Two weeks later.

Suzaku

Ever since that event Suzaku had all but moved in with the skittish prince. After what had happened Lelouch had become jumpy and nervous around just about everyone, though he did a good job of hiding it. Suzaku saw right through him. Other than him the only person that suspected anything was Milly and that's not surprising considering she does every thing she can to uncover anything personal about the young prince. The other day she had snuck up behind him and quite literally scared him out of his shoes. She had grabbed him from behind and he had jumped catching one of his feet on a near by step and stumbling, both of his shoes came flying off as he fell head first into a bush near the stairs. This event had also revealed to the Prez that he had three fractured ribs, because when they helped him out of the bush he doubled over again gripping his sides and trying not to breath to deeply. With that kind of behavior what could they do other than tell her what was wrong, they had to have an explanation and there wasn't an easy lie to cover up fractured ribs. One good thing that came out of it was that Milly had told Lelouch to stay home for the next couple weeks so he could heal properly. Only problem with her knowing though, is that now she won't stop pestering Lelouch on how it happened.

"Milly go away he's asleep right now."

"But it's noon, he shouldn't be sleeping now."

"Well he is, so please go away."

"Fine, but I'll be back later."

"You really shouldn't pester him about this anymore, you're going to push him over the edge."

"You know don't you. You know what happened to him. Suzaku who hurt him? Did someone find out that he was a prince?"

"Milly I can't answer that, because he doesn't want anyone to know."

"Suzaku, ever since I've known him he's been so closed off to everyone. He keeps people at a distance and won't accept help from anyone. But I've noticed he's not like that with you. I envy that."

With that she turned and left leaving Suzaku alone with his thoughts. That's the first time I've seen Milly so serious. She really does care about him despite her constant joking.

Lelouch

"C.C. will be in command in my stead. Proceed with the plan despite my absence, If you run into complications call and I will talk you through a solution. Even without me there the mission should be a success. We can't afford defeat understood."

"Yes sir, and we hope for your swift recovery."

"Thank you."

Lelouch hung up then and put the phone on his bed side table. With that out-of-the-way, I can finally relax a little. I'm still a bit nervous about not being there to conduct the mission myself, but I can't afford any mishaps either and in my current state of mind I myself might hinder the plan. Lelouch glanced out his window in time to see Milly hurrying away and a somewhat puzzled looking Suzaku in the door way. Why is he so good to people? Why does he stay by my side? Why do we have to be on opposite sides? The only bad thing that boy has ever done was kill his father and even then it was done out of good intentions. And besides that those actions hurt him, he regrets them in a way I don't understand. Then I who have killed so many, he see's as innocent. If he ever finds out who I am as Zero it will crush him. And yet I can't stop, even for him. Lelouch watched as Suzaku turned back into the house and closed the door. He knew he would soon hear a knock at his door signifying that the brunet wanted to come in. He also knew that just like always, he wouldn't answer and Suzaku would come in any way.

Suzaku

"How are you feeling?"

"Fine, just like every other time you've asked. I wouldn't even be lying around if you'd let me get out of the house you know."

"I'm just worried about you. I know you have nightmares about that night."

"I know, but you don't have to worry about me ok."

"Ok, how bout we go out today just the two of us. It could be our first date."

Suzaku beamed at Lelouch who at the moment had a tint of pink coloring his cheeks. They had been officially dating for about a week now, but Lelouch still got embarrassed easily by it. They ended up going to a restraint for lunch and then to the park for a walk. They talked about trivial things and for once where able to just enjoy each others company and momentarily forget about their screwed up lives. This is nice. We never get to just hang out together like this anymore. I wish it could be like this forever. Bring, bring, bring! Both his and Lelouch's cell phones at the same time. They each looked down at their phones to check the caller ID.

"I have to take this," they both said at the same time.

Lelouch walked out of ear shot before answering the phone, "What's happened?"

"We've lost communications with C.C. and squad G is backed into a corner. It's Princess Cornelia.

A/N: Shortest chapter ever I know and I apologize one for the length and two for the amount of time it took to actually get this chapter done. I've been really busy lately, couple that with a serious case of writers block and this is the result. Anyway I hope you liked it despite the length. Like and please I beg of you give me reviews thanks. Till next time ;P