"You want me to do what?"
"Your selective hearing is really annoying."
Lelouch was once again trying to get me to do something out of the ordinary. I know I said I'd stop hesitating, but I wanted to have some sliver of normalcy in my life. It used to be at school, but since I found out about Jun and Cassandra's double lives that idea flew out the window.
And guess what the almighty Lelouch wanted me to do now. Knightmare training. There are a bunch of things wrong with that, but that's not important. I needed answers about Cassandra. I didn't like the idea of my oldest friend out to get me.
And based on that dream last night, she had something to do with C.C. and Lelouch even when we were kids. . . well, younger kids.
"I'll explain the problems I have with Knightmare training later. But right now I need to know, what do you have to do with Cassandra?"
"Whether or not you know doesn't matter", Lelouch said. "Now then, the chances of a knightmare battle are less than 10 percent. But you need to be prepa-"
"Stop ignoring me! Why can't you tell me about Cassandra?"
"Because it's known of your business."
"So you can overwhelm me with all these secrets when it's convenient for you, but when I'm bothered by something it's none of my business?!"
"Enough!", C.C. said in a firm voice. "Somethings are best left unknown."
I couldn't read the emetion in her eyes. But I could feel my heart tug. Fine, this would have to wait. Now then, my first problem with Knightmare training:
"Aren't Knightmares banned?"
"Isn't murder illegal?"
"Just say yes or no."
Lelouch and C.C. started leaving so I followed them. They put on disguises and we got into the van. My second problem with Knightmare training:
"Where are we going?"
"You'll see", Lelouch said.
"Just give me a straight answer already", I mumbled.
They brought me to some building I don't recognize. Just how many places did they go to? I follwed them through the entrance. Why do I keep following them? I should just leave them by themselves! It's not like they care!
I need to calm down. I promised I'd stay. Besides, Jun and Cassandra don't look like they're quitting anytime soon. Lelouch and C.C. definitely don't care about them, but I don't want them hurt. I guess that's not fair to say.
I think C.C. at least acknowledges Cassandra. And I want to know now. We went inside and elevator and went to the basement floor. Knightmare training in a basement? Don't tell me there's a trap door and-
"This way", Lelouch opened a secret door that led underground.
At the end of the tunnel I could see a door. Lelouch went inside and walked off to the side.
"C.C. you handle the safety. I'll moniter", he said.
She turned on the lights and there in the center of the room was a Ganymede. This is probably the oldest Knightmare frame outside of a museum. I couldn't believe it.
"Get him started", Lelouch said through a microphone. He was in some room above us. I could see him through a window, looking down on us. C.C. helped me inside the frame, she stayed at a close distance.
"This frame has a basic control system", she said.
After explaining the controls, I started doing simple manouvers.
"Some things are best left unknown", C.C. said. "However, it's important that you know what Cassandra means to us."
"So you're gonna tell me how you know her?", I asked.
"She was born just a few months after you. At a time, Lelouch and I were prisoners, being tested on."
"By A.A.?", I asked trying to concentrate on moving the left arm.
"Yes. The group known as the Eden Vital. They claim that they are the protectors of the Key."
"Me." I'm getting pretty tired of being referred to as 'the Key'. It makes me feel like an object. I tried to understand the readings before me, while C.C. kept talking.
"One of the tests involved extracting my egg cells and Lelouch's sperm cells." I don't know why, but that just grossed me out.
"They used them and tried to create their own Key that could be raised by them with their own intentions. The result was Cassandra."
"Cassandra, was a test tube baby?" That would explain why I never saw her parents, but, wait a minute. . .didn't that mean. . .
"She's your daughter."
"Yes. And watch where you're aiming the arms."
I wonder if Lelouch can hear us. Would he stop us if he could?
"Although I didn't give birth to her, she is biologically ours. And we still care for her."
"So why is she with the, what was it, Eden Vital?"
"It's what she wants. The Eden Vital had claimed her, and she accepted them. Lelouch tries not to take away anyone's free will."
Well that's ironic, considering his geass. "You mean even though she knew you guys were her parents, she decided to fight against you?"
"That's correct."
"But why?"
"We're done here", Lelouch's voice sounded.
The controls for the frame were simpler than I thought. Maybe because it's the Ganymede. It's nowhere near as advanced as the ones I've seen I guess you gotta start somewhere. We left the building and drove back to the academy.
"So, I'm sure you've got someone guarding that place", I said.
"No of course not", Lelouch answered. I really couldn't tell if that was sarcasm or not.
"Why is it that you never give me a straight answer?"
"Because with a life like mine, you need to be able to find humor in anything."
"Okay, but it feels like you're only doing that with me."
"That's only because you only see me with C.C., and she's not so much fun to tease."
"Whatever."
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My bed felt more comfortable for some reason. Maybe it's because I know why Cassandra's involved. She's their daughter. C.C. and Lelouch are her mom and dad. But why is she their enemy. I bet A.A. would tell me, or at least he'd give me some vague clue to get my answer.
Lelouch wasn't totally cold hearted. He must feel something for Cassandra. And what about her? Surely she knew who her parents were. I needed to know for myself. I sort of feel like I'm probing, but I need answers.
I need to piece everything together. Otherwise, I'm not sure what I'm fighting for.
Tap. . .Tap
What's that noise? I went over to my window and opened it.
"Hey Allie, come down here!" I could almost recognize that voice.
"Allie?"
"I've got sumthin' to tell ya!", Sidra yelled.
I went downstairs and left the dorms, meeting her outside.
"What is it? Don't you know it's past curfew?", I asked.
"Well I needed to pass a message and I don't have your number", she said.
"What is it?"
"Lelouch has contacted us through Sirius. We're fighting with you now!"
"Say what? Hold on, what do you mean, he contacted you through Sirius?"
Sidra looked at me simply and said, "That's his geass." You've got to be kidding me.
"We've all got one, with different contractors. Hey what's wrong?"
I guess I had some sort of look on my face. But can you blame me? My life has been turned into some bizarre world where everything that could happen, will happen.
"I'm fine. It's nothing. At least, none of my problems will ever be bigger than the anything else that ever happens to me ever again."
"Huh?"
"Nothing. I got the message, so I'll see you later", I went back up to my dorm. I should really stop being surprised by now.
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Up next: I'm not sure. This chapter seemed pretty boring to me, but I couldn't think of anything else. By the way, I'd like some help with the geasses for Astra, Sidra, and Vesper if you'd like!
--Cassandra Omake!--
10 years ago. . .
Cassandra sat at a table in her home, eating pizza. C.C. sat across from her eating her own pizza. Lelouch walked in, eyes flitting from between them both.
"You look like clones", he said.
"She has your eyes", C.C. reminded him.
"And everything else she has of you. Anyway, I noticed you playing with a little boy", Lelouch said to Cassandra.
"Yeah, he's funny. He's 5 like me, and fun to tease", Cassandra giggled.
Lelouch sighed. It was like having a mini-C.C..
"That's my girl", C.C. praised. "Tonight, we'll have your favorite pizza for dinner."
"How is that different from any other night?", Lelouch asked.
"Quit whining. We don't have pizza on Monday or Friday", C.C. said.
"Only because of our deal. Cassandra, you know-"
"I can't tell my friend about us. I know!"
"See Lelouch. She's smart", C.C. patted Cassandra on the head.
"I just hope she doesn't torture the boy", Lelouch sat down and took a slice.
"Today I put him in a dress!"
"Too late for that Lelouch."
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Please don't kill me for the crappyness of this chapter. But I have a feeling I won't be able to update for a while.
I've got a feelin' Oooooh
That I won't update for a while,
that I won't update for a while
Sry, just had to do that.