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Euphie
Pendragon, Holy Britannian Empire
In one of the rooms of the Pendragon Imperial Palace, twin boys were watching the news regarding the appearance of Zero in Area 11 and how he was able to get away from envoy led by Jeremiah Gottwald with Zero's confession of being Clovis's killer and the human experimentation that Clovis was involved in. One of them turned off the television and they were upset. The twins were the Britannian princes, Castor and Pullox rui Britannia.
"That Gottwald is incompetent," Castor said.
"Indeed, what the hell was he doing just letting that Eleven go, even with Zero confessing of being Clovis's murderer," Pullox said, "whatever this Orange is must have gotten Gottwald very nervous if he gave in to Zero so easily."
"Still, things are not going to be well now that what Clovis was doing behind the scene is exposed."
"Our big brother has brought shame. It was foolish of him to speak about it to Zero, even if they were just two of them alone."
"Had we known, we would have requested our father to send us to Area 11."
"Well, there's nothing to be done now, what has happened, happened and nothing can be done to change that."
Old theater in Old Tokyo
Lelouch was walking with Rai and met up with Kallen, Naoto, and Ohgi and Kallen was surprised to see Rai with Zero.
"R-Rai," Kallen spoke surprised.
Rai looked at Kallen and smiled, "Hi Kallen."
"Rai, you're working with Zero as well?"
"Yeah, I've actually been working with him for the past three years."
"I see…"
"Rai was the one who transmitted the recording between myself and Clovis," Zero explained.
"I see," Naoto said and then he nodded at Rai, "thanks a lot."
"Just doing my part," Rai assured.
Naoto, Kallen, and Ohgi looked and wondered.
"Hey what happened to Kururugi?" Ohgi asked.
"He left to go to his court martial," Zero answered.
Naoto, Kallen, and Ohgi were shocked.
"Wait, you mean even after everything that has happened, he's now going back to his court martial?"
"Yes," Zero answered.
"Didn't you say that you were going to ask him to join us?" Kallen asked.
"I did…and he refused."
"He refused but why?" Ohgi responded surprised.
"Suzaku Kururugi believes that he can change Britannia from within. The idea of Japan and other nations being independent from Britannia seems to be, well, to him to be nothing but a fantasy."
They couldn't believe what they were hearing.
"Is he serious?" Naoto asked upset.
"But after everything that has happened, how can he say that?" Ohgi said upset, "Besides, if it wasn't for you, the truth of what Clovis was doing and the reason for that massacre in Shinjuku would have never been made public."
"Yes."
Kallen was shaking with anger, "He wants to change Britannia from within? Does he really think that that will happen?"
"He believes he can."
"That's stupid, he's stupid, and he's insulting us and all the Japanese. No way in hell Britannia will change for him. Change Britannia from within?" Kallen scoffed, "Now that's a fantasy."
"I told him the two end results that it will be for him but he believes that he can do it and not only that, I also learned that he was the one piloting that white knightmare that was against us in Shinjuku."
The trio was surprised again.
"He was the one?" Naoto asked surprised, "But how did he get permission to pilot one?"
"That's a good question, I'll have to look into it further," Zero said, "but regardless, overall it was a success."
They felt a bit better hearing that.
"Yeah, it was," Naoto said, "still, I can't believe that it was a girl in the canister we took."
"Yes but now Clovis's dirty little secret is out in the opened and it will send shockwaves if it hasn't already," Rai said.
"Yeah, um, by the way…" Ohgi said.
"Yes?"
"You are…?"
"This is Rai Winston," Zero said, "He's actually a student in Ashford Academy."
Ohgi and Naoto were surprised.
"A Britannian student helping us?" Naoto asked surprised.
"I would expect you of all people of not being surprised Naoto," Zero said.
Naoto looked at Zero and chuckled a bit, "Good point…Zero?
"Hmm?" Zero responded.
"I've decided to join you."
"The same with me," Ohgi said, "I've decided to join you as well."
Zero looked at Naoto and Ohgi and smiled behind his mask, "I'm happy to hear of this. By working together, we can and will beat Britannia," Zero then looked at Kallen, "How about you Kallen? Do you feel that I have earned your trust? Will you join me as well?"
"Yes, yes, I do," Kallen responded with a smile.
Zero nodded, "I am grateful and the others?"
"I wanted them to decide on their own. I believe that they should join you not because I convinced them but because they themselves in believe that you'll do what you say you'll do," Naoto said.
"I agree," Zero said, "all right, we should we get out of here but before that, there is one more thing that I want to do."
"Hmm, what is it Zero?" Kallen asked.
Zero looked at Ohgi, "I believe that for us to work together effectively, we need to be able to trust each other, isn't that right?"
Kallen, Naoto, and Ohgi looked at each other and nodded with agreement.
"I believe so," Naoto said.
"Yeah, so do I," Ohgi said.
"As I do as well," Kallen said.
"Tell me Naoto, how much do you trust Ohgi?" Zero asked.
Naoto looked at Zero, "With my life, he's like a brother to me and Kallen."
Zero looked at Kallen, "Is your feeling the same Kallen?"
"Uh yeah," Kallen responded and then wondered, "wait a minute Zero, what are you getting at?"
Zero looked at Ohgi, "Kaname Ohgi, since you have decided to work with me, I want to form a trust with you."
"Yeah, sure."
"What I show you must not be spoken to anyone else, only to Kallen and Naoto. Can you promise me that?"
Ohgi was surprised and then had a determined expression, "Of course. You have my word."
"Wait a minute Zero, are you going to…?" Naoto asked.
"Yes," Zero said as he put his hand on his mask.
"You're going to do it?" Kallen asked.
"Yes, you and your brother know my face so…" Zero said removed his mask revealing his face.
Ohgi saw Lelouch's face and was surprised, "So…this is what you look like? You look to be Kallen's age."
"Yes, I go by the name Lelouch Lamperouge, a student of Ashford Academy."
"A Britannian student fighting against Britannia?"
"That's right. I'm sure it's a shock to you but my desire is to defeat Britannia and I'm willing to risk my life to do so."
Ohgi was amazed and found himself impressed in what he was witnessing and Lelouch continued as he explained things to Ohgi.
Ashford Academy
In Lelouch and Nunnally's residence, Nunnally was making Origami and CC was making some with her as well.
"This is nice," Nunnally said happily, "it really is," Nunnally looked over to see how CC was doing and was impressed with how she was doing it, "I'm impressed CC. You really have done Origami before."
"It was something that I did before…a long time ago. I'm amazed that I haven't lost my touch since I haven't done it in so long."
"Well it's really nice," Nunnally said.
"…Thanks."
The door suddenly opened and CC and Nunnally looked over and saw Lelouch.
"Welcome back Lelouch," Nunnally greeted happily.
"I'm back," Lelouch said with a smile.
"Lelouch, I heard in the news that Suzaku contacted the authorities, I take it he's still going to his court marital."
"Yes," Lelouch sat down, "I offered Suzaku to join me but he refused."
"I see," Nunnally said with a downcast expression.
Lelouch explained to Nunnally everything that happened after he rescued Suzaku, from his talk with Suzaku and what Suzaku intends to do to the fact that Naoto, Kallen, and Ohgi were set to join him. Nunnally was glad that to hear about the Kozuki siblings but was disappointed to hear that Suzaku chose to stay in service to Britannia and she was also surprised to hear that Suzaku was the one piloting the knightmare called the Lancelot.
Sword of Akasha
Charles zi Britannia, the 98th Emperor of the Holy Britannia Empire was standing with his thoughts.
"So he's made his appearance," Charles said and then he smiled, "let's see how far you'll go my son."
"Your Majesty," A man voice spoke.
Charles turned to see the man and it was a man he trusted and was his strongest knight of the empire. It was the Knight of One himself, Bismarck Waldstein.
"Bismarck," Charles said as he turned forward, "so good of you to come."
Bismarck nodded with a bow, "Everything is going according to schedule."
"Excellent…I'm sure you saw that broadcast that has occurred in Area 11."
"Yes, but Sire, is it really him? Is it really…?"
"Yes," Charles said with a grin, "it is indeed your former student, my strong willed son Lelouch."
"Former Prince Lelouch vi Britannia…"
"It will be interesting to see how he will go but regardless, he still won't be able to stop me."
"Of course, I will see to do as well."
"Well, most likely I won't have you use your energy to do so dealing with my son."
Ashford Academy
Lelouch entered his room and CC followed him inside.
"So tell me Lelouch," CC started, "how do you like the power I gave you?"
"It's suitable," Lelouch answered with a smile, "using anything I have in my disposal is welcome to defeat Britannia, although…"
"Hmm, although?"
"I appreciate you giving me this power but I still have questions and, well…"
"What is it?"
"I may be just being paranoid but I don't want to depend too much on this power for fear that I might make a horrible mistake with it plus there are still questions that I have, question you refuse to answer."
"Look, just know that since we have a contract, I'll protect you and won't do anything to hurt your plans."
"Does that extend to Nunnally? Will you protect her and make sure she's kept alive?"
"Not really per say, I don't have a contract with her now if I was to give her Geass as well, I'd be willing to keep her alive as well."
Lelouch narrowed his eyes, "I see."
CC nodded and she yawned, "Now, then…"
CC was moving towards Lelouch's bed and was about to get on it but Lelouch stopped her in her tracks.
"CC, what are you doing?" Lelouch asked.
"I'm sleepy, I'm going to sleep," CC said.
"Not here in my room you're not, if you're tired go to my sister's room to sleep, you're not sleeping here."
"Does it really make a difference?"
"Yes it does, we agreed on this, you sleep in Nunnally's room."
"I don't like stubbornness."
"And I don't care, deal with it," Lelouch countered as he pushed CC out of his room, "I don't feel like sleeping on the floor or my couch."
Lelouch closed the door to his room and CC huffed.
"Do you plan to glare at me all night Nunnally?" CC asked as she turned around and saw Nunnally glare at her.
"CC, let me remind you that even though you gave my brother that power, I won't let you cause unnecessary trouble for him," Nunnally warned.
CC simply shrugged.
The Next Morning
Lelouch was in the kitchen and was making breakfast. Nunnally came out rubbing her eyes and seeing her brother make breakfast.
"Breakfast is almost ready Nunnally," Lelouch said.
"Mm, okay," Nunnally nodded as she went to the table to sat down.
Soon, Lelouch and Nunnally were sitting on the table eating breakfast.
"Where's Rai?" Nunnally asked, "Isn't he going to join us?"
"He's at the base with Sayoko," Lelouch said as he ate his breakfast.
"I see…by the way Big Brother?"
"Hmm?"
"I meant to ask you last night, what is Orange?"
"Oh, you mean the bit that I pointed on Jeremiah?"
"Yes, I didn't hear anything about that."
"Right, truth is that I made it up."
Nunnally was stunned, "You made it up."
"In a way yes, the only connection with anything regarding Orange to Jeremiah is the huge Orange field in the Florida district."
"Oh that's right, Jeremiah is from the Florida district."
"Yes, we visited the Florida district with Jeremiah and our mother there once, remember?"
"Oh yes, I remember," Nunnally smiled, "that was fun."
"Yes, it really was. I did that with the timing of using my Geass on Jeremiah getting him to release Suzaku. It makes it easy when so-called likeminded people to suspect one another and after what I did to Jeremiah, it definitely will cost him his leader and the Purist Faction will lose credibility."
"Yes," Nunnally had a concerned expression, "Lelouch, regarding Jeremiah…"
Lelouch nodded, "I know Nunnally, if it comes down to it…"
In Nunnally's room, CC was still sleeping in the makeshift bed wearing nothing a buttoned shirt that was opened and her panties and gingerly opened her eyes and got up and yawned.
"I want pizza," CC said as she got up and left the room.
A.S.E.E.C. Knightmare Hanger
Cecile and Lloyd were reading up on events that were happening since Zero made his appearance along with the details of Code R Project that Clovis was involved that was posted on the internet.
"Fukushima, Kochi, Hiroshima…" Cecile said, "This makes the seventh incident since Zero appeared."
"It seems that the others groups are following Zero's example and putting up a real fight," Lloyd said, "the truth about Clovis's human experimentation has been exposed and has caused such outrage. Even if they tried, they wouldn't be able to contain the information that has been leaked on the internet and our patron was quite upset to learn of this as well. Prince Clovis's name has been tarnished."
"I've heard they are looking for the people that were involved as well and General Bartley will be questioned severely when he gets back to the mainland."
"Yes, it seems that after Prince Clovis was killed, they moved their equipments elsewhere but their certain that they are still somewhere in Area 11."
"What about Margrave Jeremiah?"
"Oh yes…suspicion of Margrave Jeremiah and his tie with Orange, whatever it is, has cost him his leadership," Lloyd sighed, "whatever it is that Zero has on him must be just as bad as what Prince Clovis was involved in, he just couldn't handle it and now the link between the police and the administration is fouled up. It has caused quite a fine mess," Lloyd then smiled, "But on the plus side, the charges against Suzaku have been thrown into question so I'm confident that he'll be found innocent."
Cecile nodded with a smile, "Yes, I hope so."
Base of the Japan Liberation Front
"Help them Todoh," Kusakabe suggested, "the Britannians are in chaos thanks to Zero. Now is the time for us in the Japan Liberation Front to make our stand!"
"Keep calm Kusakabe," Todoh replied, "it's not definite information that Kyoto will give the Guren Mk-II to Zero. If we pay too much on Zero, we'll end up tripping on ourselves up."
Kusakabe scoffed, "We have to get revenge for what Clovis has done...make all Britannians pay for what happened."
Todoh narrowed his eyes, "Kusakabe, I'm warning you, don't do anything foolish."
Tokyo Settlement
At the government bureau, a Britannian officer was informing Suzaku of the verdict.
"Private Suzaku Kururugi, case number 107 of the Area 11 military forces," The officer spoke, "in the matter of your involvement in Prince Clovis's murder, you are hereby set free due to lack of evidence."
Suzaku was in his casual clothes and was walking out of the building with his bag. Suzaku was surprised with the verdict.
"They actually let me go?" Suzaku asked himself, "Just like that?"
Flashback: Last night
"Since you won't join me, I assume that you're still going to go to your court martial, correct?" Zero asked.
"Uh yes, I will. It starts in an hour and I need to hurry," Suzaku replied.
"Well then, get going, of course, with everything that happened and what I presented on the live broadcast, I'm sure the charges against you will be dropped and you'll be a free man…"
Flashback End
"I guess Zero knew what he was talking about," Suzaku said, "but still…"
"Out of the way please!" A girl's voice called, "Look out below!"
Suzaku looked up and was surprised and quickly caught the girl that had long pink hair. Suzaku was stunned with what had just happened.
"Um, are you okay?" Suzaku asked, "You're not hurt, are you?"
The pink haired girl looked at Suzaku and nodded.
"Yes, forgive me," The pink haired girl said, "I didn't think that there was anyone below me."
"No, it's okay; I wasn't actually expecting a girl to fall right to me either."
"Oh my…"
"Uh, is something wrong?"
The girl looked around and nodded, "Actually yes, something is very wrong. The truth is that I'm being chased by horrible men. So could you help me?"
Meanwhile in a monitor room, Kewell and other members of the Purist Faction were watching Jeremiah out in the streets making efforts to catch Zero and none were pleased with Jeremiah after what had happened the night before.
"We can't let Orange be the one in charge when Princess Cornelia takes up her new post," Kewell said angrily.
"The Purist Faction's credibility and loyalty is being called into question," Another Purist Faction member said.
"What is this Orange thing that Lord Jeremiah is involved in?" A security guard asked.
"Something illegal no doubt and Zero has the dirt on him," Kewell said upset, "must be just as bad as what Prince Clovis was doing. Jeremiah is definitely hiding something, saying that he can't remember," Kewell scoffed, "the same lame and pathetic excuse that Bartley used."
Meanwhile, Villetta in her knightmare was watching Jeremiah on her monitor.
"Lord Jeremiah has no memory of what happened last night," Villetta said in her head, "it's the same with me and the men that had their Sutherlands stolen."
Villetta tried to remember what happened in Shinjuku but she felt like her mind was just empty and couldn't recall on that day and Villetta held her head clenching her teeth.
"Dammit," Villetta said angrily, "Why can't I remember? It's like part of my memory has been erased."
Meanwhile Suzaku was walking with the pink haired girl.
"We haven't introduced ourselves," The pink haired girl said, "my name is..." The girl paused a bit, "Euphie."
"Euphie, huh?" Suzaku responded with a smile, "It's nice to meet you Euphie, I'm—"
"No, don't tell me because you're now well-known. You're Private Suzaku Kururugi, the son of the late Prime Minister Genbu Kururugi."
"Yes, that's right," Suzaku paused a bit and looked over to his right, "Euphie, you were lying before, weren't you?"
"Huh?"
"You weren't being chased by anyone, that's the truth."
"Meow."
"Huh?"
Suzaku looked over and saw Euphie meowing to a stray cat. The cat had an injured leg and Euphie was doing what she could to have the cat relax.
"Meow, meow," Euphie spoke, "Is kitty hurt? Meow?"
Euphie slowly brought her finger to the cat and the cat sniffed a bit and then rubbed against Euphie's finger and Euphie petted the cat with her finger meowing to the cat and she was happy. Suzaku walked over and smiled as Euphie picked up the cat. Suzaku attempted to pet the cat but the cat bit Suzaku's finger.
"Oh my…" Euphie said.
"Ow…" Suzaku just said deadpanned.
Meanwhile, Lloyd and Cecile were riding in the trailer looking for Suzaku.
"We're running late," Lloyd said, "I hope he's still waiting."
"But he was released though, right?" Cecile asked.
"Of course he was, there was no real evidence against him and besides, Zero admitted it and then there's the terrible fact of what Prince Clovis told Zero right before he was killed. Still though, it seems that Suzaku was thoroughly investigated because of that incident with Zero."
Lloyd and Cecile suddenly saw Suzaku walking with Euphie and they were surprised.
"Wait, why is he…?" Cecile asked.
"Well well, isn't this interesting," Lloyd said with a smirk.
Soon, Euphie and Suzaku were sitting on some stairs and Euphie wrapped a bandage around the cat's injured leg and Suzaku had a bandage for his finger that was bitten.
"Do you have trouble with cats Suzaku?" Euphie asked.
"No, I really like cats," Suzaku responded as he tried to pet the cat again but the cat hissed at Suzaku, "sadly, the feelings not mutual."
"Unrequited love is the mark of a kind person," Euphie said with a smile.
The cat suddenly took off leaving Suzaku and Euphie.
"Oh, he ran away," Euphie said as she was a bit disappointed.
"…Euphie, could you tell me please?" Suzaku spoke, "Why did you lie to me before?"
"Oh, are you concerned about me?"
"Um, well yeah, I am."
Euphie smiled, "Then accompany me some more."
Euphie got up and pulled Suzaku's arm. They went to various places and had a good time and Euphie was really enjoying herself and Suzaku was having just as fun as well.
"Being here is just like being in Britannia," Euphie commented.
"Are you from the homeland?" Suzaku asked.
"Yes, I was a student until last week."
"Last week? So what are you doing now? And by student, do you mean in high school? You can go sightseeing anytime, right?"
"You have so many questions."
"Oh, s-sorry."
Euphie chuckled lightly, "It's okay. I'm sorry; I didn't mean it like that. You see…today's my last day of my holiday. That's why I wanted to see Area 11. I wanted to know what kind of place it was."
"Well, you didn't really need me for that."
"No, I'm glad I could see it with you."
"Oh, really?"
"Yes, I really am."
Suzaku and Euphie kept walking and were unaware that Lloyd and Cecile were watching them with curiosity. They were watching a huge screen that was showing the news report and it was about Zero's debut and what he had exposed of what Clovis was doing and the details of the human experimentation that were posted on the internet for people to see. Suzaku frowned and keeping to his resolve to change the system from within and vowed that he would never agree nor acknowledge Zero's ways of doing things. They continued on going to various places and then they walked on the sidewalk.
"Suzaku, would you please take me to one more place?" Euphie asked.
Suzaku smiled as he bowed, "You wish is my command milady."
Euphie then gave a serious expression, "Take me to Shinjuku."
Suzaku was surprised and looked at Euphie seeing her expression of determination.
"Suzaku Kururugi, please show me to Shinjuku…to the place where innocent people were killed for no reason."
"E-Euphie…" Suzaku spoke surprised.
Ashford Academy
Lelouch was sitting on a bench looking over the internet on his laptop. He was surfing the net and reading up about Suzaku.
Flashback: Last night
"Even if what you say is true, even with all the terrible things that go on, it can change for the better," Suzaku said.
Zero was surprised, "Change for the better? Are you serious?"
"Yes…look, I don't deny the horrible things that Britannia does but that should be a motive to try to change things from within…and that's what I plan to do."
Flashback End
Lelouch shook his head as he believed that Suzaku was just setting himself up to fail. Lelouch wondered how his friend had developed a defeatist attitude. Lelouch had wondered about that since Suzaku made his intentions known and he guessed that it may have something to do with his father's death. Lelouch remembered how depressed and heartbroken Suzaku was when his father Genbu Kururugi had died. Lelouch sighed and was upset that he had no clue and wanted to find the way to get answers.
"Lelouch," Kallen called.
Lelouch looked up and saw Kallen.
"Oh Kallen," Lelouch responded.
"Do you have a minute?"
"Hmm, sure, what is it?"
"I want to say thank you for what you've done for us so far."
Lelouch smiled, "Think nothing of it, it was about time that I did something."
"Ohgi is really onboard with this."
"That he is and it's because of you and Naoto, that I revealed my face to him. I hope to do so with the others should they join me…though I'm sure it won't be easy, especially that Tamaki guy."
"Yes, well don't worry Lelouch, I'm sure the others will join us and they will see that even though you're a Britannian that you have the same desires that we do."
Lelouch smiled and patted the spot next to him, "Why don't you sit?"
"Oh, uh…" Kallen spoke surprised.
Lelouch just looked at Kallen with a smile.
"Um, okay," Kallen said as she sat next to Lelouch.
"Better than just standing, right?" Lelouch said with a warm smile.
"Y-Yeah," Kallen felt a bit nervous sitting next to Lelouch and then she saw someone and was surprised, "Huh, who's that? She's just skipping around."
Lelouch wondered what Kallen was talking about and was shocked to see CC.
"What in the hell…?" Lelouch said angrily, "What the hell is she doing?"
Kallen looked at Lelouch, "Lelouch, do you know her?"
"Yeah, I'll explain who she is in a moment," Lelouch stood up and was annoyed that CC was just waving at Lelouch.
CC suddenly had her arm grabbed by Nunnally and Nunnally was taking CC away somewhere else who was visibly upset.
"Nunnally?" Kallen asked as she stood up, "Lelouch, what's going on?"
Lelouch suddenly faced Kallen with a serious expression and Kallen as surprised seeing Lelouch looking at her the way he did.
"Kallen, remember when I told you about the girl being used for Clovis's experiments?" Lelouch asked.
"Uh yeah," Kallen then realized, "Wait, is she the one that…?"
"Yeah," Lelouch said with a nod.
On the second floor of the building, Shirley was walking by and then she looked out of the window and saw Lelouch and Kallen talking to each other. She saw Lelouch look around and then he whispered something in Kallen's ear and whatever he said to her, surprised Kallen and Shirley looked away as she blushed, thinking that Lelouch and Kallen were being somewhat intimate.
"No way," Shirley asked in a low tone still blushing, "Are Lulu and Kallen really are…?"
In the sky
A plane was carrying General Bartley Asprius who was being sent back to homeland as a prisoner with two foot soldier accompanying him.
"To think that I would be sent back to homeland like this," Bartley said sadly in his head, "I wish I never involved myself and His Highness with that damn girl and now that damn murdering bastard Zero has destroyed Prince Clovis's good name."
Ashford Academy
On the roof of one of the buildings, CC was being shoved by Nunnally who along with Lelouch were angry with CC.
"Have you lost your damn mind CC?" Lelouch asked angrily, "What the hell are you doing just strolling around here?"
"I was bored and needed to get out," CC answered nonchalantly.
"You can't just stroll around here on campus," Nunnally said upset, "where people could see you."
"It's fine and don't speak to me so strictly Nunnally."
"Don't give me that," Nunnally countered, "You're underestimating the situation here."
"There's nothing to worry about," CC insisted.
"It's not wise to let your guard down," Lelouch pointed out, "first off, you're neither a student nor a faculty member here and you'll get reported if someone else who not in our circle sees you."
"I'm good at not getting caught."
"You say that yet you were caught and held captive by Clovis. I would have thought that you would be more careful because right now you're being careless."
CC was offended when Lelouch brought up Clovis.
"That was a onetime mistake and listen, it's like I said before, I have no intention of causing you trouble," CC said.
"You say that but I wonder what would have happened if it was someone else was next to Lelouch and saw you," Kallen said.
CC looked and saw Kallen coming out and Kallen looked annoyed.
"You told her about me?" CC asked Lelouch.
"Of course," Lelouch answered, "one of the important things to have is trust and I trust Kallen."
"That's right," Nunnally said, "oh and Kallen," Nunnally looked at Kallen with a smile, "you don't need to keep up the invalid façade with me."
"I see," Kallen said amazed, "so it's just as Lelouch said, you're part of this as well."
"I am."
"Anyway CC, even with you saying that you won't cause problems for me, it's doesn't mean that you can be so careless and just wondering around here," Lelouch said, "we discussed this."
"So what do you intend to do Lelouch?" CC asked, "Lock me up or something?"
Lelouch narrowed his eyes, "If I find it necessary."
The girls with Lelouch were surprised and they looked at Lelouch.
"Lelouch, are you serious?" Kallen asked.
"Nunnally and I are taking a risk harboring someone that could be still be hunted and serious consequences could befall on us or even the students if it's known and I'll be damned if I let that happened."
CC was shocked and then looked away, "You don't need to do that."
"Then don't take such risk of wandering around here, CC…please."
Shinjuku Ghetto
The sun was starting to set and Suzaku and Euphie had arrived and they were at the memorial area for all the people that were killed by Clovis's orders and it was a depressing sight for both of them.
"The Shinjuku Ghetto is finished," Suzaku said, "and people were starting to return from it."
"It's horrible," Euphie said, "all this because Clovis was doing something illegal and was afraid of being discovered."
Euphie shook her head in sadness as it was still heartbreaking to her that her half-brother Clovis who meant so much to her had ordered such a terrible thing and against people who were just trying to live.
"Man, I figured they wouldn't use R-G on the Elevens," A voice said with glee.
Euphie and Suzaku were surprised and they turned to see two boys that were Ashford Academy students in glee and one of the boys with a bandana on his head had a camera.
"Hey look," The male student with dark hair tied to a ponytail said, "there are marks from the hummer rounds. Get a shot of it."
"Gotcha," The bandana wearing student said as he took the shot of his friend with the hummer round.
Suzaku and Euphie couldn't believe what they were seeing and they were both disgusted with the two boys.
"How disgraceful," Euphie said upset, "with everything that has happened," Euphie shook her head, "they have no respect."
Meanwhile elsewhere, Jeremiah was piloting his Sutherland heading towards his destination.
"This is true, right?" Jeremiah asked talking to someone on transmission, "This information on Zero?"
"Yes sir," A soldier said on the transmission, "Lord Kewell contacted me."
"Very well, set up a cordon around Shinjuku Ghetto around sector four."
Monitor room
"Understood sir," The officer said and then he cut off the transmission, "well, it's all up to Lord Kewell."
"Indeed, Lord Jeremiah the Orange will be dead," The second officer said.
The blade of a sword appeared between them and they were surprised and they looked and saw Villetta.
"I figured this is what was going on," Villetta said, "you really plan to have Lord Jeremiah killed."
"It…it's his fault," The first officer said defensively, "because he let Zero go and then there's the Orange thing that Zero has on him."
"He's afraid that he would suffer the same thing that Prince Clovis would have if had still lived," The second officer said, "that's why he's lying saying that he doesn't remember letting Zero get away."
Villetta clenched her teeth and decided to do whatever it took to protect Jeremiah.
Shinjuku Ghetto
The camera was slapped out of the bandana wearing student's hand and he and his friend were confronted by Tamaki, Minami, and Yoshida.
"Get the hell out of here!" Tamaki demanded angrily.
"H-How dare you," The bandana wearing student responded upset, "an Eleven like you laying your hands on me."
"I'm not an Eleven, I'm Japanese!"
"No, you're wrong," The long haired student countered, "you people lost; you're nothing more than beaten dogs!"
"You stinking Britannian brats!" Tamaki said as he was livid.
"Stop, please no violence!" Suzaku said as he ran to get between them.
"Stay out of this!" Tamaki countered as he swatted the sunglasses off of Suzaku's face.
They were surprised when they all recognized Suzaku.
"Hey wait a minute," Yoshida said, "You're Suzaku Kururugi."
"Yeah, that's him," Minami said.
Tamaki was angry seeing Suzaku.
"The guy that killed Clovis?" The bandana wearing student asked.
"You idiot, Zero was the one that did it," The long haired student said.
"Tch, he's nothing but a slave," Tamaki commented, "who threw away his pride and dignity to lick Britannia's boots."
Suzaku just looked at Tamaki.
"Hmph, who cares for some pathetic Honorary Britannian," Tamaki continued glaring at Suzaku, "you sold your pride, your people and even your own soul and you call yourself Japanese? It's nothing but a sick joke."
"You're wrong!" Suzaku replied offended, "I—!"
"I'm not wrong!" Tamaki interrupted and he was fed up of just seeing him, "You disgusting Britannian lap dog!"
Tamaki charged toward Suzaku with the intent to punch him but Suzaku easily countered by grabbing Tamaki's arm and flipped him over. Tamaki hit the ground hard and the other men were surprised and even Euphie was surprised as she ran over and saw what was happening.
"Stop please," Suzaku pleaded, "I'm a trained soldier. Please, don't make me fight my own people."
"What a selfish thing for you to say," Tamaki said angrily when he got up and pointed at Suzaku, "you don't have the right to refer to us as your people…especially since you're willing to help them oppress us. I bet you were okay with what happened here in Shinjuku and all due to Clovis's lies."
Suzaku was shocked and shook his head, "What, n-no you're wrong!"
"Oh really? Then tell me, why the hell are you willing to serve Britannia after all that shit they pulled? We know all the real reason thanks to that broadcast and yet you still..."
Suzaku realized what Tamaki was talking and it brought back to him knowing the real reason for the terrible tragedy in Shinjuku.
"Wait, I understand but still I believe that—" Suzaku spoke.
"Shut the hell up!" Tamaki interrupted angrily, "I don't want to hear your stinking excuses!"
"C'mon, let's go," Minami said.
"Yeah, it's not worth it," Yoshida added.
Tamaki was seeing Yoshida and Minami walk away and decided to just do the same and then looked at Suzaku with hatred.
"The son of last Prime Minister, a stinking traitor," Tamaki said with venom, "Zero should have never bothered saving you!"
Tamaki left with Yoshida and Minami and Suzaku felt upset with how things went and then Euphie ran towards Suzaku holding Suzaku's bag.
"Suzaku, are you all right?" Euphie asked concerned for him.
"Y-Yeah, I'm fine," Suzaku answered.
"Well I'm not!" The bandana wearing student complained as he picked up his camera, "Look at my new camera, it has scratches!"
"Why did you wait so long?" The long haired student asked glaring at Suzaku, "Some Honorary citizen you are."
"Yeah seriously, why the hell did you let him go? You should have killed him."
"That wouldn't be the correct response," Suzaku explained, "besides, what happened here in Shinjuku and what was revealed is quite upsetting."
"So? That has nothing to do with us," The long haired student countered, "it's not our fault that Clovis was doing something and got exposed for it."
"That's right, it's not our problem so who cares for the real reason for what happened here!" The bandana wearing student added.
Euphie walked up and slapped the bandana wearing student and the long haired student hard in their faces causing one of them to drop his camera. The two students and Suzaku were surprised with Euphie's action and Euphie was extremely upset, angry, and disgusted with what the two boys were saying.
"I will not allow you two to insult this man any further and I find it deplorable that you two were taking pictures and acting in glee in the face of this tragedy," Euphie berated, "even though you're not in any way part of this heinous occurrence, that doesn't mean it's okay for you to be so despicable."
"H-Hey, what do you think you're doing?" The bandana wearing student asked still shocked that he got slapped and admonished.
"The lady is right in what's she saying," A voice said.
The four individuals looked and they saw someone picking up the camera and it was Rai.
"Rai, what are you doing here?" The long haired student asked.
"I could ask you the same thing Martin," Rai replied and then looked at the bandana wearing student, "is this yours Gene?"
"Yeah, it is and I would appreciate if you give it back Winston," The bandana wearing student named Gene replied.
Rai just looked at the camera, "Sure Gene, you can have this back but there's just one thing about it."
"What?" Gene asked raising an eyebrow.
Rai let go of the camera and smashed it in two with a lead pipe. Suzaku, Euphie, and Martin were shocked with what happened and Gene was mortified.
Rai just looked at Gene, "The problem is that…it's broken."
That's it for this chapter. Next chapter: Jeremiah is fends for himself as Kewell and other members of the Purist Faction make an attempt for his life and after Suzaku intervenes, Euphie reveals herself and makes her intentions known and ask for Suzaku's help.