Lelouch felt an unfamiliar scent as he started to regain his consciousnesses.
He could smell a faint aroma of oranges . As he opened his eyes , he realized he was in a bed in an unfamiliar room .
" where .. where am I? " Lelouch wondered . He remembered that he lost conscious in the middle of the forest .
" That's right ! I have to get back to the camp as soon as possible! " - he thought .
Just then , the door to his room opened an a girl - probabbly around 14 or so entered and look at him . Her hair were pink and her eyes were match with her hair.
" ah..he's awake" said the girl in a monotone voice
Soon , another two figure entered the room . A woman and A man. The woman looked rather like a normal housewife . Short brown hair and pair of eyes to match her hair colour but what attracted Lelouch was the man standing next to her . He was tall with a stern expression with his teal coloured hair . He notice that his left eye was covered by an eyepatch . A scar was evident at that area , and Lelouch assume that his eyes was taken away .
" ah .. it a good thing you've awaken sir" said the brown haired woman . " My daughter found you unconscious in the forest while she was on her errand . We were worried that something bad might have happened to you" she added
" no .. Im fine . It seems I was too exhausted that I collapse. Thank you for your help " said Lelouch
" We thought you were poisoned by a snake " said the man " what were you doing out in that forest ? people rarely went there . You were lucky that my daughter found you" He added
Lelouch was bewildered . Well first about how off the family seems . How did teal plus brown equal to pink ? but he decided to ignore the matter and attend to a more serious matter , what should he tell the man ?
That he , the king Lelouch , decided to let his royal adviser control his action and causes him to wonder in the forest and lost ? That would cause a huge impact on his reputation as a King .
" I was ..on my way to the nearby village to get some supply for the camp" said Lelouch as he lied
" camp ? I've notice soldiers near at the east of the village . Is that camp you're talking about?" said Jeremiah
" yes, sir . " said Lelouch
" I see . Well , its quite late to send you back to your camp . Perhaps you should stay here for the night and rest" said the man
" That's really very generous of you sir .."
" Jeremiah. Im Jeremiah and this is my wife , Sayako and daughter Anya" Jeremiah expalined
" Its a pleasure to meet you . Im Lelouch " said Lelouch
" such peculiar name . I notice you have the same name as the King" said Jeremiah
Lelouch sweat dropped for a moment . He let his guard down for a second ! He shouldn't be this careless !
" well perhaps it's just a mere coincident or perhaps your parents were a fan of the royalty? " smirked Jeremiah
" a mixture of both " said Lelouch
" I see . I guess we'll be taking our leave then sir Lelouch ." Jeremiah bowed a little with lelouch reply with a nod .
Both Anya and Sayako watch as Jeremiah act differently towards the young man but said nothing about it as they followed the teal man walking out of the room .
As soon as he left the room , Jeremiah walked toward the backyard of the house . He stand there in total darkness before smirking .
" you do know it's useless to hide your presence before me" said Jeremiah
" sharp as ever " said C.C as she descend down from a tree
" Why is it did you brought him here ?" said Jeremiah
" I didn't .It was his fate that leads him here" said C.C
" He is not worthy of a King. He is far from ready . " said Jeremiah
C.C smirked in interest " interesting ... how did you found out it was him ? I think he cover up himself pretty well back there" said C.C
" I've spend most my life serving royalty , I can tell from the way he talks" said Jeremiah " and he has the same eyes as his highness ." said Jeremiah in rather low tone
" as expected from the late king's right hand man" said C.C
" Take that boy back. It is too early for him to meet me" said Jeremiah
" Is that your way of talking to your King?" said C.C
" He is not my king . I am free and I do not pledge my loyalty other than his late highness" said Jeremiah firmly
" and if I refuse ?" said C.C
" then I have no choice then to force you." said Jeremiah as he draw out his sword
" humans are such foolish creature." C.C smug.
" Take your King and leave" said Jeremiah as he dangerously aiming his sword at C.C's neck
" I was leading him toward his fate. If fate say that it is today that he is to be meet with you , then he is worthy of 'that' " said C.C
" I was ordered by his late highness that I only place 'that' to the place it belongs only if i find his successor is worthy of it" said Jeremiah glaring to C.C
" The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience but where he stands at time of challenge on controversy" said C.C
Jeremiah was dumbfounded by her statement but he couldn't press what she meant about it as he heard the ringing of the emergency bell of the village .
" FIRE !! FIRE !! " screamed one of the villagers which caught Jeremiah's attention and by the time he look back to where the witch has stand she has dissappear into the thin air
To be continued
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