Amsterdam, Europia United

In the crowded streets of Amsterdam, where the citizens went about their day, a young man, dress in grey coat and trousers with sunglasses cover the eyes of said person was walking down the street until he came to his destination. Opening the door, the man step into the room where two women were waiting for him.

"You've finally return, Guilford."

"Yes, Princess Cornelia."

Princess Cornelia li Britannia, the eldest daughter of Charles zi Britannia and Victoria li Britannia, former second princess of the Holy Britannian Empire, one who have strike fear into the heart of her enemies, now lives or in this case, hiding in a two-story house.

After recovering from her injuries that she received from Schneziel, she and Guilford went into hiding to escape from her brother, Lelouch, from finding her and making her under his control like he did with the rest of their siblings with Geass.

'Geass, that accursed power that manipulate the minds of people.' Cornelia thought. 'It destroyed Euphie and slandered her good name because of it.'

She can never forgive or forget what Geass has done to beloved sister, a sister that she adores and protective of to the fullest and now she was gone and with that, so has Cornelia's relationship with her family. Sure, there was Nunnally, a sweet innocent, pure-hearted girl who always see the best of people was being held against her will.

"So, what do we do now?" asked Nonette

Nonette Ennearam was a former Knight of the Rounds as the Knight of Nine. She was an old friend of Cornelia as they attended the same military school together. Nonette was an upbeat and cheerful woman whom Cornelia consider her senior even though they're the same age and she's one of the few people Cornelia actually fears.

"I don't know," answered Cornelia. "We're wanted criminals to the empire. I don't think we can do anything with my brother at the moment, but…"

A knock on the door interrupt Cornelia as Nonette and Guilford got up, ready to defend her. The door open and stood Claudio S. Dalton, the last surviving adopted son of Andreas Dolton and member of the Glaston Knight.

Guilford and Nonette lowered their guard a bit. "Dalton, it's just you."

"My lord, my lady, Princess, "said Claudio as he bowed before them. "There's someone here who wish to speak with you."

"Who?"

A cloak figure appeared, removing its hood. "Princess Cornelia, I've come with a message from the Homeland."

Tokyo, United States of Japan

We're coming to you live from Tokyo as word has just come out that Kaname Ohgi is the new Prime Minister of the USJ. Kaname Ohgi was deputy commander of the Black Knights under the order of Zero. The new Prime Minister will be sworn into office within the week.

"Heha, Congratulations, buddy. I knew you could do it. "Tamaki said in a drunken state.

"Yeah, thanks, Tamaki."

"Congratulations!" everyone cheered.

Ohgi couldn't help but smile a sheepish smile. Never would he or any of his friends would have imagine that he would be prime minister of a newly independent Japan. A mere school teacher to terrorist to freedom fighter and now prime minister, seems unheard of. While everyone was cheering for him, he wishes that one more person was here with him.

His best friend, Naoto Kozuki.

Naoto and he have been best friends since they were kids. Naoto has always been the type of person who will stand up for anybody, which was something that Ohgi admired about him. He knew about Naoto's half-blood heritage, being born both Britannian and Japanese but that never deturbed him from anything. After the Britannian occupation, Naoto started to rely upon the Japanese people who were against Britannia and the way the Japanese was living as nothing more than second-rate citizens in their own country.

Thus, rebellion began in Japan, though they weren't really getting anywhere. They have a little victory here and there, but that was it. They had many losses but who were they fooling? A bunch of rag-tag rebel fighting against a mighty empire that controlled one-third of the world. Only a miracle was needed in order to beat Britannia and regain back Japan. It wasn't until he came along. He, who would be known as "The Man who creates Miracles" …Zero.

Ever since Zero came along, Japan have been winning battles after battles against Britannia. Never have they imagine that this could happened. Then, the third princess, Euphemia li Britannia announced a special zone where the Japanese can gain back their citizenship but, to the Japanese, it was a trap which led to a bloody massacre and caused an uprising where the Black Knights and Britannia forces battled each other but they lost when Zero disappeared from the battle that would have been the turning point against Britannia. Later, word came out that Zero has been executed.

The Japanese people were in dire situation after the first battle of Tokyo, for they were place in contrast surveillance to make sure they don't uprise again. But, he returned…Zero returned to challenge Britannia, again, bringing back hope to the Japanese people, but, like the first battle for Tokyo, Zero was declared dead due to his injuries from the battle.

What the people don't know is that Britannia and the Black Knights came into an agreement; for the Black Knights to regain Japan back, they would have to give up Zero to Britannia as Zero, in reality, was the long-lost eleventh prince of Britannia, Lelouch vi Britannia. Not only was he an enemy prince but he had a power called Geass, that manipulate people's mind and free will.

Well, they got Japan back, just not the way they sort of expected. After fleeing the Black Knights, Zero…Lelouch went back to the Britannian Homeland and took the throne after announcing that he killed his father, 98th emperor Charles zi Britannia. What even shocked Ohgi the most was that his best friend's sister was married to Lelouch and was now the empress of a country that took so much from her. It was shocking yet heartbreaking to Ohgi, for he saw Kallen as a little sister after Naoto died.

Still, was this of her own free will or was she under Geass?

Pendragon Imperial Palace, Pendragon, Britannia

Outside on the balcony, Emperor Lelouch was staring out in the vast view of Pendragon Imperial Garden. It's been months since he ascended to the throne of Britannia and things have been progressing quite smoothly with a few mishaps, here and there. Taking in the fresh air, Lelouch could sense a bit of peace despite all that has happened. His strained marriage with Kallen and also with Nunnally. He knows that keeping things from them would upset them; Zero Requiem with Kallen and him being Zero and leading a rebellion against the most powerful empire to make the world a better place for Nunnally. Yes, he lied to the people he cared most in order to protect them from danger, and yet…

"Penny for your thoughts"

Lelouch turned around to see who was disturbing him from his thoughts. He saw a young woman about 16 with long green-lime hair and golden eyes. She was wearing a Britannian prison outfit with the sleeves and pant open, giving her room to move. Her arms were crossed with a small smile on her face.

"C.C."

C.C. came up right next to Lelouch, looking out into the scenery. "Trouble in paradise, I see."

Lelouch scoffed. "It's none of your concern, witch. What happens between me and the empress is between us and us alone."

"It's not just your marriage I'm talking about. Your sister, Nunnally."

Lelouch press his lips together when his sister's name was mentioned. He and Nunnally hardly spoke since . Every time he went to see her, it's only been small talk. Nothing more than a talk between strangers than siblings.

"She'll come around…eventually."

Lelouch breathed heavily but he knew it will take a miracle before Nunnally could fully trust him again and she was not the only one in the family that he's having issues with.

Ever since his recovery, he and Kallen have been distant. Apparently, she followed out about his plan, Zero Requiem where he was supposed to have the world's hatred and when he died by Suzaku as Zero's hand, all that hatred would be transformed to him and the world can begin anew without conflict.

He knew that this would hurt Kallen, but he wanted her to live happily with her mother and go back to Ashford even though he wouldn't be there by her side. He really didn't want to take her down that path, knowing what she is capable of doing if she would have found out about it sooner.

Lelouch clasp his hands together, pressing them on his forehead. 'How troublesome'

Lelouch was disturbed from his thoughts when a guard entered. "Your Majesty, forgive me, but Mr. Andreas Statdfeld is here to see you."

"Send him in."

Andreas Stadtfeld, a nobleman, well, former nobleman of the prestigious Stadtfeld family and Lelouch's father-in-law was the type of man who would do anything like any other nobleman is to make sure the name is in good grace and for their daughter to marry other well to do aristocrats. But, for Andreas, his daughter achieved the highest marriageable position; marrying the emperor.

"Mr. Stadtfeld, what do I owe this pleasure?"

Jeremiah Gottwald walked down the hall of the imperial palace. Never would he had thought that he would be serving as a right-hand man to the man he swore loyalty to for the rest of his life. Jeremiah was always a man who values loyalty and chivalry. He's always been like that since he was assigned to guard the late empress Marianne. Her assassination broke him as he saw it as a failure and it had dishonored his family's name. With the loss of her children, he decided to go to Japan, formerly known as Area 11, as a way to redeem himself but of course, that would fall apart with the death of the third prince of Britannia, Clovis la Britannia and the rise of Zero and his black knights.

The word 'Orange' wasn't his favorite codename. Basically, it had irradiated him because it was a name that his worst enemy, Zero but now he wears that name in pride, for it was the codename that his lord, Lelouch vi Britannia, who was actually Zero, gave him. And by doing so, he decided to live up to the name to show his loyalty and devotion, willing to lay down his very life and soul for his emperor.

Jeremiah stop at his tracks when he saw the Japanese maid, Sayako Shinozaki, the woman who have taken care of Lelouch and Nunnally vi Britannia during their time in Area 11. Like him, she has been respectful and loyal to Lelouch, undyingly and for that, she earned his respect despite of being Japanese for her service to his lord and lady.

When Jeremiah notice she was looking at him, he nodded to her and she back to him.

"Miss Shinozaki, I hope the princess Nunnally is doing well."

"She is."

Jeremiah walk and did about his business and he has much matter to attend for his emperor.

Laying down in her bed, Kallen was ready to take a long nap when there was a knock on her door. Not really wanting to be disturb, Kallen begrudge answered. "Come in"

The door opens as one of her personal maids, Sydney Carwell, a girl about 15, entered.

"My lady empress, you have a visitor that wish to see you."

"And who might that be?"

"He said that he was your father."

'My father' Kallen thought in shock. She has seen her father for the past year. Getting up, Kallen straighten herself up before nodding to Sydney to let her father in.

Andreas Stadtfeld entered. He stops in front of Kallen and bow, which was pretty odd and weird to see her father bowing before her.

"Your Majesty."

"Father."

"I see you are doing well, Kallen. Your occupation as Empress has done you quite well."

"I'm dealing with it." Kallen said, moving over to the couch. "I'm not saying this is what I want, but I'm managing."

Andreas nodded his head. "Well, it's good to hear. Surely you and the emperor are well managing the empire despite your ages."

"Me and the emperor are doing things separately unless it's state of matter."

Andreas eyed Kallen, sensing something is out of place. "Is something going on between you and your husband?"

Kallen jolted a bit. "No. Why?" she asked, also eyeing him.

"It's nothing, for I hope whatever it is doesn't interfere with the 'state of matter'."

"Why are you really here, Dad?" Kallen knows her father wasn't here just for her. Usually it was either business or things that will elevate.

"Your grandmother is wondering and hoping that you are with child…an heir."

Kallen rolled her eyes, knowing that something was up when her grandmother is involved. "An heir…for the Stadtfeld or for Britannia itself."

"Both and a male."

"Well, me and Lelouch haven't cosummated our marriage." Kallen lied. Kallen and Lelouch did have sex before the Battle of , but she beginning to doubt the night as well as her marriage.

"Well, you better hurry soon because there's a nobleman plotting to remove your husband from the throne."

"May I ask who this nobleman is?"

"All in due time, Kallen." Andreas got up and kiss his daughter's forehead. "I must go now."

Kallen watched her father leave, pondering on what ridiculous nobleman is plotting against them. Suddenly, Kallen felt her stomach unease as she ran to the closest thing she can reach and retch.