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[[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/505304/ Lunatic Chaos]] (all AU)
* Recommended by Lee
* Just ignore Perfect Judgement, and be patient for the start of most of his fics, because he's kind of weak in early stages, but they become quite entertaining. Sadly LC may have given up on his fics since ''Geass'' ended, as his previously quick update schedule has pretty much died away.
** LC stopped writing since 2009.

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/161348/Mikomis_Pen Mikomi's Pen]]
* Recommended by @/{{Moberemk}}
* Some very deep character analysis written here; it's interesting to read the various ways that the author interprets the characters. One that stands out is ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3799423/1/Great_Chieftain_o_the_Puddin_Race Great Chieftan o' the Puddin-Race]]'', which looks at Cecile (one of the more ignored members of the cast.

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1211653/realms_of_fic realms of fic]]
* Recommended by Tensa-chan
* House of Mirrors is set after the series as an alternate take on what happens after Lelouch becomes Emperor without Zero Requiem. The writing is impeccable and the characters are believable and complex.

[[http://wishnomore.livejournal.com/tag/fandom:%20code%20geass wishnomore]]
* Recommended by Candelabra
* Lovely prose, excellent characterization. Oneshots/character introspection.

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/584103/YamiPaladinofChaos YamiPaladinofChaos]]
* Recommended by Drakyndra
* Several of his fics have already been recommended, but the rest of his work is also worth a look. He writes everything from drabbles to novel length fics, tearjerking angst to romance to comedy, and for a variety of characters and ships.
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[[folder:General Fics]]
''Stories focused on the family and the friendly relationships of the cast. Plot-focused stories or light day-in-the-life stories. Pretty much anything that isn't focused on romance.''

''[[Fanfic/CodeGeassLelouchOfBritannia Code Geass Lelouch Of Britannia]]'' by Calreflector (AU)
* Recommended by Lee, @/{{Guessmyname}}, @/{{Rogue 7}}, Raxis, @/{{xm0123}}, Kchasm, owlbot, @/{{L3wt}}, @/UncloudedTJ, [=GrieverVIII=], Kodai Okuda, enviroguy
* ''Synopsis'': This is the [[FollowTheLeader first of several]] ''CodeGeass'' fics where Lelouch and Nunners remain royals, and the best of the bunch. Suffice to say that the author has some obvious knowledge of [[MagnificentBastard a certain German commander.]]
* ''Comments'': The best ''Code Geass'' fic period. All others burst into flame in sight of its glory.
** @/{{Rogue 7}}: Fantastic. The author takes a far more in-depth look at Britannia than the one provided by the show, and does an amazing job of fusing together British and American traditions and references. It introduces and makes sympathetic all of my favorite Britannians, and in general is simply a great read, even if you aren't a ''CodeGeass'' fan. The only flaw I can see is that the author picked Army to win the Army-Navy game. With a friend at Annapolis, I pull for the midshipmen.
** Raxis: Amazing story. Any story that can believably make ''Kewell'' likable and deep is really something.
** Kchasm: Brilliantly written. It has the feeling of AlternateHistory, especially with the excerpts from [[FictionalDocument Fictional Documents]] at the beginning of every chapter. Note also the various interesting parallels--for example, [[spoiler: it's the Lelouch-led Brittanian army that gets called "the Black Knights"]].
*** This author's Lloyd is as hilarious as it is accurate. Good to see that the story is finally in Area 11.
** Owlbot: While the author certainly takes his time in a rather lengthy prelude to what's essentially the meat of the story - the drama in Area Eleven - by no means is the long prelude tedious. Although the story lacks the theatrics of canon, by no means does it lack drama; the revised relationships amongst characters, especially among the Imperial siblings, often border on [[CrowningMomentOfHeartWarming Crowning Moments of Heartwarming]], and surmises what could have been.
*** Chapters 1-19 are more of an "R0" season than a simple prelude.
** Xencipher: Quite possibly THE BEST fanfic this troper had EVER read. The ForWantOfANail summary was very tempting, and it delivers exactly what it promised. The character development is arguably ''better'' than the anime in some places, and it's fun to see just how different some of these characters are than in the anime canon.
*** Many of the character who were vehemently racist in the anime are especially different in this fic. This is completely justified, since Lelouch and Nunally were never used as political hostages and left for dead in Japan, which was the primary motive for said racism (especially with Jeremiah, who founded the purebloods because of it).
** @/UncloudedTJ: Quite impressed with the background and effort put into this fic. Lesser authors could have made the ForWantOfANail story and skipped to Area 11 but this fic goes above and beyond laying the groundwork for reasonable character changes without explaining things backwards. Very recommended especially if you enjoy alternate histories.
** Definitely the best Code Geass fanfiction I've read to date. I'm pleasantly envious of your obvious talent. Good job and Kudos to you Cal Reflector for putting the effort into this work, you deserve the compliment for a job well done--Kodai Okuda.
** It hasn't been updated for over a year. What's up is still a great read, but it may just be a DeadFic.
** On October 8th 2011 the story was updated and is no longer a DeadFic.
** It's still hasn't updated for a while. Guess it's safe to say that's in a hiatus.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8778152/1/Zero-s-Requiem Zero's Requiem]]'' by Serocco.
* Recommended by Sledgesaul.
* Pairings: None so far, but there's plenty of ShipTease.
* Synopsis: ''Zero's Requiem'' works like a FixFic, changing plot threads and characters' backstories/actions and offering an original take. It starts off with Marianne during her stint as the Knight of Two, before presumably switching to the present story leading up to the Euphinator incident (which will not happen, the author claims in the summary).

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4312411/1/Code_Geass_Funnies Code Geass Funnies]]'' by Calreflector (AU)
* Recommended by Lee
* ''Synopsis'': A collection of oneshots by the genius that gave us ''Lelouch of Britannia''. Though not 'finished' it's never guaranteed to get updated, so for now it settles into three stories: Schneizel uses the doujinshi market to destroy the rebellion, the Black Knights discuss the finer points of Knightmare based fanservice in the wake of Kallen's capture, and Schneizel and Clovis try to make Lelouch a ladies man. Oh so much HilarityEnsues.
** As of April 2010, there is a fourth story, where Schneizel (once again) defeats the Rebellion by way of… Pizza? (Minor spoilers for late R2)
[=[[reviews:Code Geass Funnies]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6088768/1/Code_Geass_Lelouch_of_the_Redemption Code Geass Lelouch of the Redemption]]'' by Cortega (Post-R2)
* Recommended by Chetren
* ''Synopsis'': Here's the basic rundown: Lelouch gains Charles' Code and reawakens in an abandoned warehouse after being whisked away from the place where he got stabbed by Jeremiah. There he meets a weird and StraightGay extradimensional being/God with whom he makes a contract with. Two years later, the world Lelouch built is slowly crumbling and he must "once again wear a mask to bring peace to the world."
[=[[reviews:Code Geass Lelouch of the Redemption]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5782432/1/Code_Geass_The_Iron_Prince Code Geass:The Iron Prince]]'' by gameboy5432 (AU)
* Recomended by Duras1989
* ''Synopsis'': Your basic alternate reality fanfic in which Lelouch remains a prince,he hide's his face behind the Zero mask, which earns him the nickname "Iron Prince", also he sometimes calls himself Zero.
[=[[reviews:Code Geass: The Iron Prince]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4267883/1/Code_Geass_Timeless_Imprisonment Code Geass: Timeless Imprisonment]]'' by Blazing Firefox (AU)
* Recommended by @/{{Moberemk}}, @/KrisMahai
* ''Synopsis'': A look at a slightly different version of the normal version of events, with the author's spin on the same basic storyline in the show. The biggest difference at the start is that Clovis knows Lelouch is alive, and the story keeps going from that.
[=[[reviews:Code Geass: Timeless Imprisonment]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4486100/1/Metronome Metronome]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/139229/Lily10 Lily10]]
* Recommended by @/{{Hokuto}}
* ''Sypnosis'': Snippets of Nunnally's life over the years.
[=[[reviews:Metronome]]=]

''[[http://community.livejournal.com/code_geass/1051275.html#cutid1 Suzaku of Japan]]'' by Inulovinkit (AU) - [[http://inulovinkit.livejournal.com/146007.html Chapter archive here]]
* Recommended by Frostpebble
* ''Sypnosis'': The story of what would have happened if Suzaku received a Geass instead of Lelouch.
* ''Comments'': Very well written and in character, possibly with more drama than the show itself, and of course has its share of funny moments. A lot of the original major plot points are included, but with a twist. Overall a great read; finally finished.
[=[[reviews:Suzaku of Japan]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4412227/1/Scarred_But_Not_Stronger Scarred But Not Stronger]]'' by [=YamiPaladinofChaos=]
* Recommended by Candelabra, Drakyndra
* ''Synopsis'': Suzaku delivers Nunally to the Emperor.
[=[[reviews:Scarred But Not Stronger]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3844600/1/The_Fool_Ascendant The Fool Ascendant]]'' by Mikomi's Pen
* Recommended by Candelabra
* ''Synopsis'': A general oneshot focusing on the relationship between Lelouch, Suzaku and Nunally, using Tarot cards for symbolism and diverging from canon after episode 25 of season one.
[=[[reviews:The Fool Ascendant]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4822181/1/Resilience Resilience]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/890688/confoozled1 confoozled1]]
* Recommended by @/{{Sikon}}
* ''Synopsis'': The world two years after Zero Requiem.
[=[[reviews:Resilience]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5040622/1/Code_Geass_Age_of_the_Chaotic_Truth Code Geass: Age of the Chaotic Truth]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1039597/CrazyNinjaPenguin CrazyNinjaPenguin]]
* Recommended by @/{{Rabukurafuto}} and @/{{Entan}}
* ''Synopsis'': Post ''R2''. Twenty years after the end, Cornelia's daughter, Princess Ava li Britannia, is disgusted with the now-stagant Britannia. After getting a geass from "D.D." she goes to destroy Zero's lies with the most effective weapon of all: the truth.
* ''Comments'': This story is still in the early chapters so the above synopsis may change a bit in the future, but it is still easily the most compelling ''Code Geass'' fanfiction @/{{Rabukurafuto}} has read. The story has a strong GirlsLove theme between Ava and her knight Astrid and will contain [[ExplicitContent graphic lesbian sex]] in the future, but it will be a rare occurrence.
** @/{{Cyberxigbar}}: This troper finds that this story suffers from one of the least likable protagonists he's ever read. All attempts to portray Ava as a {{Woobie}} seem to fall flat, as she cannonballs off the Slippery Slope very quickly after obtaining her Geass, SHATTERS all of Lelouch's hard work, imprisons Nunnally, and wages war on the world just for the lulz. Congratulations Ava, you're a {{Jerkass Sue}}.
*** @/{{Guessmyname}}: Seconded. Sorry, but Ava's a royal prick. [[spoiler: And that was a terrible pun!]]
**** Your Mileage Will Definitely Vary as I feel that Ava actually makes a compelling JerkassWoobie (thank God that's a trope now!). Aggressive nationalism will do that, which is the reason why this story has multiple divergent points of view going on. Also, Ava had a breakdown and the whole thing careened into BlackAndGreyMorality. This is an improvement.
**** It's not really getting that much better. Ava is pretty much recovered, and is much less a jerk than before, though her actions have basically ruined the lives of over half the cast, and caused terrible atrocities in Japan, but [[spoiler: Lelouch's]] first Geass User is down for the count, and in the possession of his enemy, and he probably knows about it - as psychic location of one's own contracted is an ability that C.C. was certainly capable of - so he [[spoiler: gives a Geass to his and Kallen's children, not that he knows that,]] and sits on his ass doing nothing as the world prepares for a war between Britannia, who has completely ravaged Japan by this point, and the EU, who controls two thirds of the planet, and somewhere around a dozen Geass Users, and the Black Knights are devoid of all of their most experienced and talented people - well, Tohdoh and Kallen: that's pretty much everyone. [[spoiler: Lelouch]] is completely useless, and a disgrace to his canon portrayal. And what's worse, is the Geass of the ''BigBad'' defies everything we know about Geass. Canon goes and points out that all Geass are purely psychic, and only Code Bearers can regenerate. Yet, Delita is not just capable of manipulating nerves to bypass damage, which almost made sense when explained, but is capable of regenerating people who are dying, or possibly flat out dead, and is capable of making 5 year old blood stains viable enough a genetic material to be used to impregnate someone. What the heck!?
**** @/{{Rivenscryr}}: This troper has some major problems with [[spoiler: Lelouch's]] characterization in this fic, especially as it doesn't seem like him to basically watch the rest of the world collapse into anarchy around him after [[spoiler: all the effort he put into Zero Requiem. Really, wouldn't he more likely be doing what he could to attempt to restore the world to peace, or at least to intervening, rather than watching as all his efforts went to waste?]] Whatever else it is, its certainly a CrapsackWorld.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5115481/1/The_Power_of_Gods The Power of Gods]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1936759/ OregTheMad]]
* Recommended by Jity
* ''Synopsis'': Starting at about episode five of season one, this fiction focuses on Richilieu Marquis LeDieu, a bored genius type, who one night receives a Geass from one O.O. With this new found ability, he finds himself further investigating the odd behavior of his classmate, Lelouch Lamperouge.
[=[[reviews:The Power of Gods]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5254640/1/Code_Geass_Dirge_of_Daedalus Code Geass: Dirge of Daedalus]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2022716/Kodai_Okuda Kodai Okuda]]
* Recommended by: @/LittleSerge, azul120
* ''Synopsis'': Taking place 5 years after the end of R2, it basically takes not three but ''four'' ideas and runs with them: (1) What would the state of the world (politically and socially) be like in the near-future after Zero Requiem is completed? (2) What would happen is Schneizel [[spoiler: broke free of the geass placed upon him by Lelouch]]? (3) What if the ancient Greek Gods and Heroes of myth were in fact Code Bearers and Geass users? and (4): What if [[spoiler: Lelouch really did die, but then found a way to come BackFromTheDead]]? The following story is a war of epic proportions, one that not only engulfs the ''CodeGeass'' world, but implies the involvement of many others as well...
** With the main story now complete, the author has decided to write a collection of side stories, known as ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5578558/1/Code_Geass_Chronicles_of_Tartarus Code Geass: Chronicles of Tartarus]]''. These stories mainly deal with things that would have bogged down the main storyline, such as the [[spoiler:ultimate fate of Tartarus]], some information on why Enoch got involved with the World of Geass (Chapter 1), and many things related to the ''CodeGeass'' timeline. The forward also explains the reasoning behind the use of slightly-altered names in the story (Rivalz/Rivaltz, etc.).
* ''Comments'': Really, this story never has a dull moment. Even ignoring the battles and the serious drama, the breather scenes themselves are both good for filling us in on much-needed information, being quite entertaining in their own right. The author expands upon their view of the Geass-verse, and then begins adding many new elements and twists that feel right at home in the canon Geass-verse. The story is even popular enough to warrant some fanart based on the new mecha designs that are introduced in the series ([[HumongousMecha Knightmare Frame]] technology is at about the 11th Generation or so in this story, with the ancient Greek machines easily being an even match), that can be linked to upon request. Also of note is the use of [[FictionalDocument excerpts from the personal notes of many characters]], taking its cue from ''Lelouch of Britannia'' (above).
** You're leaving out one of the best parts: [[spoiler: Euphemia is NotQuiteDead, but she's also OlderAndWiser and TookALevelInBadass. Though she's a bit of a BrokenBird and Type B {{Tsundere}} after the whole Massacre Princess incident. Thankfully she still has her sweet side, [[OlderAndWiser only without]] [[TheIngenue the naivete]]. Her reunion with Suzaku and reconciliation with Lelouch are [[CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming Crowning Moments of Heartwarming]].]]
*** As true as that is, let's not forget the [[CrowningMomentOfAwesome Awesome]], [[CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming Heartwarming]], and downright ''[[CrowningMomentOfFunny Hilarious]]'' reaction that ''[[spoiler:Cornelia]]'' gave us upon being let into the loop. Especially when she got a good look at [[spoiler:Euphie]].
** It would be nearly perfect if only Enoch wasn't such a Marty Stu and the characters stopped treating [[spoiler: Lelouch]] poorly despite everything he did for them.
*** If ''Dirge of Daedalus'' had ended without the sequels: ''Chronicles of Tartarus'' and ''Alpha and Omega'' I would concur. However, it is made clear in ''Chronicles of Tartarus'' that Enoch is in fact the {{Stern Teacher}} who put [[spoiler:Lelouch]] through {{Training From Hell}} in ''Dirge of Daedalus'' in order to [[PassingTheTorch Pass The Torch]] onto him. By the last chapters of ''Chronicles of Tartarus'' Enoch is no longer in the leading role, [[spoiler:Lelouch]] has replaced him almost completely and in the first few chapters of ''Alpha and Omega'' [[spoiler:Lelouch's]] role has gotten even stronger. Clearly the author has put some serious thought into the overall plotline of his/her trilogy by making Enoch the {{Old Master}} who is there if [[spoiler:Lelouch]] needs him, but also has a mission of his own as explained in the first chapter of ''Chronicles of Tartarus.''
** YMMV Suffers from LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters, most of which are [=OCs=]. Now, only Enoch is a Marty Stu, but I found a few of them to be very cliched, with little development, which is understandable considering the speed the plot moves at. However, it's that speed, combined with the huge cast, that hurts the story most, since [[XanatosRoulette plans, counterplans]] and [[HeelFaceRevolvingDoor shifts of allegiances]] makes it [[GambitPileup near impossible to follow the course of the battles]]. The aforementioned [[spoiler: return of Euphie]] felt like a huge AssPull to me which only cemented Enoch's Marty Stu status. Also, the ending grated on me, since [[spoiler: it was a simple 'Happily Ever After' where everyone was paired off and Lelouch EasilyForgiven, which takes away from the themes of canon and reeks of FixFic]]. The author could have done a lot better. That said, the antagonists were an inspired idea, and I enjoyed the soldiers FriendlyEnemy interactions with the OC Black Knights. Also, [[spoiler: Lelouch's revival]] was executed very well, feeling natural rather than forced and was a great twist. All in all, I ''did'' find it a decent read, but it feels like the author bit off more than they could chew and didn't pace themselves, which is a shame.
*** Actually, [=DoD=] is only the first 'series' in the FanFic saga Kodai Okuda has been writing, and has been continued in Chronicles of Tartarus, and will be concluded in The Alpha And The Omega. So I wouldn't call it a HappyEnding, really, just a happy bridge, though I think it would have been a little stronger had it ended with an ominous [[TheStinger stinger]] of any one of the threats planning their next attack, for the sake of contrast. And I wouldn't call Lelouch EasilyForgiven, in that they were all informed about what he really did and what he stood for. Infact, it would have been justified if [[spoiler:he had defended himself or had been defended a little more against some of the abuse, especially in light of certain things such as the betrayal]]. As for [[spoiler:[[UnexplainedRecovery Euphie's return]], Kodai said SureWhyNot when everyone guessed she was the Red Dragon. Besides, considering the number of [[NoOneCouldSurviveThat improbable survivals]] in the original, who's to say that one of the most arguably tragic deaths couldn't be averted, and followed with some awesome CharacterDevelopment to boot? Kodai [[OlderAndWiser matured]] and [[TookALevelInBadass toughened]] Euphie while keeping her true to her lovable core, which is no mean feat. And now she gets to be CoolBigSis to Lulu too!]] Enoch's MartyStu moment though might be [[spoiler:reviving Gino]].
*** Having read the first two volumes of this fanfiction and now the beginning of the third, it would seem that the writer is preparing the readers for a showdown between the {{Big Bad}}[[spoiler:gotta be Nemo or Hel, or both]] and the {{Big Good}}[[spoiler:Enoch,and I assume Lelouch, not sure who else]] in what I can only surmise will be a DuelToTheDeath}}. I've enjoyed this fanfiction thus far and hope it doesn't end in some kind of massive anticlimax. My biggest complaint about this fanfiction thus far is the number of characters. There are too many. The OC's [[spoiler:except for Enoch]] seem completely unnecessary and in some cases wooden[[spoiler:Akira and the others seem like window dressing]]. I like how the canon characters have developed [[spoiler:especially Lelouch becoming more of a real hero. It's is a nice change from other Code Geass fanfics I've read]], but I didn't like the return [[spoiler: of the Greeks, or the addition of the Babylonians. That seems a bit much.]]
** I'd like to weigh in on this, since I wrote this damn fanfic. Is this story perfect? No, not even close, but then again it's a full length novel that was written for free. That's to be expected in any story--especially a fanfiction. I created Artwork, a detailed plotline, and planned out this fanfiction to be a trilogy from the very beginning. Most of the OC's were never meant to be detailed characters. Most of them are there to help move the story along. This story IS NOT FixFic, it is a {{What If}} scenario involving [[spoiler:The gods of the ancients as Geass users, and the source of Geass being a mobile planet/Dyson Sphere from another dimension, and what would happen if humans activated said mobile planet/Dyson Sphere]]. I can tell by reading some of the reviews here that a few of the critics have not read ''Chronicles of Tartarus'' and thus do not understand the reason for the introduction of the {{Old Master}} [[spoiler:Enoch]] into this story. Of all the [=OCs=] he is the most necessary to this story [[spoiler:Because Nemo would hand Lelouch his ass on a silver platter]]. I never expected this story to be popluar, to be honest I'm actually surprised it is as popular as it is. This trilogy was a writing exercise to see just how fast I could write and draw a trilogy. I'm actually quite happy with the results and the response from most readers of this story. Some may consider it a GambitPileup that led to an EpicFail ending of a {{Happily Ever After}} caused by [[spoiler:Enoch.]] but hey, even Okouchi knew not everyone would like the ending he created in the Canon story. I've pleased a great many readers and that's enough to make me happy.
*** :) Nice attitude. As the poster of the original YMMV, I'd like to say, while I had my issues with the story here and there, I can totally see what you aimed to achieve and commend you for it. Now, my opinion hasn't changed, I feel there were too many characters to keep track of, but I myself prefer stories focused on a few core members of the canon cast when I read a fic (which sometimes makes me feel like a total hypocrite whenever I work on [[Fanfic/FailToTheKing my own fic, lol]]), but I WAS entertained by your tale. YMMV because it did, for me, but it definitely deserves a spot on this list.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4994784/1/Code_Geass_Megiddo Code Geass Megiddo]]'' by Wing Zero Alpha
* Recommended by: swtrooper42
* ''Synopsis'': In a ForWantOfANail story, Lelouch sticks around long enough at the finale of season one to make ensure the Black Knights victory before going after Nunnally. This has unfortunate implications as Schneizel orders the activation of Operation Nero, the detonation of all Sakuradite deposits due to the Black Knights' impending victory. Japan is virtually destroyed as a result and Lelouch is captured and has his memories altered by the Emperor. Eight years later, Lelouch is a brilliant general leading Brittania to victory against its enemies. But over the years, the remnants of the Black Knights have built up their strength in preparation for war with Brittania. All they need is a leader, and they know just where to find one.
* ''Comments'': How R2 should have been written. It's a rollercoaster of action and suspense, even as far back as the beginning. The Black Knight leaders play so well off each other that it seems completely natural. Seems to have some shades of Kallen/Lelouch, but nothing has developed so far.
** It's a bit too gratuitously DarkerAndEdgier for me - the absence of most of the quirky minor canon characters might have something to do with it. And a lot of the canon characters we've seen so far seem very OOC to me, even considering the five year TimeSkip.
** @/ArcVaranus: I actually felt the opposite. The scenario, while dark, seems like a natural development of the tone of the final few episodes. Same with the characters, the author obviously took great care to consider how each person's would develop in the five-year timeskip at the start of the story. Special mention goes to the Knights of the Round, particularly Gino and Bismark. All in all, a great fic that may prove to rival Lelouch of Brittania, IMO.
** My only complain is that Suzaku is treated like a crazed fanatic and that Kallen's Geass is kind of over powered.
** @/{{Warwolf}}: Considering that Suzaku comes ''damn'' close to being one in canon, I'd say this isn't too far off. This is the guy who thought it was ''okay'' to have his supposed best friend [[spoiler: ''[[MindRape MIND RAPED]]'']] in canon so he could pursue his own desires at the cost of justice (as Lelouch and much of Japan, if not the world saw it), and was [[spoiler: more than willing to murder Lelouch]] if he ever broke free of the prison they'd forced him into within his own mind, out of his own selfish desire for revenge due to Lelouch actually taking responsibility (albeit in a tragic way) for what happened with Euphy....yeah. He fits this role frighteningly well. He was ''NOT'' altogether right in the head from Euphy's death onwards. Not that he was all that sane to begin, with given his DeathSeeker mentality and all ''before'' that but....
** One thing I'd like to note, is that in addition to making Suzaku an unambiguous villain, the author also plays down many of Lelouch's more evil qualities to make him an unambiguous hero. I know that there are plenty of people who just saw it that way in the actual series, and there's nothing wrong with that, but I personally love the moral ambiguity of Code Geass, and I consider it a strike against this story for getting rid of it. Still a really good story though... even if it does drag on at a lot of points.
*** I don't know about that. Granted, Lelouch was depicted as an unambiguous hero early on, but that was due to the Emperor's brainwashing and, upon his recovery, his remorse for Euphie's death and so on. When he got back to being Zero however, he started to show signs of the moral ambiguity he held in the show, namely in his conversation with (manipulation of) Kaguya. And now that [[spoiler: Pearl Harbor]] is finally over with, who knows what he'll do next...
** Dammit it even has its own [[http://codegeassfanon.wikia.com/wiki/Code_Geass_Megiddo wiki]]!
** [[{{Fanfic/CodeGeassMegiddo}} And its own trope page]].

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5602673/1/32_Pickup 32 Pickup]]'' by Gunpowder Gelatine
* Recommended by Marlee Cross
* ''Synopsis'': Basically, Lelouch and Cornelia team up following Marianne's death to find her killer. It's really too early in the story to know exactly where it's going but by the looks of things, Lelouch and Nunnally won't get banished here.
[=[[reviews:32 Pickup]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4972504/1/Code_Geass_A_Different_Code Code Geass: A Different Code]]'' by Thanathos
* Recommended by Marlee Cross
* ''Synopsis'': Instead of finding C.C. in the capsule at Shinjuku, Lelouch found and recieved his Geass from V.V. This is not the end to the deviations from canon either, which include [[spoiler: Lelouch sparing a much more likable Clovis]], [[spoiler: Kallen discovering Zero's true identity much earlier as well as recieving a geass of her own]], [[spoiler: Mao tentatively joining Lelouch]] and[[spoiler: Shirley's father surviving Narita]]. Honestly, nothing major has come of any of these things yet, however they are worth mentioning due to the fact that these things (the last two especially) rarely happen in Code Geass fanfics.
[=[[reviews:Code Geass: A Different Code]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4784020/1/Lelouch_of_the_Revolution Lelouch of the Revolution]]'' by Lilyflower1987
* Recommended by Marlee Cross, Misticsan.
* ''Synopsis'': Clovis discovers Lelouch and Nunnally alive in Area 11 long before Shinjuku ever happens and Lelouch winds up having to join the military so that he can be 'useful' to the empire (and also so the Emperor won't try and make use of Nunnally instead).
[=[[reviews:Lelouch of the Revolution]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5380842/1/Code_Geass_Lelouch_of_the_Second_Chance Lelouch of the Second Chance]]'' by kyugan (Time Travel)
* Recommended by thatguyfromthere, @/{{Comartemis}}, @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Synopsis'': Lelouch was quite prepared to die, consigned to going down in history as the Demon Emperor, the target of the world's misery. He wasn't prepared to start over from the beginning.
* ''Commentary'': Brilliant humour. The vendetta against Suzaku and the way [[spoiler: Lelouch's Geass]] is handled is written well.
** Drakyndra: While the idea behind this fic is great, I find the execution to be rather lacking: Instead of using his knowledge of the future to come up with a better solution, the author seems to be using it as an excuse for Lelouch being a God-Moded PossessionSue. That there even ''is'' a vendetta against Suzaku when Lelouch is coming from a point ''after'' they were trusted friends again is just an example of OOC just so the author can act out his own RevengeFic. I would love to see someone actually play this Time Travel concept seriously.
** Marlee Cross: While I do think it's a funny fic and look forward to updates, I have to agree with Drakyndra that it could've been handled better. The commentary at the beginning and end of each chapter is also really unnecessary and overly silly.
** Okage The Shadow King: This was a great fanfic. Characterization and grammar are nearly perfect except for a few errors. This is the Time Travel concept done right not so overly complicated you get tired of reading it because it is depressing. This is a story not to be neglected.
** @/{{Zaiaku666}}: YMMV, while the story can be taken as a semi-serious fic, the fact that his Irish FreudianExcuse is just that. However, for those who wish a more humorous take will find this enjoyable.
** The Elder God: An amazingly written AU fanfiction. If you are looking for a fic where Lelouch wins this is your best choice. Please do not avoid reading this gem of a story.
** @/{{Comartemis}}: The so-called "vendetta" against Suzaku actually seems to be a grudge against ''Lancelot'' for being [[SpannerInTheWorks a walking avatar of Murphy's Law]], Suzaku himself hasn't been bashed at all either by the author or by Lelouch. Highly recommended if you want to see Lelouch win ''without'' getting screwed over in the process.
** @/UncloudedTJ: Well done PeggySue fic where a lot of changes start coming very rapidly and there's no idea what's going to actually stay the same if anything by the end of the first season.
** Lelouch is a MartyStu and somewhat out of character. Suzaku, even though not directly bashed, still never gets a break.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5168042/1/Revenant Revenant]]'' by [=YamiPaladinOfChaos=]
* Recommended by Drakyndra, neothoron, [=GrieverVIII=], enviroguy
* ''Synopsis'': A brutal slaughter at a combined Britannian/Black Knights military base sets off cracks in the fragile peace post-Zero Requiem. Zero, Nunnaly and the remaining Black Knights try to prevent war breaking out once more.
* ''Commentary'': One of my favourite post-''R2'' fanfics, because 1. It shows both the immediate Zero Requiem angst, but also allows the characters to move forward and develop further; 2. While it acknowledges how easily the peace could end, it also shows how many people will fight to keep it intact; 3. It doesn't assume that the day can only be saved by a [[DeusExMachina Lelouch Ex Machina]]; and 4. Lots of characters get [=CMOAs=].
** I will add a few items: 5. No OoC. 6. Lots of WAFF/[=CMoH=]. 7. Lots of Red Herrings.
** An excellent fic. The author is quite good and has written several others listed here. The ending revelation was specifically awesome.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4844014/1/The_Demon_King The Demon King]]'' by [=ShadowCell=]
* Recommended by Nitramy, Fenrir
* ''Synopsis'': Was Lelouch really evil? A post-R2 fic revolving around Kallen and her search for answers.
[=[[reviews:The Demon King]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4503388/1/Of_Monsters_and_Men Of Monsters And Men]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/14319/Nate_Grey Nate Grey]]
* Recommended by Anonymous
* ''Synopsis'': A ForWantOfANail fic, with the initial change being Nunnally being one of the hostages at Lake Kawaguchi (along with Euphemia, Nina, etc).
[=[[reviews:Of Monster and Men]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6969408/1/ In the End]]'' by V0ID.
* Recommended by kyocat1, lulu_lover, blobugus911
* ''Synopsis'': Seconds after the Demon Emperor's assassination, the world falls into chaos unlike the peace he had hoped for. Post R2 continuation. After all, brilliant schemes like the Zero Requiem do have a tendency to go awry. Alternates between Kallen, CC, Suzaku, Nunally and [[spoiler: Lelouch]]'s point of view. Updates WEEKLY.
[=[[reviews:In the End]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6040679/1/Code_Geass_Mao_of_the_Deliverance Code Geass: Mao of the Deliverance]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1955982/kleptographer_of_alternates Kleptographer of Alternates]]
* Recommended by The Letter D, @/RainehDaze
* ''Synopsis'': Set before and leading into the series. After Mao is abandoned by C.C. for refusing to fulfill their contract, he sets out to save her from herself. During his search, he faces several challenges as he struggles to survive in the harsh world around him; his methods becoming increasingly questionable as his desperation grows.
[=[[reviews:Code Geass: Mao of the Deliverance]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6200608/1/More_than_just_a_Man More than just a Man]]'' by Thanathos
* Recommended by Gore17, delax
* ''Synopsis'': "What would you give up for power?" "Anything." "Your existance as a human being?" "Yes." C.C. is not a simple immortal, but a vampire. What will change if Lelouch was no longer human when he rose up against the Empire and his father? Probably a harem.
[=[[reviews:More than just a Man]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5305140/1/I_Heard_The_World I Heard The World]]'' by [=YamiPaladinofChaos=]
* Recommended by {{Tropers/ArcVaranus}}, Drakyndra, [=GrieverVIII=], enviroguy, {{@/Ellamew}}
* ''Synopsis'': AU. A twist of fate, a different world, and a familiar war. Kururugi Suzaku wages a crusade against the Empire of Japan and Lelouch Lamperouge struggles to find redemption for his own dark sins. The future can only accept one vision of justice, my friend.
* ''Comments'': [=YamiPaladinofChaos=] has already been highly recommended already, and for good reason. I ''cannot'' recommend this story enough. What [=YPoC=] does with the canon characters is so much more than a simple shift in circumstances like one would be lead to believe. The twists to the characters are dynamic and engrossing, such as Shirley and Rivalz being members of the Brittanian Resistance and coming into contact with a broken Lelouch. Fantastic work.
** It should also get credit for not just going with a simple role-reversal (some of the new roles the characters have are fascinating), and having some very interesting world-building going on.
** This fic is great. At lot of thought went into the Holy Empire of Japan and seeing each character new role is really fun. My only complaints are extremely small. First theres the fact that the author really likes teasing as a form of comedy, it's over used and gets kinda of annoying(I dislike his Kaguya for this reason). Another is his habit of inserting random cameos or lines from other series, this is distracting rather than funny. Still, a very awesome fic, should definitely be checked out.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6927089/1/Code_Geass_Reverse Code Geass Reverse]]'' by Kyogre
* Recommended by R.G.
* ''Synopsis'': Based on a picture on DeviantArt, role reversal AU, Oneshot. Nunally is the older sister to crippled, blind Lelouch. Kallen is in the Brittaninan army. Suzaku is a freedom fighter, out to change the resistance.
[=[[reviews:Code Geass Reverse]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6175861/1/Dauntless Dauntless]]'' by Allora Gale
* Recommended by Marlee Cross, Candelabra, Eleanor, enviroguy, @/{{Moberemk}}, WhatMeme,AJC46, Popthepuff.
* ''Synopsis'': Lelouch had been quite happy with his life. Sure they were living in obscurity, but he and Nunnally were safe. All of that changes however, when his identity is revealed and Lelouch is forced back into the fold of the Imperial family.
* ''Comments'':
** It's a little slow paced so far, but it has excellent characterization.
*** The slow pace is somewhat forgivable for the simple fact that it updates ''ridiculously'' quickly. There's usually at least one new chapter every week.
**** Although, lately they've slowed from once a week to once a month. Which, while still really fast in comparison to most fanfics, makes the slower pace all the more apparent.
** The trouble with ''Dauntless'' is that the main themes in the series (so far) are not the author's greatest strengths. The politics and military warfare are obviously being written by someone who doesn't understand them terribly well. [[TheEmperor Charles]] deciding to send Lelouch off to [[BootCampEpisode Boot Camp]] doesn't make [[CharacterDerailment a whole lot of sense]], as [[BlueBlood aristocrats]] generally believed common soldiers was a peasant's job. Likewise, Lelouch managing to capture a heavily fortified position with a handful of knightmares, which [[FourStarBadass Cornelia]] couldn't do with an entire army, tends to stretch belief just a little too far. It seems like the author borrowed many of the ideas from [[Fanfic/CodeGeassLelouchOfBritannia Lelouch of Britannia]], and then made numerous small changes to it to make it distinct, even though the plot tends to suffer as a result. On the other hand, the author seems to be updating fairly quickly now, so any readers who do enjoy the fic will get a lot of it.
*** Charles sending Lelouch to boot camp actually makes a lot of sense considering that a. Lelouch's mother was a common soldier herself, b. Lelouch isn't exactly a favourite among the nobility thus no one really gives a damn about him joining the army, and c. This in conjunction with his arranged marriage is Lelouch's "punishment". The author also addressed Lelouch capturing said fortress while Cornelia couldn't as Cornelia, though a fantastic general and soldier she is, is stubborn and narrow-minded, not often thinking outside the box.
*** Actually, they used [[spoiler: Von Hoffmans Shrieker-thingy to destroy the walls, which Cornelia obviously didn't know about.]]
*** How is it anything like Lelouch Of Britannia?
*** It isn't. It's much better.
**** Agreed.
*** @/AJC46: A great read one of the better code geass fics in the vein of the premise Lelouch Of Britannia the few OC present are well done and avoid a major pet peeve i have "standing out and overshadowing the official chars" especially Lelouch's arranged wife Abigail as of late has gotten some character development that makes her a more likable character in story at least for Lelouch also her interactions with C.C are just hilarious due to a early misunderstanding.
*** Word of warning, a FixFic this is ''not''; as compelling as this series is, it soon becomes apparent that Allora Gale's CG world is a [[CrapsackWorld crap sack one]] indeed, with Lelouch, Kallen, and others [[GoodIsNotNice even more ruthless]] than in canon, making much harsher choices that often have dire consequences. Even minor actions can lead to tragic results down the road, as underlined in the [[http://www.fanfiction.net/r/6175861/75/1/ latest chapter]] as of this writing. At the moment, a DownerEnding would appear to a ForegoneConclusion for this series.
** It's had its own [[Fanfic/{{Dauntless}} trope page]] for awhile.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6354216/1/Changing_Course Changing Course]]'' by karndragon
* Recommended by azul120
* ''Synopsis'': AU from R2 Episode 19 What if someone had picked up Lelouch after the betrayal of the Black Knights and changed the course of his destiny with the help from those he would have never expected.
[=[[reviews:Changing Course]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6015275/1/Code_Geass_Light_in_the_Darkness Code Geass: Light in the Darkness]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1967287/Sdebeli Sdebeli]]
* Recommended by: @/UncloudedTJ, [=GrieverVIII=]
* ''Synopsis'': Like always, it is the split-second decisions we make under pressure that have the greatest of consequences. Given a choice between seeing his beloved sister die and saving her at cost of himself, Lelouch vi Britannia made the obvious decision.
[=[[reviews:Code Geass: Light in the Darkness]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4586845/1/The_Sum_of_Our_Choices The Sum of Our Choices]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/288039/Juubi_K Juubi-K]]
* Recommended by: [=NotJMKeynes=]
* ''Synopsis'': AU. The Black Rebellion has succeeded, and Japan is free. Lelouch Lamperouge thought being Zero the resistance leader was tough. Now, as Zero the statesman, he must rebuild Japan, keep the EU in the war, and keep his personal life under control.
[=[[reviews:The Sum of Our Choices]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6866951/1/Tropicana_Slices Tropicana Slices]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1515085/Nightsmoke Nightsmoke]]
* Recommended by @/{{Moberemk}}
* ''Synopsis'': After the fall of the 99th Emperor and one summer nursing a cold, Jeremiah stays home sick from Villetta's wedding. Introspective character study of Jeremiah as he stops to think about how two years have changed him.
[=[[reviews:Tropicana Slices]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6002973/1/ Armed Resistance]]'' by [=SixTwoSixFour=]
* Recommended by Lustheron, @/UncloudedTJ, Kazeto
* ''Synopsis'': Lelouch, long-lost prince, has been plotting his revenge on Britannia for years. But he's slowly realizing that his excuse for fighting has become more than just an excuse. Between his old anger and new purpose, which will he follow? AU, first person.
* ''Comments'': A For Want of A Nail fic where Lelouch is far angrier than Canon. The reason for this is [[spoiler: Nunnally died 4 years prior to the series start.]] Things are different rather early on but the story doesn't really diverge from the series until after Narita. An interesting divergance is that [[spoiler: Shirley joins the Black Knights as their chief interrogator India Foxtrot and Rivalz is immune to Mao's Geass due to always thinking two things at once.]]
** This Troper personally found it to rapidly devolve into a sue fic. Then again, i couldn't even force myself past chapter 8 so maybe it got better.
** It does give that vibe early on but the various problems Lelouch runs into make this Troper think the story averts becoming a Sue Fic. Such problems include [[spoiler: dealing with a rebellion within the Black Knights much earlier than canon]] and finding out a throw away command from the first few chapters comes back to bite him when [[spoiler: an organization called The Circle is started devoted to killing all members of the royal family, at any cost. Including Euphemia being shot several times and gassing the JLF base after they capture Cornelia.]]
** @/UncloudedTJ: I agree with the above comment. It shakes things up decently enough that it has its own flavor without it being a fixer Sue.
** Kazeto: A very good story in my opinion. Lelouch does appear to be becoming a Sue early on, but it is quickly stopped from happening. And there is a healthy share of both humour (Lloyd's hand, for example), action (the swordfight) and drama, most of it being natural conclusion of the events presented. Some things and rules concerning Geass had also been changed, but it still makes more sense than what R2 tried to do with it, and other than the Geass Runaway of [[spoiler:India Foxtrot]], it doesn't take any weird directions. Lelouch's anger also subsides as his hate towards Charles becomes a secondary motivation for leading the rebellion and he genuinely starts taking care of his men (as compared to {{Canon}}, where he was getting crazier over time). Currently being rewritten as the author decided that the reliance on knightmare frames as superior weapons in-universe doesn't make much sense.
*** His hate towards Charles was always a secondary motivation. His descent into madness? Yeah, that happened in canon, though that's a different topic.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6933819/1/ Passion]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2168584/firelordzuko firelordzuko]]
* Recommended by WhatMeme
* ''Synopsis'': Lelouch naturally is quite shocked when he finds himself in the Desert of Negev, 30 AD, after Zero Requiem. And why does that obscure preacher get the easy job - taking care of Nunnally - and Lelouch is going to get crucified in his place? Might offend.
* ''Comments'': Lelouch and Jesus switch places. Pure, unadulterated crack. The ficdom needs more of this.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5171622/1/ From_The_Ashes]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/737643/Tobi_Tortue Tobi Tortue]]
* Recommended by WhatMeme
* ''Synopsis'': 1200 years after the end of Britannia's Golden Age, history and archeology student Phoenix Zero studies abroad in Eastern America, exploring the long-lost Royal Britannian Cemetery. What he uncovers is only the beginning of the adventure.
* ''Comments'': Not sure what to say, other than I heartily recommend this.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7147873/1/Windhover Windhover]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/427150/muckraker Muckraker]]
* Recommended by @/{{Moberemk}}
* ''Synopsis'': Suzaku spends his days in opaque misery and his own brand of self-destruction. Somewhat unfortunately for him, Gino is not easily deterred. References to R2 Picture Drama 0.56 and the Rounds-themed light novel. Emotional constipation. Par for the course.
* ''Comments'': Seriously nice exploration of Gino and Suzaku's relationship. Well worth a read.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7185265/1/Code_Geass_Lelouch_of_the_Awesomeness Code Geass: Lelouch of the Awesomeness]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/19528/Keith_Fraser Keith Fraser]]
* Recommended by OracleSeven, delax
* ''Synopsis'': Lelouch Lamperouge, genius, warrior, leader, lover, and all-around badass goes through his morning workout routine, inspects his vast collection of hi-tech weaponry and greets his many girlfriends. Parody of common fanfiction cliches.
* ''Comments'': ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin. This is a great little story that does not take itself seriously at ALL.
** Interesting, in that most of Fraser's stories are well thought out variations of proper canon, mostly stressing variations of Nunnally's involvement, if not [[TookALevelInBadass shifting the spotlight]] onto her.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4617356/1/bPizza_b_bDelivery_b_is_bSerious_b_Buisness# Pizza Delivery is Serious Buisness]]'' by sasahara17
* recommended by ChaoticNovelist, @/{{Electroninja}}
* ''Synopsis'': In which Suzaku Kurugi learns the hard way that pizza delivery is serious business.
* ''Comments'': You know how much Pizza Hut promotion is in Code Geass? This fic takes that concept and makes a mock epic. There is just enough plausibility to make you think it could happen. Its hilarious.
** Perhaps the most hilarious Code Geass story this troper has ever read. Just the thought of using Knightmare Frames to deliver pizza cracks this troper up.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7148252/1/The_First_Servant The First Servant]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2168584/firelordzuko firelordzuko]]
* Recommended by msqm Arcvalons
* ''Synopsis'': Faramond vi Britannia - the Crown Prince of the Britannian Empire, son of a mother and no father. Being restrained by his uncle's methods of education from his earliest wake moments, Faramond's only chance for freedom might be too grab Fortuna by her hair when a new, brutal war brings new opportunities. But also the secrets of the court weight at him: Who might be his father? What do the Knights of Rounds aim at? And what is that mysterious group around the Knight of One, Lord Gottwald? And then he encounters that mysterious, yet beautiful girl with the strange power - and just what is her connection to his possible father?
* ''Comments'': This NextGenFic, though originally in German, is among other things surprisingly well written and thought out. The chapters not only expound on and explore the implications of Zero Requiem (including an antagonist descended from [[NapoleonicWars the Duke of Wellington]] ironically trying to emulate Lelouch), but also give a more realistic (or at least plausibly grounded) take on the source material, showing the inner dynamics and tensions within Britannia. If there's a warning, it would have to be the heavy focus on politics and the eventual implication that Faramond is [[spoiler:[[BrotherSisterIncest Lelouch and Nunnally's lovechild]]]].
* I am loving it's realistic portrayal of the Code Geass world, and more importantly, of the post-Code Geass world. It's obvious the author has enough understanding of history to be able to portray this alternate history in a detailed and believable way.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6398573/1/bEuphemias_b_bBargain_b Euphemia's Bargain]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1702481/Kamentantei Kamentantei]]
* Recommended by Higurashiblood98
* ''Synopsis'': At the SAZ ceremony, Zero and Euphemia have a talk in private. Lelouch agrees to help Euphemia with her plan of building a better Japan, in exchange for coming out of hiding as a prince and returning to the Royal Family. He discovers that balancing out dealing with being a prince, helping the Japanese and being Zero are not working out too well and learns that Euphemia's naive dreams may come at a high cost.
* ''Comments'': This story is quite well-done. I read over it and the author makes a good habit of updating it around every month and there is an interesting plot twist in each chapter. Already it has 72 reviews and it seems the number will keep on growing.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6460093/1/Code_Geass_Tertio_Bello Code Geass Tertio Bello]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1129588/BlindDestiny BlindDestiny]]
* Recommended by Higurashiblood98
* ''Synopsis'': One year after the Zero Requiem, Jeremiah Gottwald's Geass Canceller accidentally affects Schneizel and eliminates the effects of Lelouch's geass, causing the madman to run amok. Meanwhile, Viceroy Nunnally is troubled by her brother's disappearance. Lelouch has awakened in a mysterious place and his geass is gone. Everyone else believes him to be dead, but it seems the world still needs him anyway.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5759134/1/Ten_Ironys Ten Ironys]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2069465/LatheJoiye Lathe Joiye]]
* Recommended by Lustheron
* ''Synopsis'': In which the Black Knights opposes to Lelouch, and C.C. writes this list of ironies. In memorium to Lelouch.
* Comments: A short drabble that nonetheless manages to be quite the TearJerker.
** Icsifil: It's really short.

''[[http://http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6389304/1/Code-Geass-Awesome-of-the-Rebellion Code Geass: Awesome of the Rebellion]]'' by [[http://http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2568967/Suirahpla Suirahpla]]
* Recommended by RipAndTear666
* ''Synopsis'': AU where Lelouch has a half-brother named Awesome, who is almost exactly like him only better in every way. Loosely follows the same storyline as the original series.
* Comments: Sues everywhere, logical fallacies and plot holes so big you could fit a knightmare frame through them, awful grammar, beyond absurd actions sequences, massive character derailment. Overall, [[SoBadItsGood utterly hilarious above all else.]]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7690232/1/Death-Wish Death Wish]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/3489475/GBlackwell GBlackwell]]
* Recommended by firelordzuko
* ''Synopsis'': Post R2. A splash of blood. A Demon King dethroned by a masked knight. It should have ended there: the scripted end to his play. Yet life someone stubbornly refused to let go, and the Demon became immortal, shut away from the light and wanting only to die. He has one more chance to end it all... too bad he ends making his contrast with a pacifist who insists she won't kill.
* ''Comments'': This fanfiction is, for one, exceptionally well-written, intriguing and (occasionally) hilarious. It's best point are the believable characters, though. There's not much else I can say beyond that, other than that I heartily recommend it.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7280932/1/Code-Geese-Lucia-of-the-Redecoration Code Geese]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1702481/Kamentantei Kamentantei]]
* Recommended by Higurashiblood98
* ''Synopsis'':A complete parody and satire of the Code Geass series. Everyone's roles are reversed, as well as their genders. Lelouch is now a girl named Lucia who is an anime-hating, kick-ass, no-holds barred tough girl. One day, she obtains the powers of the miraculous Geese and decides to form the group Cheerio and the Serial Bites in order to wage war against Briticisms and free Japan and the Elvens-er, Elevens. Er, whatever the heck they're called again.
* ''Comments'':This story is not for those who hate gender-benders, but for the most part, the jokes are well-timed and the characters are utterly hilarious in reversed positions. The best part by far has to be the names. For example, Lelouch Lamperouge is now Lucia Lamborghini....utter hilarity ensues. It's just melodramatic enough to be enjoyable, but at times it can become a little too weird. I highly recommend it.
** Tropers/RN452: I cannot recommend this fic. My problem is not the character's GenderBender, but the fact that the jokes are many times too forced and cringe-worthy, and the author is not sure about the status of the parody, it feels that is an IndecisiveParody, so I stopped reading at the third chapter. [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking And Lucia still keeps the "Lamperouge" name.]]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8410736/1/Code-Geass-Colorless-Memories Code-Geass-Colorless-Memories]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/4041432/NSBleach00 NSBleach00]]
* Recommended by romancechina88
* ''Synopsis'' : A story about Rai on a quest to regain the memories he has lost about himself. Story closely follows the anime Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion and the video game visual novel Code Geass: Lost Colors along with a few of the author's own twists added to the story as it progresses. Recently hit a wham chapter that leads to the story diverting from canon and from lost colors events to the authors own spin on both but staying true to the characters and the series as well
* ''tags'' action/adventure/supernatural
* has its own [[Fanfic/{{CodeGeassColorlessMemories}} trope page]]

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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5327665/1/Galtons_Children Galton's Children]]'' by @/{{LVDB}}
* Recommended by Tar Amandil, @/{{Guessmyname}}
* ''Synopsis'': An ElfenLied / CodeGeass CrossOver. Lelouch first met Lucy when they were ten years old--a meeting that he no longer remembers. He's remained in the royal family ever since. Seven years later, they meet again in Area Eleven just as Lelouch is about to launch his bid for the throne...
* ''Comments'': The author does a good job meshing the two plots together, although he (she?) focuses less on the rest of the cast (noticeably C.C.) than I'd like. Despite this, the chapters "written" by Lelouch are pretty good at imitating his thought process, and Lucy's MoodWhiplash from lovestruck teenage girl to sociopathic mass murderer are quite entertaining. R-1 just finished.
** @/{{Guessmyname}}: I sorta helped with this (ie idea-bouncing etc), so I wasn't sure if I could rec it, but it is GOOD.
** @/{{Comartemis}}: Snarky!Lelouch is the most hysterical viewpoint character I've ever had the pleasure of reading ("I'm not gay! I'm melodramatic!"), and the story would be a worthy read even if the characterization were its' only good point (and boy howdy is the characterization good! I actually started to ''like'' Clovis thanks to this fic!). Thankfully it isn't, but there are a few flaws as well. For one, the author doesn't recap many key events or backstory in CG, which makes it essential for those who've only seen Elfen Lied to brush up on ''at least'' R:1 if the story is to make any kind of sense. Second...[[spoiler: Orange-kun! ''[[KilledOffForReal Noooooo!!!]]'']]
*** [[spoiler:Don't give up hope! The Seigfried was stolen at the end of Chapter 22!]]
*** [[spoiler:Also, in chapter 23 we heard a VERY characteristic "ALL HAIL BRITANNIA!", accompanied by the Siegfried blowing stuff up all over the place. Yeah, I'd say he's alive.]]
**** [[spoiler:Is he really, though? I had hoped, at first (I mentioned ch. 22). But MY Orenji would never let his "ardor to serve Prince Lelouch" fade! D= This fic is truly on the cynical end of the scale! A true DarkFic!]]
**** Epic Spoilers ahead. you have been warned. [[spoiler: Hang on, things have taken a turn for the slightly-less-dark lately! Orange seems to have been serving the Not So Dead Nunnaly, who is acting in the interest of Lelouch's safety, thus somehow serving them both in equal measure! It may be throwing standard logic right out the window, but who cares? It's ''Jeremiah''! Logic never really seemed to work for him in any case.]]
** @/{{LVDB}}: Hey guys. I wasn't sure if I should put this here or not, but if you're interested, I created a TroperWorks page for Galton's Children [[OneOfUs in my section]] [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/TroperWorks/ptitleliurjb11 here]].

''Fanfic/OneAndOnlySon'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/288039/Juubi_K Juubi-K]]
* Recommended by: Steve the Corn Muffin, Cirexreview, papercut
* Status: Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Code Geass/Gundam 00 crossover. After the Kingdom of Krugis falls to Britannia in 2004 ATB, Knight of One Bismarck Waldstein adopts a young Soran Ibrahim (Setsuna F. Sei) as his son and rechristens him as Alexander B. Waldstein. As he grows into a young man, Alexander must deal with all the hazards and intrigue of Britannian court politics, war, the growing issue of terrorism and unrest in the far east, romance, and his own personal insecurites of being a foreigner raised in a society of bigoted elitists. Oh, and the other Gundam 00 characters are going to be in it, as well.
* ''Comments'': "One and Only Son" has a very professional feel to it. It's definitely the best Gundam 00/Code Geass crossover on FF.net so far. The writing is neat and meticulous, and Juubi-K has an absolutely perfect grip on the political situations of the various Areas. The story just recently finished up Alexander's early life, and will soon be dealing with the events of the show itself. How the presence of a determined, skilled KMF devicer who would have become the pilot of Gundam Exia and Gundam 00 in another time and place will influence the storyline has yet to be seen. But if the early chapters are any indication of what's to come, this is going to be a good one to keep watch on.
** [=McMaggot=]: Keep an eye out for every Gundam 00 fan's favorite red-haired, bearded sociopath.
** papercut: While a serious fic for the most part (Politics! Knightmares! Plots!), it does have its share of comedy. [[spoiler: Setsuna/Alexander x Luluko = freaking hilarious]]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7004039/1/Fate_Nightmare_Apatheia Fate: Nightmare Apatheia]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2924476/Heavy_Valor HeavyValor]]
* Recommended by @/{{ThePhilosopherKing}}, crazyeater, {{CptSparkles}}
* ''Synopsis'': “Welcome to Fate/Nightmare Apatheia. Welcome to the war.” A deceptively simple crossover between CodeGeass and FateStayNight. The Holy Grail War becomes the deciding element in Charles’s [[spoiler: and the Grail’s]] plans for {{Instrumentality}}, leading to a guaranteed GambitPileup revolving around Servants and Immortals. One of each falls into the hands of two Ashford Academy students, Servant Saber for Shirou Emiya and the Immortal C.C. for Lelouch Lamperouge. With both Servants and Immortals scattered throughout the world, the Holy Grail War is escalated to a global conflict, promising a new release to Angra Mainyu, All The World’s Evil.
* ''Comments'': Combining the worlds of the {{Nasuverse}} and Code Geass, F/NA takes the tried-and-true formula of simply mixing both works into the same story and turns it into something glorious. This fic starts both protagonist’s routes anew, and then proceeds to intertwine their paths seamlessly. Everything familiar about CG and F/SN is still present, and preserved to an exacting degree. However, the combination of both opens up the fic to a plethora of promising ideas. The hints of [[{{Magitek}} knightmare-magecraft combat]], [[BigBadassBattleSequence Servant battles on the scale of entire military operations]], and [[TookaLevelinBadass Immortal special forces]] are simply tantalizing for a military buff. Not to mention the excellent characterizations and interactions. Definitely one of [[SturgeonsLaw the 10% worth dying for]].
** crazyeater: The author has a habit of changing up the story with added content, which can throw the reader. It’s worthwhile, though, to look through the entire story every so often to see what changes were made. What really stands out in this fic is the character development due to the personal interactions of the added characters, such as [[spoiler: Saber’s debate with Lelouch]] (though which is added to which is sometimes hard to tell. This isn’t a bad thing. It’s pretty much the biggest sign of good crossover writing). The author captures each character’s personality to a T, with the possible exceptions of Suzaku, who (by {{Word of God}}) is a psychopath (which turns out to be a lot more logical than it seems, canon-wise) and Lloyd (who is admittedly difficult to capture well). Thus far, though, the breadth of the story and the depth of the characters make this fic an excellent read.
** Cpt. Sparkles: Some crossovers have the problem of being way too shallow - often, though two groups of characters and two worlds collide in a fanfiction, they remain so separate that it often seems as if the author had simply decided to tell two of the same story at once. Fate/Nightmare Apatheia is not one of these fanfictions. Apatheia tries, above all, to blend the Nasuverse world of magical politics and wars with the alternate history of the world, to the point that the resulting creation is almost a new universe in its own right. So far, HeavyValor has conveyed the nuances of each characters well (particularly through [[spoiler: the ideological debate between Saber and Lelouch]] that is noted by CrazyEater). Apatheia, while not the first of its kind, is facing the odds - the sheer incongruousness between a world that has been dominated by reason (Code Geass, where apparently they discovered railguns in the Renaissance) and one dominated by magic (the Nasuverse, where magic and faith dominate behind the scenes) provides a huge obstacle, one that thus far has been surmounted. The marriages between magic and mechas are often fraught with adultery, miscarriages and separation. It will be interesting to see how HeavyValor and Apatheia fare in their matchmaking.


''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5468071/1/FateGeass_The_Eden_Vital_War FateGeass: The Eden Vital War]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/51657/ AlfheimWanderer]]
* Recommended by @/{{Rivenscryr}}, Steve the Corn Muffin
* ''Synopsis'': Set in an altered CodeGeass universe with FateStayNight elements mixed into it, this fic tells the story of the most recent Eden Vital War, a ritual established to minimize damage in resolving disputes between Code-bearers with different visions for the future of the World of C, since the last dispute resulted in a world-spanning war that destroyed Atlantis and nearly caused {{The End Of The World As We Know It}}. But, as the cast of Code Geass isn't exactly known for following rules, V.V. decides to stack the deck by sealing away C.C. before the War in order to prevent her from stopping {{Instrumentality}}. C.C. does not take kindly to this, and upon her release during the Shinjuku Incident, appoints Lelouch as the 8th champion of the War - Avenger, the wielder of Absolute Retribution.
* ''Comments'': [=AlfheimWanderer=] has done a magnificent job of blending elements of the Nasuverse into the world of Code Geass, with the result a refreshingly unique story. From the change in Lelouch's geass from Absolute Obedience to Absolute Retribution (which will have interesting repercussions for his possible future as Zero), to the notion of Geass as a channel for the power of a greater archetype crystallized in the collective unconscious, from daily life at Ashford Academy to battles in mental worlds, what exists of the fic thus far stays true to the themes of Code Geass universe, but explores the characters on a more intensely personal scale, set against the tapestry woven from tantalizing bits of the world's mysterious past.
** Person With Many Aliases: I have no problem with admitting the level of writing is certainly at an acceptable level, and it makes for a good read. C.C.'s sheer badassitude and experience so far has taken the story down an non-stop {{Curb Stomp Battle}}, outwitting and nearly outgunning all of her opposition. I haven't finished the story quite yet, but at 32 chapters out of a finished 40... Again, I would say a good work for simple escapism and unwinding, but this is like "Military Exploits of [[StevenSeagal S.S.]]"
** [=StevetheCornMuffin=]: To put it simply, Lelouch being Avenger is absolutely perfect. That has to be the greatest concept for a plot point in a fanfic that I have ever read. Ever. I mean, the parallels between canon Lelouch and canon Avenger are so similar it's insane. If you are familar with Fate/hollow ataraxia, then the sybolism and parallels will not be missed. It's almost as if this crossover were fated to happen. The muses willed it so!

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5568102/1/Eternal_Geass_Moon_The_Garden_of_Sinners Eternal Geass Moon: The Garden of Sinners]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/51657/ AlfheimWanderer]]
* Recommended by [=StevetheCornMuffin=], @/{{Rivenscryr}}
* ''Synopsis'': This one is a crossover between Anime/CodeGeass and Literature/KaraNoKyoukai, in a world where hidden powers lie just beneath the surface, with a more comprehensive system of supernatural abilities replacing Geass - magecraft, psychic abilities, and even demonic abilities all drawn from the work of Kinoko Nasu's. In other words, its a Code Geass / {{Nasuverse}} fic, with the story of the Black Rebellion set against the backdrop of the Nasuverse itself. Characters from ''VisualNovel/{{Tsukihime}}'', ''VideoGame/{{Melty Blood}}'', and ''VisualNovel/{{FateStayNight}}'' as well as from KNK also appear in the story and have roles that affect the plot in some shape or form.
* ''Comments'': The story is a work-in-progress, but what's avaliable is well-written. The Holy Britannian Empire and Lelouch's allies are about evenly matched (even though the Empire has the advantage, what with being an Empire and all), and has some pretty good fight scenes so far. After all, a story with [[spoiler:Rolo being a Dead Apostle,]] Bradley being even more of a murderous git than he already is, [[spoiler:a cross-dressing Kaleidostick-possessed Lelouch proceeding to beat the crap out of formerly mentioned Bradley,]] Nero Chaos living up to his name, [[spoiler:Shiki/Sion shipping,]] and the seamless integration of Nasu-magic with Geass is pretty cool.
** @/{{Rivenscryr}}: Just to throw my two cents in, I'd have to say that Milly's role is pretty interesting as well, and the byplays between Lelouch and some of the more...sadistic characters in the Nasuverse are absolutely hysterical. Aside from that, the author captures the GreyAndGreyMorality of Code Geass quite well (something reflected in the characterization of both sides), C.C.'s interactions with Lelouch are amusing, to say the least, and the fight scenes are rather well done. Definitely worth taking a look at.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4705142/1/Zero_vs_Kira Zero vs Kira]]'' by [=CrossoverManiac=]
* Recommended by feral, @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Synopsis'': ''Manga/DeathNote'' {{Crossover}}, A Britannian world-breaching experiment brings Light Yagami to the Code Geass world. Now Light is out for Britannian blood... and Lelouch is jealous.
* ''Comments'': An ongoing series... (and though his plans are going well so far, it also seems that [[JerkassWoobie Light]] has also replaced Lelouch as the universe’s personal ButtMonkey while Lulu unknowingly reaps the benefits of the [[ButterflyOfDoom Butterfly Effect.]]) [[{{FanFic/ZeroVsKira}} Now with Tv tropes page.]]
** @/UncloudedTJ: It has promise to be a very interesting fic with how differently Kira and Zero handle events and seeing just who will win in the end has some definite potential.
* After a long hiatus, CrossoverManiac has returned and started a whole new CG crossover with... ''MyLittlePony''. Yes, you read that correctly. Despite sounding like [[CrackFic crack]] personified, the chapters so far present a transmogrified world that's [[CrapsaccharineWorld six of Crap Saccharine]] and half-dozen of SugarApocalypse.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5910693/1/Pokemon_Lelouch_of_the_Rebellion Pokemon: Lelouch of the Revolution]]'' by @/SamJaz
* Recommended by @/ArcVaranus
* ''Synopsis'': In a world where pokemon are used as the fulcrum of industry and warfare in liu of Knightmare Frames, one boy is given the power to strike back at the heart of the nation that betrayed him - the power of the King.
* ''Comments'': Relax - this isn't a crossover with the Pokemon anime, oh no. Rather, it's Code Geass set to a world that's a hybrid of the games and ''Manga/PokemonSpecial''. Sticks to CG canon mostly for the first few chapters, then the story finds it's feet and things really start to get crazy as the true scope of the setting is blasted wide open. Instead of Knightmare Frame battles, pokemon come into play as weapons of war, such as Suzaku becoming trainer of Mewtwo, aka 'Lancelot'. But that's just the beginning, and underneath it all is a conspiracy as the connection between the Power of the King, humanity and Pokemon seems much tighter bound than it first appears. Full of [[CrowningMomentOfAwesome awesome moments]], often when previously minor characters like Rivalz and Shirley TookALevelInBadass thanks to the setting, and a very deep look at just how [[NightmareFuel frightening these critters can get]] in the hands of a certain Brittanian prince... Which one, however, is the real question to ask. Epic, full of action and just plain fun to read.

''Fanfic/CodeGeass50KLelouchOfTheImperium'' by ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2198988/Soraga Soraga]]'' (Found [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5651315/1/Code_Geass_50k_Lelouch_of_the_Imperium here]])
* Recommended by R.G.
* ''Synopsis'': In the fifty-first millenium,the Imperium of Man is in the final stages of collapse. As the forces of Abaddon the Despoiler close in on Terra, humanity's final stronghold, their only hope is the Emperor's forgotten solders: the Black Knights.
* ''Comments'': I would like to recommend this fic to fans of ''[[FanFic/ShinjiAndWarhammer40K Shinji And Warhammer 40K]]''.I mean, let's face it, if Warhammer 40K can make somebody like Shinji into one hell of a leader, can you imagine Lelouch in his place?

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4204688/1/The_Chess_Match The Chess Match]]'' by anja-chan
* Recommended by Lekonar, Candelabra
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': ''Manga/DeathNote'' {{Crossover}}, After the Britannian Empire invades Japan in search of Kira, Light finds himself in the perfect position to find the true names of the Nobility: Ashford Academy. Enter Lelouch, a chessboard, and a clash of philosophy...
* ''Additional Info'': Code Geass/Death Note crossover. This is the best DN/CG I've seen. It updates very slowly, but the characters are very IC and the plot is clever and engaging.
* ''Comments'': Just great. "If the king doesn't lead, who will?" "God."

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6152561/1/JUSTICE JUSTICE]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/922715/Slayer_Anderson Slayer Anderson]]
* Recommended by @/{{Darksidevoid}}
* ''Synopsis'': Lelouch, Zero, chose to make a stand against injustice, tyranny, and oppression. He never really expected to have to take a stand against zombies, bio-weapons, or Old Ones...Uh-oh.
* ''Comments'': An absolutely magnificently written crossover with Franchise/ResidentEvil, CthulhuMythos, and NeonGenesisEvangelion. Currently at 7 chapters and counting. Point-of-view varies between characters, and each is incredibly well-written and ''mostly'' canon in characterization (there are perhaps a couple of exceptions, but for the most part they're spot-on). One of the best CodeGeass crossovers I've ever seen. I can't recommend it enough.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6437592/1/Hight_of_Power Hight of Power]]'' by Setsuna F. Satoru (''CodeGeass'', ''Manga/DeathNote'', ''MobileSuitGundam00'' {{Crossover}})
* Recommended by feral
* ''Synopsis'': '''Spoilers''' [[AlternateUniverseFic AU]], takes place after all three series. When Lelouch returns as a Code Bearer and encounters [[Manga/DeathNote a young man being chased down by the police in a warehouse district]] of Area 11 he knows his luck hasn't changed. Meanwhile [[MobileSuitGundam00 Setsuna and the rest of Celestial Being]] are watching the events unfold with keen interest.
[=[[reviews:HightOfPower]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6953451/1/Soul_Chess Soul Chess]]'' by Draconichero20 (''CodeGeass'', ''Manga/{{Bleach}}'' {{Crossover}})
* Recommended by Rock2161
* ''Synopsis'': After the Zero Requiem, Lelouch goes to the Rukongai. There he meets Gin and Rangiku, and shortly decides to become a soul reaper. The story follows Lelouch as he becomes a soul reaper and rises through the ranks. See [[SoulChess the trope page]] for more details.
** The author tends to update fairly regularly, and does so in chunks of two to three chapters in quick succession. Well paced and a great read.
** Agreed. Unlike most Bleach crossover fics this troper has read, the main character doesn't gain power absurdly quickly and become captain level within a couple decades. Any OC's are well done and manage to not take over the story. This troper teared up when Lelouch [[spoiler: read Homura's diary after she died avenging their captain.]] Lelouch proves to continue to be the [[MagnificentBastard Lel]][[JerkWithAHeartOfGold ouch]] we all know and love, particularly when he [[spoiler: finds out Mayuri has been torturing/experimenting on Nemu and geasses him to never harm her again.]]


''[[http://forums.spacebattles.com/showthread.php?t=199012 The War Of Kings]]'' by Pale Wolf
** Fanfiction.Net link is [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7317328/1/The_War_of_Kings here]].
* Recommended by @/{{Jiven}}
* Crossover with ''FateStayNight''
* ''Synopsis'': The Holy Grail War is taking place in Fuyuki at the same time Kallen's resistance is stealing CC. When Lelouch protected that purple-haired girl from the fighting between terrorists and Brittanians, he didn't think he will be able to seize an extraordinary opportunity. Lelouch, as Master of Lancer, will try to grasp this wish with his own hands and to destroy Britannia. And doing his level best to put some more 'war' in the Holy Grail War.
* ''Comments'': A newborn fan fiction who shows great promise. Some original flavor, good characterization, good use of drama, and really well-paced action.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6828265/1/Red_Geass Red Geass]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2159944/elarielf elarielf]]
* Recommended by Candelabra
* Crossover with ''TheMentalist''
* ''Synopsis'': The death of a person of unknown origin at Ashford Academy wouldn't normally warrent the Area Burreau of Investigation. But when the suspects are an Eleven in the military and his odd friend, Jane might be a little too good at his job for his own good.
* ''Comments'': You wouldn't think Code Geass would cross over well with a crime/drama show, but you'd be wrong. This is a very, very good piece of fanfic, and it works fine even if you've never seen The Mentalist (I enjoyed it despite never having even heard of Mentalist) - just as a good detectives fic in general.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5635832/1/Geass_Rider_Zero_Knight Geass Rider Zero Knight]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1141969/kyugan kyugan]]
* Recommended by: Tropers/LittleSerge
* Crossover with: ''Franchise/KamenRider''
* ''Synopsis'': Lelouch Lamperouge had grown bored of the humdrum cycle that had become his life. Little did he expect to be drawn into a world of combat and intrigue, which lurked just beyond the looking glass. Let's Ride.
* ''Comments'': Brought to us by the same author who gave us ''[[PeggySue Lelouch of the Second Chance]]'' (recommended above), this fic is a [[SturgeonsLaw surprisingly well-written]] crossover between ''CodeGeass'' and one of [[XMeetsY Zero's more obvious inspirations]], ''Franchise/KamenRider''. The plot seems to borrow a few ideas from the Manga adaptations of ''CodeGeass'', such as the lack of [[HumongousMecha Knightmare Frames]], Japanese students already being enrolled at Ashford Academy (both taken from the ''CodeGeass'' Manga), Lloyd meeting Suzaku at the Academy (inspired by ''Suzaku of the Counterattack'') and a more heavily armoured Zero (inspired by ''NightmareOfNunnally''). Notably, it's revealed early-on that [[spoiler: Zero is ''not'' Lelouch, rather, C.C. is (again, inspired by ''NightmareOfNunnally'', where C.C. was the source of the Zero Armour and could also take that form). Lelouch ends up gaining his own unique armour a few chapters in, however.]] Much like some of the {{Nasuverse}} crossovers recommended above, it is possible to read this fic with little-to-no knowledge of ''Franchise/KamenRider'', and still thoroughly enjoy it. Be warned that the story itself hasn't updated in a year. However, the same could be said of kyugan's other fic, which has received the occasional update, so both fics still could be alive.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7684422/1/Code-Geass-Kamina-of-the-Revolution Kamina of the Rebellion]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2328776/The-Infamous-Man The Infamous Man]]
* Recommended by Banchoking
* Crossover with: ''[[Anime/TengenToppaGurrenLagann Gurren Lagann]]''
* ''Synopsis'': After Kamina dies, he finds himself in the slums of Area Eleven. Takes place at the very start of the first season of Code Geass. I was skeptical at first, but this is easily one of if not THE best fanfics I've ever read. Characterization is perfect and Kamina's chaotic (insane) personality really spices up the normally dark and depressing world of Code Geass without ever leaving character or completely ruining the actual characters or events. If anything, he makes a good show BETTER! Read it if you love either series.

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[[folder:Shipping Fics]]
''Stories focused on the romantic relationships between the cast.''

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7180443/1/My_Mirror_Sword_and_Shield My Mirror, Sword and Shield]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1612854/spirithorse spirithorse]]
* Recommended by @/{{jarta}}, Aylis
* ''Pairing'': Suzaku/Lelouch
* ''Synopsis'': AU. Suzaku always knew that Lloyd was eccentric, but he never expected Lloyd to build a time machine, let alone one that worked. Nor did he expect to be transported eighteen years into the past and meet the infamous Demon King. Based on the movie Back to the Future.
* ''Comments'': One of the most cleverly written time travel fics I've ever read in any fandom. The plot and characters are well written and very intriguing. The relationship between Suzaku and Lelouch as knight and emperor, and the shifting POV of multiple characters are fascinating. The whole series can also be found ''[[http://archiveofourown.org/series/9678 here]]''

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4224821/1/ Slices of C.C.]]'' by Kiki Kayashi
* Recommended by Lee, @/{{Guessmyname}}, @/{{Darkaros}}
* ''Pairing(s)'': Lelouch/C.C.
* ''Synopsis'': Random stories involving C.C. and her interactions with other characters, particularly Lelouch, Nunally, and oddly Tamaki. Lelouch and Kallen slowly lose their minds.
* ''Comments'': Hilarious, and stays in character for the most part, Lelouch's ass staring aside. It's also complete, and the author had mentioned the possibility of an ''R2'' based sequel before, so let's cross our fingers.
** @/{{Guessmyname}}: Seconded. Simply put, a bored C.C. is hilarious (and very good at giving Lelouch aneurysms)

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4350466/1/The_Castaway_Prince The Castaway Prince]]'' by [=ClockMaker411=]
* ''Pairing'': Lelouch/Kallen
* ''Synopsis'': After coming to her rescue, Kallen is given a chance to show her feelings for Lelouch. How will that confession bear on his already tremulous relationship with C.C., who has, unbeknownst to him, claimed him for herself?
* ''Comments'': An excellent fic with spot-on characterization and a heartbreakingly beautiful story. It is a lemon fic, but the lemon is well-written and ties into the story. I highly recommend it.
** @/{{Electroninja}}: Seconded, big time. Even if you're not a fan of {{Lemon}} you should read this. Without a doubt, it was the most beautiful fanfic I've ever read. The final chapter will bring tears to your eyes.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4424606/6/Memories_of_the_Rebellion Memories Of The Rebellion]]'', by youngde
* Recommended by @/{{Rogue 7}}
* ''Pairing'': Lelouch/Kallen
* ''Synopsis'': Kallen, stuck in Britannian prison, reflects on her life and her relationship with Lelouch.
* ''Comments'': A well-written, honest look at Kallen's character, with particular emphasis placed on her relationship with Lelouch, all of which is well though out, well-written, and compelling. Written midway through the series, so later events are not mentioned.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4698557/1/The_Charlatans_of_Circumstance The Charlatans of Circumstance]]'' by [=LawliPop=]
* Recommended by Candelabra, @/KrisMahai, Eriyu, Aylis
* ''Pairing'': Lelouch/Suzaku
* ''Synopsis'': AU. Lelouch is tired of constantly being nagged by his mother about marriage, so he comes up with the perfect solution: pretend that he's already engaged! His only problem is that he doesn't want the woman to develop real feelings for him... Enter Suzaku, down on his luck and willing to do just about anything to get money to pay for his sickly cousin's medicine. Even wear a dress and pretend to be some rich jerk's fiance.
* ''Comments'': Funny, surprisingly in-character, and just all-around awesome. And Suzaku in a skirt is always a bonus.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4678033/1/Code_Geass_The_Game_of_Kings The Game of Kings]]'' by Lord Bear
* Recommended by Candelabra
* ''Pairing'': Lelouch/Kallen
* ''Synopsis'': After the events of Zero Requiem, Zero and the Black Knights are fighting bitterly against Schneizel -- and losing. What they need is a saviour, someone who can outwit Schneizel and restore morale with flare. But the only person who can do that is dead... isn't he?
* ''Comments'': Very well-planned, and an interesting take on an often-done idea. Unfortunately, he doesn't update for months at a time.
** @/{{Moberemk}}: It's interesting, yes, with twists to rival the series; but as it stands now it's been over a year since the last update, so I suspect it can be termed DeadFic by now.
** It got an update after 21 months so it might not be quite dead yet.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4775876/1/Other_Side_of_the_Revolving_Door Other Side of the Revolving Door]]'' by inconstant heart
* Recommended by Candelabra
* ''Pairing'': Lelouch/Kallen
* ''Synopsis'': Lelouch visits Kallen in prison before the completion of Zero Requiem. Oneshot.
* ''Comments'': Perfectly in-character, a very good look at what had become of their relationship throughout the series, and a believable reason for why Kallen caught on to the plan so quickly. Bittersweet.
** ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4567632/1/Its_In_the_Way_You_Remember It's In The Way You Remember]]'', a post-series fic by the same author is also quite good.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4847462/1/Primary_Gain Primary Gain]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1648159/anlaaria Anlaaria]]
* Recommended by Tensa-chan, @/KrisMahai, Drakyndra, Fluency, Eriyu, {{@/Ellamew}}
* ''Pairing'': Suzaku/Lelouch, among many others, some {{Slash}} and some not.
* ''Synopsis'': AU. Suzaku is an FBI agent with serious issues, serious denial and a death wish. It's Dr. Lamperouge's job to try to get him sorted out...but things get disrupted when Lelouch's past comes back to haunt him.
* ''Comments'': Well-written, believable, and will make you run through the whole gamut of human emotion.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5331767/1/Remix_Of_Your_Gods Remix of Your Gods]]''by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/584103/YamiPaladinofChaos YamiPaladinofChaos]]
* Recommended by chibiaries
* ''Pairing'':Lelouch/Shirley
* ''Synopsis'': A coming of age story tinted with tragedy and regret.
* ''Comments'': One of the best [=LuluShirley=] fics I have ever read. Short, but powerful, each sentence packs layers upon layers of emotion. Below are my favorite lines from the story:
->“I’ll…” Protect you. Love you. Pretty little lies he can whisper in her ear, and then dance away to burn the world and pretend he’s not a monster.
->“I will…” Hurt you. Break you. This is the truth.
->But the truth is ugly, and Lelouch has always preferred his lies, because he doesn’t know how else to live.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4609371/1/For_Two For Two]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1422962/Dear_Aerith Dear Aerith]]
* Recommended by Sycu
* ''Pairing'': Lelouch/Kallen
* ''Synopsis'': Post-Zero Requiem. Kallen is trying to live in the world Lelouch made with his death. A world he's not in anymore.
* ''Comments'': A very sad story, but at the same time it felt kind of hopeful(to me at least). The author's style of writing is unique, and it reminds me somewhat of a poem.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5317065/1/Ignore_The_Comedians Ignore The Comedians]]'' by [=YamiPaladinOfChaos=]
* Recommended by Marlee Cross, Drakyndra
* ''Pairing'': Lelouch/C.C.
* ''Summary'': Several months before Zero Requiem, C.C. forces Lelouch to marry her [[spoiler: so after he's dead, she can partake in the new widow's discount at Pizza Hut]].
* ''Commentary'': This one is very funny and features (in my opinion) one of the most hilarious exchanges of dialouge between Lelouch and Suzaku ever. Despite being mainly a humor fic, it does manage to be romantic (or at least, as romantic as a Lelouch/C.C. pairing could realistically get).

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4647700/1/The_Truth_Hurts The Truth Hurts]]'' by [=FireIceWindEarth=]
* Recommended by Marlee Cross
* ''Pairing'': [[spoiler: Lelouch/C.C.]]
* ''Summary'': While in an extremely bad mood, Lelouch stupidly attempts to geass C.C. and accidentally geasses himself instead. C.C. uses this to order Lelouch to tell everyone how he really feels about them. Hilarity ensues.
* ''Commentary'': This one is very funny. The best part probably being the 'character assessment sheets' Lelouch, as Zero, hand out to the Black Knights and their reactions to them (my personal favorites being Tamaki's and Xinge's).

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3519404/1/Now_Comes_the_Night Now Comes the Night]]'' by the Black Rose
* Recommended by Autumn Berry Bliss
* ''Pairing'': Suzaku/Euphemia
* ''Synopsis'': Set between episodes 11 and 12 of the first season, it focuses on the aftermath of Suzaku's traumatic flashback given to him by C.C., and Euphemia's caring of him, despite protests from those in charge around her, and even protesting from himself.
* ''Comments'': This is a well-written fic that manages to keep everyone very much in-character. It prominently features remnants of the C.C. flashback, introducing an inner conflict within Suzaku as he struggles to understand why Euphemia went out of her way to help "just a soldier." Great character development happens between the pair in a short two chapters.
** ''Note'': The link above leads to the lemon-free version on Fanfiction.net. However, the more mature version is highly recommended as well, if only so the tension in the story will build up to a more satisfactory ending: [[http://blissfulignorance.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=9585 the lemon version can be found here]].

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5203758/1/Higanbana Higanbana]]'' by [=teno-hikari=]
* Recommended by Nyan132
* ''Parings'': Ougi/Lelouch
* ''Synopsis'': The equinox flower symbolized bewitching, unluckiness, grief, parting, and death. Falling in love with an amnesiac Zero; Ohgi wonders if this is Mother Nature's way of teaching him that even the most inauspicious of her creations are still beautiful.
* ''Comments'': Absolutely Beautiful. Despite the crack pairing, this fic is one of the best I've read for this particular fandom. The characters are very IC even Amnesiac!Lelouch. This fic has me addicted to this particular pairing and leaves me wanting more at the end of each chapter.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5178708/1/ Blackmail Gone Wrong]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/643650/Neo_Diji Neo Diji]]
* Recommended by Eriyu, {{@/Ellamew}}
* ''Pairing'': Suzaku/Lelouch
* ''Synopsis'': The social implications of a Britannian dating an Eleven. Before there were consequences for it, there was their relationship itself. Being together seemed right—like moving into checkmate.
* ''Comments'': Very well-written, and very plotty.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4653085/1/ Forever, With You]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1631417/VirtualDraconium Virtual Draconium]]
* Recommended by Eriyu
* ''Pairing'': Suzaku/Lelouch
* ''Synopsis'': They thought Zero Requiem would be the end of their problems. However, due to unexpected events a considerable amount of time later, the two are brought together once more.
* ''Comments'': Again, very well-written, and very plotty.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4940205/1/ Just Like Magic!]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/729812/Vermillion_Lies Vermillion Lies]]
* Recommended by Eriyu
* ''Pairing'': Suzaku/Lelouch
* ''Synopsis'': Fairy tale AU. Suzaku is on a quest to rescue a princess from a tower, but accidentally goes to the wrong tower, and finds Lelouch instead.
* ''Comments'': Hilarious, well-written, and gets surprisingly emotional as it goes. The ending wasn't my favorite, but it's still amazing. There's also a spin-off here: ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5119941/1/Imitation_Magic Imitation Magic]]''.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4904160/1/ The Ghost in the Machine]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/906198/RobinRocks RobinRocks]]
* Recommended by Eriyu, {{@/Ellamew}}
* ''Pairing'': Suzaku/Lelouch
* ''Synopsis'': Lelouch can't let the world be and, likewise, Suzaku can't turn his back on his prince, no matter how much he wants to. The world might not be so easy to change this time around, however. Their enemy? Geass itself.
* ''Comments'': Sexy Suzalulu + brilliant plot = amazing fic.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4702171/1/ The_Dragon_that_Protected_the_Rose_Garden]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/275014/RukawaGF RukawaGF]]
* Recommended by WhatMeme
* ''Pairing'': Suzaku/Lelouch+Rolo+Gino
* ''Synopsis'': Six months after the ending of R1, Suzaku accidentally runs into Lelouch.
* ''Comments'': The interaction between Suzaku and amnesiac!Lelouch is a beautiful thing.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4391965/1/ 370_Days_In_A_Year]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/61224/Recode Recode]]
* Recommended by WhatMeme
* ''Pairing'': Suzaku/Lelouch
* ''Synopsis'': AU "On his bed by the window overlooking the invisible shadows of the sky or out in the garden bathed in sunshine, Lelouch vi Britannia counts the passing days… 320… 360… 365…"
* ''Comments'': In which Lelouch survives Zero Requiem and a good chunk of the rest of the cast wait for him to start speaking again. Better than I can explain, and with a sweet twist at the end.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7041041/1/Decayed Decayed]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2798239/Rex_Sun Rex_Sun]]
* Recommended by Candelabra
* ''Pairing'': Some Suzaku/Lelouch and Kaguya/Lelouch (and maybe a teeny hint of Euphemia/Lelouch?)
* ''Synopsis'': AU "Suzaku dies that day in Shinjuku, and Lelouch sets off on a different path: one that is destined to decay with time./ Alternate storyline. Gore. All pairings mild."
* ''Comments'': Very incharacter, clever, and very dark. The author does have a completed version up, which they have a link to in their profile, but this is apparently going to be the more polished version when it's done.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6978544/1/Blank_Slate Blank Slate]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/628040/rkemy rkemy]]
* Recommended by Candelabra, Aylis
* ''Pairing'': Suzaku/Lelouch
* ''Synopsis'': AU "This is what Suzaku wakes up to: a white ceiling, a dead princess, and no memories whatsoever. At rock bottom, he's trying to piece his life back together. And then there is this Lelouch guy who claims to be his boyfriend."
* ''Comments'': It's all from amnesiad-Suzaku's point of view, so far, which makes it very interesting as the reader watches him trying to piece together what his life was, and tries to piece together what parts of Lelouch's story are false at the same time.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4615481/1/A_Pizza_Hut_Ending A Pizza Hut Ending]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1016097/sasahara17 sasahara17]]
* Recommended by @/{{Electroninja}}
* ''Pairing'': Lelouch/Kallen
* ''Synopsis'': Ten years after the Zero-Requiem, Kallen meets a Pizza Hut delivery guy in Norway.
* ''Comments'': One of the funniest things I've ever read. Its definitely something of a CrackFic, but its an oddly plausible one. Besides, it made my inner {{Shipper}} smile.


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* ''Comments'': In-progress, but it looks to be pretty much the perfect FixFic for anyone who was irritated by the betrayal, and the subsequent events, including the Zero Requiem. Lelouch is saved by someone who informs him that Nunnally is still alive, a game changer in two very crucial regards: Lelouch begins to come back from the brink of despair with her at his side again, and is able to keep her from being used as a pawn by Schneizel. One very satisfying CrowningMomentOfAwesome: when Villetta attempts to strike up a conversation with Kallen after the betrayal, the latter her gives a very satisfying ShutUpHannibal, just knowing that she didn't really care about the truth. And more importantly, Lelouch finally gets to come clean with Nunnally and Kallen, and the core Black Knights are called out on the MoralDissonance regarding the betrayal. Some people may not be satisfied by some of the contempt Suzaku is treated with and how he has become a bit of a third wheel, or the apparent flanderization of Tohdoh and Chiba. Not to mention that the prominent OC, Jinta Kuromaki, has already been tagged a FixerSue on a few occasions. Still, not enough to detract from the insightful points made here.

* ''Comments'': Lelouch arrived earlier to the scene of his mother's murder and managed to protect Nunnally from harm, instead being blinded himself. Now fast forward to Area 11 where a healthy Nunnally and a blind, but athletic Lelouch, find themselves at the start of the canon events. Wonderful twists and turns and shocking developments from the get go. Especially nice to see no bashing and realistic character development.
** The writing starts out kind of rough but gets a lot better as it goes along. The story is very interesting and everyone is in character. However, It does have two annoying problems. One is that Lelouch skirts the line between MartyStu and BoringInvincibleHero. The closest he's come to loosing was his first battle against Cornelia and that was a draw in his favor. The other is that Suzaku is horribly [[TheWorfEffect worfed]]. Every fight he has been in has resulted in him either loosing badly or being useless.[[spoiler:Nunnally in a sutherland literately destroyed the Lancelot in his first appearance.]] There truly is no bashing though.

* ''Synopsis'': AU. The Black Rebellion has succeeded, and Japan is free. Lelouch Lamperouge thought being Zero the resistance leader was tough. Now, as Zero the statesman, he must rebuild Japan, keep the EU in the war, and keep his personal life under control
* ''Comments'': A very-well written AU, where the Black Rebellion succesfully gained independence for Japan. In the first chapters, much attention is given to the political game that happens inside Japan and also expands considerably the role of the European Ultra-Union, giving them technology enough to stand against Brittania (also, Brittania suffers from much more internal problems than in the actual series) and a champion, Magnus Constantine (though, not an {{Expy}} of Xing-ke) and the role of the Japanese division of the EU, but quickly gets action-y in the [[spoiler: Battle of Brussels]]. The main pairing is Lelouch/Kallen (an excellent execution, in this troper's opinion) and OC/OC. Recently, reached its WHAMEpisode, where the OC Faramond u Brittania, nephew of Lelouch, son of Odysseus is [[spoiler: revealed to be the Messiah, according to Emperor Charles' plan]].

* ''Comments'': A great Jeremiah introspective with some fascinating bits of the post-R2 world to boot. It's a very well-done oneshot, especially for fans of Jeremiah.

* ''Commentary'': Not much I can say about this fic, except it is written very well, and nearly everyone is in character [[spoiler:(especially C.C.)]].

* ''Commentary'': As a whole, this is a well-written, believable fic. The majority of the characters are in character, with some exceptions being Shirley (who the author turns into even more of TheScrappy , likely to annoy a number of people). There are several OC 's, mainly Geass users, and there are a couple divergences from canon not caused by the initial change (such as [[spoiler: Nina having a Geass]]). Kallen, Euphemia, and Nunnally all get a significant amount more attention than in canon, all being characterized accurately and getting a number of awesome moments. Nunnally is quite a lot less naive in this than she seems in canon, but otherwise is the same. The scenes with Euphie and Lelouch a/o Nunnally are nice also. In addition, there are quite a lot of [[CrowningMomentOfFunny hilarious moments]], IMO.
** Note: this hasn't been updated in a long while, and may be a DeadFic. But, who knows, if any of you read and review it, it might (hopefully) encourage the author to continue...

* ''Comments'': The description is so intricate it almost hurts me. This is Lelouch's body before [[spoiler: CC steals it]]. ''His beautiful violet eyes were closed and with his eyelashes brushing his cheekbones, she marveled at how peaceful he looked in death even with a sickly grey that painted his skin.'' I like how it covers the suicidal-ness of Lelouch before [[spoiler: he killed himself]]. Makes me see him in a whole different light. I also like how it talks about what everyone thought about CC being at his side....
* ''Comments'': The author does a good job with flashbacks, and they make the characters seem real. I kind of had to have a dictionary on hand though.

* ''Coments'': Currently in-progress. A worthwhile read that shows just how difficult life is for Mao. Brilliantly conceptualizes the actions Mao must have taken in order to reach the point he did in the series, as well as fleshing out his character with an assortment of interesting and original details. Flashbacks to C.C. so far are written in a touching, romantic flavor, which might be a turn off to some. A few chapters have also been a bit slow as they are designed to set up for what comes later. Plenty of humor, action and angst though.
** @/{{Murex}}: This is a well-written and very enjoyable fanfic. Recommended, if only because it makes Mao an even more sympathetic character without turning him into a DracoInLeatherPants. Occasional grammatical errors, and it sometimes uses songs from other anime in the story [[hottip:* :(C.C.'s lullaby to Mao is one of Lacus Clyne's songs from GundamSeed, for example)]], if that bugs you.
** @/RainehDaze Also, the author has a habit of responding to reviews [[hottip:*: I think I've had a reply every time since I started reading]] in the Author Notes, if ''that'' bothers you. Also, the chapter where Mao falls asleep and starts dreaming is [[CrowningMomentOfFunny absolutely hilarious.]]

* ''Synopsis'': "What would you give up for power?" "Anything." "Your existance as a human being?" "Yes." C.C. is not a simple immortal, but a vampire. What will change if Lelouch was no longer human when he rose up against the Empire and his father? Probably a harem
* ''Comments'': A surprisingly good story, with Lelouch becoming a vampire. Unlike most cases, he isn't automatically great, as the transformation takes time and a lot of nutritiants. Watching Lelouch deal with his new desires for blood and sex, drinking lots of milk so he doesn't suffer growing pains and being forced to excrcise or get stuff in a underdeveloped body for eternity are the highlights of the story.

* ''Comments'': An intriguing AU, to be sure. Worth a read or two.

[=[[reviews: Code Geass: The Iron Prince]]=]

* ''Comments'': Despite having a generic premise for a protagonist, (Hell, he even does the maniacal laugh in the latest chapter), this is a decently well written story with rather believable and humorous interactions between Richilieu and O.O. The plot, with Chapter Three, seems to be picking up, so the Synopsis may change.

* ''Commentary:'' As I said before, the story is really just getting started, but the first few chapters are really well done and the characterizations of Cornelia and Lelouch are quite good indeed. Just a small warning, there is a little bit of femslash between [[spoiler: Cornelia and Marianne]] but nothing major.

* ''Commentary'': This is a very interesting AU fic. The scenes between Lelouch and V.V. are fun to read, V.V. himself is characterized quite well. The only major downside being that so far, there has been only one short appearance by C.C., however the way things are going, she may very well come back into the story very soon.

* ''Commentary'': One of my absolute favorites. The story moves along nicely and the author has even managed to work Zero into the plot, albeit with some differences. Pairingwise, it'll probably end up either Lelouch/C.C. or Lelouch/Kallen, at the moment though there are no pairings.
** Misticsan: It's a fast paced fic and it falls short of descriptions. However, I have to praise the author for sticking to the original plot without compromising the premise, keeping everyone in character and using minor canon characters instead of creating new ones. There is also a good deal of humor, like the first season of the anime.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8778152/1/Zero-s-Requiem Zero's Requiem]] by Serocco.

** @/{{Sikon}}: Per my principles, I closed the browser window immediately upon noticing the word "pairing" in the description, but I did read the first four chapters before noticing that. I liked it, and I especially enjoyed seeing Lelouch struggle and be a formidable strategist even without his Geass. I'm also pleased at the author's decision to give Suzaku an original (and interesting) Geass instead of just copying Lelouch's.
** The Tamborine Man: Supporting the recommendation. It has good plotting and characterization. Also, any slash is relegated to subtext.
** templar627: the story is somewhat good in the beginning but as it progress it seems to fall apart at the seams and new points are introduced leading to things like [[spoiler: Suzaku is a super secret japanese geass user trained in china who Marriane saves but because of that she is killed by V.V. it just goes downhill from there.]]

* ''Comments'': An incredibly good portrayal of Suzaku directly after the end of Season One, captures his character very well. Will send shivers down your spine.

* ''Comments'': Beautiful writing style, lovely imagery, and will break your heart. After the first read-through you will want to go right back to the beginning and reread it just to make sure you didn't miss anything. It's also incredibly long.

* ''Comments'': An ongoing fanfic focusing on Suzaku as Zero, and attempting to "realisically" portray the aftermath of Lelouch's death instead of settling for the HappilyEverAfter of the series. Really well-written and in-character.

* Comments:

* ''Comments'': Though never guaranteed to get another story due to it's nature as a bunch of random one shot stuff, it's worth it for every chapter being at once a CrowningMomentOfAwesome and CrowningMomentOfFunny. Note that the first and third have some Lelouch/Milly, but it's not the focus of the fic by any means.

* ''Comments'': While the fic certainly has some memorable moments [[spoiler: like Lelouch taking up farmwork to become an ass-kicking machine,]] one can't help but notice that the author sometimes inserts story elements that just simply didn't exist before [[spoiler:like Milly and Cornelia getting engaged and married to (respectively) Rivalz and Guilford (who was apparently the Straightgay God's frat brother.]] Other than that, it's a fine fic, and this troper encourages giving it a whirl (you'll get the pun if you read it).

* ''Comments'': A good fanfiction, with an interesting situation presented, an overall good fic, with interesting twists, [[spoiler: Clovis once he sees what a magnificent bastard Lelouch is and just how much difference there is between the two of them decides to kill himself rather then face the emperor's wrath when it comes to weaklings, Kallen is recruited by the JLF, she hates Zero but is seemingly falling for Lelouch, Chiba and Todoh get tangled in a complicated situation ,Suzaku, Jereian, Villeta and Kewell are Lelouch's subordinates, etc]].
** ''Disclaimer'': Just a word of warning, but this fanfic really badly needs an editor or Beta Reader, as there are a lot of very frequent spelling and grammatical mistakes. It also consistently refers to Gino as ''Gyno'', which provided me with a whole lot of [[{{Narm}} inappropriate amusement]].

* ''Comments'': Awesome story, and the second-longest ''Code Geass'' fanfic out there right now. This is easily on par with Lelouch of Britannia for quality and complexity, and while some characters do get ignored at times the plot itself is impeccable.

* ''Comments'': Great prose and writing style, conveys emotion wonderfully, everybody's in character, and in general, very touching. Keep in mind while reading that this was written after turn 18, and contains spoilers; however, this was written before certain revelations.

* has its own trope page [[Fanfic/{{CodeGeassColorlessMemories}} trope page]]

* Recommended by msq
* ''Synopsis'': Faramond vi Britannia - son of a mother and no father. Long restrained by his uncle, when in the wake of a bloody civil war he is sent to Lord Gottwald's plantation, a brave new world of dark secrets, love, betrayal and masks is opened to him...

* ''Synopsis'': In a ForWantOfANail story, Lelouch sticks around long enough at the finale of season one to make ensure the Black Knights victory before going after Nunnally. This has unfortunate implications as Schneizel orders the activation of Operation Nero, the detonation of all Sakuradite deposits due to the Black Knights' impending victory. Japan is virtually destroyed as a result and Lelouch is captured and has his memories altered by the Emperor. Five years later, Lelouch is a brilliant general leading Brittania to victory against its enemies. But over the years, the remnants of the Black Knights have built up their strength in preparation for war with Brittania. All they need is a leader, and they know just where to find one.