Shirly plucks up the courage to ask Lelouch out. Lelouch assumes the identity of Zero and goes to meet the main figures in the Japanese rebellion, wanting to gain their support.
Lelouch has doubts about his actions, as they caused the death of Shirly's father. Viletta reveals to Shirly that she believes that Lelouch is involved with the Black Knights, those responsible for her father's death.
Lelouch is scattered as he can not remember what happened when he was unconscious. Shirly found out that he is Zero. Mao reveals his presence. He also has the power of Geass.
An inauguration ceremony is held for Clovis' memorial art museum, with Euphemia judging the art contest. Lelouch helps Kyoshiro Tohdoh's comrades rescue their leader.
Lelouch now knows the identity of the White Knight as his friend, Suzaku, who is officially named Princess Euphemia's Knight. Lelouch draws Suzaku into a trap.
Lelouch, Euphemia, Suzaku and Kallen find themselves on a mysterious Island. Euphemia knows that Zero's true identity, Lelouch, is her brother. Suzaku finds out that Kallen is the pilot of Guren.
Lelouch must decide whether to accept Euphy's terms of peace. His motives for destroying Britannia is to create a peaceful world for his sister Nunnally, but he also recognizes his want for revenge.
Lelouch's accidental Geass on Euphemia destroys any hope of peace, and Suzaku, enraged at what Zero has done, sets out with revenge in mind. V2 reveals Zero's secret of Geass to Suzaku.
After using his Geass on Cornelia, Lelouch discovers that she doesn't know who killed his mother. C2 senses that Nunnally has been kidnapped, and Lelouch abandons the Black Knights to rescue her.
