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Act I, Part 2: Scattered Memories

I will obliterate Britannia!

Why don't you shoot? After all I'm just a school boy....Or have you realized that the only ones that should shoot are the ones ready to be shot?!

I, Lelouch vi Britannia, command you...All of you...DIE!

You can't change the world without getting your hands dirty.

It was not me who was wrong....It was the world!

Comfort me. Women can do that, right?

Let's all come back here and shoot fireworks, together.

Will you come back to Ashford with me

C.C.! Don't just die without a smile on your face!

Do you know the meaning of Nunnally's smile?

Don't you dare call that a lie! There is only one truth: You abandoned Nunnally and me!

Sayonara, Kallen.

All the world's hatred will be placed on me.

I destroy worlds...and create them...anew.

*************

Roland awoke clutching his head. He looked around to see where he was. He was still on the plane and Kaylin was still sleeping.

'Again?' Roland wondered. 'Are these dreams?'

It was still night out and they would arrive in Japan in the morning so he decided to go back to sleep.

**************

Do you like the power I gave you?

Do you know why snow is white? It is because it has forgotten what color it was.

I am CC after all.

My wish is to die.

You told me to smile when I die, right?

**************

5:40 A.M.

"ROLAND!" Jerry yelled in his ear.

The sleeping teen awoke startled. "AH!....WHAT WAS THAT FOR?!"

"We're here," Jerry answered. Roland looked out the window and saw the sunrise over Japan. Jerry blew a low whistle and said, "It really is the land of the rising sun huh?"

Roland gave a slow nod in agreement when he turned to his friend, then he realized someone missing. "Where's Kaylin?"

"She's getting dressed," Jerry told him, "but she doesn't look so good, we might have to start school tomorrow."

"I agree," a voice came from behind Jerry. Roland stood up and looked behind Jerry. The voice came from a 19 year old teen with a beanie hat. There were a few locks of long unkempt black hair sticking out from under the hat and he had auburn eyes. He wore the brown and black Clayfield Academy uniform that covered his fit body.

"What do you want, Schneider?" Roland asked, glaring at the strong teen in front of him. Jerry looked from one to the other, nervous...They were never EVER the best of friends. Since day one the two had disliked each other.

"Hmph. What's wrong?" he questioned, "Can't wait for us to land before a fight?" Schneider's hands flexed as he asked. The stare they were giving each other was so intense that it could give off sparks.

"G-guys!" Jerry interjected, sticking out his arms to between them, "How about we don't fight up here and you two can kill each other on campus....Just like home!"

"Tch. You should mind your own business," Schneider threatened, making Jerry gulp and retreat behind a seat of the plane.

Roland stood in the aisle way. "Don't threaten my friend," he growled.

"Make me," Schneider challenged. The two were about to start until they were interrupted by Kaylin entering behind Schneider.

"You two had better not fight on our first day here," she scolded. They turned to see her red in the face and shaky.

"Kaylin, are you alright?" Roland asked, worriedly taking a step toward her.

"I'm...a bit...woozy," she began to fall face first but Schneider caught her. Roland and Jerry rushed up to them.

"We'll skip school today," Schneider instructed the two other boys.

Roland shook his head. "Only two of us need to stay with her," he and Schneider both stared at Jerry and he immediately understood.

"I'll tell Mary why you two won't be at school," Jerry said leaving them to find Mary.

Roland thanked his friend, then it hit him. "Where are we staying?"

"I heard that Ashford's Student Council has a clubhouse we could watch her in," Schneider suggested.

"That sounds good," Roland agreed. It was settled, as soon as they got to Ashford, Schneider and Roland will take Kaylin there.

*************

Ashford Academy, 7:00 A.M.

The car carrying the exchange students stopped in front of the Academy gates and Viletta was waiting for them by the gate. A few weeks ago she had given birth to her and Ohgi's son, Naoto, and now she returned to Ashford to resume coaching. Ohgi was helping in the search for Lelouch and Adam. He didn't have the exact same feelings he had toward Lelouch in the beginning, but that doesn't mean he forgave the former Demon Emperor.

"I hope your safe, brat," Viletta whispered to herself. It wasn't that she was worried about him....More like she wanted payback for the trouble he gave her at Ashford. The car door opened up and Jerry followed by Mary stepped out of the vehicle. "What's the matter?" Viletta asked, seeing their worried faces.

"Our friend is sick," said the first male student as two more boys stepped out of the car, one carried a blonde haired girl that resembled Kallen in his arms, bridal style. The face of the boy holding the girl looked like...

"Lelou-" Viletta began in a whisper until a boy with a beanie hat stopped her.

"We know what he looks like," he told her, "Can you direct us to the Student Council clubhouse? I heard it has a private room or two."

Viletta nodded and led the way while they introduced themselves. When they were at the door to the clubhouse Viletta began banging on the door and it was opened by the former Knight of Three, Gino Weinberg. "Hey coach!" he greeted with enthusiasm before being shoved aside by Schneider. "No reason to be rude," he mumbled before he saw the sick girl.

"Take the stairs and turn right," Viletta instructed, "Second door to the left is a bedroom." Roland did as he was told and was followed by his friends. "Gino!"

"Yes coach?"

"Go get the nurse."

"On it," he said and dashed to the nurse's office.

Viletta went up to the room Roland went, Lelouch's old room. Everyone except Roland left the room to let their friend sleep. "What's wrong with her?" the ex-soldier asked.

Schneider answered. "She had never been in the greatest health. This isn't the worst Kaylin has ever been though, she just needs rest." Viletta heaved a sigh of relief then snatched Schneider's hat. "Hey!" he exclaimed, clutching the place where his favorite hat had been.

"Dress code says no hats unless permitted," coach Viletta stated, making Schneider growl as he dropped his arms. Viletta looked around. "Where is he?"

"Where's who?" Jerry inquired.

"Rivlaz," Viletta answered, "He's part of the student council." As soon as she said that a blue haired boy with a goofy grin approached them.

"Hey coach," Rivlaz greeted waving. He noticed the three exchange students. "Hi, you must be the exchange students," he held his hand out to shake their hands, "Rivalz Cardemonde, student council president this year."

Jerry took Rivalz hand and shook it. "Nice to meet ya. I'm Jerry Farway."

"I'm Mary Wright," the girl introduced herself.

The other boy just put his hands in his pockets and glared at Rivlaz. "And your name is?" Rivalz seemed a little afraid of that kid.

Jerry answered for his....let's go with acquaintance. "He's James Schneider. I recommend you don't get on his bad side."

Rivalz nodded. "Noted." He then noticed something missing. "Isn't there supposed to be five exchange students."

Viletta pointed at the door they were standing beside. "The other two are in there. One of them is sick and the other is staying with her. Rivalz, I need you to escort these three to their classes."

"I'm staying with Roland and Kaylin," Schneider told her. "There's something I need to help sort out with them."

"What would that be?" Viletta asked raising an eyebrow.

"I'll tell you when we're alone," Schneider answered.

Viletta sighed, she could tell from his tone that this one was extremely stubborn and she did not want to deal with him in the morning. "Fine...Rivalz, take the other two to class."

"Gotcha, coach!" Rivalz complied took Jerry and Mary to their first class before the first bell rang.

Viletta turned her attention back to Schneider. "What is the reason why you won't go to class?"

Schneider snickered at the thought. "Do you know how to give haircuts?" he asked.

Viletta's eyes widened in realization. "You want to change Roland's appearance. Looking at him, I can see why."

"Kaylin asked me to help her with it when we got here, but she's currently indisposed right now."

"Okay, if you give me the supplies, I'll help."

"Kaylin brought a bunch of stuff for it....Oh, and we'll need Gino."

"Why?"

"To help me restrain Roland."

".....I'm not going to ask."

"Good idea...Can I have my hat back?"

"No." Viletta heard Schneider give a low growl.

They waited outside the room a few more minutes and Gino arrived with the nurse trailing behind him. "Coach! I got the nurse," he said, stating the obvious. The nurse went ahead inside.

Schneider just had to make a sarcastic comment to what the taller teen said. "Really? Gee, I thought she was the librarian."

"Watch it new guy," Gino threatened.

"No fighting," Viletta warned, reminding them that she was standing right there. Gino backed off and Schneider inwardly chuckled. "Gino we are going to need your help."

"But I have class," he told his coach.

"It'll be fine, you're helping another teacher." Viletta turned to Schneider. "What do you have in mind?" she asked, making Gino look at them confused as to what he has to do.

Schneider smirked. "Got any rope?"

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Roland was relieved when the nurse walked in, but he didn't want to leave yet. One reason is because he wanted to stay by Kaylin's side. Another reason is the room, this room, felt....familiar, like he lived here once before. Odd thing is, he had never lived anywhere for a long period of time. He was always on the move with his Remnant duties. 'So why does this place feel like..." he began to wonder.

"Maybe you should go to class," the nurse interrupted his thoughts. "She won't go anywhere today, so you can visit later when she feels better." Roland turned to face her. She flinched seeing his face, like everyone else at first sight, but when she saw the worried look on his face for his friend the nurse tried to comfort him. "I'll watch over her today." Only with that did Roland nod and begin to leave.

As soon as Roland stepped out the door he heard someone yell. "GET HIM!" Then, next thing he knew, he was knocked out.

**************

Goals achieved through contemptible means mean nothing.

I will change Britannia from within.

You should never have existed! Lelouch!

Did you use your Geass to make Euphie massacre the Japanese?

I accept...this Geass.

***************

Roland awakened with a groan. "Who hit me?" he asked to no one in particular. He tried to move, but quickly found himself tied down to a chair. "What the hell?!" Roland looked around and saw that he was in the ballroom of the clubhouse with Viletta, Gino, and Schneider. Viletta had a pair of scissors in her one hand and a spray bottle in the other

"Don't struggle," advised Schneider, "You are getting that haircut."

Roland's eyes widened and he tried to indignantly hop away with the chair he was tied to. "NO! I won't let you do that!"

Gino stopped the hopping chair so Roland tried to untie the ropes. "That won't work," Gino gloated, "I tied it myself. Besides, judging by who you look like....I think you should change your appearance a little so you won't have a hard time with people."

"This was your idea," Roland accused, glaring at Schneider who just took a seat.

"It was Kaylin's," he responded simply.

Roland sighed in defeat. "Fine," he grunted.

Viletta walk over to him and began snipping away his hair. Lock after lock of light brown hair fell to the floor and Roland felt sadder with each cut. Eventually his hair was almost completely short when Viletta was finished.

"Now that wasn't so bad," said Viletta as she brushed off cut hair off of Roland.

Roland shook his head. "No, Schneider is going to add his own personal touch." Viletta turned to face Schneider as he walked up with a tool to pierce Roland's ears.

"Don't worry Roland," said Schneider, a mocking grin painted on his face. "This won't hurt a bit."

*************

The whole school heard a loud scream of pain come from the clubhouse.

***************

"Won't hurt a bit...MY ASS!" Roland yelled, "You did that on purpose!" He now sported a small silver ear piercing on each earlobe. Schneider just smirked in amusement.

Gino was snickering. "You scream like a girl," he commented, earning a death glare from Roland. "You're such a whiner."

Viletta sighed. "Go take a shower," she told Roland, "Get that hair off of you."

Roland did as he was told after Gino untied him. He sent Schneider a death glare as he walked past.

In the shower, Roland left himself drift into his deep thoughts once more and fell into a trance.

**************

Faker? You're the only fake around here...Comparing you to me? Ha! You're not even good enough to be my fake.

I am Shadow.

You must be Kallen Kozuki....Zero's main attack dog.

I will destroy the world, but unlike you, I won't build it anew.

I never told you my name yet, have I?

I will save you Lelouch. As your friend and rival, I promise to give you a second chance in life...I swear.

************

Roland snapped himself out of his trance and turned off the shower. He dried his now short hair and looked in the mirror. He fixed his hair to spike up in the front. Looking at it with his new piercings, he didn't look bad at all. It didn't damage his looks at all, just gave a refreshing change. Then he dressed himself in his Clayfield uniform and started to head out the bathroom.

'I think I'll just skip today,' Roland thought as he went to get his soccer ball.

**************

8:00 A.M.

"Damn alarm!" yelled Kallen as she just now arrived in front of the Ashford gates. She jumped the gate and dashed to her class. As she got to the door to the main building, a soccer ball hit the Guren pilot in the head......hard.

'Shit!' Roland thought looking at the red-headed girl face planted on the ground.

"You win. I think we should leave," Schneider suggested. They were seeing who could kick the soccer ball the hardest.

"I think so too," Roland agreed. His eyes went wide when he saw the girl was starting to get up. "Oh my god!"

"She's still alive?" Schneider asked. Roland didn't answer, he just stared at the girl with some sort of disbelieving look, like he didn't want to believe she was real. "Roland?" Schneider took a look at the student and his expression turned to one of shock.

She had red unruly hair and glaring sapphire eyes. She had a curvy, voluptuous, body. It was her hair style and facial features that caught Schneider off guard....This girl, save for the hair color, eye color, and strong appearance, she looked like Kaylin.

'She must be Kallen Kozuki,' he thought with a frown. Given Kallen's reputation and the look she was giving the Clayfield students, Schneider knew this could lead to a fight. He would like to see just how strong she was outside of a Knightmare, but he did not want to get into a fight on his first day at Ashford.

Kallen walked up to them without the soccer ball, she had a death glare planted on her face. "Who did that?" she asked Schneider in a low threatening voice, ignoring Roland at the moment.

Schneider was unfazed by the threat. "Ask him," he answered pointing at Roland. Before he pointed at him, Roland turned his back on them and slowly walked back to the clubhouse without a single word. This was strange for him. "Roland! Apologize!" Roland didn't respond, just kept walking.

Kallen got frustrated and ran up behind him. She reached her hand to touch his shoulder. "Hey! It's rude to-"

Before her hand even touched him, Roland stopped and yelled without looking at her. "Don't you DARE touch me!" Kallen was taken aback by what he said. She quickly pulled her hand back and turned back to look at Schneider who had just as surprised expression as she did. Roland just continued to walk away.

Kallen regained her composure and ran in front of him, blocking the way. She was somewhat stunned to see Lelouch's facial features and her own angry blue eyes on his face. He looked a lot more like Lelouch than Adam but had spiky light brown hair and, of course, his sky blue eyes.

"Move," he threatened, breaking Kallen's trance.

She spread her arms wide as if saying he'd have to go through her to continue. "No," she said flatly.

'That rebellious expression,' Roland thought, 'It looks like...' "I'll warn you now," he continued, "Move and don't ever show your face to me again."

"Make me," Kallen sneered.

Before Roland could throw the first punch, Schneider sneaked behind him and held him back. "Let me go," Roland commanded struggling against Schneider's hold.

"I would if this wasn't the first day," Schneider replied calmly, "Besides, Kaylin would be unhappy with you if she caught wind of this." Roland tore himself away and left the two.

Kallen was too stubborn for her own good. "Hey! Wait a minute!" She grasped Roland's shoulder and they both just stood there staring in each others eyes as if in a trance.

Roland saw his memories of Kallen while Kallen saw Roland's own memories.

************

Are you the one from Shinjuku?

That's all easy enough to say isn't it?!

You think you're so cool, don't you? Judging the world from the sidelines? I thought you were a better man then that.

No...it can't be...

Did you use Geass to control me?

Lie until the very end...

Why did you come back?

Please give me an answer.

You told me to live on.

Please Lelouch. What do you think of me?

**************

From now on you shall be known as...Roland, Wind Knight of the Remnants.

My name is Kaylin and this is my sister Nadie.

What's the matter?...Kaylin? I was wondering what kind of person I once was...I'm sure who ever you were, he was a kind man.

Make sure you take care of my sisters, Roland...No worries, I'll never let anything harm them *****

Roland...Yes Nadie?...Do you remember your true name?

I'll always be there for you and Kaylin.

Roland...What am I to you?

Where's Nadie?...Worried about her?

You shouldn't get yourself hurt like this, because if I-we lost you...Just don't die on us, okay?

You always were a dreamer Roland.

Do not look away Roland...this is the fate of a Fragment.

I COMMAND YOU NOT TO DIE! PLEASE DON'T DISAPPEAR!

Sayonara Roland...I.....love...you.........

NADIEEEEEEE!

I'm leaving the Remnants and I'm taking Kaylin with me...Hmm. Very well, on one condition...I'll accept no matter what it is...Stay out of our way, boy...Deal...If you do...Kaylin will be first.

**************

The memories came to an end. Kallen and Roland were now just staring at each other with shocked faces...Kallen's was now leaking with tears. "I...," she started but Roland shrugged her hand off his shoulder and turned away.

Without looking at her he just said in a sad, almost pleading, tone, "I don't want to see your eyes...her eyes...again. So just leave me alone." With that he walked to the clubhouse with his head down.

Kallen wanted to follow after him again, but was stopped by Schneider's hand placed firmly on her shoulder. "Leave him be," he advised, "he'll cool off sooner or later. I wonder though," he let go of her shoulder and faced her, "What did you two see?"

Kallen didn't answer right away but eventually did. "Nothing you need to know," she answered. Looking at the ground, she added, "I don't think he'll ever recover from that."

"That?"

"Again...It's nothing you need to know."

Schneider huffed. 'I guess there's more to you Roland Lamperouge.'

*************

Kaylin watched the whole thing from the window in her room. "She reminds you of her, doesn't she?" Kaylin said softly.

"Miss," the nurse spoke, "I think you should return to bed and rest up. You don't want that young man to worry do you?"

Kaylin turned and smiled sweetly at the school nurse. "No, I don't. Thank you and I'm sorry if I am keeping you away from your job since I haven't found a place to stay yet."

"It is no problem at all dear," the nurse then went to the kitchen to get some soup.

Kaylin returned to bed and began to drift asleep.

That's all for that chapter. Most of the comments are from memory so sorry if they are not completely correct.

The next chapter will have Kaylin meet Kallen, but mainly be about Lelouch and Adam (I bet you miss them).

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