A/N: Here is chapter two and once again special thanks to Pacifism for helping me out especially with the first part of this chapter.

Chapter 2

Complications

Later that evening after arriving home Mrs. Katsura was informed of what had happened at the festival as well as Lelouch's heroic actions for saving her oldest daughter from being raped. Kokoro further put the young man into a more positive light with the woman, although Lelouch had nothing to do with influencing Taisuke or otherwise…it just gave him an opportunity to win more of the Katsura family's trust while it did confirm his ill feelings about the school.

"Thank you so much Mr. Lamperouge for coming to my daughter's rescue…I received the phone call from the police a short time ago informing me of the incident."

"Not a problem I was helping Kokoro look for her and I heard something from the shed where we happened upon them."

"Just the same thank you very much…I intend to press charges against that boy for what he tried to do and I'll make sure the courts punish him."

"I hope you do…I despise men like him. Yet I am concerned I noticed how no one seemed to have cared your daughter was nearly raped. In fact I noticed at the festival the other students were being cruel to her."

"What do you mean?"

"I just noticed it while I was at the festival…I am not sure why, but I observed your daughter being bullied by some of the students."

Mrs. Katsura sighed before saying. "Kotonoha doesn't really have any friends I know of at school accept for Makoto, but from what I am here that no longer seems to be the case."

"Judging from Kotonoha's expression I think she saw him dancing with another girl by the bonfire."

Lelouch pointed out suspecting the boy Kotonoha was looking at to be Makoto, but he already knew in a sense when he examined Kotonoha's surface thoughts. On the outside she seemed fine, but he could tell that was far from ok on the inside.

"My poor girl and I thought that young man was a nice boyfriend for her."

"I don't want to accuse anyone of anything, but this is what I merely suspect based on Kotonoha's expression and given especially that her boyfriend hasn't even come here to check on her."

Lelouch said as Manami Katsura knew that Makoto hadn't even called yet alone come by to check on her daughter. That alone further alluded to the fact that Makoto had likely dumped her for someone else and held no real feelings for her. As their conversation was going on Kotonoha was alone in her room crying while Kokoro was by her bedside trying to give her older sister some support.

But nothing she did was helping.

"Maybe what we need is proof of his infidelity." Lelouch suggested to Mrs. Katsura.

"Proof?"

"I don't think Kotonoha will accept the fact that Makoto is no longer involved with her unless we have undeniable proof. I think she wanted a close friend so badly that despite Makoto being obviously a horrible and despicable person Kotonoha has no wish to lose him." Lelouch replied as he was convinced that was why Kotonoha was refusing to let go of him.

"Is there something that could be done then…how will you find proof?"

"Leave that to me. I think I have an idea and from what I have seen of the students I'll go tomorrow and look for proof."

"You, but Mr. Lamperouge you don't have to?"

"It's the right thing to do and I have nothing better to do until the items arrive anyway. A good search for evidence could do me some good."

A smile appeared on Lelouch's face as he knew what to look for as he probed the minds of the students there and found some very interesting facts including something that could prove to Kotonoha that Makoto has been unfaithful.

The following morning as Kotonoha went to class, but around lunch time Kotonoha was summoned to the Principal's office. Upon arriving she was shocked to find Lelouch with the Principle and Vice Principle who was gathered around a television set where all of them had very disturbed and troubled expressions on their faces bordering on the men being sick to their stomachs.

"Ah Kotonoha, thank you for coming." Principal Amaki spoke kindly forgetting what he had just seen for a moment.

"Is there something wrong?"

"Oh no you are not in any trouble young lady, but we have been speaking to Mr. Lamperouge and he on your mother's request investigate Makoto Ito and confirm if he has been unfaithful to you. It's an unusual quest and something we don't normally do, but we have been persuaded otherwise. Your mother, especially following last night's incident, has been very worried about you. In fact last night's incident has left us and the other teachers deeply concerned especially giving a steady rise in teenage regencies we are seeing."

"But Makoto-kun hasn't been unfaithful."

"The point of the matter is something is happening among the student leading to couples…having sexual intercourse, possibly on school grounds from what our janitors have informed me as they have discovered possible signs of such…activities…happening on these grounds. Furthermore we believe Makoto may be involved in this growing trend."

"No that can't be!" Kotonoha said in obvious denial.

"I told you this would be the case." Lelouch replied to them while One Ring shinned momentarily having used his natural powers of persuasion bolstered by the One Ring.

"Miss Katsura I regret to inform you that Makoto Ito hasn't only been unfaithful to you, because Mr. Lamperouge here wanted to find out on behalf of your mother to confirm this. We wouldn't have considered the case important, but given recent events we allowed him to investigate with Vice Principle Lee accompanying him. He led us to a location he had heard about where a number of students have spent an unusual amount of time at. We searched this Secret Lounge the students call it, but during our search we found a hidden camera. It contained very unsettling footage and we will be addressing strictly and especially with the one who planted the camera."

"Miss Katsura, the truth of the matter is we called you here because we want to know where Mr. Ito is right now. Surely you must have heard something and given his acts especially what we saw on that camera I think you might be willing to cooperate. So where is he?"

A short time later in the gym storage Makoto and Otome once again fornicating with one another, but suddenly the Principle along with two of the other teachers followed by the Vice Principle made their presence known surprising the adulterous young man and woman.

"Mr. Ito I must say I am very disappointed in you and especially you Miss. Kato."

Makoto and Otome were too shocked for words.

"I was under the impression you and Kotonoha were a couple…am I mistaken?" Lelouch spoke stepping into view, although he maintained a friendly disposition there was no mistaking the towering hate in his eyes.

"What Makoto with that bitch? He's with me now…right."

"Yeah…Kotonoha was too boring to be around and we never got…uh…physical." Makoto admitted.

"I see, so are you saying you don't actually care for her and merely wanted to sleep with her just what you are doing with Otome? You like loose women I take it." Lelouch harshly pointed out.

"How can you say that?" Otome snapped wanting to lunge at Lelouch, but the presence of the teachers stopped her.

"Come now…he never ended his relationship with Kotonoha or at least didn't tell her and what about Sekai…I hear they were quite close last night."

"No he was with me last night!"

"Then you admit to you and Mr. Ito engaged in sexual activity at this so called Secret Lounge." The Principle jumped in.

"WHAT, but…"

"There was a camera hidden video tapping everything inside including other couples who were engaged in similar activities."

Otome's face went pale as did Makoto realizing they were in serious trouble.

"Since you have confessed to your lack of loyalty and not caring for Kotonoha then my job is done…isn't that right Miss Katsura." Lelouch stepped aside revealing a devastated Kotonoha who had overheard everything whose eyes were completely filled with tears and now seeing her Makoto-kun being unfaithful again…it was too much for her.

Unable to say anything except run away in tears as Lelouch went after her.

"Mr. Lamperouge could you take Miss Katsura home…I don't think she'll be able to continue classes today. We'll excuse her."

"I'll take care of it…"

Lelouch left running after Kotonoha while Makoto and Otome would no doubt face criminal charges for indecent exposure among other possible punishments they were facing for being caught red handed, but there was no doubt this event would shake up everything in the entire school. Typical the school wouldn't have cared about Infidelity, but it was times like these his ability to influence the wills of others using the One Ring was of great help…not to mention reading the minds of the students helped him find their Secret Lounge and the location of the hidden camera pushed them in the direction he wanted.

Overall the teachers were concerned about the potential dangers of the liabilities their students having sex like jack rabbits was concerning especially should any of their students bed a Britannian which could lead to a potentially dangerous liability. Especially should said Britannia have any ties to a noble family which could be dangerous implications for the school as a whole, but all it took was a little nudging with the One Ring and he had them do what he needed. Even so there was only so much he could influence within a person without them aware of it…hence the evidence was needed.

But now he was on damage control duty.

Lelouch caught up to Kotonoha in the hallway who had collapsed to her knees in tears breaking down because she had realized Makoto's betrayal although she didn't want admit it.

Yet she couldn't erase what she had heard, but she had hoped he would confess he loved her…instead he broke her heart.

"Kotonoha…I am sorry, but its better you knew." Lelouch said standing behind her.

"Why…why…why did you have to do this?"

"Because there was only one direction all this could have gone…his destruction, your own self-destruction or both." Lelouch replied grimly. "I know people, rather I understand human nature. From all I understand from the teachers Makoto was a kind and considerate person until he began a relationship following advice from Sekai. I think somewhere along the way his desire for physical intimacy interfered, but in a proper relationship making such a sudden jump is typical not a good idea especially in this day and age…not while Japan is Area 11 especially. That makes Sekai and Otome he has been seeing and bedding. So if really cared for you then he should have visited you last night after what happened or at least called, but Makoto didn't do any of those did he?"

Kotonoha couldn't say anything as her mind was overwhelmed with grief and pain from what she discovered to be betrayal.

"It was better you found out instead of wasting your life and good feelings upon a sex addict like him. You are a good person Kotonoha and scum like him doesn't deserve you. You deserve a lot better and if you are patient then that person will come along I promise you." Lelouch said kneeling down to Kotonoha's level feeling pity for the girl, but at that moment he heard a part of him tell him.

'Don't be weak…don't feel sorry.'

Lelouch brushed it aside as focused on the woman in front of him, she reminded him of Sakura in a weird way.

"But no one…likes me…they all hate me." Kotonoha said while her voice was trembling.

"That's not true your sister and family love you very much…that is why they asked me to find out if Makoto was being unfaithful."

"What do I do?"

"Nothing, don't worry. You are only human you made a mistake in Makoto, but learn from it and next time don't be so quick with another boy."

"But…I…I am alone."

"Then…I'll spend the day with you."

"Huh?"

"I suppose I am responsible for causing you this grief regards of my intentions, so I should make it up to you."

Kotonoha was speechless.

"Whatever you want today?"

As Lelouch took Kotonoha out for the rest of the day, which all the emotionally hurt girl wanted was to spend her day in the company of the young man giving her some emotional support as the two spent time in the park. It was strange, but Kotonoha found Lelouch's presence strangely soothing and calming as if an invisible power was putting her at ease despite her usual fear of men.

For Makoto she had temporary overcame this problem, but his betrayal and the attempted rape from last night left her completely shaken.

However despite things working well for Lelouch who was certain now he had won over the Katsura Family with only needing to properly arrange for weapons and supply purchases. There was no rush for the Dark Lord in this matter, but what the Dark Lord was unaware of that later that the following day later inside the police station cell block Makoto was not enjoying his time in jail after he was arrested for indecent exposure not to mention he would likely be expelled from school.

Typically boys his age doesn't go to jail until he's an adult, but usually to a juvenile detention center. Unfortunately that was only reserved for Britannian citizens while Elevens and Honorary Britannian children go straight to prison believing time in prison would straighten them out.

After suffering the most unpleasant night of his life in jail especially in regards to his cellmate who tried to get personal with him, Makoto was glad to see a friendly face as he sat on the opposite of a glass wall using a phone to talk to Sekai who was on the other side using the phone there to talk. Sekai Saionji was shocked by how her friend looked who had a black eye and judging from how he looked alone with the black eye aside it was obvious the young man didn't sleep well either likely fearful of rape.

Especially in the showers where there was a higher chance of it, but thankfully Makoto has managed to avoid it so far.

"You had it not been for the fact you likely endured hell last night and with this glass between us I would hit you where you stand." Sekai said while glaring at the young man well aware of the fact he had cheated on her as well.

"I am…I am sorry…"

"Well the whole school has been shaken up because of what has happened now teachers are making sure all students report to class and if anyone is missing they track the student down to make sure we aren't fucking like rabbits somewhere."

Makoto was at a loss for words knowing that if he got out of jail he likely couldn't return to school.

"I can't handle another night in this place I have to get out." A fearful Makoto wailed.

Sekai sighed before answering.

"There is no chance in hell you are getting out unless you got something that helps the military nail some terrorists you are stuck in jail."

At that moment a click within his twisted and corrupted mind was heard as a very desperate plan and idea was forming in his mind. It would be pure luck if his idea worked, but Makoto couldn't endure much more especially with the looks the older prisoners were giving him which made him extremely uncomfortable and fearful for his own life.

"I think I do…HEY GUARD…I WANT TO TALK TO THE GUY IN CHARGE." Makoto shouted while Sekai sat on the otherwise wondering what Makoto had in mind.

During the evening Lelouch was visiting the Katsura Family again as their father Mr. Katsura had arrived back home for business which was thankfully closer to home for him. This gave him the chance to conclude his business with them after he had shown Mr. and Mrs. Katsura the items they were going to be purchasing with the actual items expected to arrive within the next few days.

"When items arrive I believe you will be pleased with their condition. I have heard the train is on the move again and they should be in town soon."

"Thank you Mr. Lamperouge…I was surprised when my wife told me what a capable young man you are."

"It's nothing really…I am doing my best to help the Matou Family."

"My husband and I appreciate all you have done for us…especially for our Kotonoha."

"I did the right thing, nothing more and nothing less. Still a broken heart won't be easily healed."

"I know what you mean. Poor girl…if that Makoto wasn't in jail I would deck that two timing bastard for putting my little girl through that." Mr. Katsura commented while he adjusted the red tie he wore.

"By the way Mr. Lamperouge my daughter asked that since tomorrow is Saturday if you would be willing to spend the day with her."

"You mean Kotonoha?"

"Yes…"

"I don't see any reason why not. I can't leave town until the items arrive anyway."

"Thank you very much. I think our daughter needs friendly interaction with others right now, but given all that has happened at school we are considering transferring Kotonoha to a new school."

"Given what I have seen of the school I would have to say that is a good idea. If was a parent I would probably do the same thing." Lelouch commented as he was shocked at how seemingly twisted a lot of the students were.

'But all is proceeding as plan…I have their trust and when a chance presents itself I'll be closer to establishing ties with Kyoto.'

Lelouch thought unaware of the fact that his plans for building good relations with the Katsura Family was about to go south.

A/N: well there you have it, chapter three and four are ready to go, but five will go depending on votes regarding Makoto's fate. I have yet to decide on the fate of the other characters as well too, so you may offer suggestions or opinions on what fate shall await them although Taisuke and Otome are likely to be in jail for at least a year or so.

I figured given the discrimination against Elevens I figured Britannia likely throws even the youngsters into prison trying them as an adult as they did with Suzaku, sure he was in the military, but who knows.

Anyway tell me what you think and thanks in advance.