Compass (Re:make)

#11: Cast Gathering

Viceroy's Palace

"Enemy attack!!!". The soldiers climbed into their nightmares but was destroyed by a white and golden Nightmare called Tristan. Suzaku stopped him and also Moldred who planned to join the game. "That's no fun! Suzaku", Gino Weinberg, the Knight of Three, went out of his nightmare. Anya Alstreim, Knight of Six, also did. "I told you to just bring Lancelot", Suzaku sighed. Gino run to him and have his arms around Suzaku. "What's with your clothes?", Gino asked. "I am attending a school here", Suzaku answered. "Look at the damage you've done", Saphira flicked Gino's forehead as she enters. She is also wearing the same uniform. "Princess, you are also a student here?", Gino asked. "Anya, Gino, you might be tired from the trip. Let's head into your rooms", Saphira led the way. "Princess, can we have a date after school?", Gino asked. "Gino, I already have my Knight", Saphira chuckled. "I dont care. Then, demote Suzaku and let me have the position", Gino begged. Anya elbowed Gino and he stopped talking. "Suzaku is the only knight that I will have. Sorry, Gino", Saphira looked at Suzaku. "Heh, you should be awed that she chose you over me", Gino sighed in defeat.

Ashford Academy

Lelouch called Ohgi from the rooftop. He saw C.c walking around the campus. He ran towards her and led her to the backyard. "What are you doing here? There are surveillance everywhere", Lelouch panted. "I can smell another royalty in this place. Don't tell me that half princess is still here", C.c asked. "You're right but that doesn't concern you", Lelouch lectured. He heard footsteps and pushed C.c on the tomato truck. Shirley came to ask Lelouch to go out with her but a mascot swallowed Lelouch. Kallen is the one inside. " I am here to take the witch", Kallen informed. Shirley pulled Lelouch and ran after the mascot. A knightmare came to shake the Tomato. Afterwards, they proceeded to the pizza making. At the same time, Saphira was looking for Suzaku to inform him that Gino and Anya came. The nightmare rushed towards her and was about to be bumped but Lelouch pulled her close to him. "Lelouch?", she asked. Both of them panicked and pushed each other. "Sorry, I was rushing", Lelouch apologized. "I will be careful the next time", Saphira smiled. Lelouch was about to run when Saphira held his hand. "Lelouch, Nunally wants to give her greetings", Saphira informed. I wont fall for that, Saphira. "Nunally?", Lelouch asked. Saphira gulped and lets go of his hand. Lelouch... you... Anya saw Saphira frozen at the middle of the crowd. Anya pushed her and seems to bring her back to reality. "What happened?", Anya asked. "I am just feeling sick", Saphira answered and went to sit at a nearby booth. After some time, the bubbles  from the event reached her. "Lelouch, you are like a bubble. You can pop up anytime", Saphira looked at him ordering someone from the veranda.

Student council office
Saphira walked towards the Student Council office to change her clothes but saw a mascot standing next to the door. "Who are... I never knew you'd come back here. Kallen", Saphira leaned on the wall. "How did you know?", Kallen asked. "Hmmm. Lets say. I have talent of instinct", Saphira answered. "How was the festival?", Saphira asked. "Its getting crazy as the time pass by. President really have so much in mind", Kallen answered. Saphira laughed. "I'm glad you sounded happy", Saphira went close to the mascot. "Dont get near me. I am afraid of you", Kallen said then ran away. "Why are you afraid of me?", Saphira tried to reach out her hand

I am afraid of you, Saphira De Britannia. The most formidable enemy that a person could ever have is someone who touches ones heart.

"That voice", Suzaku appeared behind Saphira. The princess pushed the mascot and she was able to run away. "You creep me out Suzaku. How are you in the perfect place in the perfect timing", Saphira complained. "Why did you let her go?", Suzaku asked. "Suzaku, open a line between Nunally and let her talk with Lelouch. Lets confirm one thing", Saphira ordered. "Yes, your highness", Suzaku bowed.

School Ground Night Time

Everyone wore ball gowns and also suit for the dance. Lelouch just watched from the rooftop. Saphira is being invited by boys but she is refusing. "Its good to watch from the top. You could see everything", Suzaku walked towards Lelouch. "Suzaku... why are you here? You are suppose to be the king of the night. Plus, your princess is being surrounded by enemies", Lelouch chuckled. "My princess?", Suzaku asked. "Well, you are always together these days. I might be jealous some day", Lelouch explained. "Lelouch, I have someone in phone who wants to talk to you", Suzaku handed it to him. "Hello, this is Nunally. Brother, is that you?", Nunally asked. Lelouch was stunned. He looked behind and saw Rolo. Rolo, who betrayed the OSI,  used his geass. He instructed Nunally to act as if they dont' know each other. Lelouch returned the phone back to Suzaku. "Lelouch, I am planning to be the Knight of One", Suzaku informed. Lelouch just listened. "A Knight of One is given the chance to pick an area and own it. I will own Japan. That's why Zero is no longer needed.  I will become stronger. I lost a lot already even the most important persons to me. A princess and a friend. That's why I will become stronger in order not to loose anyone else again", Suzaku explained. Saphira happened to climb into the rooftop to get a better view of the fireworks. "Suzaku, Lelouch? What are you doing here?", Saphira asked. She is wearing a velvet dress.  "I see", Lelouch answered.

  But you see, Suzaku. I was the one who lost a lot and I'd be taking them back.  I wont also apologize because we're friends.

"Lelouch,President Milly is looking for you. Something about the lighting ceremony and the like", Saphira informed. "Then, I shall go", Lelouch shrugged and patted Suzaku's shoulder.  He left. 

"Were you expecting that his memories were back?", Saphira sat down the grass. "I wanted him to repent of the things he did but that would also bring about another rebellion. Him, being an ignorant of everything that is happening is a good-enough punishment for him", Suzaku had a serious look in his eyes. Saphira sighed and remembered how gentle Suzaku's eyes were before the death of Euphemia and before the identity of Lelouch was revealed. 

"Suzaku, straight to the point.  You are a Japanese, you have all the right to support Zero and join him to his revolution. Why didn't you take his offers? Even if you leave and join the black knights, no one would be that disappointed", Saphira opened. "I decided to work inside the system. That way, there would be no shedding of blood. There would be no sacrifices in the part of the civilian. Even if the Black Rebellion wins this time, are they strong enough to support a nation? I don't need anyone to expect something from me. I am just doing what is right. When no one doesn't have expectation on me, then I won't be able to disappoint anyone", Suzaku had a weak smile. 

"I expect something from you but not as the Knight of Seven. I expect something from Kururgi Suzaku", Saphira also exited the rooftop after saying such words. 

Author's Note:

Thank you for reading this far