Pre-notes: I'm taking a page off the Code Geass writers and write some shorts set during Full Circle but not fully detailed in the main story. Consider it something like the picture dramas or sound episodes. Genre varies, so does the level of seriousness.
Disclaimer: Code Geass belongs to Sunrise.
Part 1.501: Someone to Watch Over Me
C.C. laid the unconscious ninety-ninth emperor of Britannia onto the bed within the place of his memories. She wiped off the beads of sweat that settled on her brow, revealing the sigil on her forehead that was glowing brightly. She took a deep breath; there was still much to do.
"We'll need someone to watch him for a bit," she said, and walked over to the framed photographs arranged at the shelves.
"Why them?" asked the entity that was Lelouch Lamperouge and Zero. "I could do it."
"No," countered the Gray Witch, "I need you for something else."
The other man's expression turned serious, now understanding why the sigil on her forehead glowed so brightly,
"I see. It's time."
C.C. held out her palm and summoned the souls whose photographs were arranged in the shelves, and they materialized before her: Marianne, his mother; Euphemia, his half-sister; Shirley, his classmate; and Rolo, his false brother.
"I need somebody to watch him while we're gone," C.C. announced to the new arrivals, motioning to the young man on the bed. "Who'll do it?"
"I will!" It was Shirley who spoke, raising her hand.
"I object!" Euphemia this time. "You have managed to say your farewells to him. Also, as his sister, I have a closer connection with him."
"If connection be the determinant for eligibility," cut in Marianne, "then I, as his own mother have the closest one among us here, and therefore the have greatest right to insist."
The other Lelouch slapped his forehead in exasperation. He was not going to listen to this!
"With all due respect, Ma'am," Shirley spoke again, standing tall and not willing to give up, "we were officially a couple in school and-"
The room suddenly fell silent as a red sphere seemed to expand to cover the whole area.
"I'll do it, Miss C.C.," said Rolo as he moved ahead of the group, Geass sigil alight in his right eye. "If you don't mind, that is," he added shyly.
C.C. considered it. "Any objections?" Hearing none, she returned the three women to their respective frames. "Fine, you'll do."
The other remaining occupant in the room blinked and noticed that the three arguing women have disappeared. The Geass still worked here?
C.C. left Rolo some instructions, and exited the room with Lelouch's other persona. Shortly after the door had closed, Rolo momentarily passed the framed photographs and gave Shirley's an apologetic look.
"So sorry, Miss Shirley."
Part 3.008: That Other Place
"I'll be going back to that other place as soon as the door closes behind you," Rolo said sadly, but quickly changed his expression when he noticed his brother's worried gaze. "Don't worry, though. Miss Shirley's there, too, and she's been very kind to me."
"I see," Lelouch answered, "Send her my regards, then."
"I will," the boy answered. "One last thing though."
"What is it?"
Rolo gave his brother a smile and a thumbs-up. "Good luck, Big Brother."
Lelouch smiled and returned the gesture. "You, too, Little Brother."
When the door finally closed Rolo sighed. He was going to need all the luck he can get.
Almost immediately his surroundings began to fade, bringing with it the feeling of leaving his brother's presence. He closed his eyes, preparing himself to become one with the collective unconsciousness once more. His eyes snapped back open, however, when, instead of the feeling of peace he expected, he felt a sense of dread. Sensing that the source of that dread came from behind him, he slowly turned and came face-to-face with the very angry soul of Shirley Fenette.
"R-o-l-o L-a-m-p-e-R-O-U-G-E-!!"
Then he wondered if it's possible to die twice.
End-note: A dose of Chibi Geass 4-koma goes a long way :p Good? Bad? Ick? Wow? Inputs valued, of course.
Date last edited: 2009/02/16