It flashed before my eyes. All of it.

I once called him heartless, but now I could see that everything was a lie. A selfless, beautiful lie.

He was always the one to care for me, even when I thought he no longer loved like he used to.

I was not abandoned. I had been protected by his broken, blood-stained wings this entire time. Why could I not see this before? This great sacrifice… for the world, and me. For peace.

Lelouch, my dear brother…

Goodnight, sweet prince, and may a flock of angels sing thee to thy rest.