So is everybody this lonely when they're in love?
They embrace a pain that's deeper than the shadows?
It's all to make us shine, I just know it...
I love you, I love you,
I gaze at you with my heart...
I believe in you, I believe in you,
even on the coldest of nights.
I call out to you with my tears,
but I don't need any promises...
That's the precious strength you've given to me...
I have heard what happened.
Fanelia, As a fellow leader of men, I offer my sympathies...
...for the disaster that has befallen your country.
I thank you, Duke Freid.
We are already aware of Zaibach's activities.
For that reason, I have hurried back to our capital, Godashim.
However...
Allen!
It is shameful for a knight to abandon his country, no matter the reason!
To disobey the word of one's lord is treason!
Do you think that Freid has any use for such an immoral ruffian?
Wait! Allen and his companions risked their lives for our country!
They discovered their Doppelganger! They fought off their scouts!
Silence! You're far too young to offer advice!
Your actions may very well lead to our destruction!
Wait!
Princess Millerna...
Millerna?
Princess, I will speak with you later.
Please forgive my interruption, Brother.
No, I don't have the right to call you that anymore.
I have abandoned my country, as well.
Majesty, Zaibach's actions are sheer madness.
They intend to plunge all of Gaea into the chaos of war.
They will not stop with just Fanelia.
What's more, their next target is Freid!
It's unfortunate, but Father... no, King Aston... intends to do nothing.
He says it is in Asturia's best interest.
But when all of Gaea has fallen under Zaibach's control,
will Asturia alone be left in peace?
To prevent this, Allen... Allen Schezar came alone to Freid.
Duke, please see it in your heart to forgive Allen!
Princess Millerna...
You've been raised well. You are wise and magnanimous.
Asturia has produced a fine princess.
Allen! Will you join my soldiers and fight Zaibach at our side?
I place my life in your hands, Majesty.
I like that bold look in your eye.
I expect nothing but the best from you!
Yes, Majesty.
That's Chid's father...?
A girl from the Mystic Moon?
Yes. She seems to have seen through our Guymelefs' Stealth Cloaks,
pointing out their location.
Reports also say that she guides the dragon by predicting the future.
Magnificent.
Lord?
This power that can confound my Destiny Prognostication Engine...
I want to see it!
Yes, Lord.
Earth...
I remember it from so long ago...
Good, your wound is closing up.
Allen, I don't care about Asturia or Freid.
Just so long as you're safe.
What'cha doin'?
N-Nothing!
Allen! Has Hitomi been by here?
No, I haven't seen her.
Oh. Sorry I bothered you.
I can't take it anymore! Why? Why do I keep seeing it?
I could never get bored, watching you.
You could never understand how I feel.
"Oh, I can't take it anymore! Why? Why do I keep seeing it?"
"Why, oh why?"
Aw, you're no fun... Lord Van wants to see you!
Damn, this thing's a mess! You're too rough on this sword, yer Majesty!
Really?
Yeah! Now, Scherazade's sword ain't got a scratch on it!
Well excuse me! I'm not as good with a sword as Allen is, okay?
Now you're just bein' snarky, yer Majesty.
He's lying. The Commander's sword has a few nicks in it.
Not as many as yours, though.
Lord Van!
Hitomi!
You wanted to see me?
Yeah. I need your help.
Oh, I don't want you to go into battle or anything.
You can see the future and sense where invisible targets are.
I was hoping you could use that power to tell us what direction...
...Zaibach's going to attack from.
Hey, that's a great idea!
If it works, we may be able to scatter them before they can attack.
Yeah, the little lady'd be like our goddess of victory!
No.
No way.
Hitomi?
I won't. I don't want to see it.
Don't use me like I'm some tool.
On Earth, I was just a normal girl...
My readings were just a little more accurate than other people's.
But since I came to Gaea,
they're so accurate it's scary, and I keep having horrible visions!
I...
Hitomi...
Stop counting on me!
Don't make me do any more readings!
Don't make me have those horrible visions!
Please!
Hitomi!
What's with her?
Do a reading for me, Hitomi! Do my boyfriend and I belong together?
No way! Me first! Right, Hitomi?
When should I tell him I like him?
Your predictions almost always come true, Hitomi!
I'm counting on you, Hitomi!
Fortune-telling was just a game...
So make it stop...
The predictions and the visions...
Make it stop.
Duke Freid...!
Princess Millerna?
What is this place?
It was a villa that Marlene used when she was alive.
I had this building she used before she came here as my wife...
...brought here and rebuilt.
Amazing! It's just like it used to be at the palace!
Yes. It's exactly the same.
Please feel free to use these rooms during your stay here.
I'm sure Marlene would have liked that.
Hm?
Hey, this is... I remember this...!
You're leaving, aren't you, Sister?
Millerna...
Princess Marlene. It's time.
Sister! Be happy!
Sister...
What's this?
Hitomi? Can't you sleep?
Prince Chid!
I feel like if I went to sleep now, I'd never wake up again.
Me too.
No matter how hard I try to sleep, I keep thinking about war,
and I can't stop shaking.
It's just like Father says. I don't have what it takes to be duke.
Stop counting on me!
I can never be like Father.
Mother wanted me to be a good ruler.
That's why she used to tell me stories about Allen.
But I... I'll never live up to Mother and Father's expectations.
Prince Chid...
You know, people have an amazing ability.
My grandmother told me about it.
You should keep thinking, "I wish I were..." or "I want to be...".
If you do, those wishes will come true.
Your wishes will come true?
It's true, don't you think?
If you keep thinking, "I wish I were...", you'll work towards that goal.
You'll try your hardest.
But if you tell yourself "It's hopeless," or "I can't do it,"
or "My dreams will never come true," that's what's going to happen.
If you wish hard enough, that wish will eventually reach the stars,
and they'll give you the last of their power.
The power of the stars...
I'll do a reading for you, Prince Chid! I'll ask the stars!
Tarot cards use the power of the stars to see the future.
I'll tell you your future, Prince Chid!
"Yellow, 34th moon..."
"Uncle Nueva brought me to see a tournament today."
I think he's worried that I spend too much time in my room,
but I'm not the least bit interested in fighting.
But there I saw a knight of Asturia, a young prodigy of the sword.
His name is Allen Schezar.
This is Marlene's diary?
"Green, 12th moon..."
The blonde youth has been named to the Knights Caeli.
In all of Asturia, only twelve knights at any one time may have that honor.
A "Knight of the Heavens". The name suits him perfectly.
He's received guard duty at the royal palace,
and so has left for the castle at Palas.
It looks like my hints to Father worked!
Oh, Sister...
Emperor.
Justice.
It's okay. You'll grow stronger and stronger, and everyone will help you.
Really?
The Wheel of Fortune...
You'll overcome a great trial in the future, and...
What? What was that?
What's the matter?
Nothing.
Red, 3rd moon. I have been betrothed to the Duke of Freid.
Why was I born into the royal house?
I like him. I'm in love with him.
This is the fate of knights and women born of the blood.
I love you so much, Allen.
Marlene and Allen were in love?
What?
Allen...?
It has to be. The child is the result of that night.
If I tell the Duke, what will he say?
He has only to count the days to...
But I can't hide this. I...
What's the matter, Hitomi?
I'm sorry, I lost my concentration.
I'll start over.
That card... The Inverted Empress...
Forbidden... love?
Then Chid is Allen and Marlene's...?
Magnificent.
The Four Demon Armies of Zaibach are amassed once again.
Yes, sir.
General Adelphos, I would be honored if you would give the order to begin.
Very well.
All ships are in formation!
Excellent.
The time has come!
The grace of the gods is with us! All forces, launch!
Army of Bronze! Forward!
Army of Iron! Launch!
Army of Silver! Launch!
Look at all those Guymelefs!
Majesty, the enemy has taken up positions in all four directions.
They number roughly 55,000. They also have some 10,000 Guymelefs.
That is far too many for a mere siege.
Voris, do you accept the duty of those who are born in Freid?
This is a fine day for what is written in the Book of Lions.
The Book of Lions?
Get to the palace gates! Hurry!
Lord Van!
Merle! Take care of Hitomi!
Lord Van...
Lord Van... Make it back alive...
Gaddes, take up position above the castle in the Crusade.
I'll head out in Scherezade.
Yes, sir!
Allen!
Princess Millerna?
Allen, there's something I'd like to ask you.
It's about Princess Marlene, isn't it?
It's true. Marlene and I were in love.
It was long before she was betrothed to Duke Freid.
Princess, Chid is probably our...
No! I don't want to hear it!
Chid is my son!
Brother...
Dragonslayers are in position!
Hold your position for the time being.
You will attack according to plan.
I know, Strategos.
Van...
Blue searchlights meet beyond the Moon...
Yeah, my angel who came flying down, who are you?
The doors of destiny are opening before us,
so let's just fall in love.
I won't let go of this moment that's making my heart flutter...
Don't stop baby!
Your mystic eyes are settin' me on fire,
your innocent smile breakin'me down...
You're the only one with that look in your eye.
An endless journey is beginning...
...with this unstoppable pounding in my heart,
and I wanna swoop down and take you with me!