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I only own my OC, Kistune AKA Sabrina vi Britannia.

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An Unexpected Saviour

Chapter 16: Aftermath

In the Ikaruga…

Lelouch and Kallen went to their private headquarters.

Kallen let Lelouch place his hand on her stomach which had a small bump.

"A new life."Lelouch remarked.

"Yeah."Kallen agreed with a smile. "But this time you're going to see it all happen, Lelouch."

"I'm glad, Kallen."Lelouch stated. "I guess this also means a new beginning. For me. For you. For Sabrina. For the whole world."

Lelouch and Kallen looked at each other with loving expressions before sharing a passionate kiss with each other.

Both Kallen's dark teal eyes and Lelouch's amethyst purple eyes then opened to stare at each other quietly before they lightly chuckled and rested their foreheads against each other.


In a Room of the Ikaruga…

Sabrina stood watching as members of the Black Knights and their celebrated spoke over their victory against the tyrant Emperor of Britannia.

A soft smile sprung on the red haired girl's face as she thought of the events that she made happen.

Shirley and Euphemia were now both alive.

Ohgi and his whorish girlfriend had been stopped.

Pendragon and all the members of the Royal Family have not been destroyed by the F.L.E.I.J.A. Including Japan.

Lelouch and Nunnally were reunited.

Emperor Schneizel and Suzaku had been defeated as well as their reputations ruined.

There had been no Zero Requiem.

But overall, her future father was alive and was going to start having a better life with her future mother together.

However, she didn't have any room in her heart to forgive the Royal Family for all the things they had done.

Was that natural?

"What do you intend to do now?"

Sabrina came out of her thoughts when she saw C.C walk over to her.

"Hey, C.C."Sabrina responded.

"You saved Lelouch as well as brought a new era of peace to the world."C.C exclaimed. "Do you intend to go back to your own timeline?"

Sabrina shook her head.

"Well, not straight away."Sabrina replied. "I mean there is still some things that need to be solved such as if it will be decided if Britannia will become a member of the UFN and who will be the new Emperor or Empress of Britannia. Though I think it should be someone else instead of Nunnally. Overall, I feel much better than I felt for a long time. But…"

"But what?"C.C asked.

"There is some things I have learned that are both good and bad."Sabrina admitted. "Then again, I'm not really the type of person that forgives people that much. Does that make me a bad person?"

"Forgiveness is a very hard thing for anyone to do, Sabrina."C.C replied. "But at the end it's all up to you. Though if a person is filled with hatred, they'll always be miserable."

A slight smile appeared on Sabrina's head.

"For an immortal witch who has a huge love of pizza and annoys people easily, you surprisingly give good advice."Sabrina complemented.

Kaguya walked over to Leila, Akito, Ryo, Ayano and Yukiya.

"I guess with the battle now over, you and the rest of your squad will be going back to Euro Britannia?"Kaguya assumed.

"Yes, Lady Kaguya."Akito said with a nod. "We have our family living there."

"But we'll stop by to visit once Japan is fully recovered from Britannia's damage."Yukiya assured.

Leila smiled at Kaguya.

"I have no doubt like Zero that you'll lead Japan to a better future, Lady Kaguya."Leila complemented and held out her hand. "We grant you our support and best of luck."

"Thank you, Miss Malcal."Kaguya thanked. "I'll look forward to your next visit."

Kaguya and Leila shook hands with each other.


In the Grandberry…

Oldrin and Sokkia threw a hand cuffed Suzaku in the cockpit of the flagship.

"So you're Suzaku Kururugi?"Marrybell assumed with a frown. "The Knight of Seven, who sold out everything he had to spread his corrupted belief."

Suzaku gives Marrybell a glare.

"And you're Princess Marrybel mel Britannia?"Suzaku assumed. "Britannia's Massacre Princess."

Oldrin gives Suzaku a hard kick on the face, making his nose bleed a bit.

"You have no right to insult our princess like that, you disgusting lapdog."Oldrin scowled.

Sokkia glanced at Marrybell.

"Princess Marrybell, Zero's forces has escorted Schneizel's forces to various places and we are clear to land back to Pendragon."Sokkia stated.

"Good."Marrybell said with a nod and glanced at Suzaku. "That is where you'll be put on trail. So you better pray your punishment won't be too severe."


In the Sky…

The pilots of the Mordred, the Tristan and the Perceval watched as the defeated members of Schneizel's forces were being taken away in their knightmare frames from the forces of the Black Knights.


Inside a Prison Cell of the Ikaruga…

Ohgi sat down by himself, wondering what was happing outside.

Then the cell door opened, revealing Kallen with a slight frown on her face.

"Kallen."Ohgi responded.

"We fought against Emperor Schneizel and we won."Kallen declared.

"That's great."Ohgi commented.

Kallen's glare hardened.

"No thanks to you."Kallen retorted.

"Kallen, whatever I did was for our sake and Japan."Ohgi admitted defensively. "It's what Naoto would want."

"Are you hearing yoursef, Ohgi?! Just because that filthy snake says something that doesn't means you can trust him!"Kallen retorted. "It's no wonder Villetta was able to use and fool you that easy! You really are a complete idiot!"

Ohgi's eyes widen when he remembered his girlfriend.

"And where is Chigusa now?"Ohgi asked.

Kallen let out a scoff.

"I'm happy to tell you that she is dead and gone for good."Kallen admitted.

"What?!"Ohgi said in shock and disbelief. "Chigusa is dead?! Why?! She did nothing wrong!"

"Nothing wrong?"Kallen retorted coldly. "That whore escaped her prison cell and was planning to kill Sabrina because she saw my daughter as a threat for ruining the pathetic future you and her planned to have together. I confronted her and she attempted to shot me before Sayoko killed her."

Ohgi was silent at Kallen's words.

"So Sabrina really is the daughter of you and that con man?"Ohgi said with a slight frown.

"If you still think Lelouch is the real con man while that huge snake is the world's saviour, then I don't want to see you ever again."Kallen declared in a bitter tone.

"What?"Ohgi asked in surprise.

"You maybe have been Naoto's best friend, but you seriously don't know what he would've actually wanted."Kallen stated and began to make her way out. "I hope you enjoy your time rotting in a prison cell in Britannia."

Kallen left the prison cell, leaving Ohgi by himself.


In Ashford Academy…

Rivalz and Shirley watched in the TV of the Student Council Room as Milly gave a report on Zero and the Black Knights defeat against Emperor Schneizel and his forces.

"Lelouch did it. He really did it."Rivalz remarked. "He really defeated that creepy narcissist and now his a hero."

"He didn't do it on his own, Rivalz."Shirley admitted with a weak smile. "Beside the Black Knights he had Nunna, Sayoko, Sabrina…and Kallen."

"You sure about this, Shirley?"Rivalz asked.

"This is how it should be. Lulu chose Kallen."Shirley replied and let out a sad sigh. "After all, as long as they're both happy, that's what counts. That's all what matters."

Shirley then held up a photo of her and Lelouch posing outside the academy building.

She had loved Lelouch more than any other guy in Ashford Academy.

But nevertheless, it was obvious he was destined to be with someone that is fierce and strong as Kallen.

"I'm not that of expert on love advice, Shirley."Rivalz stated and smiled again. "But I will say that it takes a real woman to let go of a person she loves the most like that. You should be proud."

Shirley gave a sad smile in response as she looked outside the window which showed the sky that was clear and blue after being a battlefield of good vs evil.


In Pendragon…

A helicopter arrived at a landing platform not far from the palace.

When it landed, Odysseus emerged out followed by a couple of Britannian Soldiers, who brought Castor and Pollux (who were handcuffed) out with them.


In Horai Island…

Euphemia was on the phone talking to Leila while in the room, where Cornelia was still resting and Guilford still with her.

"I see."Euphemia remarked. "That is wonderful news."

Leila then said something causing the pink haired girl's smile to shrink a bit.

"Oh, okay."Euphemia replied. "I'll make sure to come."

Euphemia then placed the phone down and let out a sigh.

"What's wrong, Euphie?"Cornelia asked.

"There's good news and bad news."Euphemia responded. "The good news is that Lelouch and the Black Knights have defeated Schneizel which means the world is save from the F.L.I.E.J.A."

"And the bad news?"Cornelia questioned.

"Suzaku's been arrested and is being held in prison."Euphemia exclaimed. "But also, they want all of us to attend the upcoming meeting in Pendragon."

Cornelia looked down at Euphemia's declaration.

"I see."Cornelia replied.


In the Merlin…

Lila stood patiently waiting inside the flagship with a geassed Schneizel that was held by two guards with cuffs for his hands and feet.

They were waiting for Zero and Nunnally to arrive.

Soon a helicopter arrived in its hangar causing Zero to come out with Nunnally with Jeremiah and Sabrina (wearing her Kitsune mask) at his side.

"Hello, Sister Lila."Nunnally greeted with a gentle smile.

Lila was surprised to see Nunnally's eyes open.

"Nunna, your eyes."Lila said in surprise. "When did they recover?"

Nunnally gives Jeremiah a smile.

"It's thanks to Lord Jeremiah I regained my sight again."Nunnally remarked.

Jeremiah smiled back at Nunnally before the cyborg glanced at Zero.

"Should I, my lord?"Jeremiah asked.

"You have my permission, Jeremiah."Zero insisted.

Jeremiah activated his Geass Canceller on Schneizel causing the red pupils of the former Emperor of Britannia to disappear.

Schneizel looked around and was surprised in what he was seeing.

"What?"Schneizel said in surprise.

"Hello, Schneizel."Zero greeted.

Schneizel looked at Zero and then noticed Lila, Nunnally, Jeremiah and Sabrina glaring at him before he noticed that he was cuffed.

"I see."Schneizel said in a defeated tone, "so, you were actually able to beat me."

"I told you before that you and Kururugi would experience exquisite defeat."Sabrina informed in a bitter tone.

"And what of Kanon?"Schneizel asked.

"Your loyal lapdog is dead."Zero answered. "He attempted to kill me and Lady Sabrina, only to pay with his life."

"I see."Schneizel responded and strangely smiled. "So what do you intend to do with me, Zero?"

"You'll be taken to custody like Guinevere, Carine, Castor and Pollux."Zero answered firmly. "But it hasn't been decided what will happen to all of you."

The former Emperor of Britannia glanced at Lila.

"Tell me, Lila."Schneizel insisted with a smirk. "Did you give the Damocles Key to Zero using your free will or because he used his Geass on you?"

Jeremiah became furious at Schneizel's accusations.

Nunnally frowned. "Schneizel."

"How dare you!"Jeremiah said angrily.

"It is fine, Lord Jeremiah."Lila assured and glared at her older half-brother. "No, Schneizel. I gave Zero the Damocles Key because he regrets killing my brother and I learned of your true intentions. But if you refuse to believe it, that is fine. I honestly don't care."

"And during the little conversation you were having with me and Zero, I'm happy to report that you confessing to use the Damocles to disregard humanity's true nature and having Tamium City destroyed using the F.L.E.I.J.A. had been recorded before Diethard had shared your crimes for the whole world to hear."Sabrina admitted. "In other words, you can say we let the cat out of the bag. Or rather the snake."

"That is preposterous."Schneizel scoffed. "It will take more than records and fancy edits to have criminate me."

"Can you be sure of that?"Sabrina assumed.

Sabrina took out her iphone to show a video of a private room in Pendragon, where Schneizel snapped his fingers and suddenly a gun came out from the wall to shoot Cornelia.

A shocked look grew on Schneizel's face at seeing that scene in Sabrina's phone.

"Allow me to set the scene."Zero commented. "I have had Sabrina put a secret camera in the exact room you would've likely reveal your true intentions to your siblings behind Lila's back during the time of your coronation. So contrary to your informed opinion, hard evidence does in fact exist."

Schneizel gives Zero and Sabrina a hateful look.

"You two are so alike."Schneizel retorted and then suddenly gave an evil smirk. "The demon and his impudent spawn."

"That's coming from the psychopath that planned to blow up the whole world."Sabrina scoffed.

"At least, Lelouch and Sabrina actually care for the people around them."Nunnally responded bitterly.

From behind his mask, Lelouch glared at Schneizel.

"And you're a pompous fool, who had forfeited his ability to hide behind a mask of false decency while in reality you were really the true antagonist of the world, Schneizel el Britannia."Zero admitted with a hidden glare.

Lila sent a nod to the guards to take Schneizel away from her and the others sight.

Sabrina came forward and handed a file to Lila.

"Here, Lila."Sabrina said, handing a file to Lila. "This is a report that I was able to recover from Shinjuku. It's about your brother, Prince Clovis."

"You don't have to read it now, but read it when you feel like doing so."Zero insisted.

Lila looked at the file before smiling a bit.

"Thank you."Lila answered.


In Pendragon…

Suzaku was chained and stood inside a prison cell within the royal palace of the Holy Britannian Empire.

The White Reaper was completely furious of the events that occurred and cursed Lelouch for the state he was in.

Mostly, Kallen and Kitsune.

The sound of heels were approaching were heard and stopped at the entrance to Suzaku's cell, but he didn't lift his head up until…

"Hello, Suzaku."

Suzaku froze in shock at the sudden yet familiar voice that he just heard and didn't hear for a long time since-

It couldn't be.

It was not possible.

Suzaku slowly lifted up his head and saw the person standing outside his prison cell was Euphemia.

But the pink haired princess wasn't giving him the gentle smile she used had.

Her blunt face showed anger, sadness and betrayal.

"Euphie?"Suzaku said in disbelief. "Is it really you?"

"Yes, Suzaku."Euphemia sighed. "It's me."

"How are you here?"Suzaku asked as he went on his feet. "You died. Lelouch killed you."

"Kitsune is the one that brought me back."Euphemia responded. "Lelouch ordered her to do."

A surprisingly happy smile sprung on Suzaku's face.

"This is amazing!"Suzaku remarked. "Now that you're back, we can start over! We can go to Ashford Academy together and attend the Student Council-"

"Suzaku, stop right there."Euphemia demanded firmly. "I don't think that is possible anymore."

Suzaku was confused at Euphemia's declaration.

"What do you mean, Euphie?"Suzaku asked.

"For starters, would you care to explain to me what gave you the idea that I wanted Lelouch to be punished and Nunnally be separated from him?"Euphemia demanded.

"Euphie, how can you defend Lelouch after everything he made you do?"Suzaku questioned. "Of ruining your dream of the Special Administrative Zone of Japan? Of how he plans to enslave the entire world?"

Hearing Suzaku's words caused Euphemia to become completely upset.

"First of all, don't talk like you know Lelouch!"Euphemia snapped. "Second, the one who really ruined my dream was my father and his helpers, V.V and Lady Marianne!"

Tears began to form in Euphemia's beautiful bluish violet eyes.

"How could you do this?! I made you into my knight because I believed we shared a dream! And how do you make that dream come true?"Euphemia cried angrily. "By using my name to kill thousands of people and trying to justify yourself by my death! Separating Lelouch from Nunnally! Selling out your own friends and have their memories rewritten, just so that my father can reward you to be the Knight of Seven! Using Nunnally as bait to hurt Lelouch! I will never forgive you, Suzaku!"

"E-Euphie, it was not my intention to do any of this."Suzaku said, trying to defend himself. "But Lelouch was going to use his Geass to force… "

"Don't you dare try to defend yourself! When Lelouch needed you, you turned your back on him during the Black Rebellion!"Euphemia retorted. "So, don't try to blame everything you did was because of him! I know the whole story of what would've happen. Sabrina was kind enough to tell me."

Suzaku finally lost it.

He couldn't bear to have the woman he loved defend her killer.

"I did all this because I loved you!"Suzaku argued.

"No! You don't love me! You didn't understand me! You never did!"Euphemia scowled. "I didn't want any of this! I didn't ask for you to have revenge for me! If you truly loved me, you would have known what I wanted!"

The former Knight of Seven stared at the cold eyes of the former third Princess of Britannia.

"E-Eu-Euphie…what are you trying to say?"Suzaku asked.

"I am ending this, Suzaku! Whatever you thought existed between us, is dead!"Euphemia cried as more tears gushed out of her eyes. "You weren't in love with me! You were only obsessed with me! I was impulsive to think I actually loved you!"

Euphemia rushed off while crying and didn't bother to stop to give a second glance to the boy she thought loved her.

Alone in cell prison, Suzaku bowed his head in defeat.

The woman he loved had returned.

But after she learned what he has done, it was obvious to him now that he will never be able to reconcile with her…or any of his friends.


Several things have happened in the few weeks that followed.

Following Schneizel's defeat and treachery being revealed, Marrybel mel Britannia became the 100th Empress of Britannia. Guinevere, Carine, Castor and Pollux were under house arrest in their villas in Pendragon while Schneizel was in prison for life instead of being executed because Marrybell wanted to avoid getting her siblings' blood stained in her hands and be seen as bad as the former Emperor.

Firstly, the idiot traitor within the Black Knights had been charged with treason. However, at the request of Kallen, Zero asked the members of the UFN to spare Ohgi's life and instead of execution, he was sentenced to life in prison for betraying his leader.

Secondly, Kaguya was voted as the new Prime Minister of Japan in a landslide vote and vowed to be a better leader for the people in her nation to count on than her uncle, Genbu and Suzaku would've ever been. In addtion, Japan was granted its independence and freedom it had in eleven years, at the cost of a large fraction of the Sakuradite rights within the country, bringing an end to the hostilities between Britannia and the UFN.

Thirdly, Euphemia's survival was revealed to the world after her innocence and good name was restored. In other words, the Special Administrative Zone Massacre was reported to be caused by an imposter pretending to be the pink haired princess hired by Emperor Charles to ruin her dream of making Japan a better nation. It took some time for people to believe this story, but Euphemia was no longer seen as the Massacre Princess that the world ended up hating and freely started attending Ashford Academy with her favourite half-siblings.

Fourthly, Lelouch, Kallen and Nunnally returned to Ashford Academy to continue their lives as ordinary students and were reunited with their friends. Gino and Anya resigned from being the Knights of the Round and decided to join them. Milly returned to her job as a reporter but was given exclusive rights for any interviews with the royal family and the Knight of Rounds. Nina surprisingly joined her friends as well and her xenophobia against the Japanese has lessened greatly.

Finally, Mei Kozuki was released from prison under Empress Marrybell's order and was reunited with Kallen. Jordan divorced Natalie upon discovering from Kallen that his second wife had numerous lovers that she spent the night with whenever he was out of the country doing work for the Empire and reconciled his relationship with his ex-wife and his only living child. Kallen introduced Lelouch and Sabrina to her parents. Jordan and Mei were both shocked that the young red was their future granddaughter, but nevertheless they both accepted her and their daughter's relationship with a former Prince of Britannia.


A Different Day…

In Japan, Sabrina walked over to a memorial area in one of the repairing ghettos, holding a bouquet of flowers on her hands.

The red haired girl wore a white orange shirt with a pink vest, khaki skirt, a black wristband and a pair of white socks with navy white sneakers.

Accompanying her from behind were Lelouch and Kallen.

They walked past a couple of graves and stopped at one they recognised.

Naoto Kozuki

1997-2016

"Hey, Uncle Naoto."Sabrina greeted with a small smile. "I'm Sabrina vi Britannia. You're niece. I'll never meet you face to face, but I can tell you that my mum and grandparents miss you terribly. And there's so much I want to tell you myself. The good parts and the bad ones."

Sabrina bent down and placed the bouquet of flowers on the grave of her uncle.

"However, I'm happy to tell you that the Black Knights have freed the whole world from the worst tyrant ruler of Britannia to have ever existed and I have made it happen."Sabrina explained and smiled at her future parents. "And, we are all going to start having a better life together. Just wish you were part of it."

The young red then stood up from the ground as Lelouch and Kallen walked forward to embrace her.

"Naoto is not among the living, but we'll always remember him in our hearts, Sabrina."Kallen admitted kindly.

"I know."Sabrina answered.

"Overall, this time we'll have a better life than we could've ever had before."Lelouch exclaimed.

Behind his back, Lelouch held a small black heart shaped box in his right box.

"Far better than the one in another life."Lelouch complemented with a relieved smile.

Lelouch carefully opened the small box revealing an engagement ring inside.


Next is the Epilogue…

See you all in the next chapter:)