Compass (Re:make)

#21: Detour of Decision

Viceroy's Palace
Conference Room

"Nunnally, you're still the Viceroy of this place. I order the Knights to make you as the priority", Glen held unto her hand. "Uncle, you would be safe, right?", Nunnally asked. "I will", Glen answered. Nunnally felt him lying. "We will be pushing back the Black Knights. They plan to take Japan's liberation in order to stir up the other allies they have", Glen discussed. "I guess this will be the final battle we're going to have. Regarding the FLEIJA, I suggest that it will be used by a skilled Knightmare. We still don't know its greatest extent. The pilot should flee in a speed in order not to get caught by the explosion", Glen informed. "Can I ask you a guestion?", Lloyd stood up. "Earl Lloyd?", Glen looked at him. "What caused you to turn back to military affairs? You resigned 10 years ago, didn't you?", he asked again. "Forgive his question, you Majesty. You may proceed", Cecil bowed. "Earl Lloyd. A man cannot just sit still knowing his lady might be harmed", Glen answered. Glen walked next to Suzaku. "My bond with Bismarck is unremarkable but I recognize you, Knight Suzaku. I am still the leader of Rounds. But I cannot trust you", Glen gave him a cold look. "Are you really planning to take over the position of the Emperor?", Suzaku asked. "Why? Are you afraid that your goals wouln't be met? I know your plan Suzaku. You wanted to the be Knight of One in order to gain Japan back", Glen chuckled. "How?", Suzaku gulped. "Saphira told me. Though it was just a guess from her. Suzaku... I am going to protect Charles no matter how much I hate him. Losing him would also mean losing Saphira", Glen said then went to ride Avalon.

Prison Cell

Suzaku entered and asked Kallen for apology. Kallen beaten him up but Suzaku never retaliated as to knowing it was him who did wrong from the start. Saphira happened to pass by and took a peek. She just watched and Kallen was satisfied so she stopped. "I'll throw your words back to you. Whatever you decide to do, dont dare regret it", Kallen said while looking at different direction. "Thank You, Kallen", Saphira smiled and walked out with Suzaku.

Clinic
They ended at the infirmary. Suzaku saw bandages on Saphira. "Did something happen to you?", Suzaku asked in panic. "Dont mind me. Let me tend your wounds for now", Saphira applied ointment on Suzaku's bruise. "Why did you suddenly went to Kallen and asked for forgiveness?", Saphira asked. "I remembered what you told me. How different would I be with Zero?", Suzaku answered. "Suzaku. I met Lelouch few days ago. Father and I  was saved by him", Saphira informed. "What really happened?", Suzaku asked. "We happened to stumble into a place where researches about Geass were being conducted. It seems that I am also one of them", Saphira narrated. "Saphira... you mean you also have a geass?", Suzaku asked. "Yeah. Suzaku. I order you to stop lying to yourself", Saphira said in a serious voice. Suzaku gripped into the clinic bed. Saphira chuckled and continued tending Suzaku's wounds. "I'm just kidding", Saphira teased Suzaku.

"Suzaku, you said we're always stuck on the same place. This time, we're not", Saphira sat beside the knight. "I'm so lost, Suzaku. I feel like I'm already somewhere where I cannot reach myself. I want to be with Euphy and ask her what I should do to find it again", Saphira straighten her back. "Wherever you are, I will find you", Suzaku looked at Saphira's necklace. The white haired princess saw Suzaku's gentle eyes. "Your heart is pure Suzaku. I understand. All you wanted was peace... you are better than me in every ways", Saphira choke on her words. 

Villa Aries.Next days...

Suzaku played with the cat. Anya took a photo of him. "Are you regretting your decision. Eight years ago?", Anya asked. "I haven't still forgotten why I am doing this", Suzaku answered. "You killed your father in order to stop the war. You joined the military. What are you after? Suzaku?",'Anya asked. Bradley, the Knight of 10 suddenly appeared. . "Oh, here you are flirting with girls again", Bradley threw a dagger to him. "I can see why bloodstained princess fell in love with a pretty face as yours", Bradley opened the past. Suzaku just stood up and declared a duel between them. "Oh. Let's do this then", Bradley prepared his dagger hidden inside his coat. "This is the Viceroy's Palace. Sir Bradley", Saphira went in between Suzaku and Bradley. Bradley gasped and knelt down. "My honor to see you, Princess Saphira", Bradley trembled in awe. A dagger slipped by his hand and was directed to Suzaku. Saphira used herself as a shield to protect her Knight and caught the dagger. Galahad, the Knightmare of Round number one landed on the same place. "That's why I'll get rid of your eleven knight and replace him", Bradley had an evil laugh. "Knight of Ten. I am the only one capable of being Princess Saphira", Suzaku said with a serious voice as he gently pull Saphira next to him.