Reflection of you (Code Geass fanfic story)

Chapter 20

When the time came for Antonio to be picked up, the soldiers didn't treat him very kindly. C.C and Lelouch, properly disguised as 'trusty babysitters,' watched in secret despair as Antonio was slammed on he ground. Handcuffed on both his wrists and ankles. Sounds of the children wailing almost made Lelouch wanting to give himself up but he caught Antonio glaring at him. As if saying, 'Don't you dare do that or else!' When Antonio and the Britannia forces left, Lelouch went on his knees and gathered his kids in a group hug.

"Shh...everything will eventually be fine," he soothed, kissing each of their heads, "papa will be back. I'm glad to see that you all care about him this much." Lelouch stayed on the ground and comforted the kids until they fell asleep. C.C immediately walked over and placed all of them in bed, two at a time. When she got back to the living room, she found Lelouch staring down at the ground, with a blank expression. C.C walked towards him and went on her knees, hugging Lelouch from behind and placing her head against the back of neck. "You're thinking about going after him, aren't you?" She asked quietly, already knowing the answer.

Lelouch sighed and rubbed his temple with his fingers. He then looked up at the ceiling. "C.C I have a job for you. I want you...to go talk to Suzaku and inform him of the situation without mentioning me. I know that he adores kids. After all, he is Anthony's godfather. If he is turned and agrees to help then maybe we can get some sort of advantage and stop this. It has to work because if it doesn't," he looks at her with tears splicing down his face, "I don't know what to do next." C.C nodded her head and got up, heading for the front door. "Will you be okay by yourself?" Lelouch nodded his head and thanked her before going to check on the kids.

Indeed, let's hope that this works.
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An hour later...

Suzaku was laying on top of a hill, looking up at the stars in the night sky. He had been trying to get into contact with Nunnally again, but she wouldn't answer. At first, he thought that it was only because of her work as empress. However, to him, that turned out to be false. He tried to get the two alone so that they can talk, but the girl avoided him. Which hurt Suzaku a lot.

He wonders how Anthony, Lelouch and the child his estranged best friend probably gave birth to not too long ago were doing. Suzaku especially misses Anthony, his dear godson. Why Lelouch chose him to be his godfather, he would never know. But he is thankful for the honor. If only he didn't dishonor it by barely being in Anthony's life and turning in the child's mother.

"Hello, I need your help. A group of children are being mistreated by Schneizel and his men. I saw him with my own two eyes. They used to be in custody of Officer Tony but suddenly, he was taken into custody against his will and without a warrant for arrest. Their mother was taken away not so long ago, before Tony. Please Sir Kururugi, help the children. If you really are someone for the people, you would do this." She said, hoping that her words persuaded him.

Surprisingly, she was in luck. It did persuade him.

Suzaku quickly stood up and pulled C.C onto her feet. "Show me the way! Are they with the military now?" C.C shook her head, "No..they're at the home. I am taking care of them part time. I know, I'm sorry if this is weird but.." Suzaku held up a hand with a smile, "It's okay. As long as we protect them, everything will be fine." With that, the two stayed silent as they ran back to the apartment complex.

When the two got to the door and opened it, Suzaku's face turned pale when he noticed a certain someone, who now has white hair and a red suit on. His hands started to shake a little as his shocked eyes slowly turned into a glare.

"Hey...Suzaku..."

Lelouch.