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Code Geass - Lelouch of the Rebellion Episode I - The Path to Awakening

Announcing Prince Lelouch vi Britannia,

17th heir to the Royal Britannian Imperial throne!

I heard Empress Marianne was killed inside of a Britannian palace.

There's no way terrorists could have just gotten in there!

Then, the real killers must have been...

Beware, my friend! You'll regret starting rumors like that around here!

And yet he seems so steadfast, even though his mother is dead!

But he has no path to the throne now.

And the Ashford family who backed them is finished, too.

And his sister, the princess?

I heard she was shot in the legs.

And that she'd lost her sight.

Hysterical blindness, though, right?

It's the same thing. She can't even be married off for political gain now.

Your Majesty! My mother has passed away!

What of it?

"What of it"?!

You sought an audience with the emperor of Britannia simply to tell me that?

Send in the next person! I have no time to babysit a child!

Father!

Yes, Your Majesty!

Why didn't you protect Mother?!

You're the emperor! The greatest man in this nation!

You haven't even visited Nunnally!

I have no use for that weakling!

Weakling?

That is what it means to be royalty!

Then I don't want to be your heir!

I've had enough of the fighting and the scheming over who will succeed you!

You are dead.

Yet you speak as though you've lived through multiple hardships to earn your keep.

It is I who put clothes on your back, a roof over your head, and food on the table. You are only an heir because I named you one.

In short, you have never actually lived!

Lelouch!

As you are dead, you have no rights.

I am sending you and Nunnally to Japan.

As prince and princess, you will serve as bargaining chips.

The Prime Minister's son is the same age as you.

Make him and those other idiots your puppets.

Each member of the royal family has a role they must play.

Your role, alongside Nunnally, will be to lay a foundation for Britannian presence in Japan.

Failure to do so means you won't have anywhere left to go in this world!

In 2009 a.t.b.,

the Holy Britannian Empire sent Prince Lelouch vi Britannia and Princess Nunnally vi Britannia

Kururugi Shrine

to live with Japanese Prime Minister Kururugi Genbu under the guise of studying abroad.

In other words, as hostages.

The island nation in the Far East which argued for its neutrality

and Britannia, the world's greatest superpower.

There was a dispute between the two sides over Japan's underground resources,

and the diplomatic tensions between them were deep-rooted.

"War won't break out so long as two members of the royal family are in Japan."

The Japanese citizens who shared this sentiment were proven wrong in one year's time.

In the deciding battle, the Britannian forces introduced the humanoid autonomous battle armored knight

known as the Knightmare Frame into actual combat.

As their power was far greater than anticipated,

the mainland defense line of the Japanese forces was completely broken by the Knightmares.

Japan became a dominion of the empire.

It was stripped of its freedom, its rights, and even its name.

Area 11.

That number became the new name of the defeated nation of Japan.

I swear...

Suzaku, I swear...

JIBUN WO

Once I change myself, the world will never be the same again

Sekai sae mo kaete shimae sou na

Shunkan wa itsumo sugu soba ni

The difficult part is taking that first step

Kakusenu iradachi to

I stand there deep in reflection,

unable to hide how angry I am at myself

Tachitsukusu jibun wo mitsume

"It's okay to struggle, wander, and get frustrated in order to get things done"

Mayoi nagara nayami nagara kuyami nagara kimereba ii sa

Kimi ga kureta kotoba hitotsu tomadoi wa kiesari

Talking to you helped put things into perspective for me

Karappo datta boku no heya ni hikari ga sashita

Light began shining down into my once empty room

As I look up, the sky clears up into a brilliant blue

Miageta oozora ga aoku sumikitte yuku

Tozashita mado wo hiraku koto wo kimeta

I'll open up my windows for once

Once I change myself, the world will never be the same again

Jibun wo sekai sae mo kaete shimae sou na

Shunkan wo kanjiru ima koko ni

One step out the door I go

(this guy has a new anime coming out in 2019 don't expect season 3 anytime soon tbqh)

(rip matt too)

RIP Kazunari Tanaka Tamaki's original VA 1967 - 2016

7 years later

Tokyo Settlement

Britannian Residence

This is alpha-3! Target is moving from delta-12 to delta-14! Moving at a speed of 80 kph!

CCP to all mobile units!

Declaring a code 3 from floor 5 through floor 2.

All units, take 2-8-8. I want the target intact!

This is footage of yesterday's terrorist bombing in Osaka.

Both the Japanese Liberation Front and Samurai Lineage have claimed responsibility for the act.

You're out of time.

From here on, I'd like it to be one move every 20 seconds.

Very well.

Hm? Has your substitute arrived?

I'm saved! Are things okay at school?

What's this? Students?

Hmph! A nobleman, huh?

I envy the young. They have so much time on their hands. So much time for regrets...

Your name?

Lelouch Lamperouge.

Whoa! Whoa! Isn't this unwinnable?

Rivalz, in how many minutes should we leave here in order to make our next class?

Um, if we really haul ass, about 20 minutes.

In that case, I'll ask you to drive safely on the way back.

I'll need 9 minutes. Owner, about yesterday's matter...

Understood. We'll discuss it.

Nine minutes?

You have 20 seconds per move.

More than enough.

Hm? You're starting with the king?

Goddammit! We finally got our hands on this thing!

And now we're screwed because Tamaki couldn't stick to Naoto's plan!

I love nobility!

Their pride ensures that they pay what they owe you.

Besides that, 8 minutes, 32 seconds is a new record!

Nobles make such tepid opponents.

Their privilege just make them parasites.

So, why not try one of the Elevens?

They're not like us Britannians.

How terrible.

These Elevens scare me!

Forgive the delay.

And now, an address by His Highness Prince Clovis, third prince of the Britannian Empire.

To my imperial subjects!

And of course, to the many Elevens who cooperate with us!

We're not Elevens! We're Japanese!

Do you not see? Right now, my heart is torn in half!

Into a heart filled with sadness and a heart filled with rage!

However, as ruler of Area 11, I will not allow terrorism of any kind!

The reason being that the battle we fight is a righteous one!

A righteous battle to protect the happiness of all!

That first move you made...

Why'd you start with the king?

If the king doesn't lead, how can he expect his subordinates to follow?

About that...

What?

Do you want to run a corporation or something?

No way.

Whoa! What the hell?!

Pay attention to the road!

Stop! Not that way!

Um... Was that our fault?

Control, the target has crashed at the abandoned V.O. Building construction site.

Hold it! The military's taking this over. General Bartley's command.

The general?!

We have to retrieve that thing at all costs.

What's...

Hey, Lelouch!

It looks like our energy line's been cut.

Right... Say, what's that?

Hey! Over here! Whoa! Nasty...

What, was it an accident?

Probably a drunk driver.

Idiot!

Hey, maybe someone should go help them.

All these fools!

Hey! Wait!

Look! The student rescue team has arrived!

Could somebody call the police or something?

Hey! Are you all right?!

Okay, look... I know it's the right thing to do,

but I wish he'd stop showing off this meaningless pride of his.

We're gonna be late for class now!

Nagata? Nagata!

Hey! Can you hear me in there?!

I've found you. My...

Where...?

Is someone down there?

Hey! Stop! I'm not...!

Is that what you call a hit-and-run?

Why don't they have a ladder on the inside, too?!

Warning!

Surrender now and you still have a chance to defend yourself in court!

Surrender at once!

The next rounds will hit you! Surrender at once!

They've called out the army! Now what?!

That's why I'm here, isn't it?!

It's dangerous to get out. Sounds like there's trouble out there.

Maybe I can use my cell phone to...

Can you enter the subway via the Azabu route?

Kallen! Let's use it here.

That'd mean a slaughter!

Yeah, you're right.

That woman...

Where are you, Lelouch? We've gotta get to school!

The target's moving from the settlement area to the ghetto.

Right! Corner them!

Yes, my lord.

A slash harken?!

A Knightmare!

Shit! These guys are actual terrorists!

You guys know full well how powerful this thing is!

The rest of you, back off. I'll handle this.

I don't know where you got that thing,

but an old Glasgow...

will never be able to stop this Sutherland.

Much less a damned Eleven who can't appreciate our Emperor's affection!

Kallen, we need to split up!

We can't both get killed! Run for it!

But...!

How simple minded.

What's wrong?! Dammit!

Secondhand junk!

Oh, ho! I like your spirit. However...!

I'm outside my cell phone's range.

This darkness and the road surface...

We must be speeding along the old subway lines.

They're headed for a ghetto somewhere.

Still... Okay, I've got it.

The conditions are clear.

I may not like army protection much, but if I give them a terrorist communicator...

Shinjuku-gyoemmae

Shinjuku 3-chome Yotsuya 3-chome

Aha!

Wh-Why do you know about it?!

Well, am I right?

Why, you...!

You overdid it.

The terrorists stole something you and Prince Clovis were working on secretly.

Retrieving it would be simple, but you want to sweep up their compatriots as well.

If you let the terrorists go, you'll find their hideout, too.

Congratulations! Your reasoning was spot on!

No, I just thought it was strange...

Enough!

So, what does A.S.E.E.C. want from all this?

I'm volunteering for cleanup duty!

Volunteering?

Yes. I want data.

So, what is it they stole, anyway?

A chemical weapon. In other words... Poison gas.

The terrorists are hiding inside the subway system.

Your mission is to find the weapon stolen by the terrorists.

Call in as soon as you spot them.

Recovery of the target will be handled by us in the royal guard.

You people may have the title of honorary Britannians now, but you were originally Elevens!

The stench of these monkeys should be familiar to you!

Here's your chance to show your loyalty to Britannia!

Yes, my lord!

N-No good...

Please, Ohgi... Find me!

4-0-4 has sighted the target.

Right! Prepare for recovery!

Are you with the military?

Enough with the killing!

Wait! I'm...

I can't believe you people would use poison gas!

Don't play dumb!

Hold on!

If there's any poison gas here, it was Britannia that made it, right?!

You're...

You don't want more deaths?!

Then obliterate Britannia!

Lelouch?

It's me, Suzaku.

You became a Britannian soldier?

And you? Don't tell me you're...!

What are you saying?!

It's... not poison gas?

Sorry. In all the confusion, I left my radio in my coat.

It's okay. The Glasgow's systems are usable. Anyway, were we right?

Yeah. I think it's poison gas, like our intel said.

And Nagata?

I haven't heard from him. Where is he?

Answer me, Suzaku. Poison gas? This girl?

But that's what we were told in the briefing!

Damn monkey!

Even an honorary Britannian doesn't have the authority to do what you've done!

But I was told this was poison gas!

You have no right to protest!

However, in reward for your great achievements, I'll be merciful.

Pvt. Kururugi, use this to execute the terrorist.

He's not a terrorist! He's a civilian who got caught up in this!

You little...!

That's an order! Didn't you swear your loyalty to Britannia?!

But...

But I can't.

What?

I won't do it.

I won't shoot a civilian. Not him.

Suzaku!

You look like a Britannian student, but it's just not your day.

After you've retaken the girl, kill the student!

Yes, my lord!

Goddamned... Brits...

Long live Japan!

They got away?! You call yourselves the royal guard?!

Forgive me, my lord.

The blast was mainly directed upwards, but the bedrock...

Do you understand why I only told you people about this?!

W-We'll continue the investigation!

The plan has moved to the next phase.

Bu-But, Your Highness!

What else am I to do?

If knowledge of her gets out, I'll be disinherited.

As Clovis, third prince of the empire, I order you!

Destroy the Shinjuku ghetto!

Why are the Britannians doing this?!

Dear, please!

Your enemies are garbage who can never become honorary Britannians!

Wipe out every last one of them!

Naturally.

Supervisor Jeremiah, General Bartley wants you to take command of Area 2...

He's got staff officers, right?

It's been ages since I've had this much fun on the front lines!

What the hell are you?!

This chaos is all your fault, isn't it?!

And Britannia...

They even killed Suzaku!

Not here?

It sounds like he's gone to the front line.

Even though we brought the Lancelot here?

What should we do?

We steamrolled our way in here, but we don't have a Devicer to use it.

Okay? Wait here.

Well?

Only looks like Elevens here, sir.

Hm...

You're sure the exit comes out here?

Yes, sir. It matches up with our map of the old city.

That jerk hung up on me!

An appropriate location for a terrorist to meet his end, isn't it?

You people!

Still, you did well for a student.

I'd expect no less from a Britannian!

However, your future ends right here.

Don't kill him!

Hey!

We were to bring her back alive if possible, but...

We'll tell our superiors the following.

"The royal guard found the terrorist hideout and wiped them out."

"However, the hostage had already been tortured to death."

What do you think, Mr. Student?

What is this?

Suzaku... And now this girl...

Is this the end for me?

With me not having done a single thing in my life...

You don't want it to end here, do you?

What's...?

You appear to have a reason for living.

The girl? It can't be!

If you had power, you could live?

I'll make a deal with you.

In exchange for power, you must make my one wish come true.

Accept this contract, and while you will live in the world of humans,

you will live unlike any other human.

Different logic, a different time, a different life...

The power of the king will isolate you.

If you are prepared for it...

Very well! I accept your contract!

Tell me, how should a Britannian who hates Britannia live?

Are you some kind of radical?

What's wrong? Why not shoot? Your opponent is just a student.

Or have you realized?

The only people who should kill are those prepared to die themselves!

What?!

Lelouch vi Britannia orders you!

All of you... Die!

Yes, Your Highness!

Fire!

Thanks.

What happened to the royal guard?!

What happened?! What's a Britannian student doing here?!

Answer me!

Answer me!

Come out of there. At once!

Who do you think you are?

I see. It doesn't work unless they see it directly.

My name is Alan Spacer. My father is a duke.

A duke!

My I.D. card's in my breast pocket.

After you confirm my identity, I ask for your protection.

Keep your hands up. I'll take out your I.D.

Now hand over your Knightmare to me.

Understood. Its number is XG2-IG2D4.

Very well.

I... What did I...?!

Having a bad day, are we?!

Lost your chance to go to heaven, Pvt. Kururugi?

Um... Where...?

Hm? Ah. Still in the Shinjuku ghetto.

With Prince Clovis near, it's probably the safest place there is.

This is what protected you, Suzaku.

It deflected the bullet from inside of your protective suit.

Is it valuable?

Y-Yeah...

Elevens say that gods live inside of objects, don't you? I guess this one...

Is Lelouch...

What's the situation?

It looks like the poison gas was released.

They say there have been massive casualties among the Elevens.

They don't seem to have found the perpetrators yet.

I see. Not yet...

Pvt. Kururugi, how much experience do you have in piloting a Knightmare Frame?

There's no way an Eleven would be made a knight.

What if you could?

Damned Britannians! How dare they?!

Kallen! The Glasgow can still move?!

It's all right! I'll play decoy!

Ohgi, you get the people here away!

We have to make sure the only ones caught are us in the resistance!

I know, but they've got us surrounded!

That's why you have no strength in your legs.

No, no. You sink when you get fat.

Because you snack, right?

I'll be fine. I burn up calories in practice, right?

But you eat extra for that.

Lulu? What have you been up to? Where are you now?

If you keep cutting class, you'll get held back...

Are you near a TV?

A TV?

Sorry. This is important.

Jeez...

Hang on. Sorry, can I change the channel?

Huh? To what?

The news. Is there anything about Shinjuku?

The news? Let's see...

Nothing on except stuff about traffic restrictions.

Why is it restricted?

Dunno. They're not saying anything special.

I see. They'll finish everyone off, then just release whatever story they want to.

You're gambling again, aren't you?

I told you before how dangerous that is!

Yeah, I know.

Oh, and tell my little sister I'm going to be late coming home. Bye.

As long as they're trying to suppress this information, it'll be hard for them to call in reinforcements.

In short, they have to work with the pieces they now have on the board.

Even so, surrounded like this, it'll be difficult to break through by myself.

And trying to seek protection carries its own risks.

How about you pay me back for dragging me into your fight?

That Glasgow, huh?

Only 30 minutes left!

The west entrance!

Use the train tracks to move over to the west entrance!

Who is this?! How do you know this code?!

It doesn't matter who I am!

If you want to win, then trust me!

Win?

Hey! What do I do now?

Pathetic Eleven...

What kind of hunt is this if you just run away?

Since you trusted me, you get to win.

Jump onto the train!

Gotcha!

You think you can get through that way?

If that's your plan, then...

You go after the Glasgow.

Yes, my lord!

What?!

F-Friendly fire?!

What's your unit?!

The enemy is the one-armed one!

Can it be... A terrorist?!

You... You son of a...!

You saved me! But how did you get a Sutherland?

What? Where did he...?

Hey! Kallen! What was with that radio message before?

Huh? He contacted you, too?

Yeah! Yoshida's group should be here soon, too...

You're the leader?

Huh? Yeah.

The cargo of the train that's stopped there is my gift to you.

They're tools for your victory.

If you wish to use them and win, then follow my orders.

There're more over here!

Here, too!

This is amazing! Let's hear what he has to say.

The woman in the Glasgow!

Y-Yes!

Stay where you are. That unit's going to be used to run decoy.

Understood.

Energy filler status?

About 15 minutes' worth.

Then load a new one in.

In ten minutes, I'll contact you with your next instructions.

This is kind of nerve-wracking.

Still, I need the determination to succeed.

I'm betting my life in this game, after all.

Hey, are you sure about this?

Their I.F.F.s have been stripped. You sure this isn't an enemy trap?

The other side has the total advantage in this war.

They don't need to set any traps!

You guys get to your assigned points, too...

P-1, can you move?

The fundamentals shouldn't be different from what you're used to.

Who are you? At least tell us your name.

I can't do that. What if these signals are being intercepted?

Anyway, enemy Sutherlands will be reaching you in 23 seconds.

Probably two of them.

Shoot them through the wall.

What's he talking about?!

Everyone, double-check your weapons.

Hey! Are you serious?!

Enemy spotted at point F-31.

A feint? The monkeys play at being human...

Have Lazlo squad proceed straight in!

Send in Eugen and Valerie! Have them strike from the rear!

3... 2... 1... Fire!

Wh-What?!

Sir Eugen and Sir Valerie, both lost!

An ambush?

An I.D. signal can be a double-edged sword.

Besides, if the terrorists follow my commands,

then I've virtually cleared the conditions here.

P-1, P-4, P-7!

Move 100 meters to the right and fire your slash harkens towards three o'clock.

All right! Do what the voice says, people!

Dammit, what else can we do?!

Aren't you moving yet, P-5?

Quit calling me that!

Enemies sighted moving towards G-28!

Send Lazlo squad... I mean, Glaube after them!

Is it possible the terrorists have gotten our forces' weaponry?!

Sir Glaube has ejected! Frame has been lost!

This failure is unacceptable!

Forgive me...

Hello there!

What is it?! We're in the middle of an operation!

Then it's time to deploy the A.S.E.E.C.'s special weapon.

This isn't the time!

R-2, fire anchor.

B-7, use U.N. Ordnance.

N-group, keep moving forward...

We just lost Lazlo squad!

Now! Bring up Quincy's squad!

Your Highness, that would break the encirclement!

Now then, the enemy has five options.

You may reinforce the gap with units from the ones guarding me.

We're certain that the enemy has his forces right here!

Are we breaking formation?

Well, now, they made an even stupider move than I expected.

Q-1, your map is accurate, right?

Right. For the old town.

All right, now send Bertz and the others in as well!

Mission number 3.

Surround them and concentrate our forces there!

You're ready for them?

The enemy's main force is where the center dot is!

Finish them!

What? The enemy isn't there?!

With this, I call check.

It worked, didn't it?!

I can do it! I can!

I can defeat Britannia!

Who... Who in God's name am I fighting?!

Lloyd!

Oh? Yes?

Can your toy beat them?

Your Highness... Please call it Lancelot.

Advanced unit weapon Z-0-1 Lancelot, now activating. Lancelot, activating.

Releasing hatch.

Z-0-1 Lancelot, stand by for activation.

Pallet extension, initiating.

Did you read the manual?

More or less.

Well done.

You scored in the top class in the simulator.

Look...

About what you said before...

It's possible, but the possibility is close to zero.

But it's not actually zero, right?

I'm afraid that's true.

Still, I don't want you doing anything reckless.

The new system doesn't have an escape mechanism installed.

Right. I understand, Miss Cécile.

This is it?

Right. The experimental weapon developed by us in the Advanced Special Envoy Engineering Corps.

Lancelot.

The world's first 7th generation Knightmare Frame.

All right then, Suzaku, shall we proceed with the initial start-up?

Initial start-up proceeding from phase 20.

Equipping energy filler.

Confirm pre-start. Energy filler now at normal output.

30 seconds to reach critical voltage.

Core luminous, shifting phase. Yggdrasil Drive...

Devicer, set up.

Confirming entry of Devicer to Z-0-1.

Individual I.D. registration, completed.

Confirm establishment of man-machine interface.

It's all going according to the data so far.

Status: All green. Status of back-up tactical bank, authorized.

Secondary confirmation given.

All systems go. Z-0-1 Lancelot, stand by for take off.

Lancelot... M.E. boost!

Take off!

Full throttle, right out of the gate, huh?

It's better than the manual said! With this...

Huh? What's that?

It doesn't look like a Suther...

This is B-group! Confirm signs of enemy!

Hm? Reinforcements? Real battle is different, isn't it?

Status?

Everyone ejected, but they took out four units in no time at all!

Number of enemies?

One! Just one!

I think it's a new model. Never seen anything like...

Hey! What happened?!

Why, you...

What? The bullets are bouncing off it?

Yeah! What do we do?!

Useless terrorists. How could they get beaten by one unit with the resources they have?

Dammit!

Good! I can do this! Thanks to Lancelot, I can stop this all at once!

N-4, N-5, hold it there!

When the rear units reach you, surround it.

Gotcha!

We can't stop this thing!

Hey! What's wrong?!

What is it? What's happening?

For heaven's sake.

Now I'll owe my older brother a debt I don't need.

Still, this is for the best.

P-1, what happened?!

Is the enemy... Is it really just one unit?!

If I stop all of the Knightmares, the battle will end!

Whatever it takes, I have to save Lelouch and that girl!

This thing? This is what's ruining my plan?!

You're the commander, aren't you?!

Just a pilot! How dare he?!

No choice! I have to get out of here!

Hey! I'm returning the favor!

This is it for me.

I have to remember that.

The most vital element in battle is the human one.

What is that monster?!

Damn him... He's just causing more damage for no reason!

He rescued someone in the midst of battle?

I don't mind giving you the tactical victory here. However...

Huh? He rescued someone?

So it would seem.

How strange of him.

Be careful of his operational time!

Yes, sir!

My, that boy makes an excellent piece of equipment.

Halt! Where's your I.D.?

This is Prince Clovis's personal transport!

At last, the checkpoint.

And you're as lightly guarded as I planned.

Planned?

Yes. Now, I'd like you to let me pass.

I see. Understood.

It's your fault this happened for opposing the Britannians!

What?! Why, you spineless coward!

Do you know how many people died because of this?!

Shut up! Do you know how many of us were captured or killed?!

Don't cry!

Ohgi, what about that guy we heard?

I don't know. He doesn't answer when I call. Maybe he's dead.

There, see?!

If you're gonna follow someone you don't even know,

we may as well have used the poison gas!

But...

Damn that Nagata!

So, this is where you Elevens scurried off to.

Prepare to fire!

Big brother!

Fire!

Attention, all forces!

Cease fire at once!

Cease fire?

In the name of Clovis la Britannia,

third prince and viceroy of Area 11, you are so ordered!

All forces, cease fire at once!

I shall allow no further fighting!

Satisfied?

Yes. Well done.

What now? A round of songs?

Or perhaps a nice game of chess.

That has a familiar ring.

Don't you remember?

You used to play chess with me.

Of course, I always won.

What?

Remember? At Aries Villa?

You... Who are you?!

It's been a long time, big brother.

Oldest child of the late Empress Marianne and 17th in line to the imperial throne.

Lelouch vi Britannia, at your service.

Lelouch?! But I thought...

That I was dead?

I have returned, Your Highness.

To change everything.

I... I'm so glad, Lelouch!

I heard you had died during the capture of Japan.

How's Nunnally doing?

You speak fluently when it's regarding the throne.

Mother held the title of Knight of Honor, but she was originally a commoner.

No doubt the other empresses held her in contempt.

Was it you?

Did you kill my mother under the pretense of a terrorist attack?

It wasn't me! I swear, it wasn't!

Then tell me what you know.

No one can lie to me now!

Who killed her?!

Schneizel, the second prince, and Cornelia, the second princess.

They know.

They're the ringleaders?

That's all that you know, huh?

It... It wasn't me, I swear! I didn't kill her! I didn't have her killed!

I understand.

However...

No, don't! We may have different mothers, but I'm still your brother!

Wake up, Lelouch!

You were asleep just now! Your hand stopped moving!

So? You don't have to beat me up about it!

It's punishment for ditching me before!

Yeah, that's right. What were you up to yesterday?

Uh, nothing...

All right, all right, all right!

I won't allow you to change the subject!

If we don't review the club activity budget now, there won't be a budget for anything, will there?

And if that happens...

The horseback riding club will be pissed off at us!

They'll come busting in here again!

Rivalz, can't you take being a student council member more seriously?

You should have reminded us about the deadline a day earlier.

I'd have preferred a day later. Then we'd have given up already.

Good idea. For now, at least.

Guts!

Casting your "Guts!" spell again?

Yup! Don't you want to work harder now?

A fake spell like that will never work.

I'll pretend it's working on me, Prez!

Good! A sound body leads to a sound mind, I see.

Well, we practice a lot, so...

That's not what I meant.

You're impressive.

I checked you out lately in the girls' bathroom.

You're filling out nicely on the top and bottom, aren't you?

Oh, ho?

Wh-What are you talking about, you pervert?!

That ex-bureaucrat's response is tepid at best.

You mean Gen. Bartley?

The murderer broke into high-security areas twice.

Such a perfunctory inspection won't find him!

Margrave Jeremiah, now that Prince Clovis is dead, we Purebloods can...

Let me call the shots.

Wait till I've gotten everyone on our side.

Kallen! It's been ages!

Are you okay?

Sophie's been worried about you.

You're okay now?

Yes, although I can't strain myself.

If I take too much time off, I'll never be able to keep up with everyone.

Whatcha looking at, my dear Lelouch?

Might you have a crush on her?

Just thinking this is a rare event.

She hasn't been here since the term started.

Kallen Stadtfeld.

There we go!

I hear she isn't well.

She was barely in school last year, too.

Still, her grades are at the top of the class.

Since she's a daughter of the Stadtfeld family, she's got wealth and a gentle disposition.

Man, you have high standards!

She's a touch too sheltered, if you ask me.

A bee! There's a bee!

Kallen, run!

Hurry and run!

What's a bee doing in here?

I wonder if there's a hive nearby.

Oh, this pisses me off!

I wish I didn't have to act like a freaking invalid!

Crap! He saw me!

C-Can I help you?

Answer my questions.

Okay.

Were you the pilot of that Glasgow in Shinjuku yesterday?

Yes.

Why are you a terrorist?

Because I'm Japanese. Although I am technically half-Britannian.

A half-breed?!

But why go that far?

Um... Did you want something?

No. I'm through here.

Right. Just to be sure...

Don't say anything about what happened in Shinjuku.

What do you mean "in Shinjuku"?

What makes you mention that?

Return to the classroom.

Only if you answer that question!

It's not working?! What's going on here?!

What shall we do? He may be late again tonight.

I'll wait. He said we'd eat dinner together.

Here, it's all done.

A bird?

Right. It's a crane.

Amazing. Japanese people are so skillful!

Miss Nunnally?

Sorry I'm so late.

Welcome home, big brother!

Welcome home, sir.

I'm home, Nunnally. Sayoko.

As you already know, the project was a complete failure.

Consequently, I am disbanding this research center.

Wha...?! But...!

I've set up a place in Narita for you.

Move everything out there.

While none of us remember doing so,

the fact is that I and the other staff officers left Prince Clovis on his own.

I'll very likely be recalled to the homeland to take responsibility for that.

Think of the repercussions if His Majesty also learns that this experiment has proceeded without his knowledge.

Understood, sir! We'll make preparations as fast as we can!

Sayoko was just teaching me about origami.

When you fold a piece of paper over and over,

you can make birds and boats and all sorts of things!

Uh-oh.

You really don't have to talk so fast.

I'm not going anywhere.

Thank you, big brother.

You're very welcome.

I'm so glad.

You sort of scared me last night.

Did I? Sorry. I had something to think about.

So...

They say if you fold a thousand cranes, your wish comes true.

So, if you have anything to wish for...

Oh, no. Not me.

And you, Nunnally? Do you wish for anything?

I wish the world was a gentle place.

When you can see again, I'm sure it will be.

Really?

I promise.

That's right.

There are few futures which are open to us.

While they may be sheltering us here,

will the Ashford family always be there to back us up?

Our fate is to be either political tools or the prey of other people's conspiracies.

I have to make a world where Nunnally can live happily.

Sayoko taught me about this before.

It's how the Japanese make a promise.

Cross my heart, hope to die, eat a thousand needles if I lie.

I swear!

Now I'm scared! I may have to eat a thousand needles someday!

Uh-huh! So you'd better not be lying.

So, how's life at your dear old school?

Stifling.

I had history class yesterday.

Look, maybe I should head back to you.

The army's on high alert right now.

Stay there and let things cool down.

But what about the voice on the radio?

You can't go looking for a voice. Besides...

Naoto would be happy that you're a student again.

First of all, there was the education of the aristocracy.

By concentrating on the ruling class with intensive education and training,

a superior breed of ruler was produced.

It's similar... Or is it?

The second point was speed.

No, I don't remember the voice well enough to be sure.

All right, that will do.

With the ascension of Henry the 9th, son of the great Elizabeth the 1st, the golden age of...

All I gave her was the knowledge that I know about Shinjuku. However...

If he knows who I really am...

Then as soon as possible...

I need to take care of him.

And the research center?

It was transferred to Narita last night.

I see.

Forgive me, Your Highness.

Gen. Bartley!

What's wrong?

Sir, the Purebloods sent a message saying they'll take control.

What? Are they planning a coup?

Do you understand our determination now?!

B-But I told you...!

You don't remember?

You still cling to that pathetic excuse of yours?!

Ask the others if you want a testimony!

Ducking the blame! You're a disgrace!

I won't allow you to remain at His Highness's side any longer!

I never knew there was any place like this in the school.

It's the club house for use by the student council.

It was built large enough to host a formal dance.

What did you want to talk about?

There it is!

Found it! Found it! Look, it's this, right?

Ah! That's it! The experiment data.

Oh, man... My back hurts now.

Did you find it?

I'm through on my end, so why don't we start?

Whoa! Amazing!

Way to go, Milly!

Please, you can compliment me more!

Um... What is all this?

Didn't you bring her here because you knew?

It's because we're letting Kallen into the student council.

My grandfather asked us to.

The school principal did?

Yeah. He says it would be hard for her to participate in regular club activities because of her health problems.

Oh! I'm Milly, the council president. How do you do?

Oh. Uh, it's a pleasure to meet you.

I'm Rivalz, the secretary.

If there's anything you don't understand, just ask me.

I'm Shirley, and I'm also in the swim club. Nice to meet you!

And... I'm Nina.

Um, uh, a pleasure.

Um, excuse me, Shirley, but could you put these on the table for me?

Oh, thanks, Nunna!

Nunnally. You, too?

This is Lelouch's little sister.

I'm in the middle school group, so I'm not in the student council.

That's okay. You're an associate member, right?

Right.

It's a pleasure to meet you, Kallen.

It's a pleasure for me, too.

Urgent news!

Viceroy Clovis has passed away!

I repeat: Viceroy Clovis has passed away!

This is footage of the press conference held by acting consul Jeremiah Gottwald at the state office.

Prince Clovis has passed away while fighting for peace and justice against the Elevens!

We all must push down our sorrow and carry on his will!

We've just received new information.

The man suspected of the murder has been captured.

According to the report, the man arrested is an honorary Britannian.

Pvt. Suzaku Kururugi.

The suspect is a former Eleven.

Do you know anything about this weapon, Suzaku Kururugi?

It was the one used to assassinate Prince Clovis.

The barrel striations confirm this.

I also took the liberty of investigating.

You're the son of Japan's last prime minister, aren't you?

You had plenty of motive!

There's been a mistake! I've never seen that gun in my life!

Your fingerprints showed up on it.

You're also suspected of murdering members of the royal guard.

Admit it.

Do it now and you'll be judged as an honorary Britannian instead of as an Eleven.

I didn't do it!

That was Suzaku they mentioned on the news, wasn't it?

Yeah. It sounds like Suzaku's still alive.

We've been apart since the war ended.

Even we...

Big brother?

What?

That news report wasn't true, was it?

It wasn't.

Suzaku would never do anything like that. There must have been some kind of mistake.

Yes... It must be.

Right. Anyway...

Good night, Nunnally.

We've lost our most essential part.

Isn't there anything we can do?

I wish.

We can't get a replacement pilot for love or money,

and even if we could, they wouldn't get readings like he did.

I mean do something to release Suzaku!

He's an honorary Britannian, right?

Since Gen. Bartley's disgrace, the Purebloods have been in control of the military.

Really?! The mystery voice from Shinjuku contacted you?

I don't think it's that Lelouch kid.

With his little sister's condition, he'd have no time to help terrorists.

I see.

Then that voice must belong to someone else.

What did he want?

He asked if we were interested in saving Suzaku Kururugi.

Saving him would help our team grow, but...

His Highness's memorial program was handled very well.

A bit too weepy for my tastes, but...

Your Excellency, the masses enjoy a tearjerker.

Spoken like a true TV man. Still, I acknowledge your skills.

You did well in the short time you had.

One would almost think you were expecting His Highness to die.

I'm afraid it's quite common to have memorial programs prepared for important people.

For me as well?

After this, we may make one for you, Your Excellency.

Meaning I wasn't important enough to rate one until now.

How honest of you!

I'm afraid so.

Feel like joining the army? We have a need for information officers.

I have to admit that I'm not up to that job. It's not for me.

You prefer a civilian network? No matter. I have another favor to ask of you.

Tomorrow night, Suzaku Kururugi will be transferred to his court-martial.

Let's get a lot of patriotic Britannians to line the roadside.

It's helpful that you catch on so quickly.

Be sure his face can be seen clearly in the convoy.

Lord Jeremiah, there are some among the Elevens

who have made Pvt. Kururugi out to be a hero.

Some groups may even be thinking of freeing him.

I'll be providing security personally in my Sutherland.

If any troublemakers show up, I'll execute them on the spot!

Attention all passengers.

If you see a suspicious item aboard this train, please report it at once via the nearest intercom.

Hello?

Face forward and look to your right.

What do you see?

The Britannians' city.

A stolen city, built on our sacrifices.

Now look left.

I see our city.

The city made by Britannia squeezing us dry.

Good answer.

All right, come to the forward car.

Was it you?

This isn't a trap, is it?

Tell us! Was it you in Shinjuku? Was the cease-fire order your doing, too?

Hey! Say something!

Well? What were your impressions of this tour of the settlement?

Tour?

Hey, it couldn't have been this joker!

I wanted you to have a true appreciation of both the settlement and the ghetto!

Yes, there's a difference between us and the Britannians!

A desperate difference!

That's why we fight as the resistance!

You're wrong.

Terrorism will not defeat Britannia!

Defeat?

Terrorism is merely a childish nuisance.

What was that?! Are you saying we're just kids?!

Don't mistake your enemy. It isn't the Britannian people, but Britannia itself!

What you need to fight is a war!

Without involving the civilians!

Make up your minds! Take the path of righteousness!

Don't be absurd! It's easy to say whatever you want!

As if we could trust someone who won't even show us his face!

She's right! Take off the mask!

Yeah. Will you show us your face or not?

Very well. I'll show you.

However, what I'll show you won't be my face, but rather my power!

If I show you that the impossible is possible,

you'll trust me a little, won't you?

Any moment. It'll be any moment now!

Just look at the crowds lining the route.

All of them, waiting!

Waiting for the man accused of killing Prince Clovis!

Waiting for honorary Britannian Suzaku Kururugi to pass by!

Waiting for the former Eleven!

They're anxious to see him!

Camera 5's slow.

Charles, have you got your crowd set up?

Huh? The studio? Let 'em wait.

There's no delay. Everything's going as planned.

Here he comes...

I... I can see him! It's Kururugi, the suspect!

Suzaku Kururugi will be here soon!

There, you see?

What a sham. I'm as corrupt as any of them.

Murderer! Scum! Damned Eleven! We want our prince back!

Voices of resentment! Voices of anger, growing louder!

Voices giving proof of the love the prince's people had for him!

Righteous voices which judge the terrorist!

Suzaku!

Margrave Jeremiah, whose personal efforts helped to settle this case,

will be directing the trial as acting consul.

There's no way just the three of them can do this!

That's right. I don't need a path to fall back upon.

Acting Consul Jeremiah!

What is it?

Vehicle approaching the main highway from Third Street.

We let it pass as instructed, but...

Do you think your target is a terrorist vehicle?

Well, sir... It's Prince Clovis's car.

The prince's?!

This guy's a joker. Never mind. Let him through to us!

All forces, halt!

They stopped! They really did!

Heh! It's a coincidence!

But he said Jeremiah would do that because he likes being the center of attention...

Coincidence!

No stop was scheduled here.

Could there have been some sort of accident?

This is site 5! There's a vehicle approaching them!

It... It's Prince Clovis's personal transport!

Impossible! He's coming straight at them!

Can you see it? It's headed towards you!

What's he planning?

Will they really buy this fake?

Get out, you who dare to spoil His Highness's transport!

I am... Zero!

Zero?

Wh-Who is this person?!

This man calling himself Zero is standing in front of the convoy!

What is all this?!

What's he doing?!

We currently have no info about the situation.

Who is this man calling himself Zero?!

Zero? As in nothing?

Is he an Eleven?

Suzaku... Now to return the favor.

Had enough, Zero? Your little show is at an end!

Now, first you can remove that mask.

What the...!

Lord Jeremiah, that's...!

Yes, Jeremiah.

As you never saw what was in this thing, you assume this is a poison gas capsule.

No! That's just...

Can all of you watching TV now see this?

It's some sort of device, although its purpose is unclear.

Let's keep watching and see if this assumed terrorist explains.

You... You bastard...

He's taken every Britannian here hostage!

Without them even knowing they're hostages!

You'll shoot me? I think you know what'll happen if you try.

Unit 6, bring up the sound!

And get the camera in closer! Right in his face!

But sir, this is dangerous!

Fucking amateur!

Very well. Your demands?

An exchange. This for Suzaku Kururugi.

Absurd!

This man is charged with high treason for the murder of Prince Clovis!

I can't hand him over!

No, you're mistaken, Jeremiah.

He isn't the murderer.

The man who killed Clovis... was me!

What?! It can't be! Seriously?!

I don't believe it!

The real killer!

He claims to be the real culprit!

So, where does this leave the currently imprisoned Pvt. Kururugi?!

He's gone too far! We can't escape!

It's hopeless now!

For a single Eleven, you'll save the lives of many precious Britannians.

I don't think it's such a bad deal for you.

He's playing this whole thing like it's a show!

He's mad, I tell you!

He mocks us by disguising this truck as His Highness's! Make him pay!

Are you sure about this? You want the public to know about Orange?

What's Orange?

Beats me.

If I die, it'll all go public. If you don't want that to happen...

What are you talking about? What are you saying?!

Let us go with all your might. Let the prisoner go too!

Hmph! Understood!

Give them the prisoner!

Lord Jeremiah, what did you just say?!

Give them the prisoner!

Should we?

But...

Let them have him! Nobody will interfere!

Why would you make a deal like this?!

Lord Kewell! This is an order!

I can't tell from here what happened,

but it looks like Suzaku Kururugi's release has been arranged!

Who the hell...?

I didn't expect they'd allow you to speak.

If they get away, we'll be disgraced!

Zero, it's time.

Then we'll talk later.

You cowardly Elevens! Lord Jeremiah, why?!

I told you not to interfere!

They jumped?! They must have accomplices!

It worked! Now we can...

Fools! You thought you'd escape from amidst our guards?!

Lord Kewell!

Will you follow my orders or not?!

Any further actions will result in punishment!

Is this clear?! I'll say this to all units!

Let them go with all your might!

I didn't think he'd really save him.

Who is this guy?

It's bull! How many times can a bluff like that work?!

But you've gotta hand it to him.

Huh?

Who else but he could have pulled that off?

Even the Japan Liberation Front couldn't do this.

Or at least, I can't do it.

We all thought that war with the Britannians was impossible.

But maybe, with him, it's possible.

Looks like they treated you very roughly.

Now you know what they're really like.

Britannia is rotten.

If you want to change the world, then join me!

Did you... Is it true that you killed Prince Clovis?

This is war.

It's natural to kill an enemy commander.

And the poison gas? And taking those civilians hostage?

Just a bluff I used for the exchange.

As a result, nobody was killed.

The results? Right... That's all that matters to you.

Join me.

The Britannia you serve is a worthless nation.

Maybe that's true. However...

However, I can change it into a worthy nation!

From within Britannia!

Change it?

I think the ends are just as worthless if the means to them are wrong!

Wait! Where are you going?!

My court-martial begins in an hour.

Are... Are you mad?!

That trial is set up just to find you guilty!

The prosecution, the judge, the defense!

Even so, those are the rules.

But you will die!

I don't care.

You're being stupid!

An old friend used to tell me all the time that I was being stupid.

I guess it's a personal fault.

I want to bring you in, but you'd probably just end up killing me if I tried now.

If I'm going to die, I want to do it for the sake of everyone.

Even so... Thank you.

For saving me.

Yes, it seems we've gotten word from the suspect, Kururugi.

I thought Zero broke him out of captivity.

However, now that the original charges against him have been thrown into question,

it's possible Pvt. Kururugi will now be found innocent and acquitted.

Thank goodness.

For a legal interpretation of this, let's...

Sayoko?

I'm home.

Welcome back, Lelouch.

Welcome home, big brother!

From your appearance, can I assume you ate out tonight?

I was worried!

I was wondering if you were caught up in the uproar that man Zero caused.

I tried calling you, but you didn't answer.

Earth to big brother? C.C. came to see you and you haven't even said anything to her.

C.C.?

You have such an odd friend here. Imagine, only going by her initials!

Yeah...

She isn't your girlfriend, is she?

Our relationship involves a promise he made for the future. Right?

For the future? You mean marriage?

No! No, it's not like that.

It's like, um... She's kidding!

I hate when you say that.

Who are you?!

Didn't you hear? She said my name is C.C.

Not that! You're...

Supposed to be dead?

So, do you like the power that I gave you?

As I thought. It was you.

Dissatisfied?

No, I'm grateful.

It's allowed me to drastically advance my schedule.

Schedule?

My schedule for obliterating Britannia.

I had assumed I'd have to wait a bit longer before I could make my move.

You think you can destroy it? Just with that power?

I'd intended to do it without this power.

Just as I expected. This guy's fascinating...

What will you do now? The military must be after you.

Only a small part of the military.

But just hiding normally should be enough.

I'll just have to make do here.

Hey! You expect to stay here?!

A real man would sleep on the floor.

That's not what I meant!

My being caught would be trouble for you as well, correct?

It's dangerous for us to stay together!

If I camp out in the open, I'll get arrested.

This is about what's convenient for me, not you!

I hate stubbornness!

You obviously aren't bothered by much, are you?

Anyway, how did you survive? What's your story?

And what about that contract you mentioned...

Goodnight, Lelouch.

Code R?

Yes.

The project Prince Clovis and Gen. Bartley intended to present to the Emperor.

Oh, the thing they disguised as poison gas.

Why were they waiting to present it to him?

It had special powers, so they wanted to uncover its mystery first.

Schneizel...?

What of Code R?

Reported dead after the Shinjuku incident.

Then only Bartley knows what happened?

So, what's the story behind Orange?

What?

For somebody who won't answer questions, you sure ask a lot of them.

If you don't wish to answer them, you don't have to. Just as I don't.

Orange was just something I made up.

However, the more they may claim to be like-minded comrades,

the easier it is to divide them by the thorns of suspicion.

The whole world's looking for you.

Because of you, the world is moving.

Lelouch, is this what you wanted to see?

No. This uproar is simply a means to an end.

The world is destined for even greater chaos.

Pvt. Suzaku Kururugi, case number 107 of the Area 11 military forces.

In the matter of your involvement in the murder of Prince Clovis, you are hereby set free due to lack of evidence.

What brought this on out of the blue?

Out of the way, please!

Look out below!

Um, you aren't hurt, are you?

Forgive me! I didn't think there was anyone below me!

Um, that's okay.

I wasn't expecting a girl to come falling down on me, either.

Oh, my!

Is something wrong?

Yes! Something is wrong!

We're running late. I hope he's still waiting.

But was he really released?

They had no evidence.

Well, there was also the incident with Zero...

Huh? Why's he...?

I used my Geass to have her mark the wall every day.

Geass?

This power I have. I heard it when we made our contract.

You're testing how long it lasts?

I need to know the specs of this weapon, don't I?

Don't act too selfish, or else...

Do you think it would work on me?

Relax. You and I are partners in crime.

I won't do anything to endanger us.

To think I'd return to the homeland like this!

I wish I'd never involved the damned girl!

To use my Geass, I have to have direct eye contact with the subject.

Effective range is approximately 270 meters.

I can only use it once per person.

It also appears that the subject has no memory of events

before, during, or after the power is used.

I believe this is due to damage caused by the Geass interfering with the subject's cerebrum.

And if it's an optical signal, I can reflect it as well.

You've investigated it a lot in the short time you've had it.

My opponent is an empire which controls 1/3 of the entire world.

There's no such thing as being too careful.

I'd understand if you were an Eleven, but you're Britannian, aren't you?

This opponent may be too large and strong to fight with just a Geass.

Is it good to be strong?

What?! Euphy is a princess?

But where is her security detail?!

I think in this case, that would be you.

So, would you call this a date?

Not at all! She just asked me to entertain her.

Suzaku! Look! It's a cat!

Yes! Right away!

Wait, he really didn't know?

She was a student up until a few days ago.

If Her Highness Princess Cornelia hadn't been appointed the new viceroy,

she would probably still be in Britannia.

Listen, Euphy, the distinction is necessary between sisters like ourselves.

While we're here, I shall call you Sub-Viceroy Euphemia. Understood?

Yes. I understand.

Now then, your report?

Of course. We've arranged a welcome party for Your Highness, and...

Sloppy. Senile. Corrupt.

What about Zero?! Capture the enemy of the Empire!

Get Zero!

Your Majesty, his remains have arrived.

I was talking with Clovis just now.

Our plan must proceed. At once...

I'll be joining you all here at Ashford Academy starting today.

I'm Suzaku Kururugi.

Why's an Eleven here?!

He was a suspect in Prince Clovis's murder!

But the teacher said it was a false arrest!

Even so, he seems kinda suspicious, doesn't he?

You don't think he's a terrorist, do you?

Hm?! Uh...

Of course not.

Even the school can confirm that.

An Eleven, here...

He's an honorary Britannian.

But that's the same thing.

We shouldn't just be scared of him.

If we talk to him, we can see what he's like!

You tend to come on a little strong.

It's been seven years since we used that signal.

"Let's talk in the attic," right?

Yeah.

I'm so glad you're okay.

Thanks to you. If you hadn't protected me then...

I was just returning the favor. From seven years ago.

What about that girl? The one in the capsule!

We were separated during the fighting.

Wouldn't you know more about her?

No. It seems like only the royal guard knew anything about her.

I see.

And your name... Do I still call you Lelouch?

Since the records list my former identity among the dead,

I go by the name Lelouch Lamperouge now.

I see.

And you? What happened at your court-martial?

And why did you enroll in this school?

I'm just as surprised!

I had no idea you were here. You see...

Someone arranged for me to get a proper investigation.

They said that a 17-year-old should be in school.

This hand!

Thank heaven.

I knew it. You're all right!

It's been a long time, Nunnally.

You'll stay the night, won't you, Suzaku?

Suzaku's a student at the school now.

So you can visit him all the time now.

Really?!

I have work to do for the military, though, so it can't be every day.

You... You're still in the military?

It's all right.

I've been assigned to an engineering unit, so it's not that dangerous.

I see. An engineering unit, huh?

Hold on, I'll help you.

You just sit down.

Unlike seven years ago, we're your hosts now.

You've really mellowed since then.

And you've gotten a lot rougher.

Indeed!

Didn't I tell you to stay in my room?

Are you sure about this? He's the Britannian soldier from Shinjuku, isn't he?

He's all right. He's...

He's... my friend.

And now an address by His Royal Majesty,

the 98th emperor of the Holy Britannian Empire.

All men... are not created equal!

Some are born swifter.

Some more beautiful.

Some are born to poor parents,

while others are born sick and feeble!

In birth, in upbringing, in abilities, all humans are different.

Yes, that is why people discriminate against each other!

And so people fight! They struggle! And in doing so, they progress!

Hatred, envy, jealousy, isolation...

Various negative emotions turn into energy.

Inequality is not wrong!

It is equality which is wrong!

What of the E.U., which made equality a right?

Mob rule by the most popular!

Or the Chinese Federation, which equalized the distribution of wealth?

A nation of lazy dullards!

But not our beloved Britannia!

We fight! We compete! We continue to constantly evolve!

Britannia alone moves forward!

Advancing into the future!

And so it is, even with the death of my son, Clovis.

It is proof that Britannia will continue to evolve.

Fight on!

Compete, steal, acquire, and dominate!

And in the end, the future shall be ours!

All hail Britannia!

All hail Britannia! All hail Britannia! All hail Britannia!

All hail Britannia! All hail Britannia!

All hail Britannia! All hail Britannia!

So, this is Lelouch's enemy...

All hail Britannia!

What's wrong? Hurry inside!

As of now, this will be our hideout.

So, you think it's a good idea for you to join up with us?

Yes. We're comrades, after all.

Holy cow!

What is this?

How did you manage to get this?

I asked to a rather licentious nobleman to let me have it for free.

You asked for it? Just like that?

It's all right. No strings attached.

About the Orange incident...

Sorry to bring it up.

Is it true you can't remember anything about when Suzaku Kururugi was taken from us?

I don't expect you to believe me.

No, it's just... I also have a blank spot in my memory of the Shinjuku incident.

What?

When I regained my senses, my Sutherland had been stolen.

But right before the hole in my memory,

I recall running into a boy wearing a student uniform.

You think the student did it?

I can't remember his face, but it may be worth checking into.

A Britannian...

He looks too proud to be a spy. Is he a radical?

Wonderful, isn't it? So many people want to serve under Zero.

It was simpler than I thought it'd be.

"While I hate the Britannians, I can't approve of terrorism."

That's the prevailing view of most Elevens.

In short, Elevens support Zero for the most part.

Which in turn makes it easier for us to operate as a group.

It's a big help that the civilians don't report on our activities.

Some group called "Kyoto" is offering to send us Knightmares, too.

And the number of informants has been increasing quickly, as well.

The Japanese can't resist a stampede.

Give them a chance to do some good, and away they go.

Hence why you're running around like vigilantes?

Well, everyone loves vigilantes, don't they?

That's not the face of a vigilante who fights for the people.

You think not?

I was demoted, just like you were.

That's why we'd like to ask for your help.

We have no intention of letting things end like this, and we suspect you don't, either.

Well, who can say?

We have a clue about Zero!

Ashford Private Academy.

I want to check out a male student there.

I think he's working with Zero.

We're going to the Narita Mountains for military duty. In the meantime...

Narita?

Isn't that where rumors say the Japan Liberation Front's headquarters are located?

You may be a bit too clever for your own good.

You overestimate me.

Lulu?

Huh?

How can I help you, miss?

Oh, sorry, wrong store.

I thought I saw a friend.

So odd.

That's the third time this happened.

Incredible!

These are Glasgows, right?

They're a Japanese customized version called a Burai.

I've never seen these before!

This resistance group has some serious power!

It wasn't easy to join either.

So, that makes us the elite, huh? The elite!

I can't wait!

Those guys from Kyoto sent us this too?

This thing is a completely Japanese Knightmare!

The Guren Mk-II...

Did you read the manual?

The radiant wave surger sounds like an incredible weapon!

I love it!

The big shots in Kyoto are recognizing the Black Knights!

Excuse me!

How do you use this equipment?

Oh, hang on! I'll be right over there!

Newbies. What are you gonna do?

I expect it from Tamaki, but now Inoue and the others are acting like this is a party?

Kyoto is backing multiple resistance groups, aren't they?

Yes, which means we've finally made it in.

No, you're wrong there, Kallen.

This is merely a test for us.

Even thinking of it like that, this is still incredible!

You're an optimist.

What's...?

The Guren Mk-II is yours now, Kallen.

Mine?! But we have a lot more people now!

And we need the Guren's defenses to protect you...

You're our ace pilot.

I'm just the commander. I can make do in a Burai.

But you're our only ace to play during a battle.

Yes, sir.

Zero, you got a second?

We've got some weird intel here. It's from that Britannian applicant.

It may be a trap to draw us out.

It'd be risky to try contacting him directly, even through back channels.

But this news is too big to ignore. What should we do?

This weekend, we're going hiking.

We are?

To the Narita Mountains.

Sector 5, nothing to report.

Right, the next scheduled report will be in two hours.

Of course there's nothing to report!

This area's totally under the Japan Liberation Front's control. No one can just...

Zero!

Relax, I just came to talk.

All you have to do is ignore all unusual activity out here.

Sure, no problem!

Come on, it's your turn!

Don't be in such a rush! We're supposedly on duty, you know!

I've confirmed the signal from Zero. We're now moving to the way point.

Military training, right?

With only Zero in another location?

Maybe we'll dig a hot spring.

Is that why we brought those excavators? Hell, I'm all for it then.

Cornelia, at last, this day has come.

We're certain that the Japan Liberation Front's headquarters are in this area.

We've already split four battalions into seven units and hidden them.

All we need to do is wait for the viceroy's signal, then we'll surround them in one move and wipe them out.

And no enemies will show up outside of the encirclement line, will they?

You mean Zero?

Have no fear.

As the operation starts, we'll be blocking off the surrounding highways and mountain roads as well.

And we have reserve units.

If Zero is stupid enough to show up, that'll be the end for him.

C.C., what are you doing here?!

I said that I'd protect you, didn't I?

Oh, so now you're my guardian?

Lelouch, why are you Lelouch?

I don't have time to discuss philosophy.

You changed your family name to Lamperouge,

but kept Lelouch as your personal name.

How soft. You can't let go of the past.

Well, C.C. is going too far the other way, isn't it? It's not a human name.

Lelouch, do you know why snow is white?

Because it's forgotten what color it's supposed to be.

Viceroy, it's time.

Right. Commence operation!

The Japan Liberation Front.

Time has not been kind to you.

You don't even know what to do with yourselves anymore.

Now you and your dream of a great nation shall fall and rot to nothingness.

An enemy attack?!

The Britannian forces have the Narita Mountains completely encircled!

We've already counted over 100 units!

It's begun.

Wha! You've got... You've gotta be kidding, Zero!

Those guys coming in have the area totally surrounded! There's no way out!

We've already been cut off!

The only way to survive now is to fight.

Fight? With the Britannians?

Fight them head-on?! Even though we're surrounded?!

Besides, we'd be facing Cornelia's forces!

They're way stronger than anyone we've fought so far!

Correct. It'd be a miracle if we win this.

Zero, what are you saying?!

Even messiahs need to perform miracles to be acknowledged!

Which means we have to produce a miracle of our own, don't we?

Now look, miracles don't come cheap!

I knew it was nuts to make you our leader! It should be me!

Our retreat path has already been cut off.

If you think you can win without me, then someone shoot me. Anyone!

Since you've joined me, you've had two choices.

Either live with me, or die with me!

The main enemy force should be coming out any time now.

We're switching to E.C.C.M. mode. Link up on channel alpha-four!

The enemy... What are they called again?

Burais, sir.

Right. Just watch out for those Glasgow rip-offs!

Yes, my lord!

So, they turned this whole mountain into a fortress.

Your Highness, please fall back!

Guilford, don't treat me like some dainty flower.

Princess Cornelia!

It can't be! Cornelia?!

Don't panic! Take out their leader!

Insolent worms!

Very well then. I'll cover you from the rear.

Well?! Cornelia is here! Is there no one who will challenge me?!

What's wrong? Challenge me and try to take me down!

Fine! Do what you want!

Right. You're our leader.

Thank you. I appreciate it.

Too fragile.

The enemy seems to be concentrated over here. This may be the target!

Split up!

No good! Our second attack wave has had no effect!

Is that Darlton up there?

So, that's where the main enemy base is?

All right. We'll secure this position here.

Are you sure about that?

I've no interest in stealing achievements from my subordinates.

Send the reserve force to back up Darlton! Looks like he'll be getting another medal.

Impressive as always, Cornelia. A very logical deployment.

Weren't the reserve units supposed to form up around Gen. Darlton?!

Right, but our unit is to secure Viceroy Cornelia's rear line.

Rear line?! That's the furthest you can get from the battlefield!

How am I supposed to clear my name here?!

Signal lost!

No response from sector 3!

Maj. Tanaka's been killed!

Kuroda and Kurata are also gone!

What about Sakamoto?!

If only...

If only Tohdoh were here, then the divine wind would blow!

We'd have another Miracle of Itsukushima!

Don't you think you're going a little overboard, Tohdoh?

Asahina, Chiba! Prep the Burai Customs for deployment!

Tell Urabe and Senba behind us to do the same.

They've blocked traffic all around Narita.

They've already begun to attack!

With this, the resistance's strength in Area 11...

Is finished!

Right! All preparations are complete!

Black Knights, prepare to move out!

Dammit, we have no choice!

I don't wanna die!

We'll make a miracle happen!

Yeah! We have Zero with us!

We Black Knights are going to launch a surprise attack on the Britannians from the mountain summit!

On my orders, charge down to point three!

The operation's objective is the capture of Cornelia, second princess of Britannia!

Our breakthrough route will be opened by the Guren Mk-II!

Kallen! Use penetrating electrode number 3!

Settle things with one blow, got it?

Right!

Output, confirmed. Radiant wave surger, maintaining level status.

Induction!

It worked!

What's happening?!

Is this an earthquake?!

Right now?!

What the...?!

What's...?

Impossible! A giant landslide like this is...!

Darlton and Alex's units are getting wiped out!

Climb! Get to higher ground!

Sitrep!

We're still trying to confirm!

Your Highness, pull back! You're in danger there!

It's even more destructive than I anticipated.

We did succeed in isolating Cornelia's unit,

but perhaps I should have been a bit more precise.

Should I have consulted my physics teacher?

Or perhaps I should ask Nina to help me with calculating probability.

New enemy force confirmed moving in from the summit.

Carius unit is moving to engage them.

It's not the Japan Liberation Front!

They think it's Zero's group!

What! Then...

It's Zero!

How dare he show up here?! Zero!

Lord Jeremiah! You can't just abandon your position!

It's an emergency! If you want glory in life, then follow me!

Cornelia has limited reinforcements headed her way.

Force your way through them!

Sure! We can do this now!

Understood? Our duty is to guard their back! Fire!

Carius's unit has been wiped out?!

If I can settle this before Zero reaches Princess Cornelia, then...

Lord Jeremiah!

Villetta! I knew you'd come!

Burn your bridges and then over the precipice...

Classical strategies remain effective ones, don't they?

Zero!

Dammit!

Is Zero here?! If he is, then face me, Jeremiah Gottwald!

Well, now... It's been a while, hasn't it? You're still in the army?

Unfortunately, I don't have time to play with you now, Orange.

O...! Ora...! Orange, huh?!

Die!!

Lord Jeremiah!

Stay out of this! This is my duel!

But I've never seen a Knightmare like that before!

Could the Elevens have...?!

You think Elevens have that sort of technology?!

It's fast!

This thing... This is what destroyed Carius's unit?!

You see, Britannia?! At last, we can fight you head-on!

With this Guren Mk-II, our counterattack begins!

Oh, hell... There's something on its right hand!

But if I keep my distance...

What?!

Forgive me.

Wh-What's happening?!

Lord Jeremiah, eject!

How can I?! Zero is right in front of me! Zero is right here!

Dammit! The auto-eject! Don't you dare activate!

I can still...! I can still get Zero!

She got Jeremiah...

All conditions have been cleared.

The pieces are positioned. All that's left is to check my opponent's stronghold.

What do our losses look like?!

I only read signals from twenty percent of our forces.

Twenty percent?!

Our command structure can't hold up like this!

This is Marceau unit! I can't reach Gen. Alex!

I think we've lost the second division!

Lloyd, what's going on?!

It's unconfirmed, but there are reports that Zero's group has appeared.

Zero!

Is the viceroy all right?

Fortunately, she was outside the slide flow.

But since the units securing her rear moved in, now she's practically isolated.

What the hell is Orange doing?!

Right! Guren, head to your designated area!

The remaining force here will go after Cornelia!

Right!

Gotcha!

We're gonna pull this off!

Defend this position at all costs!

Sugiyama! You okay?!

Y-Yeah...

Dammit! Get them!

The Purebloods are holding them off?

Yes! Under Villetta's command.

Then this is our chance! Get the viceroy back here! Call in air support!

Wait! Something's approaching the viceroy from behind!

All units, are you ready?

Yes, sir!

All right. Deploy the Burai Customs.

Moving out!

Am I clear? If this landslide was man-made,

I think we can take Cornelia from behind.

Capture Cornelia!

It's time to pay them back for what happened seven years ago!

Yes, sir! By the honor of the Four Holy Swords!

What?

Protect Her Highness!

Surround them!

The Japan Liberation Front?!

Slash and encircle formation!

Wilco!

Don't assume these are just any Burais.

It reminds me of seven years ago.

It's different now. This time, we have Knightmares!

Your Highness, leave them to us! Please, withdraw for now!

Very well. I have an idea of how to turn this around, Guilford.

Right!

Once you fend them off,

meet me at point 9!

9? Understood!

All right! Keep this up and nail down Zero!

C'mon, maybe we should call Kallen back here!

We can't! If we change our arrangement, the plan falls apart!

Even so, this doesn't look good.

If this keeps up, we may have to take on her royal guard.

Zero! They're saying Cornelia's under attack from beneath!

What? Which team made the move?

It's not our people! It looks like it's the J.L.F.!

Did one of them here figure out what I'm after?

Clever.

Then they'll hold off the royal guard for us!

Sorry we're late, General!

Tohdoh! We've been waiting for you!

Sir, please send all the forces you have to my position.

Can we still beat them?

If we can hold off the main Britannian force, we'll win!

Now's our chance!

This is the last thing we need right now!

What do we do?!

Fall back!

Somehow or another, we have to link up with Viceroy Cornelia!

But sir, the enemy's main base is right in front of us!

And if we take an attack from behind, the damage will be enormous!

You fool! If the princess is lost, the battle's all over!

Y-Yes, my lord!

Dammit, you're good!

Scatter!

Colonel! What about Cornelia?

If Zero's the man I think he is, he's got a plan!

All we can do now is trust him!

What?! Zero has fallen back?

Right! We're en route to give you support!

Zero comes first! Give me his location!

Y-Yes, sir! This is Zero's projected course!

Oh, hell.

Zero's group is headed to where she intended to lead Tohdoh and the others!

Princess Cornelia!

I hear you, Guilford.

Sub-Viceroy Euphemia, we must charge in with the G1 and save the viceroy!

No!

But, with even Commander Guilford pinned down, Viceroy Cornelia's life is in danger!

We can't!

There's also a field hospital set up here!

Not to mention civilians who have evacuated from around the area!

Besides, this G1 base represents our main headquarters!

The viceroy specifically ordered me not to move it, no matter what! That's why... Why...!

Hi there! Advanced Special Envoy Engineering Corps, at your service.

How dare you?!

You irregulars should be quiet and stick to observing!

Um, yes, sir, normally we would, but...

But all this waiting around with nothing to do is getting to us.

Sub-Viceroy Euphemia.

I beg of you, please order us into combat!

Cornelia!!

Lowborn scum!

What the...?! That's not just a customized machine, is it?

Are you listening, Cornelia?

This is already a checkmate.

Zero?!

Yes. Perhaps we should celebrate our meeting.

However, before we do, I'd ask that you please surrender to us.

There are some things I'd like to ask you, as well.

Your reinforcements won't make it here in time.

I win, Cornelia.

Don't be a fool, Zero.

This one...

If I just destroy this one, I open my path of escape!

You're a clever one!

How dishonorable! You'd shoot me from behind?!

Oh? Then wasn't your own plan dishonorable at heart?

They launched a pincer attack before we could regroup!

There's no way I'll reach the princess now!

Colonel, we've eliminated the enemy reinforcements!

All right! Team, switch to Rotating Absolute Power formation!

Wilco!

At this rate, Princess Cornelia will be...!

Guilford.

Guilford, my knight...

I want you and Darlton to assist Euphy.

Your Highness!

I refuse to surrender.

As an imperial princess, I will fight to my last breath!

Princess Cornelia!

What a foolish choice.

As reckless as ever, I see.

Using the V.A.R.I.S. to clear the obstacles between him and them...

Viceroy, are you all right?! I came to help!

A.S.E.E.C.? But who authorized you?

Hey, isn't that Knightmare...?!

Yeah, the Britannian's latest model.

Again... He's interfering again!

Guren Mk-II, destroy the White Helmet!

His ability to break through is annoying!

Right!

You handle that thing! I'll take out Zero!

Here's where you pay for Shinjuku!

Is it possible?! It's as fast as Lancelot?!

I just have to take him down!

That weapon won't work!

It stopped!

Hey! Are you okay?!

Y-Yeah.

Ohgi! How's the Guren?!

The right hand's busted. We need to repair it.

Retreat!

All units, move to the escape point!

At this rate, it'll turn into a war of attrition. Retreat!

Viceroy!

Go after Zero!

But...

My energy filler's just drained! Now go!

Right!

Hey, are you sure we should be retreating?

We've definitely won here, but we're at our limit.

In other words, all we can do is let the Japanese Liberation Front play decoy and run, right?

I don't like putting it like that, but...

Yeah...

People aren't just chess pawns.

I doubt even Zero thinks like that.

Otherwise, he'll end up using even us as pawns.

But that's impossible.

His anger against Britannia is genuine.

I think a person who knows anger also knows what sadness is like.

Calling A.S.E.E.C. head trailer. Zero sighted. Proceeding with capture.

Th-That's...!

Can that be? The girl from the capsule in Shinjuku?

Stop! You mustn't harm this man!

Wait! What are you doing?! That's a Knightmare you're challenging!

I can't afford to let you die.

It'll be indirect contact, but it's still worth a try.

Father...

This is impossible. You should be dead.

Hey! Are you giving that pilot Geass?!

I'm just feeding him a shock image.

I don't know what he's seeing, though.

Anyway, use this chance to get away!

Are you kidding? I'm still in your debt.

No, not now!

What's...? This isn't what I saw before.

Wha...?! That's...!

S-Stop it!

Stay... out... of my... mind!

Stop it... Why?

You're... opening me...

It was all I could do!

Wh... What was all that just now?!

Idiot! Escape while you can!

C.C.!

Hurry... and run!

Your Highness! I'm coming now!

Guilford, relay this message to all units.

"Prepare to retreat."

There's no reason to waste the lives of any more soldiers.

Maintain current battle status and slowly fall back.

We have to face facts. We've lost this one.

You see? It's all Britannia can do just to take on the Liberation Front!

Yeah.

They definitely gave us the chance we needed to escape.

Hey, where's Zero? I can't reach his Burai.

You don't think he's been captured, do you?

Is this girl human or not?

The speed with which she recovers from wounds isn't normal.

She was definitely shot in the head back in Shinjuku.

Clovis was experimenting on her privately, so she must not be related to Britannia.

Her vital signs are the same as a human's.

I could analyze her blood later. Maybe I should get photos of her wounds, too.

What is it?

You finally called me by my name.

So, in the end, Zero remains at large.

The Japanese Liberation Front were able to push against our defense line and slipped away in the confusion.

How annoying. They always use something as a shield to hide behind.

And what about Kururugi?

He's been recovered.

We had to wait for his energy filler to run out and immobilize him.

Had to wait? Was there a problem with his machine?

Possibly. It appears he lost control of it.

That's a typical failure of my brother's forces.

I removed the shrapnel and cleaned the wound.

That wasn't necessary.

So it would seem.

That's why there was no point in your saving me.

Your pride always gets in the way at the most inopportune moments.

Thanks to it, I know something interesting now.

It's your name, isn't it?

Eavesdropping isn't very polite.

It's a nice name, isn't it?

Much more human than "C.C.," right?

Oh, how ridiculous. Like I need to be more human.

After all, I... I...

I've forgotten... everything.

All that I knew.

What use have I for a name now? What use... for a name...?!

Let me get this off my chest.

Yes. You saved me earlier.

As you did before, with the Geass you gave me.

And so...

I'm only going to say this once.

Thank you.

No one's ever thanked me before.

Well then, can you show your thanks to me?

Call me by it, like you did before.

Oh, that name, you mean?

Just this once. Like you treasure it, with tenderness in your heart.

If I must.

Satisfied?

Wrong. It was all wrong.

Not tender enough. There was no honesty or sympathy in it.

You pronounced it strangely and it lacked warmth, too.

You're a picky girl!

Indeed, that's why I go by C.C.

Another soldier?!

No wonder our forces fell apart!

I'm not Orange...

Zero!!

Looks like our ride's here.

Zero! Are you okay? The other members went on ahead...

Who's that?!

You needn't worry.

She's a very important friend of mine.

The remnants of the J.L.F. got annihilated.

Not a single person left.

Which one of Cornelia's squads was it?

Wait! He may be on the run, but Tohdoh is still alive!

I heard he's lost the Burai Customs though.

There's no hope left...

There's still hope.

You mean the Black Knights?

You've been an admirer of Zero since he rescued Suzaku Kururugi, to the point of sending him the Guren Mk-II.

The J.L.F. was wiped out by your operation, Viceroy.

One by one, we're capturing the remaining members who are still on the run.

Are you being sarcastic?

We have to reorganize our forces after that fiasco!

Oh, no! That wasn't my intention!

I believe this was caused by our pursuing a flawed occupation policy from the start.

Why have Area 11's subways and mining railways been ignored?

In the ghettos, the family registries and property deeds are left ambiguous,

and they're left to breed anti-government activity!

Well, the subways practically stretch around the entire country.

And we don't have the budget to fill in all the abandoned tunnels.

Even knowing they'd become the terrorists' main bases and escape routes?!

That student named Lelouch is supposed to be around here somewhere.

Hand over the documents.

Who do you think you're pointing that at?!

Joining Zero sounded more entertaining than joining the Purebloods.

Useless TV man! And you call yourself a Britannian...

CHINESE FEDERATION EMBASSY

Visitors?

Are you the so-called Black Knights?

Yes, and you're Professor Rakshata of the Indian Military District?

Who's the pilot of Guren MK-II?

Oh, that's me.

You've collected some useful data for us.

I brought you a protective suit as a thank you gift.

Also, we'll provide you support until India gains independence.

So keep that in mind.

Well then.

Here's to hoping Kyoto approves of an organization with a masked leader.

There's a rumor that Zero isn't Japanese.

That's not an important issue right now.

You won't unmask yourself even in my presence, Zero?

I have good reasons.

But I shall make an exception for you, Kirihara. There's a favor I must repay.

A favor?

Yes.

You treated my sister exceptionally well.

My god.

Thank you.

What you want and what Japan wants can't entirely be in sync.

I want to turn this place into a foothold.

A foothold free of Britannian influence.

Very well.

Ohgi.

Yes, sir.

Just as you'd suspected, Zero isn't Japanese.

But I can assure you this man is an enemy of Britannia.

Follow Zero.

That is our will.

Understood.

How's that?

Thank you.

Please send my gratitude to Kaguya Sumeragi for entrusting us with the Guren MK-II as well.

Naoto...

Zero isn't Japanese.

But does it matter?

We're not nationalists.

Are you all right?!

Speak to me! Hey! C'mon!

You're alive!

You're with... Zero...

You're awake?

Yes?

What were you doing at the docks?

What's your name?

My... My name?

What is it?

Don't tell me your memory is...

What about Zero?! When I found you, you said...!

Who's Zero?

What the hell am I doing?! I practically betray him, and now this?!

But I don't know... anything...

Sorry. I was able to undress you with my eyes closed, but uhm, you're still naked...

Uhhh, this room's warm, so I figured you'd be all right.

Thank goodness.

I'm fortunate to have been found by such a nice person.

This is so weird.

I was sure that I saw Lulu here this time.

Young lady!

It's not safe to be here by yourself.

You should go back to your nice, clean home.

O-Oh, thanks.

Yeah!

Get outta here, Brit!

Hey! Don't scare her too much.

Sorry.

With the Black Knights on our side, we won't lose!

We dream and talk of the new day

All we want is freedom

A land to run around in freely

Oh clouds, wind, heed our words

Our wish is our friends', our wish is our own

Let's go back to square zero and start over with a clean slate

Let's go back to square zero and start over with a clean slate

Let's go back to square zero and start over with a clean slate

Let's go back to square zero and start over with a clean slate

Let's start over with a clean slate

The Black Knights?

Yeah.

The Britannian rule will be overthrown by Zero and his Black Knights.

Now we've got the resistance calling themselves "knights."

I was wondering what you were planning when you annihilated the J.L.F.

Annihilate?

Please, you're exaggerating.

I just got rid of the people who were hiding in the Indian Military District.

Along with the Britannian Navy?

As they say, kill two birds with one stone.

You seem keen on destroying other resistance groups.

The Black Knights are heroes. To us, Britannia and these resistance groups are anything but heroic.

That said, if I find something or someone I can use, I will.

No one can say no.

Your Geass' power of absolute obedience deforms people's wills.

You do realize it may rob people of their principles or will to live.

I know.

But creating a world in which Nunnally can be happy is my number one priority.

I'll gladly dirty my hands for her.

Dirty your hands?

Then whose clean hands are going to wipe her tears?

What do you want?

Zero.

There's a group from Hiroshima who wants to join us.

I see.

Let them join if they want to work under me.

Also, that Britannian guy wants to see you.

The TV man?

Sure.

He's useful.

And C.C., was it?

You need to learn how to use a Knightmare Frame...

I'm in the middle of brunch.

Little octopi...

That girl...

Um...

No! These are, you know...!

We have visitors. They also have an introduction from Kyoto.

Oh my god! The Four Holy Swords?!

I'll get straight to the point. We'd like your help.

How do you mean?

Lt. Col. Tohdoh has been captured.

He sacrificed himself so that we could escape.

I see. We'll help them.

You sure?

The Black Knights stand for justice. There's nothing strange about this.

We'll use rendezvous method B-13.

Disassemble and bring in the Knightmares from course 18.

Have Diethard handle it. Also, alert the rendezvous plan members.

Yes!

Just the man I needed came knocking on my doorstep.

Yes, this pond does freeze solid in the winter.

Lelouch yells at me when I skate on it, though.

We had a pond at the Kururugi shrine, too. It was little, but I'd catch zarigani...

I mean crayfish, all the time.

You'd catch crayfish?

It's easy. You attach a string to a kaeru's leg to do it.

Huh? "Kaeru"? As in frog? The things that go "croak, croak"?

Yeah, although in Japanese they go "kero-kero, kero-kero."

Kero-kero?

If things keep proceeding according to plan, I won't be able to stay with Nunnally anymore.

I come before an array of closed windows

But I'll need someone to protect Nunnally in my place.

I linger around, not knowing what to do

And if Nunnally is going to give that person a reason to live, then Suzaku...

What?

Each window comes with its hopes and sacrifices

Suzaku, the truth is...

Suzaku!

Lloyd says it's urgent!

Who's that?

A soldier.

I walk around knocking on one after another

Friends of yours?

Yes.

Sorry, but I need to steal Suzaku from you for a bit.

Come again, Suzaku.

But darkness is closing in on me

Sure!

Suzaku!

There's something I want to discuss when you get back. It's important.

I fend it off till the morning

Still, fear lingers around within

What? Now I'm nervous. See you later!

Suzaku is really vital to them. I'm glad.

Red is missing from this gloomy world

I'll be the one to paint it in

I'll paint the skies with my vivid, bright wish

I trace the path with my thumb

Your executioner has been changed.

It doesn't look quite right

Now it's Warrant Officer Suzaku Kururugi. You should be glad it's someone you know.

But I'll trust the trail left by my wish

Zero!

Kyoshiro Tohdoh, the man who, seven years ago,

There's a chair wrapped in a thorny oath

brought defeat to the mighty Britannian forces.

The Miracle of Itsukushima, you mean? You also want a miracle from me?

That's the chair I choose for myself

That was no miracle. It was a tactical victory derived from the intelligence gathered.

That's why I want you.

I found myself an exit

Enough. Now that Gen. Katase, the man I pledged my loyalty to, is dead, I wish to join him.

It may not be the righteous one

Don't be a fool!

What?

But all I can do is follow the light

You must take responsibility! Responsibility for the miracle you made!

I can't stop now

I can't turn back on my heart

All the wicked I do is a dream, I tell myself

Every night, I wake from the dream

And pieces of me fall off

All I can do is pick them up and continue my stride

Red is missing from this gloomy world

I'll be the one to paint it in

Colonel!

Welcome back, Tohdoh!

I'll paint the skies with my vivid, bright wish

You all have certainly worked hard for this.

'Twas nothing, sir.

Cooperate with Zero! Eliminate the remaining forces here!

I can't stop now

Wilco!

I can't turn back on my heart

Now all the conditions have been cleared.

Nunnally's knight has also been chosen. That just leaves...

All the wicked I do is a dream, I tell myself

What's he doing here?!

Every night, I wake from the dream

Well, well... The remaining problem has come here on his own!

More of me falls off each time

All I can do is pick them up and continue my stride

They're used to fighting.

Oh, my... Aren't those new enemy models amazing?

Is that it? The White Helmet that's given Zero such trouble?

Y-Yeah.

Zero, do you have any data to share about this unit?

We can beat it. I want you to do as I say, though.

Very well. I'll leave this to you.

All units, take your distance from him!

Its initial attack is straight on! There's no way it's a feint!

If that's dodged, move immediately to avoid the next attack.

Read the movement data I'm transferring to you!

S-5-7!

Well, now... Just as he predicted.

Right. And in that case, his next action will be...

Falling back to the rear! Coordinates: X-2-3!

With this... check!

That's...!

He anticipated my triple-thrust?! Who are you?!

Oh, hell! He doesn't have an ejection block!

We still haven't installed one?!

It can't be...

Suzaku... Is that you?!

Zero, instructions!

Please give us our next instructions! Zero!

It was him all the time?!

Suzaku!

All right, I can still move!

Stop it, Suzaku!

Tohdoh!

You want to live so badly you'd compromise all your principles?!

I disappoint you?

Then keep to your schedule and execute me right now!

Why?

You can't be there! You have to be at Nunnally's side...

Win or lose, you won't gain anything unless you give everything for it!

That applies equally to both countries and to individuals!

Yes, sir.

Zero, do we capture him, or...? Zero!

We're destroying the White Helmet! Got that?

Wait! Wait for Zero's instructions!

We're not waiting! Capt. Senba, take Rotating Absolute Power formation!

Wilco!

Wait!

Stop! Now it's...!

Relax! This is a four-way simultaneous attack!

He'll never dodge it!

Warrant Officer Kururugi, release the harken booster!

The password is my favorite food!

No way!

It can't...!

You okay?!

That's an interesting fighting style he uses!

Asahina, circle around to the left! This time we'll...!

Stop!

Zero!

We've done enough fighting.

We've achieved our objective. Use escape route 3.

Withdraw at once!

Good for you.

You got all the cards you wanted.

A commander for the front lines, veteran soldiers,

an expert on Knightmare design, and someone from the media.

You even figured out the White Helmet's pilot.

Or will you stop here?

I...

You have to keep moving.

And fight Suzaku?

What? You don't have to do that.

Just use your Geass.

Make him your soldier.

I can't!

I can't... do that.

Don't be so naïve.

You're destroying the world for your sister. It's too late to...

I know.

The only people who should kill are those prepared to die themselves.

Then make the choice.

It's your choice.

Do you choose your precious Nunnally?

Or your friend?

You don't need to ask.

I can't go back to being just a student.

I can't.