myself." he admitted.

"Thank you daddy!" she giggled as she grabbed the necklace from her father's hand and places it on her neck. Maiko, at first, thought that the symbol would reach her chest but instead it reached her belly "It's long" she commented as she kept the smile in her face.

"I meant that to be long so that even if you become a big girl… it will still suit you." Daisuke uttered.

Maiko grabbed the snowflake symbol and looked at it with such amazement, her eyes seemingly flashing as it locked with the symbol, its white surface gleams the light right through her purple eyes.

Flashback Ends

Maiko's mind returned back to reality as she felt her body begging her to sleep. She then returned the necklace back on the table with the intention of wearing it tomorrow as she placed her heavy head on the soft pillow before finally shutting her eyes.

-Chinese Federation, Geass Order, In a Military Warehouse-

"So these are the Knightmare Frames you designed."

Within the military warehouse. V.V and Marsrin gazes at the Knightmare Frames standing intact in front of them, these were the first batch ever created. V.V took a few steps forward, narrowing his eyes as he focuses them at the small words engrave in the Y-shaped part in the machine's chest, thankfully the lights from the ceiling helped aided him.

"O-001 Paladin (AN: it's the GNZ-005 Garazzo that has a conical cockpit on the back, Bring Stabity's colour, in Gundam 00)" he spoke softly. Marsrin then stepped beside him with his making a V-shaped sign since his hands are holding each other; to be precise he's in the director's right side. He is looking at the machines one by one as he makes a quick and careful examination with his brown eyes to see if there's a single scratch or stain present in them, not wanting to show any kind of bad impression at his creations.

"So far our engineers were able to create ten of them at the short amount of time available yesterday, nine, however, stand before since one is being test piloted by one of our most talented soldiers." the Head Scientist proudly proclaimed as he gestured his left hand at the Paladins. While his other gave V.V the manual, then he started reading it.

The O-001 Paladin is 4.58 m high, slightly taller and wider than Britannia's Sutherland or Gloucester. It has spikes on its head, shoulders, knuckles and sharp fingers in the arm. With two spherical shoulders, the left has an in-built red epaulet, making it look like a shield or something else. Strangely, the Knightmares doesn't have any Landspinners

"It doesn't possess any Landspinners." V.V asked when he noticed that it doesn't possess any. He has never seen any Knightmare like it.

"It's because the 3 diamond-like object on the bottom of the cockpit. It's one of the technologies we copied from the Mainframe of the Camelot via Espionage; I thought that it would be good if I install that device to the Paladin since it would give a significant boost to its combat performance. The diamond glows green every time the device is active, but I improve ours to be four times agile than the ordinary Float system the Britannian Military has developed."

After the explanation V.V opened the manual, instantly seeing the schematics of the Paladin. He saw that the cockpit is very small.

"Why are the Float System and Yggdrasil Drive located in the Cockpit? Should those explain why those the cockpit looks like a cone?" he asked as he pointed at the dark purple cockpit with a heavy violet tint.

"Good question." The scientist took a moment to clear his voice after the very long explanation he made. "In times of danger where the Paladin is only mere moments from being destroyed, the cockpit can detach itself before flying away through the use of the Float system to ensure the pilot's escape and return alive and bring back the combat experience they accumulated for increased combat efficiency. The Float system and the Yggdrasil drive are the most expensive parts to build for the construction of a Knightmare; I placed both in the cockpit, so we can decrease the cost of building a new body."

V.V can't help but agree. "You know you got a point about that; placing the most expensive and vital parts of a Knightmare at its cockpit to minimize the construction cost for the new body. Why didn't the Britannian Military thought about making such an idea?"

Marsrin mused himself "Maybe I'm smarter than all of their brains combined?" this statement earned a chuckle from V.V, he really finds it funny.

"Yeah I think so." V.V continued his chuckle

Now that is was explained, the Director regained his former self and asked another question in a soft tone, further displaying his interest in the Knightmare "What about that red object in the left shoulder?" now his attention was focused at the epaulet.

Marsrin pointed his finger at that part "That is just a mere protection for what's inside." he leaned down further to the manual before flipping a few pages from the body schematics, stopping at the page where the schematics the left shoulder is.

"The epaulet slides up revealing a circular Blaze Luminous emitter that encases the entire Knightmare in a sphere. I increased the power output to 400% for prolonged use in case of being overwhelmed. However the Blaze Luminous I made creates a red colour instead of green."

"And that is because why?" V.V asked. He has seen green Blaze Luminous but he has never seen any in red. What is the effect of the red colour that the green doesn't have.

"After extensive amounts of research, I found out that if red particles were applied in the Blaze Luminous it can halve the amount of force it received, unlike the green which absorbs the energy proportional to the total force. This is ability is very useful since the Paladins are a High Mobility Close Quarters Combat Knightmare Frame." from what sees, the director is intrigued as always in his works, both old and new. Marsrin has proven himself to be the best scientist one can have.

V.V flipped a few pages until he found the Armaments section of the Manual where he started skimming the descriptions about the weapons.

The manual says that it has Slash Harkens, Vulcans, Hadron spikes and Hadron claws.

The Slash Harkens are mounted in the hips, these can exert more tension at a short amount of time thus increasing the pulling power for both offensive and defensive purposes.

Vulcans, unlike the two below, are 2 conventional low-calibre wrist-mounted weapons with a high rate of fire. Though it is less powerful and has a short magazine size, it has can fire up to 10 rounds/sec and has armour piercing shells. Also its range is slightly longer than the assault rifles of a Sutherland.

The Hadron spikes mounted on the head, hands and shoulders of the Paladin can be covered with a thin layer of Hadron particles. Allowing them to be used as potent close combat weapons; the spikes mounted all over the body also have a similar function. As these blades and spikes can be weaponized quickly and do not need any preparatory actions, they are highly effective during combat.

Hadron claws are the main close range weapon of this Knightmare, each finger is housed with a hadron generator, which explains why its fingers are slightly long than those of any Knightmare. When activated, Hadron particles are released from the tip of the fingers which then it emits a positron field to condense and hold these particles in the form of a blade. When in contact with another surface, the positron field breaks and releases the condensed particles directly onto the contact surface.

"It's quite powerful. I think that one is enough to par with a battalion of Knightmares."

"They're downsides however." V.V stopped whatever he's reading in the manual and looked directly at Marsrin.

"The total cost for the construction of a single Paladin is equal to those of a Britannian Carrier-Battleship." V.V was surprised upon learning how expensive the Knightmare is. He knows that a single Carrier-Battleship costs about 79.5 million pounds to build. The total Net Income of the Order's Front Corporations is about 200 million per week, meaning that only 2 Paladins can be built. "Another is that if the cockpit detaches itself, the Hadron particles circulating the Knightmare will become unstable, causing the body to explode."

"So these Knightmare Frames are not only Powerhouses but driven bombs as well." the immortal child described each of this Knightmare as a 'Powerhouse' for their overpowered weaponry and abilities.

Marsrin just nodded at him "Now that we have our Knightmares. You can give me the battalion I wanted right?" for a few moments he heard nothing from V.V until he smiled. He planned on giving Marsrin something greater.

"You have done well in creating these Knightmares. You did a very good job." he praised Marsrin. "As a reward I should give you something greater than you wanted." this caught all of Marsrin's attention. "I have decided to make you the General as payment for all the work you did." Marsrin was astonished, instead of giving him what he want, the Director gave him Something higher. With this rank he is now the most powerful man in the military. With this rank he has absolute authority over the ones below him.

"Thank you Director." Marsrin simply said as he returned his gaze at the machines he designed while V.V turned around and walks to the exit. He was about to exit but not before asking Marsrin about something.

"I almost forgot. How's our prisoner?" he asked without caring to look back.

"He still hasn't relieved from the painful procedure I did, but the results happened instantaneously after the insertion of the chemical compound. After that I ordered the guards to return him back to a the cell where his wife and child are placed." Marsrin expressed as he preoccupied himself double checking the manual yet pleased at the immediate effect of the compound on one of the captured escapee.

V.V chuckled in amusement. "Oh yeah." he muttered his mantra as he made a small smile "Have the Spectre readied tomorrow night, Charles informed me that the boy is suited to be a member of the Britannian Special Honorary Foreign Legion, we'll deliver him to their base tomorrow night."

"And what he resists?" the brown haired scientist and General asked his superior. He is convinced that the prisoner won't follow their wishes that easily.

V.V made a devilish grin in his face, clearly having a solution for such problem in his mind.

"I have ways Marsrin… I have ways." with that he departed the warehouse.

-Area 11, Tokyo Settlement, Celestius Villa-

August 15 2017 a.t.b

7:30 AM, Tuesday

The sound of birds chirping and flying together can be heard and seen all over the villa as the sun shone bright upon the grasses and trees. Fresh air provided by the plants for everything crawling, jumping or flying in the area. In the doorway of the villa, the Bespectacled Brunette wearing the Ashford Academy's uniform opened the door.

"Bye mom." Maiko closed the door of the villa as she walks away. She didn't bother to ride in the car her father offered but instead preferred to walk.

Yahiro and Hiroto opened the gates for her again just like last night, allowing her to exit the villa and walked through the empty road towards the prestigious Ashford Academy where she will begin her second day at the illustrious school.

-Near Ashford-

Earlier this morning Lelouch vi Britannia, 11th prince of the Holy Britannian Empire and 17th heir to the throne snuck out of the palace with an intent on going to Ashford all by himself, he decided to not bring any security, not even his absolutely loyal right-hand Jeremiah Gottwald, with him since he observed that it is riskier since they will only increase the suspicion of the surrounding people in the surroundings. It's good that he kept his casual clothes since he chose to go with the plan to wear a disguise instead. His disguise consisted of a black cap with the flag of Britannia on the crown, black sunglasses, a plain black T-shirt inside an unzipped brown jacket, black skinny jeans and finally sneakers, which is completely ironic since Lelouch never engages in any form of physical activity.

Currently he was in 3-way road intersection within a residential district close to Ashford; he just has to walk through a few streets to get there. The street he is currently in is completely devoid of any civilians but cars do pass occasionally. The sounds he can only hear are the chirping and flapping of the birds along with the cool breeze of the wind.

"Wonder what happened in Ashford while I was gone?"

He asked himself as he stepped aside as a stray cat ran straight to him while being chased by a bulldog wearing a silver collar. The dog's owner followed his pet.

"LYLE COME BACK!" the frantic owner, who appears to be in his early 20s, chased his pet dog, carrying his chain at his hands.

Ignoring them, Lelouch continued his walk.

"I wonder how the Ashfords are doing; I heard that Ruben resurrected the now defunct Ashford Foundation, with the help of his title of course."

Lelouch then remembered Milly and Shirley, both of them should be worrying about him since he was shot and nearly bled to death. Panic and worry were the only emotions carved in their faces just before he passed out.

"I hope those two are OK after these days. I guess I'll find out when I get there."

While walking, a girl suddenly appeared in front of him from the road in his left, surprising him. It was late for him to react as the girl turned her head towards him and is surprised as much as he is. Lelouch collides at her and also tripped his feet causing his body to fall forward; he didn't even have enough time to get a view at the girl.

"WHOA!"

"OH MY GOD!"

These were the respective thoughts of the prince and the girl while they were halfway from the ground. Both they crashed at the concreted floor with their bodies touching each other. The girl groaned at the pain in her back while Lelouch does the same when his face unfortunately crashed on the concrete knocking his glasses and cap off, making him identifiable to anyone and what's worse is that he's not aware of this. He lifted his head and looked at the girl who does the same.

Lelouch sees that the girl is a bespectacled brunette with a beautiful face bearing a pair of Tyrian purple eyes. He examined her facial features with a critical eye and identifies this girl as Japanese, much to his surprise.

It was just a normal day for Maiko until a boy crashed at her, causing both of them to fall the ground. She could have prevented this from happening through her sharp senses but her mind was preoccupied with thoughts. Looking at him she sees that the cap and sunglasses are gone, revealing his handsome face along with his ebony hair and purple eyes. Such physical traits are the trademarks of one of the many children of Emperor Charles zi Britannia of the Holy Britannian Empire.

"Prince Lelouch." she muttered upon recognizing him.

Lelouch gasped at this. How did she discover his identity... Unless. Lelouch came to a realization as he saw his cap and sunglasses were on the floor beside the girl's head. He looked down to his chest when he felt something soft being pushed at it. The girl also looked at her own since something flat was pushed at her.

Their eyes widened and their cheeks blushed upon realizing that their individual chests are attached to each other. Lelouch immediately rose from the ground, embarrassed by the fact that his body touched her soft chest.

"I'm sorry... I'm so sorry I-I didn't mean to." he apologized from to the girl despite his cheeks are still red as she rose from the ground.

"It's alright." Maiko made a smile as a simple sign of assurance that she wasn't mad. Lelouch sees that she is wearing Ashford Academy's uniform with the addition of a white necklace with a snowflake reaching the centre of her chest. He noticed that she has a very buxom body; he has to admit her breasts are larger than Milly's.

"Since when did Ashford Academy accepted the Japanese to enrol in their school?" He thought as the girl removes any dirt in her uniform.

"I can't help but notice that you're wearing an Ashford Academy Uniform. How did you managed to enrol there despite your status as Japanese?" he asked after she's done cleaning her uniform.

"Headmistress Milly Ashford approved after I passed the entrance test."

Lelouch is surprised as he wasn't expecting to hear that news from her. "What! Milly's the Academy's new Headmistress, then what happened to Ruben?" It was then where he remembered that Ruben has become the Ashford Foundation's chairman again after 7 years and made his son the Chief Administrative Officer in the Board of Directors; which in turn left the Headmaster's office for Milly since she's the only remaining Ashford in there. With her in charge, he's sure that her parties and festivals will become more chaotic and rampant than before.

"I see." he voiced his understanding. "Anyway I'm also going to Ashford to visit my friends, can I join your walk?" he suggested causing him to earn a smile from the girl.

"It is an honour your highness." she bowed her head as a sign of respect to the prince.

"Thank you but please, call me Lelouch." he smiled back, assuring her that he can call him with his name "May I ask your name, please?" he asked in a polite manner.

"Maiko Yukimura." was her simple answer.

He was taken aback upon hearing the surname 'Yukimura'. Of course everyone in the Imperial Family was required to know about their full history, which includes everything about the Yukimura Family. From what he'd heard from his mother, years prior her apparent 'death' at Aries Villa, the Yukimura Family is a ninja clan that annihilated the entire Spanish Fleet inbound to Britain during Queen Elizabeth's reign. It's because of them that the empire that controls a third of the planet and the ones that govern it still exists today.

"Alright Maiko, I think we should be going now since I presume that classes…" he moved his face upwards to the sun rising from the east before moving to his lanky shadow, judging by the position of the celestial body and the length of his shadow. Using his intelligence, he calculated that the time is 7:45 AM "Start fifteen minutes from now."

"I you say so your high-" she held her tongue back before saying the right thing "Lelouch." she resumed her walk with Lelouch beside her, who just picked his cap and sunglasses from the ground then putting them in their respective places of his head, concealing his identity once again.

It's been a few minutes since Maiko met him, she wanted to engage in a conversation with the prince beside her but she has neither the courage nor will to do so, not even attempting to look at him. The black haired prince-in-disguise noticed this since they started to walk however; it's only natural when there is someone especially royalty is beside them.

"How does it feel to be the first Japanese to enter a Britannian Academy?" he asked attempting to initiate a conversation with her.

"It's hard your highness. Almost everyone avoids me for being an Eleven." she muttered in a sad tone as she remembered the glares shot at her by the students. Lelouch already expected this, he frowned as a result.

"Are you being harassed?" he asked in a concerned manner.

"Yes. Everyone was very rude, whenever I tried to talk or even join them in the table; they either go away or insult me… or even both. Only the Student Council and a few of my classmates didn't treat me like that." she said as her eyes narrowed.

Lelouch was attempting to talk to her about her family but is interrupted by Maiko.

"When I first entered our classroom, I observed that most boys instantly lusted for my body, evident by their looks. During recess they were touching me and claiming that it was an accident." Maiko said in an angry tone, she could have used her power as a Tenno but restrained herself, not wanting to reveal the existence of her species. Instead, she kept her distance from them

Since she wasn't looking at Lelouch at the start of the conversation, Maiko didn't notice the scowled face of the enraged prince; minor twitches appeared in his forehead. He quickly hid this when Maiko turned her head

"I'm sorry that you have to be treated like that in your first day, Britannians should be praising you and your family for what they did in the past. I promise that I will make those boys pay for what they were attempting to do to you."

"I appreciate the help… Lelouch." she was still having second thoughts about calling him by his name in public.

After that Lelouch moved to what he was about to ask her in the first place.

"Could you tell something about your family Maiko?" he finally asked and getting the Bespectacled Brunette's attention.

"I thought you'd never ask." she chuckled "My family are the descendants of Sato Yukimura during Japan's Heian Period. Everyone in my family naturally bore sharp senses and an excellent fighting capability. After Japan was named Area 11, your father allowed us to still operate the Yukimura Zaibatsu, including those of the Kyoto House."

Somehow Lelouch finds this woman very interesting. Unknown to him, Maiko is also thinking the same about him. With that complete Lelouch proceeds to his next question.

"Care to tell me about your family's Zaibatsu?"

"As a Defence and Pharmaceutical giant, we manufacture both weapons and drugs so that they can be distributed internationally to all Areas. The weapons we manufacture include small arms and the Knightmare's weapons since we are prohibited from making actual Knightmares. In addition our Zaibatsu tax is larger than any corporations." she explained. After Charles allowed them to operate their Zaibatsu on two conditions, they won't engage in Knightmare manufacturing and will be taxed heavier than regular corporations.

Lelouch grimaced at that, even though he spared the Yukimura Zaibatsu from dissolution, he caged it to ensure that they will not become an eventual threat to Britannia.

"Father was forced to accept these terms since it's better than nothing. To counter our large taxation he established numerous business subsidiaries all across Japan and mass-produced both weapons and medicines since both are considered as one of Britannia's primary necessities. With that, our wealth rapidly surpassed those of the Kyoto House and some Britannian corporations."

Lelouch was impressed at her family's business, despite having a tax larger than any corporation and is restricted from creating actual Knightmares; the Yukimura Zaibatsu is indeed, a commercially powerful business organization. They could become powerful assets to his plans if they joined him. They may not be able to build Knightmares officially but the Zaibatsu can do it in secret, hidden from the eyes of everyone.

Maiko asks him a new question, something that has been bothering her since she and Lelouch started to talk "Lelouch, if I may ask." with those words she caught Lelouch's entire attention "Why bother calling me a Japanese instead of an Eleven?"

"I don't like calling a nation's indigenous populace by the name given by their Britannian conquerors. You should know that such words are very offensive towards them; it crushed whatever right they have left from their heart. Also I'm a friend of a Japanese boy; today he is the Knight of Two."

"You mean Suzaku Kururugi?" Maiko's eyes slightly widened upon hearing that name after seven years. The last time she heard about him was that he killed his father, who was discovered to be in the league with the Horsemen and that he destroyed their secret base in Japan using the weapon his father crafted. The Horsemen have been hunting him ever since not for retribution, but for the destructive weapon that was supposed to be their possession.

-Ashford Academy-

-School Grounds-

7:55 AM

"We're here."

Lelouch muttered as he and Maiko neared the campus' gate, just like the neighbourhood, it's devoid of any bystanders. Within the wall he can hear the voices of the students assembled in the school grounds. For him it's good to be back here at the place that became his and Nunnally's home for seven years. Even though he was just gone for about a few days, he missed it as if he hadn't returned for years. This very campus has been their sanctuary after Japan's annexation to the Holy Britannian Empire.

In contrast of Lelouch's confident face, Maiko was nervous because all Britannian students will see her along with a prince, not only a prince but a former student as well. She assured that his fan girls will definitely be shocked upon seeing their beloved Adonis walking with a lowly eleven like her.

"Let's… go." Maiko along with Lelouch began to walk to the gate. Though nervous she tried to remain calm. She has nothing to worry about; no one will recognize him as long as his glasses and cap are there.

As they entered the gates, they met what they expected

"Hey look it's Maiko." a girl said, getting everyone's attention "But who's that guy?" she said as she and the other's noticed the person beside her.

Upon hearing that words, Lelouch took of his glasses and placed it in a pocket before throwing the cap away, much to everyone and Maiko's surprise. He did this so both her popularity to slightly increase and gain some respect from the students

"Wait a minute that's Lulu," a girl said out loud as the others gasped "And he's with Maiko."

"Why would Prince Lulu be with that eleven?" a jealous girl whimpered yet loud enough for everyone to here.

"Oh Maiko your very lucky, I envy you." one of her classmates claps her hands, cheering the bespectacled brunette.

"Our Lulu with an eleven!" one of Lelouch's biggest fan girls cried in outrage before yelling "NOOOOOOO….." before completely breaking down to tears, it took only mere moments for the other fan girls to join her.

Ignoring the cries of disbelief, an embarrassed Maiko frowned at Lelouch, giving him a full view of her reddened cheeks.

"Why did you do that?" she said in surprise but Lelouch merely chuckles.

"Simple… to improve your school life." he retorted with a small smile carved in his face.

"Overdramatic as always girls" he thought before seeing the newly arrived Student Council, with the exception of Nina, whom he deduced that she's in either the Student Council's dorm or clubhouse. He tried not to laugh when he saw an orange-haired girl's horrified expression.

"Lulu… and… Maiko… Together… NOOOOOO….." Shirley feel to her knees and hands and joined the other fan girls in crying uncontrollably to the fact that Britannia's Adonis was taken by the Eleven's Belle.

"Welcome back buddy, nice catch by the way. I have to admit her beauty is out of every girls reach HAHAHAHAHAHAHA Ehhhh." Rivalz greeted his friend and commented about having Maiko by his side as well as insulting the other girls out loud. Unfortunately the latter was a huge mistake because right now, the girls who were once crying shifted their heads at Rivalz, their eyes are blazing with pure rage.

"Ugh… L-ladies I was just…J-joking." he was panicking right now as the girls rose from their feet and slowly walked to him.

"GET HIM!" with Shirley's signal they charged at the blue-haired lad.

"KYAAAAAA!" Rivalz screamed as they girls pummelled him. He could have avoided them all but the problem is that they're all over the school grounds.

Lelouch and Maiko just walked pass at the boy being pummelled by the girls.

"Do you think he'll be alright?" Maiko asked in a concerned tone.

"He'll be fine." Lelouch then grabbed something from his pocket and gave it to Maiko, it was a small paper with a phone number written on it "This is as far as I can go, here's my number just in case you need me. I have to visit a friend of mine."

"Do you mean Headmistress Milly" She replied upon figuring out who that 'old friend' is, surprising Lelouch, this girl is truly smart as he is.

"Yeah" Lelouch said before walking towards the Headmistress' office "I'll see you later Maiko."

As Lelouch walked towards the building, he didn't notice that Milly is watching from the window, drinking a cup of tea with her maid Sayoko beside her.

"Welcome back Lulu" she muttered as she placed her teacup at the small plate she's holding.

Lord NV's A/N: I'm sorry to say this but i can't take it any more. I have decided that i won't be updating this story for two reasons. First, i am Physically and Mentally pressured at home, it's very hard to think when your always stressed, troubled and exhausted, it's the reason i need a Co-writer

Second, i will divert my attention in writing a Highschool DxD Story influenced by Slayer34567's Highschool DxD Worlds Collide, it's title is Highschool DxD Worlds Unite. Just like in Worlds Collide, Humans will discover the Mystic World. Here's the Summary:

Highschool DxD Worlds Unite

After an attack on the Supernatural Exposure Control Committee's Headquarters, Humanity has become aware of the existence of the Mystical World. Now watch as Issei and the others live in the whole new world, However, they must also confront a group more dangerous than the Khaos Brigade.

See ya later!

BlackTyrantValvatorez's A/N: This is where Lord NV's chapters end.