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Code Geass - Lelouch of the Rebellion -

2010 a.t.b., August 10th.

The Holy Empire of Britannia declared war on Japan.

The island country in the Far East that had maintained neutrality and the world's only superpower, Britannia.

Between them existed an on-going diplomatic conflict that had resulted from the resources in Japan.

During the mainland battle, the Britannian army used the Mobile Humanoid Combat Armored Knight,

the KnightMare Frame, in combat for the first time.

Their power was beyond anything imagined.

The defense lines formed to protect mainland Japan were breached one after another.

Japan became a territory of the Empire and had her freedom, rights, and name taken away.

Area 11.

That number was the new name for Japan after her defeat.

I'm...

Suzaku...

I'm...

Going... to destroy Britannia!

jibun wo sekai sae mo kaete shimaesou na

The moment that can change me and even the world...

shunkan wa itsumo sugu soba ni

It's always right by my side.

kakusenu iradachi to tachitsukusu jibun wo mitsume

I stare at the irritations I can't hide and at myself who's unable to move.

mayoinagara

While I'm confused

nayaminagara

While I'm troubled

kuyaminagara

While I'm grieving

kimereba ii sa

I should just decide.

kimi ga kureta kotoba hitotsu tomadoi wa kiesari

My confusion disappears with that one word you gave me.

karappo datta boku no heya ni hikari ga sashita

My once empty room is illuminated by the light again.

miageta oozora ga aoku sumikitte yuku

I looked up at the perfectly clear and blue sky

tozashita mado wo hiraku koto wo kimeta

and decided to open the locked window.

jibun wo sekai sae mo kaete shimaesou na

The moment that can change me and even the world...

shunkan wo kanjiru ima koko ni

I can feel it right here, right now.

The Day the Demon was Born

Seven years after the war

Britannian Residential Area

Tōkyō Settlement

This is Alpha 3.

The target has exited Delta 12 and entered Delta 14.

It's moving at a speed of 80 km/h.

Movement according to the CCP: Floor 5 to Floor 2, Code 3.

All units, move to E-88 and prepare to capture the target.

This is footage of the terrorist bombing that occurred in Osaka a few days ago.

This attack, which caused the deaths of eight Britannian citizens as well as fifty-one others, is...

Your thinking time is up.

You have to make a move within twenty seconds.

It's as he says.

Your substitute has arrived?

I'm saved!

Is it okay with your school?

Oh? A student?

Oh? An aristocrat?

The young are so lucky.

They have plenty of time... Time to regret.

Your name?

Lelouch Lamperouge.

Hey, hey!

You can't win this no matter what, can you?

Rivalz, how long can we stay if we need to make it back to class on time?

Uh... if I speed, we can stay for about twenty minutes.

Then please drive safely on our way back.

Huh?!

It'll be over in nine minutes.

Master, about the thing I mentioned last time...

I understand. I'll talk to them.

Nine minutes?

It's twenty seconds per move.

That's enough.

Starting with the King?

Where's Lelouch?

Rivalz took him away.

He's representing another match?

I wonder if it's poker...

They don't have the right attitude for the student council!

They're betting money on it!

Although he's got brains, the way that Lulu uses them is weird!

If he would study, then his grades would be better too, right?

"Our beloved Lulu is actually a serious guy"? How cute!

Hey, President...

Damn it.

Even though we managed to get it out... All because that damn Tamaki didn't move according to Naoto's plan...

Aristocrats are the best!

They have pride, so they'll definitely pay up!

On top of that, a new record of eight minutes and thirty-two seconds!

He didn't have much remaining time either.

Aristocrats are so sheltered. They just indulge in their special rights...

Well, would you like to play against Elevens then?

They're different from us Britannians...

That's so horrible, involving innocent people...

Elevens are so scary.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

There will now be a public address by His Highness Clovis, the 3rd Prince of the Britannian Empire.

To the people of the Empire,

and of course, to the many Elevens who are cooperating with us...

We're not Elevens! We're Japanese!

Do you understand?

My heart is now being split in two!

It is being torn into a heart of anger and a heart of grief!

However, I, the one with responsibility over Area 11, cannot bend to these terrorists!

Why? Because this is a fight for justice!

The justice that protects all peace!

Now, everyone.

Let us all give our condolences to the eight who sacrificed themselves for the sake of justice, shall we not?

Let us pray silently.

Oh, you're not doing it?

What about you, Rivalz?

It's embarrassing.

That's true.

Even if we cry, the dead won't come back to life.

Whoa, that's harsh.

In the end, it's all just self-justification.

No matter how hard you try, the world still won't change.

That was wonderful, Your Highness.

It's hard to imagine that you were enjoying yourself at a party just now.

The Governor-General is the greatest actor in Area 11, after all. This level of adaptation is nothing.

Oh my, you are full of confidence.

I am merely preparing myself.

Showing myself without confidence would only make the people of the media happy.

No, no.

We were wondering if we could do something to help during Your Highness Clovis's reign.

Oh my, Governor-General!

A papier-mâché reign?

Your Highness!

Hmm? A soldier?

What is it? How impolite.

Please forgive me! However...

Another special program? Ah well, at least I'll get the materials...

You fool!

W-We told the police that it was just some medical equipment. If we move all of our forces...

Send out the troops under my direct control along with the KnightMares!

Alert One declared. Alert One declared.

The fourth, seventh, and eighth squadrons are preparing to sortie.

The second and third squadrons have already been deployed.

The ninth support squadron is on standby.

Hey, about that first move...

Hmm?

Why did you start by moving the King?

If the King doesn't move, his subjects won't follow, right?

Hey...

What?

Lelouch, do you want to become a company director or something?

Of course not.

Strange dreams will only serve to destroy you...

Wah! What the hell?!

Such careless driving!

Stop! That way is...!

Um... was that our fault?

Of course not.

To headquarters: The target has crashed into the VO building that was abandoned when only half-built...

Wait, control has been turned over to the military.

It's General Bartley.

A General?!

We must get it back no matter what.

That's...

What's that?

Hey Lelouch, it looks like the energy line got cut...

Yeah.

Hey, isn't that...?

Hey! Over here!

Whoa. That's bad...

What, what? An accident?

Maybe they're drunk?

They're so stupid.

Hey, someone go help them.

Hmph. All these people...

Hey, wait!

Oh, the student rescue squad has arrived!

Hey, can't someone at least call the cops?

Hey! Are you okay?

Hey, what you're doing is the right thing, but I really wish you would stop that.

Because of your meaningless pride, we're going to be late for class.

Nagata! Nagata!

Hey? Can you hear me?

I found it.

My...

Where was that from?

Are you there?

Hey! Stop!

Is this what they call a hit-and-run?

Hey, at least put a ladder inside as well.

This is a warning!

Right now, you can still turn yourself in for trial!

Hurry up and give yourselves up!

The next attack won't miss! Give yourselves up!

Even the military has shown up.

What should we do?

That's why I'm here, right?

Getting out would be dangerous.

The situation doesn't look too good...

I should use my phone to call...

We can get to the subway from the other route.

Kallen, let's use that now!

That would be massacre!

I guess you're right...

That woman...

Where are you, Lelouch?

We need to go to school!

The target is leaving the settlement and heading towards the ghetto.

All right, get them.

Yes!

Slash Harken?!

A KnightMare!

Damn it!

These guys are real terrorists!

You know how powerful this thing is, don't you?!

Back off. I'll be its opponent.

I don't know where you got it, but an outdated Glasgow...

Can't stop this Sutherland!

Especially an Eleven bastard who can't even comprehend His Highness's affection!

Kallen! Change of plans!

We can't both die!

You escape!

But...!

How simple-minded.

Why?!

You second-hand scrap metal!

Oh? Good reflexes. But...

Damn, no reception.

Judging from the darkness and the unevenness of the ground, we must be traveling along an old subway line.

The final destination is one of the ghettos. It'd be dangerous for me to get out.

But... All right. I understand it.

The situation is clear.

Guess I have to depend on the army for help.

I'll take the terrorists' transmitter as a gift though.

Oh, I forgot about him...

Next Exit: Former Shinjuku Imperial Palace Shinjuku 3rd Street Shibuya 3rd Street

That guy... leaving me behind!

A-ha!

H-How did you know?

Oh, I was right?

You bastard!

You're going too far.

Something that you, General, and Prince Clovis have been hiding has been stolen by terrorists.

Getting it back is easy, but you want to get rid of their comrades too.

If you allow the terrorists to go on, you'll find their hideout.

Congratulations! Your deduction was spot-on!

Oh, no. I merely said that it was strange...

Enough! What does the Special Envoy want?

As I was saying, we want to help in the search.

Help?

Yes. We want data.

And... what's the thing that was stolen?

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

The terrorists are running along a subway corridor.

Bastards, your mission is to find the weapon that the terrorists stole.

You are to search within the residence of the Elevens, the Shinjuku Ghetto.

Upon discovery, send back the coordinates.

We, His Highness's personal unit, will bring the target back.

Although you bastards are Honorary Britannians, you were originally Elevens.

Go sniff out the monkeys that have the same smell as you.

If you want to be permitted to carry firearms, show us some results!

Now is the chance for you to show your loyalty to Britannia!

Yes, My Lord.

An accident? Or...

S-So it's no good...

I'll leave it to you, Ōgi... Find it...

404 has discovered the target!

All right! Prepare to sortie!

If I climb to the top now...

A Britannian soldier?!

Don't kill anymore!

Wait! I'm...

And poison gas on top of that!

Even if you try to talk your way out of it...

That's why I'm saying...!

It was Britannia that made the poison gas in the first place, right?!

You...

"Don't kill"?

Then destroy Britannia!

Lelouch?

It's me, Suzaku.

You... so you became a member of the Britannian army?

What about you?

You don't mean...?

What are you saying?

It's not... poison gas?

Sorry, the situation is pretty messy and I had to...

It's fine. You can use the Glasgow's communicators.

More importantly, is it...?

Yeah.

As the information stated, I think it's poison gas.

What about Nagata?

I don't know.

I think he's in the subway, but...

Answer me, Suzaku. Is this girl poison gas?

But... I'm certain in the briefing they said...

You monkey.

I don't recall giving that much authority to an Honorary Britannian.

But I heard that this was poison gas...

You don't have the right to argue!

This is bad...

This is definitely poison...

If this was to leak to the outside, it might turn into a powerful poison that would threaten Suzaku's masters.

But in light of your accomplishment, I'll give you a chance.

Private Kururugi, use this to kill the terrorist.

He's different!

He's just a civilian who's been caught up in this!

Bastard...

This is an order!

You pledged allegiance to Britannia, didn't you?

That's...

But... I can't.

What?

I won't do it.

I can't shoot a civilian like him.

Then... die.

Suzaku!

From what I can tell, you appear to be a Britannian student. How unfortunate.

Retrieve the woman, then kill the student.

Yes, My Lord.

Those Britannian... bastards...

Long live... Japan!

They got away?!

And you call yourselves His Highness's personal unit?!

F-Forgive me.

Based on our reports, even though the blast spread upwards, the bedrock is...

Why do you think the information was only relayed to you?!

W-We'll continue the search!

The plan has entered the next stage.

B-But, Your Highness!

If this is leaked to the outside, I will be disinherited.

Tell the motherland that this is a military exercise conducted to purge the region.

This is an order from me, the 3rd Prince Clovis.

Annihilate the Shinjuku Ghetto!

Why is Britannia...?

Grandfather!

All right.

Time to go up to the next floor.

They are trash who can never become Honorary Britannians.

Kill them until there are none left.

Of course.

Administrator Jeremiah, General Bartley wishes for you to take command of the second wave of troops...

There are other officers, aren't there?

It's rare to have actual combat.

Let me have fun!

What the hell are you?!

All this commotion is your fault!

Hey!

And Britannia...

Britannia even killed Suzaku...

He's not there?

It appears that he's been deployed to the frontline.

Even though we brought along the Lancelot?

What should we do?

I want to launch it, but if there's no Devicer...

Listen, you wait there.

How is it?

It seems that there are only Elevens here.

The only exit is around here, right?

Yes, based on old maps of this town.

He hung up! That Lulu!

A fitting location for a terrorist to die.

You guys...

Well, for a student, you tried hard.

As expected of a Britannian.

However, your future...

Has just ended.

Don't kill him!

Hey!

I would've preferred her alive...

This is what we should tell the higher-ups:

We, His Highness's personal unit, found the terrorist base and destroyed it.

However, the hostages had already been executed by the time we got there.

What do you think about that, student?

What is this...

Suzaku... This girl too...

Am I... going to meet my end here too?

Without being able to do anything... so quickly...

Nunnally!

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

What the...?

It appears that you have a reason to live.

Is it that girl? No way...

If you have power, will you be able to live?

This is a contract.

I'll grant you power, but in return I want you to grant one of my wishes.

If you agree to the contract, you will live as a human but differ from other humans.

A different destiny, a different time, a different life...

The Power of Kings will isolate you.

If you are prepared for that...

The Ragnarök Connection. Has the legend begun yet again?!

Fine then. I'll bind that contract!

Hey, how should Britannians who hate Britannia live?

Are you an ideologist?

What's wrong?

Aren't you going to shoot? Your opponent is just a student.

Or have you realized it?

Those who are allowed to shoot are those who are prepared to get shot?

W-What's that?

I, Lelouch vi Britannia, order you bastards to...

Die!

Yes, Your Highness!

I've been lying constantly ever since that day.

I'm living a lie.

My name is a lie.

My background is a lie.

They're all lies.

I'm disgusted with this world that refuses to change.

But these lies make me feel so hopeless that I want to give up.

However, I attained it...

Power...

That's why...

ikedomo komonomichi shishi yo tora yo to hoe

Follow the trail of beasts and roar with the lions and tigers

akane sasu sora no kanata ni mahorobo

to the splendid land which lies beyond the brilliant red sky.

yuushuu no kodoku ni samayou seishun wa

To the youth who wanders about in the isolation of imprisonment,

yowasa to ikari ga sugatanaki teki desu ka

are weakness and anger unseen enemies?

chichi yo imada ware wa onore wo shirigatashi

O father, even now I know you not.

sakidasu anira no mienai senaku wo oeba

If I chase the unseen backs of my brothers who went before me,

mayoi no hitoyo ni myoujou wa isanau

the morning star beckons on the nights of wandering.

shishite owaranu yume wo kogaredomo

The dream does not end even as death pines away.

tashika na kimi koso waga inochi

You are real. You are also my life.

reppuu no kouya de chou yo hana yo to iki

Grow up being spoiled in the harsh gale of the barren land.

tokoshie no haru ni saki sou maboroshi

A mirage blossoms with the eternal spring.

kondaku no junketsu kono mi wa yogoretemo

Even if the chaste turbidity dirties my body,

kokoro no nishiki wo shinjiteite kudasai

please believe the brocade of my heart.

haha yo keshite ware wa namida wo misene domo

O mother, I shall never show my tears.

ashimoto no kusa ni tsuru wa kiemosede

The dew on the grass at my feet won't disappear.