Look...
This is me, reborn.
Wh-What's going on here, Miyabi?
You look like...
Stand back, kids!
We'll neutralize her!
Yeah!
No, wait!
She's--
Blaze.
You're in my way.
Did you see that, Tor?
Look how strong I am now!
What did you do to Miyabi?
Just gave her a little gift.
Yes...
...heavens-piercing, God-slaying power!
Here I come, Tor.
We lived in a closed-up past
With an ever-distant future and time unmoving
Finding in our battle now what we were searching for
The power to believe in each other, beyond even destiny
We'll get stronger, you and me: a pair to the end
This light reflects a bond even deeper than our wounds
I want to protect you... and so my soul runs out to you now
Just hand it over to me (all of it)--even your pain
We're together (together) that's why (that's why) we can make it our strength
I'll be your shield, and yours alone
My back to yours, I believe in miracles (in meetings)
No one can intrude on that (can't stop it)
Looking down on our limits from far above: Absolute Soul
"#11 Killing Game"
Here I come, Tor.
Tor!
Sorry. And thanks.
Just as long as you're not hurt.
Now you're interfering, too, Julie?
Ja, if you mean to hurt Tor. Even if you are Miyabi.
Blaze!
The power to flatten Ethnarchs... That's not Level-2 Hotaka stuff!
There are ways to make it possible. That's all it is.
Don't tell me that's Rebels equipment!
Precisely! She is the culmination of Equipment Smith's research!
The fusion of Exceed and Unit!
What do you think, Miss Witch?
The power you tried to deny is really quite something, no?
Now feast your eyes on this!
My greatest masterpiece,
soon to win me this killing game!
A fusion of Exceed and Unit?
Yes, completed with her cooperation.
It was worth our stopping by that island after all.
Why, you...
Get away from her, you swine!
Whoops!
Miyabi! He bullied you into this, didn't he?
Don't worry--we'll protect you!
Protect me?
Tomoe! Get away!
Tachibana!
But why would you say you'll protect me?
Look how weak you are, Tomoe.
Miyabi...
A Blaze can harm flesh and blood...
...when it's wielded with deadly intent.
No...
Miyabi's probably been brainwashed.
Or something close to it, anyway.
It appears you've been keeping a close eye on this Academy's students
for quite some time now.
The tough body of an Exceed, a fragile, imbalanced spirit,
and the desire for strength...
That young woman was truly ideal.
Just a little inspiration, and she's gained incomparable strength,
becoming the perfect soldier
who'll fight to the death if ordered.
Have you had a change of heart about that alliance, Miss Witch?
Yes. I've come to a decision.
Oh?
First we get rid of your inside men.
An old man observing female students for underhanded purposes
will influence the way the school is run.
She's not wrong!
That man gave me power. I was so weak, and look how strong I am now.
Brainwashing--that's low!
I won't argue there.
But she herself did come looking for power.
Ridiculous! Miyabi didn't want this kind of power!
You're so funny, Tomoe, saying I didn't want this.
What do you even know about me, Tomoe?
Miyabi...
A girl pursuing power, all for the boy who spurned her...
Heroic, don't you think?
You've been under observation all this time.
Stop.
That was delightful--just like watching a scene from a teen movie.
Stop that! Blaze!
Miyabi?
Why will you look at anyone else but me?
Tell me, Tor!
Such power...
Look! Look at me!
Look!
Behold my power!
Miyabi!
Tor! Tor!
What are you standing around for, you blockhead?!
First we have to stop Miyabi!
Ja--if we use our Blazes, we can stop her without hurting her.
You guys...
Interrupting me again?
Why don't you understand? Tor is all I need!
Julie!
Nej! Everything's fine!
Did you see that, Tor?
Look how strong I am now!
Miyabi...
Remember what you said back then, Tor? That you were weak?
So I just...
I got strong for you.
To destroy anything that would hurt you, disturb you:
to protect you.
And if I did,
you'd be with me forever.
No, Miyabi--that's not right!
Tor, Tor, Tor, Tor!
Miyabi...
I...
I had no idea...
Such fantastic strength against Exceeds--and even an Exception!
But that's enough playtime for now.
Where do you think you're going, K?!
I know we're in the middle of a game and all...
...but I must greet the Blaze Diabolica on behalf of the corps.
You wouldn't hurt Sakuya?!
With those brains and resourcefulness,
the Witch will make for an excellent subject.
Now if you'll excuse me. Enjoy your game, all.
Like hell!
Tor!
No, Tor--watch how strong I am...
...more...
...and more...
...and more and more...
Stay and watch me!
Huh?
Tachibana!
Can... can you leave Miyabi to me?
But that's crazy, Tomoe!
I know it is! But if I don't face her now, what kind of Duo am I?
Please... leave us!
Let me go, Tomoe!
Come on, Tor.
Julie?! But--
I want to trust in Tomoe...
...and in a Duo's bonds.
All right.
No objection here.
She's all yours, Tomoe.
He's gone... Everyone keeps getting in my way.
I won't let you get away with this, Tomoe!
Miyabi... I'll be the one to stop you!
Rebels?
Lilith! Tora!
Go! We'll hold them off here!
It pains me to say this, but... I'll ask you again:
Go help Sakuya!
Got it!
Ja!
You settled for the short end of the stick here, eh?
It's the wife's job to support her husband.
It does sting a bit, though.
You're more awkward than I thought, Lilith Bristol.
As are you, Aoi Torasaki.
Okay, shall we do this as an ad-hoc Duo?
Yeah: So bound, we two shall remain together... and so on and so forth!
C'mon!
Go big or go home!
K?!
What took you so long?
You're not after the headmistress?
I knew you'd come after me if I said that.
I want only one thing:
revenge for our last encounter.
More than anything,
I want to see the look on your face, Tor Kokonoe,
when the person you must protect is stolen away right before your eyes!
We won't let your wishes come true.
We're not about to let that happen--ever!
Ugh! How long are you going to keep getting in my way?
Forever!
For as long as you have that borrowed power, Miyabi!
What's wrong with it? Our Lukifers are borrowed, too.
No! If we don't better ourselves, our Lukifers won't work!
What we gain from hard work and overcoming difficulty--
That's real strength!
You must have realized that--isn't that why you've been working so hard?
Duo, my foot...
Miyabi?
Duo, my foot!
I didn't do all that hard work for such lofty reasons!
I just wanted Tor...
I wanted the person I liked to notice me! That's all!
A girl pursuing power, all for the boy who spurned her...
I see...
I really don't...
...know anything...
Aren't you being rather cruel?
Leaving one friend behind to deal with the Fusion--
that's not what sane people do.
Don't even try psyching us out.
We believe in the bonds between Duos-- between Tomoe and Miyabi.
I've got to catch up to Tor...
Not so fast...
Don't you ever give up?
You're right. I was totally clueless.
But still, Miyabi...
That power of yours--it's wrong!
And Kokonoe would say the same thing.
He's honest like that.
What a horrible thing to say... after I've gotten stronger for him!
Tor would never say anything of the sort!
Then tell me this:
Did you... did you tell him?
Tell Kokonoe how you feel?
I did... but he turned me down. Because I'm weak.
I see...
Then, Miyabi, you don't need that kind of power after all.
There you go again!
But only because...
...you're strong enough already!
I'm not very womanly, and I sure can't take a hint.
Honestly, I've never been in love.
But even I know how hard it is to confess your feelings for someone!
Miyabi...
...you're much, much stronger and braver than someone like me.
Stronger than you...?
I'm ashamed to have thought I was supporting you all this time.
And that's why I can't bear to see you drowning in that false power!
Because you can grow stronger without all that!
I just meant to look at you, not knowing a thing
Shut up! Shut up, shut up!
Without this power, I can't face Tor!
And with it, I can be with him forever!
Wanting only to give shape to my feelings
Don't give up! Keep trying with the strength you have!
That won't work--I know it won't!
I can't stand the thought of being turned down again.
We pass each other: I first notice the size of it all
I'm sick of all that pain and sorrow...
You have me!
When you're in pain, I'll hold you up!
And feel it so deeply it hurts
When you're sad, I'll walk beside you!
Let's get stronger together, you and me--
Together we can overcome, even if lost in countless nights
as a real Duo this time!
Tomoe...
Someday we'll be strong for real
Answer me!
Miyabi!
Shut up! I'll destroy anything that gets in my way!
First let me apologize, Miyabi. I'm just not that clever.
Alone, our hearts are immature; together, they are one
This is the only way I can think of to make you open your eyes.
Now...
Trusting in the ties that bind us, we walk on
...grit your teeth!
Miyabi...
Tomoe...
Are you okay, Miyabi?
That... really hurt.
Yeah... it hurt me, too.
I'm sorry, Tomoe.
No sweat. That's what a Duo is for.
Yeah... you're right.
Thanks... Tomoe.
The device has stopped working?!
What? Inconceivable!
Told you, K!
We said Tomoe would rescue Miyabi.
Don't jump for joy just yet!
Julie!
There it is! Tor Kokonoe!
The look on your face when your friend is hurt!
But we're just getting started!
Now, show me more! More!
Julie... are you... all right?
Ja--it's just a scrape.
Tor! What's all that blood?!
It's no big deal.
How magnificent!
Your resolve to protect your friend was the real deal!
I did want to get a teary sound bite from you
after you failed to keep her safe, but...
Just how low will you go?
You make me sick.
Risking your life to protect a special someone? God forbid!
Run... please, get out of here! Don't worry about me--save yourself!
Of course I'll worry about you!
Tor!
I... I...
I'll kill you!
I will kill you!
I want to protect you, Julie. To be your strength.
Stop, Julie!
This world isn't so kind as to let you have your way...
I'll protect you--from whatever malice comes your way!
That's my resolve!
And what power will that give you?
The embodiment of soul-power: my Blaze!
K! Watch this!
Fire!
No! Wh-Why...
Why are you still alive, Tor Kokonoe?!
To protect someone important to me... that's why!
Kill him! Kill hiiim!
We made it in time for the last dance.
Hurry up and get it over with!
Hang on, okay? I'm going to finish this.
Ja.
I'll be waiting.
K! It all ends with this one blow!
Tor Kokonoe!
Head off the fang! Aegis Desire!
No!
It can't be!
It can't beee!
Pierce... and crush!
I...
We...
We won!
Impossible!
My Unit!
It seems like this evening's soirée has come to an end.
What a ridiculous farce.
Well, I found it rather entertaining.
Until the next banquet, then.
Au revoir, everyone.
Well? What do you think of this soul-sparkle that you'd deemed impure?
If you cannot understand, it must be beyond you.
A little girl!
Me, Equipment Smith, beaten by a doll like you!
Tor Kokonoe... will you live up to my expectations?
I... I lost?
To that pushover?
You worthless stray! Letting that brat of a girl make a fool out of me!
This is all your fault, you imbecile!
Did you forget the kindness I showed you?
Scum like you doesn't even deserve to live!
What's so funny?
You leave me no choice...
Go forth and destroy it all: the girl, the school--everything!
Y-You bastard...
So the only person you can trust is yourself.
H-Help...
No one's here to protect you.
And a stingy old man is quite a nuisance.
But...
...as long as I have this...
...the ultimate armor, Destruction...
I know I can come after you, Tor Kokonoe!
Why does my soul-power take the form of a shield?
I finally know the answer--
and it's all thanks to you, Julie!
"Absolute Duo"
The finale: "Absolute Duo."
Head off the fang! Aegis Desire!