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A year ago…
Zero stood against the infamous Demon Emperor, getting ready to execute his enemies in a form of a parade for his great power.
He stood tall, unafraid as he charged at the evil emperor as his blade was ready to slice the man in half, he jumped from the float to where the king was!
“Impudent fool!” Lelouch cursed as he pulled out a gun but lost it as Zero pulled out his sword.
Despite meeting his doom, the dreadful emperor looked unafraid. In fact, he looked rather pleased as the blade pierced his heart! Zero’s eyes watered at the terrible anguish he alone was suffering, for he was the once thought dead Kururugi Suzaku. He suffered great pain and caused much, too. The man he was killing was he thought he hated. He killed the princess who saved him, lied to him, and yet, he stole his heart. Now, he must bear the burden of killing the one soul he loves more than anything, it was only too late to learn how much he loved him.
He hears Nunnally crying and Lelouch’s weak breath. Soon, he witnessed the emperor’s hand turn to the bone as the man became a skeleton covered in blood.
“Was it worth it?” It asked him.
Suzaku woke up with sweat covering him!
He looked around to see he was back home; the dream was all in the past. But to be certain he looked beside the bed to see his beloved was still asleep. Suzaku breathed in relief as he noticed what time it was. An hour early than he usually wakes up, but he won’t be able to go back to sleep after having a nightmare like that. He might as well get ready for the day. He left the bedroom, being certain not to wake up his wife. Yes, he was married, and it has been the best time for him. So much happiness in starting a family, more than he ever deserved. Very few knew of his happiness and that was how it should stay as no one can know about his family, of his children, and his love.
He began to shower off the sweat as he shampooed his hair and washed off the oils and sweat. After cleaning himself off and toweling himself, he began to smell some food in the air. Omelets, bacon, and warm oatmeal. It seemed his wife has started to cook breakfast for him and probably got his zero’s attire clean and ready. He didn’t know how he deserved such a loving person like his beloved, but he would treasure it every day.
After getting clothes on, he sees CC as well as Jeremiah at the chabudai with his two-year-old son, Michi, and his young infant daughter, Euphemia II. His wife was still cooking in the kitchen as everyone else was sitting down.
“Do you remember what you need to do?” The lover wondered as the food was just about done.
“Don’t worry, Honey. I got everything ready, and the Empress will be ready for her speech.” Suzaku smiled as he knew how much it means.
“I need to do some shopping and I planned to go to the park with the kids. So, I am counting on you. Try not to forget to eat. The last thing the world needs to see is if the Great Zero passes out from lack of nutrition.” The mystery wife advised as two lunches were prepared for Suzaku and Jeremiah, “And of course, a farmer can’t get through the day without something in his stomach.”
“And nothing for me?” CC questioned.
“You can have a sandwich after ordering twelve pizzas yesterday.”
Yep, after stealing money from their wallets, CC can expect to get nothing but sandwiches for the next few weeks.
Yep, this seemed like the perfect family life but sometimes that perfection can hide certain dark secrets.
Somewhere in a destroyed church…
There was a deep hymn as people in white straight jackets and cloaks were praising a statue of the Demon Emperor statue with demon wings.
The statue appeared truly majestic and imposing, glowing red by the light of the sun. They all prayed to him like a god as the cult leader appeared before them.
“Great Children of the True Emperor, we all know the truth. Our Lord has died for the sins of all, and they dare to mock his name. Today we will see him rise again to reclaim the world that is rightfully his. The world of paradise is within our grasp once his awakening.”
“Hail the True Emperor!”
“Hail the True Emperor!”
“Hail the True Emperor!”
“Today, the Emperor has shown me the way as he has granted me to be his vessel to change the world. But in order to spread his greatness, we must spread his message to the world! Let the world know that Lelouch lives and has come to take what is his!”
“Lelouch lives!”
“Lelouch lives!”
“Lelouch lives!”
“Lelouch lives!”
“Spread the word to the corners of the world! Convert those who can be saved as he will come to damn the traitors and the nonbelievers! The return of the True Emperor will come and will take our place in this world!”
The statue shined a bright red as it spread across the others as they cheered for his return! It was a horrible sight as shadows soon appeared, shadows of terrible evil as the people cheered louder!
“The time of Retribution has come! Let the fools know that we will bring forth the truth, the ruler of all!”
“Hail the True Emperor!”
“Hail the True Emperor!”
“Hail the True Emperor!”
“Lelouch lives!”
“Lelouch lives!”
“Lelouch lives!”
“Death to the Evil Empress!”
“Death to the Evil Empress!”
“Death to the Evil Empress!”
“Down to the Black Knights!”
“Down to the Black Knights!”
“Down to the Black Knights!”
“End Zero!”
“End Zero!”
“End Zero!”
“The Will of Lelouch will rise this very night! The kingdom shall be built!” The cult leader announced as their eyes shined with the Geass.