A Visit

WARNING: Yet no kinky stuff.

"Are you sure about that, Euphie?"

Euphemia li Britannia nodded with a stubborn look in her eyes. "Yes, Lelouch. I'm sure."

Lelouch sighed one more time. They sat together in a public park on a dwarf wall. "Do you really believe no one is going to recognize you? It's just hair-dye, hat and lenses."

Truth to be told, if one ignored the same features in Euphemia's face, this cyan-haired girl in a little boyish grey cap with deep black eyes didn't look similar to the ever so cute third princess.

"Even if they did notice I look like princess Euphemia," Euphie stated obstinately, "no one is going to believe I am her."

Lelouch shook his head. "What about Suzaku? Or Milly? They're going to find out. They both know I am Euphemia's brother, and Suzaku already met you."

"But Suzaku is good," Euphemia said blithely. "Suzaku is not going to take advantage of it."

Lelouch frowned, because he couldn't deny that. "Same goes for Milly, I guess."

"See? There's nothing to be afraid of," Euphie said, hugging her half-brother lovingly. "We will be together for some time again; you, me and Nunnally."

Lelouch couldn't help but hug her back. "Wonderful."

Shirley was peering out of the window, watching if anyone else from the student council was coming. Nina and Milly were already in, Milly silently checking Shirley up from behind, Nina tapping out on her notebook.

"Still no one?" Milly asked.

"No, madam President," Shirley said.

"That's so irresponsible of them," Milly said with a fake disappointment. "I call a student council meeting for order at half past ten, and everyone is going a minute late!"

Shirley looked away, aware that Milly was mocking her.

And as she looked away, she saw…

"Lulu!" she called, both at him and at Milly.

Lelouch looked up and waved at her.

Waaaaaait!

Was he walking… with a girl?

"Is he alone?" Milly asked.

Shirley turned to her. "Whaaa?!"

"I asked if he walks alone."

Shirley turned red with jealousy. "Well, no. He's walking a girl."

Milly smiled. "I see. Is she pretty?"

"Why do you ask?" Shirley snapped. "Is she Lulu's girlfriend?"

Milly giggled. "She's his cousin!"

Shirley couldn't hold in a deep breath of relief. "I see," she mumbled and peered out of the window again. "Yes, she is quite nice-looking, madam president."

She watched Lelouch and his "cousin" as they walked slowly to the entrance, chatting lightly and laughing.

Shirley didn't like the way the girl held onto Lulu's arm. Was she really his cousin?

Not that Shirley was jealous because the girl was actually very, very cute.

Sudden movement in her peripheral view made her look to the side and call. "Rivalz is coming! And he's driving Suzaku!"

Milly clapped her hands. "Perfect! Now we miss just…"

The door opened and Kallen's red head peered in. "'Morning, madam president. Sorry I'm late."

Milly flung her head back to look at the girl. "It's okay. Take a seat."

Kallen did, smoothening out her skirt nervously. "I haven't expected a meeting to occur on Saturday."

Actually, she had to call off a meeting with Oghi because of that. But he was fine with that. It was him who wanted her to attend school again, after all.

Milly smiled at her. "It's because I have some big news for you. A special event!"

Shirley sat down next to Kallen. Not that Shirley stopped being suspicious that she goes out with Lelouch.

Not that Shirley was pretty possessive, considering that Lelouch wasn't even her boyfriend.

"Hellllooo, ladies!" Rivalz grinned as he walked in. "Sorry to keep you waiting!"

"It's my fault," Suzaku added as he entered as well, releasing his delightfully messy hair from the helmet. "We ran into each other on our way to school and Rivalz offered to give me a ride."

Milly shook her head. "Guys, guys, I hear just excuses from you!"

Suzaku gave her an apologetic shrug. "I'm sorry, madam president."

"Excuse us, madam president," sounded Lelouch's voice from the doorway as he and his companion walked into the room.

Suzaku turned and froze for a moment.

This girl… looked… a bit like Euphie.

He shook his head.

No, Euphie dresses differently. And she's purple-eyed, not black-eyed. And isn't her hair longer?

Milly stood up, slapping a rolled-up newspaper in her palm. "Just no more excuses from the student council members! Would you all just shut up and sit down?"

Euphemia – or just that-girl-that-came-with-lelouch, depends on a point of view – goggled at Milly.

"It's okay. Just an act," Lelouch whispered in her ear.

She didn't doubt it was true, considering the calm faces of the addressed student council members.

So she smiled.

"Ten!" Milly yelped suddenly, causing most of them to chuckle.

Euphie looked around confusedly. "Ten?"

Lelouch just shook his head with a smile.

Suzaku almost jumped up at the sound of the girl's voice.

Was it – no, it couldn't be. But… she came with Lelouch… no, it is just his imagination. Maybe Lloyd was right to give him some time off.

Lelouch pushed back a chair for Euphie to sit on, then gently pushed it back to the table before sitting down himself.

It would be too tiresome to write that Shirley glared at Lelouch and Euphie every time they were close to each other, considering that right now they're not going to leave each other's side for some time, so just suppose she is doing it, okay?

Milly smiled at them.

"So, esteemed Ashford Academy Student Council," she began dramatically. "I've got some hot hot news for you!"

Euphie looked nervously at Suzaku, who was simply unable of getting his eyes off her.

"This," Milly waved her newspaper at Euphie. "Is Lelouch's cousin, Ephony!"

Euphie looked down and blushed a bit when everyone in the room looked at her. No matter she had all the attention before as well. It was just that embarrassing moment when everyone feels justified to stare.

Suzaku gaped.

Lelouch's cousin… looks like Euphemia. Ephony… Euphie!

"She's going to attend classes with us for… how long did you say?"

Euphie rose her head. "About a month, madam president."

Suzaku looked sunshine-happy.

And for some reason, Kallen looked a bit… suspicious?

"Well, so you'll surely be meeting her often! She will live with Lelouch and Nana here at the house."

A while of silence occurred.

Milly cleared her throat. "Some welcome, guys?"

Rivalz, as mostly when Milly wanted anything, was the first to react. "Hello… um… Ephny?"

"Ephony," Euphie corrected him, then added with a cute smile, "But you all can call me Euphie."

"Hi, Euphie! Welcome to Ashford!" Rivalz exclaimed, reclining on the table and stretching out his hand to shake hands with her.

Milly smacked his head with her newspaper.

"Properly!"

Before anyone could notice him, Suzaku was next to Euphie. He took her hand and kissed it.

"Welcome to Ashford, Miss Euphie. I'm Suzaku Kururugi."

Euphie giggled.

Suzaku held the kiss a bit longer than he should and looked Lelouch straight into the eye. When the amethyst-eyed boy nodded, Suzaku finally straightened.

"Hope you will have a good time here."

Euphie's expression grew more serious, and she nodded.

Everyone exchanged in greeting Euphie, some enthusiastically (Rivalz), some with a bad grace (Shirley, Kallen) and some with a dark, dark blush (Nina).

"Now," Milly clapped again, somehow reminding Suzaku of Lloyd. Some of her leading methods did as well, actually. "I announce a big, big welcome party for our new student!"

"But, madam president," Nina said weakly. "The budget…"

"Don't worry about it!" Milly smiled. "This is a too big of an event to think about it!"

Euphie blushed. "That isn't necessary, madam president," she said.

"It's okay, Euphie. And call me Milly. You can."

Euphie nodded. "Thank you, Milly."

"It's going to be on Monday, because I need an excuse to skip few classes. And until then, I want you to arrange it! That means that I want you all to come up with at least one theme for this party until tomorrow's breakfast."

Kallen looked ready to bang her head on the table.

"Well," Milly checked the clock. "Guess that's all. Anyone anything else to announce?"

Suzaku rose his hand uncertainly.

"Yes?"

Suzaku ran a hand through his hair. "Well, madam president, I've just receive a time off, so I'll have more time to help with that."

Milly nodded. "Fine. I'll keep that in mind. Thank you for the lack of denial."

Suzaku shrugged, blushing when he noticed Euphie looked pleased.

"Oh, that reminds me," he blurted, reaching under the table for his bag.

"OUCH!"

Everyone on Suzaku's side of the table chuckled when they saw their school kitten with Suzaku's hand in its jaws.

"Why?" Suzaku moaned and started rubbing his hand.

Euphie peered beneath the table and saw the kitten, her eyes widening. She managed to compose herself, smiling at Suzaku. "You've got an issue with cats, don't you?"

Suzaku smiled back. "I love cats. But it is not mutual, unfortunately."

Euphie winked at him.

Suzaku dived again for his bag, dodging the cat this time.

"I've got something for you all," he said, pulling out a certain transparent box from the bag. He set it down on the table, opening it. "One of my workmates is a great cook. Try those," he invited them, taking one triangular rice pouch himself before pushing the box toward Shirley.

When everyone had one jam-sushi in hand, Milly rose her own as a toast. "Here's to Euphie! Dig in!"

Euphie smiled and took a bite.

Suzaku almost choked on the rice when he saw everyone's perplexed faces. "We… call it jam-sushi," he explained, laughing. "It's even more delicious with blueberries."

Rivalz spat his piece out. "Man, you should put some warning signs on those."

"I love those," Kallen mumbled, nipping on her jam-sushi with deep concentration.

Suzaku glanced at Euphie, who seemed very sad that she doesn't like the taste.

"You'd better get your taste buds checked," Suzaku said with a grin. "'cos they're awesome."

Kallen licked her lips. "I… um…"

Suzaku didn't hesitate and handed her the box again.

She took one of the two remaining rice pouches.

"Thanks."

Suzaku rose the box. "Anyone in for a second helping?"

There were few blank no thanks, until Milly suddenly jumped Suzaku, hooking a hand around his neck.

"I am," she smiled. "But we'll have to share."

Suzaku was startled, but he nodded and ripped the pouch apart, some of the jam dropping on his tight.

Milly grinned as she took her one, licking out the jam before eating the rest.

"You're a messy fellow."

Lloyd and Cecile sat side by side, watching the security camera in Ashford Academy.

Cecile watched the kids for a while as they messed about joking and chatting.

"Does it work immediately?" she asked Lloyd after a while.

Lloyd smiled. "No."

Cecile's eyes fixed on the gorgeous body of Milly Ashford. If she did that without even eating the sushi with asplundium-favoured filling…

Poor kids.

FUN FACTS:

I had a really big problem thinking of a new colouring for Euphie. So this cyan-and-black one is by Nearly Sober. Thank you.