History Fanfic / Icarus

* AttractiveBentGender: Lelouch. When Cornelia saw the photos, she thought she was looking at Marianne. Everybody in the school knows this as they made an effort to tease him at the Crossdressing Fest.

* MeaningfulName: Prometheus and Pandora were discussed InUniverse; Rai intended to take back the fire Britannia took from Japan and reignite destruction and growth while Alice held secrets that could destroy. Taiyō no Heishi translates to Soldiers of the Sun referencing that Japan is the country where the sun rises.

*** However, the royal siblings returned to royalty because they want to use their status and influence for altruism and are [[TheGoodKing fair]] [[TheWisePrince and]] [[TheHighQueen good]] rulers. The terrorist siblings had no hesitation in harming civilians including geassed ones and aren't good leaders, using [[ManipulativeBastard manipulation]] and [[BadBoss intimidations]] to get their way, only ''acting'' as ReasonableAuthorityFigure. How they earned their reputation to commonfolk and Numbers is different: the terrorists through falsehoods while the vi Britannias are honest yet the parties proved themselves skillful. Both paths are bloody and they are well-aware that is inevitable in their end goal.

* FakingTheDead: The official story was the vi Britannia’s died during the war. By the time Lelouch and Nunnally returned to the royal family, they have been 'dead' for seven years. When Euphemia became suspicious, she isn't hopeful and did not want to experience the pain all over again if Lelouch isn't her brother and her brother was indeed dead. [[spoiler: After the SAZ massacre, to keep the mob and terrorists from going after Euphie, she was [[DeathFakedForYou officially declared dead]] in the time between SAZ and the rebellion]].

* FixFic: Played with. As evident with SparedByTheAdaptation and CharacterDevelopment, characters are given a chance to be happy and be healthier mentally. At the same time, disasters still pass such as [[spoiler: the SAZ massacre]]. The writer is insistent there will be a HappyEnding, specifically an EarnYourHappyEnding.

*** However, the royal siblings returned to royalty because they want to use their status and influence for altruism and are [[TheGoodKing fair]] [[TheWisePrince and]] [[TheHighQueen good]] rulers. The terrorist siblings had no hesitation in harming civilians including geassed ones and aren't good leaders, using [[ManipulativeBastard manipulation]] and [[BadBoss intimidations]] to get their way, only ''acting'' as ReasonableAuthorityFigure. How they earned their reputation to commonfolk and Numbers is different: the terrorists through falsehoods while the vi Britannias are honest yet the parties proved themselves with skills. Both paths are bloody and they are well-aware that is inevitable in their end goal.
*** Both pairs are devoted to each other as they only have each other in times of despair as they are to those they care most in the world. However, the royals have a support system that provided a healthier mindset while the terrorist siblings have each other.

** When Prometheus emerged, he's this. [[spoiler: Before the SAZ Massacre]], he and Taiyō no Heishi had been debated even among the rebel forces and common people. Tohdoh won’t deny Prometheus is a terrorist and Ohgi knew they are popular among the Japanese. However, people doubt his intentions and saw something off.

* RoyalsWhoActuallyDoSomething: Clovis is neither a WarriorPrince nor a good politician; Lloyd said he was a Viceroy, not having too many accomplishments. Lelouch, Cornelia, and Schneizel are WarriorPrince, the latter two having their own personal army. Lelouch, Euphie, and Nunnally are active politicians (Schneizel certainly can act like a ReasonableAuthorityFigure and a good politician if his way with words say anything but ASEEC with help from Lelouch and Euphie saw through him).

** Euphemia, as a result of Lelouch calling her out for her immaturity, decided to become a proper Princess of Britannia for she’s evolving into her Manga/CodeGeassNightmareOfNunnally incarnation. She admitted to herself her motivation was based on anger at the system and the WellDoneSonGuy desire she had for Lelouch. In the end, she wants to make people happy and the gentle world she and her siblings dreamed of. [[spoiler: It hits hard after the SAZ massacre]].

** Suzaku hasn't snapped out of his suicidal tendencies quite yet but he is putting honor as much as he could realistically can in a situation because a core of his reasoning was to protect the people he loves most in the world and have to make it explicitly clear many times that he's not loyal to Britannia but to the vi Britannias. As a result of actually talking about their goals for reformation, Suzaku saw Lelouch's side but he doesn't dismiss it either; the denial was kicked out of him much earlier - unlike Euphie which took the [[spoiler: SAZ massacre]] to learn the harsh truth.

** Nina started to gain more confidence and moving past her xenophobia. [[spoiler: But her self-esteem issues are crippling. When the news hit that Euphie died apparently by Prometheus’ hands, she has a vengeful FreakOut]].

*** However, the royal siblings returned to royalty because they want to use their status and influence for altruism and are [[TheGoodKing fair]] [[TheWisePrince and]] [[TheHighQueen good]] rulers. The terrorist siblings had no hesitation in harming civilians including geassed ones and aren't good leaders, using [[ManipulativeBastard manipulation]] and [[BadBoss intimidations]] to get their way, only ''acting'' as ReasonableAuthorityFigure. How they earned their reputation to commonfolk and Numbers is different: the terrorists gained it through falsehoods while the vi Britannias are honest yet the parties proved themselves through skills. Both paths are bloody and they are well-aware that is inevitable in their end goal.

*** However, the royal siblings returned to royalty because they want to use their status and influence for altruism and are [[TheGoodKing fair]] [[TheWisePrince and]] [[TheHighQueen good]] rulers. The terrorist siblings had no hesitation in harming civilians including geassed ones and aren't good leaders, using [[ManipulativeBastard manipulation]] and [[BadBoss intimidations]] to get their way, only ''acting'' as ReasonableAuthorityFigure. How they earned their reputation is different: the terrorists gained it through falsehoods but have proved themselves with their strategies and/or fighting skills while the vi Britannias are honest in their pursuits and proved it by doing whatever they can to support the commoners and Numbers. Both paths are bloody and they are well-aware that is inevitable in their end goal.

*** However, the royal siblings returned to royalty because they want to use their status and influence for altruism and are [[TheGoodKing fair]] [[TheWisePrince and]] [[TheHighQueen good]] rulers. The terrorist siblings had no hesitation in harming civilians including geassed ones and aren't good leaders, using [[ManipulativeBastard manipulation]] and [[BadBoss intimidations]] to get their way, only ''acting'' as ReasonableAuthorityFigure. Howe, they earned their reputation is different: the terrorists gained it through falsehoods while the vi Britannias are honest in their pursuits. Both paths are bloody and they are well-aware that is inevitable in their end goal.

* DoNotCallMePaul: Lelouch refused to be addressed as prince and highness and it’s not just because he’s in hiding; though he’s more than happy when Suzaku called him anything of his status. He’s fine being called Lord while Lloyd deliberately called him Mr. Lamperouge in reference of his royalty.

** [[OmnicidalManiac Prometheus]] and [[LittleMissBadass Pandora]] can be seen as a dark reflection of [[GuileHero Lelouch and Nunnally]]. They were cruelly treated by Britannian royalty and Geass Order, indirectly or not. However, the royal siblings returned to royalty because they want to use their status and influence for altruism and are [[TheGoodKing fair]] [[TheWisePrince and]] [[TheHighQueen good]] rulers. The terrorist siblings had no hesitation in harming civilians including geassed ones and aren't good leaders, using [[ManipulativeBastard manipulation]] and [[BadBoss intimidations]] to get their way, only ''acting'' as ReasonableAuthorityFigure. Both pairs are devoted to each other as they only have each other in times of despair as they are to those they care most in the world. However, the royals have a support system that provided a healthier mindset while the terrorist siblings have each other. Nunnally lost her sense of sight but her sense of hearing and smell are powerful while Alice’s Geass can block off or change the senses within a certain domain and the two preferred to use Japanese honorifics to refer to their older brother.

* PatchworkFic: The fic takes a lot from the spin-offs such as Euphie’s politic-savvy is from the Manga/CodeGeassNightmareOfNunnally. It doubles as MythologyGag.

*** [[OmnicidalManiac Prometheus]] and [[LittleMissBadass Pandora]] can be seen as a dark reflection of [[GuileHero Lelouch and Nunnally]]. They were cruelly treated by Britannian royalty and Geass Order, indirectly or not. However, the royal siblings returned to royalty because they want to use their status and influence for altruism and are [[TheGoodKing fair]] [[TheWisePrince and]] [[TheHighQueen good]] rulers. The terrorist siblings had no hesitation in harming civilians including geassed ones and aren't good leaders, using [[ManipulativeBastard manipulation]] and [[BadBoss intimidations]] to get their way, only ''acting'' as ReasonableAuthorityFigure. Both pairs are devoted to each other as they only have each other in times of despair as they are to those they care most in the world. However, the royals have a support system that provided a healthier mindset while the terrorist siblings have each other. Notably, Nunnally lost her sense of sight but her sense of hearing and smell are powerful while Alice’s Geass can block off or change the senses within a certain domain and the two preferred to use Japanese honorifics to refer to their older brother.

* HeroicSacrifice: From Lelouch’s point of view, Jeremiah did this so he can live. Due to this new perspective and just how his loved ones feared for his life when he’s in danger, there is no way Zero Requiem can happen.

* CentralTheme: What is the right way to reform a fascist and tyrannical system? Do one have to sacrifice morals and honor in pursuit of one's goals? This can lend itself to YouAreWhatYouHate. The appreciation for life and the little things of humanity. While cruel things humans have done to other humans aren’t typically forgivable, people can realize their mistakes and make amends.

* HeroicSacrifice: From Lelouch’s point of view, Jeremiah did this so he can live. Due to this new perspective and just how many of his loved ones feared Kusakabe’s blood was his, there is no way Zero Requiem can happen.

*** [[OmnicidalManiac Prometheus]] and [[LittleMissBadass Pandora]] can be seen as a dark reflection of Lelouch and Nunnally. They were cruelly treated by Britannian royalty and Geass Order, indirectly or not. However, the royal siblings returned to royalty because they want to use their status and influence for altruism and prove to be [[TheGoodKing fair]] [[TheWisePrince and]] [[TheHighQueen good]] rulers on their own right. The terrorist siblings had no hesitation in harming defenseless civilians including geassed ones and aren't good leaders, using manipulation and intimidations to get their way. Both pairs are devoted to each other as they only have each other in times of despair as they are to those they care most in the world. However, the royals have a support system that provided a healthier mindset while the terrorist siblings don't have it except with each other. Notably, Nunnally lost her sense of sight but her sense of hearing and smell are powerful while Alice’s Geass can block off or change the senses within a certain domain and the two preferred to use Japanese honorifics to refer to their older brother.

* {{Foreshadowing}}: [[spoiler: It had been hinted at the vi Britannia’s will return to Area 11 as Viceroy and Sub-Viceroy after a year. Schneizel had hinted Lelouch would likely be sent to the EU War and indeed he was sent there]].

* OneStevsLimit: Averted. There’s many Andrea(s) from Darlton, Kneller, and Farnese. Thankfully, they are mostly on LastNameBasis due to military and titles.

** Euphemia, as a result of Lelouch calling her out for her immaturity, decided to become a proper Princess of Britannia as she’s evolving into her Manga/CodeGeassNightmareOfNunnally incarnation. She admitted to herself her motivation was based on anger at the system and the WellDoneSonGuy desire she had for Lelouch. In the end, she wants to make people happy and the gentle world she and her siblings dreamed of. [[spoiler: It hits hard after the SAZ massacre]].

* PatchworkFic: The fic takes a lot from the spin-offs such as Euphie’s politically savvy is from the Manga/CodeGeassNightmareOfNunnally. It doubles as MythologyGag.