[AU/No Geass] Lelouch meets a new student, Shirley Fenette, in his class. Over time, they grow closer but Charles zi Britannia manages to find Lelouch and orders him to return to the homeland. As Lelouch struggles with the situation and his growing affection for Shirley, an old enemy resurfaces, threatening him and his beloved. Lelouch x Shirley. Rated T for some violence/gore.

When their royal heritage is revealed, Lelouch and Nunnally Lamperouge are forced back into their roles as members of the Imperial Family. As he sets upon a new path, Lelouch faces uncertain alliances, dangerous enemies, dark secrets, forbidden love, shocking betrayals, and a war that could destroy all that he is trying to achieve. Very AU. Lelouch/Shirley & Suzaku/Euphie.