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Now, before we begin, let's get this out of the way.
Disclaimer: The following is a fan fiction written by me purely for entertainment. I do not own Assassin's Creed or Code Geass and all rights belong to their respective creators.
Anyway, This fanfic isn't my main focus and very rarely receives updates. That being said, I may change that in the future if it receives enough support. Until then, I will be releasing the chapters in batches of fours whenever they are ready. Though please out I edited using ChatGPT, so kindly let me know if anything stands out as strange.
Word Count (Do No Read): Bloody roses and smoking guns! Whimsical whistling harlequin's jesting joyfuly! TRashY gRaPes!
I'm an angel with a shotgun, shotgun, shotgun (oh yeah, oh yeah)Angel with a shotgun, shotgun, shotgun (oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah)Get out your guns, battle's begunAre you a saint or a sinner?If love's a fight, then I shall dieWith my heart on a triggerThey say before you start a warYou better know what you're fighting forWell, baby, you are all that I adoreIf love is what you need, a soldier I will beI'm an angel with a shotgun, fighting 'til the war's wonI don't care if heaven won't take me backI'll throw away my faith, babe, just to keep you safeDon't you know you're everything I have?And I wanna live, not just survive tonightSometimes to win, you've got to sinDon't mean I'm not a believerAnd Major Tom will sing alongYeah, they still say I'm a dreamerThey say before you start a warYou better know what you're fighting forWell, baby, you are all that I adoreIf love is what you need, a soldier I will beI'm an angel with a shotgun, fighting 'til the war's wonI don't care if heaven won't take me backI'll throw away my faith, babe, just to keep you safeDon't you know you're everything I have?And I wanna live, not just survive tonightOh, oh whoa whoa, whoaOh, (oh yeah) oh whoa (oh yeah) whoa, (oh yeah) whoa (oh yeah)Oh, (oh yeah) oh whoa (I'm an angel with a shotgun, shotgun, yeah)(Oh yeah) whoa, (oh yeah) whoa (oh yeah)Oh, (oh yeah) oh whoa (I'm an angel with a shotgun, shotgun)(Oh yeah, oh yeah) whoaI'm an angel with a shotgun, fighting 'til the war's wonI don't care if heaven won't take me backI'm an angel with a shotgun, fighting 'til the war's wonI don't care if heaven won't take me backI'll throw away my faith, babe, just to keep you safeDon't you know you're everything I have? (I'm an angel with a shotgun)And I want to live, not just survive (live and not just survive)And I'm gonna hide (hide), hide (hide), hide my wings tonightThey say before you start a warYou better know what you're fighting forWell, baby, you are all that I adoreIf love is what you need, a soldier I will be
The date was August 10 in the year 2010 of the Imperial Calendar.
The Holy Britannian Empire had just declared war upon Japan.
The Far East island nation had held fast to its neutrality, and now Britannia looms as the world's only superpower.
Rights to Japan's underground resources became a hotly disputed issue straining the already deep-rooted diplomatic tensions between the two sides.
In the deciding battle for the mainland, Britannian forces introduced into combat the humanoid autonomous armored knight known as the Knightmare Frame.
The enemy's forces were far greater than anticipated, and the Knightmares obliterated the Japanese line of defense on the mainland with little effort.
Japan became a dominion of the Empire.
The country was stripped of its freedom, its rights, and its name.
Area 11. The defeated and once proud nation of Japan was rechristened with a mere number.
Lelouch: I swear… I swear, Suzaku, so help me. I will one day obliterate Britannia!
Britannian Police1: This is Alpha-3! Target is traveling from Delta-12 toward Delta-14, at a speed of 80 kph(kilometers per hour)!
Britannian Police2: CCP to all mobile units. Declaring a Code 3 from floor 5 to floor 2.
All units, take 2-8-8. I want the target intact!
TV: Here's video footage of yesterday's terrorist bombings in Osaka
The secretary reported 59 casualties in this incident: 8 Britannians, and 51 others …
Man1: You're out of time. From here on you'll make your moves every 20 seconds.
Man2: Very well, I'm game. Hm? Did your substitute arrive?
Man3: Thank heaven! I'm saved! Are things going well at school?
Man2: What have we here, schoolboys?
Lelouch: Hmpf. Well, look at this, a nobleman.
Man2: I envy you kids today.
You have so much time on your hands. Time for regrets…
What's your name?
Lelouch: Lelouch… Lamperouge.
Rivalz: Waoh! Now wait a minute! You can't win this one. It's impossible, right?
Lelouch: Rivalz, when do you think we would have to leave in order to make our next class?
Rivalz: Ah… 20 minutes if we bust our hump.
Lelouch: Then be sure that you drive safely on the way back.
Rivalz: Huh?
Lelouch: I'll need 9 minutes. By the way, about yesterday?
Man3: Understood, sir. We'll discuss it later.
Man2: 9 minutes? You only have 20 seconds per move.
Lelouch: Enough time.
Man2: Hm? You start with the king?
Milly: Where's Lelouch?
Shirley: He went somewhere with Rivalz.
Milly: What! Maybe it's poker this time?
Shirley: They seem to forget that they're on the student council!
They're off gambling for money!
Lulu may be smart, yet he wastes his brain on stupid things!
If only he'd apply himself in school, he'd get high grades!
Milly: "Oh, I wish my darling Lulu would be a serious young man!"
How adorable is that?
Shirley: Please, madam president…
Nagata: Perfect!
After we finally steal this damn thing…!
It's all because Tamaki couldn't stick to Naoto's plan.
And now we've got a problem!
Rivalz: I love playing against the nobility!
When they lose they always pay out of pride.
By the way, 8 minutes 32 seconds is a new record!
Lelouch: He also didn't have much time to move, either.
And as opponents go, the nobles are tepid.
They're just overprivileged parasites, that's all.
Rivalz: Well then, why don't you challenge one of the Elevens?
They're nothing like us Britannians…
Man: What are they trying to prove by killing innocent people?
Woman: Those Elevens terrify me!
TV: We apologize for the delay.
Now His Royal Highness Prince Clovis, third prince of Britannia, will address the nation.
Clovis: To all my imperial subjects! Including of course the many cooperative Elevens who choose to serve the empire of Britannia!
Kallen: We're not Elevens! We're Japanese!
Clovis: Do you not see my pain?
My heart was ripped from my chest only to be torn apart!
The remnants are filled with rage and sadness!
However, as ruler of Area 11, I will not tolerate terrorism of any kind!
Because the battle we fight is a righteous one, a virtuous battle to protect the well-being of one and all!
Now then, everyone! I would like you to join me in observance of the eight who died for justice, in the line of duty.
TV: A moment of silence, please.
Rivalz: Well, aren't you gonna join in?
Lelouch: Aren't you?
Rivalz: Heh… It's sort of embarrassing.
Lelouch: And I agree with you.
Besides, spilling tears over those people won't bring them back to life now, will it.
Rivalz: Dang! That's dark, buddy.
Lelouch: It's all about self satisfaction.
Doesn't matter how hard you try, you can't do it.
There's no way you can change the world.
Woman: You were magnificent, Your Highness!
One would never guess that you were attending a party while doing that!
Clovis: After all, the viceroy is the marquee actor of Area 11.
I need to change costumes quickly.
Woman: My! You're so self-confident!
Clovis: It's all in the performance. Since the media want a charismatic prince, I give them one.
Man: Untrue! Prince Clovis, our key purpose in life is to support and assist your reign in any way we can!
Diethard: His reign is a pathetic sham…
Bartley: Y-Your Highness!
Diethard: Hmm? A soldier?
Clovis: Gad, how boorish of you!
Bartley: I beg your pardon, Your Highness. My Lord…
Diethard: Not another appearance for him! Hope it's not as dreary…
Clovis: You fool!
Bartley: The police were informed that it's medical equipment, that's all.
If we scramble the army there'll be a record…
Clovis: Deploy the Royal Guard! The Knightmares as well!
Britannian Army: Alert 1! Alert 1!
4th, 7th, and 8th rapid reaction companies, as well as the 31st air assault Team, immediate scramble!
Special Division 9, stand by for deployment!
Rivalz: That first move you made…
Lelouch: Hm?
Rivalz: Why'd you start with the king?
Lelouch: If the king doesn't lead, how can he expect his subordinates to follow?
Rivalz: What's with that?
Lelouch: With what?
Rivalz: Do you fantasize about running a major corporation?
Lelouch: No way. Ambitions like that will ruin your health…
Rivalz: Whoa! We're gonna die!
Nagata: You idiot! Watch where you're going!
Kallen: No! Not that way!
Rivalz: Uh… Was that our fault?
Lelouch: I don't think so–
Britannian Police1: Control, the target has crashed at the abandoned V.O. building construction site.
Britannian Police2: The military will take over. General Bartley's command.
Britannian Police3: Him?!
Bartley: We have to retrieve it at all costs! That thing… in the wrong hands…!
Lelouch: What the…?
Rivalz: Oh man, this sucks! Looks like the power line on the bike got cut.
Lelouch: Yeah… Rivalz, come check this out.
Man1: Hey! Over here!
Man2: Woah! Nasty crash!
Woman1: What happened? Some sort of accident?
Man3: Probably a drunk driver…
Woman2: It's always some moron…
Man4: Hey, maybe somebody ought to go help?
Lelouch: All those idiots…!
Rivalz: Wait!
Girl1: What is it, an accident? Did a car crash?
Man5: Look, the student rescue team has arrived.
Girl2: Oh wow, I totally missed it.
Woman3: So like, why doesn't somebody call for help, you know?
Lelouch: Hey! Are you alright?
Rivalz: Yeah, yeah, I know it's the right thing to do, but I wish the guy would quit flaunting his pride and just give it a rest for a while.
Now we're gonna be late to school!
Kallen: Nagata? Nagata!
Lelouch: Can you hear me? Are you okay?!
C.C.: It's you… Finally I have found my…
Lelouch: Where…? Are you in there?
Lelouch: Stop! I'm in here!
Rivalz: So, would you call that a hit and run?
Lelouch: You'd think they'd stick a ladder on the inside, too.
Britannian Army: Stop the vehicle!
Surrender now and you'll get the chance to defend yourself in court!
Stop and surrender at once! Give up now or we'll shoot to kill!
Nagata: Now what do we do?! That's the army!
Kallen: Have you forgotten? That's what I'm here for!
Lelouch: If I jump out, I have the choice of breaking my neck or getting shot. I can try to call–
Kallen: Can you enter the subway via the Azabu root?
Nagata: Kallen! Let's use it here! Why not?
Kallen: Because that would mean a blood bath!
Nagata: You're right.
Lelouch: I've seen her before.
Rivalz: Lelouch, come on! Where are you? We've gotta get to schoool!
Britannian Army1: Target is moving from the settlement toward the ghetto.
Britannian Army2: Copy that! Corner 'em!
Britannian Army1: Roger!
Britannian Army3: A Slash Harken?! A Knightmare!
Lelouch: Crap! These guys are real terrorists!
Kallen: You fellas know full well what this badass mother can do!
Jeremiah: The rest of you, back off. I'll take this guy.
I can only assume you dug that obsolete relic out of some scrap heap.
An over the hill Glasgow is no match for a Sutherland!
Not to mention a filthy Eleven who spurns the compassion of our glorious Emperor!
Nagata: Kallen, we should both split up! Both of us can't risk being killed! Run for it!
Kallen: But…!
Villetta: Simpleminded Eleven.
Kallen: No way?! It's stuck…!
Jeremiah: Secondhand junk!
I will admit! I really like your spirit. However…!
Lelouch: No cell phone reception. We're out of range.
Judging from the darkness and road surface, we must be driving along the old subway lines. They're heading for an exit somewhere in the ghetto.
Getting out would be dangerous.
Still… Okay, I've got it.
I'm not big on military but I'll take their protection.
If I give them a terrorist communicator…
Oh, wait. I forgot…
Rivalz: Some friend… Leaving me behind like that!
Lloyd: Ah-ha!
Bartley: What are you doing?!
Lloyd: Looking at a man who blundered… Am I right?
Bartley: Why, you…!
Lloyd: You really screwed this one up.
Terrorists came along and stole whatever it was that you and Prince Clovis were secretly working on.
Retrieving it is simple, but you want to sweep up all of their compatriots in addition.
Let the terrorists go and you can find their hideout, too.
Congratulations! Your reasoning was spot on!
Cecile: It was nothing. I just thought it was strange…
Bartley: Okay, that's enough.
What is it the Special Corps wants out of this?
Lloyd: I'm merely saying that I'd like to assist with the cleanup!
Bartley: To assist?
Lloyd: Correct. Because it's data I want.
Cecile: Excuse me, but what in the world have they just stolen, anyway?
Bartley: Chemical weapons. In other words… Poison gas.
Royal Guard: The terrorists are hiding in the subway system.
Your mission is to locate the weapon that they've stolen.
Investigate the old subway system that runs through the Eleven residential district in the Shinjuku Ghetto.
Report in the moment you spot them. Recovery of the target will be handled by us, the Royal Guard.
You people bear the honorary title of Britannians now, but you were born Elevens!
Therefore the stench of these monkeys oughta be a familiar one!
If you want to earn the right to carry arms, then show some results!
This is your opportunity to show your loyalty to Britannia!
Britannian Army: Yes, my lord!
Lelouch: An accident?! Or else…
Nagata: The tire's stuck… Please, Ohgi… Find me…!
Britannian Army: 4-0-4 has sighted the target.
Royal Guard: Roger. Prepare for recovery.
Lelouch: Now I can use this chance to climb up…
Are you Britannian…?
Suzaku: That's enough mindless murder!
Lelouch: Wait! I'm not one of…!
Suzaku: Planning to use poison gas! Don't play dumb with me!
Lelouch: Get off me…!
I'm not here by choice. And if that's poison gas, it was made in Britannia, wasn't it?!
Suzaku: My god…!
Lelouch: Mindless murder?! Then why don't you just obliterate Britannia!
Suzaku: Lelouch? It's me, Suzaku.
Lelouch: You… you became a Britannian soldier?
Suzaku: Yeah. And what about you? You're a…
Lelouch: What are you saying?!
Suzaku: That's not poison gas…? What is it?!
Kallen: In all the confusion, I left it in the coat.
Ohgi: It's okay. The Glassgow's circuits are usable. So, were we right?
Kallen: Think so. I bet it's poison gas, like Intelligence said.
Ohgi: And Nagata?
Kallen: I don't know. I think he made it underground.
Lelouch: Tell me the truth, Suzaku.
Poison gas? This girl?
Suzaku: Hey, it's what they told us in the briefing. I swear!
Royal Guard: Stinking monkey!
Being an honorary Britannian will not excuse you!
Suzaku: But sir, I was told this was poison gas!
Royal Guard: How dare you question orders!
Lelouch: This is bad.
A poisonous situation which would pose a threat to Suzaku's superiors if it's unleashed.
Royal Guard: However, in light of your outstanding military achievements I'm going to be lenient. Private Kururugi, take this and execute the terrorist.
Suzaku: But he's not a terrorist!
He's a civilian who got caught up in all this!
Royal Guard: You insubordinate little…!
That's an order. Didn't you swear your loyalty and your life to Britannia?!
Suzaku: Yes, but… but I can't.
Royal Guard: What?
Suzaku: I won't do it, sir. I won't shoot a civilian. I can't follow your orders, sir.
Royal Guard: Very well.
Lelouch: Suzaku!
Royal Guard: Well, Britannian schoolboy, not a good day to cut class.
Collect the girl. After you've secured her, kill the student!
Britannian Army: Yes, my lord!
Nagata: Death to… Britannia… Long live Japan!
Bartley: They got away?! And you call yourselves the Royal Guard?!
Royal Guard: Forgive me, my lord! The blast was mainly directed upwards, but the–
Bartley: Why the hell do you think I only told you people about this?!
Royal Guard: W- We'll continue the investigation!
Clovis: The plan has moved forward to the next phase.
Bartley: But, but Your Highness…!
Clovis: If knowledge of her gets out, I'll be disinherited.
Tell them back home we're carrying out a planned urban renewal here.
As Clovis, third prince of the empire, I command you!
Destroy Shinjuku Ghetto! Leave no one alive!
Man: Why are they doing this?!
Woman: Dear, let's go!
Man: Hurry!
Britannian Army1: Okay, let's sweep next floor.
Britannian Army2: The enemy is garbage that can never hope to become even honorary Britannians! Wipe out every last one of them!
Jeremiah: Naturally.
Britannian Army3: Supervisor Jeremiah, General Bartley requests that you take command of–
Jeremiah: Bartley has staff officers. I haven't had this much fun on the front lines in ages!
Clovis: Hmph.
Lelouch: What the hell are you?!
This chaos is all your fault, isn't it?!
Not only that, but Britannia has even killed Suzaku!
Lloyd: Not there?
Cecile: It looks like he's gone to the front line.
Lloyd: Even though we brought the Lancelot here?
Cecile: Now what'll we do?
Lloyd: We steamrolled our way in here, but we don't have a devicer to use it.
Lelouch: Stay quiet. Wait here.
Royal Guard: Report.
Britannian Army: We found only Elevens here, sir.
Royal Guard: You're sure of it? That exit comes out here?
Britannian Army: Yes, sir. It matches up with our map of the old city.
Shirley: Huh? That jerk! He hung up on me ! I can't believe it!
Royal Guard: What an appropriate location for a terrorist to meet his end.
Lelouch: You scum…!
Royal Guard: Still, you did well for a student, but that's to be expected.
You're a Britannian.
Unfortunately, my clever young friend, you have no future.
C.C.: He mustn't die!
Lelouch: You shot her!
Royal Guard: Our orders were to bring her back alive if possible.
Oh well, nothing can be done about it now.
We'll tell our superiors that the Royal Guard found the terrorist hideout and killed them all. Regrettably the female hostage had already been tortured to death.
What do you think, schoolboy?
Lelouch: How can this be happening?
First Suzaku's killed… And this girl…
Now, I'm about to die.
Before I've had a chance to do a single thing with my life.
It's gone in a heartbeat… Nunnally…!
C.C.: You don't want it to end here, do you?
Lelouch: What…?
C.C.: You appear to have a reason for living.
Lelouch: The girl? That's impossible!
C.C.: If I grant you power, could you go on?
I propose a deal. In exchange for this power you must agree to make my one wish come true.
Accept this contract and you accept its conditions, while living in the world of humans, you will live unlike any other.
A different providence, a different time, a different life.
The power of the king will condemn you to a life of solitude.
Are you prepared for this?
Charles: A convergence with the Ragnarok connection?
So the myth is beginning once again?
Lelouch: Yes! I hereby accept the terms of your contract!
Say…how should a Britannian who detests his own country live his life?
Royal Guard: Are you some kind of radical?
Lelouch: What's wrong? Why not shoot?
Your opponent is just a schoolboy. Or have you finally realized?
The only ones who should kill are those who are prepared to be killed.
Royal Guard: What's happening here…?!
Lelouch: I, Lelouch vi Britannia, command you…now all of you…die!
Royal Guard: Happily, Your Highness! Fire!
Lelouch: That was the turning point.
Since that day, I've lived a lie. The lie of living. My name too was a lie. My personal history, a lie. Nothing but lies.
I was sick to death of a world that couldn't be changed.
But even in my lies, I refused to give up in despair.
But now this incredible power… it's mine…
Well, then…
The date was August 10 in the year 2010 of the Imperial Calendar.
The Holy Britannian Empire had just declared war upon Japan.
Confronted by Britannia's newest weapon, the formidable Knightmare Frame, Japan fell to its enemy in less than a month.
The conquered nation was stripped of its freedom, rights, culture and dignity.
Finally, even its name was taken away.
11.
The name of Japan and its people was replaced with a mere number.
———-
Lelouch: I don't understand what it is you wanted me to do.
Why did you give me this bizarre power?
Villetta: How could all these Royal Guards be dead?
What happened here, boy?
And why is a Britannian student in a place like this?!
Are you deaf? Answer me or I'll-
Answer me!
Lelouch: I order you to come out.
At once!
Villetta: Who the hell do you think you are to order me?
Lelouch: I see. It only works with direct eye contact.
My name is Allen Spacer, my father's a duke.
Villetta: Nobility?
Lelouch: My ID card's in my breast pocket.
After you confirm who I am, I'll request your protection.
Villetta: Keep your hands up in the air, I'll take out your ID.
Lelouch: Now then, hand your Knightmare over to me.
Villetta: Understood. The code number is XG21G2D4.
Lelouch: Got it.
Villetta: What the–
———-
Lloyd: So are we having a bad day?
Looks like you missed a chance to go to heaven, Private Kururugi.
Suzaku: I did?
Where?
Lloyd: Hmm?
Ah, we're still in the Shinjuku Ghetto.
Cecile: With Prince Clovis nearby this is probably the safest place anywhere.
This is what saved your life, Mr. Suzaku.
Lloyd: You're lucky it was under your protective suit because that's what deflected the bullet.
Cecile: Is it a keepsake?
Suzaku: Yeah, very.
Lloyd: You Elevens believe that gods live inside of everything, even objects, don't you?
I guess this one–
Suzaku: Is Lelou-
What's the latest on the situation?
Lloyd: It looks like the poison gas was released.
Massive Eleven casualties have been reported.
Cecile: They haven't caught the perpetrators yet.
Suzaku: They haven't, huh? Not yet?
Lloyd: Private Kururugi, how much experience do you have in piloting a Knightmare frame?
Suzaku: But there's no way an Eleven would be made a knight.
Lloyd: Well, supposing you could?
Congratulations, the only Knightmare of its kind awaits you!
Once you take the controls of this big beauty everything will change, you and your world.
Cecile: Whether you want it to or not.
———-
Kallen: Those damn Britannians!
Ogi: Kallen, can the Glasgow still move?
Kallen: Don't worry Ogi, it's all right. I'll decoy them!
Get the people out of here.
The only ones that'll be captured are those of us in the resistance.
Ogi: I know but we're trapped, they've got us completely surrounded.
Students: That's because you don't have enough leg strength, right?
You're wrong. You sink when you get fat.
Because you snack, right?
I'll be fine, I burn up twice as many calories.
Shirley: Ah, Lelou?
What in the world have you been doing?
Where are you now?
If you keep cutting class, you'll get held back.
Lelouch: Are you near a TV?
Shirley: A TV?
Lelouch: Sorry, but this is important.
Shirley: Hang on.
Hey, can I change the channel?
Student: Huh? To what?
Lelouch: The news, is there anything about Shinjuku?
Shirley: News? Uhh, let's see…
There's nothing on. Traffic restrictions?
Lelouch :Why is it restricted?
Shirley: I don't know. They're not saying.
Lelouch: I get it.
Once they finish everything off, they'll release news that favors the military.
Shirley: Ooh, you're gambling again, aren't you?
I've warned you before more than once how dangerous that is!
Lelouch: Yep, you caught me.
By the way, tell my little sister that I'm gonna be late home tonight, would you?
Thanks.
Shirley: Oooh!
Why does he always hang up on me like that?!
Announcement: The number you have called is beyond service range.
Shirley: Oh darn it, not this again.
Lelouch: They need to keep a lid on this information, so it'll be hard for them to call in reinforcements.
They'll have to make do with the pieces they have on the board.
But I'm hemmed in here, and it'll be tough to break through by myself.
Gaining refuge carries its own risk, too.
I want payback for being dragged into your fight.
Jeremiah :It's our Glasgow friend.
Kallen :Just 30 minutes left!
Lelouch :The west entrance.
Use the tracks to move to the west entrance.
Kallen :Who's this! How do you know this code?!
Lelouch :That doesn't matter.
If you wanna win, you're just gonna have to trust me.
Kallen :To win?
Okay, what am I supposed to do now?
Jeremiah :You pathetic Eleven.
If you simply run away, this hunt hasn't much to offer in the way of sport.
Lelouch :Since you trusted me, you're gonna win.
Jump onto the train!
Kallen :Gotcha!
Jeremiah :You think you can get through that way, hmm?
If that's your plan, then…
You! Go after the Glasgow.
Military :Yes, My Lord!
Jeremiah :What the…?
Shot by friendly fire?
What's your name and your unit?!
We're after the one armed Glasgow.
Oh my god! A terrorist?!
Kallen :Aaaaah!
Jeremiah :You son of a–!
Kallen :You saved me.
But how did you get ahold of a Sutherland?
What? Where did he go?
Ogi :Kallen!
What the hell was that radio message earlier?
Kallen :What? He contacted you, too?
Ogi :Sure did.
And Yoshida's group ought to be here soon.
Lelouch :Are you in charge?
Ogi :Ah, yeah.
Lelouch :I present to you the cargo in that train over there.
They're tools for your victory.
If you want to use them to win, then follow my orders.
Resistance :There's more in here!
Resistance :Here, too!
Resistance :Amazing! Maybe we should give this guy a chance.
Kallen :All this? But how?
Lelouch :Woman in the Glasgow!
Kallen :Y-yes!
Lelouch :Stay where you are.
Your unit's gonna run decoy. You got that?
Kallen :Understood.
Lelouch :Energy filler status?
Kallen :About 15 minutes worth.
Lelouch :Then recharge it!
In 10 minutes, I'll contact you with your next instructions.
This is wearing me out.
Regardless, I'll need determination to succeed.
After all, I'm betting my life in this game.
Bartley :The terrorists are mixed among the Eleven populous and they're mounting a minor resistance against us.
But they pose little threat to our vastly superior army.
Clovis :We know that. Moving on.
Bartley :Understood, Your Highness.
The gas capsules will be–
Clovis :What the public thinks.
Bartley :Yes. We'll keep searching for her.
Clovis :Either way I want her captured dead or alive.
Tamaki :Hey, are you certain about this whole thing?
They've all had their IFFs removed.
What if this is a trap?
Ogi :The other side has total advantage in this war. They don't need to set any traps.
All right people, let's move. Get to your assigned points.
Lelouch :P1, can you move?
It operates basically the same as what you're used to.
Ogi :Can't you tell us who you are, at least your name?
Lelouch :I can't do that.
What if these signals are being intercepted?
Anyway, if Q1 is on schedule, enemy Sutherlands, probably two of them, will reach you in 23 seconds.
Shoot them through the wall.
Tamaki :Aaarrrg, he's out of his mind.
Ogi :Everyone, double check your weapons.
Tamaki :What?! Are you serious?
Military :Enemy spotted at point F 31.
Clovis :A feint, eh? How pedestrian.
Bartley :Tell Laslo's squad to go straight in.
Have Eugen and Valerie strike from the rear.
Ogi :3, 2, 1 , fire!
Military :Sir Eugen and Sir Valerie, both lost.
Clovis :Hmm? An ambush?
Lelouch :An ID signal can be a double edged sword.
Besides, if the terrorists follow the orders I issue, my task at hand is sure to be completed.
P1, P4, P7, move a hundred meter to the right and fire your slash harkens toward 3 o'clock.
Ogi :You heard him.
Do what the voice says.
Tamaki :Damn, what else does he want us to do?
Lelouch :P5, ready?
Tamaki :Yeah. Quit calling me that.
Military :Ah! They're using the same–
Military :The enemy's moving towards G 28.
Bartley :Send Laslo's Squad, I mean [Glaubey]'s Squad!
Clovis :This means terrorists have our military weaponry?
Military :Sir [Glaubey] has ejected!
His unit's been lost!
Bartley :Change our codes, they're intercepting our transmission.
Military :We already have sir, four times!
Bartley :Do it again.
Clovis :This failure is unacceptable.
Bartley :…Forgive me.
Lloyd :Good afternoon.
Bartley :What is it?
We're in the middle of an operation.
Lloyd :I'd say it's time to deploy the [ASEEC's] special weapon.
Clovis :We've no time for this right now.
Lelouch :R2, fire anchor.
B7, use UN ordnance.
N group, you'll continue your advance.
Military :You bloody Eleven!
Military :We just lost Laslo's Squad.
Clovis :So do it.
We'll have to bring up Quincey's squad.
Bartley :My Lord, that will break the encirclement.
Lelouch :Now then, the enemy has five options. Their move.
Clovis :Reinforce the breach with some of the units guarding me.
All we know for certain is that enemy forces are here.
Jeremiah :Who ordered them to break formation?
Lelouch :Well that's a more stupid move than I expected.
You, Q1, do you have an area map?
Kallen :Yes, I have a map of the old town.
But it has no current land marks.
Lelouch :It'll do.
Clovis :All right, send in Burts and the others too.
Lelouch :Mission number 3 now.
Clovis :Concentrate our forces there. Surround them.
Lelouch :Is everything prepared?
Clovis :The enemy's main force is that center dot.
Finish every one of them off.
Lelouch :Hm.
Clovis :What?! Where's the enemy?
Lelouch :With this, I call check.
Lelouch :HAHAHAHAHA!
My plan worked, didn't it.
I can do it. I can. I can defeat Britannia!
Clovis :Who? Who in the hell am I up against?
What if he's even better than Todo?
Lloyd!
Lloyd :Yes, Your Highness.
Clovis :Can it win, will your toy beat them?
Lloyd :My Lord, please be so kind as to call it Lancelot.
Z-01 Lancelot now activating. Lancelot activating. Releasing hatch.
Z-01 Lancelot standby for activation. Pallet extension initiating.
Cecile :Did you read the manual?
Suzaku :Pretty much.
Cecile :Well done.
You scored at the top of the class in the simulator.
Suzaku :Hey, look.
About what you told me earlier.
Cecile :Huh? Ah, it could be.
But the possibility is nearly zero.
Suzaku :But that means there's still a chance, right?
Cecile :Yes, I'm afraid that's true.
Even so, you're not to do anything reckless.
The new system is not outfitted with an ejection mechanism.
Suzaku :OK. I understand, Miss Cecile.
That's it?
Cecile :Yes, the advanced weapon developed by us in the Advanced Special Envoy Engineering Corps, Lancelot, the world's first seventh generation Knightmare Frame.
Lloyd :Well, if you're ready, Suzaku, shall we proceed with the initial startup?
Cecile :Initial startup. Now percieving from phase twenty.
Equiping energy filler.
Confirm pre-start. Energy filler now at full output. 30 seconds to reach critical voltage.
Core Luminance, shifting phase.
Cecile :Initiating devicer setup.
Confirming entry of devicer into Z-01.
Individual ID registration confirmed.
Confirm man-machine interface. Engage.
Yggdrasil Resonance comfirmed.
Rejection Responce, weak. Devicer's Stress Responce, weak. All readings, nominal…
Lloyd :So far, it's going per the data.
…status, all green. Status of back up tactical bank, authorized. Secondary confirmation, given.
Suzaku :Lancelot, activate ME-boost.
Cecile :Lancelot, launch!
Lloyd :HAHAHAHA!
Running full throttle right out of the gate.
Suzaku :Cooler than the manual.
With this…!
Tamaki :Huh? What is that?
It doesn't look like a Sutherland.
Lelouch :Hahaha… Another push and the check point will fall.
Resistance :This is B group, reporting enemy presence.
Lelouch :Hm? Reinforcements?
Real battle is different, isn't it?
Status?
Resistance :Every one ejected, but they took out four units in nothing flat.
Lelouch :Enemy numbers?
Resistance :Just one. I think it's a new model.
I've never seen anything like it- Ah!
Lelouch :What's happening out there?
Resistance :Bastard!
Lelouch :What? It reflects bullets?
Resistance :Arrh, what do we do?
Ishida! Ah!
Lelouch :Useless so called terrorists.
With all the resources they have, they're being beaten by one unit.
Resistance :Damn it!
Suzaku :Yes, I can do this. With Lancelot I can stop all this at once.
Lelouch :N4, N5, hold there.
When the rear units arrive, surround that thing.
Resistance :Gotcha.
We can't stop it!
Lelouch :N units, what is it?
What happened?
Something I didn't foresee?
Clovis :For heaven's sake. Now I'll owe my older brother a debt I don't need to incur.
It's for the best, though.
Ougi :Ah!
Lelouch :P1! Report!
The enermy, can it really be only one unit?
Cecile :These readings are even higher than predicted.
Lloyd :It's because our pilot is taking his job very seriously.
Suzaku : If I can stop all the Knightmares, then this battle is over.
No matter what it takes, I've gotta save Lelouch and that girl.
Lelouch :You mean this thing's what's ruining my plan?
Suzaku :Are you the guy that's in command?
Lelouch :Nothing more than a pilot.
How dare he!
No choice, I've gotta get out of here.
Kallen :Hey, I'm returning the favor.
I can't–
Lelouch :I must remember that the most vital element in battle is the human one.
That damn monster's unstoppable!
Suzaku :Bastard.
He's tearing things up for no reason!
Woman :Eeeeeeeeek!
Lelouch :In the midst of battle he rescues someone?
Hm, I concede you the tactical victory here.
Nevertheless…
Lloyd :Huh? He saved someone?
Lab worker :Yes, so it would seem.
Lloyd :Hm… It's very strange of him.
Woman :Ah!
Cecile :Suzaku, are you tired?
We'll call it quits for today.
Suzaku :No. I'm fine.
Please let me keep going.
Lloyd :Be careful with his operational time!
Cecile :Yes, sir.
Lloyd :My, that boy's an excellent piece of equipment.
Soldier :Stop there, your ID.
This is Prince Clovis's personal transport.
Lelouch :At last, the check point. And barely guarded, per my plan.
Soldier :Your plan?
Lelouch :That's right.
Now I'd like you to let me pass.
Soldier :Yes, sir.
Understood.
Ougi :Kallen!
Man :It's your fault.
This is what happened when you oppose the Britannians.
Tamaki :What!? Why you gutless coward?
Woman :How many people were killed because of this!?
Tamaki :Shut up!
Do you know how many of us were killed or captured? Do ya?
Quit crying.
Kallen :Ougi, who was that voice we heard?
Ougi :Damned if I know.
He doesn't answer when I call so maybe he b–
Tamaki :There, you see!
Instead of following somebody we don't even know, we should've use the poison gas.
Ougi :But he–
Tamaki :Damn Nagata to hell!
Soldier :So this is where you Eleven vermin scurried off to.
Prepared to fire!
Kallen :Naoto!
Soldier :Commence–
Clovis :Attention all forces.
Cease fire at once.
Suzaku :Cease fire?
Clovis :I Clovis, third prince of Britannia and royal viceroy of Area Eleven, here by command you, all forces are ordered to cease fire at once.
You also cease destruction of any buildings or property. All casualties, whether Britannian or Eleven, shall be treated equally and without prejudice.
In the name of Clovis la Britannia, you are here by ordered, cease fire at once.
I shall allow no further fighting.
Clovis :Are you satisfied?
Lelouch :Very. Well done.
Clovis :And what shall we do now? Sing a few lively ballads, or perhaps a nice game of chess?
Lelouch :That has a familiar ring.
Clovis :Hmm?
Lelouch :Don't you recall? The two of us used to play chess together as boys.
Of course, I would always win.
Clovis :What?
Lelouch :Remember?
At the Aries Villa?
Clovis :You, who are you?
Lelouch :It's been a long time, big brother.
The eldest son of the late consort Marianne and seventeenth in line to the imperial throne, Lelouch vi Britannia, at your service.
Clovis :Lelouch?! B-But I thought–
Lelouch :That I was dead?
You were wrong.
I have returned, Your Highness.
And I've come back to change everything.
The date was August 10 in the year 2010 of the Imperial calendar.
The Holy Britannian empire had just declared war upon Japan.
Confronted by Britannia's newest weapon, the formidable Knightmare frame, Japan fell to its enemy in less than a month.
The conquered nation was stripped of its freedom, rights, culture, and dignity.
Finaly, even its name was taken away.
11.
The name of Japan and its people was replaced with a mere number.
Britannian Army: Why the hell are we letting the Elevens go? What about the poison gas they've stolen?
Britannian Army: But it's by order of Prince Clovis.
Britannian Army: What about Bartley? Get the general staff on the line.
Britannian Army: They're not at their posts, sir.
Britannian Army: Are you telling me Prince Clovis is alone on the con?
Clovis: I'm overjoyed, Lelouch.
They said you died when Japan was brought into the fold.
What a blessing to have you back.
We should depart for the homeland immediately.
Lelouch: So you can use me as a tool of diplomacy?
It seems you've forgotten why we were used as tools in the first place.
That's right. It was because my mother was killed.
Mother held the title of knight of honor but was a commoner by birth. No doubt the other imperial consorts held her in contempt.
Even though you made it look like the work of terrorists, I'm no fool.
You people killed my mother.
Clovis: It wasn't me. I swear to you it wasn't.
Lelouch: Then tell me everything you know. The truth cannot be hidden from me any longer.
By whose hand was she slain?
Clovis: My brother second prince Schneizel and second princess Cornelia, they can tell you.
Lelouch: They were at the heart of this? That's all that you know, isn't it.
Clovis: I swear it wasn't me. I had nothing to do with it.
Lelouch: I believe you. However–
Clovis: Please, you can't! We may have different mothers but you and I are still blood.
Lelouch: You can't change the world without getting your hands dirty.
Milly: Wake up Lelouch! I know you were sleeping. Your hands stopped moving.
Lelouch: Well, you don't have to beat me up over it, do you?
Rivalz: Huh, serves you right for ditching me like that.
Shirley: That's right. What was up with you yesterday?
Lelouch: Um well…
Milly: That's enough, you guys. Let's not get side tracked here.
If we don't come up with a fix for the club activities budget, there won't be money left for anything at all.
Nina: And if it comes to that point…
Rivalz: The equestrian club will be pissed. We don't want 'em comin' in here on horse back.
Milly: Rivalz, can't you be a more serious student council member?
Shirley: You know, it would have been nice of you if you would have reminded us about this mess a day ago.
Rivalz: I would have to say a day later. Then we would have given up.
Lelouch: Good idea. We can still do that.
Milly: GUTS!!
Rivalz: Are you trying that guts spell again?
Milly: Yeah, I want you people to start putting your all into this.
Lelouch: I really don't think that your magic's gonna do a whole lot.
Shirley: Actually it's got me going, Madam President.
Milly: Supple and willing, that's what I like.
Shirley: I train hard in the gymnastics club.
Milly: That's not what I was getting at. You're a ten.
Shirley: Huh?
Milly: From what I've seen in the girls' bathroom anyway, you've been filling out in all the right places, huh.
Rivalz: Heh, heh,
Shirley: What, what are you talking about, you perv?
Shirley: Geez, our president's just a dirty old man on the inside. Sullying the meeting with her filthy mind.
Nina: Yeah well, that's Millie for you.
Rivalz: Look on the bright side. We got the budget balanced, didn't we?
Student: They used poison gas?
Student: Man, that's freaky.
Student: Shinjuku's only thirty minutes from here.
Student: Oh my god! I saw smoke rising over in Shinjuku, it must have been the gas.
Student: Are they saying anything else about it?
Shirley: Shinjuku?
Lelouch: I heard about it in real time from a friend. That's why I called you yesterday.
Student: Hey, check out the footage of those dead Elevens.
Student: Oh! Don't look at that!
Lelouch: This is strange. Why would they cover it up?
Ugh-
Lelouch: Are they hiding Clovis's death to fend off anarchy?
But if that's the case, when they finally do announce it…
Humph, I guess that I'm not as tough as I thought I was.
Jeremiah: That ex-civil servant is such a fool.
Villetta: So are you referring to Bartley?
Jeremiah: The killer has breached our heaviest security twice already.
This perfunctory inspection is a farce.
Villetta: Margrave Jeremiah, now that Prince Clovis is out of the way, we pure bloods can…
Jeremiah: Let me make that call. We still need to woo everyone over.
Student: Kallen! It's been ages!
Student: Are you all right? Sophie's been worried sick all this time.
Student: You're okay though, right?
Kallen: Yeah, I just have to go easy for a little while.
Lelouch: Of course. That's why she's so familiar.
Kallen: Anyway, if I stay home any longer I'll never catch up.
Rivalz: What's up, buddy? See something you like? You've got a thing for her, don't ya!
Lelouch: Just thinking this a rare event. She hasn't been here at school since this whole term started.
Rivalz: Kallen Stadtfeld. They say she's sick or somethin', and she barely showed up at school last year either.
Still, her grades are at the top of the class.
And she's a member of the Stadtfeld family, which means she's well-bred and rolling in money.
Man, you sure know how to pick 'em.
Lelouch: It's not like that.
Rivalz: Aah, you don't have to hide it. A touch too sheltered though, if you ask me.
Student: Aaaaah! There's a bee! A bee!
Student: Oh my God. Kallen, run!
Student: Hurry up and run!
Kallen: I don't get it, why is a bee after me?
Hm? I wonder if there's a hive nearby…
God, I hate this! I'm sick of acting like a freakin' invalid!
Crap, he saw me…
Lelouch: There's no question, it's her.
Kallen: Can I help you or something?
Lelouch: I want answers.
Kallen: Of course.
Lelouch: Were you the one piloting the Glasgow in Shinjuku?
Kallen: Yes.
Lelouch: Why terrorism?
Kallen: Because I'm Japanese. Though technically I'm half Britannian.
Lelouch: Half blood? But why go so far?
Kallen: Um, did you want something?
Lelouch: No. I got what I wanted here.
Oh, wait. Just to be sure.
Don't tell anyone about Shinjuku.
Kallen: What do you mean, about Shinjuku? Why would you say that?
Lelouch: Go back to class.
Kallen: As soon as I get an answer to my question, I will.
Lelouch: It's not working? What's going on here?
Shirley: Hey, Lulu! Kallen!
You know, it's time to head over to the chem lab!
You'd better get a move on!
Lelouch: Oh crap, it's my turn to set up for class!
It didn't work? But…
Sayoko: Well, what shall we do? He may be late again this evening.
Nunnally: I'll wait. He said that we'd have dinner together tonight.
Sayoko: There now. This one's finished.
Nunnally: Ah, a bird?
Sayoko: Yes, it's a crane.
Nunnally: Amazing! The Japanese are so skillful.
Sayoko: Lady Nunnally?
Lelouch: I'm sorry I'm so late.
Nunnally: Hi, Lelouch! Welcome home.
Sayoko: Yes, welcome home, my lord.
Lelouch: No place like it, Sayoko. Right, Nunnally?
Bartley: As you know full well, the project was a complete failure.
Therefore this research division is being gutted.
Staff: Wha…? Yes, but–!
Bartley: I've set up a place in Narita for you.
Move everything out there.
While we may have no memory of it, the fact is the other staff officiers and I left Prince Clovis on his own.
I'm gonna be called out on the carpet for this back at home.
When that happens, if His Majesty learns this experiment's got on without his knowledge, I…
Staff: Understood, sir. We'll start prepping immediately.
Nunnally: Miss Sayoko was just teaching me about the art of the origami.
Fold a piece of paper the correct way, you can make birds, boats, almost anything.
Lelouch: Easy there.
You don't have to tell me everything all at once, you know?
It's not like I'm going anywhere.
Nunnally: Yeah, you're right. Thank you.
Lelouch: You're very welcome.
Nunnally: I'm so happy, 'cause last night you scared me a little.
Lelouch: Did I? Sorry. I just have a lot on my mind, is all.
Nunnally: Hey, they say, if you fold a thousand of these cranes, your wish'll come true.
So if there's anything at all that you've been wishing for?
Lelouch: No, not really. What about you? Do you wish for anything?
Nunnally: I wish the world was a gentler place.
Lelouch: When the day finally comes that you can see again, I'm sure that it will be.
Nunnally: Really?
Lelouch: I promise.
The truth is there are very few paths our future can take.
The Ashford family is sheltering us for now, but how long can that last?
If our identity is exposed, even Rival, Shirley, and the others will abandon us.
We'll end up political tools, or casualty of royal ambition.
I have to build a world where Nunnally can at least find happiness.
Nunnally: Sayoko taught me this the other day.
It's called a Japanese promise.
Cross my heart, hope to die, eat a thousand needles, if I lie.
Pinky promise song.
Lelouch: Well that's scary. I may have to eat a thousand needles someday.
Nunnally: That's right.
So I'd better not catch you telling lies, okay?
Lelouch: Don't you worry. I'll never lie, I swear.
Not to you anyway.
Lelouch: This is the only weapon I have. And I don't even know how to use it.
Teacher: Lelouch! Class will be starting in a minute, you know.
Lelouch: Oh, yes sir.
Um, sir? What are the topics going to be for the essays on your next exam?
Teacher: The humiliation of Edinborough, the transfer of the capital, and north and south war topics.
Lelouch: So, I haven't lost the power, then.
Sir? What exactly are the topics going to be for the essays on your next exam?
Teacher: Right, very funny. Maybe you should try studying, huh? Just apply yourself, you'll do fine.
Lelouch: Yes, sir!
As I suspected, I can only use it on a person once.
Ohgi: So, how's campus life treating you?
Kallen: Stifling. I was stuck in history class yesterday.
Look, maybe I should just head back.
Ohgi: The army's on a high alert right now.
Stay there, and let things cool off.
Kallen: I don't know.
What about the voice on the radio?
Ohgi: Can't go looking for a voice.
Besides, Naoto would be happy to see you back in school.
Forget about Shinjyuku for now. I'll be in touch.
Kallen: Shinjyuku…I guess he's right, but…
Lelouch: Don't tell anyone about Shinjyuku.
Kallen: No, it couldn't have been his voice.
Lelouch: The aristocracy was highly educated, with such an emphasis on edification and training, they produced a superior breed of ruler.
And secondly, they possessed heightened efficiency, since only a small number of the very best were carefully chosen from their ranks…
Kallen: It could be…no, I can't remember well enough to be sure.
Lelouch: All I did was simply mention Shinjyuku, but…
Kallen: If he knows who I really am, then…
Lelouch: At the first opportunity…
Kallen: I need to take care of him.
Bartley: And the research center?
Britannian Army: Transferred to Narita last night.
Bartley: Right then. I pray you forgive me, Your Highness.
Shirley: Hey Lulu, you coming along?
Lelouch: Sorry, maybe some other time.
Student: Yeah, I thought so.
Student: You've gotta go straight home then, huh?
Student: What do you have, a curfew ?
Student: What's up?
Lelouch: You think that you could spare a minute? I need to talk to you.
Kallen: Sure. I was wondering when you were gonna ask.
Jeremiah: I hope you can see how determined we are now.
Bartley: But I've already told you!
Jeremiah: That you don't remember? Still cling to that ridiculous excuse?
Bartley: Just ask the others! They'll testify that… !
Jeremiah: Ducking the blame? You're pathetic! You shan't remain at His Royal Highness's side another minute!
Kallen: I didn't even know this room existed.
Lelouch: It's the club house for the student council. They built as a ballroom for various special occasions.
Kallen: And we won't be disturbed inside here?
Lelouch: Yes, that's correct.
Shirley: Here it is! I found it! Look! This is it, right?
Nina: What a relief you found our lab data.
Rivalz: Good. My ass is killing me.
Milly: Were you able to find it? I finished up on my end, shall we dig in?
Rivalz: Wow!
Shirley: Way to go, Milly!
Milly: You adore me, I know.
Lelouch: Um, what is all of this?
Milly: Lelouch, don't you know?
I thought that's why you brought her.
We're inducting Kallen into the student council.
It was my grandfather's idea, actually.
Lelouch: The principal's?
Milly: He thought it best, with her poor health she'd have a harder time with regular club activities.
Oh, I'm Milly, the president of the council. Pleasure to meet you.
Kallen: Oh, thank you, the pleasure's all mine.
Rivalz: I'm Rivalz, the secretary.
If there's anything you need to help with, I'm your man.
Shirley: Hi, I'm Shirley. And I'm a member of the swim club. Welcome.
Nina: Hi there, my name's Nina.
Kallen: It's nice to meet all of you.
Nunnally: Shirley, I'm sorry but, do you think you could set these on the table for me?
Shirley: Oh, sure, thanks, Nunna.
Lelouch: Nunnally, what're you doing here?
Milly: This is Lelouch's sister.
Nunnally: I'm still in the middle school group, so I can't be on the council yet.
Rivalz: That's alright. You're an honorary member in our book.
Nunnally: Hello there, it's a pleasure to meet you, Kallen.
Kallen: Thank you. You as well.
Rivalz: Right. Shall we kick this off with a toast?
Shirley: Champagne?
Nina: Yeah, but we're on the student coucil, we shouldn't…
Rivalz: Uh, come on! < Just relax. >
Loosen up, you guys! < It's sparkling cider. >
Shirley: No way. We're gonna get in trouble! < You swear? Let me see that bottle. >
Nunnally: What's going on?
Milly: Here, Nunnally.
Rivalz: Lelouch! Heads up!
Shirley: Ah…Ah…You aren't getting well with it either, Lulu… < C'mon, Lelou! Let me see that bottle! >
Nunnally: What just happened?
Milly: We have clothes for her?
Shirley: Sayoko's on it.
Kallen: This is why I hate Britanians.
Lelouch: It's Lelouch. I've brought you a change of clothes.
Kallen: You can come in. I've drawn the curtain already.
Lelouch: Sorry about all this. I know they can be a little over the top.
Kallen: That's okay. Nothing wrong with cutting loose every once in a while, you know?
Lelouch: These are some of my clothes. Hope that's okay.
Kallen: It's cool. Don't worry about it.
That was fast. You went all the way to the boy's dorm?
Lelouch: Actually, I live here.
It'd be pretty hard for my sister to live off in the dorms.
The principal of the school lets us stay here as a favor.
Kallen: I see…
Lelouch: Anyway…
Kallen: Hey, wait! Can you hand me that pouch over there?
Lelouch: Sure. …You really are a live-wire, aren't you?
Kallen: Were you the one in Shinjyuku?
Lelouch: What do you mean?
Kallen: Don't play dumb. You brought up Shinjyuku the other day… Why?
Lelouch: Why do you ask? Is there something wrong with Shinjyuku?
Kallen: Don't answer my question with a question. Yes or no, that's all I wanna hear out of you.
Lelouch: If I don't answer it, someone will come. That okay?
Hello? Ashford Academy Student Council. No, this is…
Oh, it's for you. He says he knows you.
Kallen: Hello?
Zero: Glad you still alive, Q1.
Kallen: Was I wrong?
Zero: 16:00, the day after tomorrow. The observation deck at Tokyo Tower. Come alone.
Kallen: Who are you? How did you arrange that cease-fire order?
Hey, don't hang up!
Lelouch: Did you say cease-fire? Sounds like you keep dangerous company.
Kallen: Oh, um, that was…
Lelouch: Let me guess… You're talking about a game? Something on-line?
Kallen: Yeah, you got me. 'Cause, you know, I've been shut up in my house so long…
Lelouch: That's what I was warning you about, when I told you not to bring up Shinjyuku before.
Seriously, some guys will try to show you footage of what happened that day and it's pretty damn grim.
By the way, you know I can see you, right?
Um, I won't tell anyone. Later.
Kallen: I was wrong…
Lelouch: The council doesn't require much actual work, I guess.
Beyond occasional paperwork, we'll sometimes plan school events.
Kallen: So you mean like the cultural festival?
Lelouch: Yep, like that, along with the cross-dressers' ball, the absolute silence party and swim suit day.
Kallen: What's up with that?
Lelouch: Blame our president. You'll be spending a lot of time with her. Hope you're ready.
Nunnally: Lelouch, it's awful.
Lelouch: What is?
Milly: Prince Clovis has been found dead.
Rivalz: They're saying he was killed.
Jeremiah: Prince Clovis has been taken from us.
He fought for peace and justice against all of the Elevens.
He died a martyr.
We must all bury our sorrow, and carry on his will.
TV: We interrupt this broadcast with breaking news.
The man suspected as the murderer has been captured.
According to this report, the suspect is an honorary Britanian.
Private Suzaku Kururugi, a former Eleven and honorary Britanian.
I repeat, Suzaku Kururugi arrested for murder.
Lelouch, a youth of Britannia, had been granted special abilities by a mysterious girl.
Geass, the power to command others to do absolutely anything.
And Lelouch is determined to use that power to bring the Britannian Empire to its knees.
To avenge his mother, and create a world where his younger sister Nunnally can find happiness.
All the while knowing at the end of his quest, the Britannian Emperor, his father, awaits.
Or at least, that was the hope Lelouch carried in his heart back then…
Jeremiah: Do you know anything about this weapon?
Suzaku Kururugi, it was the one used to rob Prince Clovis of his life.
The barrel striations leave no doubt, and we've done a little homework on you as well.
You're the eldest child of Japan's last acting prime minister, are you not?
Your motive here is clear.
Suzaku: You're making a mistake.
I have never even laid eyes on that gun.
Jeremiah: We've found your fingerprints all over this weapon. You're also suspected of murdering members of the Royal Guard.
Come clean now, and you'll be judged as though you were born a Britannian, not some worthless Eleven.
Suzaku: You're wrong! I've done nothing!
Nunnally: That was Suzaku they mentioned on the news, wasn't it?
Lelouch: Yep, it looks like he's still alive.
Nunnally: Yeah, it's been ages. We haven't seen him since the war ended. Even we…
Nunnally: And Lelouch?
Lelouch: What is it?
Nunnally: It wasn't true what the news said, was it?
Lelouch: Of course not. Suzaku would never do anything like that. They've just made a mistake.
Nunnally: Yeah… must be.
Lelouch: Right. Well…
Good night, Nunnally.
Tamaki:
That's why we should've issued freaking statement sooner.we could've taken credit for it.
Ohgi:
Naoto. I'm not cut out for this, I'm no leader.
Old Man:
Yes, everything is just as you requested. We have the best in the business working on it.
Once the slide system is in order, it's all yours.
Once I've erased all of the evidence I should forget this ever happened, right?
Principal:
Truely this is bitterly painful incident for all, the viceroy of area 11, our beloved prince Clovis has been lost to us forever.
However, we can and will bear the weight of this tragedy, and from this darkest of hours draw strength.
Lloyd:
We've lost the most crucial part of the equation.
Cecile:
Can we do it without him?
Lloyd:
Don't I wish. The other units never let go of a good pilot. And even if we got one, they never match his readings.
His operational efficiency clocked at 94 percent. Then you wanna replace him?
Cecile:
You should tell them that, perhaps they'll let Suzaku go.
Lloyd:
He's an honorary Britanian, they'd never listen.
Ever since general Bartley's disgraced, the purebloods have the military and I am gripped.
Shirley:
The pureblood's what?
Lelouch:
Well, from what I understand, they're saying that only pureblood Britanians should be allowed to serve in the military.
Lloyd:
Their view is one of their own can never be a criminal.
But if the criminal is an Eleven, it pays the way for Margrave Jeremiah to shut down the practice of granting natives honorary status.
Cecile:
And what about Suzaku?
Lloyd:
He is fake so but decided.
Cecile:
Hmm.
Rivalz:
Hey Lelouch! You got anything going on later?
After all classes have been cancelled for the day, hawks have been asking for a rematch.
Shirley:
You are not gambling you guys!
Rivalz:
Come on. Don't be such a stick in the mud.
Lelouch:
She's right though. Maybe it's time to quit.
Rivalz:
Huh?
Lelouch:
I found a better opponent actually.
Shirley:
You did? I don't get it.
Rivalz:
You'll cut me in on the action too, right?
Lelouch:
A-Hahaha. Better not. It's not really up your alley.
Guide:
Britania's resounding victory over Japan opened the unenlightened nation's eyes to it's true place in today's world order.
Since then the empire and area 11 had walked hand in hand down the road to revival.
Kallen:
16 hundred hours at Tokyo tower. Why here of all places?
Sugiyama?:
It was Kururugi who contacted us wasn't it?
Ohgi:
Hard to say.
Yoshida?:
Yeah, but he might have been arrested after his communication with Kallen.
Sugiyama?:
Then we are in danger here. We should go.
Announcement:
Attention please. Paging Miss Kallen Stadtfeld, Ashford Academy.
One of your personal effects has been turned in at the kiosk on the observation deck.
I repeat.
Woman at the counter:
Hi. I'm assuming that this phone is yours, ma'am.
Uhm, something wrong? It is yours isn't it?
Kallen:
Ah, yeah thank you so much.
Ohgi:
Oh yeah, there's no debating. Life is better here thanks to Prince Clovis.
I mean it's all due to Britania that we can rebuild as quickly as we did.
I'm happy about that…
Kallen:
Zero?
Uhm… Hello?
Lelouch:
I want you to board the outbound train on loop line five. And bring your friends.
Kallen:
What?
Jeremiah: You handled His Highness's memorial program very well, a little too weepy from my taste but…
Diethard: Yes, well the masses tend to like tear-jerker, your excellency.
Jeremiah: Spoken like a true TV-man. Still I have to acknowledge the finesse you've shown. You did well in the short time you had. One would almost think you were expecting His Highness to meet his untimely end.
Diethard: It's quite common from memorial program to be set in advance for important people.
Jeremiah: Does that including me as well?
Diethard: Recent event may have bumped you up the list a bit your excellency.
Jeremiah: I wasn't deemed important enough till now is that it? How forthright of you!
Diethard: I'm afraid so sir.
Jeremiah: Ever thought of enlisting? The army could use more men like you.
Diethard: I don't think it would be a very good fit. Not really my cup of tea.
Jeremiah: You prefer the civil sector I take it. No matter, I have another favor to ask of you. Tomorrow night Suzaku Kururugi will be transfered to his court-martial.
Diethard: We should line the road with good patriotic Britannians.
Jeremiah: Excellent. You catch on quickly don't you? Be sure the rabble can see his face.
Viletta: Lord Jeremiah, there are those among the Elevens who see private Kururugi as a hero. Some might very well make an attempt to free him.
Jeremiah: I'll be there personally aboard my Sutherland. If anyone even thinks of causing trouble, they will be executed on the spot.
Announcer: Attention all passengers if you become aware of any suspicious items on board, please alert metro personnel by using the nearest inter-telephone.
Kallen: What now?
Lelouch: Face forward and look to your right. What do you see?
Kallen: The Britannian city. It was stolen away from us and built on our sacrifice.
Lelouch: And on the left?
Kallen: I see our city. Remnants of the desiccated city after the Britannian sucked it dry.
Lelouch: Good answer. Now make your way to the front of the train.
Announcer: The next stop is Okubo. Okubo is next. Those wishing to transfer to the Chuo-Soubu line should exit at the next stop. Okubo will be next. Once again. Those wishing to transfer to the Chuo-Soubu line should exit at the next stop.
Kallen: Was it you? On the phone?
Yoshida?: Wow… Do you think it's a trap?
Kallen: Well, was that you in Shinjuku? Was that cease fire your doing?
Yoshida?: Hey, we're talking to you.
Lelouch: What do you think of my tour at the settlement?
Ohgi: Your tour?
Yoshida?: Come-on, there is no way it was this joker.
Lelouch: I wanted you to fully grasp the two, the settlement and the ghetto.
Ohgi: Yeah, we know. There is a difference between us and them. A very harsh one. And that's why we resist them.
Lelouch: You are wrong. Britannia will not fall to terrorism.
Ohgi: Fall?
Lelouch: It's a little bit better than childish nuisance.
Yoshida?: What was that? You call us a bunch of kids?
Lelouch: You should know your enemy. It is not people, but Britannia itself. It is a war you must wage, but not on the innocent. Take up your sword! Fight for justice!
Kallen: Oh please. That's all easy enough to say, isn't it? Hiding behind that mask… why should we even trust you?
Yoshida?: She's right! Lose the mask!
Ohgi: Right. Are you going to show us your face or not?
Lelouch: Very well, I'll show you. But rather than my face, bear witness to my power. If I deliver to you the impossible, then I might have earned your trust.
: He killed the prince of Britannia. Suzaku Kururugi should be treated as a hero.
: Yeah, but he's an honorary Britannian.
: Prime minister Kururugi was his father.
: So what? The bastard gave up Japan, and people don't know that about him.
: The whole Shinjuku business was the work of Kouzuki's group wasn't it?
: Yes, sir. They're being led by a man named Ohgi at present.
: Has Kururugi's family said anything?
: No, sir. They broke contact with him once he joined the military.
: Tohdoh, what are your thoughts?
Tohdoh: We should not become involved in this public execution.
: That's cowardly! You are Tohdoh, the miracle worker right?
Tohdoh: There is difference between miracles and foolhardiness.
Lloyd: Congratulations! Those two you asked me about weren't on the list of casualties.
Suzaku: That's good to hear..
Lloyd: Not much luck on your end though, you may be getting a trial, but no one is pulling for you certainly.
Suzaku: But the courts are where the truth comes to light.
Lloyd: I expect there'll be more smoke and mirrors than anything. The truth is scarce of late.
Suzaku: If that's how the world works, then so be it. I've no regret.
Announcer:
Any moment. Any moment now. It's a sight to see.
The throngs' lining the route.
All of them waiting on bated breath. Waiting for the accused murderer of Prince Clovis to pass by.
An honorary Britanian and a former Eleven Suzaku Kururugi.
Diethard:
Camera 5 is a little slow.
Talk to me, Charles, your team been deployed yet?
What? The studio? Let them wait. Nothing has been pushed back.
Everything is going according to plan. Here we go.
Announcer:
I, I can see them! They have the suspect! Suzaku Kururugi is headed this way!
Diethard:
Like clockwork. Huh, what a circus this is.
And I'm as corrupt as any of them.—-
Cecile:
This is insane. We know that Suzaku is innocent.
Lloyd:
The court deemed our testimony inadmissible. There is nothing we can do.
Cecile:
Yes, but…
Lloyd:
Is that altruism or humanitarianism?
Cecile:
This isn't a time for a game of semantics!
Lloyd:
Not much else to do? We both know where this case is headed, don't we?
We couldn't reach him at the summit. All we can do is cut our losses, really.
Announcer:
Voices of scorn growing ever louder. Voices bearing testament to a people's love of their prince.
Raining their judgement down on a terrorist.
Nunnally:
Suzaku!
Announcer:
Margrave Jeremiah, integral in settling this case, will be presiding over the trial as acting consul.
Tamaki:
No way the three of them can pull this off on their own.
Ohgi:
He told us. He said he'd make the impossible possible.
He gave us his word to save Suzaku Kururugi.
Lelouch:
Right. No need to turn back. The die is cast.—-
Officer:
Acting consul Jeremiah.
Jeremiah:
What is it?
Officer:
Vehicle approaching the main highway from third.
We just let it through as you instructed but…
Jeremiah:
Do you believe the target could be a terrorist's vehicle?
Officer:
Well Sir, it's Prince Clovis' car.
Jeremiah:
The prince's car? Well looks like we've got a comedian. Don't worry about it.
Just let them through to us. All forces hold here!
Suzaku:
Ah?
Sugiyama?:
Hey, they stopped. They really did!
Tamaki:
Huh! It's just a coincidence.
Yoshida?:
Yeah, but he said Jeremiah would try to hog all the limelight, make some sort of stand about it.
Tamaki:
COINCIDENCE!
Announcer:
This is not a scheduled stop. Could there have been some sort of accident?
This is site 5. There is a vehicle approaching them.
Jeremiah:
Huh.
Announcer:
It's, it's Prince Clovis' personal transport!
And it's heading straight for the cavalcade!
Ohgi:
What a… He's coming straight at them. What is he planning?
Kallen:
Hope they can't tell it's fake.
Lelouch:
I see. Just you two then.
Ohgi:
I'm sorry. We just need a little more time. If more people understood what we…
Lelouch:
No, the two of you will do just fine.
Kallen:
Huh? Come on! That's ridiculous! There will be too many of them!
Lelouch:
With your help, clearing the task at hand will be child's play.
I'll need this by tomorrow. All that matters is the exterior.
Jeremiah:
You dare desecrate His Highness's transport?
Come out of there.
Huh?
Lelouch:
I am Zero.
Villetta:
Zero?
Announcer:
Who is this person?
This man calling himself Zero, standing before a full millitary convoy.
Rivalz:
What is all this?
Tamaki:
What the hell does he think he is doing?
Announcer:
Who is this man calling himself Zero?
Diethard:
Zero?
What do you mean, like 'nothing'?
Announcer:
Are we gazing on a terrorist? Certainly not the wisest if such is the case.
Suzaku:
Is he an Eleven?
Lelouch:
Now to return the favor, Suzaku.
Jeremiah:
I've seen enough, Zero. This little show of yours is over.
First things first. Why don't you lose that mask?
What in the…!?
Villetta:
Jeremiah, be careful, he's got the…
Lelouch:
Yes, Jeremiah.
You never saw inside this thing.
So you assume it holds poison gas.
Suzaku:
Wait.
You don't understand…
Announcer:
Can all of you watching at home see this? It's some sort of device, although its purpose is unclear. Stay with us and we'll see if this so-called terrorist has anything to say.
Jeremiah:
You bastard!
He's taken every Britannian here hostage, and he's done it without them even knowing it.
Lelouch:
You intend to shoot?
I think you know full well what will happen if you do.
Diethard:
Unit 6 bring up the sound and get that camera right in his face!
Staff:
Sir, it's too "hairy" out here.
Diethard:
Damn, amatures!
Jeremiah:
Fine, what are your demands?
Lelouch:
An exchange. This, for Kururugi.
Jeremiah:
Like hell. He's charged with high treason for murdering a prince.
I can't hand him over.
Lelouch:
No.
You're mistaken, Jeremiah.
He's no murderer.
The man who killed Clovis was myself.
Cecile:
Unbelievable!
Lloyd:
The real culprit, hey.
Announcer:
What? What does this mean?
This masked man called Zero – no, we can't be sure who he is – but in any case, he claims to be the real assassin?
So where does this leave the current suspect, Private Kururugi?
Ohgi:
Ah! Crap!
There is no way out of this.
Kallen:
We are so screwed.
Lelouch:
For a single Eleven, you'll save scores of precious Britannians.
I find that to be a bargain.
Diethard:
This is all one big performance to him.
Jeremiah:
He is mad, I tell you. Disguising this truck as His Highness'! He'll pay the price for mocking the crown!
Lelouch:
Careful.
You don't wish the public to learn of Orange, do you?
Soldier:
Orange? What's he talking about?
Soldier:
I don't know.
Lelouch:
If I die, it'll all go public. If you don't want that to happen…
Jeremiah:
What are you talking about? What is this?
Lelouch:
You'll do everything in your power to let us go, your prisoner as well.
Jeremiah:
Right, understood. You there, release the prisoner.
Kallen:
Eh!?
Villetta:
What on earth are you doing, My Lord?
Jeremiah:
Get that man over here.
Villetta:
Hah?
Soldier:
Should we? But …
Jeremiah:
Hand him over. Nobody gets in his way.
Kewell:
No. What are you thinking? You can't do this!
Jeremiah:
Lord Kewell, this is an order.
Announcer:
It's hard to tell what's happening from here, but it seems that Kururugi's release has been brokered!
Suzaku:
So, who the hell are you?
Lelouch:
As I thought, they didn't allow you to speak.
Villetta:
If they get away, we'll lose everything.
Kallen:
It's time to go, Zero.
Lelouch:
Well then, tell next time.
Villetta:
You cowardly Eleven. Lord Jeremiah, what are you …?
Jeremiah:
You heard me! Stand down now!
Kewell:
They are not alone at all. They jumped right off.
Ohgi:
It works! Now we can…
Kewell:
You imbecile!? There's nowhere for you to run!
Jeremiah:
Lord Kewell!
Kewell:
Huh!?
Jeremiah:
Are you going to follow orders or not? And believe me, there will be repercussions.
All units, do I make myself clear? Do everything in your power to help them get away.
Terrorist:
Man, I didn't really think he could do it.
Terrorist:
Yeah, who is this guy?
Tamaki:
That's crap! How many times can a bluff like that work, anyway?
Ohgi:
You gotta give the guy some credit though.
Tamaki:
Huh?
Ohgi:
Gotta admit it nobody else could've pulled that off. Not the Japanese Liberation Front, certainly not me.
We've always thought that a full-on war with Britannian wasn't a possibility at all. But maybe with him, it is.
Lelouch:
It looks like they treated you rather roughly. Now you know what they're really like, Private Kururugi.
Britannia is rotten. If you wish to bring change to this world, then join me.
Suzaku:
So, is it true? Are you really the one who killed Prince Clovis?
Lelouch:
This is war. Why wouldn't I kill an enemy commander?
Suzaku:
And the gas? Those were civilians out there.
Lelouch:
A bluff to help things along. The result, not a single death.
Suzaku:
The result? That's all that matters to you, I suppose. Huh…
Lelouch:
Come join me. The Britannia you serve is a worthless dominion.
Suzaku:
Maybe that's true, but… but this nation, it can be changed for the better, and from within.
Lelouch:
Changed?
Suzaku:
And any ends gained through contemptible means aren't worth anything.
Lelouch:
Wait. Where are you going?
Suzaku:
My court-martial begins in an hour.
Lelouch:
Damn, are you mad? The only reason they're giving you a trial is to find you guilty.
The judge, the prosecution, and defense.
Suzaku:
Rules are rules. And if I don't go, they'll start cracking down on Elevens and honorary Britannians.
Lelouch:
But you'll die.
Suzaku:
I don't mind.
Lelouch:
Don't be an idiot.
Suzaku:
An old friend of mine always used to tell me that. He'd say I was a fool. It's my weakness, I guess.
I'd try to bring you in, but you'd just end up killing me.
And If I'm going to die, it'll be in the service of the people.
Even so, I thank you… for saving me.
Lelouch:
You fool.
Announcer:
Yes, apparently. Private Kururugi has made contact with the authorities. It would seem the Zero has released him.
However now that the original charges against him have been thrown into question, it's very possible Kururugi would be found innocent and acquitted.
Nunnally:
Thank goodness.
Announcer:
For legal perspective on all of this, we now turn to our legal analyst …
Nunnally:
Miss Sayoko?
Episode Preview:
So naive! I was sure Suzaku would understand. Change the system from within? Ridiculous! The system will just swallow him up! It'll eat him alive! I can't beg for their charity to live my life! I just can't. I won't live by their rules anymore!