The first thing (Y/N) felt was the cold floor.
It was slightly damp and a strong smell of gunpowder and rain hung in the air.

Where was she?

Her eyes opened slowly, taking in what was around her. Three men stood near her, armed and ready.
"Emperor Lelouch will come soon, I'm sure she's important enough to him."
"Yeah, She thought I was Lelouch when I went to get her actually." scoffed a man near her, constantly flicking his gun around in his hand.

She couldn't help it. A second later she let out a large cough, her body shaking with the force of it.
"Great, she's awake." Said one of them, grinning sadistically.
(Y/N) sat up, inching back against the wall, her eyes wide, noticing a moment later that her hands were handcuffed.

The chains clinked and one of the men there leaned down to eye lever, his breath stinking of rotten eggs and tobacco.
She grimaced, turning her head away. He turned it back forcefully. "Tell us your name."
"No!"
"Come on. Tell." He said, pointing his gun at her head. (Y/N) knew he wouldn't shoot because she was their only hostage. Yet, she gave in anyway, not wanting to take a chance.
"(Y-Y/N)"
"So, are you his Fiance or something? He seems to care about you alot, guarding you so much." The man growled, pulling her head up by her hair.
"No, I'm not. I'm hi-"

Light flooded the room and foot steps were audible.
"Hello Gentlemen. What. Are. You. Doing?" Asked a breathy toned voice, saying the last few words slowly.
"Lelouch!"

The man let go of her hair, turning on none other than Lelouch Lamperouge.
He stood proudly, and angrily. Alone.

"So, you did come by yourself. Now we can kill you." Chuckled one of the henchmen, sliding bullets into his gun.
Lelouch placed a hand at his hip, looking at them with a satisfied smirk upon his face.
"Did you seriously think I needed anyone but myself for this matter? Judging by the note you left, it was the work of a few individuals. If you had captured anyone else, I would have spared you. Except... you have stolen what is mine. And for that, you shall suffer." He said darkly.

"(Y/N). Don't look at me."
Without question, the shocked (Y/N) leaned over, pressing her face to the floor and squeezing her eyes shut.
The group of men shoot each other worried looks before discarding it and drawing their guns, their fingers at the trigger.
"Don't move, or she dies."
Lelouch swiped his hand across his eye, looking at the men. His eye turned pink, mesmerizing the group before raising his hands in surrender.
"I shan't move. Now...."

"Freeze." He ordered, his face now emotionless.
(Y/N) sneaked a peek anyway after a moment, highly curious, seeing the men do what he said... with no questions.
Her mouth dropped open, shocked at what was happening.

"L-Lelouch?"
"Quiet (Y/N). You, give me the keys." He said calmly.
The man handed it over without protesting. Lelouch's fingers pulled it from him and he walked over to (Y/N), unlocking her chains.
She leaned against the wall, shocked about what just happened.
"Lelouch! What's going on, how di-"
He pressed his finger to her lips, silencing her with his deadly look.
"Shh (Y/N)... I'll explain later, I'm sorry you had to see this."

He stood, towering over her, his purple eyes luminous looking.
Lelouch walked back to the group, his eyes turning pink once more.
"Now, all of you.... Di-."
"NO!" (Y/N) screamed loudly, catapulting herself onto Lelouch and hugging him tightly.
"But these men captured you." He said angrily, trying to proceed.
However, the hurt look on her face made him stop.

"I don't want to see you become a murderer Lelouch!" She yelled loudly.

She was scared of these men yes... they had been mean.. but she couldn't bear it to see her broth- no.... Lelouch kill them.
"L-Let's go home. Together." (Y/N) said, starting to cry as she clung to his arm, her knees giving out.
Lelouch caught her, looking slightly worried.

He pressed a kiss to her forehead gently, looking back at her captors.
"You're lucky... All of you, dispose of these weapons."

They started to throw the guns onto the floor, stamping on them.
Some smashed whole crates and some shot other guns with their guns.
Lelouch walked out of the building quickly, carrying (Y/N) in his arms.

The last thing she heard before her eyes closed was


"I, Lelouch Vi Britannia order you... don't leave my side, ever again."