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-Pendragon- Place

(Sometimes later) Time Skip/flashback

"JARVIS" Non human

Code Geass: Black Warlock

Chapter 1 : Stark Industry

Tokyo settlement, the central of Britannia rule in Area 11. Around the settlement there are tower surrounded it, but only one tower have a different color. This tower painted black and many called it as the black tower, owned by Stark Industry, the world most successful weapon dealer company.

The Stark Industry is founded by Britannia noble, Howard Stark, and immediately become the leading industry in weaponry back in his day. When Howard led the company, he only supplied weaponry to Britannia making him become the most influence man in Britannia. However, that ended when Howard died and Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark or Tony Stark for short, took over the company and started to supply for the EU/Euro Universe and Chinese Federation.

The Emperor was enrage by this and made Tony choose, losing his title or stop supplying Euro Universe and Chinese Federation. Tony chooses the latter and lost his title, but manages to take Stark Industry to a new high. Even so, that`s not last long as knightmare frames replaced tanks, jet fighter, and other military fighter vehicle and dominated, the weapon market. Furthermore, the emperor gave a bill to ban every personal company to develop or producing knightmare frames. This almost made Stark Industry go to bankruptcy, but Tony's quick thinking save the company by using the Sakuradite.

Sakuradite is a new type of power source for many things mainly knightmare frame. It`s just a pure luck the small island that he purchased in Japan for his private resort actually had a small stock of Sakuradite, but enough to save the company. Although later he cursed that, the island he dreamed to become his heaven now become a mining place for Sakuradite.

After Britannia invaded and conquered Japan, and changed its name to Area 11, Tony moved Stark Industry headquarters to there. Immediately, he started to make Area 11 as Stark Industry strong hold and controlling twenty percent of Sakuradite in Area 11. With that he started to develop new weapons, armored vehicle and transport for knightmare frames, making Stark Industry rise to the top once again.

However, the reign of Tony Stark wass cut short. When terrorist attacked his family, he and his wife were killed and his adopted daughter condition were unknown, leaving his only adopted son survived the attack. Many people doubting his adopted son capability when the son took over the company. They all felt that this was the end of Stark Industry, but betraying everyone's expectation, the son managed to pull it.

Making Stark Industry rise over the top and dominated forty percent of the world weaponry market with many his strategic tactic, that sometime ruthless. With that he become almost an untouchable figure by Britannia, Euro Universe and Chinese Federation because with a snap from his finger he can stop the supply of weapon and change the tide of battle. This was the only reason why the emperor begrudgingly gave him the title of Baron Stark back.

However, not many knows his true face because he always wear a mask (the same as Rau Le Creuset in Gundam Seed ), they only know his name, Lelouch Stark. Tony named him after the memory of Lelouch vi Britannia who died in Area 11, he also named his adopted daughter as Nunnaly Stark for the same reason. Because of that many people in the media started to try and unveil the mystery surrounding Lelouch, for there are almost no record about him prior adopted by Tony, many think that the reason he had no records because Lelouch is not his former name, the same as his sister. Only the fact that he is Britannian and known by other people. In the end, the media started to call him as "The Black Warlock".

-Pendragon-

-Great hall-

Now in Pendragon there is a party celebrating the birthday of Carine le Britannia the fifth princess and Viceroy of Britannia from Indonesia; making Indonesia become the new Area 17. Many people were invited; from nobles to knights and influence men in Britannia. The great hall in Pendragon Palace is now being used to house the party. After a few words from the Emperor, the party started but as soon as it did, the Emperor left the great hall, leaving Schneizel to supervise the party.

Schneizel was just walking around greeting the nobles and others and then he saw Carine sulking in her chair.

"Carine, you should smile more. After all this is your party," Schneizel said kindly as he looks at Carine, who was not acting like herself.

"Schneizel" Carine called as he looks at him, "Is he really coming?" her tone is sad.

That made Schneizel to think for a moment who Carine refering to, "Oh, you mean Baron Stark"

Immediately a red blush appears in Carine's face before she turns around trying to hide it. Schneizel just chuckled at her sister's reaction, it`s not a great secret that Baron Stark, Lelouch Stark is one of the most desired bachelor's in Britannia beside himself of course.

Schneizel had met the man for a few times and cannot help to respect and like the man. He found a perfect rival in Baron Stark, for chess. If he did not know better, he can say that Baron Stark is actually his deceased brother Lelouch but that cannot be because Lelouch is already dead with Nunnaly. After the invasion to Japan, they searched for their missing siblings in Kururugi residence and beneath the ruins; they found two burned children corpse beyond recognition, so it`s impossible to identify but they can identify the gender a boy and girl and age. Both the same age as Lelouch and Nunnaly, furthermore they found Britannia royal family emblem near them. Therefore, based on evident, they made the conclusion that the corpses were Lelouch and Nunnaly.

"He should come, after all Clovis say that he would come" Schneizel reassured Carine, after all Baron Stark is famous for not liking the crowd.

"Are you sure?" Carine asked Schneizel hopefully, he just smile at her.

After the death of Tony Stark, Lelouch Stark had taken over the company and brought it to the top and made his father, the emperor begrudgingly give back the noble status and title back. In addition, the first time he and the royal family met Lelouch Stark, who latter become Baron Stark.

(Flashback)

The Royal family and nobles were now gathered in the great hall by the emperor. At first, they had no clue what is happening for the Emperor to do this, because the last time this happened was when the emperor denounce prince Lelouch.

"Presenting Lelouch Stark from Stark Industry" The guard, announced as they start whispering around.

Looking back at the entrance, there was a teenager entering wearing a black suit with a mask on his face. Many were shocked of how young the Stark successor really is, after all they thought he was much older with all the kind of things that he had done.

"Your Majesty" Lelouch kneeled in front of the emperor and throne, many start wandering what will happened.

"Rise" The Emperor commanded as Lelouch stand looking at the Emperor and the royal family.

"Do you know why I summon you here?" The emperor asked, his voice echoed at the silent hall.

"I`m not sure Your Majesty" Lelouch answered making the emperor frown before looking at Schneizel who nod at the emperor.

"The reason why the emperor summoned you is regarding the reason you barely supplying us with weapons and started to supply more to Euro Universe and Chinese Federation" Schneizel explained, the people in the great hall was gasping at this revelation. They have heard that the lack of progress of invasion but did not know the reason.

"This act can be treated as treason to Britannia" Schneizel finished; people are holding the breath, thinking if history will repeat itself.

"Your Highness, Your Majesty" Lelouch addressed both Emperor and Schneizel, "Why do you think that an act of treason?"

"Then, what do you call this" Schneizel asked looking at the lack of reaction from Lelouch.

"This is just business" Lelouch answered making them speechless, "Euro Universe and Chinese Federation has given us a lot better dealings than Britannia, so we act based on our best interest"

Silent, total silents, even Schneizel too was lost of words at Lelouch answer.

"Are you have no shame? You are Britannia noble and yet you do that!" One of the noble yelled.

Lelouch just turn and face the noble, "I have no obligation for that, after all I am not a noble"

That silenced the enraged noble, realizing that he was the 'adopted' son of Tony Stark making him only a civilian Britannia.

"Bu..but Britannia is your country…." The noble trying to argue back.

"So?, my adopted father was also a Britannian but he sold weapons to Euro Universe and Chinese Federation too and I don't remember him facing this problem before". The noble just shut up his mouth, having no come back at that. It`s true that Tony supplied weapons to Britannia, Euro Universe and Chinese Federation but he never favored one, taking a neutral stance.

"Perhaps you can tell us the reason why you do this?" Schneizel said trying to find an edge in this discussion.

"It`s simple, Britannia had not made an official contract with us at Stark Industry" Lelouch answered, drawing confusion from all.

"What do you mean by that?" Schneizel asked what in everyone mind.

"There is never an official contract that state us how many we should supply Britannia" Lelouch revealed, making Schneizel widen his eyes a little.

"Britannia took us for granted. That is the reason why my late adopted father decided to supplied Euro Universe and Chinese Federation. "

Schneizel looked at Lelouch in understanding, because Stark is a noble family, they expect the family to always to supply weapons to Britannia and not brothering to make an official contract. Tony Stark saw this fault so he decided to supply others, because eventually the company will fall because they too depend on Britannia. However, the only reason Tony still supplied Britannia is because the obligation as a noble, but that changed when the emperor stripped them of that title. Even so, Tony still had a sense of obligation, so he still supplied Britannia but the same cannot be said for his adopted son.

Looking at the emperor, Schneizel can see he too came in the same conclusion as his. The decision to striped Stark's noble title was a wrong one. Schneizel couldn't help to frown at the late prime minister of Britannia because he was the one who suggest to do it. Fortunately, he already died so he won't face the Emperor's wrath.

"Like I said before Your Majesty, Your Highness. This is just business, no hard feelings because we have no obligation anymore". Lelouch statement solidified Schneizel's fear.

'Now, it will be a dedicated matter' Schneizel thought as he looking back from Lelouch to emperor, 'Father will never admit he took a wrong decision but at the same time to make an official contract will be difficult. The only way we can gain leveraged at this is by doing that but I doubt father will do it.'

"Then I will make you remember that you still have obligation to Britannia" The Emperor said suddenly making Schneizel surprised, 'Father, couldn't be…'

"By the power that I have, I, Charles zi Britannia the 98th emperor of the Holy Britannian Empire will give you back the title and noble status" The emperor announced making everyone shocked, after all the emperor never give back what he takes.

Schneizel just looked at his father as if he had grown another head.

"Thank you, Your Majesty but I think that's not enough." Lelouch said, making everyone to have a flashback of a certain prince who demanded something from the emperor.

"Are you trying to demand something from me?" The Emperor asked Lelouch dangerously his tone is low.

"Not demand, Your Majesty just making a deal" Lelouch answered smoothly, many people think he was a fool for doing that but Schneizel's respect for Lelouch was going up for it`s rare for someone to do that to his father, the emperor.

"I just want certain leverage for something" This made the emperor frown.

"I think we should agree with it, Your Majesty" Schneizel said suddenly shocking everyone, "However, we will discussed the detail later and I hope you don't mind if I the one who do it, Your Majesty"

"Fine" The emperor said begrudgingly.

"Thank you, Your Majesty" Lelouch smirk at the Emperor.

(End Flashback)

After that, Schneizel started to meet with Lelouch and discussed the contract, and other else. During this time, Schneizel decide to make their meeting in Pendragon. Which made Lelouch meet the royal family and knight of the round.

At first, the royal family and knight of the round seem too skeptical about this because his name brings a certain memory and the event from meeting the Emperor. To his surprise, Lelouch adapt quickly with the royal family and rounds knight although there are the one who like him or neutral or dislike him.

For knight of the rounds,

Bismarck Waldstein is unknown because they only met once.

Gino Weinberg proclaims Lelouch as his best friend although the same cannot be said for Lelouch.

Dorothea Ernst doesn't trust Lelouch and still wary about him.

Anya Alstreim, well Schneizel doesn't know what to think with that stoic face she had.

Nonette Enneagram, she always friendly with everyone, but she annoyed Lelouch greatly.

Luciano Bradley, surprisingly become the first of the rounds who like Lelouch, maybe because the weapon he give to Luciano.

Monica Kruszewski, she remains civil to Lelouch but sometime Schneizel can see her stealing glances at Lelouch.

For the royal family,

Clovis is already Lelouch friend, not surprising when they are in the same area.

Odysseus quickly like Lelouch for what reason he doesn't know.

Guinevere also like Lelouch if the entire expensive and rare gift that he gives to her is any indication.

Carine idolized Lelouch because he makes weapons and she like weapons.

Cornelia is neutral.

Euphemia, to Schneizel's shock hated him or maybe dislike Lelouch. Although Schneizel can guess the reason, it`s because Euphemia is someone who loves peace and hate war. The complete opposite from Lelouch who wish for war and hate peace because what his company does.

Well, it cannot be helped for Euphemia and Lelouch situation. In addition, there are still a few royal family and knight of the rounds that Lelouch haven't met because they are not in Pendragon for the present time.

Suddenly Schneizel realized that the hall started to grow quiet. Looking at the entrance he found his answer, there is Baron Stark, Lelouch wearing his trademark mask (Lelouch wearing his black version of emperor clothes minus hat and rob). Schneizel also can see a few of nobles' daughters staring at him dreamily as Lelouch walk to them.

Beside him, Schneizel can see Carine smiling brightly at Lelouch.

"Happy Birthday, princess Carine" Lelouch said when stand before her and kiss her hand.

"Lelouch you came" Carine said as she hug Lelouch, making Schneizel chuckled.

"Of course and how are you prince Schneizel? I heard the negotiation with EU is now proceeding smoothly." Lelouch said as he pet Carine head and look at Schneizel.

"Fine, just missing a good challenge and yes, the Central Hemicycle is making it difficult" Schneizel sighed, Central Hemicycle, the council and governing body of EU, just thinking about it making his head hurt from the headache.

"I see, if you want I can help you," Lelouch offered, once again making Schneizel remember how big Lelouch influence.

"No, but thanks, nothing that I couldn't handle" Schneizel smiled at Lelouch who smirk at him.

"Nothing impossible for the white paladin" Lelouch said in humor making Schneizel resist to groan. White paladin, that's what people call him now a days instead the white prince. The reason for this because Lelouch, people called him the black warlock and when the news about their rivalry gone out, people starting to called him white paladin.

"The same with you black warlock," Schneizel said making the two of them share a smile.

"Hey, don't talk about politics! This is my birthday!" Carine sounded displeased and pouted at them.

"Hahaha, sorry Carine" Schneizel said he look at Carine who putting right now before looking back at Lelouch "By the way, Cornelia said thanks for your sandspinners"

Lelouch just nod, the war with Middle Eastern Federation just gone a lot easier with Lelouch's sandspinners. Knightmare landspinners that Britannia had right now were not suitable for dessert, making the war dragged but with Lelouch sandspinner, it changed.

"Ne, Lelouch where is my present?" Carine asked looking at Lelouch who doesn't bring anything, "Or perhaps I can see your face now?"

That gain Schneizel attention, for Lelouch face is a great mystery. He has not see Lelouch face at all, in fact no one has see it.

"I`m sorry but like I said before princess my eyes injured and cannot see directly anymore so I use the mask" Lelouch explained, that was not a great secret in fact that is Lelouch excuse. He survived the attack that killed his adopted father and mother and her sisters fate was still unknown but making his eyes severely injured.

"But, you can remove it if you close your eyes" Carine pleaded and Schneizel realize the gathering crowd, no doubt to see Lelouch face if he removed it.

Slowly, Lelouch bring his hand to his mask making people hold their breath.

However, Schneizel knew better to not hope because Lelouch was just playing with them. Schneizel prediction came true when Lelouch suddenly changed his hand direction to his pocket suddenly making several people disappointed.

"How about I give you this?" Lelouch asked at the crestfallen Carine.

"Huh?" Carine just stare at Lelouch who grab her hand and put something in it.

Looking at her hand, Carine see a data disk.

"This the new simulator program for Knightmare battle" At this Carine beamed making Lelouch chuckled.

"Thank you Lelouch!" Carine said before running away, no doubt going to the simulator room for knight of the round trying the new simulation.

"You have finished the seventh generation knightmare simulation?" Schneizel asked clearly amused for Lelouch to make simulation for seventh generation knightmare. When the actual is still under development.

"Yes, I just hope the real seventh generation will do more than what I had been simulated"

"True" Schneizel chuckled.

"My prince, Baron Stark" Someone called both Lelouch and Schneizel.

"Ah Kanon, what's the matter" Schneizel asked looking at Kanon Maldini, Schneizel assistant.

"There is something important that need your assistance." Kanon answer making Schneizel frown, this could not be good.

"Tell me what is it Kanon?" Schneizel asked, Kanon just look at Lelouch unsure but Schneizel nod his head.

Taking it as the signal Kanon answer, "Ten rings"

Schneizel just froze and looking at Kanon seriously.

"I see, then excuse us Lelouch" Schneizel said as he excuse himself and Kanon completely missing the dark smile in Lelouch face.

Lelouch just stared at the retreated figure of Schneizel and Kanon as he let a smile rise in his face.

Looking around Lelouch resist himself from scowling and keep the pleasant smile in his face around the nobles. Even when he feels disgusted at them, he cannot let himself slip right now. It took him years to finally can be this close to them again.

When Britannia invaded Japan, he and Nunnaly immediately run away from Kururugi residence to hiding. After all Lelouch hold no illusion that what Genbu Kururugi, prime minister of Japan will do to them. Leaving everything that could be link to royal family he ran. Though he feel slightly guilty for Suzaku, Genbu's son but at that time he wasn't sure to trust Suzaku. With that, they hide, until someone found them. That person wass Tony Stark and Virginia Potts or Pepper who latter become his wife.

He still remembers that day clearly.

(Flashback)

Lelouch was sweating as he shielded Nunnaly behind him from the two people in front of him. They had been hiding in a small warehouse that belonged to Stark Industry. The warehouse looked abandoned and belong to a Britannia company, so Lelouch decided to stay there because he doubt the Britannians will attack it. There was also food supplied, so they can last there waiting for the situation to calm down. However, after three days, Lelouch's luck ran out when someone decided to check the warehouse.

"Well, I just wanted to check the warehouse before vacanted it. But look what we found here" The man said to the woman beside him.

"Tony, don't you think they look familiar?" The woman asked Tony as she looks at Lelouch and Nunnaly.

"Yes, now you said that Pepper, You are Lelouch vi Britannia aren't you?" Tony asked as he narrowed his eye making Lelouch tense.

"What? They alive" Pepper exclaim clearly surprised.

"Hohoho, people seem to think you died prince," Tony said jokingly

"What do you want?" Lelouch asked his voice is hard and cold, Nunnaly just stay silent behind him.

"What do you want kid? Do you want to go back to your father?" Lelouch face gone pale at this, if they bought back to Britannia no doubt the emperor will send them somewhere else as political hostage.

"Oh, it seems that you do not want to go back. How about you go with me? Ouch!" Tony asked as he stretch his hand before Pepper hit his head.

"What are you thinking! We should bring them back" Pepper yelled, missing a look of dread from Lelouch.

"You don't understand Pepper if we bring back them to emperor , what do you think will happen?" Tony asked rhetorically at Pepper who widen her eyes in understanding.

"No doubt send them off to somewhere else or…" Tony just let the implication unsaid.

"Now kid, do you want to come with me, I can protect you" Tony said but Lelouch just stare the man suspiciously.

"Why do that?" Lelouch asked harshly making Pepper flinch.

"Eh, will you believe if I want to piss off the emperor for stripped my noble title?" Tony said sheepishly making Lelouch stare at him ridiculously.

"Oh, come on kid. I promise that I won't give you back to your so called father" Tony sadi desperately.

"Brother…" Nunnaly spoke suddenly, "Maybe we should go with them"

Lelouch just frown at this, he cannot deny his sister wish.

"Listen to your sister kid" Tony said with a smug grin at Lelouch.

"We promise we don't hurt or harm you" Pepper said gently, making Lelouch remembered his mother.

"Okay" Reluctantly Lelouch agree.

(End Flashback)

Lelouch did not trust them at all. It took time when he finally opened to them. To his surprise Tony kept his promised, he didn't take them back to Britannia. Two months had passed since Tony bought them when he finally told Lelouch about himself. Tony waited for two months for Lelouch opened up and get used to him and Pepper when he told Lelouch about Stark Industry. Lelouch found himself fascinated with Tony story and about the company.

Then it comes that faithful day when all changed.

(Flashback)

"Lelouch" Tony called as he enter Lelouch room, "There is something I want to talk"

Lelouch just nod his head, uncomfortable at Tony serious look.

"I will marry Pepper" Tony said as he let a small smile.

"Congratulations then, I always wondering when you brave enough to propose to her" Tony just groan at the sarcastic remark from Lelouch.

"You and your mouth" Tony grumbled making Lelouch let a small smile.

"But that's not all I want to talk" Lelouch just look at Tony who took deep breath, "I want to adopt you and Nunnaly"

Lelouch just stand dumbstruck, "Wh..what?" His tone disbelieving.

"I want to adopt you and Nunnaly as my son and daughter," Tony told him once more making Lelouch suddenly feel weak in his leg.

"Are you out of your mind? You had taken a great risk hiding us if.." Lelouch blabbering around, feeling confused but stopped when he feel Tony hand on his shoulder.

"I know and Pepper agreed too" Tony look directly at his eye, "Me and Pepper think you and Nunnaly as our own daughter and son"

Lelouch completely at loss of word as he look at his savior or benefactor and soon to be father.

"But…" Lelouch start but Tony cut him, "Nunnaly has agreed"

With that Lelouch just stay silent, if her sister wish that he would do it.

"However, there is something I want to ask you" Lelouch once more look at Tony who still holding him, "I want you to give up taking revenge"

Lelouch just stare Tony before anger rise in him, "How did you know?" He hissed at Tony, "Never mind, I cannot give up, I must.."

Before Lelouch continue his rant, Tony silence him, "Listen, will your mother, Marianne want you to do that? To spend all your live to get revenge and drag your sister along with it?"

Lelouch stay silent averting his eyes from Tony glare.

"I know you wish to find your mother's murder, and I won't prevent you for that, but if you seek revenge I will prevent you" Tony swear as he make Lelouch see his eye to get the point across.

"Let me tell you, I have made Britannia think you and Nunnaly are dead. You and Nunnaly now have a fresh start but if you still seek revenge all is for nothing"

"You will endanger your Sister's life" At this Lelouch breath hitched, "You will make her and yourself killed in your quest"

"Please, forget the past. Let it go, don't let it chained you" Tony voice is soft as he pat Lelouch back, "Don't let it make you lose sight for what important for you"

"For Nunnaly sake" Tony whispered as he hugs Lelouch, He can feel Lelouch is trembling.

"You`ve done enough" and for the first time since Lelouch mother died Lelouch cried.

(End Flashback)

That was the first time Lelouch relieved since his mother death, feeling some weight in his shoulder lifted. Also, for the first time he and Tony truly bond and come to understanding with each other. A week after that Tony and Pepper married, Lelouch and Nunnally insisted to still use their old name. At first Pepper was against it but gave up when Tony reasoned with her that no one would think Lelouch is the prince if they gave him the same name. After a few years he started to see Tony as a father figure and Pepper a mother figure, although Pepper cannot replace their mother, Marianne but she understand that.

Lelouch also studying to become Tony successor, and to Tony delight Lelouch have the necessary skill and talent . Tony told Lelouch that the emperor is a fool for cast him away. That though make Lelouch smile for weeks. He also doesn't need to lie to himself and can be himself without worrying to be found or something. Tony had told him that he used burned corpse of Britannia children that died to replaced them and put it in the ruins of Kururugi house. With that, Lelouch can feel relaxed.

Lelouch think that this day will last forever, but fate is a cruel thing.

He remembers, no, he engraves that day in his soul, the day when he loses everything for the second time.

(Flashback)

"Father, I still think this is a bad idea" Lelouch protested to Tony.

"Relax Lelouch, we only visit out factory in Hokkaido" Tony said trying to calm his adopted son, "We even bought our own security guard and Britannia army will also escort us"

"Still, I don't like it. Hokkaido is one of the most unstable place in Area 11" Lelouch said desperately trying to make his adopted father see what he see.

Tony just sighed at Lelouch, "Listen kid, I know you don't like being left behind but you are sick and we cannot make it worse"

Lelouch just stay silent, originally he too will go with them but before they depart Lelouch caught cold. So he must stay behind.

"We will back before you know it" Tony said as he pet Lelouch head, making Lelouch reluctantly agree.

"Okay"

Tony just smile.

(End Flashback)

Unknown to Lelouch that time was the last time he will see his adopted father, mother and Nunnaly together.

Because just two day after they depart to Hokkaido Lelouch received emergency communication from Tony.

(Flashback)

"Young Master Lelouch there is an emergency communication from Master Tony" JARVIS, Tony personal Artificial Intelligent (A.I) informed Lelouch before he running down to the control room.

As he run Lelouch cannot shake the feeling of dread rising in his heart.

"FATHER!" Lelouch screamed as he enter the control room looking at the big screen that shown Tony face who bruised and has blood on it with flame in the background.

"Le..lelouch…" Tony said, his voice barely hiding the pain.

"WHAT HAPPEN? " Lelouch screamed in panic.

"I don't have much time Lelouch ukh.." Lelouch widen his eyes in shock as Tony coughed blood

"I already send you what happen in here, Nunnaly is safe but Pepper is dead" Tony said gravely as tear falling down.

Lelouch just cover his mouth, not knowing what to say.

"Lelouch promise me" Tony said his voice become weaker, but Lelouch just stand in shock

"LELOUCH!" Tony yelled snapping Lelouch.

"Promise me" Tony eyes pleading at Lelouch who just nod, "You won't seek revenge for us…."

"But father…." Lelouch said weakly

"Just promise me Lelouch" Tony said desperately as he know his time is running up.

"Yes" Lelouch said reluctantly, he will listen to his father figure last will.

"Good" Tony just smile serenely, "I also wish you to fulfill my wish Lelouch, make it come true Lelouch"

Lelouch just stare at the screen, his eyes is red and tears falling down freely.

"I proud to have you as my son Lelouch, even we doesn't have blood relationship"

"The only regret that I have that I won't be there with you anymore"

"Lelouch, I…." However before Tony can finish it a large explosion happen, engulf him making the screen go static.

"FATHER!" Lelouch yelled as he fall to the floor, crying. The sadness it too great for him to bear, it`s overwhelming. This is much worse than when his true mother die, because he was not there to witness it but now. Lelouch just stay in the floor continue to cry and cursed god.

(End Flashback)

Lelouch clench his hand hard trying to suppress the emotion, whenever he remember that event and what his adopted father send, it`s enough to make Lelouch lose control and going to killing sphere. Furthermore when he surrounded by all the pathetic nobles. How he wish to kill them all, but the time hasn't come.

There is still much that he must do before that.

"JARVIS, how is the hacking going?" Lelouch whispered

"It`s going smoothly master" JARVIS answered with the same mechanical voice.

Unknown to everyone, Lelouch's mask has another function, to record and analysis what he sees, also to communicate directly to JARVIS or anyone else he want.

The data disk he gave to Carine was in fact containing virus to pry on Britannia main computer. He can hack it but it will have risk to be detected and Britannia firewall and security is the one of the best in the world, second to his. So, why take unnecessary risk when he can do that without risk using Carine. To this day, no one has realize that yet.

"Good" Lelouch just let a small smirk graced his face.

"Well, if it isn't princess Euphemia" Lelouch said when he see a certain pink haired girl in front of him who frowning.

"Baron Stark" Euphemia said, her voice is neutral.

"My my, someones in bad mood" Lelouch teased but Euphemia just scowling at him.

"I heard from my sister" Euphemia started, "That you finally send the sand splinter to her"

"Oh, that's right. Isn't that good princess that the war with Middle Eastern Federation will soon be over" Lelouch answered making Euphemia narrow her eye.

"Something that should have been over four months ago" Euphemia accused Lelouch.

"I don't understand" He just feign a confusion but in reality Lelouch know what Euphemia talking about.

"I heard from Carine that the land splinter has finished four month ago and you holding it shipment" Euphemia told Lelouch restrained herself from yelling at Lelouch but he just looks amused at Euphemia.

"Many people had die because of that and we can avoid it if you just ship it right away" Euphemia now glaring at Lelouch her eyes barely concealing the anger that she feel.

Lelouch just keep silent, he doesn't deny or agree with Euphemia.

"Why did you do that?" Lelouch just let a small smile to Euphemia question.

"It`s just business" Lelouch answered but that seem to be the wrong answer for her.

"It`s a human life you talking, why you can act so casual about it!" Euphemia yelled, gathering audience from her little episode.

"Because I don't care" Lelouch state making Euphemia flinch at his cold voice.

"You…." Euphemia struggling to contain her anger at Lelouch, "A monster!"

People around them gasp as they heard what Euphemia said, for someone like Euphemia to said that is too much.

"Euphi, please stop" Someone suddenly said, making their attention turn to the source.

Standing there is the person Lelouch don't want to see, looking at him making him feel a mixed feeling.

"Ah, you came" Euphemia whispered only for Lelouch to heard, her voice is containing with such emotion that Lelouch recognize as adoration or maybe love.

"Well, if it isn't the new knight of seven, The kin slayer, The betrayer, The white death..."

"Kururugi Suzaku"

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