I was back in my dorm, doing homework. Lelouch dropped me off after skillfully dodging my questions. Well, he pretty much ignored me. I just wanted to know his connection with Cassandra. Was that so hard?

Wait! What if they were lovers, and Cassandra and C.C. had a duel that would decide who would have Lelouch? No. Those things only happened in TV shows. But it still, I get the feeling that Cassandra has some sort of deep connection with them.

And what about A.A.? He said some pretty confusing things. My colors being too common and not suiting me, and he was trying to imply something about my parents, but what? Were my mom and dad in on this as well?

"If my parents know something this is really gonna suck for me." Just who am I supposed to trust? Even my roommate is a threat to me, technically it's the ghost that follows him, but I'm still in constant danger! I went to bed, with a bad feeling in my gut.

Huh? I'm in that place again. It still looks like the sun is setting. Where am I?

"This was the Sword of Akasha", A.A. appeared out of nowhere. "It was destroyed before you were born by L.L.."

"Lelouch did? Why?"

"For his own purposes. The reason you dream about it is because you have the power to resurrect it. If you bring back the Sword of Akasha, then it could be your tool to control."

"I don't want to control anyone. I'm only involved so I can avoid a war."

"A war is a conflict carried out by force of arms, and is made up of battles, right?"

"That sounds like it's straight from the dictionary", I agreed.

"In that case, war has already begun."

"What do you mean?"

"L.L. and C.C. have already fought us various times. I can't say it was a fair fight, but they're the ones going against us."

"What do you mean by 'fought'?"

"It differs. Sometimes weapons are used, other times it's hand-to-hand combat. Once before we were even able to use knightmare frames."

"Knightmares?" How? During Empress Nunnally's reign, they were banned from use unless in extreme emergencies.

"It was only once, and it was in an uninhabited area. But, if you'd like, I'll show you one of my favorite battles."

"You can show me?", I asked. The scenery changed and I was in a dark room. A.A. was gone. In the dim lighting, I could make out green hair. I could hear someone laughing.

"How bold of you C.C., coming all this way just for them", that was A.A.'s voice. But where was it coming from?

The room became brighter, and I could see C.C. with her normal passive face. She held onto her right arm, that was dripping blood. "They have nothing to do with me. She has made her decision, and he is but a random boy", she said.

"How dumb do you think I am? Cassandra didn't just make friends with a random neighbor boy."

"What are you suggesting?", C.C. glared right at me. Wait a minute. Am I seeing this through A.A.'s eyes?

"Do I really need to say it out loud? You know, you could accomplish so much more without L.L.."

"Don't speak as if you are wise. I have lived more than twice your lifetimes. I had already lived long enough for one hundred people, while not even your parents were born. Lelouch and I still share a contract. We are still accomplices. Even when it expires, I shall stay by his side."

"Ah! Now I get it! You love him!", A.A. concluded.

"Didn't I just say 'don't speak as if you are wise'? Your deductions mean nothing to me. I have a mission to complete."

"I know, I know. Finding out my name and geass. Sorry, but I can't allow you to do that. My comrades were careless. But I know how to deal with you."

The scene changed again and I was back at the Sword of Akasha. A.A. appeared again. "I'd show you more. But I know whem your alarm goes off now, and there's one more thing I need to tell you."

"What? What did you do to C.C.?"

"Ask you parents about the day of your birth. Observe their reactions", A.A. said. I could hear my alarm going off in the distance. The dream disappeared, and this time A.A. grinned.

I opened my eyes. Another day, another question I have that's unanswered. Alright, I've come up with a resolution. I'm going to get my questions answered. Even if I have to force them out of Lelouch. And A.A. said to ask my parents as well.

It's just as I was thinking. Something must have happened when I was younger to tie them into this. My guess is that when Lelocuh and C.C. found out I was the Key, they informed my parents so I would be safer.

No, if that was the case they wouldn't have forgotten about me all those times in elementary school. I was left even hours after school several times because of them. If they knew how much danger I was in, they wouldn't have left me like that.

"They forgot me so many times I had to get a driver. I guess that was pretty cool."

If not that, then what could my parents possibly have to do with this?

- - -

Jun wasn't in class today. Neither was Cassandra. At lunch, everyone had their own theories.

"Cassa-chan and Jun-kun. . . maybe they're in love!", Lea exclaimed.

"Lea, 1) You're a shameless otaku, and 2) they haven't even known each other that long", Ivana reasoned.

"What's wrong with being an otaku?"

Leo sighed. "Whether or not they're 'in love' they shouldn't be skipping class."

Lea pouted at his remark. "I can't believe you guys are twins", I said.

"I bet they're planning some sort of prank for you, Alex", Vince said. "You always said how Cassa played around with you. And who here knows you're weak points better than Jun?"

"When did you guys start calling her 'Cassa'?", I asked.

Lea giggled. "It sounds cute!"

They kept on speculating, but I was thinking about what Vince said. Jun's been my friend since I started coming here in middle school. And Cassandra I knew for. . . well a really long time. They both knew my weak points.

What are they planning for me?

- - - - - - -

Up next: C.C. reveals Cassandra's true past to Alex.

--Arthur Omake!--

3 years ago. . .

A 14 year old Marie Delaney ran excitedly to the Student Council room. She had in her tight grasp the wrist of a 12 year old boy.

"H-hey! Slow down!"

"Let go of him!"

Marie almost forgot about the other boy following him. She kept on until she reached the Student Council room. "President! I found him!"

An older student, presumably a senior, looked up from the paper work. "Good job Marie. You may proceed to what you wanted to do", he said.

"Wait a minute", the boy who followed her panted. "Who are you and what do you want with Jun?"

"My name is Marie Delaney, Student Council errand runner. And that is President Tsubasa Masanori."

"A-And, why did you bring me here?", Jun stuttered.

Marie grinned. "I've been watching you for a long time. I have plans for when I become president, and you're part of them."

Alex frowned. "How do you know you'll be president?"

"It's destiny", Marie said. "And Jun Tsurugi has caught my attention. I can't let him go now."

"Agh!", Jun yelped in pain.

"What is it?", Alex asked.

Marie bent down and picked up a small black kitten. "Looks like Arthur bit you Jun. Say you're sorry Arthur."

"Mew."

"That's pretty cute", Jun said.

"Don't say it's cute! It just bit you!", Alex yelled.

"I'm sure it was an accident", Jun said, now holding the kitten in his arms.

"Jun, sometimes you're too soft."

"Ouch!"

"Told ya so."

"I guess Arthur doesn't like you too much", President Masanori teased.

"Don't worry Jun", Marie smiled. "Arthur will have a long time to get used to you."

"I hope so. I don't want this to become a regular thing", Jun said.

3 years later. . .

"Jun! Welcome to a new school year!", Marie exclaimed.

"I'm looking forward to it. They say high school is pretty tough."

"How tough can it be? Marie got through it", Alex said.

"Enough of your talk!", Marie yelled.

"Meow." Marie grinned. "Looks like someone came to welcome you Jun", Marie picked up Arthur and handed him to Jun.

"Hey Arthur. Maybe this year we came be frie-ah!"

"I think Arthur disagrees", Alex said. Marie took back Arthur and gave him his food.

"Why doesn't he like me?", Jun asked.

"I dunno. Maybe it's genetic", Alex said jokingly.

"It's strange", Jun said feeling the area around where Arthur bit him. "Everytime I get bitten, I get a déjà vu feeling."

"Maybe in a past life you fought against cats."

"Maybe", Jun said shaking off the strange feeling.