02x04 - Counterattack at the Gallows

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For now, there is still a tomorrow.

For Lelouch Lamperouge,
there is still a tomorrow he can dream of.

A dream based on the Geass
he alone possesses...

which was given to him
by the mysterious girl C.C.

The absolute power to
compel anyone to obey him.

Using his Geass, Lelouch is determined
to destroy the Holy Britannian Empire.

All to avenge the death of his mother...

and to create a world in which his
younger sister Nunnally can live happily.

From Japan, now the colony called Area ,
a vow to the world begins to be realized.

Morning and night, I long for you
Asa mo yoru mo koikogarete

I'll become a star and protect you
Hoshi ni naru yo kimi mamoru

No matter where the battle may take me
Tatakai wa yukue shirazu

At the intersection of tomorrow and yesterday
Ashita to kinou no kousaten de

You and I can't be together
Majiwaranai kimi to boku

I'm a sh**ting star, on my way right now
Ima iku yo boku wa nagareboshi

Even if the world crumbles apart
Sekai ga kuchihatetemo

There are things which will never change
Kawaru koto no nai mono ga aru

Even as we bear tears in our eyes
Namida wo koraete demo

There are things we must protect
Mamorubeki mono ga bokura ni wa aru

A message that's been in my body
Nanman'nen nan'okunen mae kara no

For thousands and millions of years,
Message ga tainai de

Springs out (I have no reservations)
Uzukidasu (Mayoi wa nai)

Roars out (It's easy)
Narihibiku (Kantan da)

In a hoarse voice (Calling tomorrow)
Shagareta koe de (Asu wo yobu)

With my wounded hands (I protect you)
Kizudarake no te de (Kimi mamoru)

I continue to fight!

I continue to fight!

Morning and night, I long for you
Asa mo yoru mo koikogarete

I'll become a star and protect you
Hoshi ni naru yo kimi mamoru

No matter where the battle may take me
Tatakai wa yukue shirazu

At the intersection of tomorrow and yesterday
Ashita to kinou no kousaten de

You and I can't be together
Majiwaranai kimi to boku

I'm a sh**ting star, tearing fate apart
Sadame wo kirisaku nagareboshi

I'll take away your overflowing tears right now
Afureru kimi no namida boku ga ima ubaisaru

COUNTERATTACK AT THE GALLOWS

A child?

That's right, I can't remember
how many people I've k*lled.

Nobody counts the number of times
they brush their teeth or eat meals.

Same with this.

My Geass is suited to assassination.

That's what I was told. And so I k*lled.

There was no other place where I could live.

An infiltration operation?
And I'd be playing a little brother?

Are you sure I can pull this off?

I've never known any parents or family, so...

No. If that's your order...

then my big brother shall be Lelouch Lamperouge.

Your Geass is the power to stop time?!

I have no reason to answer you.

The orders given to me are as follows:

If Lelouch Lamperouge's memories return...

If Zero is reborn, then he is to die.

Sixteen...

Seventeen... Eighteen... Nineteen...

Seventeen... Eighteen... Nineteen...
What's that you're counting?

Since you appeared, I've been
counting the seconds to myself.

But now the count is out of synch.

Now, why do you think that is?

I'll make you my pawn to find Nunnally.

Rolo, it isn't time that you're stopping.

It's just my physical sensation of time.

Even if you understand that, you can't b*at me.

That's right... Nobody can live
in the same time with me.

Rolo, you're correct.

You can't k*ll me right away
because you know that, can you?

As things stand,
you won't gain either of two things.

Two things?

First, you won't get C.C., for which
I've been the bait in your search.

If you let me go, I'll draw out C.C. For you.

You'd sell out C. C?

She isn't worth my own life.

And the other thing?

Your life.

Like I care about that.

Rolo, what is the future?

The future is hope!

Do you have any hope beyond your mission?

If you capture C.C., what sort
of future will it open for you?

Things will just go on as they
are and nothing will change!

This is my mission!

k*ll me and your mission will never be complete!

You want to capture C.C., don't you?!

Tomorrow, I'll lure C.C. Out.

Once I do, a new future will be in your grasp!

Don't worry. I wouldn't lie to you.

Never to you.

This reminds me of Aomori.

This is better than that was. At least
everyone here is wearing their clothes.

Zero used his Geass on the consul
general, right? So, why is he doing this?

Who knows? Still, if they take this place
away from us, then we and Lelouch will be...

...split up again.

How unexpected. You came alone.

I thought the Chinese Federation consul general
had recognized the United States of Japan.

The plan is for him to be k*lled.

Or do the Black Knights choose
the path of destruction right here?

Hold it! You can't just spring that on us...

I see. You can just arrange it so that
the consul general is k*lled fighting us.

C. C?!

It seems Zero has pulled a
trigger he wasn't planning to.

Will this be noble ambition or base treachery?

Anyway, Rolo waiting for me
has bought me some time.

If he gets C.C., he'll most likely
overlook my regaining my memories.

Still, what is his motivation?

It doesn't seem to be a desire for
promotion in Britannia or loyalty.

Or is there another line
of inquiry I should follow?

That's a dangerous card,
but it has its merits.

I don't have any time to hesitate.

Because tomorrow, Tohdoh and the
others are going to be ex*cuted!

What should I do?
Rolo knows about my Geass now.

Even if I managed to k*ll him somehow, the O.S.I.
Would know that I've regained my memories!

And if that happens,
then Nunnally will be!

I guess I'll have to keep playing student
until Nunnally has been rescued.

Fortunately, it looks like there's barely any
relationship between Guilford's men and the O.S.I.

The fact that they haven't found
the Knightmare I hid tells me that.

But that's all I have in my favor.
What should I do?

How do I save the Black Knights and
take care of Rolo at the same time?

I can't accept that!

You're telling me you're going to
overlook that he k*lled Bruno?!

That's the fifth one!

All Victor did was touch
the kid's locket, and then!

Victor had his own personality problems.

That didn't mean he had to be k*lled!

Now that we've got this guy claiming to be Zero,
we have to get our priorities straight!

I can't be a teammate with a
guy who kills his own people!

Team? The mission is what's important, isn't it?

Who cares about teammates?

Hey, is this new Zero the same as our Zero?

I dunno.

Either way, we're probably
going to be abandoned again.

What was the source of the
explosions in the consulate?

They still haven't issued a formal statement.

All they've said is that they acknowledge
the punishment to be carried out.

An execution is just a warning to others.

This is so unrefined of us.

You think Zero will show himself?

Even if he doesn't, it'll still be all right.

A Zero who can't pull off a miracle
won't gain the support of the people.

You've thought it that far through, sir?

However, I want him to show up.

Or rather, I pray that he does.

For the sake of Her Highness,
wherever she is now.

Why did you recognize the U.S. J?

On your own, without confirmation
from the Vermilion Forbidden City.

Even if you are one of the High
Eunuchs, that was unforgivable!

Just what were you planning to use Zero for?!

We mustn't use Zero for anything!
Zero must be pleased!

And what are the Empress's feelings on this?

Zero is more important than that little brat!

The absolute law I must follow is
that Zero shall bring me happiness!

You damned traitor!

The Vermilion Dynasty is dead already.

It's no use! k*lling him, controlling
the information, disguising it...

No matter what I try,
Rolo remains an obstacle!

I have to find what's behind the information
I have before the execution starts!

It seems that the execution
of the rebel t*rrorists...

who formerly called themselves the
Black Knights will be starting soon.

Will! Ero appear to stop the
execution of his followers?

Oh Zero, please!

General Tohdoh!

Don't k*ll them!

Zero betrayed us.
I doubt he'll come to save us now!

He's gonna come!

If he's the real one, if he's alive,
then he'll make a miracle happen!

A miracle, huh?

Maintain tight surveillance!

It's a long sh*t, but it's possible C.C. May show up.

Kaname Ohgi... This is the end.

Show yourself, Zero!

My father, Andreas Darlton, shall be avenged!

I have top secret orders from headquarters.

Communications are being monitored,
so I'm to deliver them to you verbally.

I'll be filling in for you.

So, just how are we supposed to interpret this?

If Zero appears, you can act as you wish.

So, even if we start sh**ting at the Britannians,
you can pretend you know nothing about it.

I don't think it's such a bad deal.

You may be a m*llitary officer, but
you can play politics as well, I see.

Sir Kimmel, any problems with
that A.S.E.E.C. Mass-pro unit?

It may have some peculiarities left
from when the O.S.I. Were using it.

It's a valuable machine. Report
in if it acts up in any way.

This is Kimmel.

No problems with Vincent. Moving out.

Lelouch, if you don't keep your promise, you'll die.

Lord Guilford.

It's almost time for the execution!

The remnants of the Black Knights
shall feel the judgment of justice!

Zero!

Please!

Make a miracle!

Elevens!

The! Ero which you believed in hasn't shown up!

It's all been a deception!

He has fled from a fair and honest
duel which I requested. Take aim!

No, please!

Guys...

Don't move! If you go out
now, you'll just die with them!

I know, but!

Let it end. We've all done a fine job.

You're wrong!

You're wrong, Guilford!

He came! But!

We can't do anything. What
can he do, all by himself?!

I see... You snuck up behind me, Zero!

Guilford! Those aren't t*rrorists you're executing!

They are the Black Knights! Soldiers of
the army of the United States of Japan!

You expect me to recognize them as
prisoners under International Law?

Zero!

So, you did come, as I expected.

But if you break your promise
to me, I'll k*ll you, Zero.

Or rather, you, Lelouch Lamperouge!

It's! Ero!! Ero has appeared!
What a foolish action on his part!

Zero!

Why?

Is it the real one?

Of course he is! ZERO-O-O!

Come to think of it, there was that
announcement of his execution, but...

We've heard nothing more on the news.

No, but!

He's alone!! Ero is all alone!

As he is riding atop a Knightmare Frame,
it's clear that he's not here to surrender.

However, if he intends to fight alone...

See? Just like I said he would!

Then let's continue the operation from last year.

Assuming Zero can wriggle out
of this little pinch.

Sayoko, I'd like you to make
preparations for that contingency plan.

The Britannian soldiers seem
to be waiting for! Ero's move.

Where's Lelouch?
The Britannian soldiers seem
to be waiting for! Ero's move.

Rolo's with him. They've been at the
Spiral Theater for the last minutes.
The Britannian soldiers seem
to be waiting for! Ero's move.

Rolo's with him. They've been at the
Spiral Theater for the last minutes.
We've yet to see a major move. The tense
atmosphere at the execution site continues to flow.

We've yet to see a major move. The tense
atmosphere at the execution site continues to flow.

It's been quite a while, Lord Guilford.

Why don't you come out and we
can talk about the good old days?

Tempting as that invitation is,
I'll stay where I am.

Why don't we settle our past
grudges inside our Knightmares?

Unless Guilford comes out,
he can't use his Geass!

Hmpf! How typical of you!
Then let's set some rules!

Rules?

The rules of our duel.

We'll settle this one-on-one!

Very well. No one else will interfere with this.

We will each have only one w*apon.

Agreed!

I choose this as my w*apon!

Then I shall borrow that shield as mine.

What? But, that's...

It will do.

A riot shield?
Did he plan from the start...

...to k*ll himself?

You disappoint me, Zero.

What shall we do?

I owe him a debt for giving me a way to
deal with that parasite of a high eunuch.

However, this isn't a pledge
based on Permanent Harmony.

If Zero turns out to be incompetent, then we'll just
use the Black Knights as our diplomatic tools.

I have a question for you, Lord Guilford.

What do you do when there is an
evil you cannot defeat by justice?

Do you stain your hands with
evil so as to destroy evil?

Or do you uphold your justice
even if you must surrender to evil?

In either case, evil remains.

A contradiction... Is it a word play?

Justice is whatever my princess says it is!

I see! In my case...

I commit evil in order to destroy the greater evil!

Yes, Your Highness.

What the?!

E- Earthquake?!

No! This strategy is!

The one from the Black Rebellion?!

Infantry unit !

Head for the control room on level !
One of! Ero's men is in there!

Kallen! Charge in and take command!

Roger! Autonomous armored
combat machine unit, follow me!

Saving Ohgi and the others has top priority!

Alpha to alpha ! Please respond!
Alpha ! Alpha ! sh*t! Somebody, answer me!

You dishonorable!

One-on-one my ass!

Wha?!

Bart!

Black Knights!
The enemies have fallen into our territory!

Wipe out the Britannian forces
and save your comrades!

Comrades...

He used the structure of the
settlement against them?!

Hurry up! Release everyone before
the Britannian forces can regroup!

They're going to escape!
Right into the Chinese Federation!

C.C. Remains our primary target!
Leave this to Guilford!

Damned t*rrorists!

Britannia!

This is Japanese territory now!

Japan doesn't exist!

Oh, really?
This is why I hate Britannia!

Goodbye, Eleven ace!

Blocked! At this range?!

This is the radiant wave surger!

The moment you came in close,
my victory was assured!

So long.

Alfred! How dare you!

Don't sh**t!
This is Chinese Federation territory!

But!

There are broadcast cameras here, too!

Th- The Vincent!

The Vincent's charged inside!

I can't move from here!
Run for it!

You've come...
You've finally come, Rolo!

So, you are running.
So much for your promise to give me C. C...

Lelouch...
You were lying to me from the start!

Not yet!
I can't be caught yet!

All that talk about
giving me a future!

I can't die here!

If I just complete my mission,
I'll open the way to my future!

Oh, crap!

I can't stop a physical object!

It'll be a direct hit!
There's no way I can dodge it!

David, stop! If you hit the Chinese
Federation consulate, it'll be an act of w*r!

I know that.

Wh- Why?

Why did you save me?

Because... you're my little brother.

The memories may have been planted in me,
but the time we spent together was real!

You're saying...
All the things we did till now weren't a lie?

Because you're my little brother!

Brother...

Me?

That day... After never having a
birthday ever, for the first time, I!

So, that's why?

What about when you said
your life was more important?

For such a stupid reason, you'd...?!

I made a promise to you.
For your new future.

Your future... with me.

! ero! We'll settle things now!

With one blow from me!

With this iron hammer!

What?! Sir Kimmel,
what's the meaning of this?!

Uh, no! I just!

Are you one of Zero's men?!

No, I... If Lelouch dies,
then my mission is!

No, but...
What am I doing?!

Yes?

Rolo? Trouble. It's Coach Villetta.

I'll connect you on the open I.M.

Rolo? Where did you go?

Well...

Coach, c'mon!
Can't we even go to the toilet in peace?

So, what were you calling about?

About the consulate, of course.

Oh, yeah. Looks like a real mess down there.

Uh-oh! If they find out what's happened,
I'll be thrown out of the O.S.I!

Even that person would!

I understand. I'll keep my little
brother out of danger from now on.

Of course not! People being k*lled is
no world for Rolo to be involved in.

That's enough, Britannians!

Any further action will be taken as
armed intervention. Withdraw at once!

HEY!!!

Thank goodness!

Ohgi!

Thanks, Kallen.

Uh-uh!

And Tohdoh and the others...
Thank goodness!

Sorry for being such trouble.

Must have been hard for you.

And for you!

Hey, who's in that Knightmare?

I dunno. It was an enemy unit, but
I don't know who's piloting it now.

They protected Zero. At the very
least, they're not an enemy.

C.C.'s right here, but now I!

From the beginning,
you never felt at ease with Britannia.

Here is where you belong.

Heh... Now he's mine.

Convenient, his leaving this
data in the control room.

I think the only value
he has is for his Geass.

The password in this came in handy.

As well as...

Pattern Delta.

Correct. When Zero's unit takes that course,
sh**t the pursuing Knightmare from behind.

After that, if Zero escapes,
destroy the opposing Knightmare completely.

If he does not escape,
stand by where you are.

Sure. I understand perfectly.

You damned little phony,
trying to take Nunnally's place!

I'll use you up and then throw you
away like a ragged dust cloth!

Someday let's try to pick up and rebuild
Mune no naka itsuka hirotta

The fragments of happiness in our hearts
Shiawase no kakera atsumete miyou

That nearly forgotten melody
Wasurekaketeita melody

Stay vivid, deep inside of me
Iroasezu boku no man'naka ni

I thank you from the bottom of my heart
Arigatou kokoro kara

Everything I have now, I owe to everyone
Boku ni ima ga aru no wa minna no okagesa

I thank you from the bottom of my heart
Arigatou kokoro kara

Next I'll send happiness to everyone
Tsugi wa boku ga minna ni happy okuru yo

I won't forget anything
Nanimokamo wasurenai yo

Because I'm still the same as I was that day
Ano hi no boku mo boku dakara

You need me to keep on saying
Daisuki da yo'tte itsumo

How much I love you
Itte agenakya dame da ne

On those long nights, your tears about to overflow
Namida ga kobore sou na nagai yoru wa

Just turn around
Futto furikaette

Follow those footprints
Ashiato wo tadorun'da

So that you'll never forget that day
Ano hi wo wasurenai you ni

Who does Rolo Lamperouge think he is?

Thinking he was my little brother...

I practically shudder from the disgrace!

It's a shame, but if he'd remained
loyal to his duty to the O.S.I.,

he would have been k*lled right
then and there and I'd be rid of him.

Still, you'll make a convenient pawn,
so I'll let you remain at my side.

Still, never forget!

All you are is a fake Nunnally!

Until the day I can use you
best on the chessboard comes,

I'll keep playing this game of
being your brother for now.

KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND