@Halcyon: I believe that so far there is only one gum line for C.C. Putting that aside, you’re probably right about her, but there’s a good chance to see a scene where she “shields” Lelouch from harm…which wouldn’t be an issue under normal conditions but might change if there is a transfer of the Code at some point, referencing what Onion wrote above. There’s also the issue of how immortal bodies do against pseudo-nuclear weapons like FLEIJA/FREYA.

I’d agree that Kallen has a greater chance of dying, at least going by the preview and the current setup, but I’m hoping that it doesn’t parallel Shirley’s death that much, and that she gets to understand Lelouch despite her superficial killing intent. You could call all this cheap drama, and you would be right…but so what?

Something completely random or unexpected could still happen in either case though, of course.

I’m thinking Lulu’s final plan involves taking C.C.’s code to become immortal. Hence is ‘final gamble’ comment in the next episode preview.

Firstly, she’s immortal. In order for her to die Lelouch has to be the one to kill her.
Secondly, she hasn’t said either of her 2 quotes yet that has been listed in those bubblegum packages sold in Japan.
Thirdly, she’s the only character that has explicitly said she’d stay with Lelouch until the very end.

I think it’s much more likely that Kallen dies than C.C. Especially with the previews of the Gurren’s hand reaching out for Lelouch while Kallen has tears welling up in her eyes. That’s almost parallel to how Shirley died, imo (reaching out her hand for Lelouch).