Hey there, this is 'Wonder from down Under' bringing you the latest chapter of Discovered. This is my first chapter writing for a collaborative story so I hope I do okay.

Disclaimer: TDS does not own Code Geass

Euphemia looked from across the rooftop garden as a number of small birds crowded around a small puddle, playfully dipping in and out of the water source to keep themselves cool in the midday sun. Thankfully up here she didn't have to worry about the paparazzi taking photos of her lying down on the patch of grass with Nunnally by her side, the young blind girl having abandoned her chair to be resting by her half sister's side, with Euphie's help of course. "Do you know what will happen to brother and I?" asked Nunnally reaching for where she believed Euphie's hand may be. The princess could see her sister patting random areas of the ground and gently grabbed her hand with her own.

"I believe that's what our brother and sister are discussing right now," said Euphie, smiling despite knowing Nunnally couldn't see it.

"Will we be sent back home?" asked Nunnally.

"It's a possibility, I wish you could see the villa once again, it's about the time of the year when all of the flowers begin to bloom, the grass is decorated with a number of coloured petals," said Euphie trying to be As descriptive as possible.

"I'd like to see it, but more so I'd like to see how you've grown sister," said Nunnally.

"If you believe, then maybe one day you will see again," said Euphie trying to be positive. Nunnally didn't respond to that, rather taking in her sisters encouraging words. For so long she had lived in darkness, could it be possible that the only reason she couldn't see was because she didn't believe her eyes could open again. She knew that when she was young and soon after the accident she had tried to open her eyes on a number of occasions, but it was as if an invisible force had prevented her from being able to see. Of course all of the adults and doctors around her had explained that her mind had been traumatized by her mother's death and that as such it wouldn't allow her to see, yet that was a long time ago. She would love to see again, see the smiling face of Euphie, see the school she had attended for so long but most of all she would like to see her brother's face. Her mind's eye began to paint a picture in her thoughts of Lelouch as a child and what he could have possibly turned into. Her eyelids began to quiver slightly, a small notion that got Euphemia's undivided attention.

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For one Lelouch Lamperouge, very soon to be known as the lost prince of the Britannian Empire to society once again, he was contemplating whether or not jumping out of the window and crashing to the ground below would be a better scenario then the one he was currently in. In front of him, standing in the doorway was two of the students he had gotten to know over the years, one of whom was Milly Ashford, the student body president and his protector for so many years. He owed the Ashford family a lot for what they had done for him and Nunnally for so many years, however as Milly had grown up the childish fun they had had when they were kids had transpired into the school ground and even now he found himself at her mercy. The question now though remained as to what purpose she had being here at this time.

Beside her was Shirley, the orange haired girl who had recently been traumatized by the fact that her love had killed her father to the point where she was willing to shoot him and her in a sad Romeo and Juliet like suicide. The whole situation with Mao had almost spiralled out of control and if what the other Geass user had said was true then Shirley had even fired at a witness to cover his secret. He had erased her memory with his Geass but from the look upon her face it was clear that something wasn't right and immediately the fear that she had once again learnt the truth rose but he had no proof that such a thing had happened and thus was simply making up excuses. Yet the way he looked at him, it was one he was unfamiliar with considering how cheerful the girl usually was.

By his side was the Princess of Britannia, possibly the most dangerous one in the room. Yet she had a connection with the green haired witch sitting behind him. So much had happened within such a small time frame that it would be difficult to deduce how either of them would react. He could tell that the whole situation surrounding Mao had shaken up CC to an exponential figure, yet Cornelia had suffered a similar thing with the past coming back as if to seemingly haunt her. Amongst them Lelouch knew that the most commanding personality was Cornelia, and with that she would be the first one to make a move on this restarted game. While Shirley had made a false start, he knew that Cornelia would not be intimidated.

"Who are you and why have you come here?" demanded the princess, staring at the two students who had interrupted the conversation.

"Your highness," said Milly with a small bow, having been taught from a young age how to talk to people of a higher class. "I am Milly Ashford, a member of the family who has housed Lelouch and Nunnally and kept them safe for a number of years. My friend is Shirley Fenette, a member of the student council alongside Lelouch and I."

"Y-Your Highness," said Milly timidly bowing in respect.

"So," said Cornelia as her eyes sharpened to look at Milly, "It seems I must owe you a debt of gratitude for keeping my brother and sister safe all these years, yet also that means that you've been hiding royalty to the point where the nation was not even informed. I could understand the safety measures you would have had to keep care that his secret wasn't given to the general populace. But I must ask, why was no attempt to contact the royal family of my brother's safety was made?"

Shirley turned towards Milly, also wondering as to why the student president and her family had opted to take all of the weight of such knowledge upon only their shoulders. "Because I knew that Lelouch would be unhappy if I did," said Milly focusing her eyes on the sole male in the room. The atmosphere around the room suddenly shifted and Lelouch tried to keep track of all the different changes in posture and facial expressions. From behind him he heard a sigh of relief escape CC lips before the green haired woman lay down on the bed she was sitting on. He turned to look at her but stopped halfway when he saw Cornelia staring now at him and instantly he could tell the question that was on her lips. Yet she didn't ask it, partially because she knew a fraction of the answer...either that or she was waiting until they were once again alone to interrogate further, he couldn't truly tell.

"So Lelouch," said Shirley, addressing the rediscovered royalty. She still hadn't gotten back into the habit of calling him Lulu, at least face to face. She wasn't going to start now as a glare from Cornelia instantly got the message across. "I-I mean your majesty..."

"It's okay Shirley," said Lelouch. "Address me whatever way you feel makes you comfortable." This was a double ploy on his part and at least Cornelia picked it. The statement was aimed at Cornelia in a way that told her that Lelouch didn't like the idea of being treated differently to how he had been over the last few years. Not only that but it was also aimed at Shirley in the hope that she could start to open up around him again, sadly, it didn't work.

"L-Lelouch," said Shirley not saying her once patented 'Lulu,' "Who's that woman on your bed?"

"She was with my mother a long time ago, she has been in hiding with me for quite some time," said Lelouch, not so much lying but rather bending the truth to his favour. Shirley seemed to accept the answer but he could tell that Milly didn't buy it. She knew that Sayoko was centrally in charge of Lelouch and Nunnally's protection so why would there need to be another person in hiding and if Lelouch was hiding it from her, it almost felt like betrayal. Lelouch could tell he'd need to give Milly a much more detailed explanation but for now he couldn't spill too much about CC to Shirley. Thankfully, that would give him enough time to come up with a respectful story to tell Milly, although he had to be careful.

Lelouch turned to Cornelia, with so much on the line he knew that he needed to start bending things towards his favour. "Cornelia, do you know whether or not it would be possible for Nunnally and I to remain here to study?" he asked.

"That is not up for me to decide," said Cornelia. "We shall make contact with the media within a few minutes to tell them of your official life, but be warned that once news of your return reaches the homeland everything will change for you. This little home life you have made for you and Nunnally will cease to exist and while your education is important, it may be better for the Empire to see that you get the best education possible at the hands of a tutor."

Lelouch grumbled slightly, he needed to figure out some sort of plan in order to keep him in Area Eleven and unless he could come up with something it was likely that he and Nunnally would be saying goodbye to the former Japan. He was brought out of his stupor as Cornelia's hand slapped on top of his shoulder, gripping him lightly. "Come on, it's time we go face the press," she said knowing how much would change for the boy in such a small period of time but knew that it had to be done. Lelouch could only nod before Cornelia's eyes fell upon CC. "You're coming as well, put something decent on and let's go."

"What's wrong with my outfit?" asked CC sitting up, her comment was quickly retorted with confused looks in her direction. "Fine, I'll put something else on," she said as she started to strip.

"And we don't need to be here for this," said Milly grabbing Shirley by the shoulders and dragging her out of sight, a slight scream escaping the orange haired girl's lips.

"Don't you have any decency?" shouted Cornelia shielding Lelouch's eyes.

"Do you have any courtesy to leave the room to allow a woman to dress?" asked CC in kind which only seemed to aggravate Cornelia. Unable to form words, she merely pulled Lelouch out of the room, closing the door behind her before taking her hand off of Lelouch's face. Whipping out her phone, she quickly began to dial a number, already knowing who to call in order to get the media to set up just in front of where they would be standing once they left the building. A quick conversation took place and as she hung up CC stepped out of the room, wearing one of the many outfits that she had for going outside.

"Your turn," said Cornelia giving Lelouch a light push into the room.

"What's wrong with my uniform?" he asked as he regained his footing.

"You're about to be revealed to the rest of the world, this is your second chance at a first impression so put on the best clothes you have at your disposal," commanded Cornelia once again closing the door.

"Finally, somebody else who can keep Lelouch in order," said Milly who was standing on the side next to Shirley. "You might just want to keep him in check; I think he might be developing a gambling problem considering he goes out about three times a week."

"LELOUCH!" shouted Cornelia, barely preventing herself from barging into the room. From inside the prince had shivers run down his spine as he feared that later today he would be receiving a very stern lecture.

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