For now, there is still a tomorrow.
For Lelouch Lamperouge, there is still a tomorrow he can dream of.
A dream based on the Geass he alone possesses...
which was given to him by the mysterious girl C.C.
The absolute power to compel anyone to obey him.
Using his Geass, Lelouch is determined to destroy the Holy Britannian Empire.
All to avenge the death of his mother...
and to create a world in which his younger sister Nunnally can live happily.
From Japan, now the colony called Area 11, a vow to the world begins to be realized.
Morning and night, I long for you Asa mo yoru mo koikogarete
I'll become a star and protect you Hoshi ni naru yo kimi mamoru
No matter where the battle may take me Tatakai wa yukue shirazu
At the intersection of tomorrow and yesterday Ashita to kinou no kousaten de
You and I can't be together Majiwaranai kimi to boku
I'm a shooting star, on my way right now Ima iku yo boku wa nagareboshi
Even if the world crumbles apart Sekai ga kuchihatetemo
There are things which will never change Kawaru koto no nai mono ga aru
Even as we bear tears in our eyes Namida wo koraete demo
There are things we must protect Mamorubeki mono ga bokura ni wa aru
A message that's been in my body Nanman'nen nan'okunen mae kara no
For thousands and millions of years, Message ga tainai de
Springs out (I have no reservations) Uzukidasu (Mayoi wa nai)
Roars out (It's easy) Narihibiku (Kantan da)
In a hoarse voice (Calling tomorrow) Shagareta koe de (Asu wo yobu)
With my wounded hands (I protect you) Kizudarake no te de (Kimi mamoru)
I continue to fight!
Morning and night, I long for you Asa mo yoru mo koikogarete
I'll become a star and protect you Hoshi ni naru yo kimi mamoru
No matter where the battle may take me Tatakai wa yukue shirazu
At the intersection of tomorrow and yesterday Ashita to kinou no kousaten de
You and I can't be together Majiwaranai kimi to boku
I'm a shooting star, tearing fate apart Sadame wo kirisaku nagareboshi
I'll take away your overflowing tears right now Afureru kimi no namida boku ga ima ubaisaru
COUNTERATTACK AT THE GALLOWS
A child?
That's right, I can't remember how many people I've killed.
Nobody counts the number of times they brush their teeth or eat meals.
Same with this.
My Geass is suited to assassination.
That's what I was told. And so I killed.
There was no other place where I could live.
An infiltration operation? And I'd be playing a little brother?
Are you sure I can pull this off?
I've never known any parents or family, so...
No. If that's your order...
then my big brother shall be Lelouch Lamperouge.
Your Geass is the power to stop time?!
I have no reason to answer you.
The orders given to me are as follows:
If Lelouch Lamperouge's memories return...
If Zero is reborn, then he is to die.
Sixteen...
Seventeen... Eighteen... Nineteen...
What's that you're counting?
Since you appeared, I've been counting the seconds to myself.
But now the count is out of synch.
Now, why do you think that is?
I'll make you my pawn to find Nunnally.
Rolo, it isn't time that you're stopping.
It's just my physical sensation of time.
Even if you understand that, you can't beat me.
That's right... Nobody can live in the same time with me.
Rolo, you're correct.
You can't kill me right away because you know that, can you?
As things stand, you won't gain either of two things.
Two things?
First, you won't get C.C., for which I've been the bait in your search.
If you let me go, I'll draw out C.C. For you.
You'd sell out C. C?
She isn't worth my own life.
And the other thing?
Your life.
Like I care about that.
Rolo, what is the future?
The future is hope!
Do you have any hope beyond your mission?
If you capture C.C., what sort of future will it open for you?
Things will just go on as they are and nothing will change!
This is my mission!
Kill me and your mission will never be complete!
You want to capture C.C., don't you?!
Tomorrow, I'll lure C.C. Out.
Once I do, a new future will be in your grasp!
Don't worry. I wouldn't lie to you.
Never to you.
This reminds me of Aomori.
This is better than that was. At least everyone here is wearing their clothes.
Zero used his Geass on the consul general, right? So, why is he doing this?
Who knows? Still, if they take this place away from us, then we and Lelouch will be...
...split up again.
How unexpected. You came alone.
I thought the Chinese Federation consul general had recognized the United States of Japan.
The plan is for him to be killed.
Or do the Black Knights choose the path of destruction right here?
Hold it! You can't just spring that on us...
I see. You can just arrange it so that the consul general is killed fighting us.
C. C?!
It seems Zero has pulled a trigger he wasn't planning to.
Will this be noble ambition or base treachery?
Anyway, Rolo waiting for me has bought me some time.
If he gets C.C., he'll most likely overlook my regaining my memories.
Still, what is his motivation?
It doesn't seem to be a desire for promotion in Britannia or loyalty.
Or is there another line of inquiry I should follow?
That's a dangerous card, but it has its merits.
I don't have any time to hesitate.
Because tomorrow, Tohdoh and the others are going to be executed!
What should I do? Rolo knows about my Geass now.
Even if I managed to kill him somehow, the O.S.I. Would know that I've regained my memories!
And if that happens, then Nunnally will be!
I guess I'll have to keep playing student until Nunnally has been rescued.
Fortunately, it looks like there's barely any relationship between Guilford's men and the O.S.I.
The fact that they haven't found the Knightmare I hid tells me that.
But that's all I have in my favor. What should I do?
How do I save the Black Knights and take care of Rolo at the same time?
I can't accept that!
You're telling me you're going to overlook that he killed Bruno?!
That's the fifth one!
All Victor did was touch the kid's locket, and then!
Victor had his own personality problems.
That didn't mean he had to be killed!
Now that we've got this guy claiming to be Zero, we have to get our priorities straight!
I can't be a teammate with a guy who kills his own people!
Team? The mission is what's important, isn't it?
Who cares about teammates?
Hey, is this new Zero the same as our Zero?
I dunno.
Either way, we're probably going to be abandoned again.
What was the source of the explosions in the consulate?
They still haven't issued a formal statement.
All they've said is that they acknowledge the punishment to be carried out.
An execution is just a warning to others.
This is so unrefined of us.
You think Zero will show himself?
Even if he doesn't, it'll still be all right.
A Zero who can't pull off a miracle won't gain the support of the people.
You've thought it that far through, sir?
However, I want him to show up.
Or rather, I pray that he does.
For the sake of Her Highness, wherever she is now.
Why did you recognize the U.S. J?
On your own, without confirmation from the Vermilion Forbidden City.
Even if you are one of the High Eunuchs, that was unforgivable!
Just what were you planning to use Zero for?!
We mustn't use Zero for anything! Zero must be pleased!
And what are the Empress's feelings on this?
Zero is more important than that little brat!
The absolute law I must follow is that Zero shall bring me happiness!
You damned traitor!
The Vermilion Dynasty is dead already.
It's no use! Killing him, controlling the information, disguising it...
No matter what I try, Rolo remains an obstacle!
I have to find what's behind the information I have before the execution starts!
It seems that the execution of the rebel terrorists...
who formerly called themselves the Black Knights will be starting soon.
Will! Ero appear to stop the execution of his followers?
Oh Zero, please!
General Tohdoh!
Don't kill them!
Zero betrayed us. I doubt he'll come to save us now!
He's gonna come!
If he's the real one, if he's alive, then he'll make a miracle happen!
A miracle, huh?
Maintain tight surveillance!
It's a long shot, but it's possible C.C. May show up.
Kaname Ohgi... This is the end.
Show yourself, Zero!
My father, Andreas Darlton, shall be avenged!
I have top secret orders from headquarters.
Communications are being monitored, so I'm to deliver them to you verbally.
I'll be filling in for you.
So, just how are we supposed to interpret this?
If Zero appears, you can act as you wish.
So, even if we start shooting at the Britannians, you can pretend you know nothing about it.
I don't think it's such a bad deal.
You may be a military officer, but you can play politics as well, I see.
Sir Kimmel, any problems with that A.S.E.E.C. Mass-pro unit?
It may have some peculiarities left from when the O.S.I. Were using it.
It's a valuable machine. Report in if it acts up in any way.
This is Kimmel.
No problems with Vincent. Moving out.
Lelouch, if you don't keep your promise, you'll die.
Lord Guilford.
It's almost time for the execution!
The remnants of the Black Knights shall feel the judgment of justice!
Zero!
Please!
Make a miracle!
Elevens!
The! Ero which you believed in hasn't shown up!
It's all been a deception!
He has fled from a fair and honest duel which I requested. Take aim!
No, please!
Guys...
Don't move! If you go out now, you'll just die with them!
I know, but!
Let it end. We've all done a fine job.
You're wrong!
You're wrong, Guilford!
He came! But!
We can't do anything. What can he do, all by himself?!
I see... You snuck up behind me, Zero!
Guilford! Those aren't terrorists you're executing!
They are the Black Knights! Soldiers of the army of the United States of Japan!
You expect me to recognize them as prisoners under International Law?
Zero!
So, you did come, as I expected.
But if you break your promise to me, I'll kill you, Zero.
Or rather, you, Lelouch Lamperouge!
It's! Ero!! Ero has appeared! What a foolish action on his part!
Zero!
Why?
Is it the real one?
Of course he is! ZERO-O-O!
Come to think of it, there was that announcement of his execution, but...
We've heard nothing more on the news.
No, but!
He's alone!! Ero is all alone!
As he is riding atop a Knightmare Frame, it's clear that he's not here to surrender.
However, if he intends to fight alone...
See? Just like I said he would!
Then let's continue the operation from last year.
Assuming Zero can wriggle out of this little pinch.
Sayoko, I'd like you to make preparations for that contingency plan.
The Britannian soldiers seem to be waiting for! Ero's move.
Where's Lelouch? The Britannian soldiers seem to be waiting for! Ero's move.
Rolo's with him. They've been at the Spiral Theater for the last 30 minutes. The Britannian soldiers seem to be waiting for! Ero's move.
Rolo's with him. They've been at the Spiral Theater for the last 30 minutes. We've yet to see a major move. The tense atmosphere at the execution site continues to flow.
It's been quite a while, Lord Guilford.
Why don't you come out and we can talk about the good old days?
Tempting as that invitation is, I'll stay where I am.
Why don't we settle our past grudges inside our Knightmares?
Unless Guilford comes out, he can't use his Geass!
Hmpf! How typical of you! Then let's set some rules!
Rules?
The rules of our duel.
We'll settle this one-on-one!
Very well. No one else will interfere with this.
We will each have only one weapon.
Agreed!
I choose this as my weapon!
Then I shall borrow that shield as mine.
What? But, that's...
It will do.
A riot shield? Did he plan from the start...
...to kill himself?
You disappoint me, Zero.
What shall we do?
I owe him a debt for giving me a way to deal with that parasite of a high eunuch.
However, this isn't a pledge based on Permanent Harmony.
If Zero turns out to be incompetent, then we'll just use the Black Knights as our diplomatic tools.
I have a question for you, Lord Guilford.
What do you do when there is an evil you cannot defeat by justice?
Do you stain your hands with evil so as to destroy evil?
Or do you uphold your justice even if you must surrender to evil?
In either case, evil remains.
A contradiction... Is it a word play?
Justice is whatever my princess says it is!
I see! In my case...
I commit evil in order to destroy the greater evil!
Yes, Your Highness.
What the?!
E- Earthquake?!
No! This strategy is!
The one from the Black Rebellion?!
Infantry unit 12!
Head for the control room on level 4! One of! Ero's men is in there!
Kallen! Charge in and take command!
Roger! Autonomous armored combat machine unit, follow me!
Saving Ohgi and the others has top priority!
Alpha 4 to alpha 1! Please respond! Alpha 1! Alpha 1! Shit! Somebody, answer me!
You dishonorable!
One-on-one my ass!
Wha?!
Bart!
Black Knights! The enemies have fallen into our territory!
Wipe out the Britannian forces and save your comrades!
Comrades...
He used the structure of the settlement against them?!
Hurry up! Release everyone before the Britannian forces can regroup!
They're going to escape! Right into the Chinese Federation!
C.C. Remains our primary target! Leave this to Guilford!
Damned terrorists!
Britannia!
This is Japanese territory now!
Japan doesn't exist!
Oh, really? This is why I hate Britannia!
Goodbye, Eleven ace!
Blocked! At this range?!
This is the radiant wave surger!
The moment you came in close, my victory was assured!
So long.
Alfred! How dare you!
Don't shoot! This is Chinese Federation territory!
But!
There are broadcast cameras here, too!
Th- The Vincent!
The Vincent's charged inside!
I can't move from here! Run for it!
You've come... You've finally come, Rolo!
So, you are running. So much for your promise to give me C. C...
Lelouch... You were lying to me from the start!
Not yet! I can't be caught yet!
All that talk about giving me a future!
I can't die here!
If I just complete my mission, I'll open the way to my future!
Oh, crap!
I can't stop a physical object!
It'll be a direct hit! There's no way I can dodge it!
David, stop! If you hit the Chinese Federation consulate, it'll be an act of war!
I know that.
Wh- Why?
Why did you save me?
Because... you're my little brother.
The memories may have been planted in me, but the time we spent together was real!
You're saying... All the things we did till now weren't a lie?
Because you're my little brother!
Brother...
Me?
That day... After never having a birthday ever, for the first time, I!
So, that's why?
What about when you said your life was more important?
For such a stupid reason, you'd...?!
I made a promise to you. For your new future.
Your future... with me.
! ero! We'll settle things now!
With one blow from me!
With this iron hammer!
What?! Sir Kimmel, what's the meaning of this?!
Uh, no! I just!
Are you one of Zero's men?!
No, I... If Lelouch dies, then my mission is!
No, but... What am I doing?!
Yes?
Rolo? Trouble. It's Coach Villetta.
I'll connect you on the open I.M.
Rolo? Where did you go?
Well...
Coach, c'mon! Can't we even go to the toilet in peace?
So, what were you calling about?
About the consulate, of course.
Oh, yeah. Looks like a real mess down there.
Uh-oh! If they find out what's happened, I'll be thrown out of the O.S.I!
Even that person would!
I understand. I'll keep my little brother out of danger from now on.
Of course not! People being killed is no world for Rolo to be involved in.
That's enough, Britannians!
Any further action will be taken as armed intervention. Withdraw at once!
HEY!!!
Thank goodness!
Ohgi!
Thanks, Kallen.
Uh-uh!
And Tohdoh and the others... Thank goodness!
Sorry for being such trouble.
Must have been hard for you.
And for you!
Hey, who's in that Knightmare?
I dunno. It was an enemy unit, but I don't know who's piloting it now.
They protected Zero. At the very least, they're not an enemy.
C.C.'s right here, but now I!
From the beginning, you never felt at ease with Britannia.
Here is where you belong.
Heh... Now he's mine.
Convenient, his leaving this data in the control room.
I think the only value he has is for his Geass.
The password in this came in handy.
As well as...
Pattern Delta.
Correct. When Zero's unit takes that course, shoot the pursuing Knightmare from behind.
After that, if Zero escapes, destroy the opposing Knightmare completely.
If he does not escape, stand by where you are.
Sure. I understand perfectly.
You damned little phony, trying to take Nunnally's place!
I'll use you up and then throw you away like a ragged dust cloth!
Someday let's try to pick up and rebuild Mune no naka itsuka hirotta
The fragments of happiness in our hearts Shiawase no kakera atsumete miyou
That nearly forgotten melody Wasurekaketeita melody
Stay vivid, deep inside of me Iroasezu boku no man'naka ni
I thank you from the bottom of my heart Arigatou kokoro kara
Everything I have now, I owe to everyone Boku ni ima ga aru no wa minna no okagesa
I thank you from the bottom of my heart Arigatou kokoro kara
Next I'll send happiness to everyone Tsugi wa boku ga minna ni happy okuru yo
I won't forget anything Nanimokamo wasurenai yo
Because I'm still the same as I was that day Ano hi no boku mo boku dakara
You need me to keep on saying Daisuki da yo'tte itsumo
How much I love you Itte agenakya dame da ne
On those long nights, your tears about to overflow Namida ga kobore sou na nagai yoru wa
Just turn around Futto furikaette
Follow those footprints Ashiato wo tadorun'da
So that you'll never forget that day Ano hi wo wasurenai you ni
Who does Rolo Lamperouge think he is?
Thinking he was my little brother...
I practically shudder from the disgrace!
It's a shame, but if he'd remained loyal to his duty to the O.S.I.,
he would have been killed right then and there and I'd be rid of him.
Still, you'll make a convenient pawn, so I'll let you remain at my side.
Still, never forget!
All you are is a fake Nunnally!
Until the day I can use you best on the chessboard comes,
I'll keep playing this game of being your brother for now.
KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND