Compass (Re:make)

#6: Tribute to The Princess

MT. FUJI
Ruins of the Building

Zero talked to Rakshata over phone. "We have our favorite client", Zero informed. C.c poked Saphira's face. "A civillian?", C.c tilted her head. "Who are you?", Saphira asked. "I am this guy's fairy", C.c answered. "More of a witch", Zero said after he ended the call. Saphira winced and held unto her chest. Zero pushed her in the couch and removed some of her clothes. He remembered that Euphemia shot her. "C.c call Diethard at once", Zero shouted. Saphira held unto Zero's hand. "Zero, dont save me. If you do, I will have to owe you my life", Saphira have tears forming in her eyes. "I am the one who owe you something. At least I shot her with a reason. Let me give you something in return", Zero removed his mask. Saphira laughed. "It doesn't suprise me. I knew you were a dangerous fellow", Saphira's eyes were full of hatred. Lelouch prepared to use his geass. "What did you do to Euphy? Why did you shoot her?", Saphira gave soft punches on Lelouch's chest. "She was killing the japanses. I cannot afford to loose my people", Lelouch explained. "Your people? Are you kidding me? You are a Britannia. You are the 17th successor of the Throne. You are Empress Marianne's eldest son", Saphira exposed.

Lelouch's eyes widened. "How did you..", Lelouch grabbed on her neck. 

Avalon

The doctors removed the support systems and allowed Suzaku and the rest to enter. Euphemia woke up and saw Suzaku seated next to her. He was holding her hand. "Suzaku, how was the event at Mt. Fuji? Did I do well?", Euphemia asked. Suzaku gulped and smiled. "You did well. Princess", Suzaku smiled while crying. "I hope I made them happy", Euphemia looked at the ceiling. "Come to think of it.. you are also... Saphira... why am I thinking of these things?", Euphy looked at Suzaku. "Where is Saphira?", Euphemia asked. "Euphy, she'll be fine. His highness is already there to pick her up", Suzaku informed. "Suzaku, thank you for everything. I am so glad to meet you. Suzaku, on my drawer. I kept a box in there. Once you open it, that object will lead you.It will lead you to that of what I really love the most and what I treasure the most. And for my last order, take care of my treasue", Euphemia smiled. "Its so weird... I can no longer...se...", Euphemia's heart beat stopped. Suzaku cried so hard and was dragged outside the room.

Mt. Fuji
Underground Floor
"We caught the pilot, Zero", Ohgi informed as he leads him to the room. Todou and the rest are surrounding him. "Why are there so many guards?", Zero asked. "He is a dangerous man", Ohgi informed. "Zero", the man called out. Zero stepped back as he sees the Emperor's brother, his uncle. "Glen De Britannia. What are you doing here?!!!", Zero clenched his fist. 

"Leave the two of us", Zero instructed. "But Zero, this guy is... this guy is the leader of the Knights of Round", Todou informed. "I know", Zero shouted. They left the two of them. "How confident are you to have us stucked inside a room", Glen chuckled. "Now give me back my daughter", Glen's face changed. "Your daughter?", Zero slowly removed his mask. Glen stood up and walked towards Lelouch. "Lelouch? You are alive...that means Nunally also is", Glen's eyes brightened. "Yeah, I want to thank you. Uncle Glen, without you, Nunally and I would be dead meat now. Also, thank you for having us adopted and study at Ashford. But then, you also abandoned me and Nunally. You didn't fight for us because all you cared about was gaining the different areas", Lelouch bowed his head and bit his lip. "Enough for the reunion", Lelouch looked at him.

 "Glen De Britannia, I order you to...", the door flung open and Saphira ran towards her father. "Lelouch, where did you get that ability?", Glen asked. "She's a hard headed girl", C.c sighed. Glen looked at the green haired. "Saphira, its okay. Dad is now here", Glen patted her head. Lelouch smirked and activated his geass once more."C.c, tell me again. What is the most powerful weapon in this world?", Lelouch asked. C.c just looked at the man and knew what he wanted to hear. Love"Saphira, dont believe to him. I am your master. You should love me, you were suppose to do that. You arent suppose to betray me. I wouldnt ask you not to leave me because I know cannot protect you all the time", Lelouch used her gease. "Lelouch, this girl...", C.c was about to say something when Lelouch's eyes hurt as well as C.c. Glen took the opportunity and escaped the room along with Saphira. "Saphira, do you know where Lancelot is?", Glen asked. "They kept it at the hall", Saphira led the way and they found it. "Stop!", Zero and the rest were able to catch up. Glen was able to enter Lancelot and took Saphira by the hand of the nightmare. She looked down at Zero with pity. 

Forest

Glen contacted Lloyd and Cecil. "My energy filler is already going down. We're gonna crash into some kind of forest near the Mountain. I have Saphira with me, her operation in her chest is not yet done", Glen informed. "We'll be there in a while", Lloyd answered. Glen went out of the Knightmare and checked on Saphira. She's loosing blood. Glen tore his clothes and pressed it on Saphira's chest. "Dad. How... is she? Euphy, how was she?", Saphira asked. "Keep your eyes open Saphira. You cannot sleep right now. I will be sad and afraid if you will sleep. You might not be able to open them once you close it. I will feel alone again", Glen gave a peck on Saphira's forehead. "Then, tell me a story, Dad. Something that would not bore me", Saphira smiled. "Once upon a time, there was a princess. She was brave and also she is kindhearted. After so much battle, she have to retire. But even in the end of her battle, she thought of her friend. Even if they will be separated in this life, they are still connected by soul", Glen said while wiping his tears. "Saphira, by this time, Euphy is already dead. That's why you cannot die as well. It will be a great lose and mourning", Glen sniffed. Saphira cupped her father's face. "Zero... Lelouch, killed Euphemia, her sister... and that saved me. Right now, I have no right to blame anyone. There was no one whom I clearly despise. What I know is.. I hate myself for being so weak. Euphy was just in front of me. Just one step closer... But I wasn't able to reach out to her", Saphira informed. "Euphemia was under a spell called Gease, Saphira. It is a spell that ca uses you to follow the command of the gease user.  Lelouch also casted it on you a while ago", Glen explained. "You should never see him again", Glen warned. The avalon arrived and went to pick them up. Saphira was brought to the room next to Euphemia's.

After a few hours, Saphira regained consciousness. Glen held her hand. "Dad, I had a dream. Back at Aries Villa where Euphy and I always play", Saphira informed. Suzaku stood behind the doors. "How is Suzaku?", Saphira asked while hiding her crying face. "He's with Euphy", Glen answered. Saphira sat straight. "Can I also visit her for a while?", Saphira was assisted by Glen as she stands. They opened the door and saw Suzaku standing with his head bowed down. "Sorry, Sorry... Saphira.. sorry", Suzaku knelt down. "Suzaku, I wont accept your apology for now cause I dont know what you are apologizing of", Saphira passed through him and went inside the room where Euphy's corpse lies down.

Saphira sat beside the princess. Her heart was screaming out but all she can do is silently sob beside her. "I wont cry so hard Euphy, I might wake you up. I wanted you to rest. These nights, you've been awake planning out. Have a good night rest. Once you wake up, you'll be in a paradise", Saphira held her hand. "You still look beautiful", Saphira sniffed. "By the way, you handle guns so well. I didnt know that the military training paid of well with you", Saphira forced to chuckle.

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