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 that you've given to me...
The horrible power of the dragon...
Folken, did you know of this?!
Did you know that the dragon would be the greatest obstacle...
...in the path of Zaibach's unification of Gaea?
Did you?!
Emperor Dornkirk's destiny machine has spoken:
The dragons shall gather together and descend upon us.
Indeed.
If the pull between the girl from the Mystic Moon and the dragon increases,
it will mean only chaos for our future.
To prevent such a future from coming to pass,
we must separate those two elements.
Merely separating them will accomplish nothing, Majesty!
I agree. We should attack with all our forces!
We can crush Escaflowne with no trouble at all!
Majesty! Give us the word to attack!
That won't be necessary.
Rather than stirring up matters,
we need only apply another gravity on the girl from the Mystic Moon.
Another gravity?
Yes. That power which draws a man and a woman.
To give it a name--
Cheers!
It's been three weeks since we escaped from Zaibach.
We've finally made it back to Asturia.
It seems the crew of the Crusade had the same idea.
And so, we've been safely reunited, but...
Lord Van...!
What?! You're getting married?!
You and Millerna are getting married, Dryden?
She's finally seen my worth.
You think it's funny? Personally, I think I'd make a good king.
With Asturia's power and my money, Zaibach can't touch us.
Wars aren't always won with strength.
You've gotta use what's up here.
That won't matter to them.
What they're after is the destruction of Gaea.
How is your becoming king going to stop them?
Thanks for the vote of confidence.
They were engaged to begin with.
It's only natural that Dryden become successor to Asturia's royal family.
Furthermore, we'll even let bygones be bygones in regards to your crimes.
Crimes?
The crimes of Allen's rebellion against his country,
and your attack against Zaibach, one of our allies.
You're kidding...!
And after Millerna left, our father was so worried that he fell ill.
It was because you took Millerna with you.
Princess Eries...
Sister!
That's enough.
Millerna!
Millerna?
May I offer my congratulations on your wedding, Princess Millerna?
How about this dress?
Or do you think you'd look better in something with more frills, Hitomi?
It's not the dress I'm worried about...
It's the wedding.
It's okay. He's rich and smart,
and handsome, too.
I know that Dryden will make me happy.
Allen!
That's a lie!
Everyone's being too mature about it!
How can you get married, lying to yourself about your feelings?
Don't you think that's unfair to Dryden?
Don't give up on Allen!
If you do, you'll regret it for the rest of your life!
But if Dryden and Millerna get married, then Allen would be...
What am I saying?
You're such a child.
I'm sorry.
Say, could you do a reading of my future for me?
Your future?
I'm not so sure anymore. I'm not sure that I'm doing the right thing.
When I see that look on your face, I'm not sure anymore.
Millerna...
So I'd like you to do a reading for me.
Tell me my future.
I... I don't have my tarot cards with me.
I'll do it later.
I...
I can't believe what a jerk I am!
I was so relieved when I heard Millerna was getting married,
but then I went and said ''Don't give up, '' even though I didn't mean it.
And to top it all off, I ran away...
I'm a jerk...
Hitomi?
What's wrong?
Van?
Destiny levels rising smoothly.
Shifting Terma. Integrating Norte.
500 to chaos threshold.
No!
If we don't act, the dragon and the girl from the Mystic Moon will come closer!
Not to worry.
The dragon still lacks the courage to cross the line.
The line, you say?
Yes, Majesty.
You make yourself sick?
I'm such a jerk...
I play nice, but I butt into everybody's business...
I'm such an idiot.
This is sour!
What are these?
Piscus.
You feel better now, don't you?
If you go around with that nervous look on your face,
something bad is gonna happen to you.
It's not like you to be depressed.
He... He's trying to make me feel better.
Hitomi...
I want you to stay with me from now on.
Density levels climbing smoothly.
Fate prediction at critical.
Chaos isn't halting!
I can't see... I can't see it.
I can't see this crucial moment...
Hitomi, I want you to stay with me from now on.
Van...? What did you just say?
I want you to stay with me.
I want you!
Your...
What the...?
Your power!
Levels now falling!
Let's go destroy Zaibach together!
To defeat them, I need your power. The power of Atlantis.
Escaflowne might be able to do even more incredible things!
I need your help! Please!
Jerk.
Check completed. All systems green.
Fate density levels stabilizing.
That was close.
Folken!
What is the operation's status?
Majesty, all preparations are complete.
Father...
This is certainly unusual.
You've never prayed in your life, and yet here you are in a place like this.
Let go of Millerna. Please.
She's finally found happiness.
I'm relieved to hear you say that.
If you say so, it must be true.
Dryden's a good man.
If this marriage were only a way to take the throne...
...I'd have killed him.
Allen...
My mother loved this kind of flower.
As I recall, these flowers mean, ''one who cannot be forgotten''.
Thank you, Princess Eries.
The Fate Alteration Engine's power is not yet perfected.
But I believe it will be able to influence...
...an easily swayed human heart.
A human heart?
Yes, Majesty.
We will insert this gravity of ''love'' into the girl from the Mystic Moon,
redirecting the vector of her heart towards someone other than the dragon.
Fortunately, I've obtained samples from them.
Am I correct in assuming that with these and the Fate Alteration Engine,
it will be enough?
Yes.
To do this, I will need one of you to be my partner.
Yes, Lord Folken. We understand.
Naria, let's do this fair and square, okay?
Suits me fine.
Let's see whose luck is stronger.
A shower...
Doesn't look like it'll let up anytime soon...
T-minus-30 to activation of Fate Accelerator!
Are you ready, Eriya?
We will be Allen Schezar and Hitomi Kanzaki.
Yes, Lord Folken.
Allen, I mean.
Very well.
T-minus-10 to activation!
The stage is set. The cast assembled.
Now is the time to change the vector of her heart.
Alter fate.
Altering fate!
Hitomi...
Allen...
It's turning! Turning!
The wheel of fortune is turning!
And now it all begins...
Focus your feelings.
Allen...
Allen!
Elemental fate particles, accelerating!
Where the heck am I?
Oh, no... I can't see a thing...
I have to get back soon.
Back where? Back to whom?
Do I have someplace to go back to?
Where are you going, Lord Van?
To go find Hitomi!
Just let her go!
You'll catch cold!
What am I doing?
When did I get used to life here?
When did I start to like the people here...?
What am I doing here?
Amano...
Allen...!
Target value reached!
Come, show me!
Show me this power of fate that draws one to another!
Hitomi...
Why is it?
Why is it that when I'm with you, my heart is at peace?
He's warm...
He smells like Amano...
Elemental particle density, decreasing!
Free your mind of worldly thoughts, Eriya.
Think of me with all your heart.
Lord Folken, I...
I know it hurts, but think of me.
Lord Folken...
Why?
I'm sorry.
It's just that I...
It's just that I know how Millerna feels about you!
All I see is you.
Only you, Hitomi.
W-What...?
Fate Accelerator's elementary particles have reached critical.
Now uniting elements!
Hitomi...
Allen...
Magnificent!
It's begun! A new destiny has begun!
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 can't break free of this moment that's making my heart flutter...
Don't stop baby!
Your mystic eyes are setting me on fire,
your innocent smile breaking'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!