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Warnings: Minor Cursing?
So, I didn't catch many errors in the last one, hopefully that means I'm improving. :D
I'm still going to warn you though, I'm not perfect so mistakes can pop up. I'll try to fix them if I catch any of them later.
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They encourage me to keep writing. Also, I'm going to switch between P.O.V.'s in this one. Anyways though, I don't want to waste too much of your time.
On with the show~
Suzaku's P.O.V.
Even when I wasn't looking at her, I could tell C.C. was watching me like a hawk. She didn't trust me with Lelouch, and I can't blame her. It's understandable. I didn't trust him with her either. He's too valuable for me to leave in her care. She caused his problems after all. I don't care how many times she claims her innocence on this matter. If she didn't exist, Lulu wouldn't be laying here in this hospital bed.
I held Lelouch's sleeping form closer to me. He looks so peaceful now. His even breathing relaxed me and I found myself drifting into sleep. There's no way in hell I'm going to let that bitch ruin you again. You can count on me Lulu.
C.C.'s P.O.V.
I sigh tiredly and look at Lelouch. God Lulu, seeing you like this…I don't know if I feel more jealous than depressed.
Suzaku pulled Lelouch closer to him and started at him intently. Soon I saw him nodding off.
How foolish. They're both fools in their own way though I suppose.
Suzaku…why are you so annoying? I glare in his direction. There's no way I'm going to allow him the pleasure of hurting Lelouch, intentionally or otherwise. He's my accomplice in this, and we're in this together. For the good and the bad.
Still…maybe I can use Suzaku to my advantage. I need to test how far he's willing to go first, but if he checks out…this should be interesting. Yes, if I'm careful maybe…but first I have to feign interest in his well being. Otherwise it's highly unlikely he'll hear me out, or help me out.
Sliding off the chair I had slept in, I walked closer to bed where Lelouch and Suzaku lay. Suzaku had pulled Lelouch onto his lap, and Lulu was snuggled into him. I reach over and tug on Lelouch's arm, his body doesn't move though. Suzaku has him in a tight hold. The poor boy probably thinks Suzaku is his pillow…and that's a good thing. This is how he normally sleeps, maybe he's waking up soon? If that's the case I have to do this quickly, but first, it wouldn't hurt to grab a bite to eat right?
The door clicks open and I hear someone push the curtain aside. I turn my head and see one of Lelouch's nurses walk in. I slip into my caring façade and smile at the woman.
She looks up and gasps. I see a dark blush on her cheeks and I can't help but laugh lightly.
"Umm, I came to change his bandages, but…" she turns and looks at me "uh, are they…?"
"Boyfriends?" I snort. "He wishes, but they do look cute together don't they?" I comment jokingly.
The nurse looks like she's about to say something, but blushes and looks down shyly.
I can't help but laugh at this. The woman looks to be enjoying this. Who would've guessed?
"Should I try to…umm…separate them?" she asks unsurely after a brief moment of silence.
"No. Leave them, once the patient's friend wakes up I'll ask him to get off, alright? Suzaku's a heavy sleeper anyways." I finish.
I don't really know if that's true, but I tried to pull Lelouch away from him and that didn't work. So it's a safe assumption.
She smiles at me and sigh's in relief. "Who am I to tear apart two lovers right?" she awkwardly says and walks out with the bandages she'd brought in.
Lovers? I guess she didn't believe me just now, but glancing at them again…I can see why. The way Suzaku's holding him makes me think he reciprocates Lulu's feelings.
Damn, if that's the case...no it's impossible. Suzaku has to hate him, if not I guess I'll have to remind him of everything our dear little Lulu's done. I have to convince Suzaku to be on my side. Incase Lelouch doesn't want to accept my code and I can't convince him…Suzaku will have to do it for me.
I have good reasoning. Lelouch just tried to kill himself. I don't know why he did it, but I don't think he'll want to accept my code that makes him live forever. I'll have to use every card at my disposal if I want to be rid of this curse. I'm sorry Lelouch, but I don't want to live anymore, and you promised to help me.
If Suzaku hates Lelouch I can convince him to help me get Lulu to accept my code, because it's the worse form of punishment Lulu can get. That should work right? I suppose I'll let him get closure with Lelouch as well, that's probably what he's here for anyways.
I can't explain Suzaku's sudden interest in my accomplice. I suppose it's his near death experience. Mortals are so fragile, and easily swayed. If Lulu was fine, would Suzaku still be with him right now? I glare at Suzaku angrily. If he's here to toy with Lelouch's feelings I'll dispose of him after he's convinced Lulu. I can't stand people who don't show their true colors. The worst kind of evil is the one that hides behind a kind face, because it's impossible to see it coming. My geass taught me a lot about fake emotion. Now I can't stand it. Lelouch is the first person to truly care for me. He's the first friend I've made in awhile. I don't like having to do this to him, befriending him wasn't my original intention, but I have to make sure he takes my code. I can't bare this eternal life any longer.
If Lelouch decided to be selfish and chicken out on our deal by trying to kill himself, then I reserve the right to hold him to his promise.
I glance at the two sleeping boys one last time, before I head out of the room. I can't keep thinking about this on an empty stomach. I guess I'll see if they have any pizza downstairs.
As soon as I push the double doors open the scent of fresh pizza fills my senses and I smile warmly. I'm glad they have some, yesterday I had to wait for three hours only to have them tell me they ran out of materials. I guess they ran out, because it was already kind of late when I came in.
I walk over and stand in line. The wait isn't long, and soon I'm sitting down enjoying a freshly baked slice of pepperoni pizza. It's not as good as Pizza Hut, but it's not bad.
I feel a hand on my shoulder, and calmly glance over at the person beside me. It's Lelouch's doctor. Slipping back into my persona I smile kindly up at the doctor.
"Hello Doctor, how are you this fine morning" I say feigning interest in his day.
"C.C. I'm glad to have caught you here. We're running the tests on your little brother Lelouch again. I want to make sure our results are 100% positive" he says respectfully.
I finish my slice and nod thankfully at him. "I'm glad doctor. I'm terribly worried about him…what if he doesn't wake up again?" I say easily falling into the role of the big protective sister I lied about being when I first came here. It was the easiest thing I could come up with to gain access to Lulu, and it worked like a charm.
"Don't worry your pretty little head C.C., your brother could wake up any day now" the doctor says encouragingly.
"Oh doctor it's okay. You don't have to lie. I know the possibilities fate may bring him."
"C.C…that Japanese boy hasn't tried anything bad has he? Is he misbehaving?" the doctor inquires worriedly.
This is my chance. "Well……no I couldn't.." I start with uncertainty in my voice. I say just enough to stir the doctor up.
"What has he done?" the doctor demands shortly.
And just like that I have him in the palm of my hand. "Suzaku…he's-he's touching Lelouch…even though Lulu is in a very fragile state and could get injured…"
As quickly as those words leave my mouth he stands up angrily and storms out in the direction of the Lelouch's room.
I laugh lightly and grab my other slice of pizza before I head off after him. Now that phase one of my plan is complete, it's time to start phase two.
When I reach the room I can already hear Suzaku and the doctor arguing. I walk in and pause. The doctor's trying to pull Suzaku away from Lelouch, but Suzaku's doesn't look like he's going to let go anytime soon. He's sitting up, just glaring at the doctor.
If looks could kill, Suzaku would surely brutally murder the doctor…I better step in.
"Uh.." I begin about to intervene.
"Get the hell away from him filthy Eleven" the doctor yells vehemently.
"No, leave us, I'm not going anywhere" Suzaku retorts.
"Doctor, it's ok, please let him go" I say pleadingly and Suzaku shoots me a confused and weary look.
"C.C. this barbarian could end up hurting him, don't you care about your brother's health?" the doctor asks looking at me concerned.
Suzaku's look darkens and he glares at me.
"I do, but I know he won't hurt him. Suzaku is Lulu's best friend." I say trying to appease the doctor.
He looks angry, but he lets go of Suzaku. "You're lucky she's vouching for you young man. What the hell are you doing with him. Don't you see that he's still injured?" the doctor asks coldly.
"I do" Suzaku responds defensively. "Lelouch was crying, I was only trying to make him feel better, and it clearly worked, look." He held up his arms and showed that Lelouch was also holding onto him.
The doctor sighed in frustration. "That's fine Kururugi, but I'm going to have to ask you once again to remove yourself."
Suzaku was about to respond but I cut him off. "Suzaku, the nurses need to change his bandages and administer more medicine. What would happen if his anesthesia wore off?"
He looks worried and pulls Lelouch off of him. Lelouch makes a noise and the doctor looks at him surprised.
"He-he's recovering…that's wonderful!" he says relieved.
"Is this normal?" I ask.
"Yes, it appears he's gaining back some consciousness. His noise and the way he was holding that Eleven prove it."
Suzaku glares at the doctor, but still looks relieved from his spot next to Lelouch.
"I have to go write this down, tell me if he does anything else."
The doctor hurriedly walks out of the room, and as soon as the door closed behind him Suzaku turned to me angrily.
He was about to say something, but his phone started ringing.
"Dammit!" He hissed and answered.
"Hello?"
"Cecile I can't go right now, tell Lloyd I'm on break and I'm busy right now. Also, would it be alright if I took another week off…?"
"Really? Thanks…I'm sorry I can't return yet this is really important…alright, I'll see you later, bye."
I wonder what that was all about? I suppose it doesn't hurt to ask. He had walked off to the corner of the room when he answered the call.
"Everything alright?" I ask indifferently.
Suzaku's P.O.V.
"What the hell did you tell the doctor C.C.?" I spit out disdainfully.
"Hmm? What are you talking about?"
"His sister? You're definitely not one of Lelouch's sisters."
"You should be thanking me. He was going to call security and have you thrown out" she responded calmly walking over to Lelouch's other side.
"You lied to the doctor. You aren't his sister." I responded also walking back to his side.
"So? It got me in here didn't it? You can't argue with results Suzaku, you would've done the same anyways."
What's she trying to get at? Why did she defend me? If I annoy her as much as she implies why would she stick up for me?
"Why didn't you let him throw me out? Isn't that what you want?"
She laughed and amusement flickered through her amber eyes. "Suzaku, when did I say I didn't want you here?"
"You tried to threaten me, although you denied it that's what it was."
"Hmm, let me ask you something Suzaku, what do you plan to do once Lelouch wakes up?"
"I'm going to demand an explanation for his current situation. Why? What about you witch? Why do you care about Lulu so much?" What's she trying to get at? Lelouch is my friend, why would I leave him in the jaws of the beast?
"Don't get me wrong Suzaku, you were right, I couldn't care less about you. Lelouch is the only true friend I've made though, and I plan on defending him from you no matter what cost. I do however need your help with something, I suppose this is the only harm I'll make an exception for."
"And what's that?"
"I want you to convince him to accept my code. It will make him immortal, and make me mortal. If you hate his as much as I think you do, you'll understand that this is the worst punishment he could possibly ever receive."
I stare at her in disbelief. This is the worst punishment, but a code to make Lelouch immortal? If Lulu already thinks he's god why would she need my help to convince him? Surely he'd agree without a second thought. This is madness, I have to talk him out of this!
I glare at her defiantly. "Hell no."
Her eyes widen, she must've thought I'd actually accept her proposition.
"I thought you hated him" she says coldly.
"No C.C., I don't hate him, I only hate what he's done. I know deep down he's still the considerate guy I befriended all those years ago."
"He killed Euphemia, what would she think of you if she saw her own knight wasn't defending her?!" she yelled displeased.
"Euphie isn't like that. She would probably be disappointed in me if I did kill her brother" I laughed mirthlessly. Euphie would want me to forgive him…
"Why do you want to get rid of your code C.C.? And why would you want to give it to Lelouch if you avidly advocate your friendship for him and claim the code is a curse? Why do you want to punish him? Has he wronged you?"
"Living forever is a curse. He promised me he would help me get rid of it. You know our agreement? It's that I want to die. He has to help me die in order to fulfill it, and this is the only way."
I look at her surprised. She wants to die? I wouldn't mind killing her…but I don't want Lelouch to accept the code. Living forever…that's something no one should be capable of.
"How can you claim to be his friend and want to throw the code on him?" I ask in disbelief.
"Look, he'll get use to it over time. He hasn't minded before, I think he already knows this is what I expect of him. After this incident I'm not sure if he'll still be willing to help me though."
"And he shouldn't! Do you want to condemn him to an eternal life of solitude? What's he going to do once everyone he knows dies?"
"He could always offer a geass to someone else, and then give them immortality…"
Is she seriously implying he curse someone else?! This is ridiculous!
A rustling interrupts my thoughts. We both look down to see Lelouch stirring.
I hold my breath in anticipation. Is he going to wake up?
This chapter was a little slower than the others since I was offering insight to C.C.'s purpose, so I'm going to add a tiny excerpt from Chapter 5 (which isn't anywhere near finished but I hope you enjoy non the less)
-----Lelouch Nightmare Sequence-----
It's really cold here…Where am I?
I open my eyes slowly and look around, but I can't see anything. My surroundings are pitch black. It's pure darkness…I don't fear the dark or anything, but something about this place is unsettling.
There's whispering and I turn to where it's at. A voice whispers next to my ear, and I swing my arm in the direction it came from fully intent on making some kind of contact with the source, but I don't hit anything…
What am I doing here…? What is this place?! I can't help the panic that engulfs me. I hate not being in control.
"Who's there?!" I yell.
Author's Note: So I totally just finished writing this instead of finishing my homework, but that's fine I'm almost done with my assignments. I hope you guys like this chapter, although I think this might be a little shorter than normal. Wow, I hope I don't write too much normally. Lelouch should be waking up soon. His P.O.V. next chapter. It's been awhile he's had a say in all this, I should venture to his end of the spectrum.
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