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A/N: The chapters that I had for A Different Rebellion in all in this chapter. Also there is something that I need to bring up and that is the review board. It is interesting that people would send me story idea, that pleasant, now whether I go for them is a different matter but however to the anon reviewer who has sent me story idea in the review sections, I can't accept that for one thing, when I get something in the review board, I want it that it's relevant to the fic itself and not for something different and it would not do me any good because with being an anon, I cannot give credit for the whatever idea you may give and that doesn't sit well with me so please no story ideas in the review section, if you want to give idea for a fic, PM me, that's the only way I'll even consider it. That is all and with that, on to the first part of this flashback chapter.
Past in Pendragon Part One
The state funeral for Clovis was over and students in Ashford Academy were exiting out of the assembly hall. Among the students, Lelouch, Nunnally, Kallen, and Rai were reminding themselves why they were fighting against Britannia when they saw the Emperor of Britannia while Alice was bitter seeing Charles and was willing to prepare herself to stop taking orders. Alice had intent to tell Nunnally and Lelouch the truth about herself and what she knew about them and their father and would be willing to prove that she is on their side. Meanwhile, Suzaku had frowned ever since he heard the emperor's speech and it was just a motivation to him to change Britannia from within and prove that someone like Suzaku could work their way up as it would make life for someone like him a bit easier and one of the things he had to do was pilot the Lancelot and be ready to fight and defeat Zero.
Somewhere in Okinawa
The tall man who had short blue hair and green eyes was wearing his all black clothes which was his shirt, pants, boots, gloves, and long trench coat and was leaving the small apartment.
"Jinta," A voice called.
The man named Jinta looked and saw an old man that was bald and wore glasses.
"Are you leaving?" The old man asked.
Jinta nodded, "Yes, it's time for me to go. I'll be heading for Tokyo," Jinta bowed, "thank you for letting me stay here."
Jinta turned around and then old man sighed.
"So, you really intend to fight Britannia," The old man said.
"Yes, you've seen how Britannia is, what they've done to us and other nations and besides, I'm being called by a friend to join Zero."
The old man sighed again, "Stay alive Jinta, stay alive."
Jinta looked at the old man and nodded and then left for his destination.
Ashford Academy
Jeremiah had just entered the campus of Ashford and he was looking around hoping that no one would see him. With his reputation damaged, he didn't want to deal with anyone seeing him and reminding him about Orange. Jeremiah was cleared and was found not guilty but he knew that it didn't stop people from making such accusation against him and Jeremiah was angry because he was reminded of the footage he saw and it showed him giving to Zero's request of letting Suzaku go and making sure no got near him and Zero. Jeremiah couldn't understand what had happened to him but he blamed Zero for all the misfortune that had happened to him and now the Purist Faction had lost credibility and most of the other members blamed Jeremiah for what happened. Jeremiah swore he would get Zero and make him pay and hoped that by doing so, he would clean away the disgrace on him. For now, Jeremiah headed to the building as he had made an appointment to see the principal of the school, Reuben K. Ashford. In the principal's office, Reuben was sitting on his chair looking out of the window and he had his thoughts. There was a knock on his door.
"Come in," Reuben said as he turned his chair.
The door opened and Jeremiah appeared.
"Ah, Jeremiah Gottwald, it's been a long time," Reuben greeted.
"Indeed it has Lord Ashford," Jeremiah said.
Jeremiah took a seat when Reuben signaled him to sit.
"Thank you for taking the time to see me," Jeremiah said.
"It's fine," Reuben said, "we haven't seen each other since Lady Marianne had died."
"Yes," Jeremiah said as he and Reuben both had sad expression.
Jeremiah cleared his throat, "Speaking of Lady Marianne, I came to ask of you about their highnesses."
"Just as I thought" Reuben said in his head, "good thing that I've informed Lelouch, Nunnally, and Milly beforehand."
"Lord Ashford, I was sent here by Princess Euphemia to ask of you about Prince Lelouch and Princess Nunnally."
Reuben had his hands together, "I see…"
"We believe that they are alive here in Area 11 and you may have the insight of their location."
Reuben sighed, "If I knew where they were, what would you do with that information?"
"I would inform Her Highness, Princess Euphemia," Jeremiah answered.
"And have them returned to Pendragon?"
"Um, well…"
"Lord Jeremiah, do you know what will happen if they were to be known and were to be forced to go back to Pendragon?"
"They would be protected," Jeremiah declared, "I would protect them so that what happened to Lady Marianne doesn't happen to her children."
Reuben sighed, "I understand what you're saying and I don't doubt your intentions but what about the Emperor himself?"
Jeremiah flinched when the 98th Emperor was mentioned.
"I understand what you're saying Lord Jeremiah and it does pleases me that you still have such loyalty for Lady Marianne and you desire to protect her children," Reuben continued but then had a sad expression, "but sadly, if the Emperor desires it, he could use them for whatever uses he has for them and no one, and I mean no one can really protect them from him…you know this is true."
Jeremiah had his head on the ground and knew what was said was true as in the end, the Emperor had the last say especially considering that the Emperor himself exiled Lelouch and Nunnally years ago.
"Will you please Lord Ashford," Jeremiah spoke, "tell me what you know about Prince Lelouch and Princess Nunnally? In fact, are they even here in this school? Please, I just want to know if they're okay, please Reuben."
Jeremiah had his head down when he was pleading and Reuben looked at Jeremiah and sighed. Outside the principal's office, Milly leaned against the wall and was hearing the conversation between her grandfather and Jeremiah Gottwald. Meanwhile in Lelouch and Nunnally's residence, CC was still eating the pizza and Lelouch and Nunnally had arrived back.
"We're back CC," Lelouch said.
"Welcome back you two," CC replied.
"Thanks," Nunnally said.
"Thanks for the second pizza."
"It was just our thanks for getting my mask," Lelouch said.
"Hmm, still it may have been my fault that the cat got in and made off with your mask in the first place."
"Don't worry about it," Nunnally said, "it's not like we noticed either."
"She's right so really, it's not your fault CC," Lelouch added.
"I see," CC said as she continued to eat her pizza.
"What came good out of this is that Suzaku is now part of the Student Council," Nunnally said with a smile.
"That's true, it won't make every cold stares and resentment towards Suzaku go away but it will make things a bit easier," Lelouch said.
"That's true, thanks for doing that Lelouch."
Lelouch shrugged with a smile, "It just came to me."
"Just remember, Suzaku works for the Britannian military," CC reminded, "therefore he stands against you in your path to defeat Britannia."
"We know CC," Nunnally said, "we didn't forget."
"Okay, just making sure."
CC and Nunnally continued to speak with each other and Lelouch looked out of the window thinking all they been through in the past.
Area 11 Government Bureau
Euphie was looking out of the window and was thinking about things. She had hoped that Jeremiah would be successful in what she asked him to do when she sent him to Ashford Academy and she thought about Lelouch and Nunnally, especially Lelouch and wondered how she would be if she saw him again, the brother she loved the most. Meanwhile, Cornelia was sitting at her desk going over the paperwork and she was not pleased. There were some issues that had reach to an unbearable problem when Clovis was in charged. Cornelia was reminded of what Clovis had done and when she looked over the paperwork, she saw that being involved in the illegal human experimentation was not the only problem that Clovis had caused and she saw them as the reason why resistance faction were still rampant in Area 11. Cornelia was sad to think that her younger brother was a fool and then she looked over the computer and was on the internet and she was reading the details of the Code R project that Clovis was involved him. Cornelia turned off the computer and sighed as she looked over out of the window and looked at the sky and she thought that things were easier in the past.
Ashford Academy
It was the evening and Milly was at the doorstep of Lelouch and Nunnally's residence. Milly took a deep breath and was about to knock when the door opened and Lelouch appeared.
"L-Lelouch," Milly spoke surprised.
"I figured you come Milly," Lelouch said, "come in."
"Thanks," Milly said as she let herself in.
Milly and Lelouch were in the hallway and Milly informed Lelouch what was going on.
"So Jeremiah did come here," Lelouch said.
"Yes, fortunately my grandfather didn't give him any indication of where you and Nunnally were," Milly responded.
"I will give my thanks to your grandfather."
"Yeah," Milly smiled, "Lelouch, about before when you caught the cat…"
Lelouch sighed, "Just drop it already."
"That won't do…besides, if you don't receive your prize, it'll make me look like a liar and Milly Ashford is no liar."
"I don't care for your prize, just leave it alone…you're not a liar if I refuse the prize."
Milly sighed and then smiled, "I guess it can't be helped."
Milly moved towards Lelouch and kissed Lelouch on the cheek and Lelouch was shocked at Milly's actions. Milly released her kiss and Lelouch was shocked and stood still.
"Since you wouldn't decide, I decided for you," Milly said as she blushed.
Lelouch was at a loss of words and didn't know what to say.
"I really thought I had something on you," Milly commented.
Lelouch frowned, "Again with this…"
"That way, I could use whatever it was to insure that you would no longer leave me out."
Lelouch was shocked, "What?"
Milly looked at Lelouch with a sad smile.
"I know you're annoyed in what I did and it could come in the form that you may think that I take pleasure in embarrassing you," Milly looked away, "but that's not at all, I just think that it's unfair."
"What do you mean?" Lelouch asked confused.
"You're doing something," Milly said looking at Lelouch, "something dangerous and Nunnally is a part of it as well."
Lelouch didn't say anything and just looked away and Milly sighed and gave Lelouch a hug.
"Milly…"
"I just want to be part in what you're doing Lelouch," Milly said as she held on to Lelouch, "please, don't leave me out."
Lelouch sighed and hugged back, "You know what we're doing is dangerous. I didn't want Nunnally to take part of it but it would be cruel of me to reject her after she tried and worked so hard and…I didn't want her to feel low about herself. Milly, I know what you're saying and I just want you to stay safe. You and your family cared and sheltered us and for that, Nunnally and I are grateful. We just don't want to cause any problems for you and your family."
Milly giggled, "Nunnally said the same thing."
"Well, it's the truth."
"Lelouch, I…um…"
"Yes?"
Milly opened her mouth but didn't say anything and then she released Lelouch and Lelouch released her and Milly shook her head.
"N-Never mind," Milly said, "don't worry about it."
Lelouch raised his eyebrow. Milly then waved said goodnight to Lelouch and Lelouch waved back happily and said the same. Milly was out of the building and leaving and Lelouch looked on seeing Milly leave. Lelouch sighed and then went back to the room where Nunnally, Sayoko, and CC were talking to each other. The three young women noticed Lelouch and greeted him and Lelouch smiled as he went in the room. Night had fallen in Area 11 that was formerly known as Japan and it was time for some people to reminisce about the past.
Flashback: May 14, 2008 a.t.b, Pendragon
It was in Pendragon, the capital of the Holy Britannian Empire. It was there that in area that was used for a knightmare battle that the young Britannian prince named Lelouch vi Britannia was watching a knightmare match. It was a match between his mother, Marianne vi Britannia, who was also known as Marianne the Flash and former Knight of Six and the man who was of the Knight of the Round as the Knight of One, Bismarck Waldstein. The eight-year-old prince was in awe as he was watching the fight. The match was amazing for him to watch and he kept his eyes glued on the match with excitement. He has been very inspired by his mother more than he ever thought he would before. He was then that during the match, he decided to do something, to learn from his mother.
The knightmare match ended and Bismarck and Marianne congratulated each other and complimented each other. They went their separate ways afterwards. When Marianne left and was on her way to the Aries Villa, she was surprised to see her son there and it looked like he was waiting for her.
"Lelouch," Marianne spoke.
"Hello mother," Lelouch greeted, "I saw your match with the Knight of One and I have to say I was impressed."
Marianne felt giddy, "Oh my, you were watching. I would have thought you would be reading a book or playing chess with one of your siblings," Marianne grinned, "Or at the very least, keeping Nunnally and Euphie occupied."
"Actually Mother, I snuck away to see you," Lelouch admitted.
"Oh and why is that?"
"I just wanted to get away. Don't get me wrong, I love both Euphie and Nunnally but sometimes they can be overbearing and I need to breath."
The fifth imperial consort couldn't help but to laugh.
Lelouch wasn't happy at his mother's response, "Ah Mother, it's not funny."
Marianne calmed down, "Oh, I'm sorry Lelouch. I just that it's so cute, that's all."
Lelouch shook his head and decided to get right down to it, "Mother?"
"Yes, what is it my little Lulu?" Marianne asked.
"I would like to get some training and not only in piloting a knightmare frame but I want to be able to learn to defend myself."
Marianne was surprised and saw the look on her son's face and could tell that he was serious, "This is a quite surprise, what has brought this up?"
"I want to be like you," Lelouch answered.
Marianne was surprised again, "I thought you wanted to be like your brother Schneizel. I mean after all, you're always tagging along with him and you look up to him."
"Oh I do, I just also want to be like you as well because I've always looked up to you as well Mother."
Marianne was touched by her son's words.
"Besides," Lelouch continued, "I know that there are nobles and those within our family who are not fond of us just because you were born a commoner. They may try to do something to us. I want to be able to prepare myself when that happens. You've always protected us Mother; I want to be able to do the same as well."
Marianne thought about it and could see that Lelouch was serious, "You've really given this some thought, haven't you?"
The eight-year-old prince nodded, "Yes, I want to keep protect those close to me and I want to be able to have the strength to do that and not hide when things get too rough."
"I get it," Marianne spoke, "Are you truly serious about what you are asking?"
"I am Mother. So please, will you teach me?" Lelouch showed determination and commitment in his expression and it impressed his mother.
Marianne thought about it for a bit and came up with her decision and smiled, "Very well. I'm willing to do this for you but I want you to promise me something."
"What is it, Mother?"
"I want you to promise me that you will not skip your lessons anymore. Can you do that for me Lelouch?"
Lelouch nodded, "Yes, no more skipping lessons."
"Good. There's a military base thirty miles from Pendragon. We'll go there tomorrow for the start of your lesson of knightmare training."
Lelouch nodded excitedly, "Okay."
"Now then, why don't you go ahead Lelouch and I'll see you back home."
"Okay Mother."
Lelouch went back to the Aries Villa. When Marianne was certain that there was no one else around, she sighed of relief.
"So CC, are you just going to keep hiding or are you going to come out?"
A green haired, golden eyed woman came out who was wearing a business suit.
"I'm a bit surprised Marianne," CC said.
"Surprised? About what?" Marianne replied.
"About your son's request to learn from you."
"Well, it did surprise me as well but I figured it would be beneficial to him and to us as well."
CC was confused, "What do you mean?"
"He may become very helpful for our goal."
"The Sword of Akasha…but there is a possibility that he won't like what you and Charles are planning, what if he was to learn about it and decided to fight against it."
"Well, if that happens, then he'll just have to be put down, that's all," Marianne answered bluntly.
CC was shocked at her answer.
"I'm going to go talk to Charles about this. I'll see you later CC," Marianne said as she walked away.
CC didn't know how to respond in what she had just heard and just decided to walk to another direction.
A few hours later at the Aries Villa
Lelouch, Nunnally, and Euphemia were playing in the garden of the Aries Villa. They were being watched by Marianne and Charles from a hill.
"Is what you're saying true Marianne?" Charles asked.
"Yes," Marianne answered, "Lelouch wants to get training piloting a knightmare."
"Humph, and you actually agreed to teach him."
"I didn't see a problem with it. Actually, I'm actually relieved. I was worried that he would stay a weakling. He could be very useful for the sake of our goal."
Charles raised his eyebrow looking at his fifth consort, "Are you certain of that?"
Marianne nodded, "I'm sure. Lelouch said it himself, he wants to help me."
"Hmm, perhaps but that depends if he really is resolved," Charles paused a little bit, "I'm going back to the palace."
Charles walked away and Marianne simply waved her husband although Charles didn't bother to acknowledge. Marianne simply shrugged and looked over her son Lelouch, who was with Nunnally and Euphie.
Lelouch had just told the news to his sisters and they were shocked.
"You're going to train in a knightmare?" The seven-year-old Euphemia asked.
"That's right," Lelouch replied plainly.
"How come?" The five-year-old Nunnally asked.
"So that I can be like Mother."
Nunnally and Euphie were a bit surprised.
"To be like Mother?" Nunnally asked.
"You're learning how to pilot a knightmare just for that reason?" Euphemia asked.
Lelouch cleared his throat, "Well, it's actually more than just that."
Lelouch then looked at his side with a serious look and his sisters were starting to worry. Lelouch soon saw that and shrugged off his serious expression.
"Oh don't worry," Lelouch assured them, "besides, there's no harm in learning how to pilot a knightmare frame."
"But Lelouch, you don't really need to learn how to pilot a knightmare, do you?" Euphie asked.
"Euphie, like I said, there's no need to worry." Lelouch decided to leave it at that because he didn't want into detail of what he was really trying to do.
Marianne came and greeted the three children, "Hello kids."
Nunnally ran up to her mother, "Mother, why are you training Lelouch to pilot a knightmare?"
"Because he asked, would you like to join him?"
Nunnally shook her head in response.
Marianne looked over to Lelouch, "Lelouch, I expect you to up and ready to do by 7AM. We will go to the military base outside Pendragon and begin your training there."
Lelouch nodded, "Yes Mother."
Marianne smiled, "Well then until then, have fun kids."
Marianne walked away to go back inside the villa while being accompany by a two guards. As Lelouch watched his mother walk away, he was excited. He was going to get some training in how to handle a knightmare but he wasn't going to stop there. He was going to also learn how to defend himself, to make himself strong so that he can defend those who were dear to him. Later on, Euphie and Nunnally were still questioning Lelouch about his decision, mostly because they didn't want him to get hurt.
Lelouch's bedroom, Aries Villa
On that night, Lelouch was sitting on his desk reading one of his own books about strategy and warfare. He was happy and feeling a bit sad at the same time. He was happy because he was going to learn how to pilot a knightmare by someone he considered to be the best, his mother Marianne. He was sad because he had promised that he wouldn't skip his lessons anymore which meant that he couldn't go play chess with his older half brother, Schneizel, which for Lelouch it was a shame because he did enjoy playing against his brother even if he hadn't beaten him but he swore he would one day.
The next morning Lelouch woke up at the sound of someone knocking his door. The little prince was slowly looking up and wondered who was knocking while still feeling very sleepy. The door opened to be Nunnally and she ran to her brother and shook him.
"Big brother, wake up," Nunnally said as she was trying to get her brother out of bed.
Lelouch simply groaned and Nunnally continued to shake him, "Mother is waiting for you Lelouch…"
It took the young prince time to process what he heard and when it dawned on him, he woke up and ran to get ready shocking Nunnally as she was left sitting on her brother's bed surprised.
Near the entrance inside the Aries Villa
Marianne was waiting for her son to show up talking with one of the guard, Jeremiah Gottwald.
"Lady Marianne, I heard he will receive training from you," Jeremiah spoke.
"That's right," Marianne replied happily, "my little Lulu wants to be strong for me and for the empire."
"I admire that his highness wants to follow in your footsteps. I'm certain with your guidance; he'll be just as talented as you."
Marianne smiled, "Yes, I'm sure he will…"
Lelouch rushed downstairs and stopped in front of his mother, "My apologies Mother."
Marianne waved it off, "It's no worries. So, ready?"
Lelouch stood in attention, "Yes, I'm ready to learn from your teaching Mother."
"My, you're quite enthusiastic," Marianne couldn't help but smile and then looked at Jeremiah, "Well Jeremiah, we'll be going. I trust you and the others will keep things secure."
Jeremiah bowed to Marianne, "Yes Your Majesty."
Lelouch looked at Jeremiah, "Please look after Nunnally and Euphie."
"Of course Your Highness," Jeremiah said bowing to the raven haired prince.
Lelouch simply nodded, "Excellent."
Lelouch then turned when he heard Nunnally and Euphie calling him.
"Be careful Lelouch," Euphie said.
"Make sure you come back," Nunnally added.
Lelouch simply smiled, "Don't worry, I will."
Marianne giggled, "Don't worry girls, he'll be back to spend time with you two again."
Lelouch felt a little embarrassed and Jeremiah was doing his best to hold back a chuckle. They soon left the Aries Villa and went inside a limo to go to the military base that was thirty miles from the imperial capital.
Britannian Military Base thirty miles from Pendragon
Marianne and Lelouch arrive at the base and get out of the limo and they are greeted by an old man with glasses.
"Lady Marianne and Prince Lelouch," The old man greeted.
"Greetings Reuben," Marianne greeted back, "I'm glad you made it."
"Hello Lord Ashford," Lelouch greeted, "Are you here to help with my training with my knightmare piloting?"
"Yes, I'm here to assist your mother. When she told me you wanted to learn to pilot, I was impressed. I wanted to be here to see you start."
Marianne looked at her son, "Well, let's begin, shall we?"
Lelouch looked at his mother, "I'm ready."
"Let's go," Marianne led both Lelouch and Reuben.
They were escorted at the open area of the military base. When they get there, the Ganymede was there in the middle. Lelouch was in awe to see his mother's knightmare frame.
"All right Lelouch, we going to get started and to start, I'm going to let use my knightmare," Marianne stated.
"You really don't mind Mother?" Lelouch asked.
"Of course I don't mind, this will give you feel and why get you started with my own."
"Very well Mother."
Lelouch followed Marianne to the Ganymede. The raven haired empress led her little son to get on the cockpit and Lelouch was looking at the controls. Lelouch's training of piloting a knightmare was about to begin.
Reuben Ashford was watching as Marianne was showing her son and guiding him step by step controlling the knightmare. The old Ashford couldn't help but to smile at what he was seeing.
Pendragon Imperial Palace, Throne Room
Bismarck Waldstein, the Knight of One was kneeling before Emperor Charles giving his report.
"I see, so the there are ruins in those areas as well," Charles said.
"Yes Your Majesty," Bismarck replied.
"Excellent, I was already informed by our agents of the Geass Order about the other locations of the Thought Elevators. I'll send some people there to investigate."
"It looks like things are going well for our plan," A voice said. The owner of the voice appeared and it was VV, the older twin brother of Charles who was also an immortal code bearer.
Charles looked over to VV, "Big brother…"
"Master VV," Bismarck muttered looking at VV.
VV just stood and smiled.
Aries Villa
Cornelia li Britannia was on her way to the villa and she was being accompanied by the Knight of Nine, Nonette Enneagram.
"Is it really necessary for you to come along?" Cornelia asked.
"Of course it is. Why? You don't want me around?" Nonette asked acting as she was hurt, "Does my presence really bother you?"
Cornelia simply groaned and the two of the arrived at doors where the guards let the captain of the guard as well as her 'guest' in the manor. They were greeted by Nunnally and Euphemia.
"Sister!" Euphemia greeted happily and ran to her full blooded older sister.
"Euphie," Cornelia responded happily and went to hug her little sister.
Nunnally greeted Cornelia and hugged her as well, "Hello Sister Cornelia."
"Nunnally, it's good to see you again," Cornelia said and then she started to look around, "Where's Lelouch? I have to give him a hug as well."
"Lelouch isn't here," Euphie said in a sad tone as she and Nunnally felt sad.
"Lelouch isn't here?" The second princess asked.
"He's not here?" Nonette asked, "Now where is Lulu?"
"Come to think of it, I don't see Lady Marianne as well," Cornelia commented.
"Lady Marianne is teaching Prince Lelouch to pilot a knightmare frame," Jeremiah said.
This surprised the second princess and the Knight of Nine.
"Is this true?" Cornelia asked and that caused Nunnally and Euphie to nod sadly.
Nonette was impressed, "Oh ho, now this is interesting, it seems little Lulu wants to do his part for the empire."
"But why?" Cornelia asked, "There's no need to do that. He's still a boy."
"Lelouch said he wanted to do it, he said he wanted to be strong," Nunnally said.
"Well, now I'm impressed," Nonette commented, "I wonder if I could help with that."
"That won't be necessary because I will convince Lelouch that won't be necessary for him to start now, he's only eight years old," Cornelia said.
"Come now Nelly, I would have thought that you of all people would be supportive."
"Look—" Cornelia was interrupted when the doors from the main entrance opened with Marianne and Lelouch entering the villa. Marianne and Lelouch were surprised to see Cornelia and Nonette.
"Oh, Cornelia and Nonette, how good of you to come," Marianne greeted happily.
Cornelia and Nonette bowed to Marianne. Lelouch was happy to see his older sister.
"Lady Marianne, is it true that you're teaching Lelouch of piloting a knightmare?" Cornelia asked.
"Yes, isn't it wonderful?" Marianne responded and Lelouch smiled as well.
Cornelia looked at Lelouch, "Lelouch, are you really okay with that?"
"Of course," Lelouch responded happily, "after all, I was the one who asked."
Nonette couldn't help but to feel happy about it, "I think that's great. Lady Marianne, if you need help with teaching Lelouch, I'd be more than happy to do it."
"Nonette…?" Cornelia was shocked.
Marianne thought of it a great idea, "Nonette Enneagram, would you be willing to do that?"
Nonette smiled, "Absolutely, if your son wants to be like you and be a great knightmare pilot, I don't see why I shouldn't help."
"Ugh, but Nonette, you have your duties as a Knight of the Round," Cornelia reminded, "surely the emperor would have you assigned with other things."
"Oh, that won't be a problem. I'll talk with His Majesty. I'm sure if I explain things to him, even he won't mind." Marianne assured not knowing that wasn't what Cornelia was hoping for.
"I'll be looking forward, getting training from my mother and a Knight of the Round, I would be so grateful," Lelouch said excited.
Marianne put her hands together, "Then it's settled, we'll have Nonette help with teaching Lelouch tomorrow," Marianne then had another thought, "I think one more could be beneficial. I'm going ask one more person."
Marianne left and Nonette put her hand on Lelouch's head.
"Lelouch listen, piloting a knightmare is fine but I don't think that should be the only thing," the Knight of Nine said.
"Yes I know," Lelouch responded, "I need to have ways to defend myself physically if need and I know you are also skilled in that."
Cornelia, on the other hand, was not happy about this. She didn't like the fact that her precious little half brother was going to be put in something that a child his should not have to do.
Pendragon Imperial Palace, Knight of the Round's Lounge
Bismarck was sitting on the couch thinking. He was happy that he was able to help his emperor with his plan. Things were definitely coming along like he wanted and the dream that Emperor Charles and Empress Marianne had would come true and it wouldn't be long. The door opened and Dorothea Ernst, the Knight of Four entered. Bismarck turned and saw her.
"Lord Waldstein, there's a message for you from Lady Marianne," Dorothea said.
Bismarck was surprised, "Lady Marianne?"
"Yes, she request that you come to Aries Villa."
Bismarck raised his eyebrow, "Hmm, guess I'll see what's about.
The Knight of One got up and headed his way to Aries Villa.
The Aries Villa's Garden
The servant that accompanied Bismarck asked him to wait and Bismarck did just that. Ten minutes later, Marianne showed up.
"Hello Bismarck, thank you for coming," Marianne greeted.
"It's my pleasure," Bismarck responded, "so what can I do for you?"
"It's about my son."
"Prince Lelouch?"
"Yes, Lelouch wants to become strong for the empire and he is starting by learning to pilot a knightmare."
The one eyed Knight of the Round was surprised, "Amazing, I didn't realized that the young prince was so ambitious."
Marianne nodded, "It's wonderful and he said that he wanted to be strong like myself."
Bismarck smiled, "Well that's indeed wonderful, I knew your son respected you so much and now he wants to follow your footstep."
"Yes, which brings me the reason why I called you here. Lelouch is getting training from me to pilot a knightmare from me. Of course, just learning to pilot a knightmare won't cut it. He wants to learn to defend himself. Nonette agreed to teach him how to properly use firearm."
"I see…"
"Lelouch also said that he thought of wanting to use a sword and I immediately thought of you. Bismarck, I believe that you're the best swordsman of all of Britannia as well as being the strongest knight as the Knight of One. I would like it if you would help with not only knightmare lesson but also teach Lelouch how to use a sword."
Bismarck was amazed at what the woman he admired and respected was asking him, "You want me to assist you teaching your son and teach him how to use a sword."
Marianne nodded, "Yes and don't worry, I'll talk to the emperor and I'm sure he won't mind and I know it won't interfere with our plan for the Ragnarok Connection."
"…I see," Bismarck said with a smile and then bowed to the fifth consort, "Lady Marianne, I would be honored to assist you in teaching your son, Prince Lelouch."
Marianne was happy, "Wonderful, this is what is great about you Bismarck. Charles and I know we can always count on you."
"Of course," Bismarck responded with respect and determination.
The next day in front of the Aries Villa
Lelouch was out and was waiting for Nonette and one more person that his mother said that would teach him as well. Moments later, Lelouch saw the Knight of Nine and he was surprised at the person he saw with Nonette and it was Bismarck the Knight of One.
"Sir Bismarck Waldstein?" Lelouch uttered in surprised.
"Hello Your Highness," Bismarck greeted with a smile.
"Are you going to teach me as well?"
"That's correct per request of your mother."
Lelouch couldn't help but to smile, "Interesting…"
That's it for this chapter. Next chapter: Lelouch's training continues as he gets stronger physically and mentally and gradually realizes things as time goes on.