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Warnings: Swearing? :o

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I'm not perfect so I could make mistakes, let's hope I didn't.

Suzaku was kind of a jerk at first last chapter, but that's because he pissed me off after Euphie died by acting like that. I had to retain some of his bastard qualities. I'm going to keep his P.O.V. for now, but let me know if you think I should change to just Normal P.O.V.

Either way is fine with me. Anyways though, on with the show~

Suzaku's P.O.V.

I was sitting in the waiting room, anxiously awaiting a status update. Lelouch was rushed to an emergency room. So far I haven't been allowed to see him, and from what I hear he is still being treated. I thought they would be done by now. I've been waiting here for two hours already! Those bastards better not be taking a break!

I sigh and slouch forward, covering my face in my hands. This is all my fault. If I would've just came earlier, if I had just read the damn letter earlier he wouldn't be in this situation. Why am I so stubborn? Did it rub off on me from you, Lelouch?

I look up at the boring white walls of the hospital waiting room. There's several other people here waiting to be looked at too. Most of them Britannian. I suppose it shouldn't be surprising, the hospital Lulu was taken too was Britannian after all. People were giving me strange looks. I couldn't tell if it was because of my Knight of the Rounds uniform, or because I'm an Eleven. I guess I couldn't blame them, I'd probably be staring if I were them too.

I yawned and leaned back on my seat tiredly. It was late, but I'd force myself to stay up if I had to. Luckily that nap I took earlier was proving useful now, but this seat was so uncomfortable I doubt I'd be able to get some sleep in it even if I hadn't napped in the afternoon.

Glancing down at myself from my seated position I could see the dirt and blood stains on my uniform. I must look like a wreck right now. I was angry that my clothes had gotten wrinkled earlier, but that's nothing compared to how it is now. I suppose I'll have to throw this set away.

I heard the quiet click of the door leading to the patient's rooms open and a Doctor came out with a clipboard. Thinking he was going to call on some random patient again I got up and started walking towards him. I was about to demand he tell me when I'd be able to see Lelouch, but I stopped when I saw the serious look he had on his face. I guess he was finally going to tell me something. Hopefully something to ease this guilt I'm feeling.

"Listen here…Kururugi was it? Your friend looks fine, but we're going to have to run some tests to make sure. You're the only person here that knows him, and I appreciate you taking the time to fill us in on some of your friends information. He should be well on his way to recovery. I'd give him a few weeks, maybe a month, but if this happens again…he'll be too weak to live through it. He lost a lot of blood, and he's broken some bones. He should consider himself quite lucky. One of his broken ribs nearly punctured his liver, but fortunately it narrowly missed it. He also suffered some serious head trauma in the accident, and I suppose I should warn you just incase. It is very possible that your friend, Lelouch, can enter a coma. As of now though that's only speculation. We should know in a few days depending if he wakes up or not" his face was hard and he stared at me condescendingly. "Will you be taking care of his hospital bill?"

"Yes, I will. Just make sure you do everything in your power to make sure Lulu gets the best treatment." He gave me a disgusted look when I mentioned Lelouch's nickname.

"Don't worry, we're taking really good care of him. I wonder though, how exactly did his accident occur?"

"I don't know, when I arrived at the scene he was already on the floor injured and people were crowding around him frantically, but I intend on asking him what happened when he wakes up" I said concerned.

What happened to you Lelouch? Why were you laying there like that with all those people around you?

"I see," he said. The doctor's expression quickly changed from curious into an accusingly and unbelieving look. "In any case, you can leave your number with the receptionist, and we'll contact you in a few days to tell you how he's doing."

"No!" I yelled worried. "I can't leave yet, I want to wait here for him. I don't want to abandon him in this place where he has no one." I had my suspicions that Lelouch had done this to himself. I can't leave without speaking with him and confirming that we're still on good terms. He needs to know that I haven't abandoned him. We're bound to each other, whether we like it or not.

"Fine. You may wait here in the waiting room if you insist, but don't start any trouble with anyone or I'll personally call security and make sure they throw you out. Personally I think your friend is better off without you anyway."

"What?!" I cry out. "How dare you say that to me! Lelouch is my best friend, and I've always been there for him." I understand that I'm lying when I say this, but dammit this guy needs to mind his own fucking business. Lelouch is my best friend, I'm pretty sure I know what's best for him here. This stupid doctor's barely met us and he's already assuming shit. "Also, I demand you let me see him right now. I want to spend my time here by his side. Not in the waiting room."

"Look Kururugi, as far as I know, you could be the one who did this to him. How do I know you're really his friend? He's Britannian and you're a filthy Eleven" he spit out. He looked me up and down, "I can't believe they let a pathetic number like you join the elite ranks. Tell me Kururugi, did you bribe them into letting you become a Knight of the Rounds? Did you pay them well to accept you?"

'I sold out my friend to become one actually' I thought bitterly to myself. If I said that out loud though, he definitely wouldn't let me see Lulu.

"Listen, I earned this rank alright?" I tried to keep my voice as calm as possible. "This isn't about be being a Knight of the Rounds though, this is about Lulu." He glared at me again when I mentioned his nickname…I guess he doesn't like the idea of Britannian's and Elevens being friends. Too bad, because I wouldn't trade my friendship with Lelouch for anything in the world.

"I don't trust you, Kuru-"

"If I wanted to hurt him, believe me sir, he would be dead by now! And there's no way in hell I'd be waiting for him to get better, if I had been the one to cause him pain. Especially not in this insufferable lobby. Oh and another thing! I sure as hell wouldn't pay for his bill either" I sneered, no longer in the mood to put up with his bullshit excuses.

He glared at me, obviously not liking my tone very well. He stood in front of me silently contemplating what he should do. Finally, after what seemed like ages, he sighed and nodded his head.

"I'll let you stay with him, but if you hurt him, I'll have security up there faster than you can blink. I will also notify the authorities and have them deal with you" he stated smoothly. "Keep your hands to yourself, he's a very elegant and delicate boy, I wouldn't want your filth contaminating my patient."

I scowl and follow the doctor through the door he came out of. Out of all the doctors in the world, Lelouch just had to get a racist one. This is unbelievable. I have the worst luck in the world.

The place is bustling with life from inside the door. Phones are ringing and nurses are running about trying to deliver medicine to their respective patients. It's such a contrast to the dull atmosphere in the waiting room. After following him down a few more halls we finally stop in front of a large glass door. There are curtains on the inside so it's not possible to see what's inside the room. I walk in and the doctor closes the door behind me. I push the curtain aside to step in and slide it closed again. I turn around and walk over to the bed area. Lelouch is laying there so innocently. His expression no longer one of pain. Instead he looks serene, and I can't help but stare. God Lelouch, you look so…beautiful. If I didn't know you better I'd think you were incapable of doing harm.

I walk over to one of the chairs next to the wall and pull it up next to the bed. These chairs are considerably much comfier than the other ones. I can easily sleep in this one. I look up at Lelouch, his arms are bound up in casts. It seems like he broke them both…and his right leg too. I lean over and gently run my hand across the cast on his leg. I wonder how much pain you felt…How did this happen, Lulu? His torso is also covered in bandages. I can see bruises where his skin is visible. There are bruises and cuts along his face as well. He must've hit the ground really hard. Possibly scraped himself against something.

I sigh and look at him sadly. "Lelouch, I'm sorry. I know you wanted to meet…I should've read your note as soon as I received it. You're my best friend…you should take priority over things."

I gently picked up his hand, and intertwined our fingers. It's ok now. I've got you Lelouch. I don't know if you're really sorry about what you've done, or if you even care about what you did to Euphie, but I know she wouldn't want me to hate you for it. No, she doesn't like hatred. She wanted peace. Maybe you can still help me achieve that peace, but you're going to have to do it my way. I caress his hand I'm holding with my thumb and grin. Yes…we'll do things my way this time.

I yawn and pick my head up. I look around and notice I'm in a hospital room. The strong scent of medicine hits me, and I remember what happened yesterday. Everything refreshes itself in my memory and I glance down at Lelouch. I see I'm still holding onto his hand. Smiling I hold on to it tighter and look around the room again. No one else is here, and it doesn't look like anyone's came in. With my free hand I brush his bangs to the side and trace the outline of his face. How can someone who's committed so many evils in this world look so innocent?

Oh, Lulu…how am I going to correct you? I promise to stay with you until you get better, hopefully the other's won't need me for awhile. It's a good thing they gave me a break. Although it's short…I hope you wake up before I have to return. I don't know what kind of excuse I can come up with to stay. I don't want to put your life in jeopardy by risking any of them finding out that you're really Zero. Only a small group knows the truth and fortunately not all of the knights were told. In fact, I think Bismarck, the Knight of One, is the only one who knows. Still it's better to be safe than sorry, right? I get up and head out to grab something to eat.

It's been a week. I've been here for a week and still Lelouch hasn't shown signs of waking up. Nurses come in occasionally to check up on him and change his bandages. Physically he seems to be getting better, but mentally…

I clasp his hands and look at him pleadingly. "Lelouch, please get better. Please wake up. Would you do that for me?" No, it's stupid of me to ask. Of course he wouldn't wake up for me…if anything this ordeal will make him think our bond is broken. Are you mad at me Lelouch? Is that why you did this to yourself? To test our friendship? As quickly as they came I forced those thoughts out of my head. Nothing is confirmed. Lelouch could've been pushed, and if that's the case I swear I'll murder the bastard who did this myself. I wonder what happened to you…

"Nunnally wants to see you too. She misses you a lot. If not for me, would you wake up for her sake?" I say hopeful, but he stays as he is. Completely unresponsive. The only signs of life he's showing is the constant rise and drop of his chest. My smile falters and I sigh tiredly. It's no use. My questions fall on deaf ears. Lelouch can't hear me, this is like talking to a wall.

'This is all because of his Geass!' I think angrily. If he didn't have that stupid curse he'd be fine right now. None of this would've happened. Euphemia would still be alive…and Lelouch would still be safely back at Ashford Academy. Milly would probably have him involved in a silly game for her amusement, but at least he'd he safe.

"Damn that Geass! I wish you'd never received it. Nothing, absolutely nothing good has come from you obtaining it!" I yell vehemently.

"How foolish. And here I thought you actually cared for dear old Lulu, guess I was wrong about you" I heard a monotone voice say from behind me.

I spun around and saw the green haired witch walk by me. I heard the door behind us click shut. When did she come in? How could I not have noticed?

C.C. walked to the side opposite where I was at and stared intently at Lelouch. I noticed she was wearing normal clothes. A regular strapless violet shirt and a short black skirt with a brown belt. She had on a pair of light yellow sunglass on top of her head. I guess it would look suspicious of her if she had walked right in here wearing her Black Knights uniform. After a few more minutes I decided I'd question her motives for coming.

"What the hell are you doing here witch, and what do you mean by that? I do care about him," I hissed and glared at her. This woman is the cause of everything. Why the hell would she show up now, hasn't she caused enough trouble?

"If you cared about him you would be thanking me" she said calmly. Her amber eyes looked up and we locked gazes. She stood straight and brushed her hair behind her shoulder. "The gift I gave him, his Geass, did you know it saved his life? If it weren't for me he would be buried in the Shinjuku ghetto right now."

"What? The Shinjuku ghetto?" Memories flooded me and I remembered our faithful meeting. I had mistaken her for poison gas. Of course, that's where I re-met Lelouch too! I was so happy to see him again after all those years…

"Yes. I gave him the option and he accepted" she continued. "I protected him from those soldiers, and I got shot in the head. They didn't relent though. Those soldiers were going to murder Lelouch, just like they did all those innocent Japanese people. They were going to kill him even though he was Britannian like them. He was scared, I offered a gift and he accepted. You should be glad he got out of that mess, or would you have liked it better if he had died right then and there?" she said. There was a curious gleam in her eye, but other than that she looked completely uninterested.

"No! Why would I want Lelouch to die? Don't be stupid!" I yelled. Did that Geass really save him? This woman completely annoys me. How could Lelouch stand her?

"Then?" she said expectantly. "Don't blame the Geass, it's harmless in all of this."

"Are you kidding me? Harmless? That thing has caused Lelouch lots of problems. Even though it saved his life, it also destroyed him. Look at him now, just look. How does it feel to know you caused this?!" I sneered motioning towards Lelouch.

Her eyes steeled over and her jaw clenched. She didn't look at him, instead she glared coldly at me. "All I did was grant him a Geass. He made his own choices."

"No, I bet you influenced him."

"His choices were his own. I merely followed along. I gave him the power to achieve what he's always wanted. Revenge on the country and family that wronged him. Besides, he's never blamed me for giving him a Geass."

"If you hadn't given him the Geass he'd still be fine. He wouldn't be falling down the wrong path." I stated, annoyed that she wouldn't just admit she was responsible for this.

"People never change Suzaku…situations do. If he made those choices he'd make them again given the chance. If I didn't form the pact with him he would've died, or maybe he would've found another way. Lelouch is really clever like that. You should know better than anyone that his heart was poisoned since the day his father abandoned him and Nunnally at your estate. One way or another you two were bound to clash. Your ideals are the same, but your methods are radically different" she finished sharply.

How much did she know? Did Lelouch tell her about his past? Well I guess he had to have, or how could she have known this much. Then a thought suddenly crossed my mind. How did she know he was here, and why did she come?

"Why are you here C.C.?" I asked, although my tone made it sound more like a command.

"My reason's for being here are none of your concern."

"If it involves Lelouch then it is my business, so either you tell me or I'll have to force it out of you" I said disdainfully.

Her eyes widened a bit in shock, but she quickly masked it with indifference. "I didn't think you had the audacity to demand anything from me Suzaku. I have to say, I'm not impressed. I'll go ahead and tell you anyways though if it will shut you up. Lelouch is my accomplice, we're bound together by our contract. He still hasn't paid me his debt for the gift I so graciously bestowed upon him, so I'm here to collect. It doesn't matter where he is, I will always find him. I will make sure he holds his end of the bargain."

"He has to hold his end of the agreement? What exactly is the terms of your agreement?" I ask, knowing I'm overstepping my boundaries because this really is none of my business but I can't help it. I want to know everything about Lulu so I can help him get rid of this immortal witch.

She regards me with a hateful look in her eyes and her hands on the bed tighten around the bed sheets in frustration. "Kururugi, stay out of this. This is between me and Lelouch, that's it!" she spits out. This is probably the most emotion I've ever seen her display.

I'm about to pursue this further, but I hear a soft whimper. Hope fills me and I look down at Lelouch. His face is twisted in pain and he's shaking a little. I'm shocked and relieved. I shake him lightly. I think he might be having a nightmare, so I try to wake him up. C.C. just stares there looking at him. Her expression unreadable, but I believe she's relieved.

"He must be in really deep sleep" I hear C.C. murmur to herself.

"…don't go, please…I can't have you leave me too…" he whispers brokenly.

"Lelouch…it's just a dream" I say trying to soothe him.

"Rolo, you're all I have left….please, please don't go…without you, I-I'm nothing…I'm no one…" his voice is laced with panic. A few tears stream down the side of his face.

I tense when I hear him say Rolo's name. Isn't that the dead assassin? Why would he call out to him? I feel my heart breaking. Is this what Lelouch thinks? That no one cares…

I wipe the tears from his eyes and climb into the bed with him. It's big enough to hold us both easily. I can't stand seeing him like this. I wrap my arms around his waist and gently pull him towards me. I hold him close, he's the only one I would do this for. He surprises me by snuggling into me and holding on tightly. It's almost painful, as if he thinks I'll disappear when he lets go.

"Don't worry Lulu, I'm not going anywhere," I whisper comfortingly and hope he calms down.

He sighs relieved and holds on tighter if possible. "Thank you, Rolo. I don't know what I'd do if you left…promise me, promise you'll never leave me…" he says sadly, his voice getting weaker. His brow is knitted in worry and soon after he says that, his body relaxes against mine. I look down and see he's fallen back into regular sleep.

C.C. is looking at him no longer masking her concern.

I'm hurt. His words confused me. Why was Rolo so important to him? I felt anger. Is this how jealousy feels? Lelouch is my friend, I don't think I should have to share him with anyone else.

"Look Suzaku" C.C. starts. "I'm not here to gain friends or enemies, but I care about him okay? So I'm going to warn you, I don't know why you're here, but if you plan on hurting him I suggest you back off now or you will get hurt."

"Is that a threat?" I ask tiredly. There's no way I plan on hurting him, but this woman I couldn't care less about. I'll gladly get rid of her.

"No, it's a promise, Suzaku. You have my word." The coldness of her tone doesn't affect me. If she thinks she can best me I'll gladly accept her challenge. Should she try and stand in my way, I won't guarantee a fair fight.

Author's note: I hope you guys like this chapter. Also I really hope there's no mistakes. I'll fix any if I see them later. Review if you have the time please~

Edited: Ah, sorry I made a mistake. It wasn't really grammatical, more like wrong context. Instead of being taken to an intensive care unit, he was suppose to be taken to an emergency room. Sorry for the inconvenience, don't know if it bugged any of you. Thanks for pointing it out, mmm, I'm not sure if you'd like being named so I'll keep it to myself.

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