2017 a.t.b., Area 11 Tokyo Settlement. Right now at this place, In one of Britannia's Colony, Area 11, one big incident had happened. One incident that shall be remembered as the Black Rebellion. This big incident was instigated by a small rebel group going by the name Order of Black Knights and their leader… a name that until now shall be remembered as a name of terror, a name of fear to Britannia. The leader of Order of Black Knight , ZERO. A mysterious figure who has given hope to all of the Elevens to retrieved their name. a symbol of their pride and dignity which was stripped from them, the name as a NipponJin. And fought back to regain their country and name. And this is the start of this tale.

Tokyo Settlement , Top of Tokyo Government Bureau Office (Night)

Lelouch Lamperouge, the true face behind the mask of ZERO has apparently defeated his opponent, 2nd Princess Cornelia li Britannia, The Governor General of Area 11. But for this fight, ZERO has to sacrificed many things, going from his own humanity to fight his own sister and even kill his own sister. But he has resolved , for one purpose. And that is why he did not let his own feeling, even sacrificing his own kindness , using his accursed power Geass to defeat her sister who fought valiantly without knowing priorly that she is fighting her own kin.

Lelouch take a breath , Cornelia li Britannia, her own sister has fought fiercely even though she is using an old model 5+th Generation Knightmare Frame Gloucester Type C. we have to give her some credit because , she inflicted much damage at Gawain who should have a better Knightmare specification than the old Gloucester model.

"What an Exhausting battle. C.C., what about Gawain?" ZERO asked his only allied that he allowed to know his true face, as he walked farther away from Gawain …. Reaching the Tokyo Government office.

"Gawain has suffered 30% damage. But , no worries… because there is no damage in the movement system… it is still operable. As the damage was inflicted mostly in the armor and protection system. There is no problem in the battle system."

"Is that so?"

"Well looking back at prior fight… it was more surprising if Gawain was left without any damage, in fact I was surprised seeing it is still intact even though he had to handle a lousy operator… well… at least your opponent was Cornelia."

"I will ignore your insult."

"and…. Did you find her?" C.C. end her jokes and asked about other thing

"No… I have not."

ZERO thought for a moment as he still seek for her. Cornelia li Britannia after being defeated , using her last strength she has managed to escaped from vicinity and running toward the office building.

"Nee.. Lelouch…" suddenly C.C. called him

"Hmm? what is it , C.C…..?"

"You know…. If Dalton had not done that…. You will surely be finished…."

"Yes… I know what you mean."

And Lelouch , agreeing with C.C. warning prepared his gun , as he has found the Governor General, Cornelia li Britannia. If he did not be careful, Cornelia will attack him. So at least he had to paralyzed. But it seems that it won't be needed… because…..

"She is unconscious… " So he sheathed his gun and his eyes aimed at the archives that was left in the reached it and read it.

"….. Priority Order for Governor General of Area 11 . In the event of…. What ! "

XXX

Tokyo Settlement, G-1 Base Hangar. (Temporary) Command Ship for Order of Black Knight (A few Hours before ZERO raid to Government office)

During the battle in Tokyo Settlement , the low member of the Order of Black Knights are busy whispering.

"Hey ... can he be trusted?"

"Dunno ... as far as I know, he was our enemy."
"Come on now ... Isn't he our partner?"
"But because of him and That Shiro Kabuto (White Armor), The traitor Kururugi, many of our friends have lost their lives."
"Remember! He has helps us, NipponJin, during the event of The Princess of Massacre "
"But ..."
"And also ... Today we still need the extra manpower. That should not be a problem. "
"What do you mean by that? We do not need any help from Ano Burikki yarou!"

It seems that those whispered was addressed at someone, but the whispering party has ended and did not escalated in to a small brawl because Kohzuki Kallen, the commandant of Zero Squadron (A position that would mean that she is one of ZERO's trusted member among the Black Knight). She is disgusted at those whispering people and yelled.

"Hey… All of You! Stop it at once !. He is no longer a Burikki. He also has the heart of a NipponJin. "

"But Kallen-dono ...!"

"Do you feel that he is not your companion because he is a Burikki? If that is your problem… let me tell you that, I also have half of Burikki blood, flows in my veins. "

"No, Taichou-dono! We're sorry Taichou-dono!" This time these soldiers address Kallen with her position as a sign of regret and respect . These soldiers then leaving them embarrassed.

Those person was whispering about someone…. A person who previously is their enemy, a Britannian officer.

"It is Alright, Taichou-dono. I can understand their qualm."

"Those People ! don't they realize that this is the critical moment?" Kallen was a bit speechless that those people are doubting their own allies, and sighed."But frankly, I a glad that you joined us."

"I regretted that incident. If only I can prevented it!"

"Those already happened.…Anyways… You are a soldier. You have to obey your superior. And those are the past things. We are now a companion. And you have proven your worth in our previous battles."

"I regretted that I am not one of you priorly."

"Well… Your capability added with your Knightmare Frame, Lancelot Club are fearsome. Nimble and fierce. Many of my companion has hard time because of that." Kallen giggled to ease his new companion's tension.

"I feel flattered for our praise and that you allowed me to join your elite squadron, Zero Squadron. "

"Then… do your best. Rai." Kallen proceed to left him.

Rai , even though he was being consoled by Kallen, he still sad. He even felt more remorse because he know the truth. He know that he could prevented those tragedy. And yet…..

"I should've been able to prevented that tragedy. Who was that man?"

And… as if reacting to his own anger, a sigil shaped mark have shown in the left eye pupil of Rai, the pilot of Lancelot Club.

Tokyo Settlement , Tokyo Government Bureau Office

"Who is it that killed my mother?"
"... I do not know ... In that event ... .. Marianne-sama herself gave the order to loosen the guard. She expects to meet with someone. "
"What ... it was mother herself ..?"
"What's more ... The Coffin that used to bury Marianne-sama… turned out to be... ... empty. And ... according to information ... Her body, on orders from the Emperor was to be moved to a secret place. "
"... .. and no more that you know? "
"..." Cornelia become silent ,not responding to the questions.
ZERO subsequently moved away. Not knowing what might awaiting him.

Tokyo Settlement, The Back of Tokyo Government Bureau Office

Meanwhile, for Rai… it seems that he is in the scenery of after finishing his battle. In this battlefield, it is no wonder that there will be someone who ambushed him. But the ambush seems to failed as Rai was looking at the ruins of his previous battle. A battle with an unknown tupe Knightmare Frame. Rai readied himself, there is still some possibility of next ambush. That is why he has to check his Knightmare Frame.

"Damage is about 50%, But no damage that would hinder the mobility and movement of Lancelot Club… it seems that I can still go on." After making sure that it is alright. He sighed as he remember his previous opponent. A type of Knightmare that he never know before. Is it an unknown? No sign of it is being the Britannian or Japanese Model.

"….Huh…. What a difficult opponent. But who is him? I never know him or his Knightmare Frame before, never officially listed in Britannia army. He called himself Castor. Castor rui Britannia. And his mysterious Knightmare Frame… what a fearsome Knightmare it is…. Regalia."

But unfortunately for him, the leftover of his battle is just some rubble. Even he has to push himself beyond Lancelot Club combat capability…. And to ensure his victory, he has to destroy it completely, because Regalia did not stop even if he barrage it with all of his weapon at his disposal.

" What a shame, that there is nothing left to analyze it… But at least he will not bother for now…"Rai sighed and closed his eyes to calm himself. But his rest was disturbed by a distress call from her commander.

"Rai …. We have won." Rai recognized the shaky voice. It is his Commandant, Kohzuki Kallen.

Above the Pacific Ocean, The Bridge 2nd Prince Schneizel el Britannia Command Ship Fleet.

"Your highness , according to the Emperor's order… I believe that you did not forget my mission here."

"Of course not. I remember the details of the Emperor's commands. Save Cornelia. That is all. "

"I take it that you understand that I am not obliged to help your mission to invade Area 11."

"No. And it seems you've misunderstood me. I'm not interested to retake Area 11. "

"But…Isn't the board of the senate ... .."

" I'm only worried about my sister. That is why I only bring a meager force. "

"Then, Your Highness. If that your reason for coming to Area 11, then I can assume that I can help you, as far as we did not have any different purposes."

Schneizel calmly answered "What I'm more surprised is why did you bring yourself to volunteer in this mission?"

"That is ..." The other person was reluctant to answer.

"Is not His Majesty (Father) order that the Area 11 will be retaken in two years, to exhaust their strength? This means The ROUNDS would not be needed to come at this time. "

"..." The other person still silent

"And alas… Why are you even going as far as showing your identity so i allowed you to accompany me to Area 11. Knight of Eleven, One of the Knights of the Round, particularly the one who never showed her face to anyone? "

"... ... I respect Cornelia-sama. Let's just say that I worried about her situation . "

"I think ... .. You have a different agendas, My Lady Knight of Eleven. "

"Fell free to interpret my actions, Your Highness. But currently I'm under His Majesty's command. That is all. I can only say that I am free to take any action deemed necessary to achieve my mission. " The Knight of Eleven did not quiver and calmly restated her point.

And , then …. 2nd Prince Schneizel el Britannia troops will arrive in a bit of hour in the Area 11. In this battlefield, the event that would be known as Black Rebellion will end when the 2nd Prince troops arrive to calm the battlefield.

XXX

And … When all of this chain of events has finally ended… than.. a new country shall be born. A country that was established by the hero… A country of new hope… United States Japan… will truly born. But in the same time that the new country born, it will also be the day when the Hero of the Black Rebellion will vanished … as if finishing his purposes. But , this is not the end of his tale.

ZERO.

Author Note: A revision to the Prologue of Rounds perspective. i hope it is easier to read.