I made it.
I made it in time...
There's only one thing left to do.
Johann...
I'm carrying out your wish.
No matter how...
No matter how hard it is for me to do.
But I won't leave.
Not until this miracle is completed.
It's the only thing I can do...
to resist someone so dear.
This is me
My hair flutters around my cheeks, red from the cold
I'm me
When I found a tiny bit of determination, all this began
If even hope and despair hold the potential
for a future where darkness holds no sway
then the pain I can never forget is our promise from days past
At night I hold on to my hopes and prayers, unreasonable as they are,
and once I awaken
I take the chains I call my reasons and simply take flight into the endless sky
Yes, simply that
Preventing the revival of the God of Creation...
Capturing the Palace of Stars...
Defeating the leaders of the Bal Masqué...
We failed to accomplish any of this.
I can see it!
Hong Kong International Airport.
We'll meet Sophie and the others there...
What's with you guys?
Feels like we're at a funeral.
Don't you want to celebrate our return—
Stop being so inconsiderate, moron!
I'm saying it out of concern...
Everyone looks so damn depressed.
She must be tired.
Rest needed.
Yo!
Oh, I'm glad you made it here.
Now, then...
We got our asses kicked as the kids say.
Jeez, coming from our leader, that's not very motivational.
But it's true.
Got that right.
Morale couldn't be lower,
and we lost 80 percent of our troops in that battle.
Things are as bad as the look on the old man's face.
Yeah, his face aside,
it's safe to say our army is gone.
You seem pretty cheerful, given the circumstances.
Any plans for a counterattack?
None whatsoever.
But remember what we were told.
The words "to fight."
Yes.
It isn't over yet.
We still have one card left to play.
Those are my thoughts on the situation.
I see...
Not a bad goal.
Sounds harder than threading a needle.
This is our second crazy plan. Aren't we getting a bit overconfident?
But it's not impossible.
The Manipulator of Objects still has the scroll of secrets.
I can offer you two things.
The first is information.
The other is...
The God of Creation is too optimistic.
A new world won't put an end to the fighting.
Centerhill revealed the truth of the situation to us.
Damage to the world
isn't caused by the Crimson Denizens consuming power of existence.
It occurs because
they eat humans, which destabilizes the power of existence.
If what he says is true,
and all Denizens leave for the new world...
Even if that world overflows with power of existence...
If they act there as they have here...
...everything will happen again.
That world may be safe for hundreds, even thousands, of years.
But in the distant future,
the Crimson Realm, this world, and the new world
will face an inescapable catastrophe.
That's why I—
Wait.
You understand that we've just suffered a great defeat, yes?
Yeah.
That's why we're rushing to explain...
I'm not talking about your plan.
I'm talking about everyone's feelings.
As you said,
we could fight to protect the balance of the world.
That is our duty as Flame Hazes.
But I'm sure you know that it's simply an excuse.
That is why the words of the Snake of the Festival, Sakai Yuji,
sent the Flame Hazes running.
Many Flame Hazes live to execute personal oaths of vengeance.
Forcing them to fight for a world that isn't even ours is cruel.
Of course,
all of you are quite courageous.
But I think that before we decide what to do next,
we should consider how we feel inside,
rather than what you've told us.
Also, HQ still hasn't made a decision,
which means we'll be on our own in the next battle.
I can't guarantee we'll receive any support from Outlaw.
Sounds good to me!
We'll just have to be prepared, right?
You just said that our battles are ours alone, didn't you?
No.
As the commander said, this matter is not to be taken lightly.
You need to be absolutely certain that you want to fight.
But we're running out of time.
We have four hours until the charter flight
that François arranged departs.
Each of you, use the time to think things over.
Each of you, decide what you'll do.
It's your choice to return here or not.
To Battle, Once More
She's been thinking it over, all this time.
Abrupt announcement.
In other words,
she's been considering our next move ever since that disastrous defeat.
Foolishly, I thought she was just tired.
Same opinion.
Since she was a child, I've told her...
"Fight for our cause."
That is what a Flame Haze does.
That is what I've been telling her.
It was in memory of a friend who sacrificed herself to the cause.
And now that the cause is wavering,
she herself is...
It's not over yet.
What gives her that resolution?
Sakai Yuji.
Margery!
Hey, you made it, kid.
How is the Heaven's Road Palace?
François has it moored outside the city.
It'd be dangerous to have it near the airport.
That's good.
Shana told me what happened.
Margery, what are you going to do?
Go with her?
Do you really need to ask?
Well...
I lost all devotion to the cause and to seeking revenge long ago.
I didn't need to hear that ass speak.
Then...
As Balar would say
I'm already in this, and it's too late to back out.
After coming this far, all that's left is to finish the job.
Keisaku, what about you?
I decided a long time ago, too.
I'll go with you, Margery.
Arrogant boy.
I hope that girl's safe.
Yeah, I do, too.
So you guys are going to have someone to fight for now?
Yeah.
Looking at you, I assume we needn't ask what your decision is.
Thanks to a certain someone, my contractor is all fired up.
I wouldn't say fired up.
But I have some pride invested in the vow I took.
Indeed, I understand that.
It's just that...
my instincts tell me if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Especially considering the source.
So, what about you two?
Yeah.
If her plan is the one most likely to succeed,
then we should try it.
I understand that.
Indeed, but we lack the numbers for it.
Well, let's start by praying we don't lose any more.
Sale,
I think Shana's plan will be best for everyone.
We were told to decide for ourselves, right?
You don't need my agreement.
Jeez, you really are dense.
Don't you realize that she's worried
that your choice will be different than hers?
No... I've already decided.
Her plan seems fun.
I guess that's what you'd expect from the God of Atonement's contractor.
I've heard this "change the world" stuff before, so I'm interested.
I'm an exception. I'm not motivated by revenge.
I'm an artificially created Flame Haze.
And my creator is involved in this.
I'll stop him from going into a world saturated with power of existence.
That's more than reason enough to fight.
Hurry up!
You can get the Crypta up later.
Right now,
our goal is to get the Palace of Stars
back up and flying!
But without the Crypta, the Palace of Stars will be plainly visible.
Domino, I know that!
But our first priority is to move out before Outlaw has time to plan!
That was Bel Peol's order,
and it still stands!
So, you have another declaration for the Denizens?
Yes.
We shall perform the ceremony to create the paradise, Xanadu, in Japan.
That is all I'll say.
That's a rather vague declaration.
That's enough for now.
Yes, sir.
You'll perform the creation ceremony here?
It must be here.
I'd like your help in this,
Spiral Organ.
Will it involve
something more than the task I've already been hired for?
Yes.
That is...
It belonged to the Hunter, Friagne.
Yes. What of it?
Nothing.
I was merely thinking that fate is sometimes strange.
Thank you, Sophie Sawallisch.
For what?
I was only thinking about my own task.
I wasn't considering anyone else.
Caught up in her enthusiasm, I was careless.
I apologize.
Whether or not anyone agrees,
you're taking the lead down a new path.
I think that's much better than being frail.
They have them in Hong Kong, too!
My, my...
Your smile hasn't changed.
It tastes a little different than the Japanese kind.
But the outside's crispy, and the inside's fluffy.
Do you think our advice was really needed,
It's delicious!
Sophie Sawallisch?
Let me see.
If nothing else,
It gave me the courage to carry out what we're about to do, Takemikazuchi.
That's right. There's no need to worry.
You are who you are, and there's no need to hide it.
Right?
Yeah.
Yuji, I'm sure you also...
Now I can return to the Zurich headquarters with no worries, right?
To headquarters?
They have demanded her presence there
for an emergency meeting to discuss the defeat.
The meeting is just a pretext.
If you go, they'll simply pin all the blame on you.
It's possible that...
I will probably be relieved of command.
Sophie!
Part of my job as a commander is taking responsibility for your failures.
Come... It's almost time.
As I see it,
none of the Flame Hazes are sensible enough
to drop out now.
Yeah.
I'll be taking a special flight back tonight.
I took a long vacation, so for once, we'll have some time together.
But it's a shame...
Carmel and Shana haven't been back for a while.
I see... That's too bad.
Well, I'll be able to spend some time with you.
And with the newest member of the family.
I can take good care of my wife, since I don't usually get the chance.
Okay. I'm looking forward to it.
It seems everyone has decided.
Even if all their reasons are different...
Unwavering determination.
Though their hearts are heavy,
everyone will press on as best they can.
I've been living life to the best of my ability for a long time.
That's right, isn't it,
Mathilde Saint-Omer?
The child that I—
That we raised...
She'll follow the path she's decided on.
Let that be our reason to fight.
So they'll be making that paradise in Japan, huh?
I got a request for help from Bal Masqué yesterday.
Who knows how they found us?
Well, I'm sure they want all the pawns they can get to help.
I like using others as pawns, but not being used myself.
I know that.
But, are you sure you want to ignore this, boss?
I don't give a crap about gods or Xanadu.
Paradise isn't something you strain yourself over.
I'm satisfied with sunny weather and a cup of coffee with friendly neighbors.
We're cheap, relaxed, and simple.
We have no need for gods.
You have a letter.
Thank you, Louie.
Here you go.
Found you.
I wish I hadn't.
Everyone, fight with everything you have.
We'll be getting lectured in Zurich,
so do some damage for us, too.
You can count on me.
I'll just act natural and get inside the Heaven's Road Palace.
Give us the exact timing once the plan's schedule is decided.
Tell François I said hello.
It'll be a forced march from here on out.
First, we'll cross the Pacific and then return.
Hopefully with three more when we come back, though.
I've arranged a meeting.
The remaining Gods of the Earth await you in New York.
Yeah, with their help,
things will be much easier.
Indeed. But whether they'll agree to fight with us...
Difficult battle.
Worrying won't help.
We'll talk with them first.
That's right.
Especially in their case...
They're good people, but...
But the fact that Centerhill was the easiest to deal with isn't reassuring.
I'm not looking forward to it, but there's no choice, huh?
Yes... To New York.
I'll tell the remaining Gods of the Earth
Centerhill's parting words.
Restart successful!
Congratulations!
Master,
give the Palace of Stars her heading.
Northeast.
We head for Japan.
To Misaki City.
Yuji...
I'll find you and...
Is this the pain I feel when we are apart?
It strikes me like lightning
Now that I am on my journey
we have no chance to speak anymore
Still, I will remember the day when first we looked at each other
like it was yesterday
Even if we escape the world of sleep
our dreams will not leave us, and we will not leave them behind
Even the sadness in my voice, though full of strength,
will put seeds of happiness into the ground
I won't forget
that we spent time together, even if my body turns to dust
In the sky we used to fly in, full of lights
a waning moon is shining next to the stars
The story we had in mind for our lives
will go on forevermore
Shana and the others head to New York,
to ask the three Gods of the Earth for help.
Meanwhile, in Misaki City,
Yuji appears once more before Yoshida and Tanaka.
Next time, on Shakugan no Shana Final:
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