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Lelouch stared at her in shock as she held her hand out to him. "Well?" she asked with impatience. "So the deal you want to make is for you to get revenge, and for me to destroy a

part of my enemy?" he clarified. "Pretty much." D.D. laughed. "Lelouch wait a minute! Those people don't really know what they're doing do they? They just think it's for research

and-"Shirley began but Lelouch shot her a glare. "They sent out a dangerous person into the world. Someone who was taught that he was nothing more than a weapon. He was

only taught to kill people. He's the same person who tried to kill you! He also replaced Nunnally! And you're protecting him? These people aren't complete fools Shirley, they're

scientists, they know what they're doing." he sighed. She bowed her head slightly as he and D.D. continued talking.

The two finally shook hands on it, and made a plan. D.D. left to go find C.C. and Lelouch and Shirley were alone together. "Are you sure you still want to join the Black Knights? After

all you were against killing people just now…" Lelouch muttered. She nodded and grabbed his hand. "I almost killed you, remember? I admit it…killing people isn't really the best way

to fix things…but the Black knights don't kill innocent people like Britannia does. I'm prepared to fight, trust me." she laughed softly. Lelouch smiled and hugged her. "I trust you…" he

whispered in her ear, which made her blush.

Shirley was released from the hospital and traveled with Lelouch to where the Black Knights were. "Don't be nervous, that'll just give away everything you believe in, right?" he said,

as they walked down the long, narrow hallway. "Got it, so wait…aren't they going to be a little bit rough since I'm Britannian and they're all Japanese?" she asked nervously. "At

first…but I'll get them to like you, I am Zero after all." Lelouch laughed as he put his mask on. They entered a room that was full of people, and they all gave Shirley strange glances.

"What's a Britannian doing here Zero?" Ohgi asked. "Which one of us are you talking about? Me, you're leader, or the girl next to me, a new Black Knight?" Zero asked. "Ah, well…"

Ohgi muttered. "This girl is Shirley Fenette, she's a new member and I hope that you'll treat her with as much respect as you do with me." Zero explained. "N-nice to meet you all, I'm

Shirley. I know it might seem strange for a Britannian like me to be a part of the Black Knights…but I believe that what you are fighting for is the right thing…I don't like the way

Britannia hides secrets from everyone. I don't like how corrupt it is. I hate the fact that it completely disowned my family over something so ridiculous. I also believe that it was wrong

for Britannia to take over your home, take away your culture, your beliefs, and even your names. I want to fight alongside you, to create a place that will defeat Britannia and will

make the world a better place for everyone!" she explained. Everyone stared at her in silence until one person's clapping disrupted it. She looked over to the person clapping to see

a familiar, red haired girl. *No way…isn't that…* she thought in surprise. Suddenly everyone was clapping, and some people even cheered.

"Now that you all approve of our newest member, I have something to discuss with a few of you." Zero said as he led some people into a different room. Shirley was spacing out at

the closed door to the room that they all walked into, when suddenly a tap on her shoulder brought her back to reality. "Ah sorry to startle you like that." the person apologized. It

was the same person who started clapping for Shirley. "Wait…are you…?" Shirley asked curiously. "Yes, it's me, Kallen." Kallen smiled. "Ha, nice to see a familiar face around here.

Wait a minute, why are you here?" she gasped. "I'm a Black Knight…" Kallen muttered. "Well duh, I know that! But why are you a Black Knight?" Shirley asked. "I'm half Japanese,

that's why." Kallen said proudly. "Well, that explains a lot." Shirley laughed. "Anyways come with me." Kallen said. "Oh…okay?" Shirley mumbled, as she followed the redhead out of

the room.

"So…do you know Zero's true identity? Only a select few people do, and I'm one of those people." Kallen stated. "Yes…I do." Shirley smirked. "It's your precious Lulu." Kallen laughed.

"I guess so…actually…I've known for a long time." Shirley admitted. "Huh?" Kallen asked in surprise. "Well, last year Villetta told me that she suspected that Lulu was Zero. I ended

up following him, and during one of his fights…he became unconscious and his mask slipped off. Villetta almost turned him in, but I shot her…I was so stressed out by the whole

situation…my memories all disappeared for some reason. But recently my memories re-surfaced…and I decided that instead of running away…I would help him…so here I am!" she

giggled. "Wow…you're devoted to your crush…it's so cute I might hurl." Kallen teased. "Hey be nice! Besides…like I said earlier…there are other reasons as to why I wanted to join.

Especially for my father." she sighed. Kallen gave her a confused look so Shirley explained everything to her.

While they were talking, Shirley was completely oblivious to the fact that they were in a room. "Huh, where are we?" she asked in confusion. "Oh this is my room. Lelouch told me

that you were joining actually….he explained a lot to me. Including the fact that you two are an item now." Kallen teased. Shirley's face grew bright red, but Kallen just brushed it off.

"Anyways, he told me in advance so that I could get you this." She said as she held up a Black Knights uniform. "Wow this is so cool! I feel all official now!" Shirley giggled. Kallen left

the room while Shirley changed her clothes. She walked out into the hallway with her new outfit on and grumbled. "What's wrong?" Kallen asked. "Well….the skirts…don't you think

they're…tight?" Shirley asked with embarrassment. "Yeah, I do…that's why I got shorts." she laughed. "Aw whatever…I'll just have to deal with it I guess…" Shirley muttered as they

headed back to where everyone was.

"Alright, so does everyone understand the plan? We're taking them all out, no survivors, and no exceptions. Even women and children are a threat, as sad as that sounds, but they

won't hesitate to kill you." Zero explained. "Right, understood!" everyone said. They all headed out and Shirley stared at Zero in shock. "We're…we're going through with this?" she

muttered. "As sad as it may seem, it's a necessary thing to do. You of all people should know that Shirley." he sighed as he walked past. She looked at him sadly, but made up her

mind. "Right, understood Zero." she said, and headed to where she was supposed to be. She was walking down the hallway, focused on what her task was, when out of nowhere

somebody grabbed her. "Hey!" she gasped. She looked up at the mystery person, but was confused to see a girl with long green hair and golden eyes. "Pleasure to meet you

Shirley, I'm C.C. Lelouch has probably told you all kinds of terrible things about me. Honestly, that boy…anyways…come with me." C.C. said as she dragged Shirley off. "I have some

questions that only you can answer. Lelouch knows the answers too, but he's too stubborn to talk to. Can you answer them for me?" C.C. asked. "Um, sure I guess…?" Shirley

mumbled. "Alright…well-"she began, but was interrupted. "Oh C.C., you haven't changed a bit! And I must say, that's a bit disappointing." A familiar voice cackled. "Oh no…it can't

be…" C.C. gasped. D.D. crept out of the shadows, and flashed her famous smirk. "Aw, no love for your dear twin, pity." D.D. shrugged. "Why are you here?" C.C. growled. "You know

exactly why I'm here…and there's no way I'm going to let you screw everything up!" D.D. snickered.