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Conversing with Kallen

Naoto was sitting in a chair in his base and looked at a picture of him and Kallen when they were younger and the woman that stood between them and it was their mother, Sena Kozuki. Naoto smiled at the picture and thought of times when things were pleasant when Naoto was with both Kallen and his mother. Naoto then thought of the man who was his Britannian father, James Stadtfeld and Naoto frowned when he thought of his father. Naoto believed that his father was a cowardly traitor who abandoned his mother and now his mother's fate was that of servant to the Stadtfeld Manor and it made him angry. Naoto calmed himself and reminded himself why his mother was putting herself in the situation when he was willing to take his mother away and protect her and Naoto had a sad expression.

Ashford Academy

Lelouch and Rai sat down in their seats and Lelouch kept glancing at Kallen. Rai and Rivalz noticed Lelouch's glances.

"Hey Lelouch," Rai said, "You keep glancing at that girl. You got a thing for her?"

"Oh ho, so that how it is," Rivalz said with glee, "you see what you like Lelouch?"

"It's not that, it's just she hasn't been in school since the semester started," Lelouch said.

"Who is she again?" Rai asked.

"Huh, Rai, you don't know?" Rivalz asked surprised, "That's Kallen Stadtfeld."

"Kallen…Stadtfeld?"

Rivalz sighed, "How do you not know?"

Rai simply shrugged and Rivalz slapped his hand on his head.

Kallen was still talking to some of her female classmates.

"After all, if I take too much time off, I'll never be able to keep up," Kallen said.

"Kallen Stadtfeld," Rivalz started, "they say she's sick and she was barely in school last year. But her grades are still top notched; in fact, I would even say she's the only one who can rival you Lelouch."

"I can believe that," Lelouch said.

"Hmm, is that so?" Rai said.

"Yeah, not only that," Rivalz continued, "she's the daughter of the Stadtfeld family so she's wealthy and has a gentle disposition," Rivalz grinned, "You really know how to pick them Lelouch."

"No, it's not like that Rivalz," Lelouch replied.

"Come on Lelouch, you don't have to hide it."

"Damn it Rivalz," Lelouch said being a bit irritated.

"She's too sheltered if you ask me."

"Well no one asked you," Rai commented.

"H-Hey…"

In the courtyard, Kallen was having lunch with some of her female classmates and then a bee suddenly appeared in front of them buzzing around. The other classmates freaked out and ran away from their spot while urging Kallen to do the same. Kallen saw the bee and moved away from the bee as well and she went behind the bushes.

"Why is there a bee here?" Kallen asked herself, "Is there a hive nearby?"

The bee was buzzing around Kallen and then she was able to quickly and skillfully slice the bee and cut it into three killing the bee.

"This is so irritating," Kallen complained, "I'm so sick of having to act like a freaking invalid."

Kallen took a bite of one of her sandwiches.

"Hello Kallen," Lelouch's voice greeted, "it's good to see you again."

Kallen was surprised and turned to her left and saw Lelouch who was smiling at her.

"Lelouch Lamperouge," Kallen said in her head, "I was going to look for him after this…but he just saved me the trouble. Wait, he didn't see me, did he?"

"Kallen, Kallen," Lelouch called.

"Uh, y-yes?" Kallen said getting out of her train of thought, "Uh, sorry," Kallen nodded, "hello Lelouch."

"Good to see you here in school, are you feeling better?"

"Yes, I just have to take it easy and not strain myself."

"That's good, you didn't show up in the beginning of the term and you were barely in school last year…but I'm glad to see that you're all right. You know, Nunnally missed you as well."

"I see…how is your sister?"

"She's fine, thanks for asking."

"That's good…um, Lelouch?"

"Yes?"

"Do you have a minute? I would like to ask you something."

"Of course you would and I can guess what it is you want to ask me," Lelouch said in his head, "I'm guessing Naoto asked you to confirm it," Lelouch then gave warm smile, "sure Kallen, what do you want to ask?"

Meanwhile Shirley was walking through the hall of the second floor and then she looked over and saw Lelouch and Kallen talking to each other.

"That's…" Shirley spoke.

Back with Kallen and Lelouch, Kallen shook her head.

"Not here, if you don't mind, somewhere where's there's no people around," Kallen said.

"I see…" Lelouch shrugged.

"Lulu! Kallen!" Shirley called suddenly.

Kallen and Lelouch were surprised and they looked and saw Shirley who was waving at them.

"Hey, we have to the Science Prep Room next! Get a move on!" Shirley said.

Lelouch realized something, "Ah crap, I have to set up the experiment equipment!" Lelouch looked over to Kallen, "Sorry Kallen, can we talk afterwards? I have to do something quickly."

"Uh, yeah sure, no problem," Kallen said with a nod.

"Thanks," Lelouch said and then he ran to go where he needed to go.

Kallen looked on as Lelouch rushed.

"Are you really the one?" Kallen asked in a quiet tone, "But why do so?"

Shirley was looking at Kallen and then Lelouch and she clenched her fists.

Later on in the evening, in Lelouch and Nunnally's residence, Nunnally was cooking up food for dinner. She hummed as she continued cooking with Sayoko assisting her in preparation for tonight's dinner. CC was watching Nunnally and Sayoko.

"I'll just have pizza Nunnally," CC said.

Nunnally chuckled, "CC, we already went over this, you can have pizza at another time. You're eating what I'm making for dinner."

"Are you saying I don't have a choice in the matter?"

"Of course not, you do have a choice," Nunnally faced CC with a smile, "you can choose not to eat and starve yourself. Even though you're immortal, I'm sure it's still unpleasant for you to die of hunger and it's got to be torture to repeat that process over and over again."

"I could find my own way to get pizza."

"How, do you have any money?"

CC frowned, "N-No."

"Then how will you get pizza? Nothing is free CC."

"I could ask your brother."

"You could but I doubt he'll just give in…unless you plan to make trouble for him because if that's the case, then we'll going to have a problem and I won't let you trouble my brother even if you are the one who gave my brother Geass."

CC sighed and crossed her arms, "Fine, I'll eat what you're cooking. I'm in no mood to try to fight this but I want pizza next time."

"Sure, sure," Nunnally said as she went back to concentrate what she was making.

"I admit that I am surprised that you cook."

"It was something that I felt that I needed to do."

"Does Lelouch cook as well?"

"He sure does; in fact, he was the one that taught me. Originally he was content of being the one to cook but I was adamant of wanted to learn to cook. I didn't want my brother to do everything for me and I wanted to help him out in some ways," Nunnally smiled, "and Sayoko has been a real help."

"It's always a pleasure to aid you and your brother, Lady Nunnally," Sayoko said happily.

Nunnally was so happy when she looked at Sayoko, "You're someone very precious to us Sayoko. I hope you know that. You're more than our maid."

Sayoko was surprised and felt glad, "Thank you Lady Nunnally."

CC looked at Nunnally's smile and was reminded of the same smile she saw when Nunnally and Lelouch were with their mother, Marianne back in the Aries Villa in Pendragon. CC walked a bit and looked out of the window.

In a Britannian Lab

Bartley was meeting with researchers of the Code R Project.

"As you all know by now, the project was a complete failure," Bartley said, "so unfortunately, I'm disbanding the research center."

The researchers in the lab were shocked and sad to hear Bartley's news.

"B-But sir…" One of the researchers spoke.

"I've already set up a place for you in Narita," Bartley continued, "move everything over there," Bartley had a sad expression and felt ashamed, "while none of us remember doing so, the fact is that the other staff officers and I left Prince Clovis alone," Bartley clenched his teeth, "and as a result, His Highness was murdered and not only that…whoever killed him took the logs and downloaded the activities of the project. I have no doubt that killer knows what was really in the canister that those terrorists stole and could very well expose us and Prince Clovis's reputation could be…" Bartley clenched his teeth, "I'll most likely be recalled back to the homeland and take responsibility and if…should His Majesty learn of the experiments that was proceeding without his knowledge, than I…"

"Understood General," One of the researchers said, "We'll start moving things immediately."

Bartley nodded as then he looked over and looked at the picture of CC who was running through a battlefield back in the 1940's.

Ashford Academy

Lelouch going back to his residence and Rai was with him. They smelled something on the way and had pleased expression.

"That wonderful smell," Lelouch said, "it looks like my sister has done it again."

"It smells wonderful," Rai said, "Lelouch, are you sure it's okay for me to come over to eat dinner with you guys every night?"

"Of course Rai, it's like Nunnally and I said, you're welcome to eat dinner with us every day."

Rai was sniffing the aroma and was very happy. Lelouch and Rai entered and when they did, they saw a full course meal on the table and Nunnally waiting with a smile with Sayoko who was also smiling.

"Welcome home Lelouch," Nunnally greeted happily, "Rai, thank you for coming over again."

"Yes, good to be back," Lelouch said and then looked at the food that was on the table.

Lelouch and Rai saw that it was roast beef with spicy penne pasta, roasted potatoes, and sides of green beans.

"This is looks wonderful," Rai said happily.

"You've really outdone yourself Little Sister," Lelouch said.

"Thank you," Nunnally said happily, "Sayoko helped me out."

Sayoko smiled and they all sat down in their chairs.

"Great, let's eat," Rai said.

Lelouch looked around, "Where's CC?"

Nunnally and Sayoko looked around as well.

"Oh, she must be still be in my room," Nunnally said.

Meanwhile CC was standing in Nunnally's room with her arms crossed.

"It's like I told you before nine years ago," CC said, "Lelouch most likely won't like it," CC was silent for a moment and then she sighed, "with the way Nunnally is and the times I've spoken to her so far…yes, I'm sure she won't like it as well," CC was silent again and then she shook her head, "So you insist on going on about this…well, it doesn't matter to me. I have a contract with Lelouch."

CC uncrossed her arms and then was suddenly stunned and then she frowned.

"That doesn't matter…fine…I'll tread lightly," CC said although she still frowned.

"Why are you talking to yourself?" Nunnally said suddenly.

CC was flinched and was surprised to see Nunnally standing right next to her.

"N-Nunnally?" CC said shocked, "How long have you been there?"

"Answer my question first CC, why are you talking to yourself?"

CC's eyebrow twitched as she was stunned.

"How did I not hear her footsteps?" CC asked herself in her head.

"CC, are you okay?" Nunnally asked out of concern, "Do you…um…have some mental…?"

CC slumped, "Oh great, she must think that I have some mental issues."

Somewhere with Pendragon

A fourteen-year-old girl with pink hair and red eyes and her eyes brimming with the effect of Geass sighed.

"CC, I warned you to be cautious with my children," The girl said, "It's your own fault for disregarding my warning. Well, I wonder what you'll say to them," The girl paused a bit and then shrugged, "oh well, I'm going to see Charles."

The next day in Ashford Academy

Lelouch had just used his Geass on one of his teachers asking what the answers for upcoming exams were. He got what he wanted even though it was really unnecessary for him for he had already studied. He then decided to make the same command on the teacher but found that his power did not have any effect on the teacher. Lelouch then tried a different command telling him to let him see the folder he was holder. The teacher responded by giving Lelouch a weird look and asking him what he was up to. Lelouch smiled and apologize saying he saw something on television about some trick he saw. The teacher laughed and was surprised that one of his best students was go for something like that. The teacher waved it off as Lelouch being a practical joker and told Lelouch to be ready for class and Lelouch nodded and said that he would. As the teacher left, Lelouch realized that his Geass power could only work once on the same person. Lelouch nodded and was glad he made sure to test out his power just in case. Meanwhile Kallen was on the roof talking on her cell phone.

"So how's life in your school?" Naoto asked on the other line.

"Stifling as always," Kallen replied, "I had history class yesterday. Listen Naoto, I really want to head back to you."

"No, you stay there for now Kallen besides, I feel better that you're in school and not with me in the ghetto."

"Naoto…"

"I really want you to have a normal life Kallen, that is something that I've always wanted for you. I don't even want you to be fighting."

"Naoto…please, I'm not a little girl anymore."

"You're my precious little sister and no matter how old you get, I'm always going to be your big brother and as your big brother, I see it as my duty to make sure you stay safe and be concern for your well-being."

Kallen was touched by Naoto's words.

"At any rate," Naoto continued, "the army is on high alert so it would be best to stay where you are."

Kallen sighed, "Okay, I understand."

"Good, that's my little sister," Naoto said happily, "by the way, about Lelouch…"

"Yes, I was originally going to confirm it yesterday but things happened and Lelouch was not able to spend time to answer my question. However, we have made plans to meet with each other later on."

"Excellent, try and confirm it and see how he reacts and Kallen?"

"Yes?"

"Don't do anything rash, okay?"

"I know, I won't."

"Okay, talk to you later Kallen."

"Sure…um Naoto?"

"Yes Kallen?"

"I love you."

"Heh, I love you too."

Kallen smiled and then hung up her cell phone.

Naoto's Base within the ghetto

Naoto hung up his cell phone and then looked at a picture which was of him, Kallen and Ohgi and then he looked at another photo which was of Naoto and Kallen when Kallen was five and Naoto was fifteen and Naoto was holding Kallen and they were very happy. Naoto smiled looking at the picture and the he took out a picture from his pocket that was taken seven years ago and it was picture of him and Naoto and they were two children standing with them and it was Lelouch and Nunnally.

"I do wonder how you're doing these days Lelouch," Naoto commented, "you and your sister Nunnally. I hope you two are okay. You two are different from most of the other Britannians that Kallen and I have met…well, more so than my father that's for sure."

"Naoto," Ohgi called.

Naoto put the picture in his pocket and turned to see his best friend.

"Hey Kaname," Naoto greeted.

"So how's Kallen doing?" Ohgi asked as he sat next to Naoto.

"Kallen is doing fine."

Ohgi nodded, "I'm glad to hear that."

"How are things so far?"

"It's still intense, the army is looking all over the place."

"I see."

Ohgi had a sad expression, "It's upsetting that Nagata is gone."

"Yeah…"

"I'm sorry Naoto."

Naoto was surprised and looked at Ohgi.

"Kaname, why are you apologizing?" Naoto asked.

"For what happened in the incident, your plan would have been a success if it hadn't gotten screwed up and the result of it led the deaths of many people in Shinjuku. I don't know what…."

Naoto patted Ohgi on the shoulder and shook his head making Ohgi looked at Naoto.

"You don't need to apologize," Naoto assured, "and I already gave Tamaki an earful yesterday. I'm upset that Nagata opened the canister but what's done is done…although…"

"Yeah, there's no real trace of poison gas."

Naoto crossed his arms and frowned, "So if it wasn't poison gas then what the hell did we steal from Clovis?"

Ashford Academy

In class, Lelouch stood up as he was giving an answer to a question that the teacher asked him. The teacher nodded satisfied with Lelouch's answer and Lelouch nodded and sat back down. Kallen glanced at Lelouch from time to time. Lelouch sat and glanced at Kallen and they both turned their attention to the teacher that was lecturing.

In another class, Nunnally stood up and answered a question and the teacher smiled and nodded saying that it was absolutely correct. Nunnally nodded and sat back down and Alice who sat next to Nunnally smiled and nodded. Nunnally smiled at her best friend.

Elsewhere in the Tokyo Settlement

Bartley was in a transport that was surrounded by several Sutherlands heading to their destination. He was just informed that everything was moved to Narita last night and Bartley thanked the person on the other line and ended transmission. Beside him was a royal coffin and in it was the body of Clovis la Britannia. Bartley clenched his teeth and had his hand over his face.

"Forgive me Your Highness," Bartley said with sadness, "I failed you miserably."

Back in Ashford

Class was over and Lelouch put his books away in his bag and Shirley approached Lelouch.

"Lulu," Shirley said.

Lelouch looked over to Shirley.

"Hi Shirley," Lelouch greeted.

"Hi, say Lulu?"

"Yes?"

"Do you want to grab something to eat together?"

"Oh, sorry Shirley, I kind of made plans but I'll see if I can still do so afterwards."

"Oh, okay."

Lelouch nodded and he approached Kallen who was talking to the other female classmates.

"Kallen?" Lelouch spoke.

"Oh Lelouch," Kallen responded.

The other female classmates and Shirley were surprised to see Lelouch speak to Kallen.

"Ready to go?" Lelouch asked.

"Yes," Kallen said as she stood up, "after you."

Lelouch smiled and headed out of the classroom with Kallen following him. Shirley was wide eyed in what she was seeing and had no words and the other female students in the classroom were stunned with what they saw and they wondered if Lelouch and Kallen were actually seeing each other and Shirley was mortified at that idea.

Elsewhere in the Tokyo Settlement

The Sutherlands that were escorting the transport that Bartley was in were attacked and defeated by Sutherlands of the Purist Faction. Bartley was terrified in what he was seeing happening. The roof of the transport he was in was ripped opened by a Sutherland and the pilot that came out to reveal himself was Jeremiah.

"What is this about?" Bartley asked scared.

"You know exactly what this is about, you incompetent fool!" Jeremiah replied, "Don't underestimate our determination!"

"I already gave my testimony!"

"I know, you don't remember," Jeremiah scoffed with disgust, "do you really think that excuse will fly?"

"It's the truth, you can even ask the others!"

"You should be ashamed of yourself Bartley!" Jeremiah said angrily, "All you're doing to trying to avoid responsibility for your incompetence! I cannot in good conscious allow you to be with His Highness any further."

Bartley clenched his teeth and was shaking, "You…you don't understand! I…I…"

"Enough Bartley, you're just trying to shift the blame…that is what you're really doing."

Back in Ashford

Lelouch and Kallen were in the clubhouse that was used by the Student Council.

"I never knew that a place like this existed," Kallen said astonished in what she was seeing.

"It's the clubhouse used by the Student Council," Lelouch explained.

"I see…it's so big."

"Yes, it's built large enough to host a formal dance here."

"And we won't be disturbed here?"

"That's the idea."

"Okay, now Lelouch, what I want to ask you is—"

"Hey, I found it," Shirley's voice said suddenly.

Lelouch and Kallen looked over and they saw Shirley holding up a computer chip. Nina approached Shirley and took the chip.

"Thank you Shirley," Nina said, "I was worried when I couldn't find it…yes, it experimental data."

"Man, my back hurts," Rivalz complained.

"So does mine," Rai said as he walked towards Shirley and Nina.

The door opened and Milly was in an apron carrying a serving tray on wheels of food.

"Did you find it?" Milly asked, "I'm through on my end so why don't we start?"

Kallen and Lelouch looked at them stunned and wondered what was going on.

Shirley, Nina, Rivalz, and Rai looked at the tray of food and were impressed.

"Whoa, amazing," Rivalz said enjoying what he was seeing.

"Way to go Milly," Shirley said happily.

Milly put on the table the plates of appetizers and then a pot of soup.

"Please, you can compliment me more," Milly said in glee.

"Milly, what is all this?" Lelouch asked.

"Hmm?" Milly looked at Lelouch, "Didn't you bring her here because you knew?"

"Huh?" Lelouch replied confused, "Knew what?"

Milly continued to put plates of food on the table, "We're letting Kallen in the Student Council."

"Wait, what?" Kallen asked surprised.

"I didn't hear anything about that," Lelouch said.

"My grandfather asked us to," Milly explained.

"Oh, the principal did? I see…hmm, that's actually a good idea."

"It is?" Kallen said looking at Lelouch.

"Yeah, I believe so."

"He says it would be hard for her to participate in regular club activities because of her health problems," Milly said and then turned to Kallen, "oh, I'm Milly Ashford, the council president, how do you do?"

"Oh, nice to meet you," Kallen replied with a nod.

The other members of the Student Council rushed to greet Kallen.

"I'm Rivalz Cardemonde," Rivalz introduced himself, "I'm the secretary."

"I'm Shirley Fenette," Shirley spoke, "I'm also part of the Swim Club."

Nina fidgeted and was a bit nervous, "I'm Nina Einstein."

"I'm Rai Winston," Rai introduced himself, "nice to meet you."

"It's nice to meet you all as well," Kallen said.

"Hello Kallen," Nunnally spoke.

Nunnally arrived carrying a tray of food and Alice stood next to her carrying two boxes of pizza.

"Nunnally, hello," Kallen said.

"It's good to see you again Kallen. Lelouch told me that you were feeling a bit better, I'm so relieved."

"Yes, sorry to worry you."

Nunnally shook her head with a smile after she put the tray on the table and Alice but the boxes on the table as well.

"You don't need to apologize," Nunnally assured, "I'm just glad to see you."

Kallen smiled, "Thank you Nunnally."

Lelouch smiled seeing the exchange between Nunnally and Kallen. Alice then approached Kallen and smiled.

"Hi, I'm Alice Macleod," Alice introduced herself, "it's nice to meet you Kallen Stadtfeld, Nunnally mentioned you before."

"I see, you two though…"

"Yes, we're still in the middle school section," Nunnally said, "so we're not in the Student Council."

"That's okay Nunnally," Rivalz said, "you and Alice are honorary members but hang on, Lelouch and Nunnally, you two already know Kallen?"

"Is that true?" Nina asked.

"Yes, we do," Lelouch said.

"We met Kallen years ago," Nunnally said.

"That is true," Milly said.

"Madam President, you already knew about this?" Shirley asked surprised.

"Of course I did."

"How come you didn't tell us?"

Milly shrugged, "You never asked but it's not like they were hiding that fact."

"Um, how long have you known each other?" Nina asked looking at Kallen and the Lamperouge siblings.

"Seven years," Lelouch answered.

"Man Lelouch, I see now," Rivalz said with a grin, "and to think you of all people—"

"Rivalz, don't" Lelouch interrupted, "I'm warning you."

"Hey, hey now buddy, you don't need to be shy about it"

"Uh Lelouch, what is he talking about?" Kallen asked raising an eyebrow.

"Don't worry about it," Lelouch assured, "he's just letting his imagination run wild."

"He's not the only one," Nunnally said in her head noticing Shirley's jealous mood.

"Well anyway, let's start the celebration and I have something to help with that," Rivalz said.

Rivalz brought up a bottle of champagne and placed it on the table.

"Rivalz, are you serious?" Lelouch asked surprised.

"Rivalz, alcohol isn't allowed here," Shirley said.

"Seriously Rivalz," Rai said, "What the hell are you thinking?"

"Ah come on guys, lighten up," Rivalz replied.

"No Rivalz!" Shirley replied.

Shirley attempted to take the champagne from Rivalz but Rivalz was dodging Shirley's attempts and then he looked at Lelouch.

"Here Lelouch, catch!" Rivalz said as he tossed the bottle of champagne to Lelouch.

Lelouch caught the bottle by instinct.

"No Lulu, you shouldn't!" Shirley said as he went after Lelouch.

"Huh," Lelouch spoke, "Shirley take it easy, I'm not even going to—"

Shirley wasn't listening as she was just concentrating in taking the bottle from Lelouch. Lelouch tried to talk some sense into Shirley but then he was slipping the cork of the bottle was getting loose and it popped out. The cork was flying to Kallen's direction and Kallen swat the cork the away from her out of instinct but the champagne spilled out and it got all over Kallen and everyone else watched the display and they all felt real bad for Kallen.

"Oh dear," Milly said.

"Well, that just embarrassing," Rai said.

"Definitely," Alice said.

Lelouch sighed and then turned to Nunnally, "Nunnally, could you…?"

"Get Sayoko," Nunnally said as she was already heading out, "already on it."

"Thank you," Lelouch then looked at Shirley, "I need you to move Shirley."

"Uh, Lulu…"

Lelouch lightly moved Shirley away from him and then rushed to Kallen.

"Kallen, are you all right?" Lelouch asked out of concern.

"I'm fine," Kallen answered although she was a bit embarrassed.

"I'm really sorry about this," Lelouch said with remorse, "Nunnally is getting Sayoko."

Shirley just looked at Lelouch and then had her head down and had a sad expression.

Later on, Kallen's clothes were being washed in washing machine and Milly was sitting next to it waiting for it to be finished and Shirley and Alice were with her Shirley had a worried expression.

"Lulu is angry at me," Shirley said upset.

"Shirley, I'm sure Lelouch is not really angry at you," Milly genuinely assured her.

"Didn't you see the way Lulu acted, he got upset," Shirley was shaking, "he probably thinks that I'm an annoying nuisance."

"Well you did make the assumption that Lelouch was going along with the champagne even though he tried to get you to calm down but you wouldn't listen," Alice said.

"A-Alice…" Milly said.

"What, it's true…anyone would be annoyed when someone made assumptions and wouldn't listen to what the other person was saying."

Shirley slumped and was depressed and Milly went to comfort her.

Meanwhile Kallen was taking a shower and she was in a foul mood regarding what had happened to her and she cursed under her breath of why she hates Britannians. There was a knock on the door.

"Kallen, it's me Lelouch," Lelouch said.

"You can come in," Kallen said, "I'm covered."

"Okay, I'm coming in," Lelouch said as he entered, "I have some clothes that you can wear, Sayoko provided them. I'll set them aside."

"Okay, thanks."

"Again, I'm sorry about earlier Kallen," Lelouch said as he put the clothes by the basket.

"Is it always like that?"

"Sometimes but they mean well although I am going to give Rivalz an earful. I don't know what the hell he's thinking."

"…I see…"

"Well, I'll head out."

"Oh Lelouch, before you go, I want to ask you what I wanted to ask."

"I see…that's fine since there's no one outside. Go ahead."

"Lelouch, were you…by any chance in Shinjuku two days ago?"

"Shinjuku…is that what you're asking?" Lelouch responded.

Kallen didn't like the tone and wondered if it was really a mistake and then she was surprised when Lelouch chuckled.

"Ding, ding, ding, you are correct…Q-1," Lelouch said with a smile.

Kallen was surprised, "So it was you. You were the one that…"

Kallen separated part of the shower curtains and Lelouch was only seeing her head.

"Yes" Lelouch admitted, "I aided you and your group in Shinjuku. I take it that your brother asked you confirm it. Honestly, I would have been surprised if he didn't figure out it was me."

Kallen narrowed her eyes, "Lelouch Lamperouge, I can't believe that you actually helped us."

"Well I did and I was glad to do it."

"Why though, why would you help us? What's in it for you?"

"I have my reasons to fight against Britannia and helping you guys in Shinjuku was the right thing for me to do."

"But you're a Britannian Lelouch."

"That makes no difference; you of all people should know that, in fact, you and Naoto are Britannians as well, well, half Britannian, half Japanese."

Kallen got irritated, "Hold it Lelouch, I—"

"You and Naoto are born from a Britannian father and a Japanese mother. You're half Britannian as well, no matter how much you try to reject that fact Kallen."

Kallen clenched her teeth.

Lelouch continued, "Kallen, I want to make a proposal."

"A proposal" Kallen responded surprised, "And that is…?"

"I want join forces with you."

Kallen was stunned, "You what?"

"I want to work with you and Naoto. In fact, I want to meet with you, Naoto and your friends the day after tomorrow at 16:00 at the observation deck of the old Tokyo Tower."

"Do you honestly believe that we would trust you?" Kallen asked with a frown.

"Come now Kallen," Lelouch said with a grin, "you trusted me enough to follow my direction and because of that, we struck a serious blow to Clovis's forces."

"Y-Yeah, that's true," Kallen admitted.

"Also I did save Naoto's life a few days ago, you remember that, right? After all, you were there."

Kallen sighed, "I didn't forget and I do appreciate it. I admit that if it wasn't for you, Naoto would have been killed that day."

"So what do you say?"

Kallen thought about it a bit and then sighed.

"This isn't something that I can really decide on my own Lelouch," Kallen said, "I'll have to talk to Naoto, he'll make the decision."

Lelouch smiled and nodded, "That's fine with me. Tell him what I have proposed and I'll be waiting for you the day after tomorrow. If you guys don't show up by then, I'll take that as a rejection to my proposal."

"And what will happen if we refuse?"

"Nothing, I won't say anything. I would have said something about you and your brother a long time ago but I didn't. But regardless, my fight against Britannia continues, it began in Shinjuku."

"You're serious," Kallen said surprised.

"I am and I intend to win," Lelouch said with a determined expression, "I have things that are proceeding at this moment and I'm gaining allies from other nations."

"Seriously?"

"Yes, and I would really like to add you, Naoto, and your group as allies as well in the fight to defeat Britannia."

Kallen was shocked and amazed with what Lelouch said and she admitted to herself that he was committed.

"I see," Kallen said and nodded, "I understand, I'll talk to my brother about what you said."

"Thank you Kallen. By the way, does anyone in your group besides you and Naoto know about me?"

"No, it's just me and Naoto."

"Good, I would like to ask to not say anything to your friends about me for the time being."

"Why?"

"They might have issues with me simply because I'm Britannian…and should you show up, I'm going to be wearing a very unique attire with my face covered. Can you and Naoto do that for me please?"

"Okay, sure…I'll tell Naoto, and Lelouch, about that knightmare you fought, were you able to beat it and were you the one behind that cease-fire order? How did you do it?"

"I wasn't able to beat that white knightmare," Lelouch answered, "I did learn that it's called the Lancelot, a seventh generation knightmare."

"Seventh generation, I see," Kallen replied surprised, "no wonder none of us could stand against it."

"Yes, as for the cease-fire order…I forced Clovis when I pointed a gun at him."

Kallen was shocked again, "Wait Lelouch…how did you…"

"I was able to get in that G-1 Base."

Kallen was wide eyed, "How the hell were you able to pull it off?"

"I did have help but don't worry about the details for now, what matters is that I was able to get Clovis to order the cease-fire."

"Lelouch…I admit that you're very skilled."

"Thank you," Lelouch said with grin, "I'll take that as a complement."

"Okay, I'm done asking for now so Lelouch, could you…?"

"Sure I'll wait; after all, now that you're in the Student Council, I'll have talk to you about things."

"Oh, yeah that's right."

"I'll wait outside."

"Thanks."

Lelouch went out of the room and wait and Kallen stood and was thinking everything that Lelouch told her. She turned off the shower and took a towel to dry herself. After she dried herself, she put on the clothes that were provided to her which was a white t-shirt, gray pants and black sneakers. Kallen got out of the shower room and Lelouch stood waiting for her. They walked together and Lelouch and Kallen had a conversation regarding the Student Council.

"The Council doesn't require actual work really," Lelouch said, "beyond the occasional paperwork, we'll sometimes plan school events."

"School events, you mean like the cultural festival?" Kallen replied.

"Along with the Cross-Dressing Festival, the Absolute Silence Party, and Going to Class in your Swimsuit Day."

Kallen was shocked, "S-Seriously, what are those?"

"Our president's weird taste, you'll be spending some time with her so I advise you to take caution."

"Is she really the kind of person you and Nunnally say she is?"

"She is…we got stories."

Kallen chuckled nervously, "I see…"

Lelouch and Kallen entered the clubhouse and they noticed that the others were watching something on TV and they saw them come in.

"Lelouch, Kallen, look at this," Alice said.

"What is it?" Lelouch asked.

"Prince Clovis has been found dead," Milly informed.

"They're saying he was killed," Rivalz added.

"So they finally announced it," Lelouch said in his head.

Nunnally went next to Lelouch and held his hand and Rai stood next to Nunnally and nodded to Lelouch and Lelouch nodded back. Kallen looked Lelouch and wondered and Lelouch nodded and Kallen was surprised. Nunnally looked and saw someone making a live press conference standing behind the podium and she was surprised to see the person.

"Lelouch, look who it is," Nunnally said in a quiet tone.

Lelouch looked at the television and was shocked to see someone he and Nunnally had recognized.

"J-Jeremiah?" Lelouch said surprised and in a quiet tone, "Jeremiah Gottwald?"

Lelouch had images of Jeremiah from the time he was young and when Jeremiah was a guard of the Aries Villa and he remembered smiling with Jeremiah and Jeremiah smiling back.

"Prince Clovis has been taken from us!" Jeremiah spoke in the press conference, "He fought for peace and justice against all of the Elevens. He died a martyr! We must all bury our sorrow and carry on his will."

Naoto's Base

Naoto and his crew were watching the press conference on their TV and they all frowned in listening to what Jeremiah was saying.

"Damn those Purist Faction jackasses," Naoto cursed with a frown.

Back in Ashford

"We interrupt this broadcast for breaking news," A female news anchor said, "the man suspected as the murderer has been captured."

This surprised the members of the Student Council.

"According to this report," The news anchor continued as they showed live footage of someone being taken into custody, "the suspect is an Honorary Britannian."

Lelouch, Nunnally, and Rai were shocked to see who they were seeing being taken into custody.

"What the…?" Lelouch spoke.

"No, it can't be…" Nunnally spoke.

"But how…?" Rai spoke.

"The suspect is Honorary Britannian, Private Suzaku Kururugi, a former Eleven. I repeat, Suzaku Kururugi has been arrested for murder."

Lelouch was upset in what he was seeing. He didn't know how Suzaku survived but he was glad he was still among the living however, he was not happy at the fact that he was being accused for something he himself did and immediately, he figured it was a scheme for them to get what they wanted.

"Wha…what the hell is this?" Lelouch said in his head shocked and wide eyed, "Suzaku is alive and he's being accused of Clovis's death?"

"Suzaku…" Nunnally said with worry and in quiet voice.

That's it for this chapter. Next chapter: Lelouch meets with Naoto's group and plans a rescue of Suzaku while donning his persona as Zero.