angelcloudy: here's kiss 4a for everyone, 3b and 3c will we merged on the next chappie~ i hope you read this through and review it as well! CG is not mine and i make this fic for the purpose of being a creative fourteen year old and not a money-making machine! :]
The next morning was rather a depressing one. For Lelouch, that is. Having breakfast seven in the morning, news greeted him with a big blast. Suzaku Kururugi, Honorary Britannian Convicted for Prince Clovis' Death. Then the reporter proceeded with elaborating the subject.
"Onii-sama," he heard his sister say. "Brother Clovis is dead… I hope for his soul's peace. Though I don't believe Suzu-kun was behind it. But if he did, there must be a reason for it."
That statement surprised Lelouch. It was amazing his sister open-mindedly took in the whole ordeal. Probably, just probably, Nunally won't change her views about him once he tells her the secret.
"It really isn't him, Nunna-chan. It's not in his nature to do something evil. Suzaku is very kind-hearted," the raven-haired teen assured her. Nunally continued reading a book in Braille while Lelouch was surfing the TV for a lighter topic. After breakfast, he proceeded to his room where C.C. sat on his bed, enjoying pizza for an early meal.
"I need you later to pose as Zero. Go to the front of the government building during Kururugi's supposed execution. We will be stopping that unjust death," he ordered. Lelouch went to school after a quick trip to the bathroom.
"Good morning, Kallen!" he greeted as girl who held his heart entered the classroom. She just passed by him without a single word but still, followed her like a lovesick puppy. Her reply was taking a long time to come, so he asked, "Did I do something wrong?"
Almost hesitantly, she answered, "No, Lelouch. I'm just… just not feeling very well." Then, suddenly broke down into his arms, "Mother – she's having health failures these days."
"Let's visit her before going on operation tonight, okay?"
Right then, a girl arrived, inquiring, "Why is Kallen crying, Lulu-kun? And what is it you're doing tonight?" Sure, Shirley's over the school's prince – accepting the fact that he is dating Kallen. Such thing won't stop her from calling him 'Lulu-kun' though.
"Another date – just like what most of couples here do," he said, choosing only to answer the second question.
"Oh, okay, I'll leave you two lovebirds alone. I still have a math assignment to finish." She left Lelouch and Kallen's desk and the two proceeded with discussing their plans for the Black Knights. The day went on just like that and when classes ended, the couple went straight to the Stadtfeld Mansion.
Once inside, Kallen led them to the maids' quarters where her mother was. Lelouch closely followed but fell behind a few steps thinking of what to say to his girlfriend's mother. Kallen went in first, and was shocked at the scene that greeted her.
Her mother was injecting something on herself. Kallen instantly thought of what the chemical was but didn't believe it as fast. But then again, her mother's desperate attempts of being part of Kallen's life again, easily justified the idea of refrain.
She left the room right after recovering from surprise, confident that the older woman hadn't noticed her presence at all. Her tears started streaming down her cheeks as she ran towards Lelouch. The redhead cried harder against his chest, wailing, "Mom is taking… taking that sinful drug! How can she be so foolish and shallow Lelouch-kun? She's doing this all because of me!"
Lelouch hushed her as if she was a baby, saying, "Don't put the blame on you. Your mother decided on this, we better leave her alone first - but when her highs are dangerous, we should get her a therapist."
No response from the redhead, only subsiding cries. When they were gone, Lelouch told her that they should get to the hideout as quick as possible.
[scene goes on like kin the anime – the orange stuff and everything – tear gas threats, geass thingies]
"Are you Zero?" asked Suzaku who clad himself in a prisoner's straitjacket. The question was directed to a man hidden in the darkness of the Shinjuku ghetto ruins. The only detail visible was the top of his mask being emphasized by the rays of the rising sun. His presence seemed all too glorious with him standing beside one of the wall openings of the fallen building.
Apparently, it took Suzaku the night looking for the masked 'hero' who saved him from death the evening before. He firmly believed that Zero was miraculous – being able to say he himself killed Clovis and afterwards, leave unscathed. The urge to thank him lived through his search.
Finally, when the chance came, all he received was pure stranger attitude. Something surprised him, though, Zero answered, "Yes, I am Zero," in a mocking tone accompanied by a feminine voice. It was C.C.
"Y-you're a woman," he managed to utter.
Flatly, she responded, "Yes, I know that. And yes, what you are suspecting is true, I am not the Zero who saved you but I am here to invite you." She removed the helmet, revealing her luminous green hair and golden eyes.
"For what reason would I join? I don't even know what to join to begin with."
C.C. dared answer, "Because you killed your father because of your love of country." He stood aghast, wondering how a random girl knew of it.
Another girl came out of the darkness, a strong shade of red showed, determined blue followed. "What our group is fighting for is justice – join us and killing will never be deemed crime as long as it had a valid reason," she recited.
"I'd be glad to join," the brunette announced. "The Britannian military betrayed me, using me as a scapegoat for their weakness. It only has proven that the discrimination in their system is never curable."
Once again, a figure came out accompanied by the sound of clapping. "Suzaku," he started. "Welcome to our group."
"Lelouch?"
"It is me, and I am Zero."
"Kallen… should I tell Nunna-chan?" Lelouch asked as they stood inside a cramped up first morning train.
"If you want to, then do so. But if you want an answer, then you should," she honestly told him. "You have told me of your intentions, but what if she didn't want such things? Ask her again of what she truly needs. Probably a portion of peace would suffice – some things are better enjoyed in small packages, just so you know."
He sighed and hugged her close, muttering a thank you. Not caring about the people around them would think, Lelouch leaned in on her as her back was against the sliding door, in an attempt to kiss her.
She easily caught on his purpose, wanting to have 4a. Kallen closed the already minimized distance between them and enjoyed a kiss ever so gentle. Despite the rising excitement of kissing in public, their little moment ended when the door opened.
The redhead almost stumbled back but Lelouch easily pulled her close. "That was close. So, care to join me breaking the news to Nunna-chan?" Way to go out of the topic Lelouch!
Kallen just nodded in response, shyly, even.
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