Code Geass; Lelouch of the Peregrination

Prologue

"CC! Hey, wait up!" The resurrected Lelouch, former Dictator and emperor of the Britannian empire, called. "CC!"

Oh how easy this would be if this witch could be geass-ed. I dread running!

"You haven't changed at all in that regard." The green haired woman said, mockery evident in her voice.

Of course, she was the only one who can insult Lelouch like this. She has been doing that since they formally met.

"It's not about that!" Lelouch complained while catching his breath. "You just...left without... saying a word."

"So? What is it? Did I forget something?"

Duh? Me? Was what Lelouch wanted to say. However, he was too busy panting to even bother being sassy, and he knew CC would easily sass back which would only make him stray his point. "I'm...coming with you."

This shocked CC to the core, considering she just left him with his dearest sister. As much as she wondered why is he running after her when his happiness is right under his nose where she left him, CC's pride tried to hide the hope in her voice. "Huh? What about Nunally?"

"Nunally... Nunally can live just fine on her own now." Lelouch replied. "If I'm around, I'll just be in her way."

It was nothing but the truth.

While the Zero Requiem intends to give peace to the whole world and achieve what Lelouch's comrades died fighting for, it primarily started because of his desire to create a gentler world for Nunally. Now that he's achieved the dream, his sister doesnt need him no more. And should there any threat to occur, he trusts that Suzaku will give his life for the purest britannian princess.

"Then there are other options, right? You could go and pay a visit to Shirley, or Kaguya, couldn't you?" CC was starting to panic which earned a raised brow from Lelouch.

"I am planning to contact Shirley at some point. But if I go now, it will cause a big scene."

"Hmp." CC snobbed. "If you're looking for someone to wait on you, look somewhere else. I'm going to track down fragments of geass that Shanma left behind." CC said. She wasnt sure of her own reasons why she was pushing him away. Resurrecting him was her insistence because she wasn't having him dead without completing his side of the contract. Yet now that he's alive... she realized she just wants him... happy.

And damned she'll be if she let him suffer again- even for her own selfish wishes to be with him.

"Oh? And how about you?" Lelouch snapped. "You bring someone back to life without asking and now you're neglecting them. Hah! What a self-centered woman!"

"All these years, you didn't know that?! Of course I'm self-centered!" CC rolled her eyes and started to walk away. Her back was starting to ache because of her travel bag and she knew arguing with Lelouch would have no point. He's smart so despite all the insults and mockery she can throw, she knew he'll be able to have comebacks. And worst, if she doesn't let him go now... he might be able to see through her facade, and she might change her mind about letting him have his life back.

No, not life as in his immortality. She meant the life he deserved to have with his friends and family, which she granted by leaving.

I am self-centered... but I just can't do it- force it- when it comes to you. You've been through so much pain as I did, and right now... your happiness matters more than mine.

"Besides, what are you going to do with your name?" CC added, conscious of the former emperor still trailing behind her. Why wont this bastard go away? He'll be safer with Suzaku and Nunally! "If word gets out, it's going to be a big deal."

"My name?" Lelouch pretended to think albeit he knows very well things are going in accordance to his plan. "Well, taking it from Lelouch Lamperouge, how does LL sound?"

Get the message you witch. Lelouch almost prayed.

His prayer was granted, though, when CC turned back to him with the most shocked expression she has ever made.

"No good?" The former emperor cannot believe that despite all his achievements, he's still capable of being nervous. Especially when all he's waiting for was an answer from the witch he'd trust his whole life with.

CC then started to cry, biting her lips to keep them steady from trembling. Oh she knew very well what he meant. They have been talking in metaphors since they met, and she remembers how Kallen once got jealous because the two of them talks in a way only them can understand.

Now she knows why this son of a bitch kept following her. Now she knows her feelings are returned. Now she knows it wasnt only her who wants to spend eternity in this damned earth with her partner. Now she knows he's truly chosen her to be the center of his new and unending life.

Now she can finally be happy, and he's very much willing to make her even more happier each day.

The green haired witch can't help but smile and nod.

Damn Lelouch and his ability to make her feel emotions she's once buried too deep down that couldn't even remember it. Damn Lelouch and his smile- because with or without his geass, CC would follow him to the depths of hell.