Disclaimer: I have nothing to do with Code Geass.

An Invitation

Shirley was brimming in happiness and was blushing. Lelouch accepted one of the tickets and agreed to go to the concert with her tomorrow night. Shirley was glad and saw as an opportunity to get close to the boy she fell in love with.

"He said yes," Shirley said happily, "Lulu actually said yes. He'll really come, right?" Shirley shook her head, "What am I saying? Of course he will," Shirley blushed, "Lulu is not the kind of person that will just agree on something he has no intention of doing," Shirley closed her eyes and breathed a sigh of relief, "thanks Dad."

Shirley's phone suddenly rang and it surprised her as she took the phone out of her pocket and looked at the caller ID and was surprised to see that it was her father and she answered her phone.

"Dad?" Shirley spoke.

"Hi Shirley," Joseph said on the other line.

"It's rare that you would call me," Shirley said happily.

Joseph chuckled, "Yeah, that's true. Anyway Shirley, how are you?"

"I'm fine," Shirley replied, "thanks for asking and…" Shirley looked at the ticket for the concert, "thanks for the concert tickets."

"Oh, you received my present," Joseph said.

"Yeah," Shirley said with a nod.

"That's good and I can guess it went for you," Joseph said, "anyway though Shirley, I need to tell you something."

"Huh?" Shirley responded surprised, "What is it Dad? You sound serious."

Meanwhile CC was being confronted by Nunnally, Sayoko, and Alice and CC was not sure what to really do or even say.

"Look, can't you just let it go?" CC asked, "Just put it in the back of your mind."

"No, I will not do that," Nunnally said crossing her arms, "I can't bring myself to just forget it. I had assumed that you were talking to yourself last time but now with everything that has happening and what we now know, it's seems that you're communicating with someone so who is it?"

"I'm not obligated to tell you," CC said coldly, "mind your own business."

"So that's how you're going to react but that isn't going to help you," Nunnally shot back and then she sighed, "even if you don't, I already know," Nunnally paused a bit, "you're actually speaking to my mother. That's it, isn't it?" Nunnally pointed at CC who was surprised, "Somehow you're able to speak to my mother's ghost. I don't know if it has to do with Geass, the fact that you gave my mother Geass…maybe it does but the fact is that you're speaking to my mother."

CC was stunned and looked away from Nunnally's gaze.

"I'm right am I?" Nunnally spoke.

CC didn't say anything and it was actually the response that Nunnally accepted at this point.

"You did not deny it and by not saying anything it looks like I'm right," Nunnally said, "or maybe you decided to just remain quiet."

"Listen Nunnally, there are things that are beyond your understanding," CC commented.

Nunnally raised her eyebrow and then she sighed.

"Beyond my understanding," Nunnally replied and then she sighed again and glared at CC, "I don't know where you get off in talking down on me but you need to give it a rest, but say, how is my mother doing right now?"

CC was surprised and looked at Nunnally.

"I want to talk to her," Nunnally said, "is it possible for me to speak to my mother?"

"No, it's not…" CC said.

"So what? Is it just something only you can do?" Nunnally asked, "Because you formed a contract with my mother?"

CC suddenly turned and ran and Nunnally simply looked on seeing CC run.

"Lady Nunnally, don't you want to catch her?" Sayoko asked.

"No, not at the moment," Nunnally said, "besides even if we did, she still won't say anything."

"Why is CC being so stubborn?" Alice asked.

"I don't know," Nunnally replied, "I guess that's how it is but I think I'm starting to understand. I'll let Lelouch know and he can decide."

Sword of Akasha

The pink haired girl sighed and shook her head and Charles was standing next to her.

"CC is just slipping," The little girl said, "I mean seriously, Nunnally of all people."

"I think the real problem is that CC is making it too easy for her," Charles said.

"Yes she is," The little girl said, "Charles, if this keeps up, our children may know what is really going on."

"Yes and that could be a problem," Charles said.

Area 11's Viceroy's Palace, Tokyo Settlement

Cornelia was in her office in the government bureau with her thoughts. The second princess sighed and looked out of the window.

"Lady Marianne," Cornelia said.

Flashback: Two days ago in Narita

Cornelia was with Nonette in the hall of the G-1 Mobile Base and was surprised in what Nonette had told her.

"Lady Marianne?" Cornelia asked surprised.

"Yeah, I recognized that woman because I remember meeting her back in the Aries Villa nine years ago," Nonette explained, "she was an acquaintance to Lady Marianne," Nonette folded her arms, "I believe that Marianne said her name was Cera."

"Cera huh," Cornelia spoke, "but if that's the case, why did she aid Zero and what did she do to you?"

Nonette clenched up and Cornelia instantly regretted asking her.

"I'm sorry Nonette," Cornelia said, "perhaps I shouldn't have asked."

Nonette shook her head, "No, it's fine. It's not a problem," Nonette sighed a bit, "I don't know how but she made me see images…terrible images," Nonette clenched her teeth, "she somehow got into my damn head and played with the memories of the terrible things in my past."

Cornelia was shocked and felt anger towards CC, "That…that witch! That evil witch!"

"I'll find out where that bitch Cera is," Nonette vowed, "and when I do, oh ho ho, she's going to suffer by my hands. There are things worse than death after all."

"Zero is just as guilty if she's part of the Black Knights," Cornelia said, "I won't matter if Zero didn't give her permission to do what she did to you, he's still going to have to answer for it. That's what he gets for having that woman in his ranks."

"Not only that, but I need to report to His Majesty and ask him something," Nonette said.

"Ask His Majesty?" Cornelia replied surprised, "Why?"

"I'm pretty sure I've seen him speak with Cera as well within Aries Villa in the past," Nonette said, "I'm sure that he may know her as well."

"Well, that's a surprise," Cornelia said.

Flashback End

"I doubt that he would even say anything helpful," Cornelia said, "that's the kind of man he is," Cornelia thought about CC and narrowed her eyes, "Cera huh…"

Meanwhile Kewell and the remaining members of the now disbanded Purist Faction were sitting in their cells in their prison attire. It had been two days since Narita and their remaining credibility has been completely destroyed. It was also unfortunate for them that Tim Cohen was discovered dead in the city. They were all bitter with how things went and they felt betrayed as well because they learned that Jeremiah and Villetta were going to be able to move on.

"We've lost everything," One individual said.

"Yeah and all thanks to Kewell," Another member said looking at Kewell with anger.

"Don't you start," Kewell responded glaring at the person who had just mentioned him, "you all went along and agreed with the plan."

"Yeah and look what it got us," Another member said, "and not only that, a few of our colleagues were killed by Zero and even Cohen is dead."

"That damn stupid bastard," Another member said bitterly, "he went and got himself killed."

There was footsteps being heard and they all looked to see who it was. Someone appeared and it was a girl in a Britannian military uniform that had light brown hair and blue eyes and Kewell had a downcast look as she was a girl who was related to him.

"Marika," Kewell said.

"Kewell," The girl named Marika said.

Standing before Kewell was his younger sister Marika Soresi who served under Cornelia's command.

"I should have known you would come and pay me a visit," Kewell said.

"Why?" Marika asked upset, "Why did you do this? How could do something so foolish and despicable?"

Kewell looked away from his sister's gaze and didn't say a word.

"Do you even realize that you brought shame and disgrace to our family?" Marika asked.

Kewell was still silent and Marika didn't like it and she hit the bars on the cell Kewell was in.

"Say something!" Marika demanded.

"There's nothing to say," Kewell said, "What happen happened and there no way to change that."

"From what I was hearing from General Darlton," Marika said, "Zero is getting more influential everyday and what you and your idiot friends did only fuel to that."

Marika looked around and glared at the others and then back to her brother.

"Marika, just what do you want me to say?" Kewell asked upset.

"I want to know what the hell was going through your head when you decided to take a civilian with the intent to kill him," Marika replied.

"No one was supposed to find out," Kewell admitted, "we had everything set and Zero messed it up. I just…" Kewell shook his head, "I just can't believe that Zero really went out of his way to protect him, a Britannian like us."

Marika clenched her teeth in anger and kicked the bars.

"You really are a stupid brother!" Marika said.

Kewell just looked at Marika and then looked away and Marika just left without saying another word.

The Black Knights' Mobile Base

Zero and the founding members of the Black Knights were having a meeting in their mobile base.

"Kyoto is praising us for the use of the Guren Mk-II," Sugiyama said, "they were satisfied with our performance in Narita."

"They were also impressed with you Zero," Yoshida said.

"Hmm, with me?" Zero asked.

"Yes, they were pleased about how you were able to beat the Lancelot," Minami said.

"And the fact that you took that ranged weapon from the Lancelot and used it against him," Yoshida added with glee, "they very impressed."

"Ah, I see," Zero said and then he nodded, "well I'm glad that I succeeded in defeating Kururugi and the Lancelot and now we won't have to worry about the Lancelot for the time being…that is if Cornelia or even Euphemia will allow the Lancelot to mobilize ever again when it gets repaired. If not, it will be a lot better."

"Yeah, you really did a number on the Lancelot," Rai said.

"I bet Suzaku is feeling pretty low right now," Kallen said amused.

"That VARIS Rifle you took," Void said, "Will you be handing it over to her?"

"Yes I will," Zero said with nod.

"Um her?" Inoue asked.

"Who's her?" Keitaro asked.

"Oh right," Zero said, "that would be Rakshata Chawla. She's been working with us for some time."

"Yes, she was the one that built the Lionel and the Lucan for Master Zero and Lady Void," Sayoko said.

The other members were impressed with what they heard.

"Oh, so she's the one," Tamaki said and then he grinned, "she has our thanks then. So she's one our allies, right?"

"That's right," Zero said, "I owe her a lot."

"And one other thing, she's the one who created the Burais for not only us but for the Japan Liberation Front as well," Sayoko pointed out.

"Which also means that she's the one who made the Guren Mk-II," Rai added.

The other members were surprised.

"Wait, so that means that Kyoto backing her in making Knightmares," Sugiyama said, "so she's working with them as well."

"She is," Zero said, "but of course Kyoto doesn't know she's working with us as well…yet."

Zero sighed and looked down and clenched his fist.

"But Zero, are you okay?" Naoto asked concerned.

"Yeah, you don't seem too happy," Ohgi said.

Zero sighed again, "I can't say that I'm really happy considering what had happened."

"Is the fact that we didn't get those Code-R Research guys?" Tamaki asked.

"Yes that and also that fact that Nonette showed up," Zero said.

"Oh, w-well that couldn't be helped," Ohgi said, "Nonette showed up unexpectedly but at least you did try to make things work in the worst situation."

Zero shook his head, "That's not right Ohgi. I should have planned things out based on the consideration that Nonette would be involved."

"Zero…" Kallen said with concern.

"We were prepared against Cornelia and her forces and I was able to do something against Kururugi because I planned things because I knew that he would be deployed in the battle," Zero pointed out, "however I failed to do that with Nonette and all because I relaxed when Nonette was not seen initially."

"Zero, I think you're being hard on yourself," Rai said.

"Yeah I agree," Alice said, "you could not have known that Nonette would show up in Narita via air."

Zero shook his head, "I still should have planned things out better. There's no excuse for what had happened."

The others were taken in what Zero said.

"Not only that, I understand that we lost six of our people in Narita," Zero continued.

"Yeah, we did," Naoto said with a downcast expression.

"It's unfortunate," Jinta said, "but at the very least, we were able to bring their bodies with us."

"We can't do much for them at the moment," Void said, "but we can have a small time to mourn them."

"That's fine. We can at least do that much for them," Zero said with a nod, "now then, anything else?"

"Actually yes," Ohgi said, "there is this."

Ohgi handed Zero something and it was an envelope and Zero raised his eyebrow behind his mask.

"A letter?" Zero asked.

"Yeah, it's from Kyoto," Ohgi said with a bit of excitement, "they want to meet with us at all cost."

"Oh," Zero said looking at the envelope, "so they finally decided to want to meet with us. Excellent, finally we can meet with them and have things taken care of in our favor."

Zero opened the envelop and read the letter.

"This is awesome," Keitaro said happily, "Kyoto wants to meet with us…us!"

"Yeah, it really is," Kallen said excited, "Kyoto, it doesn't get better than that."

"Yeah and if they accept us," Ohgi said, "We might be able to fix our financial problems."

"Kaname!" Naoto said gritting his teeth.

Jinta and Keitaro signaled to Ohgi to stop talking but Zero and Void flinched and looked at Ohgi surprised behind their masks.

"Financial problems?" Void asked.

"What financial problems?" Zero said.

Ohgi covered his mouth when he realized he said something that he shouldn't have in front of the masked siblings.

"There should be no reason for any financial problems if you followed the plan that I devised," Zero pointed out, "Ohgi, Naoto, Keitaro, Jinta, what's going on?"

Keitaro, Naoto, and Ohgi slumped and Jinta glanced to the side looking ashamed.

"Um well, we've hit a snag," Keitaro said.

"What kind of snag?" Zero asked losing a bit of patience.

"Zero, there's a perfectly reasonable explanation about this," Gen said.

"Well, what is it?" Zero asked looking at Gen.

Gen sighed and he quickly pointed at Tamaki, "It's his fault!"

"Hey!" Tamaki responded clenching his teeth at Gen.

"He's been fumbling with the budget!" Gen said, "It's all Tamaki!"

Zero looked at Tamaki, "Tamaki, do you have something you want to tell me? Is what Gen saying true?"

Tamaki flinched a bit and then looked at Zero.

"It…It's really not my fault!" Tamaki responded defensively, "We've become a big group after all. The increase of members has gone way above our expectation. People are joining us left and right, even the survivors of the resistance cells that were decimated by Cornelia."

"Heh, is pretending to be a big shot in our group in front of the newcomers and taking them to fool around within our expectations?" Kallen asked amused.

"Hey!" Tamaki responded glaring at Kallen.

"We know where you've been going big spender!" Alice said pointing her finger at Tamaki.

Tamaki was taken aback, "W-Wait, you do?"

"Yeah, we do," Kallen said.

Zero sighed as he was annoyed, "I'm about to have a headache."

"Anyway, I believe that we should go ahead and be prepared to meet with Kyoto," Void said.

"Yes," Zero said, "the letter says they will meet us tomorrow but we're only going to meet with one of them."

"Wait, just one of the members?" Inoue asked.

"Yes, they didn't say who it will be though," Zero said, "now then as for the other thing…Ohgi, you're in charge of the budget."

"Uh, r-right," Ohgi replied.

"Hey wait a minute," Tamaki spoke standing up, "I'm in charge of the budget."

"Not anymore you're not," Zero said.

"Oh c'mon!" Tamaki replied upset.

"Tamaki, you cannot just spend our funds so carelessly," Zero said as he stood up, "especially if you're just doing it to make yourself look like a big shot," Zero shook his head, "that's just being selfish."

Tamaki flinched and was taken aback.

"If you really want to be put in charge of the budget again, then you're just going to have to show that you can be trusted," Zero continued.

Tamaki had his head down, "You speak of trust Zero?"

The others were surprised and looked at Tamaki and Zero raised an eyebrow behind his mask.

"By the way of your tone, something's bothering you and you want to say it," Zero deduced, "What is it?"

"Well you're right and since you asked," Tamaki replied and then looked straight at Zero, "When the hell are you going to show us your face?" Tamaki looked at Void, "You and Void."

"Wait a minute Tamaki!" Ohgi said, "There's no need to—"

"Don't try to stop me Ohgi!" Tamaki interjected not taking his eyes off the masked siblings, "I thought the deal was that if we followed you and succeeded, you would reveal your face to us. So when are you going to do that? Naoto and Kallen already who you are behind the mask and you let Ohgi see your face. Are you ever going to reveal your face to us too or is all the talk about trust is just blowing air with us? I wonder if you're really serious about what you say."

"Hold it Tamaki," Kallen said as she got in front of Zero, "Zero has done right for us from the beginning and you're standing here questioning him and—"

"Kallen wait," Zero interjected.

"Zero?" Kallen replied looking at Zero.

"I can see where Tamaki is coming from," Zero said, "and…I'm sure he's not the only one who feels this way."

Zero looked at the other founding members of the Black Knights and they all flinched and looked away from Zero and that was the sign that Zero's assumption was correct.

"I see," Naoto said, "the rest of you feel the same way."

"It's easy to see why," Jinta said rubbing the back his head.

"I know what I had promise and I will," Zero said, "either during or after our meeting with one of the members of the House Kyoto."

The others were surprised and they looked at Zero while Rai, Alice, and Void nodded in agreement.

"You'll seriously do that?" Minami asked.

"You really mean it, right?" Yoshida asked.

"That's right," Zero replied, "depending who it is that we meet tomorrow, I'll tell you then or after the meeting. So I ask that you be patient with me a little longer."

The other looked at each other and then back to Zero.

"The truth is that is has always been my intent to tell you who we really are after meeting with Kyoto."

"What do you mean?" Minami asked.

"We happen to know one of the members of House Kyoto real well," Void answered.

"That's correct," Zero said, "if it's the person we know well that is meeting with us, it will be better but regardless, we will tell you who we are and our reason so until then, just wait a bit longer and we'll tell you the truth about us and then you can really decide if you want to stick with us."

"Wait, to really decide if we stick with you?" Ohgi asked.

"Zero, we said that we would stick with you to the end," Yoshida said, "we made that clear in Narita when you asked us."

"I know and I appreciate it," Zero said, "but we want to make absolute sure that it's still the same for you when you know who we really are."

"That's right," Void said.

"Well, I've decided to stick with you regardless," Rai said.

"Well there's no question that Rai, myself, and Sayoko will stick with you since we already know who you two really are," Alice said, "after all, you all accepted me despite my background."

"I'm sticking with you regardless as well," Jinta said, "since I know as well."

"Regardless with the rest of us, pretty sure that whatever happens, we'll continue to follow you," Kallen said.

"That's right," Naoto said, "so really, we're up to it."

Zero nodded, "Very well and I thank you. Rai, show them the list of members of House Kyoto."

"Sure thing," Rai said.

"Wait, you already know the identities of all the members of House Kyoto?" Naoto asked.

"Yes…" Zero said, "We were able to learn who they are."

Rai brought his laptop and placed it on the table and showed the list with pictures of the members of House Kyoto and the other founding members of the Black Knights were surprised and they wondered how they were able to get the information. Later on it was decided that Zero, Void, and Sayoko were going to head back to the Tokyo Settlement and head back to Ashford while Rai and Alice would head back later as there things they were going to prepare. The five of them discussed some things as they were ready to set things up as Rai would be working with Naoto and Ohgi while Alice worked with Jinta and Keitaro on some logistics.

"Zero," Kallen spoke.

Zero turned and saw Kallen who requested to go somewhere to speak privately. Zero granted Kallen's request and the two of them went to go to one of the rooms and Void, Sayoko, Rai, and Alice looked on with curiosity. It was noticed by Naoto and Ohgi and they were curious about Zero and Kallen. In the room, Zero took off his mask.

"So Kallen, what did you want to talk about?" Lelouch asked.

Kallen fidgeted a bit and blushed a little as she had her hands behind her back.

"Um L-Lelouch?" Kallen spoke.

"Yes?" Lelouch replied.

"I…I never got the chance to thank you for what you did back in Narita," Kallen said, "you really saved me back there and I wanted you to know how thankful I am for what you did."

"Oh," Lelouch responded and then smiled, "think nothing of it Kallen. I was just doing what I needed to do. I'm just glad I was able to get there on time," Lelouch frowned and looked at the ground, "if I hadn't been so careless, you wouldn't have been subjected in facing Nonette."

"That's not your fault Lelouch," Kallen insisted, "you couldn't have known and there's no need for you to hard on yourself for it and besides," Kallen smiled, "in the end, you protected me and I will always be thankful to you for that," Kallen looked at Lelouch happily, "so again Lelouch, thank you for what you did."

Lelouch looked at Kallen and was amazed how happy she was and Lelouch couldn't help but smile.

"You're welcome Kallen," Lelouch said, "I'm really glad that I was able to get to you. Besides, Nunnally and I made a promise to you and Naoto."

Outside of the room, Nunnally was listening on the two and she smiled as she was in glee. She decided to make herself scarce and leave before her brother realized that she was listening in.

An Hour Later, Ashford Academy

It was nightfall and Nina was in the Student Council Room all alone with all the lights off and she looked at the article in a magazine that was about Euphemia and there were two pictures of her. Nina just looked at Euphemia and blushed as she was panting. Meanwhile Lelouch was walking in the halls heading to the Student Council Room.

"I'm sure the other documents are in the Student Council Room," Lelouch said, "I just need to get them and head back," Lelouch sighed, "it's been a long day. We'll be meeting with a member of House Kyoto tomorrow. I'm really hoping that it's Kirihara."

Lelouch suddenly heard some noise and it surprised him.

"What's that?" Lelouch asked, "Sounds like a terrible moan," Lelouch glanced around and looked forward, "it's coming from…" Lelouch had a surprised expression, "the Student Council Room," Lelouch was then worried, "Someone must in trouble or worse, they must be hurt."

Lelouch rushed to see what was going on and ready help whoever it was that sounded hurt or in trouble. Lelouch got to the door to the Student Council Room and quickly opened the door to the Student Council Room.

"Hey, are you okay?!" Lelouch asked concerned.

There was a loud screech as Lelouch quickly turned on the lights and was shocked and wide eyed at what he had just witness. There he saw Nina on the corner of the table with her skirt up and her panties seen pressed on the corner of the table. Nina was mortified to be seen and blushed profusely.

"Um N-Nina," Lelouch said still shocked and wide eyed, "I heard a moan and assumed you were hurt or in some sort of trouble but um…this was not what I expected…of all the places for you to do…um…that…you do know that we work on that table, right?"

"I…" Nina spoke and she quickly moved away from the table and fixed her skirt, "V-Vice President, you see, I…" Nina started to panic, "Please, please don't tell anyone! Please Lelouch, I'm begging you!"

Lelouch noticed the magazine article and saw the two pictures of his half sister Euphemia and Lelouch was shocked again. Nina noticed what Lelouch was looking at and quickly closed the magazine and Nina became even more mortified. Lelouch just looked at Nina shocked and he wasn't sure how to really respond.

"She's doing that while looking at Euphie?" Lelouch asked in his head still shocked.

Nina looked at Lelouch wide eyed and her thoughts were running rampant of the possible that Lelouch was going to tell or if Princess Euphemia was to get word of it somehow and how she and other people were going to respond should they hear that she was masturbating on the table and doing it thinking of Euphemia li Britannia.

"Please…." Nina pleaded looking as though as she was about to go mad, "please Vice President…"

Lelouch just looked at Nina and then he went to the side and to get some of the documents that were in the shelf. He picked them up and just left without looking at Nina. Lelouch got to the door and then he stopped.

"Nina, if I may be so bold," Lelouch said, "the Student Council Room is not a good place to be doing…that, especially on the table that we work on."

Lelouch left and Nina was left blushing and mortified and she sat on the floor. Nina's eyes widened and looked on with thoughts of what she was going to do.

"I have to make sure he doesn't tell anyone," Nina said, "I can't let him…"

Lelouch was in the hall and shook his head wishing he didn't see what he saw.

"Damn…" Lelouch said.

"Just because it can't say no doesn't mean consent," CC said suddenly.

Lelouch stopped and looked at CC.

"Oh, it's you," Lelouch said deadpanned.

CC looked at door that led to the Student Council Room, "That girl has some serious issues."

Lelouch just went on his way and CC followed him.

"CC, what did I tell you?" Lelouch said, "It's dangerous for you to just wander around here."

"It's night and no one really comes around here," CC said, "but anyway, are you sure it's a good idea?"

"What do you mean?" Lelouch asked.

"Just leaving that girl alone," CC said, "she seems like the kind of person that would take…drastic actions just to keep you from telling anyone."

"Drastic actions huh…" Lelouch said as he thought about it.

The Black Knight's Mobile Base

Kallen and Naoto were sitting on the couch on the second floor and Kallen was still reading the manual for the Guren Mk-II.

"Naoto?" Kallen spoke.

"Hmm, what is it Kallen?" Naoto responded.

"About Dad," Kallen said, "What do you think about this?"

"Our old man…" Naoto spoke and then he thought about it and he shook his head, "I honestly don't know."

"Do you think he was genuine about wanting to help Mom?" Kallen asked.

"Do you?" Naoto replied.

Kallen sighed and shook her head, "I really don't know. Part of me wants to believe him but…I don't know."

"Hmm…well, I'm not really sure myself," Naoto said.

"I hope things so smoothly tomorrow," Kallen said, "especially when Lelouch and Nunnally…"

"Yeah, me too," Naoto said.

Meanwhile, the other founding members of the Black Knights were also discussing things.

"So Zero," Tamaki said, "he's really going to do."

"He said he would," Minami said, "him and Void."

"I'm just wondering why he took long in revealing his face to the rest of us," Tamaki said.

"They have their reasons," Ohgi said, "but I know that it was always their intention to show you guys."

"You know we get that Naoto and Kallen would already know since they met them seven years ago," Sugiyama said.

"There's also the fact that Rai and Alice had already known before Zero took action in Shinjuku," Yoshida said.

"Hey Jinta," Keitaro spoke looking at Jinta who was sitting on the floor.

"Yeah?" Jinta responded.

"You known about Zero and Void," Keitaro said, "in fact, I'm guessing you've known for a long time."

"I do," Jinta admitted.

"What, how come you know?" Tamaki asked.

"I'll tell you," Jinta said, "after Zero and Void tell you all who they really are."

"Oh c'mon Kuromaki," Gen said, "Why can't you tell us now."

Jinta just looked at the others and sighed, "Okay look, all I will say is that I've known about them for years."

"It doesn't seem like you'll say any more Jinta," Ohgi said.

"Fine, then we'll wait," Yoshida said.

"But you know regardless, I'm sure going to stick with Zero," Minami said.

"Yeah, so will I," Sugiyama said.

"After all we all decided at Narita that we would follow Zero," Inoue said, "we each made that personal choice."

"Yep and I don't see how nothing is going to change that," Gen said.

They were all in agreement and Jinta smiled at them and hoped that they would be true to their word although he was still worried how they would react when they learn the truth about Lelouch and Nunnally and he hoped they would see them as two individuals who truly desire to free Japan. Jinta also thought about what they as a group would have to do afterwards because they knew based on what Zero had mentioned to them that freeing Japan would not really defeat Britannia and they would need to prepare themselves when the Chinese Federation and the EU would move in and there was also the fact that even if Britannia was driven away from Japan, they would no doubt try again so they knew that would have a lot on their plate because if they failed to prepare on those factors, then everything they did would be in vain.

Ashford Academy

In Lelouch and Nunnally's residence, Lelouch returned and was greeted by Nunnally and Sayoko.

"I see you got those documents," Nunnally said.

"Yeah," Lelouch said.

"Hmm, Lelouch what's wrong?" Nunnally asked.

"Is something troubling you Master Lelouch?" Sayoko asked.

Lelouch stopped and just looked at his sister and their loyal maid.

"Don't worry about it," Lelouch said and then he turned forward, "What I saw can't be unseen."

Lelouch shook his head and went to his room and this left Nunnally and Sayoko confused as they looked at each other.

"Do you think Master Lelouch saw something that he wished he didn't see?" Sayoko asked.

"I don't know," Nunnally replied concerned and looked over to Lelouch's door, "maybe…"

Meanwhile CC was on the roof of the siblings' residence and she shook her head.

"It's not funny Marianne," CC said with a frown, "you're horrible…yes I feel sorry for the table," CC was silent for a bit and then she answered, "yes well I don't know Euphemia as well as Lelouch and Nunnally do…but I'm sure she would be disturbed if she learns about it…pretty sure she would be creep out," CC sighed, "why am I talking about this with you? I really don't care about it…" CC frowned, "So what? It's not my concern."

The Next Day

Lelouch, Nunnally, and Sayoko were ready for the meeting with one of the members of House Kyoto. The three nodded at each other and set out with their bags. They left the residence and met with Rai and Alice. They nodded and were making their way to leave the campus.

Somewhere in Mount Fuji

Kaguya was sitting and was waiting with Kirihara. She took out a picture and it was her with Lelouch, Suzaku, and Nunnally from seven years ago. Kaguya smiled as she looked at the picture and placed her finger on the smiling Lelouch.

"I'm sure I'll be seeing you very soon," Kaguya said happily in her head, "my future husband."

That's it for this chapter. Next chapter: The meeting with a member of House Kyoto.