Greetings Fanfiction Readers! Those of you who have watched the anime know what happened in the canon. However, here I will rewrite what happened on that fateful day in which Princess Euphemia Li Britannia was accidently put under the influence of Lelouch vi Britannia's Geass Ability. The question is though, how much of what will come to pass will be canon and how much will be what I have edited? Only time will tell. If it talks anyway. Honestly, it can be so rude sometimes. Anyway, I digress.

Plan on updating on Wednesdays and Fridays. Depends on when I write the story. And how often.

Disclaimer: I don't own Code Geass. If I did, things would've turned out differently than what happened in the anime. Most likely. Maybe. Eh...

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion

Turn Twenty-Two

"About this Specially Administrated Zone of Japan." A male voice began. "There are some unpleasant rumors about Princess Euphemia."

"It must be due to the Kamine Island matter." Another male voice said. "You think she contacted Zero there?"

"I suspect there's a connection here that goes all the way to the top." A female voice said.

"No connection." A male voice said. "The Viceroy wasn't the only one asking what was going on."

"But in any case," Another male voice imputed. "our connections with them need to be..."

"Hmm. Right, we'll need to sever ties with them at once." A male voice said.

"I'm afraid it's too late." Andreas Darlton said to the surprise of those present when the door opened behind them. "All the evidence has already been gathered viceminister. Namely that NAC profit-sharing bribe."

"I appreciate this General Darlton." Bartley Asprius said. With this, with this we can finally sweep away the parasites who were sucking Prince Clovis dry. Humph, there were more rats than expected. And all of them are confused by Princess Euphemia's proposed Special Zone aren't they?

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"Over two hundred thousand people have applied to join the Japan special zone." Suzaku Kururugi said, looking down behind the glass to see the people organized in lines. "The way things look, that number's only going to grow."

"Thanks to you Suzaku." Princess Euphemia said, turning to Suzaku.

"Huh?" Suzaku asked, a bit confused as to what she meant by that.

"Because of what you represent to the Japanese people," Princess Euphemia elaborated, looking back down to the organized line of people. "everyone is rallying. They believe in what we're doing here."

"No." Suzaku said, turning to look at those below. "You're giving me too much credit. It must be due to your proclamation Princess. I'm truly thankful for this. I really am."

"Just as I'm thankful to you." Princess Euphemia said, before looking at Suzaku again. "And I hope that you're going to help me with everything that's still to come."

"Yes, you're-" Suzaku began, raising his right arm to his chest in a sort of salute.

"Not like that." Princess Euphemia interrupted.

"Yes." Suzaku amended, lowering his arm.

Princess Euphemia then turned to face Suzaku completely before having a light giggle.

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"The Specially Administrated Zone of Japan is the first attempt of it's kind in Britannia and was personally proposed by Her Highness, Princess Euphemia." A female voice on the news said as several people listened to it. "This youthful inspiration was an idea from her school years. It has not only caught the homeland's attention..."

"If Princess Euphemia think its a good idea," Nina began, hugging something close to herself. "then even I have too."

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"The NAC lead by Kirihara Industries gives its whole-hearted support to the plan." The female voice said as Lelouch looked on with a hard look on his face.

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"Euphy really is amazing isn't she?" Prince Schneizel el Britannia asked over the screen as Princess Cornelia Li Britannia was on the other end. "Now the terrorist groups in Area Eleven will lose their popular support and fall apart. Public order will be stabilized."

"I personally oppose this." Princess Cornelia said.

"But since you understand the situation you've sent Dalton to advise her have you not?" Prince Schneizel inquired.

"To insure public policy stays on track." Princess Cornelia said. "It's a measure that a Vicereine would obviously take."

"Humph. Did you approve her future plans as the Vicereine or as her older sister?" Prince Schneizel asked.

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"The Japan Special Zone doesn't sound that bad." One of Kirihara's associates commented.

"A shadow of Japan that's given to us out of pity is worthless." Another said.

"We were granted this concession by the Britannians as a result of our resistance efforts. It's nothing to be ashamed of." Kirihara said.

"Lord Kirihara!" Another associate exclaimed. "I heard a rumor that you'll be given a favored position in the Special Zone in exchange for the Sakuradite mining rights."

"Don't be suspicious." Kirihara said. "It's merely a request to join the ceremony."

"That's a clever excuse." An associate said.

"How dare you." Kirihara said.

"Zero." Kaguya Sumeragi said to herself. "What about him and all of the Black Knights."

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"The situation is serious." Kyoshiro Tohdoh said. "It's not only supporters. Some of the members within our own ranks have already applied to join the special zone."

"Unlike the Black Knights, there's no risk involved in signing up for the Japan Special Zone." Diethard Ried said.

"Besides." Rakshata Chawla interjected. "When you compare the pedigreed princess with the mysterious unknown man behind the mask it's obvious which one exudes more appeal."

"There's a rumor that Kyoto's cooperating with them too." Yoshitaka Minami imputed.

"What's up with that?" Shinichirö Tamaki inquired.

"They're offering equality." Kento Sugiyama answered. "That's why."

"Equality my ass!" Kallen Kouzuki shouted. "Don't just accept their word for it."

"I agree." Shögo Asahina said. "But unless we decide how to respond to this quickly..."

Kaname Öhgi had other things at the forefront of his mind though.

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"You want to apply to the Special Zone?" Öhgi had asked an amnesiac Villetta Nu.

"Because there it won't make any difference who's a Britannian and who's an Eleven." Villetta answered.

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"Listen." Öhgi said. "If it works like Euphemia's proposal, then it wouldn't be wrong for the Black Knights to support this right?"

"Yeah, sure." Tamaki said with a bit of sarcasm. "Like Britannians would ever honor a promise."

"I think we should support the zone." Öhgi said. "It doesn't contradict what Zero said does it?"

"But Öhgi that's-" Kallen said.

"First off, if we accept peace on their terms, we'll be forced to disarm." Nagisa Chiba said.

"That is a problem isn't it." Rakshata mused.

"We would also get swallowed up in their regime and lose our independence." Tohdoh said.

"On the other hand," Diethard interjected. "if we don't support it, then we're against equality and freedom."

"Then let's support it." Öhgi said.

"What without any guarantees in place? Diethard inquired.

"But we can't ignore it either!" Öhgi protested.

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"Sorry about having you drop me off like this." Lelouch Lamperouge said as he put his helmet in Rivalz Cardemonde's side car.

"Hey, you helped me go shopping after all." Rivalz said. "Besides, I heard you were going to meet up with Shirley."

"She invited me to go shopping too." Lelouch said, taking off the glasses he was wearing. "Britannians shouldn't be worried just because of the Special Zone starting up."

"Oh yeah, I think you're right about that." Rivalz said. "Anyway, you better make up with Shirley pretty quick soon buddy."

Their attention was then diverted as they heard a loud masculine voice.

"I don't care about your Special Zone!" The man shouted as he beat a male Eleven on the ground with his cane. "I don't care about support! I'd sooner die than sign that!"

"It's a nobleman." Rivalz said. "A shining example of class."

"You think you're equal to us now?" The man inquired as he stopped his assault. "The lower classes should simply obey their betters without any backtalk."

"There it is." Lelouch said as he began to walk over. "That's the true nature of the Sub-Viceroy's benevolence."

"What do you what?" The man asked.

"Doesn't it feel good to look down from above?" Lelouch inquired. "It is rather like being a God."

"Hold it schoolboy, just back off." A man in a black bowler hat and a black trenchcoat said while outstretching an arm out to keep the boy at bay.

"I think you should go home right now." Lelouch said upon activating his Geass.

"Yeah, okay I will." The man said after the effects of Geass took control of his mind. "Well, I better get going."

"Huh?" The man who was assaulting the Eleven said. "What did you say to him. Come back here at once!"

"What's wrong sir nobleman?" Lelouch asked. "Confusing borrowed power with your own abilities is a big mistake, you know." Lelouch's left eye then started to act strangely. "Garbage like you should be simply die and be thrown out where no one-" Lelouch then closed his eye shut in discomfort from what was affecting it.

"All right already, let's break this up." Rivalz said, coming over to stand in front of the nobleman whilst facing Lelouch. He then turned to look at the nobleman. "Mister, why don't you apologize, what do you say?"

"Apologize?" The nobleman repeated, a bit of incredulity in his voice. "You insolent whelp!"

"Go away!" Lelouch barked, having recovered slightly from his discomfort.

"Humph." The nobleman scoffed before walking away.

"Um, thank you very much." The Eleven that was being unjustly beaten on said hesitatingly.

"It was nothing." Lelouch said with a bit of the same hesitation.

He came to the aid of that Eleven even though he's Zero. Shirley Fenette thought as she looked down at the scene below her. Or because he's Zero. So why would he have been talking to Princess Euphemia? Stop it! She mentally chided herself. If I dig too deep, it'll be dangerous. I could be risking my life.

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"The NAC, or rather, Kyoto, as it's known among the terrorists." Darlton said as he talked with Kirihara. "Tomorrow, after the ceremony, why don't you dissolve your group and leave Mount Fuji? We can talk about a legal agreement if you hand over the mining operation to us peacefully."

"Of course, that'll mean the end of your support to the Black Knights." Darlton continued. "Whether Zero comes tomorrow or not doesn't matter. With this, that man's downfall is assured."

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"I'm back." Lelouch said as he walked into the room where Nunnally vi Britannia and Sayoko Shinozaki were.

"Hello Lelouch, welcome home." Nunnally said. "Oh, where's Shirley?"

"I'm sorry Nunnally, she never showed up." Lelouch said while he was unbuttoning his school attire. "I wasn't able to get ahold of her either."

"She getting back at you huh?" Nunnally said. "Well you have seem sort of chilly towards her."

"You think so?" Lelouch said, folding up his school attire a bit. "I'll be nicer. Um, Sayoko, would you bring us some tea please?"

"Yes, as you wish my lord." Sayoko said after bowing respectfully.

"I get the feeling you're worried about something Lelouch." Nunnally said after Sayoko had left.

"Huh?"

"Does it involve Euphy?"

Lelouch merely opened the device he was holding.

"It'd be selfish to say that I want to see her again." Nunnally said. "I'd like to, I admit it. But that would simply cause trouble for you both."

"You like Euphy don't you?" Lelouch asked as he put his school attire on its coat-rack.

"Yes, very much." Nunnally said. "The same way you like her."

"Yeah." Lelouch said. I did like her.

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"We're bringing you live coverage from the stadium where the inaugural ceremony will be held for the Specially Administrated Zone of Japan." The newswoman said. "The place is already packed full with Elevens. Sorry, I mean with Japanese, and those unable to get in are gathered outside the stadium."

"Westley, do you think Zero will show up here?" The newswoman's partner asked.

"No, and we've heard nothing about it at this time."

"Princess Euphemia, it's time." General Darlton said.

"Right." Princess Euphemia said before standing up and looking at the empty seat next to her.

Her attention was then refocused on the Knightmare Frame flying over the stadium when she had heard the people in the crowd muttering.

"Zero." Suzaku said.

"It's Zero." A man said.

"Zero is here." Another added.

"Oh he came after all." Princess Euphemia said.

"You accept that you've lost?" General Darlton said with a big of smugness.

What are you doing? Kirihara wondered. I thought I would have to carry your identity with me to the grave. If people discover that Zero is a Britannian Prince, it's all over. They'll mistake this as a farce planned by the empire. That would even cause the Specially Administrated Zone to fall apart!

"Your target is Zero." A male voice said. "If he makes any suspicious moves, kill him at once."

"Yes, my lord." A collection of other male voices said.

"Zero, welcome to the Specially Administrated Zone." Princess Euphemia exclaimed, spreading her arms out.

"Greetings Euphemia Li Britannia!" Zero shouted. "I wish to request an audience with you."

"Just with me?" Princess Euphemia inquired.

"Yes." Zero replied tersely. "With you alone."

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"Something major has happened here ladies and gentlemen." Westley said. "Zero has just appeared in the open, under Princess Euphemia's direction, he is moving toward the G1."

"I'm afraid something's going to happen." Cécile Croomy said. "We should've gone there like I thought."

"What for?" Lloyd Asplund asked. "It's not as if we had choice in the matter. Everyone said that if Lancelot was there waiting, Zero wouldn't show."

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"It appears to be safe Your Highness." A man said after scanning Zero for weapons.

"Then this way please."

"Princess Euphemia!" Suzaku exclaimed with a bit of concern. "It's too dangerous to be alone with this man. As your knight I request that you allow me to accompany you to safety."

"No, it's all right." Princess Euphemia said. "Please, just trust me Suzaku."

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Meanwhile, the Black Knights were in the forests nearby. Some more bored out of their minds then others.

"Come on, how long are we suppose to hang around here?" Tamaki asked.

"What?" Kallen inquired. "It's not enough for you that Zero instructed us to wait here?"

"Yeah." Tamaki said. "Whatever."

"Well first of all," Öhgi began. "we have to confirm the empire's true intentions."

"Deputy Commander?" Tohdoh asked.

"Uh, yes?" Öhgi asked.

"Zero knows their real intentions, isn't that why he told us to wait and hide in all four directions?" Tohdoh said.

"A risky assumption." Öhgi said.

He's even got Diethard and Rakshata standing by. Tohdoh thought to himself. Zero is probably planning to assassinate Euphemia.

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Speaking of which, the aforementioned princess was having a talk with the previously referred to masked man.

"Even though the cameras are off, you're still being extremely careful. Aren't you?" Princess Euphemia mused after Zero turned off the lights.

"I've been in hiding for a long time." Zero said, removing his mask. "Due to a certain empire I'm afraid."

Lelouch then pulled out a gun from his outfit. "This is a needle gun made from ceramic and bamboo. It can't be picked up on a metal detector."

"Lelouch. You would never shoot me would you?" Princess Euphemia asked.

"No, I would never do that. You'll be doing the shooting Euphy." Lelouch said.

"Huh?" Princess Euphemia inquired, a bit confused.

"This ceremony is being broadcasted globally," Lelouch began. "and the world is going to witness you, a Britannian Princess shoot Zero. What do you think will happen next?"

"Rioting would break out I imagine." Princess Euphemia answered.

"Right." Zero said. 'Zero will become a martyr tricked into a death trap and instantly your popularity will crash to Earth.

"What kind of nonsense are you saying?" Princess Euphemia asked. "You should just help me to rebuild Japan."

"If you force it upon us from on high, then you're as bad as Clovis was!" Lelouch spat as Euphemia cringed slightly. "All tasks at hand have been cleared. After hovering near death, Zero will be met with cheers when he makes a miraculous recovery. Because people don't give a damn about reason, but nobody can resist miracles."

"Now, take the gun." Lelouch said as he offered the aforementioned device.

"Huh?" Euphemia asked, confused.

"There can only be one messiah you understand? And when the people realize you are a false one, they all-"

Lelouch then fell to the ground on one knee whilst clutching his eye that had been giving him trouble earlier when he was talking to the nobleman.

"Lelouch!" Princess Euphemia exclaimed with concern, placing her hands on his shoulders.

"Stop it!" Lelouch shouted, pushing her away as he stood up, his hand covering his left eye. "Stop giving me your pity! Spare me your charity! This is something I have to achieve on my own. And so for that, I shall now stain your hands with blood Euphemia Li Britannia!"

Lelouch then removed his hand as his Geass flared up inconspicuously.

"That isn't my name, I renounced it!" Princess Euphemia shouted. This took Lelouch visibly aback. Euphemia then got up. "There'll probably be a formal announcement issued by the homeland any day now. But I've given up my claim to the throne."

"But why?" Lelouch asked. "It isn't because you accepted Zero is it?"

"Well, of course." Euphemia said. "I had to pay the price for doing something so selfish, those are the consequences."

Lelouch was taken aback, clearly surprised by this. "Yes, but it wasn't difficult for you to give that up now was it? I suppose you did it for my sake."

Euphemia then stifled a giggle. "As conceited as you ever were, but no I did it for Nunnally."

"She told me herself." She continued, turning her back to him. "'All I want is to be with my brother and that's all that matters, I want nothing more.'"

"For that petty reason?"

"That's right Lelouch. That's how I made up my mind. It made me stop and seriously reflect on what was truly important to me in life. Do you understand now? I'm not giving up anything that significant meaning or real worth to me. And you don't need to worry, I won't tell anyone about you."

Lelouch then chuckled a little before speaking. "And Cornelia?"

"It's not like we'll never see each other again." Euphemia said.

"Euphy, you are a fool." Lelouch said. "An amazing fool."

"I know I'm not as smart as you Lelouch." Euphemia said. "I've never been able to beat you at games or studies, however-"

"However," Lelouch interrupted. "in your usual rash Euphy fashion you've managed to wind up winning all of it."

"When I think of you I don't visualize a Sub-Viceroy or a Princess, I only see the plain little Euphy who you used to be."

"Then will you join plain little Euphy and help her?" Euphemia asked, extending her hand.

"You are...you are the worst opponent I have ever faced." Lelouch said before accepting the gesture. "You win. I'll amend my plans to help out your special zone. But not as a subordinate alright?"

"Alright!" Euphemia said. "Though you haven't got much faith in me have you?"

"Hmm?" Lelouch said.

"Did you believe that by simply threatening me I would shoot you?" Euphemia elaborated.

"Oh no, you've got it all wrong." Lelouch said. "When I really want people to follow my orders they will not resist me. Whether it's to shoot me, grant pardon to Suzaku, or any order at all."

"Oh, now you're being silly." Euphemia commented. "Stop playing with me."

"I'm serious." Lelouch said. "For example, if I told you to kill all the Japanese, it wouldn't matter how you felt about it."

Unbeknownst to Lelouch, his Geass went awry and uncontrollable like Mao and Euphemia would be compelled to follow the order.

"No, don't make me do it please." Euphemia practically begged as her eyes were encircled with the orange mark of Geass. She was also backing up a few steps.

"I'm not going to do it." Euphemia said, hugging herself as if that would remove the order. "Please."

Euphemia then fell to the ground, supporting herself with an arm. "I really don't want to kill them."

"Did I?" Lelouch said in horror. Euphemia...

She then collapsed on the floor before the order had taken root and would not be deterred any longer.

"You're right." Euphemia said, rising a bit. "I have to kill all the Japanese."

"I've become like Mao, I can't control my Geass Power."

"Forget the order I just gave you!" Lelouch shouted, kneeling in front of Euphemia. "Euphy!"

Euphemia would have nothing of it as she picked up the nearby gun and ran away.

"Wait Euphy, don't!" Lelouch shouted after her as he held out his arm as if that would make a difference.

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"Sub-Viceroy!" General Darlton exclaimed, sitting up when the Princess appeared. "Where's Zero?"

"Those of you who call yourself Japanese," Euphemia spoke over the loudspeakers. "I have a favor to ask. Could you all die please?"

"Huh?" One person said.

"What did she say?" Another said.

"What the hell?" One person added.

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"Suzaku?" Lelouch said as he saw his friend and foe lying on the ground. "He's only unconscious. But why?"

Lelouch's attention was then refocused when Euphemia began speaking.

"Umm...?" Euphemia said. "I was hoping you'd all just commit suicide, but you can't, can you? Okay soldiers! Please kill the Japanese, kill them all!"

"Gah! The woman's mad!" Kirihara said, standing up.

"Cut the mics and cameras now!" General Dalton demanded.

"Euphy no!" Lelouch exclaimed as he tried to run to her. However, he was held back by two guards and their spears.

"Halt!" One of them said.

"Out of my way!" Lelouch demanded.

"Terrorist!" Another guard said.

"Stand aside!" Lelouch said, opening a slot in his mask for his eye. It was then that he heard the gunshot.

Euphemia's air parted dramatically as she fired the gun. The bullet from Euphemia's gun sailed through the air, effectively killing the man in front of her. A woman then screamed, her hands almost to her face as she looked to be recoiling in fear.

"Go on soldiers!" Euphemia said, raising her left arm. "Do your duty! Hurry up!"

"Princess Euphemia!" Darlton snapped, causing Euphemia to turn to him. "What on Earth's come over you?"

"Please stop this at once Your Highness this is-" Darlton continued but was stopped when Euphemia shot him.

"Ugh!" Darlton said, kneeling on the ground as he held his side as it bled.

"General Darlton!" One of the guards blocking Lelouch said as Darlton collapsed.

"Gyhh." Lelouch said, closing the spot for the Geass on his mask.

"Forgive me General, but I mustn't let anyone stand in my way." Euphemia said. "I have to kill all the Japanese." Euphemia then looked around her. "Now Britannians! Kill the Japanese!"

The people in the Knightmare Frames then complied, unleashing fire upon the unarmed citizens.

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Suzaku then began to stir from his unconscious state. What's that?

"Kill the Elevens!" A male voice said as he unleashed gunfire. "All troops exterminate the Elevens!"

"Don't let any escape." Another male voice said as he fired as well. "Kill 'em all!"

"Stop! What are you doing?" Suzaku exclaimed, dodging a hail of bullets as he dodged behind a wall and equipped his communication device. "All forces this is Suzaku Kururugi, Knight of Honor of Britannia, cease fire at once!"

"We've been ordered to kill all the Japanese here." A man said inside a Knightmare Frame as Suzaku ran into his field of vision. "Princess Euphemia ordered the command herself."

"What? Princess Euphemia did?" Suzaku asked, stopping in front of the Knightmare in disbelief. "No, that's absurd!"

"You're Japanese, aren't you?" The man said, causing Suzaku to cringe a bit.

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"What's going on?" A man outside the stadium wondered.

"What happened in there?" A woman said.

"It can't be!" A man added. "What does the T.V. say."

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Zero then ran through the stands, surrounded by the bodies of the murdered Elevens. "Euphy stop!"

His words fell on deaf ears as Euphemia continued to use her gun to follow through with her Geass order.

This thing...my Geass did this. Lelouch thought, horrified by what he had caused.

"Eugh, Zero." An elderly woman covered in blood said, snapping Lelouch of his thoughts as she grabbed his cloak. "Please help us. You must help. You're Japan's savior."

"Stop it." Lelouch said. "Don't call me your savior. Because I'm not the messiah of Japan."

"Zero, you..." The woman said weakly, a tear streaming down her face. "You're our only hope." The woman then slumped down from his cloak.

"Stop it." Lelouch repeated. "Don't...Don't force me. Must I atone for this sin? Is this a cross I have to bear too?"

Lelouch then walked down a hallway behind the stands.

"Zero." Darlton said, holding his side with his left hand, a gun in his right. He appeared from an intersection in the hallway. "You son of a bitch." He said as he raised the gun. "What did you do to Princess Euphemia? Tell me!"

"Andreas Darlton." Zero said. "The closest of Cornelia's inner circle advisors."

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"Tamaki, what's happening inside the stadium?" Kallen inquired.

"We're trying to figure that out." Tamaki said.

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"We're getting a feed from the stadium now." The male newscaster said. "It appears..."

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"Why can't you cut it off?" The man inside the broadcasting room demanded. "

"We're not transmitting this!" The man next to him said. "It's someone else!"

"Stop it!" The man said. "It's going out live to the entire world!"

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Meanwhile, back in the Black Knight's base were Diethard and Rakshata. A man fiddling away at the computer in front of him.

"They will cut off the broadcast at any minute now." Diethard said. "Let's upload the data to the net."

"You heard him." Rakshata said.

"Right." The man at the computer said.

A Black Knight then came into the room. "Sir! C.C. has made contact with the Supreme Commander!"

"Perfect, that clears up our last problem then." Diethard said. I have no idea how you arranged this situation. But your scheme has gone well beyond what I had expected.

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Darlton then slumped against the wall as he held his side in pain.

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Lelouch then pulled off his mask as he was in the Knightmare Frame with C.C.

"I'm shocked." C.C. said. "I didn't think you'd go this far."

"It wasn't me." Lelouch said.

"What?" C.C. asked but was then taken aback when she saw Lelouch's eyes.

"This time I didn't use the power." Lelouch said. "Or I should say I didn't mean to use my Geass."

I see. Than what I felt earlier was...

"I knew there were risks when we made our contract." Lelouch said. "You told me how dangerous this power could be. Nonetheless!"

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Beyond a place of time and space, Charles zi Britannia was laughing maniacally.

"Yes you're worthy of being called my child now!"

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Inside where he was, Schneizel el Britannia was taken aback by what was developing.

"What madness is this?"

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Cornelia li Britannia then threw off her cape dramatically as she walked over to her Knightmare Frame.

"Princess Cornelia, wait!" Guilford said, running after her.

"Don't follow me unless you want to come along!" Cornelia said.

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"EUPHY!" Suzaku shouted as he ran through the stadium. "Have you located her yet?" He asked, talking over his communication device as the Avalon passed over him. "Where is she?"

"I don't know." Cécile Croomy said. "We haven't been able to contact General Dalton either."

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"Something's dreadfully wrong." One of Kirihara's associates said. "Euphemia would never do such a thing."

"I wish there were room to negotiate here," Another said. "but we can't be connected to Kirihara now."

"We need to save ourselves first." One said.

"Yes and the souvenir." One said before turning to the man next to him. "Is it ready?"

"How pathetic." Kaguya said. "You're survival is all that counts in all of this?"

"Milady you really shouldn't speak like that.' The man farthest to the left said.

"We need to survive for the sake of Japan as well." The man next to him said.

"But what's the point if we're all that's left?" Kaguya said.

"Watch your tongue Kaguya!" The man next to her snapped. "You're just a girl with family rank."

"What's the purpose of having Kyoto if we don't act now!" Kaguya snapped back.

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"I can't believe Euphy would order the slaughter of all those innocent people." Suzaku said as he was launched from the Avalon aboard Lancelot. I've got to find her. No matter what!

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The people outside the stadium then looked to see the Britannians charged through the wall.

"Hey!" C.C. exclaimed as the Britannians were coming out in droves through a stadium wall. "The Britannian forces have begun moving out of the stadium!"

"Right." Lelouch said. "In this case our only option is to exploit Euphemia to the utmost. It's the...least we can do."

"Attention Zero!" A male voice shouted in an aircraft, over aircrafts around him, gaining C.C.'s attention. "Return that unit! It's property of our military-AHH!"

Lelouch would have none of this as he fire a blast of red waves at the people who were talking to him. The red waves emanating from the Hadron Cannon.

"This is my order to all Black Knights!" Zero said. "Euphemia has become our enemy. The Specially Administrated Zone of Japan is a cowardly trap designed to lure us in. All armored autonomous battle knight units, advance on the ceremony grounds and wage an attack! Wipe out all Britannian forces. Save the Japanese! Hurry!"

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"I have too!" Suzaku said, flying the Lancelot. "I must find Euphy!"

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"Find her and kill her!" Lelouch said, his voice not showing his emotion. A lone tear welled up in his left eye as it fell, wracked with the guilt and horror of his unintentional actions.

Author's Notes: Aaaaand...scene. Whew! Yes, I know that nothing changed in the episode, but, who knows what will unfurl in the future chapters? Only I do! It is going to be interesting to see what I do to Code Geass as I rewrite it. Until the next chapter, see you guys later! Who though can agree that what happened in the canon is...less than acceptable...in its entirety? Anyway...farewell!

Cover art found by searching for Geass Symbol.