At Least with Sorrow (episode)

At Least with Sorrow is the twenty-third episode of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion.

Summary
Left with no choice, Lelouch shoots and mortally wounds Euphemia in front of Suzaku. Suzaku returns to the Avalon with her battered body as the Black Knights continue to contain the violence. She then dies from her injuries as Lelouch announces his plan for the creation of the United States of Japan. Alone, Lelouch grieves over his actions as C.C. comforts him, reminding him she will stay alongside him, as per their contract. Soon, the entirety of Area 11 revolts against the Britannian Empire. Advancing with his massive army, Lelouch ignites the conflict by initiating the collapse of the Tokyo Settlement.

Battles

 * Special Administrative Zone Massacre (Concluded)
 * First Assault on Tokyo Settlement (Started)

Powers or Abilities used

 * N/A

Quotes

 * Conversation between Zero and Euphemia
 * "So I was thinking we could run the specially administrated zone of Japan together. Oh wait. Japan?" -Euphemia
 * "Yes. I would have liked that. You and I together." -Zero
 * Gunshot
 * "Lelouch. Why?" -Euphemia
 * "Farewell Euphy. You may have been the first girl I ever loved." -Zero


 * Conversation between Euphemia and Suzaku
 * "Yes Euphy?" -Suzaku
 * "The ceremony. Did it go alright? Is Japan ok?"
 * "Euphy, don't you remember?" -Suzaku
 * "How about everyone that was there? Are the Japanese happy? How was the ceremony? Do you think I did ok?" -Euphemia
 * "Euphy, the special zone is... A great success! The Japanese people were given back their home. And, you did it." -Suzaku
 * "Oh, thank God." -Euphemia


 * Conversation between Kaguya and Zero
 * "I followed after you. So that I could watch my future husband fight." -Kaguya
 * "Don't joke around." -Zero
 * "Well once you win this battle you'll eventually need a wife. Won't you? I mean I know your identity is a big secret and all but you're gonna need somebody as your public face right?" -Kaguya
 * "Really? You believe we're going to win this battle?" -Zero
 * "Of course. I am the goddess of victory after all." -Kaguya
 * "I'd be lucky to have you then. Unfortunately, I've already made a contract with the devil. I have no room in my life for deities right now." -Zero


 * "You can still turn back you know. You're actions here will affect more than just Area 11. You, and this entire world, will be steeped in war." -C.C.


 * Conversation between Suzaku and Lelouch
 * "Lelouch. It's me." -Suzaku
 * "Suzaku. Why are you calling me now?" -Lelouch
 * "Lelouch, are you at the school?" -Suzaku
 * "No. But, I will be soon." -Lelouch
 * "I see. I called because there's something I want you to tell everyone for me." -Suzaku
 * "Yes and what would that be?"-Lelouch
 * "The sky. Make sure no one looks up at the sky. Lelouch. Is there ever anyone you could hate so much that you'd actually want to kill them?" -Suzaku
 * "There is. Yes." -Lelouch
 * "I used to feel that sort of thinking was unacceptable. That, unless you followed the rules, killing someone was just murder. But now, it's hatred that is guiding me. I'm fighting to kill someone. I'm going to become a murderer in the skies of Tokyo. So please..." -Suzaku
 * "Embrace your hate. Just think of Euphy. I made my own mind up long ago. I've no intention of turning back." -Lelouch
 * "For Nunnally you mean?" -Suzaku
 * "Yes. I have to go now." -Lelouch
 * "Thank you Lelouch." -Suzaku
 * "Forget about it. I mean you and I are friends after all." -Lelouch
 * "For the last seven years."- Suzaku


 * "That's right. Only by pushing forward will I find atonement. Even if my enemy is the greatest empire on the planet, there's no turning back for me now. Everything is in place. The time has come to overthrow the old world order." -Lelouch (Preview for the next episode)