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In order to better explain my take on this in a purely theoretical fic potential way, I'm going to insert an opinion. I know, you're probably thinking "Haven't we been doing this the whole time?" XD I would say that Kallen's potential to develop deeper feelings for Lelouch cancels out my personal view of the knight/prince dynamic because the fic type I prefer and was hoping to encourage had I better worded myself are the instances when the knight and prince are close but unable to quite bridge that gap. I use the term "knight/prince" to refer to a relationship where one character devotes him/herself to another due to the abstract ideal I mentioned before. It's true that C.C. is not in that position as of yet but I think it would be a fun idea to explore if coupled with the detachment and personal objectives she hopes to achieve. As far as the hero worship, it was brought up because of it's likelihood to lead to something more emotional. Not always the case but still possible. I think Kallen's personality and attitude toward Lelouch/Zero and the general nature of Sunrise series hint heavily at such a development.

I did not mean to imply that Kallen will never be equal to Lelouch. She's a very important part of his goal; that's why he chose her for the only Nightmare that rivals Lancelot. His belief in her will most likely increase through the series. I think the best way to settle both these points would be to agree that Kallen could offer one form of knighthood, one more pure, and C.C. could offer another, one with something to gain. Knights don't always have to be selfless to serve, despite the usual fairy tale versions.

I know many enjoy the chess references and for good reason, but I wanted this interpretation to be outside that realm and focus more on literary motifs.

I also agree with dragonsquee and say your analogy or Lelouch/C.C. is something impressive. It also exemplifies exactly why I think her taking on a "knight"-like role without her realizing it would be so much fun. I like complicated scenarios, especially when they involve the unconscious feelings of characters. Not to mention the ulterior motive aspect I mentioned above. In other words, I just want to poke around with an idea that's f'ed up.