BAD RESUME
Kallen and Lelouch meet (Yes, the description of the fic suggested it).
They discover both hide some secret (the show must go on).
Naoto's Dream to create a better future for Japanese. people(Interpretation based on the two lines given to us about this potentially interesting character because two minutes of flashback is too much).
Kallen and Naoto randomly discover Lelouch gambling (Lazy writing, but they would have found out anyway).
Lelouch and Kallen bonding.
Kallen and Ashford Council becoming friends.
Shirley loses her chance to confess her love(because she is Shirley).
Shirley and Kallen bonding.
Lelouch and Tamaki become friends.
Shirley loses her chance to confess her love (because of Milly, poor girl, and poor pizza).
Britannia kills innocent and Naoto starts to consider actually fighting (until now he was a sorta peacekeeper).
Tamaki loses an arm (Because Code Geass motto is, you are happy? Yes, this is a trap).
Naoto kicks out Kallen and Lelouch from Shinjuku and any rebel activity (It will work as you expect).
Kallen minor mental breakdown.
Zero creation, Kallen and Lelouch joining the JLF, Saving Naoto, And defeating Bartley (all in one evening).
Naoto group growing (Luck is with you, for now... :) ).
Cornelia's invasion of Siberia ("totally not a waste of resources" Charles Di Britannia to Schneizel El Britannia).
Lelouch wins a battle against the purist, one of the (really totally not important) Original characters dies, and Kallen minor mental breakdown Pt 2.
Battle of Shinjuku, CC and Lelouch meet, Suzaku and Lelouch meet, and Clovis gets Captured.
(This should have been shorter).
Just to give other useless information, now slightly more than 5 months have passed since the start of the story.
END BAD RESUME
6 Hours Later
Lelouch POV
Lelouch hoped to rest more than just a few hours, but time was not his ally right now, at least the painkillers were doing their work.
Lelouch was walking toward the truth, only the sound of his footsteps was audible in the hallway, he opened the door of the room used as a cell, Clovis La Britannia was on the floor, tied by his right arm, his face stained with blood stains.
Lelouch closed the door behind him, and walked toward his older brother, ready to ask questions that plagued his heart for seven long years.
But to his surprise, Clovis was the first to speak "You must be Zero, what do you want? I already told everything I knew to your men".
"You are right, you already told us everything we wanted to know about Area 11, what I'm going to ask you is personal, give me your full collaboration and I may talk in your favor when you get processed, what do you know about the assassination of Marianne Vi Britannia?".
Until now the expression on Clovis's face was of pure boredom, but at the mention of Marianne, anger and a little bit of curiosity manifested themselves "It's an old story, why do you care?".
Lelouch "I was one of the many that fell in disgrace after her death, now answer".
Clovis replied in a solemn tone "The princess consort Marianne Vi Britannia, fifth wife of Charles Zi Britannia, former knight of six" He sighed and continued in a sadder tone "Mother of Lelouch and Nunnally vi Britannia, died today due to a terrorist attack".
Lelouch was getting frustrated "I've read the statement about her death, we both know it's not the truth, I'M ASKING YOU WHO KILLED HER!" Lelouch pointed his gun right in front of Clovis's face.
Clovis was scared for a few seconds, but he quickly regained his composure "Probably you are right, but I already said everything I know, Schneizel and Cornelia led the investigation, whatever they discovered it's top secret, even for a prince".
Lelouch couldn't believe him, 'he is lying, he must be... but what if he isn't'.
Clovis was growing impatient "I would prefer to stop talking about this argument, I also have lost someone important that day".
Lelouch was searching for any sign of lies in his words, in his facial expression, any tic, but he just couldn't find what he was searching for, 'Clovis was really telling the truth?', Lelouch finally lowered his weapon.
Clovis probably saw this as an opportunity "Zero, you demonstrated your competence, and I sympathize with your story, listen, help me escape and all your crime will be forgiven, I even will offer you the position as my knight".
Lelouch was stunned by how bold this proposal was, and how suddenly it arrived, after a while Lelouch slowly really realized what he proposed, and started laughing "ahahahahAHAHAHAHAH" The idea was hilarious, Lelouch imagined for a brief moment himself in his costume as zero walking alongside his brother in some random palace, he would be his black knight, what a stupid idea, but the name is quite catchy... This was not the moment, Clovis was looking at him in total disbelief, Lelouch bowed "I'm sorry my prince, but I have to refuse your offer"
Clovis "I'M OFFERING YOU, A TRAITOR, THE GREATEST HONOR SOMEONE CAN ASPYRE, AND YOU REFUSE!?".
'After all, he will never change' Lelouch sadly admitted to himself.
Lelouch despite Clovis's feeling was not done yet "I have one last question, who is the Girl with green hair".
After hearing the question, Clovis turned pale "We had no time to test our theory, but... She is something that should not exist in this world".
Lelouch was about to ask more... But Kallen entered the room, he knew what that meant.
Lelouch "It seems we have run out of time", he was about to leave the room, but he turned one last time toward Clovis "I will honor our deal".
On their way to the entrance.
Kallen "We should just have killed him".
Lelouch "The JLF has a reputation to maintain, they have to try to find a diplomatic solution, even if Britannia will most likely refuse to make a deal with "terrorists", then Clovis will be processed by the JLF, and probably be executed".
Kallen "Don't you think they will try to save him?".
Lelouch "Even if they manage to locate his position, unless one of the princes assembles an army outside of Japan to send it here in time, and it's very unlikely considering a good portion of Britannia reserve is currently fighting in Siberia, their attack will fail, with the disappearance of Clovis The purist and Bartley will fight between themself to gain the upper hand and take control, they are too weak and disorganized to attack right now".
Kallen "If they are so weak, shouldn't this be our chance to rise up and liberate Japan?".
Lelouch "Yes, but I fear we are about to see all the weaknesses of the JLF".
Arrived at the entrance they found Todoh and two of the four holy swords waiting for them.
Lelouch shook his hand "It's a pleasure having the chance to finally know the famous Todoh of Miracle"
Todoh almost smiled "It feels like someone is trying to steal my title" It was probably the closest thing to a joke he ever said.
It was not really the first time the two met, He still remembers Todoh, officially he was the teacher of Suzaku, but Lelouch noticed how the man with a heart of ice, always had a soft spot for the child.
But he had no way to know that Zero was the dead prince of Britannia.
Todoh "We are all impressed by your result, I've come here not only to escort Clovis to our base in Narita, but I would like to have you there, we are going to discuss with Katase and Kusakabe how to proceed".
Lelouch "Very well, We are going right now?".
Todoh "No, Katase was leading an operation in the open sea and Kusakabe is returning from Sapporo, they will not arrive before tomorrow".
Lelouch "We Should move without waiting for them, Britannia rank are in Chaos we will never have another chance like this".
Todoh pondered his words "Maybe you are right, but Katase guided us until now, if he thinks we should gather our force before acting I trust his judgment".
Lelouch expected this response, Todoh had always been a great commander on the battlefield, but for some reason, he always failed to see the bigger picture.
Todoh talked to one of his holy swords "Chiba you will stay here, this will be a cardinal base in our counteroffensive, soon reinforcements will arrive, I need you to organize everything".
Lelouch "Q1 could take care of that, she has done it since we were assigned here".
Todoh "I need her to contact the Kozuki Group, we need every help right now".
Lelouch preferred to avoid the risk of Naoto discovering Kallen "Chiba could contact them, and Kallen take care of the base".
Todoh "If I'm not wrong you two already fought at their side multiple time, they already know you, don't worry about the base, Chiba already has been here a lot of time through the years, she knows what to do".
Lelouch wanted to contest his decision, but all his arguments made sense.
Kallen "Don't worry Zero, I can do it".
Lelouch gave up "Very well".
4 Hours Later
Viletta Nu POV
Villetta received orders from Jeremiah, she had to take in custody lord Bartley, meanwhile, he had to verify information of the utmost importance, right now she had no idea what could be more important than the destiny of the area.
Despite the chaos they managed to find Bartley, he was trying to escape escorted by whatever Knightmares he could gather, but it was not sufficient, after his capture she hoped to find Jeremiah at their headquarters ready to give them orders, but to her surprise, he was nowhere to be found.
Kewell was getting nervous "We can't stand still and hope for him to return".
Villetta has waited as long as possible, she would prefer to avoid responsibility for what at Pendragon could be seen as a true coup d'etat, but this is their chance to take the leadership, and every minute passed a direct intervention from the capital was more likely.
Viletta "Kewell call Diethard, we have an announcement to make".
Jeremiah POV
Jeremiah was holding the files of two students, his hands were shaking, there was no photo, but the names... Lelouche Lamperouge, Nunnally Lamperouge; When he saw the boy the terrorist held hostage he couldn't believe his eyes, he was exactly how he would've imagined the son of Lady Marianne grown up, and his eyes... for the first time in his life he allowed himself to hope, he recognized that he was wearing a school uniform, and after some research, he arrived here, reading the file Jeremiah discovered that apparently, they live at Ashford, 'So the Ashford are probably hiding them' every piece was getting together, the Ashford family was the oldest ally of Marianne.
In a mist of fear and excitement, he headed toward their house, reached the door he stopped himself to take a breath and calm himself he was about to knock when a voice made him turn to his right.
A Japanese maid asked him "We may help you in any way MR.?" the maid was pushing a girl in a wheelchair... It was her "L-Lady Nunnally" he knelt " My princess, Jeremiah Gotwald your faithful knight has returned to your service".