Markus Kurokage

Markus Kurokage is the main protagonist of AZ24AJ's The New Black King Rises. He was the childhood friend of Lelouch vi Britannia. He also saved Euphemia from the gunshot inflicted by a sniper but unfortunately not Lelouch himself. Before dying, Lelouch handed over the title of Zero to Markus making him the Second Zero.
==Character History ==
Markus first appeared trying to revive Lelouch from the gunshot he received from Suzaku but was unsuccessful. Before dying however, Lelouch gave the title of Zero to Markus. After burying Lelouch and saying his goodbyes, C.C. arrives and laments on how late she was. Markus tried to comfort her and said her real name. They soon made promise to care for each other and help each other to complete Lelouch's goal. 
==Relationships==
===Lelouch vi Britannia===
Lelouch was like a brother-figure to Markus and they both cared for each other deeply. Markus was severely trying to revive Lelouch but no avail. In his last moments, Lelouch handed over the Zero title to Markus and fist-bumped him before dying of his wounds.
===C.C. ===
Markus and C.C. have a close relationship with each other from allies, friends, and later lovers.
===Euphemia li Britannia===
Markus and Euphemia have a close friendship relationship before getting close later on. Markus had befriended the pink haired princess when he first arrived in Japan and wanted to wander around which the white-haired teen did an d protected her from harm. He was also able to save her from a fatal sniper wound though it meant losing Lelouch in the process.
===Kallen Kozuki===
Markus and Kallen were childhood friends and later lovers after being in the Black Knights. Both enjoyed a good spar between each other with their Knightmares and hand-to-hand combat which their lessons become more heated down the road.
===Cornelia li Britannia===
Markus and Cornelia had a not so close relationship due to being on opposite sides but the white haired teen can tell that the purple-haired princess was far different from others and how much she cares about her younger sister. They later got close after the Black Rebellion and something else down the road.
=== Villetta Nu===
Markus was able to find Villetta when she lost her memories and helped her (similar how Lelouch helped C.C. in R2). Villetta would keep her memories of Markus taking care of her after she regained her memories and tried to piece together who is he & her feelings for him.
===Rakshata Chawla===
Markus and Rakshata have an interesting relationship as Markus took an interest in Rakshata's work, capturing her attention and always talking in an seductive tone with him. She admires Markus' mind and often teases him. Later on, the two could work on new Knightmares together. As the pair got closer, more heated moments happen between them. It was something that Rakshata always enjoys.
===Order of the Black Knights===
Now as Zero, Markus must lead the Black Knights and lead them towards Lelouch's goal, a kinder and gentler world for Nunnally.
=== Holy Britannian Empire===
Mixed and Markus would've to find out down the road that he needa to remove the head of the snake and rebuild it.
===Suzaku Kururugi ===
Markus once thought Suzaku was a friend but after he killed Lelouch, he wants revenge against him.
===V.V.===
Markus hates the brat and vows to kill him, one way for all the pain he caused him.
=== Knights of the Round===
A good number of them would respect Markus later on.
==Geass, Powers and Abilities==
===Geass===
*Seal of Absolute Knowledge and Wisdom: This rare Geass allows Markus the power to see the future, calculating and anticipating the events before they could happen. However, it's not a full time seeing Geass like a certain Knight of One as Markus has limits and can't see someone or more death cause of it.
===Abilities===
*Peak Human Condition: TBA
*Martial Arts & Hand-to-Hand Combat: TBA
*Master Swordsman: TBA
*Master Marksman: TBA
*Gadgetry & Weaponry: TBA
*Master Tactician & Genius-Level Intellect: TBA
*Field Medic & Medical Skills: Markus was able to revive Euphemia from a fatal gun wound.
*Knightmare Mastery: TBA
==Knightmare Frames==
#Muramasa
==Trivia==
TBA
==Other Sources ==
#https://www.wattpad.com/1119104206-the-new-black-king-rises-prologue-part-1
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