Knight of Zero, Suzaku Kururugi made his way quickly to the terrace specifically for the Emperor's use. Lelouch had called him that morning not long after he had awoken to join him for breakfast outside. It had only been a week, and save for a few dinners him and Lelouch had shared, neither of them had much time to eat meals together.

Pulling his cape along behind him, he walked through the glass doors, meeting Lelouch as always. "Good morning, your majesty."

Lelouch gave an amused smile, sitting up to greet his knight. "You look well this morning, Suzaku."

He took the seat across from the emperor quickly, sitting back. "Yesterday wasn't quite as busy, I was able to retire early enough."

"I'm glad." Lelouch smiled again, taking a fork in hand and motioning to Suzaku. "Go on. I ordered everything I could think of for breakfast. I'm sure there's something you'll like."

"Thanks." Suzaku nodded, pouring himself some orange juice. Being in the Britannian army for so long, he'd gotten used to eating just about anything. Though it did seem as though Lelouch had gone a little over the top for just a morning meal.

"How are the final adjustments on the Albion coming?"

"Hm, well. Lloyd has been working like crazy to finish it." Suzaku explained, taking a mouth full of fluffy yellow eggs. "Should be done by next week."

"Good. Things seem to be running right on time." Lelouch finished off his glass as he reach for a bowl of fruit.

"Do you think Schneizel will try anything soon?" Suzaku nibbled on a piece of toast, watching Lelouch as he spoke.

"Schneizel won't be trying anything yet." He laughed, sitting back. "He's probably off sitting around, waiting to see what our next big move will be next."

"The meeting with the U.F.N.?"

"Yeah." Amethyst eyes looked off into the palace gardens, chin resting on his palm. "Schneizel is nothing but a small road block, He poses no real threat to the Zero Requiem." His eyes moved quickly to look at Suzaku.

"Lelouch..."

"Everything has been moving just as we've planned. All you need to do is keep your promise you've made me."

Green eyes watched intensely as Lelouch sat forward against the table, waiting for him to respond. "I've already promised you everything, Lelouch."

"You're the only one I can trust Suzaku. You're my only friend left in this forsaken world."

Suzaku stood up, his hand coming up to its usual position against his chest. "Yes, your majesty."

Lelouch looked up with half sad eyes, knowing well that his and Suzaku's futures would never shine as bright as the sun that morning.

This was the final part. Unless you guys have any ideas to continue this series of fics, I've sort of run out of inspiration for this one. Thanks for reading!