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It's working, I assure you. When you use it your message will default to all of Vatheon—what this place is, by the way—unless you opt for a privacy filter. There's a list of names in the directory if you hit the button on the side. [ there's a pause as he taps the side of his own device while the feed is still running in demonstration— of course he can't show her the exact location of the button since he can't film his own device, but hopefully his motion would get the picture across. ]

There aren't any solid facts about the "how" or "why", but apparently this place immigrates people from various worlds and timelines by random selection. You're our next lucky winner, it seems.

[ he squints at the feed and can't help but notice something is just a little off... ]

... Do you need any help?

There are so many strange new things in this communicator that I did not notice. [She looked at this person and his instructions on how to filter things and what not. What he said next widen her eyes]

But how is that possible? I always believed that there might be other worlds outside of mine but...

[A pause] ...I'm afraid so. Is there a place where I can get a wheelchair?

Haha, that's only natural, don't worry. [ explaining why something was particularly unnatural was, however, a little trickier. ]

Generally people follow by the idea that seeing is believing, right? But you're still questioning it— you're an interesting person.

[ he pauses, thinking of how to explain this— he usually tries to keep an open mindset himself for a certain set of reasons, but not everyone is the same...in fact, he's probably in the minority here. ]

Well, do you believe it's impossible or improbable?

[ there's a difference between the two and shhh he's going somewhere with this.

he seems to realize something and change his tone when she mentions a wheelchair, though— ]

Ah—! I'm not sure, but we'll find something! You're at the plaza, right? I'll be right there!

I'm afraid that I have seen a lot of interesting things in my life that could be questioned.

[There was a moment of hesitation, should she trust this person? However, it seems that she doesn't have much of a choice as she couldn't walk. She paused for moment to think about his question]

I don't believe in either. I don't believe that anything is impossible and if anything is improbable, it's going to happen sooner or later.

Um, yes, I am. Thank you for helping me sir!

[Seeing Nunnally over the network made Lelouch's throat tighten up. Would she want to speak with him? The last conversation he had had with her had been less than favorable, but...he was still worried about her.

Was she even in her wheelchair?

Also, her eyes...

He's hesitant before he actually answers, and...finally decides he needs to.]

Nunnally. [His voice is uncertain, wary - would she still consider him their enemy? After all...] You've found yourself in Vatheon. Though for the purpose, I'm not sure.

[He holds off on saying anything else until she responds, because that would determine the way he'd speak with her the rest of this conversation.]

[Nunnally's eyes widens, it could be...]

Lelouch...is that you?

[She wasn't sure how to react to him. A part of her was happy to see him here and yet, another part of her didn't. How would a sister feel when her brother just sentenced her to death? She wasn't sure but she kept her tone firm]

Someone has told me about the situation we're in, I plan to look more into it soon.

[She's neutral. He doesn't know how to feel about that - but then again, after everything...]

Yes, it's me.

[This was going to get nowhere. But at the mention of someone else helping her--hm. He's not sure how to feel about that, either.]

...I see. [A beat, because how does he play Big Brother after seeing her.

But there is something he's dying to know about--]

You were...able to open your eyes again?

[A pause. How does I talk to big brother after what happened? She really wasn't sure how to respond. She honestly didn't want to talk to him like this but now that he is her enemy, what can she do? Maybe she could convince him to change his mind about what has happened. She was certain that she could.

However, something wasn't right. Wasn't he there when he saw her open her eyes? Hm...]

Yes, I was but I thought you knew that. You saw me open them...right?

...No. I haven't.

[So then she remembered something he didn't. He's not exactly sure how to take that either - because whatever happened in between them got even worse.]

They say that sometimes people are pulled from different times of their world when they're brought here. What's the last thing you remember, exactly?

[Let's try to clear up some of this awkwardness...]

What do you mean big b...Lelouch?

[She paused]

You were planning on executing the black knights, Schneizel, as well as me.

[...Oh. He almost caught that. His heart sinks as she catches herself, and he fights the fact that his emotions were attempting to show on his face. Nunnally would probably forever and always do this to him - she was his reason for living, after all.]

It's as I said. People come from different times in the world - however strange that might seem. I guess you could say it's this world's power.

...I see. [Well. What could he say to that?] Your memories do indeed differ from mine.

[But he would never actually execute her, but how would he actually articulate that to her? It was obvious she was hurt, and...obviously never to this effect before.

So what was he to do?]

[Nunnally was feeling the same emotions as well. She truly did wanted to understand why her brother was doing this but no matter how hard she tried, it came back to the same conclusion. No one could be that horrible and take that many lives right? She wasn't too sure but she wanted to believe in that.]

Then, what was the last thing you remember?

[If he was before that time period, then perhaps Nunnally could prevent what was to come?]

[...He didn't like thinking about it. But she had asked - and he was going to have to tell her now, after finding out what time she came from.]

You were still blind - and you...declared Suzaku and I to be your enemies.

[He's getting tense - but that's mostly because he's thinking about Schneizel's way of bringing it back up. He had let him believe Nunnally was dead, and then...played her like a pawn when the moment was right.

It had been a bold move, and one that he knew he was going to make Schneizel pay for.]

[Then there was still time to convince him that what he has done was wrong. Hopefully.]

I see... I'm afraid that such things have not changed.

[It hurt her to know that she said that to her brother and her childhood friend. However, what could she have done in that situation?] You two are still my enemies.

[Good luck with that.]

...I see.

[It hurts him to say it - because he was hoping that she would find it in her heart to forgive him. At least here. Should he call for a truce, as selfish as that would be?

But this was his sister. The fact that he had to think about these things shouldn't happen in the first place.]

Then I suppose you wouldn't accept an offer of help from an enemy, would you?

[Even though he so desperately wants to help her...]

[There was a moment of hesitation. Should she trust him? However, getting closer to him means that she could understand his motivations better but that would also mean getting herself more in danger. He wanted to rule the world right? Then...does that mean he was just using her too?

Finally she spoke after a minute of waiting]

Before I do, I have a question to ask. ...Do you still consider me your sister?

[That's such an easy answer. But understanding that she's from a different point in time than he is, she might be a little slower to trust him.

...Wow, did that hurt to just think about. But he couldn't lie to her - not about this. Not here, where she would be alone otherwise.]

I would never consider you anything but my dear little sister, Nunnally.

[And it was 100% the truth.]

[Should she believe his words? She had heard about Rolo before but still...]

Then please to come, I'm afraid that I might need some help.

[She doesn't have much of a choice but to trust him for now]

[He nods, and starts making his way out of the apartment he's staying in. At least she had accepted his help.

That's what mattered, right?]

I'll be there soon.

[He doesn't bother to say "wait for me", because he doesn't think she's able to go anywhere in the first place. So really, it's better left like that.]

I'll be waiting.

[And so she does. However, she wasn't sure if she was able to see him in person. She had to be strong though, she couldn't let Lelouch see her cry like this]

[He turns off the feed as he makes his way to where she was, his mind going into a million different directions. This would be the first time...in a long time that he'd seen her face-to-face, without being behind the mask of Zero.

Without politics. But it was bittersweet, considering the announcement Nunnally had made to him before coming here. Also the fact that she seemed so...stiff with him, put a damper on the fact that his little sister was here.

Would they really be able to be together here?

He gets there pretty quickly, and he approaches her, stopping short of actually kneeling down and picking her up. He had never, under any circumstances, thought their reunion would've been like this.]

It's been a while since I've seen you, Nunnally.

[He wanted to wait until she acknowledged him to make his move to take care of her, no matter how he wanted to go ahead and do it.]

[Right now, Nunnally was conflicted. If they were to go back, what would happen if they remembered everything? Would that change anything at all? She hoped it might but it would create a problem. Now that they were in a place where politics didn't matter, they were simply brother and sister here. However, when they go back, they'll be enemies again.

It wasn't long until she heard approaching footsteps. Even without looking up, she could tell that it was her brother. Who else would run towards her like that? Her head was still on the ground before he kneeled down. What should she say? She looked up at him but she tried to smile]

I'm afraid it wasn't too long ago for me. However, I'm glad that you're safe.

I should be saying that to you.

[Quietly he puts a hand on her back, and moves to start picking her up, looking over at her. It was so strange to...feel like this again. To be a brother to Nunnally.]

When exactly did you open your eyes?

[She had mentioned he was there (which he obviously doesn't remember), but he wanted to know when.]

[Nunnally didn't mind but she was still a little unsure about Lelouch. Could they really return being back to being brother and sister here? Before she could answer, she hesitated.]

It was when you entered the Damocles. When I had the Fleija you wanted me to give it to you. So...that was when I opened my eyes to see if you would use your geass on me.

[...He's not sure how to take that. He stops, thinking it over. Could he really use his Geass on Nunnally? Honestly?

Does he want to ask if he did it? But the Fleija...to protect her, he would do it. He knew that much, even if he didn't know the exact circumstances.]

Your will was always strong. I guess I just haven't noticed just how strong until recently.

[To stand against him...her only brother. It took him a lot to even think about going against her. What was she thinking and feeling?

Thinking that he ultimately hurt her in an attempt to make the world a better place for her...it was upsetting.]

[Nunnally didn't say anything to him. Were they the only ones here? wondered what would happen if others saw this. A queen being carried to safety by her enemy. She had to have some dignity. However, there was something that had bothered her for quite sometimes. She sighed as she looked up at him.]

Lelouch, there is something I wanted to ask. [A pause] You said that you wanted to take over the world but...you said you did it for my sake. Which is really true?

[As everything else, Lelouch has to think it over. In the end, he would hope that she would've been able to realize it or herself, but in a situation like this...]

Both. [His voice is quiet as he keeps walking.] That world that you wanted...a kinder and gentler place - I was going to give it to you.

But to go to such lengths for my sake!

[But then she kept her voice down. She was so conflicted, she wasn't sure what to do. Besides, she didn't feel like having this conversation again. At least, not now.]

It was a decision I made on my own, Nunnally.

[He's still trying to remain calm and passive about this, even if he didn't want to. But upsetting her further wasn't a good idea either.]

I know but...

[It was selfish of her but she was honestly fine with living her live with her brother. While she did care for others, was it worth it? Plus, he killed so many others. It wasn't only his sin but hers as well]

I can't change your mind at all?

...I can't turn back now. Not after everything that has happened.

[There has to be a reason for everything he had done. If he stopped now, then what? The world would continue in the pattern it had been going in.

And he didn't want that.]

I thought so...

[A pause] Are there anyone else from our world here? Is it just the two of us?

Euphemia is here, as well as...an acquaintance.

[But he figures that Euphemia would give her a little more shock than someone that she might not possibly know. So he's just going to let that sink in.]

Euphie is...

[She wasn't expecting that.] But I thought that she was...dead. [Then the memories of hearing that Lelouch command her to kill all those Japanese citizens as well as killing her himself. She wasn't sure how to feel. Either way, she's happy to hear that her sister is alive here but...] How is that possible?

[He hasn't exactly wrapped his own mind around it, really. It was very strange...]

This place not only brings people from different worlds, but from different times within their worlds. Euphemia has no knowledge of what happened the day she passed away.

But...

[She paused once more. This really was too much to take in]

Who is this other person you're talking about?

No one you know. [Not well, anyway. He doesn't want to alarm her by saying it was the person that kidnapped her and threatened her with a bomb.] With any luck, it'll stay that way.

[she looks suspiciously at him]

It wasn't someone who was killed righ?

[because that would be pretty awkward]

[hahaha.]

Not by my hands.

[And that's the truth at least? He had tried to kill Mao though, but he had kept appearing.

Like a freaking cockroach.]

If you say so...

[She was a little unsure but she wasn't to continue with it either. If her brother didn't want to talk about it, then she won't. However, she was a little curious as to who this person was. They were still a person from their world so it would be necessary to talk to him. If they were trapped in a world like this, they needed to work together]

What else have you found out about this world? [And it felt so weird to talk to her brother in such a cold and distant manner. Still, she tried to keep a smile for him]

[He is keeping Mao's identity from Nunnally for a reason. He doesn't want him to try to hurt her again - something he wouldn't let happen. So that's why his identity was to remain anonymous to Euphemia and Nunnally, and the network carefully watched in case he were to appear on it.]

We can't return of our own will, and there are things that happen here called curses. I've experienced only one since my arrival.

Really? What kind of curses are there?

[This was not looking good by the minute...]

The one I experienced was that people's thoughts were shared with each other without their consent. They spoke without realizing what they were saying before it was too late.

[And he stayed far, far away from that one, y e p.]

Ah...I see.

It feels like we're trapped here and these people involved wants to make us suffer too.

[Not too sure what to think about this...]

[Yes and no. But he still feels the need to say, after all this time--]

I'll see to it as long as you're here, I'll see to it that you remain safe, Nunnally.

[Well then...]

And I will do the same, big brother.

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