Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection

Turn 08: The Seed of Doubt

The Weinberg Manor

Kyoto, Japan

Mid May, 2019

Not far out from the city limits of Kyoto is a large forested area. The wilderness and the wildlife remains untouched by the advancement of the city. The trees grow tall, their colors pop vibrantly to represent the late spring season. The city and this area were lucky enough to have been spared from the major destruction caused by the earthquake, but the city of Kyoto was still shaken up. The city now serves as a temporary base for Japan's Black Knight division. Reconstruction efforts had already begun in Tokyo, by the order of Empress Nunnally and the W.H.A, to ensure that Japan returns back normal as pick as possible. Not far into the forest sits a house, more accurately described as a manor. Surrounded by the green leafed trees, the colors of white and black contrast wonderfully against the nature of the forest. At the entrance of the manor stand 4 tall columns, alternating between the color of blue and red.

Inside can be described as sleek and modern look. The open nature of the manor upon entering creates a feeling of comfortableness and safety. Further inwards the sounds of laughing and celebrating can be heard. In the kitchen of the manor, all gathered are the friends and family that Kallen had invited to celebrate her 19th birthday.

"Oh come on, I wasn't that bad!" Kallen shouts while laughing.

"Really? Cause need I remind you that you were furious with me. You didn't stop chasing after me for at least ten minutes." Gino replies, also laughing.

"Oh my, I didn't know that my daughter had such unique interests." Hina teases.

"Oh trust me, Ms. Kozuki, your daughter has very unique tastes indeed." Gino says.

Ohgi, who is a little red from the alcohol he just drank, "I'm going to just leave this conversation. I really don't want to know what possibly could have made Kallen that embarrassed that day."

Ohgi stumbles a bit, as Villeta attends to him. Gently she helps him lay down on the couch in the living room.

"Good to see that the new Prime Minister of Japan can hold his drink." Rivalz jokes sarcastically.

"I really don't understand what the big deal is, I mean Kallen's laughing. So it can't be that bad." Gino says.

Kallen, still laughing, "I'm only laughing so hard because it's the only reason why I haven't leapt over this table to shut you up."

Gino laughs at her remark, while Milly leans in and whispers in his ear. "You think she's joking, but she's not. She's going to kill you after we all leave. It was nice knowing ya, Weinberg." Milly starts to giggle to herself after seeing the fear of God enter Gino's soul.

The funny times and partying continue for quite some time, more jokes and more embarrassing stories are told. The house is filled with laughter and warmth, Hina looks on from the kitchen. She opens the refrigerator and sees a clear plastic container, and inside is the cake that she had personally baked for her little girl. But before she could reach for it, she feels a sharp pain in the center of her head. It was like someone drove a nail into her forehead. But just as quickly as it appeared, the sharp pain disappeared.

Please not now... Just hold it back a bit longer... Hina hoped to herself, she regains her composure before returning back to the party with the cake in hand. "I think it's time that we have the birthday girl make her special wish." she says with a loving tone in her voice. She sets the cake down and places and lights a candle in the center of the cake. "Come on Kallen, don't keep our guests waiting."