Epilogue - The Birth of Empress Euphemia
"Well, Lelouch," Euphemia began, "we did it. We thwarted Frieza's plan to invade Britannia and the entire world. But at what cost?"
Our group safely landed on Kamine Island.
"Euphy," Suzaku began. "You've been alive all this time, and you never even told me?"
"I'm so sorry, Suzaku," Euphemia replied. "I tried to come back to you somehow, but not as Kreeg. Now everyone knows of what I did under Frieza's order. I bet they wouldn't want a murderer for a Princess anymore, would they?"
"I wouldn't be so sure, Euphy," Goku disagreed. "That ring you're wearing on your finger's not the only thing that can grant wishes. For with seven of these orbs," he continued, holding the Sushinchū, "that event, as well as the Special Zone massacre, would be erased from the records, and you'd be cleared."
"Wait," Suzaku interrupted. "Is that a...Dragon Ball?"
"Yup," Goku answered.
"I thought it was just a story. Gather seven of those orbs and your wish will be granted."
"Sounds like you've learned a lot about these things, Sir Kururugi."
"My apologies, sir, but...it's 'Suzaku'. 'Sir Kururugi' is fine, but I'd like to be addressed by my given name."
"'Suzaku' it is, then."
"So," Euphemia began, "nobody will know a thing about the Special Zone Massacre at all? But how will everyone react if they saw me alive?"
"Euphy," Nunnally replied, "I think it's best if nobody would ever know...for Lelouch's sake."
Euphemia was moved by her younger sister's words. And, with a nod, she agreed.
Author's note: "Shushinchū" is a Chinese term which literally means "four-star ball" (which is what Goku kept after Grandpa Gohan passed away).
After gathering the seven Dragon Balls together, it was time for the ceremony to begin.
"Eternal Shenron," Euphemia called, raising her hands, "I hereby call you forth so that you can grant my wish."
The seven orbs glowed, and, after ascending to the sky, the Eternal Dragon Shenron had appeared before Euphemia.
"Greetings, Princess," Shenron greeted. "I shall grant you any wishes you desire."
"Wish-es?" Euphemia repeated.
"Yes," Goku replied. "When a new Guardian for Earth was chosen, the amount of wishes made had to be changed for each summon."
"I understand, Goku," Euphemia said. Turning to Shenron, she made her first wish. "I wish that all records of the Specially Administrated Zone of Japan Massacre, and my knowledge to the entire world about my statuses as 'Princess Massacre' and 'Kreeg', were permanently erased, so that nobody would ever know about the murders I have committed under Lelouch vi Britannia's order. However, the only ones who must know are the ones currently on Kamine Island. Think you can do it, please?"
Little did Euphemia and the rest of the group know that two hooded figures had been watching from behind a tree.
"I don't know," Shenron replied, "but I'll try."
With that, Shenron's red eyes started to glow for a minute's time.
One by one, the memories of the Special Zone Massacre and Euphy's statuses as "Princess Massacre" and "Kreeg" were erased from the minds of every individual, including Schneizel, Cornelia, Odysseus, Carine and Guinevere. Not a single trace of evidence was left, not even in a recorded video tape.
After a minute had passed, Shenron's eyes stopped glowing.
"Your wish has been granted," he said. "Now speak your second wish."
"I can't think of anything to wish for at the moment," Euphemia replied.
"You know what I'd wish for?" Shirley asked, getting Euphemia's attention. "I'd wish that my mother would know nothing about my death."
"I'd wish that V.V. would have never given me my Geass," Rolo added, "and that the Geass Order would have never used me."
"My wish," Urabe added, "would be that the war between Britannia and Japan would finally be over."
Euphemia nodded in agreement after hearing their would-be wishes, before turning back to Shenron. "I wish for what Rolo, Shirley and Urabe-san would wish for. Can you do that as well, please?"
"I will try," Shenron replied. And with that, his eyes glowed again, this time, for ten seconds' time. "Your wishes have been fulfilled. Farewell."
And just like that, Shenron disappeared and the Dragon Balls scattered. Euphemia had shed tears of joy.
The next day, on the stage where Lelouch announced Emperor Charles' death at his hands, and where Frieza revealed the truth of the Special Zone Massacre, everyone was called for an important announcement.
"I can't believe that Emperor Lelouch sacrificed himself to rid us of that evil Frieza tyrant," Carine said to Guinevere.
"I know," Guinevere replied. "He murders our previous Emperor and takes his own life to stop another?"
"Well, technically," Odysseus added, "Frieza wasn't an Emperor to begin with; he was just a prince."
"Presenting Her Royal Majesty!" a member of the royal guard announced, getting everyone's attention.
"Her?" Guinevere repeated. "So, the next monarch is an Empress?"
Euphemia suddenly appeared in her Ashford Achademy uniform, confusing mostly everyone inside and outside the palace.
"Greetings," Euphemia greeted, taking her seat on the throne. "I am Euphemia li Britannia of the Royal Family. And, I am 100th Empress of the realm."
"Euphy," Cornelia began, voice quivering, "you're alive? But how? All we know is that Zero killed you."
"Indeed, dear sister," Euphemia replied. "However, I have returned to life intact."
With a smile on her face, Euphemia looked at the audience.
"This is amazing," she thought. "Nobody knows about the Special Zone Massacre at all. At last, I am cleared of all charges."
"But how can you appoint yourself as Empress, Euphy?" Odysseus asked.
"I'm well aware of our father, Emperor Charles' murder at Lelouch's hands, and the sacrifice he made to save us all from Frieza and his Galactic Trade Organization," Euphemia replied. "And since Britannia does not have a monarch, that put's me in front of the line."
"Well, yes," Odysseus agreed. "After all, Britannia does need a ruler. All hail Empress Euphemia!"
"All hail Euphemia!" the audience chanted.
Euphemia wore the same smile on her face. Suzaku softly and contently applauded her from behind a curtain.
Since then, things have started to get peaceful, as Japan had reclaimed its rights, its freedom, and its name from Britannia. Mrs. Finette, who knew nothing about her daughter Shirley's death, continued to move on with her life, and kept taking Shirley to school. Kallen was once again a student at Ashford, and had kept a photo of Lelouch in her room. She ended up forgiving him for his actions. While she kept her status as Empress, Euphemia continued also becoming a student at Ashford, with her knight and former Knight of Seven Suzaku aiding her. However, she agreed not to use her newly-obtained Geass unless needed. Nunnally had gained a new adoptive older brother in Rolo, who nobody knew was an assassin, and they, too, returned to Ashford as students. Rolo had sworn never to kill again in retribution for his earlier deeds. Jeremiah began a new life as an orange farmer out in the country, with Anya Alstreim, former Knight of Six, helping him. Ohgi and Villetta Nu had married, and were expecting a child.
Elsewhere, outside of Britannia, the two hooded figures who hid themselves from the ceremony with Shenron had walked along an empty road out in the field. One of the figures removed her hood, revealing C.C., addressing the other figure.
"I said that Geass is the power of the king which would condemn you to a life of solitude," she said.
The other figure removed his hood, revealing Lelouch, alive and well. He was revealed to have also obtained a Code, which rendered him immortal (thanks to the Geass Trade he made with Euphemia), and he chuckled in response to what C.C. said.
"Well," he replied, "I think that's not quite correct." Looking back at the home he left, he then thought, "Good luck with your new life, Euphy."
And with that, both C.C. and Lelouch put their hoods back over their heads and continued on their way.
The End