I just finished
watching Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 this weekend. The ending was
very bittersweet that I actually became quite teary. I felt for Lelouch—that in
order to make way for peace he had to carry all the hate and lose his comrades’
faith in him. That his raison d’être, his world's centrepiece, had been turned
against him at some point. Though good for him that his ever beloved Nunally—and
even Kallen plus the other members of the black knights/resistance—came to
understand his actions and motives in the end. Well, at least he regained his
best friend, Kururugi Suzaku, back and he stayed and helped with putting the
plan into action.
I wonder how it was
for Suzaku that Lelouch had to die by his hands and vice versa.
Truly bittersweet.
What baffles me the most is how Nunally went against Lelouch.
I mean, I know that Lelouch isn't the typical nice guy—the crystal clear hero—but
why not try and talk with him without other people so she'd be able to truly
hear Lelouch out? They've been together since forever and she of all people
should give Lelouch her 100% trust and loyalty. Shirley and Rolo were able to (though
rolo is another issue).
What, horrifying much for Nunnally to discover that her
dearest brother who is always so caring and ideal turned out to be this manipulating
'terrorist' who wants to destroy and recreate the world? And all for her sake. I
guess that is quite the burden, especially since she never asked for it. All
she ever wanted and needed was to live her days happily and peacefully with
Lelouch by her side. But unfortunately for her, life’s a bitch. So it doesn’t
really turn out the way we want it to.
And so, I ask myself,
if I was the one in that position, what would have I done? Would I have trusted
my brother until the end as I've always have or would I have wavered? Will I
leave if I find out I'm just being used or would I have stayed as a pawn ‘til
the tragic end? They say that if you love someone, even when you do not really
understand them, you still remain by their side. But that is just one of the
many ways to show your love for someone. Another is to make them see that they
are mistaken and try to correct their ways. Thus I wonder, what path would I
have chosen? Where would my loyalty lie? Where would your loyalty lie?
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