In the wake of Zero Requiem, Lelouch vi Britannia was quite ready to face whatever judgement awaited him for his sins. He certainly wasn't expecting to be drafted by the embodiment of Humanity's Collective Will to take part in a free-for-all battle between Mages and Heroes of Legend, but then again, he was ALWAYS up for a challenge. Rated T to be safe.

A boy is saved from death by Oyashiro, and given a mission: Protect Rika. He soon learns of the tragic fate that has been dealt to both himself, and to Rika. This is his struggle to break that Fate, save his new-found friends, and escape into a perfect world. AU diverging before the start of the series.