The young Britannian Lelouch possesses two powers.
One of them is Geass,
the absolute power to compel any opponent to do what he orders.
And the other is the Black Knights,
the military force he has assembled in order to destroy the Britannian Empire ruled by his father.
Using the code name of Zero, Lelouch has made his move,
seeking to avenge the death of his mother...
and also to create a world in which his younger sister Nunnally can be happy.
What will be the outcome of these actions?
Even now, nobody knows.
The moment when I might be able... Jibun wo sekai sae mo
To change myself and even the world Kaete shimae sou na shunkan wo
It's always right there at my side Itsumo sugu soba ni
Even as I stood still, looking at myself Kakusenu iradachi to
With undisguised frustration Tachitsukusu jibun wo mitsume
Feeling lost, feeling anguished Mayoi nagara nayami nagara
Feeling mournful, deciding what to do Kuyami nagara kimerba ii sa
All it took was a single word from you Kimi ga kureta kotoba hitotsu
And my uncertainty vanished Tomadoi wa kiesari
You let the light shine into what was my empty room Karappo datta boku no heya ni hikari ga sashita
The sky I had been looking up at... Miageta oozora ga
Cleared and turned blue Aoku sumikitte yuku
And I decided to throw open... Tozashita mado wo hiraku
The windows that were kept closed Koto kimeta
The moment when I might be able... Jibun wo sekai sae mo
To change myself and even the world Kaete shimae sou na shunkan wo
I feel it right here with me Kanjiru ima koko ni
THE MESSENGER FROM KYOTO
The Japan Liberation Front was nearly 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 Eleven'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 antigovernment 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?!
P-Prince Clovis instructed us to...
Well, that is to say...
He said that if we forced them, we'd just trigger an uprising...
which would give the Chinese Federation an opportunity to exploit.
They've already been given one!
They'll take advantage of Zero's growing power.
Vice-minister, aren't there delegates of the Elevens...
which the Ministry of Internal Affairs has charged with the self-government of this area?
A group called the N.A.C?
We were hoping to get the goods on the N.A.C. in the operation two days ago,
but the data was buried in the land slide.
However, our suspicions remain high. If we suppress them first...
Hm...
A group of bluebloods and plutocrats... A relic of the past at this point.
W-Wait, please! Those are just rumors!
There's no evidence of it at all!
If you suppress them, the Eleven economy won't be able to stand!
It'll affect the tax revenue we send back to the homeland!
Also, the idea that Numbers should take care of their own is a guiding principle of the empire!
Then what about the search for the Black Knights?!
F- From the shield machine they left behind,
we've established that the Narita incident was Zero's doing,
but that's as much information as we can glean from the remains of their members.
So, you leave Kyoto be and also can't capture Zero.
Do you know?
Those who can't get required results are usually called "incompetent".
So, the Britannian princess has gone this far.
With the breakup of the Liberation Front,
the last embers of Japan have died away.
Wait! He may be on the run, but Tohdoh is still in good shape!
Although I heard he's even lost the Burai Customs.
At this point, hope is...
There is still hope.
The Black Knights? You've been an admirer of Zero...
since he rescued Suzaku Kururugi, to the point of sending him a Guren Mk-II.
...and due to the defeat of Trafalgar,
Elizabeth the 3rd found herself surrounded in Edinburgh by revolutionaries.
Oh, Dad...
Okay, what's got you looking so worried? Constipated? Got your period?
No!
Then you're lonely because Lelouch isn't here?
Not just that. Kallen's absent with him. Again.
So carefree...
While all the world talk about is what happened in Narita the day before last.
Suzaku's out today as well because of that.
I know! But my problem is with Lulu and Kallen!
I envy you, Shirley. That's what I love about you!
Could you please not make fun of me?!
Then just tell him already! Say "I like you!"
I... I couldn't! I just couldn't! I mean, what if?!
Oh, what if he rejects me?!
Maybe we won't be able to even be friends after that!
You don't have to laugh like that, you know?
It's comfortable, isn't it?
This place now... The way we are...
Yeah, it is.
Still, we should prepare ourselves a little for what's coming.
Nothing stays the same forever.
Oh, sorry! Don't take me so seriously.
Look, if it's bothering you that much,
why not ask him about it as soon as you can?
So, how were things on your end?
L- Lulu! I thought you were out today!
Nunnally just had a little fever.
Sayoko had things to do until noon, so I stayed home to help.
Oh, you don't say!
Is Nunna feeling better now?
A bit.
Ms. President, do you have that paperwork?
Oh, that. Make sure you organize them by year and class, okay?
Right, right.
You handle people as roughly as ever, I see.
Well, it's my pleasure to have such an able subordinate!
Subordinate? Yeah. I guess that's what I am, huh?
Ooh... Prez! You nearly gave me a heart attack!
Hm? Huh? My ticket?
Lulu!
What's up?
Um, is there a letter mixed up with that paperwork?
Oh... Sorry.
Hm? What's wrong?
Lulu!
Yes?
No, you're wrong about us.
Oh, hardly. To me, he's just...
I did it! I actually did it!
Now what? He'll come, right?
He didn't say no. But still...
He's just coming with me to a concert!
If it's just that, it's nothing big. Still, it's my chance!
Thanks, Dad!
Kyoto complimented us on using the Guren Mk-II so well. I was really moved.
But the White Helmet...
Don't sweat it! It was a tie game, right? A tie!
What made Shirley go and say that?
My dad's job has him working away from home.
But he likes to send me stuff like this to humor me.
So, I was wondering...
Here.
What's this?
A love letter.
Oh? From you?
And they say you have no sense of humor!
Tamaki, you laugh too much.
It's an official letter from Kyoto.
They urgently request a direct meeting with us.
Should we make such a big deal about this?
Such a big? It's KYOTO, you know!
If they acknowledge us, we may get money and support from them.
It would help with our financial troubles.
Troubles?
We shouldn't have any trouble if we stick to the budget I laid out.
Well...
H- Hey, it's not my fault! We're a big organization now!
With more people, you get unexpected expenses.
Treating new recruits to dinner like a big shot is "unexpected?"
Look, you...
I know you! And I know how you act!
Huh? You do?
We'll put Ohgi in charge of the treasury for now.
Hold it! I've always been in charge of the cash! That's my job!
If you want me to trust you, then give me appropriate results.
Oh, you're one to talk!
A guy who won't even let his partners see his face!
How about it, Zero? Huh?!
Hold on, that's...
Zero's identity isn't the problem here, is it?
Zero had the skill to outwit someone like Cornelia. That's why he's the leader of the Black Knights!
What else do we need from him?
Nina, is that you? If you're not feeling well, then...
Oh, no. It's nothing. Nothing.
Well, what do we do?
Well...
We were originally Naoto's team.
I don't mind about his little sister Kallen, but...
You were in charge after him, and you shouldn't have stepped aside!
You all didn't feel that way at Narita!
But he practically forced us to do it there!
We're the senior leaders, and he still keeps secrets from us!
I've narrowed it down to 12 possible people.
Now to see which bets are the winners.
I really do need to learn to ad lib, don't I?
Who's there?
It's me. I'm... I'm sorry if I spoke out of turn before.
Kallen, do you want to know who I really am, as well?
That girl knows, doesn't she?
No. Excuse me.
Big brother?
Looks like your fever's dropped.
Maybe it was just me getting a little moody.
Moody?
It just seems that, lately...
I've felt like you've gotten a little distant from me.
Maybe my body just did this on its own to get your attention.
You're wrong. I haven't changed.
No matter what, I'll always be here at your side, Nunnally.
Then, will you let me be a little selfish now?
Please hold my hand a little longer.
If I fall asleep alone, I'm afraid I'll have that dream again.
CODE GEASS Lelouch of the Rebellion
You're serious? You want me to do you a favor?
Yes. I want to apply an idea you gave me.
No matter what Kyoto's intentions are, I want to obtain their power.
That is your wish.
If you need to for your reason to live, then I'll help you.
It's necessary.
C.C., you're...
I understand. Anyway, you forgot something.
I didn't forget them. I don't know when I'll be back tonight.
I was planning to phone her to turn her down.
Stick to our contract...
It's me.
Oh, good timing. I wanted to tell you...
Um, listen, Lulu...
I know I made a date with you, but I may be late.
But, anyway... It'll be fine, really!
Yeah, I promise I'll come.
Bring your staff along, as well. That's what my master instructed.
They're patrolling the perimeter to guard against any contingencies.
I'll call them shortly. However, before I do...
Any recovered human remains should be brought to tent number 2.
Any lost articles should be identified at once.
Bring any items which contain identifiable faces to tent number 1.
Specify via written report on the location and time of discovery.
Medical team 2 will be arriving shortly.
Transport personnel, report to provisional tent 2 at once!
Was she really there? That girl? And then!
Just forget it! There wasn't any data left about it!
So, had enough of digging for bodies?
If you can, I'd like you to let me help out with the recovery operations for a bit longer.
Be my guest, until you've worked it out of your system.
Those are Princess Cornelia's orders for the time being.
Mr. Lloyd... Zero and the Black Knights... What are they doing?
What do they hope to accomplish by causing all these deaths?
They're knights of justice, if you go by his own words.
And this was "justice?!"
Please, I've no intention of having an embarrassing discussion about the nature of justice.
We are basically soldiers, after all.
All set! The energy filler's been switched out.
Oh, uh, right!
Well, Cecile?
I checked them out. The Purebloods' units, as well.
It's what I thought it was, right?
Yes, sir. The wave surger.
I never would have thought Rakshata would work with our enemies.
The enemy pilot was an ace, as well.
With us not able to predict Suzaku's psychological stability now,
if he were to fight that pilot again...
You don't think it would win? My dear Lancelot?
It's been a while. How much further till we're there?
How about calming down? It's embarrassing!
Wh- What the hell?!
We're going up?
Sorry for the inconvenience. The master is waiting for you.
This is... The Fuji mines?!
That can't be! C'mon, we can't have gone there!
But, it has to be! This mountain... This scenery!
You mean, underneath us is the Sakuradite?
The treasure that caused the whole war?!
Intruders here get executed without any questions!
Their power reaches all the way in here? Kyoto really is amazing!
It's an abomination.
Mt. Fuji, a sacred mountain once a scenic wonder of clean water and lush greenery...
And now it's bent to the empire's will,
its continual rape a reflection of what Japan has become.
What a wretched thing it is.
I apologize for not showing you my face.
However, you do the same, Zero.
I must be sure, though. Sure of who you are.
Therefore... You will show me your face!
Wait, please! Zero's given us strength and victories! That should...
Silence!
Which of you is Ohgi?
Y-Yes! That's me, sir!
Remove Zero's mask!
Ohgi!
I'm sorry, Zero. But I want to trust you, too.
So, please... Let me trust you.
A woman?!
It can't be!
It's not!
This isn't Zero! I saw her! She was with Zero before!
You, girl! Is this true?
Yes.
And you aren't Japanese, are you?
Correct, Kyoto leader...
Taizou Kirihara.
No one who knows his identity can be allowed to live!
Especially a non-Japanese!
Wait! Leave me out of this!
Sloppy! And your methods and philosophy are outdated!
That is why you'll never win!
Zero!
Wh- When did you?!
Stop! He has a remote trigger!
Everyone got that?! Nobody make a move!
Taizou Kirihara.
As the founder of Kirihara Industries, which has a monopoly on Sakuradite mining,
you were one of the major backers of the Kururugi administration.
But you changed your coat after the defeat...
and became an active collaborator with the colonial rulers.
Popularly known as Kirihara the Traitor.
However, in actuality,
you are one of the leaders of the "Six Houses of Kyoto," who organize resistance groups nationwide.
A double-agent... How cheap.
Show some respect for his feelings, you...
Stop!
It's as you guessed, though. I am not Japanese!
Seriously?!
So, that's why he never showed us his face.
If you are not Japanese, then why do you fight?
What is it you want?!
The destruction of Britannia.
And you think such a thing is possible? By you?!
I can, because I have a reason why I must accomplish that!
I'm glad you're the one I met.
You!
It's been a long time, Lord Kirihara.
KURURUGI SHRINE It's been a long time, Lord Kirihara.
KURURUGI SHRINE So, it's you. The one whom that family took in as a hostage 8 years ago.
Yes. I appreciate your taking care of me at the time.
If I hadn't come, were you planning to take the messenger hostage?
Hardly.
The only thing I can do is ask for your help.
So, the flower planted 8 years ago has finally bloomed...
Dammit, I can't see!
Ohgi!
Y- Yes, sir!
This person is most definitely an enemy of Britannia.
I am also satisfied for his reasons for not revealing his face.
I assure you that you should follow Zero.
And we will assist you in cover-up operations and strategic support.
Thank you, sir!
I appreciate it, Lord Kirihara.
You go to walk the path of blood?
If that is my destiny.
2nd, 5th, 7th, 8th, and 9th platoons, please continue confirmation work at control headquarters.
Yes, the spelling of Fenette matches this one.
I'm afraid it's him. I'm sorry you had to learn about it like this.
It's... all right...
All right, can you please identify the body.
It's not like I expected she'd still be here.
Anyway, it's all starting.
The Black Knights will finally become the organization that I imagined.
Um... I'm sorry I was late. I thought you'd already left a while ago.
No, never mind that.
Anyway, let's go someplace to get out of the rain.
Lulu, tell me...
That guy Zero... He fights for the weak, doesn't he?
Wha? Yeah, that's what he says, anyway.
Then... Then why did he kill my father?
My father was a gentle man!
He never laid a finger on me...
He never did anything wrong...
But, he was buried... Suffocated!
Why? Why did my father have to die?!
This can't be... It just can't!
IT CAN'T!
Please, Lulu!
Help me!
Walking along the animal path Yukedomo kemonomichi
Roaring with the lions and tigers Shishi yo tora yo to hoe
Paradise lying far across a sky dyed red Akane sasu sora no kanata ni mahoroba
To a youth wandering, imprisoned in loneliness Yuushuu no kodoku ni samayou seishun wa
Are weakness and hatred shapeless enemies? Yowasa to ikari ga sugata naki teki desu ka
Oh father, I am still... Chichi yo mada ware wa
Learning who I am Onore wo shirigatashi
As I pursue the backs I no longer see Sakidatsu anira no
Of the elder brothers who have gone before me Mienai senaka wo oeba
In the night I spend lost Mayoi no hitoyo ni
The morning star beckons to me Myoujou wa izanau
This will not end in my death Shi shite owaranu
I long for my dream Yume wo kogaredomo
My faith in you sustains my life Tashika na kimi koso waga inochi
In the windswept wilderness Reppu no kouya de
Living with the butterflies and flowers Chou yo hana yo to iki
Blooming together in a mirage of eternal Spring Tokoshie no haru ni sakisou maboroshi
If my purity seems muddied Kondaku no junketsu
And my body seems filthy Kono mi wa yogoretemo
Please believe in the finery within my heart Kokoro no nishiki wo shinjiteite kudasai
Oh mother, I will show no tears Haha yo kesshite ware wa namida wo misene domo
They vanish like... Ashimoto no
The dew in the grass beneath my feet Kusa ni tsuyu wa kiemosede
Yeah, I understand. My actions have consequences.
Yeah, I understood that...
So then, why this?!
It would be easy to vanish from the stage.
I should abandon this existence as Zero.
If I can keep Kirihara quiet, I could go back to just being Lelouch Lamperouge.
SHIRLEY AT GUNPOINT If I can keep Kirihara quiet, I could go back to just being Lelouch Lamperouge.
SHIRLEY AT GUNPOINT But even so... Even so!