Author's Note: Sorry if I updated a little later…I'' be on schedule soon…please be patient…
Also in case you don't know, the time I release a chapter in daily basis is around 12pm here in the Philippines. I wonder what time you read my fics?
You'll see why Euphie openly proclaimed her name to everybody
Actually, I found her sibling-love to Lelouch cute and touching. Also, I actually like Euphie… (I really prefer her more than Lacus!) So I don't want to make her suffer in my story…but that would be necessary…
I know what OOC and OC mean but what words made those acronyms? Sorry, I'm noob.
With Euphie's money, the unit was repaired in no time. A call here and an order there; Lelouch's home was as good as new. The bouncer-looking guards immediately replaced the doors and the furniture with new ones while Sayoko helped Lelouch put back the messed clothes into the closet. CC prepared the milk formulas in the kitchen as Milly and Shirley volunteered the first diaper change.
"Milly, I think it was advised to use cloth diapers first" Shirley handed her a piece of soft cotton fabric and a pair of safety pins.
"Where did you learn that, Shirley?"
Smiling she fiddled with her fingers "I-I read in a magazine that the disposable diapers may cause irritation to the newborn's sensitive skin…"
"Haha you researched about child-bringing too Shirley! What was it for?" She grinned at the blushing girl mischievously.
Shirley let out a sigh and bowed her head, smiling sadly "No-nothing…its okay now…I already moved on…"
"Moved on at what?" Milly asked her, pretending not to know that it was not only Lelouch and CC's lives who were affected, but others' as well.
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First Night
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At sundown all repairs were finally complete and the group chatted happily at the dining room with Euphie's ordered Japanese cuisine. Except Kallen, Suzaku and CC, all of them struggled to use chopsticks and refused to taste any more wasabe. Yet Lelouch was a fast learner and was able to eat with ease, already having tolerance for the spicy green substance, while Euphie, Shirley and Milly gave up and resorted to the use of forks; whereas upon seeing Milly, Rivalz traded his chance to show off his chopstick skill for her and used silverware too.
Sayoko happily volunteered to look out for the sleeping ones, both with their pacifiers while still enjoying her share of the feast, also feeding Nunally who requested to sit beside the babies. She was happy for Nunally, CC, and of course, Lelouch… whom she had speculated before to be having an affair with Suzaku.
Sushi and Maki with celery, mangoes, seaweed, egg, crab and raw fish together with Tuna, Salmon and Blue Fin sashimi all spread out at the wide table like decorations, diminishing in number fast with every poke and pick of many hands. The mouths helped themselves with the hot soup of the ramen together mixing with the crunchy shrimp tempura.
Milly surprisingly hugged Kallen's waist "My, my Kallen, I didn't think you're so energetic at the table…"
She blushed all the while picking up another sushi "I-It's because u-um sick people needs more nutrition!" She took another bite.
Then Rivalz raised his glass of wine and invited everyone "Today, let's have toast for Aurora and Eirian's birthday!"
"CHEERS!"
Laughter followed the glasses' clinking. In that celebration there was no Zero, no royalty, no pride and no shame- what it had was all that there was…
"Guys, remember September 14, 2017, the approximate time of 3:30 pm, elevator no.13, dorm building no.1, Ashford Academy, Area 11: the time and place Aurora and Eirian is born." Lelouch proudly dictated the details. CC muttered it to herself "September 14…elevator…" wishing that she won't mix it with the other thousands she knew: she has to remember Lelouch's and the babies' most importantly. Meanwhile, the others were already saving it to their cell phones.
Milly looked up the ceiling recalling a certain information "Ummm…September…they're Virgos!" She clapped her all the while giggling "Virgos are nice Lelouch, CC!"
"Sorry Milly, I don't believe in horoscopes…" CC politely answered.
"Don't you trust my predictions? Can I at least share them to the group?" she asked them. "Come on, don't be spoilers!" Lelouch and CC looked at each other and after some whispers, said Lelouch "Not really Milly, go ahead..."
"This is fun, I love horoscopes!" exclaimed the pink princess. Kallen, Rivalz and Suzaku stopped chatting having interest with the predictions.
Milly took a long breath and showed a wide grin "hehe…Virgos are analytical, critical, meticulous, methodical, intelligent…"
Lelouch nodded as he heard the word "intelligent."
"…perfectionists, polite, refined, responsible and reserved. Pretty good traits aren't they? They're perfect for royalty!"
"WOW! I wish I was a pure Virgo!" said Rivalz to himself.
Lelouch responded chuckling "Haha Rivalz, you don't have to believe horoscopes! In the end the parents' traits will be the ones handed down."
"You should believe in horoscopes a little Lelouch…I'll let you see!" Milly rubbed her hands and her cat eyes glowed in excitement "CC, what's your birthday!?"
"I don't know… I'm an orphan…" she spoke in an eerie way…
Milly smile faded and scratched her cheek. "Ok…let's have Lelouch…"
Shirley broke her gloomying mood "Nice idea Milly! Lulu will have his 18th birthday on December!"
"Hmmmm….Milly, let's see if you can really describe me using those stars."
"Of course I can Lelouch-Guys raise your hand if you agree with me!" Milly took a long breath again and began describing his astrological traits "GA Sagittarius is a witty conversationalist."
Everyone raised their hands.
"…he is intellectual!"
Hands are raised again "OBVIOUSLY!!" Suzaku commented laughing.
"…he dislikes being tied down, being forced to do things, being doubted, having to explain oneself, being forced to make promises, being bothered by little details…"
Everyone raised their hands again including Lelouch "You're getting more believable Milly, I just didn't agree with the last statement-you know I love details."
"Then that's an exception-let's continue- he's…ambitious?"
Only Kallen, Euphie and CC raised their hands. Suzaku and Rivalz were surprised at them.
"…he's moral?"
She hesitated at first but Euphie raised her hand together with the others, seeing them eyeing her.
"Finally…is he honest?"
Nobody raised their hands.
The babies cried again and it had been the sign that they should go home early for now. At 8pm the council already left with smiles, promising to visit soon again. CC hurriedly fed the babies, already learning how to effectively feed them at her bosoms. After helping Sayoko move the sleeping Nunally to her bedroom, Lelouch was left with Euphie in the living room and offered to escort her to the parking lot.
"Euphie, I noticed you changed your attitude a while ago in front of them, why is that?"
"A-Actually that's my hidden personality…the babies brought it out and I don't know how to socialize with commoners…In politics I can speak because I should but in a normal conversation…I am quite awkward…"she spoke sadly.
He remembered his childhood with her"I think I understand what you mean, I and Nunally were your only playmates before."
"Yeah you may be right…" she smiled at him.
He smiled back "I think you can visit us here anyway, and play with the twins…Isn't it great?"
She nodded happily but after that, a small anxiety was slowly being written at her face. "Lelouch, I have something important to discuss with you…" Her tone shifted from enthusiasm to a more serious one "Lelouch, please stop being Zero…"
His eyes looked away from her sad ones "You must understand Euphie…what I am doing is for Nunally, and now I'm doing it for the children as well."
Her eyes become teary and she reached for her tissue she began sniffing "I-I just want to bring back the nice days we had back then…" Then color returned to her eyes "Lelouch, I'm planning to establish a Special Administrative Zone…"
He was surprised to hear something like that from Euphie "What?"
"It will be an area where Elevens can call themselves Japanese a-and they will live with Britannians there as equals." She spoke gently, but with a strong spirit.
Lelouch eyes widened upon realizing her move, he was caught off-guard, if that happens, my rebellion will not gain any support!
"Euphie-"
"That's right, Zero won't be needed anymore! I already told Brother Schneizel about it, and he said that he'll help me with it a-and inform Sister Cornelia about it…I just want to at least tell you about it, since it would be unfair…Suzaku said that the righteous method is a true victory- I'll change Britannia from within!" Brightness was returning to her eyes and for Lelouch, he never saw such optimism before.
Lelouch cannot say anything at that moment-he can't believe that he could be possibly defeated by a mere girl.
"And in that place, you, Nunally, CC, Aurora and Eirian can live together in peace!"
"Are you sure that you can do that!? It'll never work, it's just an idea." he scolded her. "I trust you as my sister but I don't trust Britannia, I'm sorry but I have to tell you that I can't agree with you…"
Euphie bit her lip, trying to hold back crying "Lelouch…I already planned on abdicating my right to the throne…that's why-that's why I am enjoying myself today."
I was a pang to hear those words from his sister, yet he felt a bit of admiration to her strength and growth he didn't expect to see. He understood her ideals and wished that he could support her but he has his own beliefs…
"I believe in you Euphie, but I'll have to make you realize the truth right here."
Euphemia waited for his words, inside she prayed that he'll agree with her, that they don't have to argue…she really just want to make his life happy.
"Euphie, I ask you this: Will you bear the thought of people suffering outside the area you created? Isn't it a selfish desire to make a small, ideal place for the ones you love while the world is suffering?"
His words were heavy on her and she felt that her knees were sinking but still, she stood firm to her belief "I'll fight to expand that zone-little by little- and I'll suggest it to other governors…I'll fight!"
"I'm sure you will, but all your efforts will be useless when you have no power, you'll abdicate the throne right? What can you do with your low status after that?"
"I-I'll…I…"
He slowly walked towards her"Even if you're a princess, what can you do? For centuries, there are many royalties like you-some of them even higher than you- who opposed the status quo and fought for change-but all their efforts were deemed useless…what can you do?"
She was breaking down, Lelouch was hurt to see her like that but he has to let her know the truth, he put his hands on her shaking shoulders and he looked into her eyes with sincerity and told her sadly "Sorry… but women can't be emperors Euphie…"
She quickly broke from him crying and ran outside, banging the front door. Lelouch was left there standing alone hearing the running steps reverberating in the corridors… My children's birth, and Euphie's plan…all happened today…
He was sure that he destroyed her spirit.
"Lelouch, you're late but you change the diapers now." CC commanded him.
He continued looking at Euphie's limo from his window "Sorry CC, I'm not in the mood."
"Lelouch, I'm aware of what you and Euphie discussed, but I think you should forget about it for now, you should just enjoy your first night with the babies." She continued tapping Aurora's back whose stomach was leaning against her shoulders to let out gas.
"I guess so…"He proceeded on removing Eirian's cloth diaper with one hand while the other pinched his nose, producing a nasal sound when he spoke "We just have too many problems right now…" He then continued "cleaning" the baby.
"I know, we'll talk about the Black Knights tomorrow, we should clear our head for now or we will not survive the night."
"I know, I know!" He said somewhat irritated.
She replied in a somewhat harsh manner "Lelouch, please don't turn into an angsty teenage dad."
"WHAT!?"
"Are you beginning to hate me!?" CC snarled at him.
"No CC!! You're misunderstanding me… He just farted on my face!"
I warned from the first chapter that this fic is not purely humor...but humor is on the way
Phew! I think I might just have written a complete angsty EuphiexLulu fic, not in a romantic way of course, and this chapter was not a crack.
If you notice, the baby arc chapters are quite longer (twice or thrice than the earlier ones). I made it like that to elaborate the difference between the two stages.
Also, I would like to hear your opinion on how you want this fic to progress: do you want to end it soon or you want more chapters? If so, how many chapters do you want? Your opinions may affect my writing but I must tell you that I already planned an ending for it from the start.
Don't worry, there would be no Mao terrorism again… but you'll be surprised :)
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