Requiem For A Dream

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Lelouch remained in the classroom gritting his teeth as he stood. He was angry,no that wasn't enough he was seething. He knew that Lucia was right. He knew that unless he took the throne or killed Schneizel there was no way she could be free. No way she could be happy. No way he could be happy. His body trembled I anger as thoughts ran through his mind. Maybe he could get the Black Knights to act? No,they were far too inexperienced for such a task.

And for something that involved Lucia's welbeing he would not accept failure. It was not an option. Neither was coming out in the open to the world once again as a Prince. The risk of being used as a political tool still stood against him. And he still had yet to gain the necessary power he needed to take down Britannia. Things were just moving too slow for his liking,he only had 6 months before Lucia would marry his demon spawn of an older brother Schneizel and he had to stop it at all costs. But how?

"Your very easy to read,you know that." A familer female voice pointed out as Lelouch turned to see his lime green haired partner sitting, legs hanging over the side of the desk. C2 had once against left his room despite him telling her to stay in his room. She was a very strange girl but overall she could be trusted with his secrets. All of them. Lelouch sighed not ready to have an argument with the girl at the moment as he held his head. "Didn't I tell you to stay in my room? Someone might see you." He said as C2 swung her legs back and forth on the desk as she answered "Not my problem, I'm only here to help you out." She commented as Lelouch glared"Help me out how?"He asked as C2 smirked as she played with her long lime green hair."Wouldn't you like to know."She commented as Lelouch growled lowly,he was not in the mood for her little games. Today was not the day to test him.

"Tell me witch." Lelouch spat as C2 simply brushed off his insult as if it was nothing. "Calm it down lover boy,I was only teasing." She began as she jumped off the desk as she stood in front of him."Its going to cost you pizza tonight."She said as Lelouch glared"Alright! Now tell me!"He shouted as C2 smiled and nodded. The longer the woman was around the more confusing things became for Lelouch. For one thing what was this girl's obsession for pizza? A pizza everyday definatly was not healthy yet she continued. What the hell? "You need to stop the wedding you silly boy." C2 answered as Lelouch's eyes widened in realization. She was right. If he stopped the wedding no,if the terrorist Zero stopped the wedding along with The Black Knights it might be enough. Especially if an 'accident'were to happen like Schneizel taking his own life then there would be no marriage. And Lucia would be free. Lelouch smirked as he placed his right hand over his left eye. "Your right,that makes perfect sense. I shall start making the preparations for the mission right away. And Schneizel will finally be out of my way." He stated in a serious tone as C2 nodded as sh stretched lightly"Just don't get killed Lelouch, we have a contract. "She commented as Lelouch nodded towards her" I am well aware of our little pact C2."He answered back as she nodded before walking out of the room.

"Be careful you idiot." C2 whispered as she quietly left the room before one after one students began to file into the room before the tardy bell rang. Lucia was the last to enter class as she quietly took her seat,ignoring the stared of most of her fellow classmates before the lecture began. Lelouch sat in his seat sneaking a few glances of Lucia as she concentrated on the lesson before her. It appeared that her calm demeanor had returned and she was back to her normal self.

Soon the lecture ended as students hurriedly began to gather their things to leave for their next classes yet Lucia remained as she talked to one of her fellow students Kallen. Her combed down bright red hair,did not hide the fact that she was indeed the same Kallen from the Black Knights. Lelouch had already deducted that much,but the frail and scared Kallen he knew at school far differs from the Kallen on the battlefield. A ruthless,and driven Knightmare frame pilot was more of her speed. The two girls shared a few giggles as they left the classroom side by side,but not before Lucia and Lelouch shared one last meaningful gaze before looking away. Already Lelouch missed her and the feeling was mutual.

Kallen and Lucia walked to their next class which was gym and to this Lucia was very excited. She had always been very skilled when it came to physical activities especially Volleyball and Soccer. She shared with Kallen that she wanted to play her but was informed that Kallen was too sick to play which she understood. The girls quickly dressed out in the academy's approved matching shorts and t-shirts as Kallen sat on the sidelines sighing. As always Kallen really,really,really, hated pretending to be a weak little girl. But felt it was necessary if she wanted to keep her school life and her personal life separate. She had quickly befriened the Britannian Prince Schneizel's wife but not just to be her friend. Although she overall really did like the girl. She was a kind person nothing like the Britannians she was use but she had to do what she had to do. Kallen believed that taking her hostage would be just the thing the Black Knights needed to really get under the Britannian Empire's

skin. And she didn't want or need Zero's permission to do so. The cards were already in play. Lucia Saint Fante would be The Black Knights trump card very soon.