The episode begins with a new summary from C.C.
C.C: 'Lelouch, a youth of Britannia, had been granted special abilities by a mysterious girl. Geass, the power to command others to do absolutely anything. And Lelouch is determined to use that power to bring the Britannian Empire to its knees. To avenge his mother, and create a world where his younger sister Nunnally can find happiness. All the while knowing at the end of his quest, the Britannian Emperor, his father, awaits. Or at least, that was the hope Lelouch carried in his heart back then...'
"Back then?" Kaguya looks towards the Witch. "Lady C.C, what do you mean by that? You make it sound like this was you speaking from way in the future of the on-screen's present."
"Hm... I don't know how it acquires my thoughts or narration, but that was definitely my thoughts near the end of the third disc."
Anya frowns, being the only one to know that at least one of Lelouch's goals changed when he discovered the true nature of his mother. The very thought of her made the pinkette feel her heart darken with the desire of revenge for what she did to her.
After the opening song is the traditional episode name.
STAGE 4
His Name Is Zero
"Here we go," Kallen mutters in excitement.
In an interrogation room, the gun that killed Clovis is being shown to the accused, sealed away in a transparent plastic bag.
Jeremiah: "Do you know anything about this weapon? Suzaku Kururugi, it was the one used to rob Prince Clovis of his life. The barrel striations leave no doubt, and we've done a little homework on you, as well. You're the eldest child of Japan's last acting Prime Minister, are you not? Your motive here is clear."
Suzaku: "You're making a mistake. I have never even laid eyes on that gun."
Upon trying to defend himself, a guard his chairs and breaks it, making him fall over with his hands still cuffed behind his being.
Jeremiah: "We've found your fingerprints all over this weapon. You're also suspected of murdering members of the Royal Guard. Come clean now, and you'll be judged as though you were born a Britannian, not some worthless Eleven."
Suzaku: "You're wrong! I've done nothing!" He yelps in pain as a guard kicks him across his face.
Cecile clenches her fists and glares at Jeremiah. "Haven't you ever heard of innocent until proven guilty?!"
"That concept was introduced a couple decades ago, but it wasn't truly cemented in law and in practice until after Master Lelouch's death. Not that that justifies my actions, though. I admit I was wrong. Hell, I even knew he wasn't the murderer, but in order to maintain my reputation as the leader of the Purist Faction, I needed a scapegoat to remain in power."
Lelouch helps Nunnally out of her wheelchair and into her bed, tucking her in.
His little sister fusses over what the news said about Suzaku murdering Clovis was true or not, to which he assures her it isn't.
Meanwhile, in Ohgi's hideout, a pissed Tamaki shouts at Ohgi while stomping away.
Tamaki: "That's why we should've issued freakin' statement sooner! We coulda taken credit for it!"
"That would be stupid of us if we did," Kallen scolds.
"Huh? How so?"
Ohgi answers, "Taking credit for the murder of a Britannian royal would've drawn a lot of unnecessary attention to us. Doing so would've certainly resulted in our deaths."
Kaname sighs stressfully and turns towards a picture of him, Kallen, and Naoto. The three of them were going camping by the looks of it, and with Naoto in the center of the picture, he was obviously the life of the party as well as the organizer of, well, everything.
With him dead, things are looking grim. Without him around anymore...
Ohgi: "Naoto. I'm not cut out for this. I'm no leader."
Kallen winces and looks down in shame before she turns towards Ohgi. "Ohgi, I know you and I don't agree on the matter of Lelouch's intentions, but I'm sorry. I never realized that Naoto's death affected you just as much as it did me."
He smiles. "It's fine."
Lelouch is seen using his Geass on an elderly businessman to order something.
"That was one of the men on Schneizel's dossier of those we suspected to have Geass used on them," Tohdoh remarks. "What was he ordering exactly? Sounded like a special order, something expensive that would take much time to arrive."
The school Principal, Ruben Ashford, is seen giving a speech about Clovis' death. It's apparent to the New Pendragon audience that he doesn't believe his own words but is doing this to not draw attention towards himself in fear of being labeled a traitor should they discover the vi Britannia children in his care.
Lloyd: "We've lost the most crucial part of the equation."
Cecile: "Can we do it without him?"
Lloyd: "Don't I wish. The other units never let go of a good pilot. And even if we got one, they never match his readings. His operational efficiency clocked at 94 percent, and you wanna replace him?!"
Cecile: "You should tell them that, perhaps they'll let Suzaku go."
Lloyd: "He's an Honorary Britannian. They'd never listen. Ever since General Bartley's disgrace, the purebloods have the military in an iron grip."
Suzaku casts his gaze towards Cecile and nods at her gratefully, to which she gives him a sad smile.
The students exit the assembly hall after Ruben's speech.
Shirley: "The pureblood's what?"
Lelouch: "Well, from what I understand, they're saying that only pureblood Britannians should be allowed to serve in the military."
"That would be a mistake," Cornelia scoffs. "Even I can admit that the Honorary Britannians, while not full-Britannian, are just as good at their job as purebloods, if not more so."
Lloyd: "Their view is one of their own can never be a criminal. But if the criminal is an Eleven, it paves the way for Margrave Jeremiah to shut down the practice of granting natives honorary status."
Cecile: "And what about Suzaku?"
Lloyd: "His fate is all but decided."
Cecile is growing more worried for her son-figure in Suzaku.
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Rivalz stops by as he interrupts Lelouch and Shirley's conversation.
Rivalz: "Hey Lelouch! You got anything going on later? After all, classes have been cancelled for the day. Folks have been asking for a rematch."
Shirley: "You are not gambling, you guys!"
'I miss you, Shirley. At school, you were always looking after everyone. You didn't deserve to die because of me!' L.L balls his fists in anger at the memory of his fake little brother. 'Rolo... You may have saved my life, but I hate you and I will never forgive you for what you did to Shirley.'
