Running her hands through the younger girl's brown hair, Euphemia's lovely face held a bemused smile as her half-sister sighed happily from the attention.
"Do you think Lelouch will like it, Euphie?"
The pink-haired princess nodded as she completed the twist of a bun, mimicking her own elaborate hairstyle on the sweet girl.
"Of course, Nunnally. He'll love it," she replied with a soft giggle. Though both of the girls loved their brother, Euphie did not have to wonder who he felt closer to. Whatever affection he held for Euphie was no near a match for the love he had for Nunnally.
As if eavesdropping, the door to the bedroom quickly slid open, a few soft footfalls moving towards the pair of girls. Slipping one last bobby pin into Nunnally's hair, Euphie's smile only widened. "Lelouch, you are jus-"
Peeking over her shoulder at her brother, the young woman paused as she stared at Zero. The masked revolutionary held a pistol in his hand, one that was raised and aimed towards the princess. Euphie's voice seemed to disappear as she silently mouthed a single name.
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*Awaking quite abruptly, the princess sits up in her bed a little too quickly, her long tresses falling in soft curls around her. It takes a moment for her to comprehend that it was only a dream, but the moment she does, her bright eyes quickly look downcast of her dreamberry screen. Her own slender arms snake around herself in a comforting hug before she lays back down on her bed.*