The Narita battle continues to each faction. Britannian forces led by Cornelia had extreme major casualties. The JFL joins in the fight alongside with the Black Knights with the support of the United Republic of America a.k.a The Revolutionary Frontier. After the landslide explosions, it caused a lot of losses for Darlton and Guilford, they couldn't believe what has just happened.

Darlton: What are our losses?

Army: I've only got signal from 20% of our forces.

Darlton: 20%? Our command structure can't sustain this.

Army: This is the Marceau unit. I can't raise General Alex.
It looks like the second division has been wiped out!

Suzaku: Lloyd, what's going on?

Lloyd: Umm, it's very unnatural.

Suzaku: Unnatural?

Lloyd: There seems to be an unconfirmed report that the Black Knights have appeared.

Suzaku: Zero...

Lloyd: Not only that, there are also two new party groups as it seems. Congratulations, this is our chance.

Lloyd said sarcastically. Causing Suzaku to be upset.

Suzaku: Wait who are those two groups

Cecile: Unknown, it looks like the other one doesn't show alliance with everyone so they attack them. And Lloyd you're so rash

Lloyd: Whoa? Why is that?

Cecile: Would you like a detailed explanation?

Lloyd: Yeah, no, I will pass...Anyway, while the high command's still gathering data, all we can do is play by ear, right?

Cecile: I guess so, but I just hope they have no plans to attack here

Suzaku: If they do I will deploy the lancelot

G1 Base

Army: Is the viceroy safe?

Army: Yes, she was outside the mudflow. But the units guarding her flank were lost.
That means she's totally isolated. Not only that we're under attack by some unknown terrorist group.

Little did they know, is that one of the members of the Revolutionary Frontier named Ethan came to face with Cornelia.

Army: Have you tried contacting Viletta or Kewell?

Officer: Tried! But I can't reach them

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Soyeon continuously shoots off any Sutherlands coming towards Bravo Team, Ethan on the other hand came face to face with the Goddess of Victory, or the Witch of Britannia, or known as Cornelia li Britannia.

Cornelia: I have never seen that Knightmare before.

Ethan: That's right Cornelia, it would be wise to surrender to me, because if you fight me, guarantee you will end getting your Knightmare destroyed.

Cornelia: You are bluffing!!!!!

Cornelia charged with her Jousting lance. Ethan then parried with it with his Katana sword. The Knightmare and Guardian were on a one-on-one fight while Ethan told the rest of his team not to interfere.

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Lelouch: All right Guren Mk-II, move to the planned point.

We'll break through the rest of their line and take Cornelia.

Kallen: Right.

Black Knights: Got it. Let's pull this off.

The Guren MK2 moved to the direciton to black the path for Cornelia if she ever use that route. But unkown to them, she is facing Bravo-1. Zero lead teh Black Knights to the fornt when they saw a group of Britannians sutherlands are battling against The Revolutionary Frontier. Viletta reversed herself and began firing her rifle.

Villetta: Fight to the death!

Sugiyama's Burai crashed as Tamaki came over to see if he was ok. He then ejected himself from the cockpit.

Sugiyama: Ugh...Aahh!

Tamaki: Sugiyama, you're okay?

Sugiyama: Yeah...

While Black Knights are being pinned down, Hamilton Troops, and URA Marines and soldiers lead them in a safe direction while they tried to shoot off some Britannian Infantry. Soyeon was eventually caught by a Britannian Sniper. Her Guardian instantly went for cover as she tries to face off the opponent sniper. A Hamilton Guardian, fired tracking missiles at three Sutherlands. Then he rushed in as he punched through a Britannian Sutherland.

Hamilton Troop: Hell yes. This is the way!

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Officer 1: The Pure Bloods are holding their ground?

Pilot 1: Yes sir. Under Lady Villetta's command

Officer 1: Then use the moment for the viceroy to retreat. Send air cover.

Pilot 1: not possible sir

Officer 1: Why! Where is the Viceroy?

Pilot 1: It appears that she is facing off with someone. The Knightmare she is facing is unknown. I have never seen such a model before. From the looks of it, it's very advanced

Euphie on the other hand looked very nervous that her sister was fighting off with claims that is an advanced Knightmare. Although she is still mad at her for killing innocent people, she still cared about her.

Euphemia: I think we go in contact with the VIceroy. Not only that something approaching the viceroy from behind.

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Two trucks has driven through the dirt road heading in the same direction where Cornelia and Ethan are positioned. Lt. Col Tohdoh is his name. He spoke through the speak to his members

Tohdoh: All units, are you ready?
Four Holy Sword: Yes sir.
Tohdoh: All right. Deploy the custom Burais.
Four Holy Sword: Deploy.

Five custom Burais are rising from the top of the trucks, kneeling down while holding revolving blade swords.

Tohdoh: Listen carefully. If this landslide was manmade, it should allow us to hit Cornelia from behind. Capture Cornelia now. Take revenge for what happened seven years ago.

One of the members named Chiba noticed something as they approached Cornelia's position

Chiba: hold on a minute, it appears we have another reading. It looks like Cornelia is fighting another unknown Knightmare.

The fight continues between Cornelia and Ethan. While Bravo-3 and 4 were watching along with Hamilton Troops watching from above. If anyone to intervenes then shots will be fired.

Guilford: Let me interfere your highness.

Cornelia: NO! As Princess of Britannia, I order you all to stand down

Urabe: Sir, what do we do now?

Tohdoh: We must capture Cornelia while they are distracted by the unknown knightmare.

Then David managed to interfere with the Holy Swords radio.

David: That will not be necessary!

Tohdoh: What? Who is this!

David: I'm with the Revolutionary Frontier. We have sided with the JFL and the Black Knights. The Revolutionary Frontier will take custody of Cornelia.

Asahina: The Revolutionary Frontier? Are you Britannians?

David: Negative! We are on your side! We are allies of Zero

Asahina: Zero? Zero is here?

David: Who is the leader of this faction

Tohdoh: That would be me, and who are you

David: Just call me Bravo-3, Tohdoh I want you to handle Cornelia's forces, Bravo-1 who is fighting her is dealing with her. Make a distraction. Please you must trust me.

Chiba: Sir should we trust him?

Tohdoh thought about it, he only just met this Revolutionary Frontier, but as he saw the Knightmare that was fighting with Cornelia, he remembers that this was the Knightmare he saw on Shinjuku and Saitama. The third unknown party. If this was the case, he would agree to this plan

Tohdoh: Change of plans, eliminate Cornelia's forces! Slash and encircle!

Four Holy Sword: Right!

They slashed on Cornelia's forces as they were cut in half by revolving blade words and encircling around them to maneuvering the enemy and surprise attack them.

Tohdoh: These are not just any Burais.

Asahina: This reminds me of seven years ago.

Chiba: But it's different now. This time we have Knightmares as well.

Meanwhile, Guildford was getting defeated when he saw the Burai Kais cutting them down. He then called out to Cornelia

Guilford: Your highness, leave them to us. Please you have to withdraw for now.

Cornelia just ignored him as she was fully concentrated on fighting Ethan. But orders were still not to interfere with the fighting. While Guilford and his troops are being pinned down, she ordered him to withdraw from the scenario. She liked the fact that Ethan is indeed a worthy opponent.

Meanwhile, Soyeon was able to take down the Britannian sniper due to the fact her Guardian is ai. She then went melee mode as she brought herself down to the battlefield. Only to use teleportation to slice each of every Sutherland on different sides. She kept going when she saw some of the JFL has brought some of the new customized model and they're handling on Cornelia's royal forces. She intervened as she slived a Britannian Sutherland in half.

Soyeon: Alright Serenity (Her Guardian name) let's show them

Serenity: Roger that

She then sprinted forward as she jumped, then glided and sliced at enemy Sutherland's body in half and exploded. She then switched from her melee to her sniper. Doing a one-shot kill at an enemy Knightmare arm. Quickly switching to a melee where she stabs another Sutherland.

Asahina was busying fighting Guilford's Gloucester when he noticed a strange Knightmare model is fighting the remaining Britannian Sutherlands.

Asahina: What the hell is that? I saw that model before

But shrugged it off to focus on the fighting.

Soyeon then sliced its heads and causing it to explode as the remaining lnightmares attack. Only this time, the remaining knightmares rushed towards her, only to miss her by using teleportation

Pilot 1: Where did it go?

Pilot 2: It looks like it just teleported

Then she reappeared from behind

Soyeon: Behind you

She said as she sliced them in half and it exploded. After that, she turned around to see Todoh's burai kai fighting off the remaining of Cornelia's forces and Guilford's Gloucester so she decided to intervene. She runs towards him and attacks. She only was able to destroy his left arm and Guilford can't fight two people as he retreated.

Soyeon: Are you alright

She said

Tohdoh: Yeah, thank you, but who are you?

Soyeon: I'm with the Revolutionary Frontier. We came to protect your boss, Gen. Katase. Gave them enough time to evacuate.

Tohdoh: Well what can I say, this Revolutionary Frontier has been very helpful. I'll contact my units to not harm you and your forces. Help us to hold off.

Soyeon: That's good, call me Bravo-2. You must be Kyoshiro Tohdoh?

Tohdoh: yes but we'll have to chat later, we still have a battle to win

Soyeon: I agree

Meanwhile, Zero's forces are being pinned down by Villetta's forces. Resulting in them hiding behind rocks.

Tamaki: Maybe we should get Kallen over here.
Lelouch: No, if we break formation now, our plan is ruined. This is turning grim.
If it goes on we'll be fighting her royal guard next.

Kallen: Zero, Cornelia is fighting Bravo-1

Lelouch: What! What is he doing?

Kallen: I don't know, but not only that It Looks like the JLF also arrived at the scene

Lelouch: Someone else understands my intent? How excellent. They'll hold off the royal guard which is just what we need.

Darlton forces are being wiped out easily are they were just in right in front of the JFL Base.

Darlton: Umm... at a time like this?

Army: What do we do?

Darlton: Fall back! We have to find a way to link up with viceroy Cornelia.

Army: But sir. Their main base is right in front of us. And if we're hit from behind we'll be wiped out!

Darlton: You fool! If princess Cornelia is taken by these Elevens this entire battle is lost!

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G1 Base

At the G1 Base, everyone is trying to convinced Euphie to send the G1 to the field only to decline this request

Army: Sub-viceroy Euphemia you must act now to prevent disaster. Send in the G1!

Euphemia: No.

Army: But commander Guilford is completely pinned down. He can't get to Cornelia.
Her life is at stake here.

Euphemia: We can't. There's a field hospital right here and civilians.
They've been evacuated from all over the area and brought to this point.
Besides, the G1 base is a command center. The viceroy ordered me not to move it
no matter what, that's why ... I just can't.

Then suddenly a screen pop out to see Lloyd, Suzaku, and Cecile there.

Lloyd: Well, hello there. The ASEEC crew reporting for duty.

Officer 1: Insolence!

Officer 2: You are irregulars. Your orders are to keep silent and observe.

Cecile: Yes sir, normally we would but..

Lloyd: But all of this waiting around is boring.

Suzaku: Sub-viceroy Euphemia, I beseech you. Please order us into the battle.

Army: How transparent. You just want the glory of rescuing the viceroy.

Army: Our whole army is out there. You think one unit is going to change things with an Eleven pilot?

Lloyd: Right, right. But what's the harm in trying? Since it's just one unit it won't look bad for you if we lose, right?

While he was talking, she can hear Suzaku say somehitng to her in lower voice which gives her a gasped.

Lloyd: Are you listening?

Euphemia: Euphe? Yes I understand. Please do it.

Lloyd: We got it.

Cecile: Thank you very much.

Suzaku: Right. I won't fail.

Soyeon and the Four Holy Swords continued to fight against Cornelia's royal forces. Soyeon used her Katana most of the time destroying half of the forces.

Tohdoh: Damn it. He's fierce.

Then a device came out causing everyone to scatter due to the fact it fires out bullets.

Tohdoh: Scatter!

Urabe: Lieutenant Colonel, what about Cornelia.

Tohdoh: If Zero's the man I think he is, he's moving into position right now. We've got to trust him.

Guilford: What? Zero's on the move?

Villetta: Right. We'll keep going and come over and back you up.

Guilford: Never mind that now. Just track Zero.

Villetta: Yes sir. This is his projected course.

Guilford: The princess was trying to trap Tohdoh. Now there's a Knightmare waiting for her.
Princess Cornelia!

Cornelia: I got the message. Guilford.

Cécile:
Advanced weapon system Z01 Lancelot.
Utilize sand panels to climb liquified slopes at max combat speed and rescue the viceroy.

Suzaku:
Yes, my Lord.

Lloyd:
Suzaku, there's one thing I want to ask you.

Suzaku:
What's that?
Lloyd: More than anything, you hate when people die. Yet, you are in the military. Why is that?

Suzaku: I'm in the military to stop people from dying.

Lloyd: And that self-contradiction will get you killed someday.
Ugh, sorry about that.

Suzaku: Lancelot, now launching...

The fight continues between Ethan and Cornelia. Lelouch, Kallen, and others were watching seeing how this fight goes. As she decided to stab the mysterious Knightmare with her Lancelot stick, it was at this point that Ethan used all of his strength to slice that Lancelot stick in half. Causing Cornelia to panic. Then she activated her Slash harken to hopefully pierce it through it. But only to be stopped by the ai. Oracle grabbed the harkens and snapped them out of the Knightmare. Then Oracle managed to teleport behind her and wrapped the slash harken around her.

Cornelia: What's this? Impossible! That's not just a customized unit.

Zero then turned on his microphone to speak with Cornelia

Zero: Can you hear me, Cornelia. This is checkmate.

Cornelia: Zero.

Zero: Yes. Should we celebrate our reunion? Of course, you'll have to surrender to us first.
And after that, there are a few questions I want to ask you.
And in case you are wondering, your reinforcements won't get here in time.
I win, Cornelia.

Cornelia: You are a fool, Zero., This one is worthy of the challenge.

Cornelia managed to break free for a little amount of time. Ethan then with all of the Oracle strength, managed to endure the bullets that Cornelia's Gloucester fired and finally, the Katana that the Oracle wielded, sliced in half causing the Gloucester to fall in the ground only to keep Cornelia alive.

Kallen: We won!

Cornelia: Ugh!!!!! How did I lose to an Eleven!

Villetta and her team are really struggling to fight against the JFL, URA Marines, and Hamiton Guardians. She was freaking out right now trying to think fast.

Senba: Lieutenant Colonel, we've crashed the enemy reinforcements.

Tohdoh: Right. Switch to Spinning Life Or Death formation.
Four Holy Swords: Yes, sir.

Pierce: Alright everyone, we got them at checkmate, assist the JFL

Hamilton Troops: Yes sir

Guilford: Ahh... If this goes on, Princess Cornelia will be...

Cornelia: Guilford. Guilford, my knight. You and Darlton protect Euphe. Stand down as well

Guilford: Your highness!

Cornelia: It's over I'm surrendering As an imperial princess, I'm ordering you to stand down. They have someone here who is probably more powerful than me. Whoever it is. we can't continue fighting anymore. They have Knightmares that is something beyond our level of technology

Guilford:
Agh... Princess Cornelia!!

As soon it seems to be over, The Lancelot has returned, only to come at the nick of time of surrendering.

Ethan: So the Lancelot returned? David, Sage, keep an eye on Cornelia, I'll handle this

Sage & David: Yes Bravo-1

As the Lancelot appeared, Ethan began shooting at it with his assault rifle.

Ethan: Lancelot Challegne me!

Suzaku: It's that Knightmare again......I'll challenge you unknown Knightmare

Then the Lancelot began fighting the Oracle. Just like back in Shinjuku, The Oracle sprinted towards the direction where the Lancelot is. Two of the Knightmares are fighting at a very swift pace. Ethan used a different tactic before he used the phase dash, but he used the teleportation tactic. As the two got onto a one on one fistfight, The Oracle teleported away.

Suzaku: What! it vanished

Then from behind, Oracle appeared. Without any words, Ethan successfully destroyed the Lancelot again by slashing it from behind. Leaving it to rot on the ground.

Lloyd: NOOOOOOOO! NOT AGAIN!

Ethan then just took a look at it and left it there. Suzaku was left unconscious at the time. Now getting back to Cornelia. At the same time, Captain Keyes was able to order Hamilton Troops and URA Troops over at the G1 Mobile Base to placed everyone who got involved into custody including Euphie. Who agrees to the terms and calmy co-operated with the enemy. Then Cornelia was taken out of her Knightmare and placed under the custody of the Black Knights and the United Republic.

Zero told everyone to get back to the base while Ethan told the Bravo team to get back with Keyes. Then Zero went over to Ethan to thank him, then suddenly, C2 arrived at the same time to check upon him.

Ethan: You owe me one, Zero

Zero: I guess I do, I have never seen your type of fighting style. It's very impressive

Ethan & Zero: C2?

C2: I was wondering where you guys were.

Then suddenly, Suzaku came out to see surprisingly C2 who was working for Zero, and a mysterious green armored man who was wearing a full-on armor. Suzaku didn't want to stop fighting, so he ran over to hopefully knock Zero and that armored guy out, but only to stop when C2 intervened. She placed her hand on his shoulder causing Suzkau to see things.

Zero: Are you using Geass on him?

C.C.: I'm just feeding him some shock images, I can't tell what he's seeing, though.
Anyway, you've got time to get away now.

He looked at him approaching them

Lelouch: What about you?

C.C.: I can't move yet. You go first.

Lelouch: Don't be foolish. I can't keep owning your favors.

Ethan: Lelouch, let's just go, C2 is doing this for you

Lelouch touched until he got affected by the Geass

C2: NO not now!

Ethan shook his hand

Ethan: Lelouch there is no time let.......

Ethan then touched Lelouch. C@then started to feel something painful on her mind. Both Lelouch and Ethan go through her every memory she encountered. Then there's something else on the mind. They see the vision of Planet Grix where Ethan lives. Lelouch happens to see a huge city around him it was futuristic, like it came out in a sci-fi movie. In the distance, they can see a statue of Geroge Washington made out of gold.

Lelouch: Wait...That's!

But then another vision where it showed Ethan's past life. From the part where his parents died on a car crash, then he was taken to an orphanage where other kids bully him, then after that, it was also shown he was taken into the military when he was about 5 or 6 years. Lelouch saw was a younger version of Ethan who was crying on the corner while his drill sergeant was constantly scolding and yelling at him.

Next, a vision showed Earth but in total war against a larger army of people in space. The only difference was these ships were in orbit. They were not humans at all, instead, it was a group of extraterrestrial life invading Earth from the ground up to down. There was no sign of Britannia anywhere, but he saw a different flag in the mainland of Britannia.

The aliens were shooting at every men, woman, and child. Lelouch was in the middle of the battlefield as explosions erupted in the area. Then he saw Ethan with a still stoic expression of what he have seen here then he looked closely at the enemy.

Ethan: Extraterrestrial life, it's not the Alterians....wait a minute, the Covenant?!!!

Lelouch: Ethan?!

Ethan then saw Bravo Team defending Japan from the alien invasion. Lelouch also witnesses this account. He saw Kallen and Ethan fighting together against the aliens. Kallen wasn't wearing her usual Black Knights armor but some type of futuristic Exo suit of sorts( The Exo suit from Advanced Warfare), but nothing like Ethan's

Kallen: Ethan, this might be the last time we see each other

Ethan: If this the last time we see each other then so be it

Kallen then looked very pissed about this. It's like she had enough about his stoicness. Kallen slapped him

Kallen: You IDIOT!

Kallen then had tears coming out

Kallen: ETHAN! YOU ARE NOT A WAR MACHINE! IT'S OK TO HAVE FEELINGS ETHAN! BECAUSE YOU ARE A HUMAN BEING. YOU ARE NOT A MACHINE MADE TO KILL!

Ethan didn't know how to respond

Kallen then kissed him after like 10 seconds to show that he isn't a machine, but a human that has feelings. Ethan then began shaking.

Ethan: Why did you do that?

Kallen: Ethan, I like you not as a friend, but more than that! If this is going to be the last time we see each other, I might as well express my feeling towards you. I love you, Ethan Suzuki.

The visions came to end as they went back to reality. Suzaku was on the ground again unconscious. Lelouch, Ethan, and C2 were heavily breathing.

Lelouch: what was that?

Ethan: I don't know, but we need to catch up with everyone. Grabbed Suzaku and let's go

C2: Hurry!

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Back at base, all the people who surrendered to the Black Knights and the URA have been placed into custody. Some of which like Darlton and Guilford escaped. Everyone began celebrating their victory.

Tamaki: You see, Britannia sure had its hands full just dealing with the Liberation Front.

Ohgi: Yeah, but we should really credit our new allies

Kallen: Hey, where is Zero? I can't raise his Burai.
You don't think he's been captured, do you?

Lelouch, an unconscious C2, unconscious Suzaku, and Ethan were at a cave looking at C2 lady on the ground with the Geass forehead.

Lelouch: This girl, she can't be human. She recovers from wounds in ways that are beyond normal. She was shot in head in Shinjuku and yet...Clovis confined her for his private experiments so she is not connected with Britannia. Her vital signs are at human levels. I'd better analyze the blood sample later and photograph the wounds.

Ethan: Look at her forehead, that is indeed the Geass Symbol

Lelouch: I can see that, can you stand to guard the cave

Ethan: Alright, in the meantime I'll contact see if my people got my location

Lelouch: Would i tell you that I know who you are behind that helmet, Ethan Ashbrook.

The water was dripping down hearing his real name behind his back. He quickly turned around at him and removed his helmet to reveal his face.

Ethan: You seem to know the real me

Ethan said in an unemotional tone

Lelouch noticed that his personality is not the same as he attends Ashford. It wasn't his bordeness showing, it was his stoicness.

Lelouch: I saw some kind of vision when we touched C2. I saw Earth but being invaded by aliens. Also, the nation in Britannia seems to be gone. It was replaced by what was similar to Washington's Rebellion flag. Tell me, who are you people. What kind of man are you when we met at Ashford. The power I possessed.

Ethan: The Geass, yes I know. My people have been studying that power for at least 200 years or so.

Lelouch: if that's the case,

His left showing a red geass symbol turn on as he said to him

Lelouch: Tell me who you are?

A red geass fly like a bird towards his eyes sight but it was suddenly broke away, as it got canceled.

Ethan: Lelouch your Geass is useless.

Lelouch was shocked again just like in Ashford's attempt to possess him using Geass to get answers.

Lelouch: How?

Ethan: I'm glad you asked. in the year 2005 of the Ascension Throne Britannia, or in my calendar, Year 229 of the Freedom Calendar, we have invented the first anti-Geass device made from contact lense. We call it the Cancel Geass.

Lelouch: Very smart! YOur superior must've been developed those devices, I'm guessing your not the only one here

Ethan: Correct, I'll give you 10 million points for that! But It doesn't matter. The matter is you were gifted by an immortal girl posses a geass that can give away anyone who is worthy and use it to take control their will. It really concerned my superiors including me.

Lelouch: What about the city The Statue of George Washington? The man who started A rebellion against the British. Can you tell me what is it know?

He said. Ethan remained quiet for that question. HE doesn't want to let them know about the existence of the URA, and Planet Grix. he swore never to reveal everyone unless they find out or they were compromised. Before he asked, Lelouch could hear C2 while she was unconscious.

Lelouch: I hear something from her.

Lelouch got closer to her as he leaned closer to her to hear what he just say. Once she said it becomes surprised to hear her real name.

C2: You finally called me by my real name.

The Remaining troops of Cornelia's forces arrived back at the G1 Base. the URA didn't take it due to the fact it's not rightfully theirs's and it was also deemed outdated.

Darlton: Cornelia got captured, and Zero escaped again

Guilford: The Japan Liberation Front hammered our defenses and he slipped away in the confusion.

Darlton: Despicable. Using someone else to cover his movements.
Oh, what about Kururugi?

Officer 1: Unknown, most likely got captured by the enemy.

Guilford: damn! We'll there is nothing we can do now but to withdraw from this area.

Darlton: Hey Guilford, did you managed to get a close look at the Knightmare that Cornelia was facing?

Guilford: Yes, it's a Knightmare I have never seen before. In fact, I don't think it's a Knightmare at all. I have to find out where they come from. In the meantime, I have to make a report of what happened today.

Darlton: The Emperor will be very displeased for the failures

Guilford: I'm well aware, let's get out of here.

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Surprisingly, Lloyd and Cecile didn't get captured by the URA or Black Knights. They were more concerned about Suzaku being captured, but they really couldn't do anything. Worse of all Euphie is captured by the enemy. Along with Cornelia.

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Back at the cave, C2 finally woke up to see herself ok. Thanks to Lelouch and Ethan's medical attention.

Lelouch: I removed the shrapnel and cleaned the wound.

C.C.: That wasn't necessary.

Lelouch: Apparently not.

C.C.: So there was no point in protecting me at all.
Your pride always gets in the way at the most ridiculous moments.

Lelouch: But then I learned something from it.

The water dripped down when Lelouch just says something about her real identity which surprised C2.

Lelouch: That's your name, isn't it?

C.C.: You have a bad habit of eavesdropping.

Lelouch: Well, it's a good name. It's a lot more human than C.C.

Ethan: It's a good name C2

C.C.: Oh, that's a joke as if I want to be more human. After all, I, I...

Lelouch: I've forgotten everything, every single thing. So what's the use of it? A name? But why...? Anyways It's a good time to say this. Yes, you saved me today. You did that before and then gave me Geass. That's why I'll only say this once. Thank you.

C2 was surprised that someone like him just thanked her. She started to cry as she is happy to someone know her feeling well. Ethan just ignored the dramatic part.

C.C.: No one's ever thanked me before. Well then, can you show your appreciation?
Say it again like you did before.

Lelouch: Oh, you mean the name.

C.C.: Just this once with tenderness like you treasure it in your heart.

Lelouch: Very well then.

Lelouch then spoke her real name again causing her to smile again.

Lelouch: How was that?

C.C.: It was bad. It was completely bad. It wasn't tender. There was no honesty or sympathy in it.
You spoke it oddly and worst of all, it was cold.

Lelouch: You're a picky girl.

C.C.: Exactly. That's why I go by the name C.C.

Ethan then contacted on the comms

Ethan: Yes?

Oracle: They're almost here

Ethan: Roger that

He put his helmet on and went to them

Ethan: They are on their way, put on your helmet again

Lelouch: Thanks Ethan!

Then he put on his helmet. Both Kallen and Soyeon disembarking their mech when they see Oracle guarding there

Serenity: Zero...Bravo 1 are you in there?

Oracle: They are safe and sound

Soyeon: thank you Oracle

Kallen: So he has a name huh? That's nice

Soyeon: Come on

She said as they both entered the cave. Inside Lelouch put his mask back on to hide it from Kallen coming this way.

Ethan: Here comes the rescue team

Kallen: and Soyeon arrived as they seem ok

Kallen: Zero, Bravo-1 are you guys ok? the others went on ahead and. Who is that?

Kallen sees C2 getting up wearing a white straight jacket but all unbuckled.

Lelouch: Oh, you needn't worry. She's a very important friend.

C.C., I don't know why snow is white. But I still think snow is beautiful.
I don't hate it.

C.C.: I see.

Soyeon then stepped in and said.

Soyeon: Come on guys, They are waiting for us.

Everyone nodded. They all exited the cave when Ethan grabbed Zeros' arm and pulled him in.

Zero: What is it?

Ethan: Listen... I don't trust you because not only you possess a geass, but also have a plan for your own gain.

Zero: What are you suggesting?

Ethan: Show your face to them. They are very suspicious of behind the mask that if they think you are not Japanese, but you know that right?

Zero: And you think it was a good idea to reveal me and explain that Zero is a Britannian rebelled against his own country

Ethan: Much worse if you don't reveal your identity to them. It adds more problem in the future, and they will turn against you not even your geass will leave them

Zero: You do have a point, but will you do the same?

Ethan: I will, but it's not the time yet.

They both went out of the cave to meet back with their group.

Soldier: Ughh... Another soldier.
Soldier: No wonder our battalions fell apart.
Jeremiah: I swear I'm not Orange. Zero!
Lelouch: Looks like our ride's here.
Kallen: Zero, are you OK?
The others went on ahead and... Who's that?
Lelouch: Oh, you needn't worry.
She's a very important friend.
C.C., I don't know why snow is white.
But I still think snow is beautiful.
I don't hate it.
C.C.: I see.
(dripping)

Still not enough! I need something more to checkmate Cornelia.
And I have a feeling that what's missing is inside of me, something I have to face and overcome.
Then, I can lead the Black Knights to the next stage.
Yes, and if necessary, I'll even!