So sorry for the late delay of the next chapter guys. I had ups and down the past months so I haven't been able to give the update on time, hopefuly you will like this chapter.

At least we now know one secret of how Kallen can stand. Who do you think the man in the picture is? Will be having that explained in future chapters. So we are clear here that the possible way for her to stand up is a device created to help her stand or walk.

Chapter 8: Opening Night

Preview:

Zero and his fellow terrorists conducted their plan for the opening of the bar club that he wanted to open. All sat on the chairs facing Zero himself. His explanations inspired everyone with the perfect plan. It was genius; who could resist a new club opening on the street? Sure, it would attract competitors, but who cares? That's not the main task; they just want to capture their target.

Financial? No problem. Building? Already done. Drinks and food? Taken care of. Employees? Already hired—normal people to blend in with their team. Identity? Already covered with the help of the Masquerade black mask to cover their eyes. It was made with white plastic, black lining on the eye hole part with a white mesh screen (just like in spiderman), making it easier for them to see what's in front but hiding their eyes from their customers. It even suited their black and white uniforms perfectly. All male staff wore suits, except for the women, who had their own specific dresses to attract customers. Not to much exposed but a litle daring.

Zero had presented the files of a few new employees who will be joining in their role-play. This includes the girls in the party. So that they could know who was added to the group. Ohgi and the others agreed on that. This will help them not let any suspicion come from their targets if they start asking unnecessary questions. Heck, how would they know who's a normal employee and who's an enemy among the staff? As long as they keep the normal employees out of their specific plan, things will go smoothly.

He had specified that the girls should wear sexy yet presentable clothes and, of course, strictly choose a specific application that wouldn't simply come in without any underwear. This caused the guys to blush at the idea, with Tamaki barking like a wolf. It was a good thing Ohgi really pushed out the idea of bringing Kallen in, or else she would be beaming her anger at him for wearing such clothes in public.

Zero had warned them not to give any details of their club's purpose in case they got too friendly with the other employees, and given that fact, they were to follow the new rules like everyone else.

"So Zero, what would our club name be?" Ohgi asked, looking at the masked leader at the center.

"Well, since you are called the Black Knights, I'm naming it KNIGHTS CLUB," Zero answered, crossing his legs as he leaned back in his chair.

Everyone clap for the great name. It's simple but still alluring, especially since they would wear suits and masks at a bar where they've never seen it before. Yep, this will definitely attract customers and hopefully even those suckers to dare enter their territory.

"Oh yeah! I can't wait to start on this new work we have!" Tamaki slam his hands on the table as he stood up. Startling everyone, even Zero himself, but there was excitement sparkling in his eyes as he gave Zero a thumbs up. "Zero, your ideas are truly amazing!!!"

Minami started pulling Tamaki's shirt to pull him back to his seat since he was sitting beside him. But Tamaki completely ignored him until Takashi stood up, put both hands on Tamaki's shoulder, and pushed him back to his seat.

Zero smiled under his mask as he simply nodded. "I hired someone else to manage the Club as my representative. We need a civilian to manage the club so as to lessen the alerts coming from our enemies in case they start to suspect things. Don't worry; he won't pry on our mission but rather focus on his own job. I need you guys to come earlier to meet him before the other employees start coming by tomorrow."

"Well, if the Boss said so," Len said, leaning his chin on his hands and staring straight at Zero; they didn't want to pester him about his identity. What's more important is that they are slowly piecing the puzzle together. If their Boss isn't ready to show his face now, well, they can wait until he does.

"Good. Now I would like to talk to Ohgi alone. Is that okay?" Zero's tone became deep.

Ohgi stared back at him. With the mask covering Zero's face, he somewhat knew the reaction he must be giving. The feeling of those eyes peering into his soul underneath that mysterious mask somewhat felt like heavy chains.

The others understood the situation and stood up, bowing their heads before leaving Ohgi alone with the other two men.

"Uh, Zero, can we start trying out our suit outside if you don't mind?" Ryota asked kindly.

"Sure, no problem. My assistant here, Mr. Orange, will join you guys. He's like my right-hand man and will be responsible for contacting you under my orders." Zero pointed to a surprised older man behind him.

*Mr. Orange??!!!!!* Jeremiah was standing stiff as he glance at his master. His eyes were hidden by his shade but it was twitching because of the weird nick name given by him.

Everyone who heard this tried to hold their laughter, but one idiot couldn't and just started laughing at him.

"Ha ha ha ha! Orange? That's a weird name!" Tamaki put his hands on his stomach, laughing. This caused the assistant to glare at him. Jeremiah walked over with a dangerous aura, joined them outside, and then closed the door.

"Hey, at first you look intimidating, but with that kind of name, it kinda outshines your scary persona, Mr. Orange-san ahahahhaa," Tamaki teased.

A hand grabbed Tamaki on the face and shoved him against the wall, causing him a surprised shock. The sudden impact made a loud thud, causing everyone to stare in their direction. It even made the other two men inside question what was going on. "Careful with who you speak. You may be useful for my master, but I have the right to dispose of you if you're no longer of use and can be replaced by someone else," Jeremiah threatened him, causing everyone to ignore them and mind their own business. Tamaki only gulp.

Now that Ohgi and Zero were alone, he felt a little nervous especially since it was specifically noted in bold letters to bring Kallen in the meeting. Zero then tap his nails on the table, waiting for his reason.

"I want to apologize, Zero! The thing is, she's not supposed to be on that mission. Like you said, you hired men only." Ohgi bowed his head again.

"That is true, so how come SHE slipped in? And tell me, who was she to you?" Zero leaned back on his chair. * Now let me hear your excuses*

"She was my little sister, a very troublesome girl to watch over, but she meant no harm. She just wanted to help me in the mission, that's why she did such things." Ohgi gripped his hands on his pants. Good thing the table was covering this action.

*Sister? they don't share any resemblance at all. What are you hidding from me Ohgi* Zero thought as he start drumming his fingers.

This indicates that he was not happy with his response. It made Ohgi start sweating. It was just one lie about Kallen being his sister, but he didn't specifically say blood-related, so it should be fine, right?

"I really wish not to have her in any dangerous mission. I know you trusted me with your orders, and that I had given you so many expectations and delivered great results with the others help, but this was the only time I disappointed you. So please, I beg you, Zero. Please leave her out of this. I'll do whatever request you want, follow every command. As the only big brother she had left, I would really want her safety above all." Ohgi pleaded.

Abruptly stinging sensation stiked Lelouch's chest for a second. Before a flash of images of a wide smile from someone appeared, laughter could be heard, and there were clicking sounds of glasses tapping together. A man? A woman? Just how many? A soft female voice allured him. "Lelouch, come on." before playfuly vanishing in the air.

A sudden noise brought him back to what was happening now. Ohgi walked closer to face Zero. He was preparing to kneel down in front of him but was stopped.

"Alright, but just this once will I be letting this slide" Zero responded.

Ohgi smiled as he stood up. "But I request your cooperation on the person I'll be sending tomorrow," Zero added. He had no choice; this was the consequence of his actions.

"I understand and thank you Sir," Ohgi said. He bowed before heading towards the door, leaving Zero alone.

With a quick move, Lelouch detached his mask as it drop on the table, untied his eye patch, and loosened his collar, taking deep breath as if he had just suffocated. Sweats dropped on his table as he put his hands on his face. His left hand gripped his thigh tightly. Panting heavily, he was reminded of another terror from his past. It was just then that he heard the door opening. He didn't care right now if Ohgi or the others had come back to talk to him and witness his identity. He could just Geass them, and make Jeremiah un-Geass them in case he needed new commands. He slowly faced the person who entered, few strands of hair cover his face. His left eye was glowing menacingly, a strong feeling of being wanted to be released of used. His geass was itching, it glow a darker shade as the person enter and stare at him.

Jeremiah had quickly lock the door as he rushed beside Lelouch.

"Master! what's wrong?" He gently pat his back staring at the young lad who was sweating a lot.

"Water" was all Lelouch could say. Jeremiah didn't waste time and walk towards the coffee station to the left. Pouring a glass of water and bringing it back to Lelouch.

Lelouch grab the water and drank rushingly. He put the glass on his table as he leaned his back to rest on the chair. As if a relief was release from his chest. He was staring at the ceiling, recalling what just happened. His geass slowly lost it's glow but it was still visible for Jeremiah to see.

His servant stood waitingly beside him. Lelouch slowly tilt his head to the side, staring at Jeremiah with a tired expression. He can see the worried look the older man had and told him.

"Let's go home Jeremiah"

Stadfeld Residence:

Kallen was on the hallway walking towards her bedroom. She had been using her oracle garter in able to properly walk and out of her wheelchair for two days now. It help her release a little tense feeling inside. Like she was complete and normal when she wear this thing but unfortunately there was a limiter. It can't be over used in time, if it does. it will burn her skin and explode.

In which happened during her fencing incident with Julius before. Good thing it didn't reach to the point where it explodes during that time, only stinging her thigh with it's over heating. Sayoko had notice this when Ohgi carried her scurrying towards her room and made an excuse for Oghi to leave, as she attend her mistress as to avoid for the older man to see what Kallen kept from them. Ohgi knows about the oracle but forbid Kallen to use it daily especially since they have a new member in the household. And she thanked her maid for the quick action. Now that the bodyguard is out to town she can wear this for a little freedom with Ohgi's permision of course and for the guys to observe her in case this thing explode again.

For some reason she felt a pair of eyes watching her, cutting her off to her short memory of the inccident. As she turn around no one was there, deciding to make a quick pace she was able to reach her door. The stare she felt was new, it doesn't come from the guys or Ohgi nor her maid. They wouldn't spy on her like a complete stalker, if they needed something, they would approach her and ask. Reaching the knob as she turn her head from side to side to see if there was anyone there. Thankfully there was no one so she entered and call it a night.

"Must be my imagination"

She wash her face, brush her teeth, change to her night gown, brush her hair and headed to the balcony. She like the view of the moon, so she pulled the curtain a little to the side, exposing the full view of the moon inside her room. Not even bothered to lock the door on her balcony.

"It's not like someone would stupidly break in tonight" she said.

Nope imposible, the mansion was located up a mountain. No one else knows this place except her and the staff. Hidden cameras were place all over the electic fence. Plus despite Ohgi and the others, busy work they won't just ignore her. She knew they were observing her all over the mansion. The only privacy she had was her room and the Library. She had a few people in her household but they were plenty to handle in case something were to happen. She had secret terrorist, who are not to be mess with. If any intruder were to dare step in; they better prepare themselves especialy towards Takashi whose good with martial arts; Ryota whos specialty with guns, Len and Rolo are also terrifying to face with. Tamaki? well he always try his best.

After sneaking in Ohgi's room and check Julius's resume. She tested him on his first day with the fencing incident. Sneaking those retractable foil hidden on her big fluffy dress. She was gladly to see him in action. Sure he may not have given a proper fight that she was expecting but the way he pose at that time made her realize he can deffinetly fight. Despite the short uncanny feeling she can't make out of. The way his blue eyes shown mystic, concealing something yet wanting to expose what he was as his demeanor changes.

She went to her bed and pull the switch of her lamp, she soon caught herself to sleep. Hours passed as the silent evening was suddenly interupted by a strange noise.

Footsteps can be heard and this woke her up. Opening her eyes she felt her hands were tied on the headboard. A cold wind blew on her skin as her blanket was pulled out of her. Ice cold hands grip on her trembling legs as she heard a creaking sound of her bed and a weight added above her.

A grin was seen on his half face. That glowing dark blue eyes stare at her. She couldn't completely see his whole face but as he spoke she could recognize him but same time don't know him at all.

"Got yourself caught woman"

"Bastard who are you! and get off me!" Kallen was trying to kick him off but for some reason she can't feel her legs to move.

Fear started to overcome her as he forced her legs open; positioning himself between her legs, she gasp as he chuckled. Her night gown slided down as he put her right leg over his shoulder. Her garter was missing on her thigh which explain why she can't move her legs.

"Hands off pervert! leave now or you'll die" Kallen hissed, glaring at him.

He grinned "I can't do that sweet heart, I was ordered to kill you. But let me have some fun first." He then start rippin her night gown, exposing her pink laced bra and underwear. Whistled with amusement, he throw her ripped garment to the side as he sat up and view her whole body. His stare was slow and rapacious, grinning evily like the predator ready for the kill. His sharp fangs peared out from his lips, eyes glaring at her with a touch of lust. "Scream for me, Princess" He purred in a teasing manner before attacking.

Just then Kallen scream as she opened her eyes. Waking her from her slumber as she look around, searching for that creep that try to harm her. But no one else is there, she was all alone in her room. It was already morning as she saw the sunlight through her open door. Phanting a little before slowly calming herself.

"What the hell was that, it felt so real" she put a hand on her face as she try to recall that dream, no scratch that. It was a nightmare, someone sneak in her room while she sleep, watched her like a creep. Gotten on top of her as she strugles to get away from him. The way he stare at her like a preditor and his voice sending shivers on her body. Just who in hell was it that visited her in her dream.

"Tsk which of those bastards prayed me a damn nightmare" Kallen hissed with anger.

Dropping back to her bed as she stare at the ceiling. Her thoughts now forgotten of that nightmare and change it in to random thoughts about her past. The time where she was happy, where she was able to walk, when her mother was still alive. A teasing older brother who navigates her training for becoming a proper young lady of the household with the help of his friend Ohgi.Her grandparents always warming up to her in greetings when she visits them. Her father who accompany her to the garden. Everything was so perfect, a happy life with everyone she love as they enjoy spending every single day.

But things change after one incident happened, leading to another difficult situation. Everyone she cherish slowly disappearing from time to time, not even the man that she loved could change the fate that's happening around her. What Julius said in the library made her remeber of a past lover, who did and said the same thing before. A painful thug on her chest as his face come out to her mind.

She clutch on her chest as she move herself to the side. "Never again" she mumbles, glaring to the side .

Kallen looked at her small clock on the table. It was already 10 am, this was not unusual since there are times where she woke up pretty late than the usual 7 am. It was merely happening when ever she was stressed or had nightmares like this, after observing those times she overslept before. And heck her other companions tried waking her up but ended up to a very heavy sleeper. She will only wake up once she felt herself in danger in what ever dream she was. She had asked Minami for some help and his only answer was to let things be until she woke herself up. This was strange but it wasn't causing any health risk for her after taking some medical test. Those weird dreams started when she hit puberty, so it wasn't the caused of her health problem at all.

Plus sometimes those dreams come up randomly, One time there was this green haired woman randomely apprearing from one spot to another. She had this yellow boredom eyes pointed at her quietly, never speaking at all. Simply staring at Kallen which fright her out. Her clothes changes depends on what sort of outmosphere her dream was but it was mostly from those rennaissance period. Thinking of those dreams won't help her right now since she don't understand the reason of it. This time she had a different dream and decided not to share this one to Ohgi.

Kallen sat up and open the drawer near her. Grabbing her oracle to wear before heading to her closet, fetching her loosen red shirt and white sweatpants. Combing her hair in a high ponytail and wearing her white stud pearl earings. She left her room and headed to the training hall. Located on the first floor near the dinning room.

Tamaki had a dagger with Takashi in a defence position, both stood at the center while the others watch by the side. Tamaki switch the dagger from left to right with a quick pace as Takashi watch closely. He then lunge towards Takashi and swing his knife, aiming at his ribs. But Takashi already predicted this and use his left feet to swing a fast kick on his hand. Knocking the knife out from his grip and quickly pulled his hand, twisting it to his back. Causing Tamaki to yelp in pain.

"Ow! ow! ow! let go it hurts!" Tamaki complained.

"You should change your attack, for normal guys it would probably work but for guys who are specialy skilled. You'd be the one to die first." he mumbled but made it clear for Tamaki to hear before pushing him back to his stance. The others laugh at how easy Tamaki's attack is.

Kallen had joined the others in the training hall, staring at the two men who was now training. A slight grin form on her lips as she went for a surprise attack, sneaking herself while the others were concentrated with the 2 men who were practicing.

She suddenly appear behind Tamaki as she throw in a high kick aiming at both men. Takashi somewhat saw this and quickly grab Tamaki by his colar, shielding himself from her strong kick by using Tamaki's body. Tamaki yelp in pain as he felt the impact hit his back. Kallen turns and throws a punch aiming straight towards Takashi's left side. Takashi blocked her puch with his left arm but hissed of how strong her punch touches his. Almost sleeping through his arm and hitting his left rib but he pushed Tamaki to the left causing Kallen's arm to move and miss him again. Tamaki groan in pain with Takashi's harsh grip on him. This goes on with Kallen trying to aim a hit on Takashi and Takashi using defense movments avoiding any collision from Kallens kick and punch by using Tamaki's body as his shield. The poor guy recieved all those cruel strikes from Kallen like a puncing bag. Shouting and groaning in pain.

Tamaki had enough and grab Takashi's shirt, pulling him close as he shouts. "Bastard! Stop using me as your bullet proof and take it as a man!"

"Idiot you can learn a thing or two when your in the action itsefl!" Takashi retorted and glared at him.

"HOW CAN I LEARN WHEN SHE STRIKE ME LIKE A BULL AND YOU PULL AND PUSH ME AROUND JUST SO YOU WON'T GET HIT" the red haired man continued glaring back at his fellow man.

Kallen pulled her arm back and saw an opening on Tamaki's neck where she can definetly hit the other man. While being distracted, Kallen grip her hand tight before throwing in a fast paced punch passing through Tamaki's neck side and forwarding towards Takashi's face.

Takashi's eyes widen as he saw the fist coming straight at him , like a bullet ready to shot at his face. He quickly pull Tamaki again to the side whiched made her punch missed again. The three stood still at the center with Kallen standing with her right fist stretched passing on Tamakis left side on his neck and Takashi moved his face to the opposite. There was a stinging sensation on Tamaki's neck and Takashi's left cheek as a wind past them when they felt her fist aim. Just then blood slowly come out of the fresh cut where they felt the stinging earlier. Making both men hissed in slight pain as they jolted a bit and let go of each other to touch their now new cuts.

Kallen pulled her fist back as she smile triumphly. The others were surprise, makin the young Len thrilled for his turn and Rolo arching his brows in muse.

"Kallen" Ohgi looked at the now shocked girl on the center who then looked at him. He continued. " You went in to intervene as their fight is not over"

"But in real fight there will always be a surprised attack, so better be prepared you know" Kallen protested. She was right on that but also feeling wrong on her position to speak.

"Are you planning on sneaking in again? You know your not allowed in those fights Kallen, I did not advise you to wear those just so you can join us in those dangerous mission. What's the point of all this if your just gonna risk your life and end up getting hurt again." his voiced pitched higher with anger.

She closed her lips and just stare at Ohgi.

"The purpose for this is to get our revenge and train ourselves to keep us alive in able to keep on protecting you against those men that still hunts you down. We help you to train yourself so you could protect yourself not to let you in a suicide mission." He hissed "We made a pact to protect you at all cost even if it meant risking our selves just for your safety. Put that in mind that we may loose our life just so you could keep yours". His words stung making the atmosphere feel suffucating for her to breathe on. Those words hurt her.

Everyone stood quiet as they look at their leader. His glance towards Kallen made her looked down on her feet as she bit her lower lip.

"Ouch, even I felt that sting on my chest. That's harsh coming from you Ohgi" Tamaki mumbles still holding on his neck as he look at Ohgi then to the poor girl near him.

She hates it when Naoto told her to act like a proper lady and suddenly disappear , hates it when her father said to stay hidden and leave her. Hates it when Ohgi is to much over protective, hates it when the others see her like a volnurable child that needed her prince and kinghts to protect her. She was no child, she's already turning 20 this year, why does it always happen when eyes stare at her like she was a frail little creature in need of shielding . Just like how his blue eye stared at her during their first glance. It was not her fault she got ill and become weak that she hardly use her two feet to stand up. She did not wished for this, to be in a weak body, to be protected, to feel like her life is always in danger when ever she step out of the comfot zone out of her manssion.

To feel like a bird locked up on it's cage and withdrew its freedom to fly, yes thats what she felt. But if the bird try to escape, it will get lost . And when lost it will never find it's way back to it's cage, never be back to it's safety fence that protect her from danger . The danger that she may put her owner in search for her will surely be a huge hurdle as she knows that the owner will do what ever it takes to get her back but if once lost, she will be foreverly forgoten. Thats what Ohgi mean on those words. They may end up dead if she try to step on the thin line that forbids her to step on. She don't like that, no she don't want to experience loosing people again just becase of her. And she will be the only one surviving this rediciulous hide and seek game, if she ever survives the twisted game she's in.

Oghi got caught up on his temper when he said that before realizing what his done. He was so sure she would glare at him and start arguing like she usually do so he waited for her to spunk back at him. But no answer so he looked at her stunned, felt his chest burn a slight pain at her reaction. She was standing stiff on the center, facing him but not staring. Her head was position down, eyes on the floor, lips being bitting inside her mouth, clenching her fist on the side of her shirt. Like a child who's gonna burst with a tantrum.

"I..." he slowly appraoched the young red head, standing in front before he try to reach on her clenched fist. She didn't seem to slap his hand away as he brushed his finger on the back of her hand, then continued to pull on her fingers out from her grasp. "Kallen, I apologize. Those words suddenly came out of..."Her eyes shone that painful glance when she shot back at him. His brows furrowed as his eyes felt sorry when her big blue eyes stare at him with almost tears appearing.

When was the last time he saw her cry? It's been so long and now he hurt her with those words. *How long had you been keeping it in you* he wanted to say that but kept it in his thought. If he did she might burst in and ran away from his hold, then there will be weeks of no talking and ignonging each other until she had the courage to approach him again. It happened twice before, the first was when news of Naoto vanished and the second was when she loose the man she loved.

He grab each side of her cheek and gently stroke it with his thumbs. Making her look at him straigt in the eyes "Kallen...your safety is my priority, I made a promise to that man that I can't posibly break it. So please bare with this cruel treatment until we wipe out all those trecherous men out from this earth". He tried to make it up to her, he wanted her to understand that a woman should not be joining in mens business or affairs especially if her life is at stake here.

He felt her jaw clenched on his hands, big blue eyes start to glare at him before looking away from his stare and slowly her body relaxed.

"Two, just give me two days out of everyones reach and sight, starting now." Her soft responed supprised him.

He should be saying a stern NO, he can't let her walk around without any protection surrounding her . No, he won't let it happen, he must keep her at his raidar but then if he won't do what she ask. She might add more days heck weeks or even month torturing them with her silence and snubbish action. Two days is fine than adding more so he decided to give in. Sighing as he nod then let go of her as she walk out of the room. Everyone stare at the scene with pity. Kallen was holding in her tears, she will not shed a tear just by that, no not even a drop of it.

When Kallen left everyone stared back at Ohgi. Who felt a tense feeling surrounding him. "Don't start ok?" he pleaded before facing them all. "Just don't start..." "Rolo,...call Sayoko for me will yah, and everyone continue the training. See me on the office when you're all done...I just need...an air" Ohgi walk out leaving the rest to stare at one another.

Ohgi and the others arrived at the Club.

Located near the street in Tokyo district. The wall was mirror glass build, reflected outside so the people won't see whats inside knowing it is still a club. A lettering carved with white lights written on bold letters KNIGHTS CLUB on top of the entrance.

The theme of the bar is classic, with the hue lights for purple,pink and white. The ground floor had at least 2 huge cubicle for the restroom, located to the left further side of the room; one for each male and female. A stage for the band and dancers on the middle, the lights on the stage are more focuse and brighter for the audince to see compared to other surroundings. Long couches with long tables we're set on each side of the wall mainly for bigger group purpose. As for smaller ones the sits were place on the center facing the stage. The bar and kitchen was set on the right back side near the stairs for the second floor; the light is in color red indicating the place where the bar must be. On the Second floor is the LOUNGE on the left and VIP Rooms is on the right side. The futher back of the floor also had the staff room and the security servaillance room; and Lastly the 3rd floor , a small room where the office of the manager is set. It was made with mirrored walls, same that was used outside the building. Probably so that the Manager can watch over them while hidden inside, monitoring their every move. Comparing the lights of each floor, the ground is lighter followed by the second floor and lastly the 3rd floor which had little lights on.

Ohgi made their way to the stairs, while scanning their hard work on the place. They can't wait to see the lights turn on by the night and see the react faces of their customer eyeing their now Club.

The gang were heading their way to meet Zero and the new manager.

"Man I can't wait to start tonight!" Tamaki shouted with excitement.

"Couldn't disagree with you there, I'm a little hype myself as well" Ryota spoked.

"Huh, I geuss it's been a while since I went inside a bar but I was a customer at that time and not a secret employee for one" Takashi added.

"Glad you guys already reached 18 huh? cause if not then we be kicking you out of this mission" Tamaki glance at the younger lads.

"Yeah well least we dont look older than our age huh old man" Len teased Tamaki with Rolo laughing to the side.

"Who you calling old man, pipsqueak!" Tamaki grumbled.

"Now now you guys. Let's not start a fight here" Minami warned them.

Ohgi on the other hand was still upset on himself about what happened earlier. *Me and my stupid mouth, I'll try to apologize to her by morning* they reach the closed door and Ohgi was now focused for the night.

Ohgi knock on the door " Um, Zero we are here."

"Come in" his voice called, they all entered the room and start looking around.

The room was a little spacious, red wallpapers with classic design not to over fancy, Coffee station to the left wall, another door leading to the right side, probably a bathroom or so. Two set of red sofa on the center facing each other with a center table. A huge mirror was plastered on the ceiling reflecting everything thats beneath it. Another office table on the center, a little further side facing towards the sofa. With lamps and other office stuff on the table.

There sat their boss wearing a black suit. Along his left side standing beside him is his second in comand. Wearing his usual dark grey suit and shade. Dark green hair combed back neatly.

Ohgi was about to bow and greet them when Tamaki walked passed him and started running all over the room fascinated of the looks inside with the oohhs~ and aahs~ before greeting the other two men.

"Heya boss and hey Mr.Orange-san~" there was teasing on the last name, as he wink and give a wave hand to the assistant.

Jeremiah bite his lips with irritation, but tried to compose himself. His reaction change once Ryota smack the head of Tamaki. Tamaki hissed from the pain while being forced to bow down and pulled him back to their spot.

"Idiot! know your place! Your in the presence of Zero so don't go walking in like your closed to the boss!" Ryota lectured the red head while Len and Rolo joined in.

"Why don't you act as your age man" Len said.

"Should you be thought a lesson from me so that you don't start emberassing us" Rolo spat.

Tamaki was like a child shrinking on the corner as he gets more lectured by the other adults and heck the other two were even younger than him.

"Sorry about that Zero, I'll make sure he behaves next time" Ohgi spoked.

Zero chuckled as he gestured them "That is fine, please take a sit everyone".

Everyone did so, taking a sit on the sofa facing their now boss. A sudden shadow appeared Zero's right side. Exposing himself from the light as he grab the papers on the table, fixing them in a neat stock. This startled everyone except for Zero who already know that he was there already. The new comer looked at Zero before noticing what he just did.

Zero looked at the young man beside him before coughing.

"Ahem, let me introduce to you. Your Manager in this club" Zero spoke, raising his hand of the new comer who then stood himself straight. His right hand position on his chest, feet closed together and bow slightly like a gentleman.

His face was young and handsome with that raven short hair and dark purple eyes, his black eye patch added mystic aura surrounding him. "The name is L2, I'll be your manager, hope we all could get along well as we work our ass of in this lavish looking club" he genuinely smile at them. He wore that dark brown jacket with his black shirt and grey jeans with sneakers on.

Everyone was shock as they recognize him from the incident on their first misson, hesitantly looking at zero then back to this new manager.

*The heck is going on?! Does he even know we faced this man from the other mission!* was what they were shouting inside their head.

"Uh Boss?" changing the name instead of calling him Zero since this stranger is one of the people they made contact before. Minami look at Zero as if indicating him what a big shock this was for them.

"Don't worry this gentleman over here is to only manage and assist you and the others for the work purpose of this club. I give my full trust on him, so hopefully you guys will too" He assured them as if like it wasn't a big deal that their manager was the one they fought before.

Hesitantly they all look at L2 or rather Lelouch himself but of course they dont know his real identity. He was simply smiling innocently towards them.There is somewhat flowers blooming behind him as a background when he smile like that. This made them cringe. They made an agreement by just looking at one another,sighed before facing Lelouch, bowing to him and spoke "We will gladly be of service for you SIR!"

Zero nod, Jeremiah looked at Lelouch who clapped his hands. "Great to know that, don't worry I won't be to srict unless I needed to". His tone went deep on the last words. He was skeptical if this could work but he wanted to walk out free for a little bit, out of those two mask his already using.

"L2 will be joining you for a short meeting with the other staff later. I need to have a little agreement with him for now". Zero leaned his chin under his hands.

All of them stood up and bow down before leaving them. "Yes Sir!"

Jeremiah followed them before closing the door. Making sure that he saw them all walk down the stairs, making short conversations about their excited task that will soon start in about 30 minutes.

Zero stretched his arms as he turn his chair to face L2 by his side. "Now I understand why you want to take a breather, this thing is making me sweat every minute". Zero removed the mask, reavealing to be Lloyd. He pulled the cloth out from his mouth as he breath in some air. Sweats started dropping from his forehead as he wipe himself. Grabbing a tissue from the desk.

"Man, it's difficult being Zero" he claimed.

Lelouch chuckled. "You did well as Zero, maybe I should let you be Zero instead?". He walk towards the empty sofa and sat.

Lloyd stood up from his sit "Master! I'd prefer sticking my face on my computer or occupying my lab every single day than to wear this mask again. It's like I was a differen man after wearing it. Like I'm not ecxactly who I was at all?".

Jeremiah prepared some tea before serving it to Lelouch who gladly thank him.

"But are you sure that revealing your face now is a great idea? Judging how they react the way they saw you; I can tell that it wasn't pleasant Master" Lloyd grab his glasses on his pocket.

Jeremiah removed his shade and look at Lloyd " I'm surprise you can see well without your glasses"

"Barely if you ask me" Lloyd spoke wipping his glasses before wearing it. "I can see but not quite".

Lelouch took a sip on his tea as Jeremiah prepared his other mask and uniform to wear for his club work later.

"Aside from that, what if those Men recognize your face, won't it give us away? Especially since you've been gone for so long. Plus using your code as your name would really make them notice you" Lloyd added with a worried expression on his face. Jeremiah can't help but agree , it was risky for Lelouch to be exposing himself but perhaps his master had already seen through this plan of his.

"I had a feeling I need to reveal myself sooner or later. Least my identity is still unknown, knowing that they might asked their hacker to start finding out my peices of the puzzle. And if it were to happen before I could even get my next file then I could simply geassed them and as for the those MEN, well I'll just have to kill them all". Lelouch respond a hint of danger on his voice.

"Speaking of geass, why didnt you do it master? With Jeremiah around to simply cancle the order , you can easily reused your geass and give another command?" Lloyd asked while staring at Jeremiah.

"It's not that simple, I can only cancle their geass one by one. Unlike master who can geass a crowed. Plus master will get tired if he try to use his geass multiple times in a day." Jeremiah explained to the unaware fellow about geass.

"While the two of you argue about geass and all, I have to check on my employees" Leouch stood up preparing himself as he went to the other room to change. He kept an ear as he listen to their conversation. A smile crept on his lips as they argue like children in an adult body.

"Master are you sure you can handle this? Maybe let Lloyd take your place tonight since you need to report in the Stadfeld by the morning" Jeremiah spoke, while grabbing Lloyd by the back of his shirt who was attempting to flee the room for escape.

"Why not you try it?" Lloyd argued with an annoyed expression.

"It's not like your wearing Zero's Mask this time and besides, if those pesky terrorist of ours seek for Zero I can simply manage them easily" Jeremiah looked at his fellow partner in hand.

Lelouch stop from buttoning his coat as he was reminded of his work by tomorrow. His purple eyes starts swirling with trouble thougths. "Crap I forgot I need to report back by the mansion in the morning" his shoulders slouched with an irritation marked on his faced. "Great, your a total genius Lelouch. You just added another probem in your hand". He sighed as he look himself in the mirror, pouting for addidng another role to deal with. Firstly was Zero, leader of this secret little terrorist who hunts down for revenge. Then comes Julius Kingsley, the bodyguard of the Stadfeld's gorgeous duaghter. Now L2 as the manager of this Club who help lure their targets with a little secret at hand. Should he send Ohgi for an excuse to be absent for just a day? Make it as an emergency? He can uderstand if it occurs for a sickly grandmother to watch over from the province alone.

As he pick up his mask, a flash of Kallen's blushing face pop up on his mind. It was quick but very memorable for him that is. "No I got to report back by the morning! It's a must!" His purple eye reflect back with deterination, a slight grin pop on his handsome face as he slick his hair back. The idea of seeing Kallen again feuls inside him. Especialy since he forced her to get something for her, he can't wait to see how she'd react once he gave it to her.

Employee's Room:

They were at the male staff room. Chatting with the new guy that will join in their little role play. Checking for any mess on their hair or untidy clothes. They were all wearing a white polo, black and gray stripe vest, black bow tie, black pants and leather shoes. An arm band on their right bicep and then that fancy masquerade black mask.

The new guys already went ahead to their positions while Ohgi and his men stayed a bit, making an excuse that they still have problems on their uniform to fix.

"I can't believe we're actually doing this right now" Tamaki first spoke making a handsome gesture on himself.

"I can't belive the mask hide the ugliness in you" Rolo teased him making Tamaki to try and harm the young lad but was stop by Takashi holding on to his clothes.

"Let me mess that handsome face of yours yah brat!" Tamaki hissed.

"Ah so you do aprove I'm handsome" Rolo bickered.

"Stop it you two, before one could even ruin their uniform before the show" Takashi glared at the two.

"Hell I can't belive that we're working under that Man!" Len was having dificult fixing his bow tie.

"What should we do? Should we try and tell Zero that we can't trust the guy?" Ryota faced Len and help him fix his problem.

"What do you think? does he not know who we are?" Tamaki asked and continued as he looked at Ryota beside him. "Hey tell us? What you think about our manager? You have great personal sense coming from strangers by just look right?"

"Uh well, I can't give you the answers right away. We just met the guy so im not quite sure." Ryoto answered with a concerned looked.

*So thats what he meant yesterday* Kallens sad face appeared on his head making him bit his lip for feeling guilty of the caused, Ohgi was in deep thought, forgetting that he was being called by his fellow members.

"Ohgi!" Ryota put a hand on his shoulders, waking the man from his thoughts.

"What?" Ohgi looked at them, he didnt hear what they were talking about earlier.

"What do we do?" Minami asked him, leaning his back againts his locker with his hands on his pocket.

Ohgi stared at everyone, their stares were so focused on him. Waiting for any command he might say. Sure they seem to be loyal to Zero but they will also follow Ohgi's orders in any nick of time. Ohgi was like their ring leader, the 3rd hand of Zero himself.

"Let's just focuse on doing our job for now. I know we should be worried about having this new guy in our hand but we have no other choice. If Zero trust him enough then lets work with him. But now we have other work to do." his response made the others look at one another before letting their own thoughts fog out.

Just then they all joined the other staff outside, facing the stage to have a little meeting with their manager before the opening night. Ladies to the right side and men to the left.

L2 then appeared on the stage with a new look. He was now wearing a black stripe dress shirt tuck neatly inside his fitted dark grey italian vega pants. Paired it with white trench coat and that shiny patent leather shoes. Added with a black belt on his coat. The other black pair he had was his own mask and gloves. His hair was slicked back, wearing his black stud earing on the right and that eager smile.

"Glad your all here, I am L2 your own Manager of this Club. Wi'll be working together until this club gets demolished but for the mean time let us enjoy each others company and hopefully make a success in the coming future." L2 announced.

"Way to make an introduction" Tamaki mumbled beside Ohgi. The others were so concerned about this new guy while their other side of the staff seemed thrilled with his appearance. Especially the ladies who were smiling and giggling.

"Aww man, even the ladies think his hot" Tamaki pouted.

"Now let me announce a few rules. Every single night before we open, will have short briefing and uniform checks in front of this stage. I need to make sure your wearing proper clothings especialy the ladies. Next, the ground floor is only for drinking and eating purpose only. No smoking, no drugs or special extra service is not allowed. Remember ladies your not allowed to go beyound your rule of contract for the customer. If you slip in some papers under your secret pockets by tips for good service it is yours, same with you gentlemen"

Everyone cheered for having to keep their own tip.

"But if the service was to act sexual with our customer out of the Red doors or the club or even give extra charges outside then I need to give punishment for the misbehaved employee. I also wished you not to get the club involved in any trouble, if that were to happen you go straight to jail. I won't be joining you to long on your floors as I'll be more focusing on the VIP but doesn't meant I won't be watching your every moves. " Lelouch scans the area and his audience before glancing on his watch. 3 minutes before the opening.

"Now places everybody, our dear s awaits our service". He snap his fingers as everyone went to their places.

Entrance

Customers we're waiting outside the door, mostly looking by their mid 20's and 30's wearing fancy clothes. it was now 10 pm but was not expecting this many people to come. Seems like the idea for young women to approach single looking men with their pamplets to give and hot looking gentleman to approach those single ladies did the thing.

Now both Tamaki and Takashi we're in charge for security and search so they have already positioned themselves at the entrance. Checking for any hidden weapons or drugs at hand as well as invitations for each customer before they let them in. Tamaki was enjoying the view but can't approach those beautiful ladies since L2 add another woman on their team for the pat down on the ladies section so the fool won't mess it up. The customers slowly crowded the sits and even the bar section, the VIP secion was almost filling in as well. Now waiting for the host to appear before they could start .

On the stage, a spotlight lights a man wearing a different suit and mask. He stood him self representing with an aura of pride and mighty. Everyone was intruig by this as all eyes focused on him, especially his staff members. To bad the otherstaff who are not working inside can't see this since they have their work put out of the line outside.

"Good evening all, and welcome for the grand opening of the Knights Club. I am your host by the name of L2. We are glad to see you have made a kind decision to check us out today. Please don't hesitate to approach my lovely and awesome knights who will be genuinely serving you tonight." He raised a hand pointing at the audience as spotlights appear on everyone wearing a similar color coding clothes and masked staff members within them. Everyone claps their hand for them. L2 then put a finger on his lips, gesturing for silence and everyone stops.

"But please abide the law as you indulge yourself to sweet inclination" the last sentnce was a husky whisper, but thanks for the mic it was very clear to understand.

He snap his fingers as the light went off for a quick minute before switching back on. Now the man from the stage vanished, leaving the bands alone. Everyone cheered and claps for this quick speech, it's like a magic show with a chance to go knocking themselves with liquors. Heck even his staff was surprise by his performance. This is new, no bars or club looks so fine and fancy and yet feels like they are in a opera house. Perhaps because of how the venue is designed and what the staff wears.

Now the bands started playing mixed classic and soft rock music and everyone started minding their own business. Their customers started asking for orders, the girls staff targetting their said clients. Female clients went to start flirting in the bar section making Rolo and Minami anxious. To bad for Tamaki he will miss having the ladies attention since he was stuck with the check patrol outside. Ohgi and Ryota did their own task for entertaining customers orders.

Everything was normal for the couple of hours passed by, Lelouch had entertained a few customers in the VIP section. Most of them we're old gentlemen with bussiness to talk about, few of it we're spoiled rich kids who's spending a lot of daddy's money. Some of the ladies we're even paying him to stay loonger in their room but he casually turned them down before walking back to his office and watch from his hidden window. More customers coming in, he don't mind least his pocket will be full of more cash he could used for the next coming budget needed. But he was hoping to see the glimpse of those Tokita gang, could they have gone to the usual place like what other Mafia gangs do? Perhaps they have their own pub to run through?. His eyebrows furrowed as he looked at his watch, 12 Am. He scanned for Ohgi from the crowed, who was still there taking orders. Looks like they will be pulling an allnighter together since they have to report back early in the mansion. But Lelouch had his garantor , the reason of having another room inside his office was for this purpose. To sleep in, case he needed to work both as L2 by night and Julius by day, since he can use recorded videos as Zero or ask for Lloyd again.

*4 hours before I need to go back to the Stadfeld household*

"I'm calling out, if they ever come. You know what to do" Lelouch ordered Jeremiah who was standing from behind.

"Understood , sleep well Master" Jeremiah respond with a bow as Lloyd smile with a wave, his other hand on his laptop while Lelouch walk passed them to enter to the other room.

Jeremiah kept an eye on everyone on the huge T.V screen with Lloyd on his laptop. Another hour passed and still no sign of them.

Takashi and Tamaki still doing the screening and search on every customer that enters. While everyone else were busy with their own task.

Tamaki was now feeling tired, yawning here and there as he looked at his watch. 2:3O am he then looked at the few lines in front of them and yet still no sign of those men. He stare at his partner who was firmly standing straight as he check for another customer. Tamaki could tell that he was feeling tired himself judging from how many times he used his nails to poke on his palms as he grip a hold behind his back. A way to wake himself a little.

Tamaki turned back as he pushed a button for the security earpiece he had to connect with the other members. "2 hours and 30 minutes left before closing and still no sign of those rascals" Tamaki reported while looking at the security camera at the ceiling. The beeping red light indicates that he was being watch inside the control room.

"Well, it is still the first night, maybe they prefer not to come along on the opening night. Since it be to crowded." Ohgi responded while waiting for another order of towered liquors for the drunk ladies near Ryotas side. It was Minami who was peparing the said drink.

"Sucks then" Tamaki pouted rubbing his eyes as he stare at their female companion who's patting another woman. The female customer showed a VIP Card as her other male companions approached behind her.

Takashi glance at the female customer before turning to the customer in front of him who showed the same VIP card. His eyes widen after recognizing the face of the man in front of him. He was wearing a maroon suit, mid 30's, a few of the other members of the group to the side behind another woman with blond wavy hair.

"The eagle has landed, I repeat the eagle has landed. Does anyone hear me?" Tamaki whispered while looking at the situation in front of him.

This pick up the attention of everyone in the group including Jeremiah and Lloyd.

Lol Lelouch keep adding more roles for him to play. The code will be explained on the coming chapters guys, hope for any reviews.